So, what's your story?
This board was once really active, and we used to all get together and do lunches and other fun stuff. So, we knew each other really well. But, then things slowed down a whole, whole lot. We seem to have some new posters and some returning posters. So, tell us about your weight loss journey.
I will start.
I am Melissa. I had Lap RNY on Jan. 15, 2004. So, I am almost 5 years out from surgery. I lost all of my extra weight in just 11 months and hung our there for about a year before I gained a few and leveled out. I have been the same weight and size for about 3 years now. I had the surgery to fix my stomach, and I have also had some therapy to fix the head as I had disordered eating as they say. I still attend a support group every month, and I am active on a few boards on here. And I really think that has made the difference in keeping the weight off and staying healthy.
I had plastic sugery in January of 2006. I had a tummy tuck, breast lift, and breast augmentation. I haven't been really pleased with the results in the long run. So, when I decide to get my arms done, I will be using a different surgeon. If anyone is interested in hearing about my plastic surgery journey, I will be glad to talk to you and explain what happened and why I am not pleased.
So, where are you in your journey to lose weight and keep it off?
Melissa
I will start.
I am Melissa. I had Lap RNY on Jan. 15, 2004. So, I am almost 5 years out from surgery. I lost all of my extra weight in just 11 months and hung our there for about a year before I gained a few and leveled out. I have been the same weight and size for about 3 years now. I had the surgery to fix my stomach, and I have also had some therapy to fix the head as I had disordered eating as they say. I still attend a support group every month, and I am active on a few boards on here. And I really think that has made the difference in keeping the weight off and staying healthy.
I had plastic sugery in January of 2006. I had a tummy tuck, breast lift, and breast augmentation. I haven't been really pleased with the results in the long run. So, when I decide to get my arms done, I will be using a different surgeon. If anyone is interested in hearing about my plastic surgery journey, I will be glad to talk to you and explain what happened and why I am not pleased.
So, where are you in your journey to lose weight and keep it off?
Melissa
I miss everyone and all the get-togethers we use to have! I miss our Queen Arlies and her words of wisdom, but I know she has her hands full right now with her family....
Okay here is my story - my name is Marci and I am 36 years old. I looked into having weight loss surgery for two years, I found out that my insurance had an exclusion policy and would not pay for weight loss surgery but I was finally able to get in with Vocational Rehab. The day I was suppose to go for my first consulation with the surgeon, I called my Vocational Rehab counselor to make sure everything was a go, only to find out that funding had been pulled and Vocational Rehab would no longer be able to pay for any gastric bypass surgeries. I was crushed, especially since I had gone thru the hoops and nobody, not even my VR couselor, had bothered to even call and tell me that funding had been pulled! I searched and searched for other options and my husband and I realized the only way I would be able to have the surgery would be to take out a second mortgage on our home. I had RNY Bypass surgery in May of 2006 at CMMC with Dr. Cleveland. I know that Dr. Cleveland helped saved my life and I will always be greatful to him and Adam at CMMC. I had gotten up to 350 pounds when I realized I had to do something or I would not live to see my babies grow up! On the day of my surgery I weighed in at 332 pounds - I am now at 169 pounds and feel great! I have always been obese, so this is so new to me. I had to learn not only how to eat all over again, but also how to shop for clothes. I was never able to shop at Wal-Mart or regular stores before surgery, I always had to get my clothes from Lane Bryant or Catherines.
My husband was very scared of me having the surgery, but he told me if I felt I needed to do this then he would be there for me. He is happy with the outcome, but said he did not want me to lose any more - he does not like being able to see my collarbone! Once I get the second mortgage paid off, I want to go and have all this loose skin removed and breast augmentation since I lost them in the process!
Melissa, you will have to fill me in on your plastic surgery so I will know what to look out for when I get ready to tackle that obstacle!
Okay here is my story - my name is Marci and I am 36 years old. I looked into having weight loss surgery for two years, I found out that my insurance had an exclusion policy and would not pay for weight loss surgery but I was finally able to get in with Vocational Rehab. The day I was suppose to go for my first consulation with the surgeon, I called my Vocational Rehab counselor to make sure everything was a go, only to find out that funding had been pulled and Vocational Rehab would no longer be able to pay for any gastric bypass surgeries. I was crushed, especially since I had gone thru the hoops and nobody, not even my VR couselor, had bothered to even call and tell me that funding had been pulled! I searched and searched for other options and my husband and I realized the only way I would be able to have the surgery would be to take out a second mortgage on our home. I had RNY Bypass surgery in May of 2006 at CMMC with Dr. Cleveland. I know that Dr. Cleveland helped saved my life and I will always be greatful to him and Adam at CMMC. I had gotten up to 350 pounds when I realized I had to do something or I would not live to see my babies grow up! On the day of my surgery I weighed in at 332 pounds - I am now at 169 pounds and feel great! I have always been obese, so this is so new to me. I had to learn not only how to eat all over again, but also how to shop for clothes. I was never able to shop at Wal-Mart or regular stores before surgery, I always had to get my clothes from Lane Bryant or Catherines.
My husband was very scared of me having the surgery, but he told me if I felt I needed to do this then he would be there for me. He is happy with the outcome, but said he did not want me to lose any more - he does not like being able to see my collarbone! Once I get the second mortgage paid off, I want to go and have all this loose skin removed and breast augmentation since I lost them in the process!
Melissa, you will have to fill me in on your plastic surgery so I will know what to look out for when I get ready to tackle that obstacle!
Thanks girl! You look great yourself... I would give anything to get everyone back on the boards again, I miss all everyone! Each of you guys are what kept me going before, during, and after WLS! I am not sure why everyone left, guess we all just got busy with life - I know in my case I seem to be running all the time. I told my hubby that if my car ever sat in the garage for one whole day, the neighbors would think something had happened to me! I will do my best at trying to get back on track and start posting again!
Marci 
High Weight ! Day of Surgery ! Current weight ! Goal
350 ! 332 ! 163 ! 150
Hello everyon, I am new to this board, I am 3 weeks or so pre-op. I am a little nervous........ but soooo ready to be a banner!!! I am almost 40 years old and i have a 4 yr old daughter. I know if i dont get healthy I will not live to see my grandchildren. So, I am on my way to a healthier and slimmer me. I am nervous about eating after surgery. I think i my have been reading tooo much lol. Any way I will keep posting. IAny one with any suggestions please let me know!
I know exactly how you feel! Just hang on and get ready for a life changing journey... As for the eating after surgery, I basically had to learn how to eat all over again. For me, it only took one time of getting sick off a certain food and I knew to eliminate that food! Sweets are not an issue for me since sugar, I just made up my mind that anything that had real sugar would make me sick so I absolutely do not eat it! I read all the food labels - I am not going to take a chance that I might not dump on it, so as far as my mind is concerned, if I eat it it will make me sick and I hate being sick! lol
Best of luck to you!
Best of luck to you!
Marci
High Weight ! Day of Surgery ! Current weight ! Goal
350 ! 332 ! 163 ! 150
Well My name is Jay and I live in Clinton, MS, a suburb of Jackson. I have been overweight for as long as I can remember, and probably before that. My mom has had WLS, as has her brother, and a great aunt. The first two had great success, but my aunt didn't, because she is somewhat of an alcoholic (
). But here I am at the age of 17 and weighed 339 at my highest weight. I am now down to 305 and on the liquid pre-op diet. My surgery is two weeks from today (sept 2) and I cannot wait.
I have been watching shows on TLC, Discovery, and Discovery Health about WLS for the last 4 or 5 years. My dad asked me if I wanted the surgery a few times and it always made me mad. Last October I went to an endocrinologist and lost 70 lbs from 339. I got down to 269, and hadn't been that low since 9th grade. But this summer, after working out with the trainer for 8 weeks and stop going to the endocrinologist,I gained weight. I gained back to 300+, and realized that if I don't do something now, I am going to die at a VERY early age. I am 17 and pre-diabetic, hypertensive, and have bad knee problems. So, I researched and decided to make the jump to have WLS, and that's where I am now.
). But here I am at the age of 17 and weighed 339 at my highest weight. I am now down to 305 and on the liquid pre-op diet. My surgery is two weeks from today (sept 2) and I cannot wait. I have been watching shows on TLC, Discovery, and Discovery Health about WLS for the last 4 or 5 years. My dad asked me if I wanted the surgery a few times and it always made me mad. Last October I went to an endocrinologist and lost 70 lbs from 339. I got down to 269, and hadn't been that low since 9th grade. But this summer, after working out with the trainer for 8 weeks and stop going to the endocrinologist,I gained weight. I gained back to 300+, and realized that if I don't do something now, I am going to die at a VERY early age. I am 17 and pre-diabetic, hypertensive, and have bad knee problems. So, I researched and decided to make the jump to have WLS, and that's where I am now.
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