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Topic: RE: Anyone with experience having WLS at BMI 37-39
I have been researching for about a year. I have narrowed it to two doctors both at Center of Excellence in WLS. One is in Bismarck Dr. Bruderer and the other Dr. Graham in Sioux Falls. My question I guess was more if it sounds like I might have a chance. I have already started to gather the last 10 years of weight loss yo yo up and down. I have requested my records from doctor I have been on Phenteramine 3 times in the past 10 years with success until I am taken off the drug. I also used weigh****chers, herbalife, and YMCA which I have requested records for all to show my trials. I know I am looking at a lifestyle change I just feel like I need the right tool to get me started and stick to it.
Topic: Welcome Queenie1 to the losers bench!
Queenie1 had her surgery this morning (3/16) at 830 am ( to the best of my knowledge on the time). I talked to her husband and he said everything went good and that she was sleeping. I know what that is like!
Wishing her much success in the upcoming times ahead. Will give more of an up date tomorrow after I visit her.
Kelly/tink
Wishing her much success in the upcoming times ahead. Will give more of an up date tomorrow after I visit her.
Kelly/tink
Maintaining! Start weight 257,Current weight 122,Loss of 135# and 114 inches,Size 22-24W now size 4 to 0 (zero),Healthy life=Priceless
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Topic: RE: Anyone with experience having WLS at BMI 37-39
I am guessing many have some type of experience to some point. I am not sure what your real question is tho. Are you trying to find out if you have enough history to warrant getting the surgery? Are you asking what it is you need to do? More information on what you are really looking for would be helpful. Would love to help you answer questions at any time.
If you think you are ready to make a life long commitment to this life style change, it never hurts to research it good,meet with doctors and try to get the ball rolling. The worst thing that could happen is you don't qualify for it. Then you would at least know what you need to do to be able to qualify. You need a bases to be able to build your case.
It sounds like with your family history and your own history that there are issues there to warrant a surgery. The surgery is not the fix all of the world. You have to be so committed to using your "new tool" to make it work for you. You have to take vitamins for the rest of your life like clock work. You have to give up somethings that are current in your life now to make the changes. You have/need a support system in place when you go through this. This is not an easy journey.
Please ask away. Research all angles and study hard. It is worth it in the end
Kelly/tink
If you think you are ready to make a life long commitment to this life style change, it never hurts to research it good,meet with doctors and try to get the ball rolling. The worst thing that could happen is you don't qualify for it. Then you would at least know what you need to do to be able to qualify. You need a bases to be able to build your case.
It sounds like with your family history and your own history that there are issues there to warrant a surgery. The surgery is not the fix all of the world. You have to be so committed to using your "new tool" to make it work for you. You have to take vitamins for the rest of your life like clock work. You have to give up somethings that are current in your life now to make the changes. You have/need a support system in place when you go through this. This is not an easy journey.
Please ask away. Research all angles and study hard. It is worth it in the end
Kelly/tink
Maintaining! Start weight 257,Current weight 122,Loss of 135# and 114 inches,Size 22-24W now size 4 to 0 (zero),Healthy life=Priceless
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Topic: Anyone with experience having WLS at BMI 37-39
I have fought weight all my life. I have done the Yo-Yo affect. I also have been on diets 3 time doctor supervised using the Phentermine drug everytime I go off the drug I gain the weight and sometimes more back. When I did lose the weight on Phenteramine and even off I exercised sometime from 3 times a week all the way up to 7 times a week hard. I just have no success long term. I have done alot of research on WLS and I am so prepared and wanting to go forward but I am afraid that insurance will not cover. I have started to have problems with my ankles just recently sprained it badly and will continue to have problems with it for up to a year is what I was told. I also have GERD I had surgery for it in 2003 but after that had a child and it no longer is working I can't take medication for it because I am allergic to all the meds I can use and have severe lifethreatening reactions from taking them. Due the the reactions I now carry and Epi Pen. I have dealt with depression but mostly due to lack of self confidence cause by the weight. I have heart disease, high blood pressure, and Diabetes in my immediate family. I want to take care of this before it is to out of control does anyone have any experience with a similiar situation to mine. I have BCBS.
Topic: Happy St.Patty's Day
An Irishman was terribly overweight, so his doctor put him on a diet.
"I want you to eat regularly for 2 days, then skip a day, and repeat this procedure for 2 weeks. The next time I see you, you should have lost at least 5 pounds.
When the Irishman returned, he shocked the doctor by having lost nearly 60lbs!
"Why, that's amazing!" the doctor said, "Did you follow my instructions?"
The Irishman nodded..."I'll tell you though, by jaesuz, I t'aut I were going to drop dead on dat 3rd day."
"From the hunger, you mean?" asked the doctor.
"No, from all that dhere skippin"
"I want you to eat regularly for 2 days, then skip a day, and repeat this procedure for 2 weeks. The next time I see you, you should have lost at least 5 pounds.
When the Irishman returned, he shocked the doctor by having lost nearly 60lbs!
"Why, that's amazing!" the doctor said, "Did you follow my instructions?"
The Irishman nodded..."I'll tell you though, by jaesuz, I t'aut I were going to drop dead on dat 3rd day."
"From the hunger, you mean?" asked the doctor.
"No, from all that dhere skippin"
Maintaining! Start weight 257,Current weight 122,Loss of 135# and 114 inches,Size 22-24W now size 4 to 0 (zero),Healthy life=Priceless
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Topic: RE: Head Hunger
Stacey: how many calories are you getting in per day? Now that you are exercising you might really BE hungry.
I still struggle with knowing whether I am really hungry or not. I figure it out when I am out of my routine because I won't eat then!
I've seen lots of folks suggest that you drink something when you think you are hungry. If you are still hungry 30 minutes later, eat!
are you eating denser foods yet? If you are mostly eating soft stuff that won't keep you full as long either.
hang in there!
judi
Topic: RE: Head Hunger
Well, I'm pre-op, but from what I've read from others, people also generally recommend eating protein first, then veggies. If there's any room left, then carbs - fruit, whole grains preferably. Try to make sure your snacks are protein-dense vs things like triscuits. I'm not saying that things like triscuits are bad since they're whole grain, but it's hard to overeat on protein, yet easy to do with carbs. Plus, protein takes much longer to digest so you'll be hungry less frequently than if you're eating carb-based things like crackers, applesauce, etc. For snacks, you could do rolled up deli meat or low carb/ SF protein bars, SF yogurt, etc. Have you ever tried low-fat (or FF, whatever you want) cream cheese spread over deli ham & rolled up - yum!
HW / SW / CW / GW 299 / 287 / 160 / 140 Feb '09 / Mar '09 / Dec '13 /Aug '10
Appendicitis/Bowel Obstruction Surgery 8/21/10
Beat Hodgkin's Lymphoma! 7/15/2011 - 1/26/2012 
Ran Half-Marathon 10/14/2012
First Pregnancy, Due 8/12/14 I LOVE MY DS!!!
Topic: RE: It is that time again
Truly outstanding progress Kelly!!!! 
I can't wait to start posting progress like yours. I've got 1.5 weeks until surgery!
HW / SW / CW / GW 299 / 287 / 160 / 140 Feb '09 / Mar '09 / Dec '13 /Aug '10
Appendicitis/Bowel Obstruction Surgery 8/21/10
Beat Hodgkin's Lymphoma! 7/15/2011 - 1/26/2012
Ran Half-Marathon 10/14/2012
First Pregnancy, Due 8/12/14 I LOVE MY DS!!!
Topic: It is that time again
Here it is time to post my newest measurements:
Key:
( )= starting size
Neck= (16.5) 13.5
Upper L Arm= (17) 12.5
Upper R Arm= (18) 13
L Wrist= (6.5) 6
R Wrist= (6.5) 5.75
Upper chest= (47) 34
Breast Area= (44) 34
Waist= (46) 32
Hips= (54.5) 41.5
L Thigh= (27) 21.5
R Thigh= (27) 21
L Calve= (17) 16
R Calve= (17) 15.75
L Ankle= (9.5) 9
R Ankle= (9.5) 9
Total inches lost head to toe= 76.5 inches.
Pants= (22W) 13
Shirt= (2X) Med/12
Undies= (10) 7
Shoes= (8/8.5) 7.5
Rings= (8) 5.5
Total sizes lost= 20.5 sizes
Total weight lost=
Starting weight 252
Current weight 160
Down 92 pounds in 7 months. Still going!
I have 12 pounds to go to reach my Doctors goal. I have 25 pounds to go to reach my personal goal.
Kelly/tink
Here it is time to post my newest measurements:
Key:
( )= starting size
Neck= (16.5) 13.5
Upper L Arm= (17) 12.5
Upper R Arm= (18) 13
L Wrist= (6.5) 6
R Wrist= (6.5) 5.75
Upper chest= (47) 34
Breast Area= (44) 34
Waist= (46) 32
Hips= (54.5) 41.5
L Thigh= (27) 21.5
R Thigh= (27) 21
L Calve= (17) 16
R Calve= (17) 15.75
L Ankle= (9.5) 9
R Ankle= (9.5) 9
Total inches lost head to toe= 76.5 inches.
Pants= (22W) 13
Shirt= (2X) Med/12
Undies= (10) 7
Shoes= (8/8.5) 7.5
Rings= (8) 5.5
Total sizes lost= 20.5 sizes
Total weight lost=
Starting weight 252
Current weight 160
Down 92 pounds in 7 months. Still going!
I have 12 pounds to go to reach my Doctors goal. I have 25 pounds to go to reach my personal goal.
Kelly/tink
Maintaining! Start weight 257,Current weight 122,Loss of 135# and 114 inches,Size 22-24W now size 4 to 0 (zero),Healthy life=Priceless
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Topic: RE: Head Hunger
I have heard that head hunger is tough. I personally have not had that. I am thankful in a way that I was so sick after surgery I could of cared less if food was ever around me again. To this day I still do not delight in foods. I eat because I know I have to,not because I even feel hungry (this sensation has not yet returned). This can be as big of an issue as having head hunger. Keep yourself busy when you get those extra urges,do crafts,take a walk,chew gum do something to ward off that evil monster.Maybe try a protein that is more dense-maybe some chewy meat (jerky) would be helpful. Sometimes it is more of an oral fixation then true hunger.In this life we have to do whatever works above and beyond foods. Find a happy place.
I wish you the best of luck!
Kelly/tink
I wish you the best of luck!
Kelly/tink
Maintaining! Start weight 257,Current weight 122,Loss of 135# and 114 inches,Size 22-24W now size 4 to 0 (zero),Healthy life=Priceless
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