AmandaND

OK ..well my week is finally here...I am having surgery in Thursday morning...so basically in 3 days...for some reason it just doesn't seem real...like something is gonna happen and it will get postponed or something...I am sure that will not happen, but I have a heard time getting myself to believe I am actually having surgery in just a few days!!! Also i have been on this liquid pre-op diet and have only lost 6 lbs...I have been on this diet for 11 days (including today)...I feel like i should have lost more by now...hmmm maybe not, I guess he didn;t tell me how much I should expect to lose...

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Amanda

Lap RNY April 26th, 2007
High/Pre-op/Current/Goal
260/256/133/150

I hit ONEDERLAND as of 6/30/07

I HAVE LOST 123lbs!!! in 13 months!!

BEFORE

LisaM

So looking forward to holding out a hand once you're post-op, helping you through all the bits and bobs that make up this stuff. Just a little pre-warning, dear heart:

• You will NOT be the only one the surgery doesn't work for--when you stop losing or even gain a pound back at your three- to six-week mark, remember this...
• You may not be able to drink water, and may hate the taste of most other liquids... you just have to keep trying to find something that you WILL drink, so you can stay hydrated. Dehydration is our biggest early danger.
• Try really, really hard to only weigh yourself once a week, at most, if you can. My scale drove me batty the first six months...
• And remember we're waiting anxiously to find out how you are. Do you have a forum buddy that can call and check on you? If not, feel free to PM me a phone number where I can get in touch with someone who knows what your status is, or I'll be happy to PM you mine...

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Lisa M

Lap RNY - 9/26/05
surgery/lowest/goal
Weight: 303/137/150
BMI: 56/25.1/27.4
Now in maintenance stage, with desired weight range: 150-153 pounds
Current weight: 143 Updated 7/16/08

"Never be bullied into silence. Never allow yourself to be made a victim. Accept no one's definition of your life; define yourself." Harvey Fierstein

VanessaSFL

Amanda~
It's the liquid diet that is making you think crazy thoughts

Very excited for you and your new journey.

Keep us posted,

V

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Van


Lap RNY March,21 2005
280/130

VPA BEAR

AlabamaChick

Amanda, you will be a big loser soon!!!!!!! YEAAAAAAAAA It will happen!

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Trina


Lap RNY 06/07/06
357/197 /170
Pre-Op/Current/Goal
Century Club - Nov 7, 2006
I MADE IT!!!! ONEDERLAND FEELS SOOOO GOOD! - March 15, 2008

160 lbs GONE!!


Officially: AlabamaSlammerBear

Bypassingme619

Amanda key point is you are losing. That is the important part that you stick to your liquid diet and still lose up to your re-birthday. Amanda I felt the same way to the a couple of days before my surgery date. That is a normal feeling. I am rooting for you. See you on the losing side soon.

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Your Girl,
Denise

Dr. Mueller
7/14/05 Lap
411 /310/180 (I don't want to be skinny)


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Never put a question mark where the Lord has already put a period.

Linette

How exciting for you! Can't wait to hear all about your journey!!

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Linette
First consult on 4/4/07
Referred to insurance company 4/4/07
Insurance denied claim on 4/19/07
Sleep Study on 4/19/07
Psych evaluation 4/27/07
Appeal letter received by Ins Co 5/3/07 waiting...
Sleep Study Follow up 5/11/07 -- No sleep apnea but I snore off and on....

Kevin

I was exactly like you. Worrying that something would happen to prevent it. I told my wife that I would relax and accept that I was having it when I was on the bed being wheeled into the OR. Good luck and make sure to update us when you feel ok.

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294- Pre-Op
170- Goal
130- Current


Lap RNY October 17th, 2006!
Emerson Hospital - Concord, MA



De profundis clamo ad te domine

Nette72

Amanda, I can only imagine what you are going through right now. Hang in there, just a couple more days and your "rebirth" begins.

Ronette

AmandaND

Thanks for all the well wishes!! For some reason I am still not "scared" ?? Is this weird?? I feel like i should be more scared...i still kind of don't feel like its real...Like i dont want to get my hopes up JUST in case there is any reason the surgery doesn't happen as planned..i mean everything is good on my side..but u never know what could come up i guess...I guess this way if i don;t get my hopes up...i can be super excited the morning of that it is really happening! Or maybe just extra scared that day haha..well i have now lost 10 lbs in 12 days on this pre-op diet!!

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Amanda

Lap RNY April 26th, 2007
High/Pre-op/Current/Goal
260/256/133/150

I hit ONEDERLAND as of 6/30/07

I HAVE LOST 123lbs!!! in 13 months!!

BEFORE

JenBear7

WOOOHOOO! (that is almost a pound a day girl.. that is GOOD! Thats 3500 calories in a pound you know!)

I cant wait to see you on the losing side.. who is posting in your absence? (now every time I may have spelled a word wrong.. Im waiting for whit to yell at me! LOL)

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Jen
367/325/227/180
Start/Day of Surgery/Current/Goal

July 9, 2007.. my re-birthday!
Century Club: November 17, 2007

140 Pounds Lost... I'm not Going to Miss them or even TRY to find them.. they can stay lost!! (And if you see them... RUN.. you dont want them either!)

"Life is 10% what happens to you, and 90% how you respond to it" ~~ Lou Holtz