Socalmomof2grownkids

We are all rooting you on! Keep your positive attitute keeps us motivated as well.
Surgery date: 09/16/2009, no time yet when

Socal!

ShreddedPickle

I must say, you guys are really great. The positive energy is fantastic. My surgery is scheduled for 7:30 a.m. on Oct. 23rd. About 5 1/2 weeks from now. Things are starting to pick up, and to think I thought this day would never arrive. I've got so many doctor visits planned, I just know the surgery date will get here before I realize it.

I'm a big, in more ways than one, lol, USC football fan. Season has started off well. My boss is on board for my procedure, very positive thinker he is. I did have a moment of "what have I gotten myself into", however that was quickly dismissed, when I began thinking of how wonderful it was to be thin (many years ago, mind you).

Tomorrow night I return to the support group I was attending, before I was involved in a car accident. One of my goals, you may think strange, is once I lose my weight, is to go to Six Flags Magic Mountain and ride all of the rides, well maybe not all, exp the ones that spin, but the roller coasters for sure. I've avoided all theme parks as I have seen people wait in the lone lines only to reach the ride and be told they are too big for the ride. I never wanted to put myself up for embarrassment. Never gave a second thought to go swimming in a pool with others, but I wouldn't want to be embarrassed by someone else telling me I couldn't ride any ride, so I avoided the parks.
Not any more, I tell you. By this time next year I will have my annual pass and in the process of wearing it out.

Socalmomof2grownkids = tomorrow is your day, how wonderful for you.

The screen name is a long story, glad it tickles some of you, lol.

I feel like you all are family, the kind that doesn't get to see each other as often as they'd like, but it's like a reunion on here, thank you.

Casey

Socalmomof2grownkids

Thank you Casey,

Well its been confirmed 11:00 A.M. tomorrow morning, typing nervously as well.. Weighed in at 248.3 today for the biggest losers competition at work.

Well better get some things done before i forget

Hugs and God Bless Everyone here

SoCal

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Never forget where you came from, but look ahead to where you are going

ShreddedPickle

A prayer for you that all went well. I cannot wait for my day to come.

Casey

Shetaz0028

First off welcome.

Next, my RNY was NOTHING like my appy. For the RNY they are working on the upper tummy so you feel it even when you take a breath. To me there was not the pain that I had with the appy at all just a bit uncomfortable to get up.

I was able to go back into the office a week after surgery and was working from home the Monday after I got out of the hospital. It totally depends on your surgery, your body, your emotional state, and your doctor. Please do not start down the road of comparisons as it is a dead end and it ends in hell.

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Mad luv and respect,
Charlie

LAP/RNY 8/20/09



"Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible, and suddenly you are doing the impossible."
– St. Francis of Assisi

BrandnewMe

What's the prize on your biggest loser's club? I bet it's yours! Good luck with surgery tomorrow! I hope you heal quick and get to walking and losing very soon!

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Highest/Surgery Day 9/24/09/Current
258/252/228 30 LBS GONE!!!!


This is my fight to fight, my battle to win!

Sherry_Lynn

I thought I'd only be off for two weeks, as I have a very cake job. I ended up taking off 5 weeks...............I just felt I needed it, and deserved it. I am 53 years old, and with the exception of two years of Nursing School (1974-1976), I have been working full time since I was 16 years old. I have had of course the two weeks vacations over the years, but I just felt I needed the time to take care of me, and enjoy my journey. I planned very carefully for the time off, saving money for the 7 months before the surgery to do so. Can you take the 6 weeks, and then if you want, go back early?

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Sherry Lynn

Proud Mom of two Saint Bernard Puppies, George & Gracie

Lap RNY





Highest/Day of Surgery/Current/Goal
336/303/229/180

Marella

Strange... indeed not strange at all. I remember a thread of post-op dreams, and riding 6 Flags or Disney and fitting into all the rides was on the top of many lists.

Mine was to fit into a Go-Cart... and indeed, I fit with plenty of room to spare and the seat belts didn't have to stretch to their limit either. It was a great day.

I wish for you THAT great day at 6 Flags you've been looking forward ~ and I know it's coming very, very soon.

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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)

ShreddedPickle

I don't want to end in hell, lol. I'm getting different feedback from people, guess it all depends on how my surgery goes. I hope I am much the same as your experience, back on my schedule asap. However, if I need the time, I've worked here for over 30 years, I'm sure I can take it.

Thank you for your words of wisdom, about the comparisons.

Best,

Casey

ShreddedPickle

I think if I was off more than a couple of weeks, I'd start to get cabin fever. I love my work and like to be at work. I also like my vacations, I've almost 2 months of vacation time saved, I get 4 weeks a year and only use about 2 weeks a year. I end up taking a vacation day here or there so that I don't lose them.

The great thing about this site is the diversity and different experiences, yet the same goals.

Casey