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03-21-2008, 02:59 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2008 |
Location: Lancashire,England |
Age: 37 |
Posts: 3 |
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Hi new here
Hi everyone what a great site !!!
My husband found it for me as I'm a bit up and down whether to have a bypass.
He wanted to help me even though he doesnt really want me to have it, incase something happens to me, Ive been to see consultant on thursday and I should get my date for surgery soon. (couple of weeks) 
Reading some of the stories and replies has really helped to get me back on track and I just hope I can do aswell.  Your all brilliant people !!
Hope Ive done this right never done it before !
starting weight 256lbs
Here in sunny England....makes a change! |
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03-21-2008, 04:52 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2008 |
Age: 39 |
Posts: 33 |
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Hi sam and welcome
Im also new and ive been down the same path as you.
The way i look at it is life life as it is.
Upto now ive been stuck inside my house , not socialble grumpy and most of all stress and depressed. the list could go on.
Yes i could continue with diets etc and battling day in day out. wieght yoyoing up and down. but what good does that do for me.
Then i think what would my life be after the bypass.
Losing wieght, regaining my socal life , going to the park with my children, having fun, feeling free and happy. plus much much more
It may not be easy getting to where i want to be , but god its going to be worth it.
When the time gets closer to the point of the operation if your like me you will start to feel a glow inside, This is why im here i feel like i want to reach out again. its been a long time since i felt like this.
If i can answer anything for you or anyone i will be more then glad to.
Best wishes
Mark
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03-21-2008, 05:38 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2007 |
Location: Carrara, Italy |
Surgeon: Dr. Anselmino, University of Pisa Hospital Santa Chiara |
Age: 45 |
Posts: 525 |
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Warm and Welcoming
Nice sentiments shared with you by Mark and welcome also to him. This process is a big decision and one that will definitely change your life for the better. It wont happen over night, however it seems at times that things do move along very quickly.
These proceedures give us all a little something different, however in the majority it is way better than we could have possibly imaganined.
All the best for your future decisions.
pebitpeb
Paul
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Laproscopic Gastric Bypass May 18, 2007, 205kg/(451 lbs)/post op abdominoplasty(12-14-07 & 01-14-08) post-op hip surgery(2-27-08)currently 4-25-08 85kg(187lbs) GOAL REACHED 265 lbs gone .
Goal 85kg(187lbs)ACHIEVED GOAL WEIGHT APRIL 25, 2008(11 Months & 6 days after LAPROSCOPIC GASTRIC BYPASS)
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03-21-2008, 05:50 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2006 |
Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan |
Surgeon: Dr Randal Baker; Dr Ronald Ford (TT/BL) |
Age: 52 |
Posts: 5,780 |
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Hi Sam, welcome to the forum. The best advice that I can give you is to research, research, research! The more you know about what to expect after wls the better it will go for you. Please feel free to ask any questions. Like I said the more you know the better.
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Little Victories; Grand Rapids, MI
Bariatric Support Group
CherishedTeddyBear-(TT Bear Lover)
The Poetry of Milady
New Beginnings: My Journey to LIFE
359(BMI: 58.8)/ 148(BMI: 24.3)
Highest/Current
Diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, high cholesterol,
peripheral vein disease, joint pain and 211 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
"...if we pay attention to the fact that we can move,
breathe, feel, laugh, cry and notice sunsets,
there is cause for joy."
-Geneen Roth
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03-21-2008, 06:06 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2007 |
Location: Foothills of Mt.Rainier, WA |
Age: 53 |
Posts: 1,776 |
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Hi Sam!
My husband was very much against any WLS in the beginning but he came with me to see the surgeon and joined in a few classes.
The more he learnt the more he understood that at 52, I really didn't have much of an option. Years of yoyo dieting had left me heavier than at any time and my quality of life was at an all time low.
Would I do it again knowing what I now know? You bet I would - my only regret is not doing it sooner.
No one can make the decision for you sweetheart but as Beth suggests, research as much as you can. Only then will you be able to feel comfortable with your decision one way or the other.
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Dr. Sebesta. Madigan Medical Army Center (MAMC)
259.5/224.7/147.2/****
highest/day of surgery/current/haven't set a goal.
112.3lb gone as of 23 June 2008
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03-23-2008, 11:38 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2008 |
Location: Lancashire,England |
Age: 37 |
Posts: 3 |
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Thanks
Thanks for the welcome, and the advise.
I feel loads better now, Ive been looking up as much as possible, and I know I will reap the benefits from having the bypass as I have diabettes and high blood pressure.
Thanks again to all of you who've welcomed me I dont feel as alone! |
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03-23-2008, 12:23 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2007 |
Location: Wisconsin |
Surgeon: 2/5/08 Drs Sunby & Hupenbecker |
Age: 56 |
Posts: 3,447 |
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Hi Sam... welcome to TT! Beth is right... research as much as you can and listen to your surgeon's advise... attend some of his support group meetings if possible to see and hear from some of his other patients... You cannot have "too much" information when it comes to this decision...
My DH was not too convinced either - but now that it's over and done with - and I'm doing so well, he's happy for me!
HUGS and again - WELCOME
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Lucky Duck Sack Club Member No. 7
Lap RNY: FAT TUESDAY! 02/05/08
300.1 / 239.2 20 wks (-60.9 pounds)
My Weight Loss Blog: http://ktoon.blogspot.com/
............Don't Give Up, You're Just 5 Minutes Away From a Miracle...
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03-23-2008, 12:47 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2007 |
Location: Woodland, CA |
Surgeon: Dr. Laura Machado |
Age: 44 |
Posts: 1,131 |
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Welcome to Sam and Mark!
Only you can decide if this is the right way to go...I for one KNEW that this was the only way I could lose weight...but remember it's a tool...not THE answer to a happy life! If you have other issues they will still be there once the weight is gone, unless you work on those areas. Not sure if it makes sense to pre-opers...but us post-opers really understand that statement!
Good luck to you both...and learn all the positive outcomes and negative outcomes too...knowledge is POWER!! Empower yourself!
Cathy
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Pre-op ~ 284 lbs ~ 01-14-08 (Lap-RnY surgery)
Wk 24 ~ 207 lbs ~ 06-23-08
Weight loss to date: 77 lbs 
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03-23-2008, 02:06 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2008 |
Location: Upstate, NY |
Surgeon: Bariatric Surgery Center |
Age: 47 |
Posts: 108 |
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Welcome, I have been here just a short time myself. But everone here is awesome.
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Date of Surgery: Aug 2008?
Type: RNY
psych appt - 6/3 - done
bariatric center NUT Appt:
5/28 (seminar)- done
6/27 - canceled by NUT
6/16 - done
7/22 -
Meet Surgeon -
paperwork sent to insurance -
previous - now - goal
285 - 256.8 - ??
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