Hiya Everyone!

Hiya Everyone!

I'm Heather. I am finally, finally updating my profile and actually learning to navigate this site, with help from my mom, MarciaM. I'm sure many of you know her! Anyway, I am hoping to find support and maybe even give support to some, as I finally have a date for my bypass surgery. On Dec. 1, 2008, I will finally have my surgery at Good Samaritan in West Islip. I am verrrrry excited and verrrry nervous, too! I love my surgeon, Dr. Cussatti and I feel very comfortable with him, so that is helping to calm some of my fears. I just am hoping that this will be the beginning of the rest of my life. There are so many things, big and small, that I want to do but just can't now. So, here begins my journey and I would love to talk to all of you! I'm sure sharing experiences will be a great help!
Hope to hear from you all soon!

Congratulations Heather! I am so happy for you!

Hello Heather,
Nice to meet you and congrats on having your surgery on Dec 1st, that will be here before ya know it!   Yes this is the beginning of your new life! What a crazy ride so make sure you strap in.....  and ENJOY it! 

Have a great day!
~hugs~

Thanks soooo much! I am getting nervous, but I am excited, too!  Any advice for me? I'll take it all! =)
 
Hugs

Welcome!

This site is a great form for support (getting or giving it) I had RNY (2 years ago )and my Mom had it 6 months later. It has been an amazing experience to share together!!! CONGRATULATIONS on making the decision to change your life. I wish you a text book surgery, speedy recovery and AMAZING results.

hugs,
Britt

Thank you so much for those lovely words! I am sure this is the right path for me. I just hope it goes well. Text book sounds good!   I'll let you know how it all goes... =)  Any advice for me?
Talk to you soon!
Hugs

Hi Heather!

1) Set your ultimate goal and be DETERMINED to get there!
2) set up mini goals that will help you get to your ultimate goal
3) take your measurements pre-op and then each post op month (you will be amazed - and if the scale is STUCK you will see that you are shrinking in inches)
4) take B4 pictures and then take pictures each post op month.
5) log your intake on fitday.com or caloriecount.com (calories count is my favorite)
6) as soon as you can start exercising - start
7) be committed to make LIFE LONG changes - NOT just changes until you lose the weight
8) get support and give support
9) Keep your profile updated - think of all the profiles that you have viewed and been inspired by ... pay it forward
10) enjoy your journey


OH for the hospital bring slip on shoes, easy to get on -loose fitting clothes and chapstick!

hugs,
Britt

Wow! Thanks! I'm going to write those down and keep them in mind...not sure if I will enjoy the beginning of the journey--like the first few days, but at least I will know that I am on the right path!
If I can be personal...are you at your goal? Or, how much have you lost?  You seem like you must have done really well with all of this! And, you look great in your avatar! Well, thanks so much again! I'll keep you posted... =)

Hugsssss

Hi Heather!

Yes, I am at goal.


I reached goal @ exactly 11 months to the day. I did struggle shorty after that with the scale going up and down -- basically if I didn't follow the rules ... my scale reminded me.

I freaked out if i saw the scale up a pound.

Now, I realize that between 142 and 147 is my acceptable range (though i like staying closer to the 142 side of the range) . If I go above that - sirens and bells sound off.

Take a look at my profile - I've kept a very detailed profile from the start of my journey until now.

hugs,
Britt

By the way....would you like to be my friend? hehe I sound like I'm 6! =)