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09-23-2007, 03:02 PM
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TT Master
Join Date: Aug 2007 |
Location: Buffalo NY |
Surgeon: Dr. Joseph Caruana (Synergy Bariatrics) |
Age: 38 |
Posts: 2,383 |
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The Long Road...
This is it. Tomorrow's the day that I hope changes everything. I have had a pretty good week working up to tomorrow's surgery, including trying all sorts of protein powders and the Optisource vitamins. I really like the chocolate "Designer Whey" mixed with vanilla yogurt (low fat, low carb), and I love the New Whey protein vials mixed with Crystal Light, though I buy the WalMart and Target brand drink mixes and just call it all Crystal Light. I hope my tastes don't change too drastically, I've been feeling this week that I CAN do this. I'm just nervous about tomorrow.
I look forward to coming back and writing about my experience in a few days. I can't even begin to tell you what a comfort it's been to be able to see all of your experiences and triumphs since I joined the forum. I appreciate all of your contributions, and look forward to seeing you on the Loser side in a few short days.
I raise a glass (with protein infused Crystal Light!) to you all for your bravery. I know it will carry me through this new road I begin in the morning.
-Mike
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09-23-2007, 03:10 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2005 |
Location: SWFL |
Surgeon: Dr.Mark Liberman,Naples Florida |
Age: 38 |
Posts: 3,558 |
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Mike~
You are gonna do great.Tonight ,if you have not already done so, measure your body and take before photos.They will become priceless in the next few months.
Best wishes and can't wait till you post on the other side.
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Lap RNY March,21 2005
280/130
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09-23-2007, 03:14 PM
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TT Premium Sponsor
Join Date: Aug 2007 |
Location: Wisconsin |
Surgeon: 2/5/08 Drs Sunby & Hupenbecker |
Start Weight: +++ |
Current Weight: ++ |
Goal Weight: + |
Age: 58 |
Posts: 4,714 |
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Good for you Mike! You're going to do great... Best wishes on the surgery... can't wait to see less of yoU!
Katie
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Lap RNY: FAT TUESDAY! 02/05/08
Lost 104 pounds, about 50 to go!
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09-23-2007, 05:06 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2006 |
Location: Tucson, AZ |
Surgeon: Dr. Patrick Chiasson |
Start Weight: 540 |
Current Weight: 230 |
Goal Weight: 230 |
Age: 44 |
Posts: 1,389 |
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Best Wishes on Tomorrow's Surgery!
Mike, best wishes on tomorrow's surgery! Hope all goes smoothly and that you're back soon to share your journey with us!
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Eric
6'4"
540/470/230/230 (225-235)
highest/surgery/current/preferred weight (and range at which I look and feel best!) - last DexaScan showed 15% body fat at this weight!
VSG with Dr. Chiasson 2/13/08
TT Gym Rat Club member #30
DesertBear
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09-23-2007, 05:11 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2007 |
Location: Atlanta, Michigan |
Surgeon: Dr. M. Johnson (Revision), Dr. Baker Sclerotherapy |
Age: 45 |
Posts: 877 |
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Good luck!
You'll be fine! After the first few weeks it will all get better everyday. Congratulations on your surgery!
Sharon
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WLS 7/23/2002
Revision 4/25/2007
Sclerotherapy 8/15/2008
268/122.6 (10-14-08)/105-110
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09-23-2007, 06:55 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2007 |
Location: Foothills of Mt.Rainier, WA |
Surgeon: James Sebesta, MD., FACS. |
Start Weight: 260 |
Current Weight: 111 |
Goal Weight: 125 |
Age: 54 |
Posts: 5,241 |
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Sending you best wishes and good vibes for a smooth journey to the losers bench. Hugs.
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~~~~~~~~24 Sept. 2007 - Lap. RNY & umbilical hernia repair
27 Oct. 2008 - Emergency Surgery - omental mass,
gallbladder, adhesions & appendix
..260 / 224.7/ 111
highest/surg./now
BMI 18.5...5'5"
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09-23-2007, 10:06 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2007 |
Location: Eaw Beach Hawaii but moving to Tx in Feb |
Surgeon: Dr. Muryamo- QCWMC- Honolulu Hi |
Age: 37 |
Posts: 33 |
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Mike I will be keeping you in prayers for a uneventful surgery and recovery
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 Pre-op/ Current/ Goal
230/177/125
Lap RNY 7-23-07
5ft 2in
My goal 125 
surgeons goal 150
Diabetes gone, High Bp gone
loving life now
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09-23-2007, 10:43 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2007 |
Location: Missouri |
Surgeon: Dr. Gregory Barnes-Ft Worth TX |
Start Weight: 344 |
Current Weight: 203 |
Surgery Date: 09/12/2007 |
Age: 35 |
Posts: 531 |
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Go Loser
Hey Mike,
How exciting for you! I am now 11 day post opp...and each day gets better and better! I will keep you in my prayers tomorrow and we will start warming up your spot on the losers bench!
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CENTURY CLUB! 3/15/08...WOW!
144 lbs GONE!
What have I been up too? Check it out!
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09-23-2007, 11:55 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2007 |
Posts: 482 |
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Good Luck Mike
I will say a little prayer for you today when I go to church mike, to make sure you get through the op well and saty well after.
I hope you feel as good as I do after it, it is like at last you have some form of help to control the hunger monster and then results will happen.
take care Mike
love Dianne
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09-24-2007, 12:39 AM
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TT Master
Join Date: Jan 2006 |
Surgeon: Dr. Donald Czerniach |
Age: 41 |
Posts: 7,625 |
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GOOD LUCK MIKE!! Welcome to the loser's bench! 
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Lap RNY 3/31/06
Start of program/preop/lowest/current/goal
273/256/132.5 /134/145----- 5'8"
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"Life is 10% what happens to you, and 90% how you react to it."
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