Godsblessedme

i wish i knew how many frigin times i'd stall! (like every 3rd week) and that every BODY is different , that at 3 months i'd only lost 40 pounds.........

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Deborah (before sugery)

PreOp/Current/Goal
268 /212 (5/12/08) /130

Surgery Date: 12/18/07 Lap RNY

Gym Rat #98

WAITING80

This piece you posted is great. I am 3 weeks pre-op and of course cannot wait to have my surgery. I felt like this kind of gave me a peek into the future.

BillH

Wow, what a great post!!!! Thanks for taking the time to collate these comments for us pre-ops!
BillH

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GymRat #91
"Wow! I'm standing on the edge of tomorrow and the view is incredible!"

THE WILD RIDE HAS BEGUN.

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It's my life!

largest known wt: 379
surgical weight, 4/16/08: 298
current wt, 4/28/08: 285
goal weight for hip replacement: 200lbs
ultimate goal: 160lbs

bridgetgirl

This is a copy from a previous post to someone, I think this is something that folks should be aware of?

The reasons why I believe depression came on about a year after surgery, the first year is so exciting and challenging I dont think you think about much... until all the loss and changing comes to a slow roll.......... Why I got depressed!

I think it is because of so many life hurts, and turning to "comfort foods" and putting up the wall of fat around me to protect me for several years. Now that the weight is gone, and my eating habits have changed where I dont turn to food to soothe my feelings and emotions have been left stranded. I know I am a codependant person, and the idea of turning to drugs and alcohol has been a teetering source of comfort that alarms me. So I stop doing that, now what? How do I deal? Incomes depression because I feel lost, hopeless, scared, develop anxiety, lose friends and feel abondoned, you are constantly criticized by family, friends, neighbors about how SICK you look... what is someone to do who at one time was invisible to the stares and comments? Someone who wasnt a threat to the people around you? These are some of the experiences which I feel has lead me to fall into depression. It is because of my experience I strongly urge people to stick with a therapist for 2 years after surgery, on at least a monthly basis just to "check in" emotionally.

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J.Bridget Fisher
2/9/04 lap 5'11"
298/155

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We must have a theme, a goal, a purpose in our lives. If you don't know where you're aiming, you don't have a goal. My goal is to live my life in such a way that when I die, someone can say, she cared." - MaryKay Ash

Sue H

Thank you for making this thread. It is important to get the information on what to expect. 3 weeks from now I will continue my journey with the surgery, and this gives me a greater understanding. There is a lot of information on the site, and it helps a lot. This is a good, heartfelt summary for all of us who are on our journey to the operating room.

Thank you to all of you who have added to this, and who continue to answer all of the questions I have!

Sue

everythingpink

I am new to this site. I was feeling a little discouraged lately and I was looking for some encouragement two years out of surgery. I came across this site and then your post, and I want to thank you for sharing. It was just what I needed... to know that I am not alone in all that I am experiencing. Thank you again.

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12/22/2005
Height 5'7
367/326/165/150
Highest/At Surgery/Current/Goal

Danielle

bobcat

I just had lap rny April 9th and am thankful to have found this information; even if it's one week post op. It's nice to know so many people are sharing their experiences. I realize I'm not alone.

Longwalker1961

Thank you so much for this post! Surgery date still hasn't been set for me yet. Just had my sleep study. I will refer to this often, I am sure!

shan76

I so wish I had that info before surgery and even after. This forum is a great tool!! Thank you for all that info it still is interesting to know how others feel and their experiences in the struggle before and after WLS

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highest/current/goal
316/236/143

Surgery Date: 12/26/07

Bob

I regret I had it. It is very dangerous. We never hear of those who died from
Wernicke's encephalopathy, and other issues, as they are not considered by-pass related, "directly".
I have Wernicke's encephalopathy, severe dry eye, ataxia, night sensitivity, and cannot keep weight on.
I regret I had the surgery. Deeply regret it.
I aged some 15 years. Hair is all but gone. And I am 1 year out.

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6-12-07

350/230/185 or 200