Bama

My real name is Travis and my journey started on March 19th, 1992. That is the day my 40 year old father dropped dead of a heart attack. I have always struggled with my weight. As I get older and closer to 40 I realize how short of a life that is.

I have two precious girls and want to be around to see them grow up. I have high blood pressure which got doubled in October when I turned 30. I have already done my seminar and got my physical yesterday. My doctor said I have enlarged heart and he put me on chelestrol meds on top of my bp meds.

I will use this thread to keep everyone posted on my journey.

Phoenixfire

Hi Travis, glad you've joined here and that you're going to find a HUGE amount of information, encouragement and support here. You'll find many here who love to help others succeed, and also get a swift kick sometimes when you are making choices that aren't so smart.

There are so many people here, great people, and I hope you find that out for yourself while you're here.

Congratulations for making a huge step toward finding the person there inside you, the healthy one that's been hiding until you're able to do what it takes to change and find that real you emerge from under that weight you've carried for so long.

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Open Roux-en-Y on October, 2002 - 7 year anniversary is right around the corner
Height: 5'8"
Highest weight: 300 lbs. with a BMI of 45.6
Current weight: 140-145 lbs. and a size 6/8 with a BMI of 21.7
Total weight lost after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: 160 lbs. POUNDS!

Bama

Thank you so much for your kindness and encouragement. I quickly learned this sight is a God sent. I have told the SWL coordinator at the medical center I am using.

LyndasRoom

Hi Travis,
You've found a community here of folks who have walked a similar path in life. You're so brave to take these steps for your girls. In a year, you won't believe the changes in your life! Congratulations on making such a life changing decision. I'm sorry you lost your father when he was so young. Hopefully this change in your life will give you many happy years with your family. WELCOME!

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Lynda
July 11,2006
Dr. Callery
309/197/150
Century 6/1/2007
Onederland 8/26/2007

Bama

Found out today all my paper work is in and now about to schedule my psych evaluation. Looking forward to that

operasinger

Travis,

My family is riddled with heart disease and diabetes, so I can relate to losing loved ones too soon. And, the fear of it happening to me! That's why I'm here, too.
I just know my mom would have done something like this if she would have had the options back then...she loved being around to take in all the stray kids, and love on grandbabies!
We're offered an opportunity...isn't that great?! I never dreamed of being thin! And, now, after having diabetes since I was 33, and high bp etc etc...I thought I had a death sentence.
It can be a tough road to surgery approval, and then all the adjustments around this procedure, but just look at those little girls, and keep tapped in here, and push thru it!
Good to have you here!
Patty

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operasinger

322/277.5/268/197/150
Highest weight/Prior to surgery/Day of surgery/Current weight/Goal weight

Seminar: October 17th, 2008
First surgeon consultation: November 21, 2008
Psych eval: November 21, 2008
Endoscopy: DONE! The last pre-op test! Woo Hoo!
Insurance Approval: 1/2/09
Butterfly tattoo: 1/2/09
Chest X-Ray 1/16/09
Gall Bladder Ultrasound 1/16/09
EKG 1/16/09
Surgery date: Feb 11, 2009
"Do it afraid" Joyce Meyer

Bama

Just wanted to let everyone know my psych evaluation is monday at 2 p.m.

The best I can tell, this will be my last step and then my case goes to the surgeon. After they approve it, then insurance (no six month diet) and hopefully a date. Wish me luck.

staraex

good luck travis!!

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~Tara~


Surgery Date: 11/5/08

244/130/135
Highest/Current/Goal

One-der-land: 12/14/08

Century Club: 5/28/09

Goal Achieved: 7/18/09

Current Weightloss: 114 lbs.

Dawnelle

Travis,
Congrats our new friend...... This is a great site and you will find that you can get so much support and confidence in this site. It is an amazing site that you will always be close too. If you need anything just let me know I will help you out as much as possible.
Good Luck onthe Psych eval I know you will do great.
I am 9 weeks out and I now do not have High blood pressure, my cholesterol and triglycerides are below normal, my diabetis is completely gone. I am now almost pain free and this is with only loosing 60 pounds, think of what it will be like when I am at goal. You will be there too.
Giving ourselves a gift of life is more than life itself, and being able to give those we love our life is so special. So congrats on making your decision one you will not regret........

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Today is the first day of the rest of my life and only I can make the difference

Date of surgery: 12/19/08
Highest weight: 297.2 ( pre diet for surgery)
Weight at Surgery: 287 lbs
Realistic Goal Weight: 170
Dream Goal weight: 150 lbs
Current Weight: 170lbs




scale whore #56
ONE DERLAND finally--05/12/09
100 POUNDS GONE FOREVER[/SIZE]

GOAL ATTAINED :D 08-15-09

No longer morbidly obese
No longer Obese
No longer Hypertensive
No longer have high cholesterol
No longer Diabetic
Still overweight but working on it

Now happy health and living life to the fullest

Andie

I wish you luck on your journey...it's the best thing I ever did for myself! Keep us posted of your progress!

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Surgery date 04/09/07
San Antonio, TX
University Health Systems
420/388/197/190
Highest/day of surgery/current/goal
222 lbs gone forever!!!
Starting BMI 62 Current BMI 29.1 (finally considered Overweight instead of Obese! 05/26/09)
TT and hernia repair 04/02/09- 11 lbs of skin removed!
7 lbs from my goal!!! (5/28/09)