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Hello all. New to this site, I am an active member of a couple of boards but they are national and it is nice to see one for Michigan.
My story is fairly typical..nice girl with big appetite for life and I just didn't stop eating..and I never started to move (successfully or long term). I have done all the diets and yo-yo stuff. Nothing new there. I am ready to make that long term commitment to my health but I don't want to be 75 years old and finally reach goal weight!
I am pre-op and my surgery is scheduled for 09/16/09 @ UofM w/Dr. Birkmeyer. I am quite excited about it. Have been thinking about this for 3 years and actively working toward the surgery for the past 6 months.
Have done 12 weeks of group therapy for why I eat..what I eat and how I can change this behavior. Done all the required hoops for the program. Met w/the surgeon this past Tuesday and the only thing left is my pre-anesthesia work-up.
Have all my chewable vits in the cupboard and trying to use up the rest of my non-chewables. If I don't then they will go to my hubby.
I am 441 pounds...and my goal is 199. If I get below that..YAY! But once I hit 199 I will reassess my goals/needs.
I have been moving/exercising as much as my knees/ankles will let me and I am eating a lot differently than I was 6 mos ago.
Very excited...rather anxious! And really wishing these last couple of weeks would go as fast as the previous 6 months have gone!!!!
Looking foward to meeting you all.
My story is fairly typical..nice girl with big appetite for life and I just didn't stop eating..and I never started to move (successfully or long term). I have done all the diets and yo-yo stuff. Nothing new there. I am ready to make that long term commitment to my health but I don't want to be 75 years old and finally reach goal weight!
I am pre-op and my surgery is scheduled for 09/16/09 @ UofM w/Dr. Birkmeyer. I am quite excited about it. Have been thinking about this for 3 years and actively working toward the surgery for the past 6 months.
Have done 12 weeks of group therapy for why I eat..what I eat and how I can change this behavior. Done all the required hoops for the program. Met w/the surgeon this past Tuesday and the only thing left is my pre-anesthesia work-up.
Have all my chewable vits in the cupboard and trying to use up the rest of my non-chewables. If I don't then they will go to my hubby.
I am 441 pounds...and my goal is 199. If I get below that..YAY! But once I hit 199 I will reassess my goals/needs.
I have been moving/exercising as much as my knees/ankles will let me and I am eating a lot differently than I was 6 mos ago.
Very excited...rather anxious! And really wishing these last couple of weeks would go as fast as the previous 6 months have gone!!!!
Looking foward to meeting you all.
Welcome. I do the Michigan board and the over fifty forum. It really keeps me busy. I know what you mean about time slowing down. I was lucky and they moved my surgery up from August to July, so I didn't have much time to get too anxious.
Have you been successful losing weight during the past 6 months? I'll tell you, after surgery you won't be able to eat, even if you want to. I played cards with my friends the other day, and there were a lot of snacks, and it didn't even bother me at all, not being able to eat them. I was totally surprised and pleased. I made good choices and felt good about myself. The day I went in for surgery, I was totally calm and didn't have any signs of nervousness at all. I knew I was doing the right thing for me and my family. I'll be around for a long time now!
Good luck in your journey. Not too many days left now.
Jan
Have you been successful losing weight during the past 6 months? I'll tell you, after surgery you won't be able to eat, even if you want to. I played cards with my friends the other day, and there were a lot of snacks, and it didn't even bother me at all, not being able to eat them. I was totally surprised and pleased. I made good choices and felt good about myself. The day I went in for surgery, I was totally calm and didn't have any signs of nervousness at all. I knew I was doing the right thing for me and my family. I'll be around for a long time now!
Good luck in your journey. Not too many days left now.
Jan
Welcome aboard. Enjoy the ride.
I am waiting for my surgery too.
"When we stop running away from the situation that is scary - that is the moment we discover how strong we really are. So, acknowledge your strength...rejoice in it...and start breathing in life, as the beautiful, strong soul (being) that you truly are." - Rachna Sirtaj.......Love & Peace
Congrats on your upcoming date, I know you'll be fine, your surgery date is my hubby's b-day!
Welcome to the MI boards,
Edie
Welcome to the MI boards,
Edie
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