December is fast approaching- time for a check in
Hello everyone. I can't believe December is almost here. The beginning of our new chance at a healthy life is just around the corner. I thought maybe we could introduce ourselves and offer up support as we are all in this together.
What is your name?
How old are you?
What are your weight stats? SW/CW/GW
Where do you live?
Who is your surgeon?
Which surgery are you having done?
What is your surgery date?
Have you always been overweight?
What made you decide that surgery was the path for you?
What are the top five things you can't wait to do/experience once you are slimmer?
What is your pre-op preparation?
Out of 10, how strong is your real life support team? Do you have any concerns or fears about the surgery or your new life?
I can't wait to read all your posts. Oh my gosh- we are almost there!!
What is your name?
How old are you?
What are your weight stats? SW/CW/GW
Where do you live?
Who is your surgeon?
Which surgery are you having done?
What is your surgery date?
Have you always been overweight?
What made you decide that surgery was the path for you?
What are the top five things you can't wait to do/experience once you are slimmer?
What is your pre-op preparation?
Out of 10, how strong is your real life support team? Do you have any concerns or fears about the surgery or your new life?
I can't wait to read all your posts. Oh my gosh- we are almost there!!
SMILES~JEN
SW-296 lbs,CW-240 lbs,GW-150 lbs
~Don't let what you want NOW affect what you want MOST~
WE CAN DO THIS!!
What is your name? Jennifer
How old are you? 40
What are your weight stats? SW/CW/GW 296/282.9/135
Where do you live?Brighton Ontario
Who is your surgeon?Dr. Graber-RNY
What is your surgery date?December 11/09
Have you always been overweight?yes- never to the extent I am now- but it was always there
What made you decide that surgery was the path for you? my health is getting worse and I want to live to hold my grandbabies
What are the top five things you can't wait to do/experience once you are slimmer?
-not worry about if I will fit in booth at a restaurant
-not be the largest person in the room
-shop anywhere
-have more energy and confidence
-decrease the amount of pills I take
What is your pre-op preparation? 3 days liquid diet before surgery
Out of 10, how strong is your real life support team? I am very fortunate - I would say a 9
Do you have any concerns or fears about the surgery or your new life?LOTS.missing my best friend, transfer addictions, relationship with my husband, kids and friends- not having the weight to hide behind etc.
How old are you? 40
What are your weight stats? SW/CW/GW 296/282.9/135
Where do you live?Brighton Ontario
Who is your surgeon?Dr. Graber-RNY
What is your surgery date?December 11/09
Have you always been overweight?yes- never to the extent I am now- but it was always there
What made you decide that surgery was the path for you? my health is getting worse and I want to live to hold my grandbabies
What are the top five things you can't wait to do/experience once you are slimmer?
-not worry about if I will fit in booth at a restaurant
-not be the largest person in the room
-shop anywhere
-have more energy and confidence
-decrease the amount of pills I take
What is your pre-op preparation? 3 days liquid diet before surgery
Out of 10, how strong is your real life support team? I am very fortunate - I would say a 9
Do you have any concerns or fears about the surgery or your new life?LOTS.missing my best friend, transfer addictions, relationship with my husband, kids and friends- not having the weight to hide behind etc.
SMILES~JEN
SW-296 lbs,CW-240 lbs,GW-150 lbs
~Don't let what you want NOW affect what you want MOST~
WE CAN DO THIS!!
What is your name? Jim
How old are you? 50
What are your weight stats? SW/CW/GW 330/324/165
Where do you live? Ohio
Who is your surgeon? Dr. Rita Anderson
Which surgery are you having done?
What is your surgery date? 12/01/2009
Have you always been overweight? Yup
What made you decide that surgery was the path for you? I want to live longer
What are the top five things you can't wait to do/experience once you are slimmer?
1 - Cut my toenails without being a contortionist
2 - Flying on an airplane without worrying if the seat belt extender is needed.
3 - Not buying clothes in the Big & Tall section
4 - Enjoy life again
5 - NEVER BEING OVERWEIGHT AGAIN
What is your pre-op preparation? Low fat diet & learn as much as I can about my future lifestyle.
Out of 10, how strong is your real life support team? 10
Do you have any concerns or fears about the surgery or your new life? Not about the surgery, but I fear gaining the weight back, as I have failed by dieting many times in the past....
How old are you? 50
What are your weight stats? SW/CW/GW 330/324/165
Where do you live? Ohio
Who is your surgeon? Dr. Rita Anderson
Which surgery are you having done?
What is your surgery date? 12/01/2009
Have you always been overweight? Yup
What made you decide that surgery was the path for you? I want to live longer
What are the top five things you can't wait to do/experience once you are slimmer?
1 - Cut my toenails without being a contortionist
2 - Flying on an airplane without worrying if the seat belt extender is needed.
3 - Not buying clothes in the Big & Tall section
4 - Enjoy life again
5 - NEVER BEING OVERWEIGHT AGAIN
What is your pre-op preparation? Low fat diet & learn as much as I can about my future lifestyle.
Out of 10, how strong is your real life support team? 10
Do you have any concerns or fears about the surgery or your new life? Not about the surgery, but I fear gaining the weight back, as I have failed by dieting many times in the past....
BigJimNoMore
What is your name? Susan
How old are you? 38
What are your weight stats? SW/CW/GW: 255/238/130
Where do you live? Russellville, KY
Who is your surgeon? Dr. Husted
Which surgery are you having done? Duodenal Switch
What is your surgery date? 12/11/2009
Have you always been overweight? Yep
What made you decide that surgery was the path for you? Too many failed weight loss attempts & health issues
What are the top five things you can't wait to do/experience once you are slimmer?
1. Feel better
2. Feel my boyfriends arms all the way around me
3. shop for regular size clothes
4. Getting off diabetic medications / insulin
5. excercise without breathing like I am dying! :)
What is your pre-op preparation? 2 week liquid diet
Out of 10, how strong is your real life support team? Do you have any concerns or fears about the surgery or your new life? 10 - I do have a fear of transfer addiction but mostly right now I just look forward to feeling better!
What is your name? Missy
How old are you? 25
What are your weight stats? SW/CW/GW 275/272/120
Where do you live? Wisconsin
Who is your surgeon? Dr. Bobby Wu with the Bariatric Institute of Wisconsin
Which surgery are you having done? RNY
What is your surgery date? 12/23/09
Have you always beenoverweight ? Yep...as long as I can remember
What made you decide that surgery was the path for you? I watched my sister in law go through it and did a tremendous amount of research.
What are the top five things you can't wait to do/experience once you are slimmer?
1--Shop at a normal clothing store
2--Run around without getting out of breath
3--Fit in a airplane seat comfortably
4--Have my husband carry me
5--Spend less than $40 on a bra
What is your pre-op preparation? 1 week liquid protien diet
Out of 10, how strong is your real life support team? Do you have any concerns or fears about the surgery or your new life? I have been pretty fortunate and would say that my support team is about an 8. My biggest fear is the breathing tube. That scares me!
Thank you for letting me get a chance to share my story with the rest of my OH family!
How old are you? 25
What are your weight stats? SW/CW/GW 275/272/120
Where do you live? Wisconsin
Who is your surgeon? Dr. Bobby Wu with the Bariatric Institute of Wisconsin
Which surgery are you having done? RNY
What is your surgery date? 12/23/09
Have you always been
What made you decide that surgery was the path for you? I watched my sister in law go through it and did a tremendous amount of research.
What are the top five things you can't wait to do/experience once you are slimmer?
1--Shop at a normal clothing store
2--Run around without getting out of breath
3--Fit in a airplane seat comfortably
4--Have my husband carry me
5--Spend less than $40 on a bra
What is your pre-op preparation? 1 week liquid protien diet
Out of 10, how strong is your real life support team? Do you have any concerns or fears about the surgery or your new life? I have been pretty fortunate and would say that my support team is about an 8. My biggest fear is the breathing tube. That scares me!
Thank you for letting me get a chance to share my story with the rest of my OH family!
I bleed BLACK and GOLD...STEELERS FOOTBALL...Its in my soul!
What is your name? Shayla
How old are you? I'm a few days away from being 23
What are your weight stats? SW/CW/GW 323/320/140-150
Where do you live? Cold Ohio
Who is your surgeon? Dr Ben-Meir
Which surgery are you having done? RNY
What is your surgery date? DECEMBER 24
Have you always been overweight? Yes...sadly
What made you decide that surgery was the path for you? I am just plain fed up. I want to live....I want to be a mother and a wife....and I don't want my weight to be a hang up
What are the top five things you can't wait to do/experience once you are slimmer?
1. NORMAL CLOTHING!!!!!
2.Riding amusement park rides
3. Flying without the extra embarrassment of an extented belt
4. Not getting worn out just doing everyday tasks, and living
5. Did I mention...NORMAL CLOTHING.... =]
What is your pre-op preparation? not sure yet...i'll get back to you after December 3rd
Out of 10, how strong is your real life support team? Do you have any concerns or fears about the surgery or your new life?
My team is rooting for me. THey are a strong solid 9.5 (lol would of had a ten but they are nervous) They are concerned about the surgery...I mean...I am to =] but that is mostly it.
How old are you? I'm a few days away from being 23
What are your weight stats? SW/CW/GW 323/320/140-150
Where do you live? Cold Ohio
Who is your surgeon? Dr Ben-Meir
Which surgery are you having done? RNY
What is your surgery date? DECEMBER 24
Have you always been overweight? Yes...sadly
What made you decide that surgery was the path for you? I am just plain fed up. I want to live....I want to be a mother and a wife....and I don't want my weight to be a hang up
What are the top five things you can't wait to do/experience once you are slimmer?
1. NORMAL CLOTHING!!!!!
2.Riding amusement park rides
3. Flying without the extra embarrassment of an extented belt
4. Not getting worn out just doing everyday tasks, and living
5. Did I mention...NORMAL CLOTHING.... =]
What is your pre-op preparation? not sure yet...i'll get back to you after December 3rd
Out of 10, how strong is your real life support team? Do you have any concerns or fears about the surgery or your new life?
My team is rooting for me. THey are a strong solid 9.5 (lol would of had a ten but they are nervous) They are concerned about the surgery...I mean...I am to =] but that is mostly it.
What is your name? Suzette
How old are you? Just turned 32
What are your weight stats? SW 291 /CW 287 /GW Surgeons 165 Mine - I will be happy with 180 but want 145
Where do you live? Chicago
Who is your surgeon? Dr. Denham
Which surgery are you having done? RNY
What is your surgery date? 12/2/09
Have you always been overweight? I fought obesity all my life - By this I mean I was fat as a baby and average growing up. In highschool I got down to 125 - 135 by being on the swim team - Working out 3 hours a day for 6 days/wk then as soon as that stopped I went up to 180 when I got married and went up from there.
What made you decide that surgery was the path for you? My children, my quality of life, and sick of failure
What are the top five things you can't wait to do/experience once you are slimmer?
1. Keep up with my kids and not look like a blob running
2. Ride roller coasters again
3. Date - I have been divorced for 2 years now and seperated for 3 years and I'm starting to feel lonley but I don't feel "pretty" enough to date and don't know where to go to meet someone.
4. Ride my bike for a mile without hurting
5. Walk for 2 miles without slowing down
6. Enjoy life with no/better sleep apnea, better diabetes, and less health problems.
What is your pre-op preparation? 2 week liquid diet which SUCKS, Only 10 more days.
Out of 10, how strong is your real life support team? 10 - My family can't wait. Do you have any concerns or fears about the surgery or your new life? Yes, I'm scared I will die and leave my kids with no one. They are only 4 and they have no one but me. They have their grandma and grandpa bt it's not the same as mommy.
How old are you? Just turned 32
What are your weight stats? SW 291 /CW 287 /GW Surgeons 165 Mine - I will be happy with 180 but want 145
Where do you live? Chicago
Who is your surgeon? Dr. Denham
Which surgery are you having done? RNY
What is your surgery date? 12/2/09
Have you always been overweight? I fought obesity all my life - By this I mean I was fat as a baby and average growing up. In highschool I got down to 125 - 135 by being on the swim team - Working out 3 hours a day for 6 days/wk then as soon as that stopped I went up to 180 when I got married and went up from there.
What made you decide that surgery was the path for you? My children, my quality of life, and sick of failure
What are the top five things you can't wait to do/experience once you are slimmer?
1. Keep up with my kids and not look like a blob running
2. Ride roller coasters again
3. Date - I have been divorced for 2 years now and seperated for 3 years and I'm starting to feel lonley but I don't feel "pretty" enough to date and don't know where to go to meet someone.
4. Ride my bike for a mile without hurting
5. Walk for 2 miles without slowing down
6. Enjoy life with no/better sleep apnea, better diabetes, and less health problems.
What is your pre-op preparation? 2 week liquid diet which SUCKS, Only 10 more days.
Out of 10, how strong is your real life support team? 10 - My family can't wait. Do you have any concerns or fears about the surgery or your new life? Yes, I'm scared I will die and leave my kids with no one. They are only 4 and they have no one but me. They have their grandma and grandpa bt it's not the same as mommy.
What is your name? Delora
How old are you? 49 will be 50 on dec 8
What are your weight stats? SW/CW/GW 240-- 140
Where do you live? eaton
Who is your surgeon? Dr. Shumacher
Which surgery are you having done? RNY
What is your surgery date? dec 3
Have you always been overweight? no,, just been adding to it year after year starting at age 30
What made you decide that surgery was the path for you? I want to be at a healthy weight
What are the top five things you can't wait to do/experience once you are slimmer?
1. have my picture taken with my family or any one.. I hate seeing pictures of myself this size,
2. buy cute clothes
3. seeing people who I haven't seen in awhile
4. not having all the aches and pains
5. being a role model to friends and family with a healthy life style
What is your pre-op preparation? I am eating anything I want up to the day before,, then its clear liquids and bowel prep.
Out of 10, how strong is your real life support team? Do you have any concerns or fears about the surgery or your new life?
support is a 10 plus,, the only thing that scares me is blood clots.
How old are you? 49 will be 50 on dec 8
What are your weight stats? SW/CW/GW 240-- 140
Where do you live? eaton
Who is your surgeon? Dr. Shumacher
Which surgery are you having done? RNY
What is your surgery date? dec 3
Have you always been overweight? no,, just been adding to it year after year starting at age 30
What made you decide that surgery was the path for you? I want to be at a healthy weight
What are the top five things you can't wait to do/experience once you are slimmer?
1. have my picture taken with my family or any one.. I hate seeing pictures of myself this size,
2. buy cute clothes
3. seeing people who I haven't seen in awhile
4. not having all the aches and pains
5. being a role model to friends and family with a healthy life style
What is your pre-op preparation? I am eating anything I want up to the day before,, then its clear liquids and bowel prep.
Out of 10, how strong is your real life support team? Do you have any concerns or fears about the surgery or your new life?
support is a 10 plus,, the only thing that scares me is blood clots.
What is your name? Tracy
How old are you? 40
What are your weight stats? SW/CW/GW 325/-/140-150
Where do you live? Ohio
Who is your surgeon? Dr. Peter Lalor
Which surgery are you having done? RNY
What is your surgery date? Dec 22, 2009
Have you always been overweight? Yes
What made you decide that surgery was the path for you? I have a baby and 2 teenagers I want to be around for to see grow up. So I want to be healthier
What are the top five things you can't wait to do/experience once you are slimmer?
1. Ride roller coasters
2. Buy cute clothes that fit good
3. Get off of insulin
4. Feel better about myself so that I can feel better about my relationships with others
5. My one truly vain and personal reason... I have a twin sister who weighs about 110. Would love to have a pic of the 2 of us that she isn't ashamed to have/be in. And to tell her to get over herself! She has always told me that I am the reason she will never let herself gain weight. It disgusts her.
What is your pre-op preparation? 2 week liquid diet, then 2 days clear liquids
Out of 10, how strong is your real life support team? Do you have any concerns or fears about the surgery or your new life?
Till they go back to work and school its a 10, nervous about taking care of baby after the holidays are over with. (Being able to lift him) Kind of scared that something could go wrong in surgery
Hoping I don't fail at this too.
Hope everything goes well for you all. Happy Holidays
Tracy
How old are you? 40
What are your weight stats? SW/CW/GW 325/-/140-150
Where do you live? Ohio
Who is your surgeon? Dr. Peter Lalor
Which surgery are you having done? RNY
What is your surgery date? Dec 22, 2009
Have you always been overweight? Yes
What made you decide that surgery was the path for you? I have a baby and 2 teenagers I want to be around for to see grow up. So I want to be healthier
What are the top five things you can't wait to do/experience once you are slimmer?
1. Ride roller coasters
2. Buy cute clothes that fit good
3. Get off of insulin
4. Feel better about myself so that I can feel better about my relationships with others
5. My one truly vain and personal reason... I have a twin sister who weighs about 110. Would love to have a pic of the 2 of us that she isn't ashamed to have/be in. And to tell her to get over herself! She has always told me that I am the reason she will never let herself gain weight. It disgusts her.
What is your pre-op preparation? 2 week liquid diet, then 2 days clear liquids
Out of 10, how strong is your real life support team? Do you have any concerns or fears about the surgery or your new life?
Till they go back to work and school its a 10, nervous about taking care of baby after the holidays are over with. (Being able to lift him) Kind of scared that something could go wrong in surgery
Hoping I don't fail at this too.
Hope everything goes well for you all. Happy Holidays
Tracy
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