VickiLyn

Hi everyone! My name is Vicki. I am just starting to research having the lap-band procedure done. A couple of women where I work had the procedure last year which inspired me to try to do something with my own weight one more time on my own. It seems like I have been on a diet of some kind for the last 20 years, and this last attempt was about the same. I manage good for a couple of weeks, then something happens and i'm stuck back in the same place or sometimes even worse.

I want to do this, and have thought about it for over 3 years now. I keep thinking to myself... you should be able to do this on your own. At 295 pounds its pretty evident that I can't. I'm nervous about having the procedure done, and keep putting it off........ but NOW IS THE TIME.
I need all the help, support I can get as I start this journey.

A little more about me. I'm 36 years old and have been married since the age of 16. I started gaining weight after I got married, and had trouble trying to get pregnant as a result of my weight. Thankfully 3 years ago God granted my biggest wish and sent me Hailey. She is a beautiful 3 year old that is my pride and joy. The year and half that it took to finalize her adoption added another 50 pounds to my already overweight body. I work full time as a Engineering Assistant in a Automotive Factory, so I am up on my feet alot. I love to hunt and fish. I want to be able to keep up with my daughter and able to play without becomming tired. I want to be a role model to her, and I feel that my weight is starting to get in the way of that. I know there is a different person inside of me, it seems that weight changes your personality, or at least how you let yourself be perceived. Well as you will soon realize, I can be quite a rambler. Thanks to everyone in advance for all your help.

Vicki

karen4656

Welcome, Vicki!! I'm just starting the journey too. Everyone here is very friendly. I think we're going to like it here.

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SURGERY DATE: 11/25/08

highest/surgery/now/goal
305/273.4/185/???

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Paul
Laproscopic Gastric Bypass May 18, 2007, 205kg/(451 lbs)(BMI 71)/post op abdominoplasty(12-14-07 & 01-14-08) post-op hip surgery(2-27-08)currently 11-14-08 85kg(187lbs)(BMI 27) GOAL REACHED 264 lbs gone .
Goal 85kg(187lbs)ACHIEVED GOAL WEIGHT APRIL 25, 2008(11 Months & 6 days after LAPROSCOPIC GASTRIC BYPASS)

soon2bthin

Welcome Vicki, you have come to a great place. Hope your journey goes well.

Cassie

LyndasRoom

Hi Vicki,
Welcome, I look forward to hearing about your journey!

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Lynda
July 11,2006
Dr. Callery
309/197/150
Century 6/1/2007
Onederland 8/26/2007

Angel~in~KY

Welcome! Where in KY are you located?

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Height: 5'6"

Highest Weight: 280
Surgery Weight: 257
Current Weight: 140
My Goal Weight: 140

Lap RNY Surgery Date: 07/09/08
Onederland: 11/09/08
Century: 01/05/09
Goal: 06/22/09

VickiLyn

Hey Angel, I live about 30 miles outside of Bowling Green. Where are you from?

soon2bthin

Hey Vicki what city are you in? I live about an hour from Bowling Green in Muhlenberg Co. Where are you having your surgery at?

Cassie

VickiLyn

Hey Cassie we are neighbors, small world huh? I live in Butler Co. I am about 10 miles from Lewisburg, in a small community Quality. I am not for sure yet where I will be going, i'm checking out Nashville. A women I work with had the procedure with Dr Oleson.

WAITING80

Hi Vicki,
Welcome. Good luck in your endeavors.

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Kay
381/374/150
highest/current/goal

Surgery Date Lap RNY April 15,2008