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07-31-2007, 03:04 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2007 |
Location: Minneapolis |
Surgeon: Dr. Jones at Methodist Hospital |
Age: 43 |
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Hello from Minnesnowta
Hi everyone, I've spent a few hours reading some of the topics in this forum and I like what I've read, so I thought I'd sign up and introduce myself.
I've been overweight all my life but I didn't really know that I was obese until I saw a lapband commercial on TV and signed up for a seminar at the local hospital for a bariatric seminar. I'm 5'7" and 280 lbs. BMI 43. I'm on blood pressure and cholesterol meds and I have sleep apnea. Woo hoo! Time to get'er done.
Anyway, I did my psychological computer test last week and my insurance covers it, so I'm on my way through the process. I don't see to many males posting on here, so I thought I'd put my 2 cents in. Any advice is certainly appreciated.
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Bardley from Minnesnowta
Dr. Jones, Methodist Hospital, Minneapolis, 11/2/2007 was the big day! RNY. I have been reborn.
Heaviest/SurgeryDay/Now/Goal
Heaviest 292/Pre-Surgery272/Now199/Goal170
BMI
44/39.5/?
Last edited by Bardley; 07-31-2007 at 05:31 PM.
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07-31-2007, 03:16 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2005 |
Location: FLA |
Surgeon: Dr.Mark Liberman |
Age: 37 |
Posts: 3,328 |
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No "Y" Chromosomes here but welcome to the forum.
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Lap RNY March,21 2005
280/130
VPA BEAR
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07-31-2007, 04:12 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2007 |
Location: Minneapolis |
Surgeon: Dr. Jones at Methodist Hospital |
Age: 43 |
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Thank you! I'm looking forward to this whole experience.
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Bardley from Minnesnowta
Dr. Jones, Methodist Hospital, Minneapolis, 11/2/2007 was the big day! RNY. I have been reborn.
Heaviest/SurgeryDay/Now/Goal
Heaviest 292/Pre-Surgery272/Now199/Goal170
BMI
44/39.5/?
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07-31-2007, 04:26 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2007 |
Location: Michigan |
Surgeon: Dr. Keith N. Mashall, D.O., FACOS |
Age: 36 |
Posts: 404 |
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Welcome
Hi Bradley,
Welcome to the forum. How is the weather in the Twin Cities. I grow up in North Minneapolis.
Regards,
Cat_Lover
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07-31-2007, 04:34 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2006 |
Location: Sandy Eggo, CA |
Surgeon: The Great Dr. Callery |
Posts: 915 |
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Welcome to the TT forum
Welcome Bradley!
Kick back, read, read, read.
Ask any questions you need to ask and we will do our best to help you out!
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07-31-2007, 05:13 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2007 |
Location: Minneapolis |
Surgeon: Dr. Jones at Methodist Hospital |
Age: 43 |
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It's 90 and sticky hot today, kinda gross. I like it around 60!
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Bardley from Minnesnowta
Dr. Jones, Methodist Hospital, Minneapolis, 11/2/2007 was the big day! RNY. I have been reborn.
Heaviest/SurgeryDay/Now/Goal
Heaviest 292/Pre-Surgery272/Now199/Goal170
BMI
44/39.5/?
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07-31-2007, 05:20 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2007 |
Location: Upstate NY |
Surgeon: Taewan Kim, Syracuse NY |
Age: 37 |
Posts: 3,048 |
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welcome to the board. Sounds like you are on the right track.. and there are a few males on here that are active posters... so you'll be in good company.
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367/325/227/180
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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
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07-31-2007, 05:32 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2007 |
Location: Atlanta, Michigan |
Surgeon: Dr. M. Johnson (Revision), Dr. Baker Sclerotherapy |
Age: 44 |
Posts: 840 |
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Welcome!
You seem to have a great sense of humor. You also seem to have a good attitude towards WLS. I'm sure you'll do great! Keep us posted on your upcoming surgery.
Sharon
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Revision 4/25/2007
Sclerotherapy 8/15/2008
268/125.0/105-110
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07-31-2007, 05:37 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2007 |
Location: Minneapolis |
Surgeon: Dr. Jones at Methodist Hospital |
Age: 43 |
Posts: 29 |
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You're right, I'm happy go lucky, easy going but that doesn't hide my nervousness (just a little) for the WLS. I just hope I can cope afterwards with all the nutritional rules and guidelines. All I hear is, "if I can do it, you can too". So, that's the attitude I have to take.
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Bardley from Minnesnowta
Dr. Jones, Methodist Hospital, Minneapolis, 11/2/2007 was the big day! RNY. I have been reborn.
Heaviest/SurgeryDay/Now/Goal
Heaviest 292/Pre-Surgery272/Now199/Goal170
BMI
44/39.5/?
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07-31-2007, 05:43 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2006 |
Location: Tucson, AZ |
Surgeon: Dr. Patrick Chiasson |
Age: 43 |
Posts: 947 |
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Welcome!
Welcome, Bardley! This is a great forum and you will be glad you joined. I look forward to hearing about your experiences on your journey!
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6'4"
540/470/275/215
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VSG with Dr. Chiasson 2/13/08
TT Gym Rat Club member #30
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