Linette

Hello everyone, my name is Linette. I am 34 years young, a full-time student (political science) and a wife to Michael (15 years). My husband is in the military (for almost 18 yeas now). We are currently stationed in Texas. We have a nine year old son, Nahtaniel, and a 5 (going on 21) year old daughter, Hannah.

A good friend of mine told me about this forum and I have been reading all night. I cannot stop reading all of your inspirational stories and looking at the before and after photos. You are all amazing!

I am going tomorrow morning to consult with a bariatric surgeon here in town. I am 5'5" and weigh 248, that puts my BMI at 41.1! So unhealthy. I want to be able to play with my children again without losing my breath and I want to feel healthy again, not to mention look good again! I get so frustrated. I swept my floors today and got winded! GRRR! Because I have another surgery pending we are hoping we can maybe get the GBS pushed a long quicker to avoid more anesthesia.

Anyhow! I look forward to posting with all of you and following along with everyone's progress.

Andie

Hey I know you!! Your friend must be amazing!!! Welcome to the gang!! I hope all goes well at your appointment tomorrow! Keep us posted!

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Andrea.....mommy to twins
Surgery date 04/09/07
San Antonio, TX
University Health Systems
420/388/213/190
Highest/day of surgery/current/goal
207 lbs gone forever!!!
Starting BMI 62 Current BMI 31.5
Went from a 5X/6X -34/36 to a 0X-14/16
Open RNY

Linette

LOL! She is absolutely AMAZING!

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Linette
First consult on 4/4/07
Referred to insurance company 4/4/07
Insurance denied claim on 4/19/07
Sleep Study on 4/19/07
Psych evaluation 4/27/07
Appeal letter received by Ins Co 5/3/07 waiting...
Sleep Study Follow up 5/11/07 -- No sleep apnea but I snore off and on....

Miss Kitty

Welcome! Yes, this is a wonderful site and I'm glad you found us!

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~~Miss Kitty >^,^<
Lap RNY 1/16/07
Surgery/Current/Goal
265/176/130
TT Gym Rat Club Member #2
I found Onederland!!

VanessaSFL

Welcome Linette!!!

V

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Van


Lap RNY March,21 2005
280/130

VPA BEAR

Kevin

Welcome Linette. Are you stationed at Dyess AFB? My dad was stationed there for two years before he retired. Sometimes I miss that place. Is Mississippi street still around?? I remember they named all their streets after states and we lived on Mississippi. I know they went through a lot of construction.

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294- Pre-Op
170- Goal
130- Current


Lap RNY October 17th, 2006!
Emerson Hospital - Concord, MA



De profundis clamo ad te domine

mauldinmama

Linette,
Wow that friend who suggested this sight is amazing....she knows what she is talking about....
This is a wonderful place and I am so glad I found it....The people on here are so special....
Good luck in your journey and keep us posted.

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Leesa

wls date April 17th 07

nothing taste better than thinner is going to feel. Here's to living longer, stronger and reaching those personal goals all of them!

highest/morning of/ afternoon of/ current/goal
203 /186.6 / 198.8 / 150.4 /????
heart healthy and diabetes free!!!!!!!!!!!

Bypassingme619

Welcome aboard Linette. There is plenty of information here. If there is something you are curious about never hesitate to ask. Keep us posted on how everything goes.

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Your Girl,
Denise

Dr. Mueller
7/14/05 Lap
411 /310/180 (I don't want to be skinny)


My Story

My Space

Never put a question mark where the Lord has already put a period.

JenBear7

Welcome to the board Linette.. it truly is an awe-inspiring place! Best of luck tomorrow.. and in all of your journeys! Thanks for sharing them with us!

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Jen
367/325/227/180
Start/Day of Surgery/Current/Goal

July 9, 2007.. my re-birthday!
Century Club: November 17, 2007

140 Pounds Lost... I'm not Going to Miss them or even TRY to find them.. they can stay lost!! (And if you see them... RUN.. you dont want them either!)

"Life is 10% what happens to you, and 90% how you respond to it" ~~ Lou Holtz

chilmoe

welcome and good luck on your journey, looking forward in reading about your progress

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Carrie
Open RNY - Sept. 11, 2006
5'3" Start 239 / Current 110

One-der-land Club October 1, 2006
Over-weight Club December 13, 2006
Doctor's goal: 140lbs March 23, 2007
Open Gallbladder Surgery: August 13, 2007
TT Gym rat club member #4
Current: 16% BF