Dybbuk

Hi everyone

I'm new to TT, but also completely new to all the information out there related to Gastric Bypass, and Gastric Band surgery. I came here...hoping to find out what's in store for a girl like me beginning her own journey to a happier, healthier life.

A bit about me~
I'm 20 years old, and a college student studying to become a Veterinarian. I come from a BIG family if you get my drift. So I can honestly say I don't know what it's like to be thin. I began thinking about having surgery my Senior year in high school after my mother had a Gastric Bypass performed on her. It's been 5 years since she's had it done, and I've never seen her so happy in my entire life.

At that time I decided I would take the hard road and try to do it on my own, but now reaching the end of my college career, and starting my 20s I'm still the same old me...and then some.

I'm praying and hoping that this surgery can be the tool that I need to lose the weight, avoid diabetes, and regain control of my life. I've taken the first step and made an appointment with a physician in my area and ready to find out if I can make this happen. The big thing that scares me is that my insurance won't cover it. At this point though...gathering information seems to be the best bet.

I'm excited to learn more about these procedures and hopefully have this performed before the new semester starts again the fall. Thanks for reading, and it's lovely to meet everyone here~

waterbottle

Hello thought I would welcome you to the forum.

I cant tell you much about the bypass as I have had a band fitted. If you post in the gastric bypass section you will get alot of replies and advice.

I want to wish you well and say keep happy as this is the start of a new life for you.

take care Dianne

pebitpeb

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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)

Janelle

Welcome! This is a great place to get information.

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263/126.8/135/117
Highest/Current/Surgeon's Goal/My Goal

Pre-Op 263.8
April 4 257.8
May 4 244.0
June 4 228.8
July 4 214
Aug 4 203
Sept 4 191

Nov 4 169.6
Dec 4 154
Jan 4 145.6
Feb 4 134.8
Mar 4 130
One year...133.8 pounds gone!


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Godsblessedme

welcome you'll love it here adn there is a wealth of information here for ya

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Deborah
Highest weight 268
Surgery Date: 12/18/07 Lap RNY
Current Loss: However far this journey will take me Current Weight:175 (10/26/09) and finally a SIZE 12

nannag

Just wanted to welcome you to the forum!
I still have a few hoops to jump thru before I have my surgery, but this is a great place to get information.
Good luck on your journey.

Dybbuk

Thank you all so much for the warm welcome! ^^ I hope to learn more about the Gastric Bypass, and the Gastric Band surgery. As of right now, I'm not completely sure what option would be the best for my current college lifestyle. As I'm sure you know college kids probably live the most unhealthy lifestyle.

@pebitped: Thank you so much, yes my mom has been a huge supporter of mine. Most of my family are still very concerned, and some of my friends are still very misinformed about the surgery. It means so much to have my mother here to tell me I'm doing the right thing.

As I've said, thank you everyone for wishing me well on my journy~ I hope to make new friends who can see me through, and hopefully i can do the same.