I'VE BEEN APPROVED
on 6/15/07 3:22 am - Raleigh, NC
I,ve been approved for surgery. My surgery date is July 11th. My surgeon is Dr. Paul Enoch. Have to have a filter put me Monday morning at Rex Hospital. And have to lose 16 pounds or they will reschedule. I am on my way to being a loser. I am doing my happy dance. I was 466 pounds. I am 416 now. 
on 6/15/07 7:13 am - Raleigh, NC
THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONGRATULATIONS, AND YES I WILL CERTAINLY GO AHEAD AND DO A LITTLE DANCE WITH MOMMA (WIFE) TONIGHT. HAVE A BLESSED DAY!!!
First visit to surgeon - 288 ~ bmi 45.1
2 week pre-op 252 ~ bmi 39.5
Total lost - 153 Since surgery - 117!
Goal weight - 155 (mine) 180 (surgeons)
Current weight - 135 (2020 I lost 10lbs due to dedicating myself to working out more and being in better shape)
1/14/2025 still maintaining 135 :-)
Extended TT, lipo, fat injections - 11/2011
BA/BL/Arm Lift - 7/2014
Scar revision on arms - 3/2015
HALO laser on arms/neck 9/2016
Thigh Lift 10/2020
Thigh Lift revision 10/2021
Contratulations! I know that you must be incredibly excited. I'm sure that you'll continue to take care of yourself and loose the remaining 16 lbs required before surgery.
All the best,
Barb
Barbara
ObesityHelp Coach and Support Group Leader
http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/bcumbo_group/
High-264, Current-148, Goal-145
on 6/15/07 7:30 am - Raleigh, NC
DEAR SLOAN, SORRY I SENT YOU A PREVIOUS MESSAGE ADDRESSED TO BARBARA, I AM REAL NEW AT THIS INTERNET THING SO I WILL CLAIM THE " I DUNNO SYNDROME" LOL. THANK YOU FOR YOUR WELL WISHES ON MY UPCOMING SURGERY. I AM VERY EXCITED ABOUT GETTING IT OVER WITH, BUT VERY NERVOUS ABOUT HAVING THE FILTER PUT IN THIS COMING MONDAY TO HELP PREVENT ANY POTENTIAL BLOOD CLOTS GOING TO MY LUNGS OR HEART. I HOPE YOU ALSO GET TO THE VICTORY CIRCLE AND ARE AWARDED CONFIRMATION OF INSURANCE APPROVAL TOGETHER WITH A SURGERY DATE SOON SO YOU CAN JOIN THE YEA CLUB. THANKS AGAIN AND HAVE AN AWESOME WEEKEND!!! LEVI
on 6/15/07 7:19 am - Raleigh, NC
DEAR BARBARA, THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONGRATULATIONS AS WELL. I APPRECIATE YOUR WELL WISHES ON MY UPCOMING SURGERY. I AM VERY EXCITED ABOUT GETTING IT OVER WITH, BUT VERY NERVOUS ABOUT HAVING THE FILTER PUT IN THIS COMING MONDAY TO HELP PREVENT ANY POTENTIAL BLOOD CLOTS GOING TO MY LUNGS OR HEART. THANKS AGAIN AND HAVE AN AWESOME WEEKEND!!!
on 6/15/07 7:31 am - Raleigh, NC
DEAR BARBARA, THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONGRATULATIONS AS WELL. I APPRECIATE YOUR WELL WISHES ON MY UPCOMING SURGERY. I AM VERY EXCITED ABOUT GETTING IT OVER WITH, BUT VERY NERVOUS ABOUT HAVING THE FILTER PUT IN THIS COMING MONDAY TO HELP PREVENT ANY POTENTIAL BLOOD CLOTS GOING TO MY LUNGS OR HEART. THANKS AGAIN AND HAVE AN AWESOME WEEKEND!!!
