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10-08-2007, 03:16 PM
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| Newbie  Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northern California
Posts: 6
Weight Statistics Height: 337 lb Start Weight:
328 lb Current Weight:
200 lb Goal Weight:
9 lb Weight Loss:
128 lb Lb Left to Lose:
2.6706231454 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 49 BMI Start:
|  Hi All. New guy on the block I just want to introduce myself. I had my first appointment with my PCP today to start the ball rolling on WLS. I don't think there will be any problem qualifying with my health insurance. Just the proccess. I have to see a Psychiatrist (already do) a nutritionist (October 25) and then what I don't know. So about me. I'm a 55 yo man 333 today, been on every diet and lost and gained, like everyone here I'm sure. Tired of being fat and tired. Not fitting into my clothes unless I keep buying larger and larger. Right now I'm up to 3x or 4x shirts and a 51 waist. I have sleep apnea, high blood pressure, arthritis in my knees, 2 back surgeries, asthma. Yikes. Hoping to hear lots of good stuff on here to help me make the right decision. My first question for everyone is "Did the surgery change you psychologically in a negative way at all?" My partner is worried about this, having met people at work who have changed a lot as people. I don't know if that makes any sense to anyone. Thanks for listening,  Bear
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10-08-2007, 03:37 PM
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| Cub Reporter Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Niceville Florida
Posts: 70
Weight Statistics Sept 17 2007 Start Date:
Sept 17 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 3" Height: 238 lb Start Weight:
180 lb Current Weight:
137 lb Goal Weight:
58 lb Weight Loss:
43 lb Lb Left to Lose:
24.3697478992 % % Lost:
Sept 17 2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 42.1552028219 BMI Start:
31.8820861678 BMI Current:
24.2658100277 BMI Goal:
 | I had a rough emotional week after the surgery. Granted i am only 3 weeks out, but when i came home i was very upset when everyone around me was eating. Now I feel great and eat whatevery one else is eating. Good Luck!
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10-08-2007, 03:37 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Texas
Posts: 3,524
Blog Entries: 1 Weight Statistics I've lost/gained my whole life!!! Start Date:
Aug 1, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 8" Height: 280 lb Start Weight:
142 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
138 lb Weight Loss:
-8 lb Lb Left to Lose:
49.2857142857 % % Lost:
Summer 2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 42.5692041522 BMI Start:
21.5886678201 BMI Current:
22.8049307958 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass   | My husband said the surgery changed me for the better...said I seem less frustrated...less stressed...of course, I'm only 51 pounds down, but I already have SO much more energy! Welcome aboard...I think you are making the perfect step in finding this support group....we're glad you're here! |
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10-08-2007, 04:08 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Jacksonville, Florida
Posts: 4,432
Weight Statistics July 21, 2007 Start Date:
August 6, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 2" Height: 287 lb Start Weight:
164 lb Current Weight:
140 lb Goal Weight:
123 lb Weight Loss:
24 lb Lb Left to Lose:
42.8571428571 % % Lost:
January 1, 2009 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 52.4872528616 BMI Start:
29.9927159209 BMI Current:
25.6035379813 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | Hi Bear, welcome to the boards...glad that you found us. This is a tough road to travel. I asked my husband if he thought that the surgery had changed me any and he said yes...I laugh and smile more than I did before the surgery. I suppose that it really depends on the person that the change is happening to. I welcome the change since it is prolonging my life with my family. Good Luck to you. |
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10-08-2007, 05:40 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: May 2007 Location: Upstate NY
Posts: 2,289
Weight Statistics April 11th 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 4" Height: 267 lb Start Weight:
149 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
118 lb Weight Loss:
-1 lb Lb Left to Lose:
44.1947565543 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 45.8254394531 BMI Start:
25.5729980469 BMI Current:
25.7446289062 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | Welcome Bear. Great to have another man on here. I would have to say yes this changed me as a person. People at work notice and so does my family. And I would defintely have to say alot of this is a mind game. At least to me it is. Alot of it is all upstiars. I dont think they concentrate on that enough but that is my personal opinion. Every day its a different thing. But dont get me wrong Im so glad I did this and I feel so much better and thrilled with my newself. Good luck with your process.
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10-08-2007, 05:49 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mount Vernon, NY
Posts: 7,520
Weight Statistics 4/1/07 Start Date:
4/19/07 Surgery Date:
5' 9" Height: 258 lb Start Weight:
165 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
93 lb Weight Loss:
36.0465116279 % % Lost:
04/19/2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 38.0957781979 BMI Start:
24.36357908 BMI Current:
24.36357908 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass  | hello welcome. glad you found us. there are many ups and downs with this, expecially for us women. im not too sure how it affects guys because there are only a handful that post lol! all i can say is, its different for all of us. i suppose we all end up happier and healther in the end (there are a few exceptions of course as with any procedure) good luck on your journey. read everything you can. prepare. and make an informed decision. there is SO MUCH info on here. we look forward to getting to know you thru your posts
__________________ Anything worth having is worth working for Kenya R.  Lap RNY 4/19/07     |
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10-08-2007, 05:53 PM
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| WLS Master Guru  Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tega Cay, SC
Posts: 854
Weight Statistics August 2, 2007 Start Date:
August 14, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 7" Height: 283 lb Start Weight:
169 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
114 lb Weight Loss:
19 lb Lb Left to Lose:
40.2826855124 % % Lost:
Christmas, 2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 44.3192247717 BMI Start:
26.4662508354 BMI Current:
23.4907551793 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | Welcome Bear!! Congrats on deciding to go for it! You won't be disssappointed. As for personality changes -- most people I've seen here on the boards have had nothing but positive changes -- for the better. Some have had a hard time but that's what having a psychologist is all about and certainly joining a WLS group. Support is the key. If your partner is supportive and goes with the ups and downs in the early months -- I think you'll both be happy with the ultimate results! Good luck! |
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10-08-2007, 07:46 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Floyd County Virginia
Posts: 3,609
Blog Entries: 1 Weight Statistics September 19th 2007 Start Date:
September 19th 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 10" Height: 363 lb Start Weight:
211 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
152 lb Weight Loss:
46 lb Lb Left to Lose:
41.8732782369 % % Lost:
12/31/09 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 52.0793877551 BMI Start:
30.2720408163 BMI Current:
23.6724489796 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | Hi Polar Bear. Im Vickie. What is it your partner is worried about changing? You personally or mabye the relationship you have? There is somthing I have noticed on here from the months I have been posting is that.... I find some settled in a relationship because they felt that is all they could do. It sad but very common in the overweight world. You will pick up some self worth with this surgery for sure. I personally I think never settled for a realtionship because that was the best I could do. I thank my Dad for that. I think there will be suttle changes but for the better. Just things you wish you could have done that you may attempt now. Your partner will do great if they ask you to go to group meetings. Make sure they tag along to learn all there is to know and what does change afterwards. The best of luck to you sweetie. |
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10-08-2007, 08:54 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: WADING RIVER (Long Island), NY
Posts: 4,860
Weight Statistics 7/16/07 Start Date:
7/16/07 Surgery Date:
4' 11" Height: 230 lb Start Weight:
139 lb Current Weight:
115 lb Goal Weight:
91 lb Weight Loss:
24 lb Lb Left to Lose:
39.5652173913 % % Lost:
12/31/08 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 46.4492961793 BMI Start:
28.0715311692 BMI Current:
23.2246480896 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | Welcome Bear. I Really Think My Life Is Changing For The Better As I Go Along This Journey. Good Luck To You
__________________ 3/2008 PREG. START WT 144LBS. GOAL WILL HAVE TO WAIT TILL AFTER BABY  230 lbs 7/2007 & 142 lbs 4/2008     |
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10-08-2007, 10:25 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: May 2007 Location: minnesota
Posts: 4,224
Weight Statistics july 21, 2007 Start Date:
august 17, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 6" Height: 339 lb Start Weight:
179 lb Current Weight:
160 lb Goal Weight:
160 lb Weight Loss:
19 lb Lb Left to Lose:
47.197640118 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 54.7100550964 BMI Start:
28.8882001837 BMI Current:
25.8218549128 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | welcome bear, i think i have changed for the better..i smile and laugh more and am less stressed, you will still be the same person with the same values, just happier about them...good luck with your journey
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