Bear_2009

Hello All.

New from California. I joined back in Janurary 2009. This is my first post. However, i have been reading and more importantly LEARNING from others since day one. At first i was really excited about my new journey. I couldn't wait for my surgery date. But now that i have one, July 1, 2009, i can honestly admit... I'm nervous!!! Not to the point of cancelling, but my mind is busy. Busy with thoughts and what if's.

I'm glad this site exist. I'm glad that others share experiences because it truely helps.

Thanks,
Bear (I recieved my name from my niece, and love it.)

RIXterra

Hey man welcome aboard!!!

And don't worry about the fact of being nervous. We all was in the same shoes as you. When you start feeling nervous start saying to yourself. Self I'm gonna look so good when I get this done. And the most important thing is how much better you'll feel as the weight goes away.

July 1st is wednesday and thursday will be the begining of a whole new you. So good luck and ask away on any question you'll have..

Oh and a good tip for ya. Who ever goes to visit you after the surgery is completed make sure they bring you chapstick. Trust me you'll thank me for it..

Good Luck!!!

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Gene
Heaviest weight: (Nov. 25, 2008) 426.8 lbs.
Surgury release weight: (June 6,2009) 416.8
Current weight: (October 27,2009) 289.8 lbs.
Goal weight: 200 - 225 lbs.
Height: 6.0'
Age: 36


Surgery done!! And now sitting on the losers bench.

Lana

Welcome and congratulations. It's so exciting. It's normal to be nervous. Hang in there - you'll do great! Good luck.

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Lana

Revision from Lap Band to RNY: August 31, 2009

Marella

Hi Bear - welcome to Thinner Times.

My "what if's" were "what if I continued my life the way it is" rather than "what if something happens during surgery". So that's how I rationalized my choice.

My anxiousness was that something might happen that would cancel surgery - I wanted it soooo bad. Everything went smooth and like clockwork.

Keep focused on what it is you want this surgery to do for you. To take pain away; to rejoin life and living; to play with my kid; to walk without needing oxygen; etc., and be at peace on the day of. The best is yet to be... I'm a great example of my life getting supremely better.

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~ Marella


Day 77: TTwo-terville - 53 lbs down
Day 188: Century Club - 100 lbs down
Day 366: 1 Year - 146 lbs down
Day 396: One-derland - 153 lbs gone forever! (my pic progression)

justme09

Congrats on starting your new beginning today. Thoughts are with you this morning! Please send an update as soon as you can.

UndercoverDiva

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Audrey

Live your life in such a way that when your feet hit the floor in the morning, Satan shudders & says, "'Oh shit....she's awake!!'

If you can't handle me at my worst, you don't deserve me at my best!




Height: 4'10.5"
May 2009 - 10 lbs. down
June 2009 - beginning weight 161 lbs.
July 2009 - beginning weight 156 lbs.
August 2009 - beginning weight 147 lbs.
September 2009 - beginning weight 142 lbs.

Samantha2417

Hope everything went well with your surgery! God speed on a quick and uneventful recovery!

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TT Road Runner #4

Crimson Kittie

Welcome Aboard Bear!!!

Sherry_Lynn

You should be post-op now. I hope things went well. Please come here and update your status!

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Sherry Lynn

Proud Mom of two Saint Bernard Puppies, George & Gracie

Lap RNY





Highest/Day of Surgery/Current/Goal
336/303/230/180

StephanieinSD

It's just about July 1 - so hopefully you're enjoying your new life (or at least recovering nicely in the hospital).

Gotta tell you - your post took the words right out of my mouth! My surgery was bumped up from 7/27 to 7/13. I was cool as a cucumber when it was the 27th - but now that it's so close I'm really nervous.

Look forward to hearing how you're doing!