kellyinvirginia

Hello. This is my first time posting in a forum like this so I hope I get the hang of it! I am scheduled to have my surgery June 25th. I don't have a very strong support system and thought this would be a great place to meet people who have been where I am at! I am really excited (and scared). I have been reading posts off and on all day! I have noticed there is so much I do not know, even about pre-op! I go this Friday to talk to someone who will schedule my appts with the nutritionalist, psyc eval, and such. They are also doing my chest x-ray, ekg, blood work, etc.... I had decided to postpone my surgery at a few weeks ago a month or so and found out if I did that I would have to wait over 6 months! I am completely sure about this but a little apprehensive about the fact that there is so much I dont know. I have "educated myself" on the surgery, or so I thought. Anyway, I hope to make new friends and learn a lot. Thanks for allowing me on board!
Kelly

CeeCee

Lots of good info here! Good luck!

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Cynthia
I live in my own little world, but it's okay because they know me here.

Height 5'2"
Highest: 335
Surgery:328.6
Current: 223.8 as of 7/1/08
Goal: Who cares? I feel great!
Surgery Date: 2/12/07
Open Roux-en-Y at The Miriam Hospital, RI
TT Gym Rat #11
PhoenixBear

MiladyB

Welcome to the forum, Kelly!

Yes, everything can seem overwhelming. WLS is such a huge decision but you've made a good decision in coming here. You will learn a lot. There are people here who have had all kinds of experiences so ASK QUESTIONS! That's one of the best things you can do for yourself.

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Beth

Little Victories; Grand Rapids, MI
Bariatric Support Group


CherishedTeddyBear-(TT Bear Lover)

The Poetry of Milady
New Beginnings: My Journey to LIFE

359(BMI: 57.9)/143(BMI:23.1)
Highest/Current

Diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, high cholesterol,
peripheral vein disease, joint pain and 216 lbs GONE!!


Century Club: July 3, 2006
ONE-derland: Dec. 22, 2006
Double Century: May 29, 2007
Goal: June 15, 2008

Lap RNY: 1/30/06-Dr Randal Baker
TT/BL: 09/21/07-Dr Ronald Ford
PS Revisions: 04/29/08-Dr Ronald Ford
Gallbadder removal: 06/09/08-Dr Randal Baker

TX DEB

Welcome to the forum family Kelly. You will learn a lot here everyone is warm and very educated, not to mention supportive.

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Deb
LAP RNY, Esophageal Hernia Repair 4/12/07

236/142/???

96 pounds gone forever

Andie

Welcome to the gang!!! You will find tons of support here!

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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

J & D

Welcome Kelly:
We are excited for you and if you read Beth's personal storie, Lisaboston, and Carrie you get a wealth of info. We were really touched by each story and used them in our decision.
Jim and Dorene

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Dorene Preop 235 Current 140
Jim Preop 307 Current 180


Approved for Surgery April 27 2007
Surgery Date May 29 2007

VanessaSFL

Welcome Kelly!

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Van


Lap RNY March,21 2005
280/130

VPA BEAR

bubbasmama

climb aboard Kelly and get ready for one hell of a ride.I have been out 16 months and I read this board twice a day.Awesome people and great information.Barb

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Barb
RNY 01/20/06
263 179 190
Highest was now
TT Gym rat club member #35

Live simply.
Love generously.
Care deeply.
Speak kindly.
Leave the rest to God

kellyinvirginia

Thank you to everyone for the warm welcome! I feel like I know some of you already as I have read so much here the last few days. I am going to take the advice and read as many of your personal stories as I can find. That should better prepare me for the road ahead. When I see the weight loss you all have accomplished it gives me so much hope and gets me so excited. Hard to believe that I have this whole new life to look forward to!(life without all the extra weight holding me back that is!) Look forward to getting to know you all!!
Kelly

LyndasRoom

Hi Kelly, welcome! Keep reading here. The accurate accounts from each person will prepare you for what you're about to undergo. For most people it all goes pretty smoothly, but let the folks with complications prepare you that there may be bumps in the road. With this process, knowledge is power! Keep reading, and jump on in, the water's fine!

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Lynda
July 11,2006
Dr. Callery
309/198/150
Century 6/1/2007
Onederland 8/26/2007