beyoncewatchout

Hello all! I am a single, 26 year old female from San Diego, CA. I had surgery with Dr. Callery in Poway, CA on May 20, 2008. Surgery went beautifully; I was up and around doing about 85% of my normal routine at about 3 days post-op. So far this experience has been a little more challenging than I anticipated. My first challenge was feeling as if the scale wasnt changing (that was probably due to the fact that I was weighing myself 6-7 times/day). I am quite happy to report that I have lost 21 pounds since 1 week before my surgery. The cravings were a problem initially, but I find that if I watch the Food Network on a regular basis and can watch other people enjoying food, it is an easier pill to swallow (backwards thinking...I know). I am proud to be a member of this community (The Incredible Shrinking Society-my affectionate name for us); and I hope that throughout this weight loss process I can maintain my inner light and realize that I'm in control now-the surgery will only be effective if I make it work by sticking to a healthy lifestyle full of activity and good food choices. I'm quite excited and I can't help but feeling like my future is so bright...I have to wear shades...lol!

mistymee

Love that nickname, lol.

I too found watching food network somehow comforting.. I'm totally addicted to it now, and I never watched pre-op.. weird, huh?

Welcome to TT!

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LyndasRoom

Hello and WELCOME! I love it --the ISS! Take it one day at a time...and stay off the scales for a couple days, let yourself be surprised!

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

Blue eyed G

Welcome to the forum and good luck on your journey. I haven't had my surgery yet but I can't wait to start on "the new me" Keep posting

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GENA


SURGERY--12/1/08

Andie

Welcome to the family...love your screen name and the nickname. Keep us posted on your journey.

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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

imdaprincess1157

welcome chica! I'm new too (had my surgery 2 weeks ago), so I know how you're feeling. THis site reallly helps though! good luck on your journey, and hope to hear more from ya.

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Katie Elizabeth
Official Scale Whore #28

Surgery: 5-27-08
Starting Weight: 230
Current Weight: 169!!!!!!
Goal Weight: 130ish

Josephine

lol awesome to have you here on TT. good luck with your journey!

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Lap Band 09/13/2004. Did not receive any proper aftercare.
Current status: Losing weight on my own, without restriction.
On surgeon's GBS waiting list - approximate wait 10 months - April or May 2009.

Start June 6, 2008: 334
Current: 320
Goal: 134



New scale does not agree with old scale. New scale hates me.

Official Scale Whore #18!
Gym Rat # 110!

Tambo

Welcome. Glad to hear you are feeling good. Most days are good and every once in awhile I have a bad day but making the best out of this wonderful journey. Would not change a thing. Good Luck.

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Tambo

DOS 3/28/08 Lap RNY

289/150
DOS/Goal



Keep smiling it makes everyone wonder what you've been up to!!