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Topic: RE: 1 Wee****il Sleeve!
Thanks for the encouragement. Amy's bike trip went great. She rode 450 miles (from Texas to Joplin, MO) in 7 days. She is now training for a triathalon. I can't keep up with that girl! :)
Topic: RE: 1 Wee****il Sleeve!
Congratulations. I've been wondering about you as well as Amy's bike trip.
I was scared and nervous up to the time I got my date. It took me a lot of time, research, and soul searching before I ever went to the seminar, then I was sold on the facility, but worried about all of the tests. It took some time because I had to have 2 sleep studies, 2 stress tests, 2 meetings with a cardiologist, a colonoscopy..... Anyway, by that time I had lost twice as much weight as Dr. B. required and was so ready for the surgery that I just wanted it done. I did stay very busy in the week prior to surgery. This would be a good week-end to take a short trip, clean your garage, clean out your closets (most of your winter stuff can go right now), etc.
The morning of the surgery there was some sort of delay & I didn't get into the o.r. 'til about an hour after I was scheduled. Then I stayed in the hospital for 2 extra days. From that point on the weight has dropped off at a better pace.
BEST WISHES.
I was scared and nervous up to the time I got my date. It took me a lot of time, research, and soul searching before I ever went to the seminar, then I was sold on the facility, but worried about all of the tests. It took some time because I had to have 2 sleep studies, 2 stress tests, 2 meetings with a cardiologist, a colonoscopy..... Anyway, by that time I had lost twice as much weight as Dr. B. required and was so ready for the surgery that I just wanted it done. I did stay very busy in the week prior to surgery. This would be a good week-end to take a short trip, clean your garage, clean out your closets (most of your winter stuff can go right now), etc.
The morning of the surgery there was some sort of delay & I didn't get into the o.r. 'til about an hour after I was scheduled. Then I stayed in the hospital for 2 extra days. From that point on the weight has dropped off at a better pace.
BEST WISHES.
5'3/4" 56 years young
Heaviest Weight 250; Consult Weight 232; Surgery Weight 211
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Heaviest Weight 250; Consult Weight 232; Surgery Weight 211
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Are you maintaining? Join us at http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/VSGM/discussion/
Topic: RE: 1 Wee****il Sleeve!
No you are not alone. I had several "what If" moments when I sat down and thought about it. So dont over analyze it!! I had so much anxiety and stress from everything I could hardly handle it. Wrapping up the work stuff was a huge part of that, but you know what it kept my mind busy and off the what ifs.
On surgery day I was very calm and relaxed. I knew I had done everything I could have done and it was all in Dr. B's hands....literally. Hang in there the days will go by pretty quick as you prepare for the Post-op.
On surgery day I was very calm and relaxed. I knew I had done everything I could have done and it was all in Dr. B's hands....literally. Hang in there the days will go by pretty quick as you prepare for the Post-op.
Jenny
Start Dec 09- 258
Day before surgery - 240
Topic: RE: Newbie here
Hi Shay! Got your friend request - thank you because you are my first one! Good luck on your pre-op diet. I start mine on the 30th.
Your surgery is only a week ahead of mine so, since we have the same surgeon, it will be interesting to compare notes.
Best of luck to you and I'll look forward to your progress!
Pam
Your surgery is only a week ahead of mine so, since we have the same surgeon, it will be interesting to compare notes.
Best of luck to you and I'll look forward to your progress!
Pam
Topic: 1 Wee****il Sleeve!
All cleared for surgery. Set for 07/28/10 (next Wednesday). I've been so focused on all the presurgery requirements that I guess I haven't had time to worry. Now, I'm really struggling with worry over leaks or other complications. Instead of the usual 30 minute surgery, Dr. Broussard tells me mine will take about 3 hours. He first has to undo or "take down" my fundoplicaton. This is a surgery I had two years ago for reflux where basically they wrap the top portion of my stomach around itself to create a valve to keep acid in its place. Unfortunately, it wasn't all that successful and I now have an ugly incisional hernia (Dr. B said he will fix that with another surgery in about 6 months). I am self pay since my insurance (United Healthcare) apparently doesn't realize the long term savings they will have by me losing this weight. Still, the financial part I'm ok with, but lots of anxiety over the "what if' thinking of what could go wrong. Am I alone in my thinking?
Topic: RE: Will be sleeved 7-28-10 Dr. Walton
I'm also scheduled for 07/28/10 with Dr. Broussard. Of course, Broussard and Walton both participate in every surgery. Hopefully it will be a successful and life changing day for both of us. My wife had the sleeve two years ago and is 185 pounds lighter and quite the athlete. She rode 450 miles from Texas to Joplin, MO a few weeks ago (7 day bicycle ride). The sleeve changed her life and I'm ready for it to change mine as well!
Topic: RE: Support Group Meeting in Madill
They are on the 4 Tuesday of the month at the Madill hospital. 5:30 to 6:30.
Topic: RE: Need some Motivation
Log your food for awhile? Maybe it isn't how much you're eating, but what you're eating? Too many carbs or fats?
What do I know? I haven't yet hit a year.
What do I know? I haven't yet hit a year.
5'3/4" 56 years young
Heaviest Weight 250; Consult Weight 232; Surgery Weight 211
Shorter
Are you maintaining? Join us at http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/VSGM/discussion/
Heaviest Weight 250; Consult Weight 232; Surgery Weight 211
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Are you maintaining? Join us at http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/VSGM/discussion/
Topic: RE: Support Group Meeting in Madill
No, but when & where are the meetings? We spend a lot of time @ Texoma & I've wanted to find a meeting to attend occasionally.
5'3/4" 56 years young
Heaviest Weight 250; Consult Weight 232; Surgery Weight 211
Shorter
Are you maintaining? Join us at http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/VSGM/discussion/
Heaviest Weight 250; Consult Weight 232; Surgery Weight 211
Shorter
Are you maintaining? Join us at http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/VSGM/discussion/
Topic: RE: Newbie here
Welcome to you both. I've been on the board for awhile now researching, reading, watching to learn all that I can - LOL. I am a Pre-op as well w/ my surgery scheduled for August 2 w/ Dr. Keiths office and I have to say mine went fairly smoothly as well. My 10 Day Diet Class is tomorrow w/ all my final labs for the hospital. What seemed to be dragging by is now zooming along.
Congrats to you both, they need to make room for all 3 of us on that Losers Bench...
Wendy
Congrats to you both, they need to make room for all 3 of us on that Losers Bench...
Wendy
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