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Old 12-09-2008, 06:07 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Smile Howdy from South Texas
Hi, found this website when I found out that I was approved by my insurance for gastric bypass. I have been overweight all my life. Even when I was a kid. The heaviest I got was up to 549 lbs. I lost 141 lbs on Jenny Craig and then gained most of it back after my wife left. So today I just found out that my surgery is set for 12/23. Bittersweet, I will be in hospital for 3 days so I will be there for Christmas eve and getting out on Christmas day. But I am a cup is half full kinda guy. So I look at it like I will have a great Christmas next year and a lot lighter. During my cardiac pre tests I found I had high blood pressure ,but I have been lucky that I don't have diabetes or high cholesterol. But I am so happy that now I will start the new year with a "bang" Hope I find some good support buddies here that will help me along my journey.
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Old 12-09-2008, 09:48 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Congrats on your date! Yes, the timing isn't perfect, But.... you can look at this as your christmas gift to yourself. One that I am sure is going to be the best ever! Good luck in your surgery and Merry Christmas!!

I used to live in TX as a child, Near Houston.
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Old 12-09-2008, 09:59 PM   #3 (permalink)
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This forum is very helpful in so many ways.

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Old 12-09-2008, 11:53 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Yes it is a great christmas gift indeed. One that I know will be the second best thing that ever happened to me. (First being my kids of course) Thank both of you so much for the warm welcome. Merry Christmas!!!!
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Old 12-10-2008, 02:00 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Yes good luck to you i will be praying for you.god bless
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Old 12-10-2008, 03:23 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Congrats!!!

I am only 6 weeks post op and was not able to have any Thanksgiving turkey or stuffing but like you said there is always next year. I will be 8 weeks post op the week of Chirstmas and will be able to sample a little bit....just a little.

You will do just fine. Merry Christmas






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Old 12-10-2008, 05:16 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Welcome to T-T!! it is a very helpful site, both before and after surgery. Plus, its rather addicting!

December 23, the perfect holiday gift and a grea way to start off the new year!! Enjoy it! Gooood luck to you. You'll be on the loser's bench before you know it!
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Old 12-10-2008, 05:28 PM   #8 (permalink)
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LOL, you guys are great!!! This is the one time I really want to be a LOSER!!! Thanks guys for being so great!!!
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Old 12-10-2008, 05:31 PM   #9 (permalink)
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Thumbs up hi
And welcome Tony , hope u enjoy it here . I really educated myself before my wls between reading , searching on web and TT ...
Its a great idea to get to know wat u have to deal with after surgery .
Merry christmas and cheers to your new lighter life .
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Second fill 29.01.09=1 ml

10ml band filled to 7.5 ml ....

I love my band ! 5 stone gone thats 70 pounds

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