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motomom_73069
on 7/19/10 3:03 am - Norman, OK

Congratulations!!!!!

"It doesn't matter how strong your opinions are, if you don't use them for positive change, you ARE, indeed, part of the problem"

motomom_73069
on 7/19/10 2:58 am - Norman, OK

VSG on 09/09/09

Topic: RE: new member had a question

I think that varies dr. to dr. In my case I "had the opportunity to lose 10%" of my weight before surgery because that is my dr.'s requirement, and had lot's of tests to be sure I was completely healthy and ready for surgery. Do whatever your doctor tells you and you'll be a success. Don't try to re-in vent the wheel (Cathy's "sage" advice, lol!!).

Here's to your success!!!!

Cathy

"It doesn't matter how strong your opinions are, if you don't use them for positive change, you ARE, indeed, part of the problem"

shorter
on 7/19/10 1:46 am - na, OK

VSG on 10/21/09

Topic: RE: Lovin' Life!!!

Yes to everything you said, except our age range is 5-96. I'm especially grateful that I'm still losing at a moderate pace.

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/

bigoDani
on 7/19/10 1:34 am - Oklahoma City, OK

Topic: new member had a question

i went to the seminar for dr. gornichec, done the EMMI video, called dr got letter stating that i need the surgery, attended pre-op support group, suppose to be getting a appoinment with the bartic coordinator this week, but then i have a question.... How long after you see the coordinator do you have to wait before you have your surgery?

motomom_73069
on 7/18/10 1:55 am - Norman, OK

VSG on 09/09/09

Topic: Lovin' Life!!!

Gosh I'm so grateful for this wonderful surgery!!!!! I'm so grateful for the changes I'm making in my self. Is it work??? YEP!!! Is it the easy way out??? NOPE!!!! Is it worth it???? Holy Cow!!!! Do I love being able to keep up with my family (ages 5 to 89)??? You better believe it!!!!!!

Anybody else out there just overcome with gratefulness this morning?? Shout out your Victories!!!!

Cathy

"It doesn't matter how strong your opinions are, if you don't use them for positive change, you ARE, indeed, part of the problem"

jjennyy
on 7/16/10 3:35 pm - oklahoma city, OK

VSG on 07/07/10

Topic: RE: I'm a post-op!

YEAH MOLLY !!!!!!!! Welcome to the bench. All I can say to give you advice is drink drink drink!!!! Hope all the stress and anxiety is gone now.

Jenny
Start Dec 09- 258
Day before surgery - 240

Luvspuppies
on 7/16/10 11:00 am

Topic: RE: I'm a post-op!

I'm so happy for you, Molly!! I know you will do very well!

leah41
on 7/16/10 5:54 am

Topic: RE: I'm a post-op!

I am so glad to hear you are doing well at home (I never had any doubts!).
It was great to meet you, too.

See you soon!
L

EOD WIFE
on 7/16/10 4:06 am - Lawton Ft Sill, OK

RNY on 05/05/09

Topic: RE: Need Advice from those a year or more out of surgery

I chose the RNY because I was diabetic and from my research I knew that was my best shot at getting rid of the diabetes. I had a choice between Sleeve/RNY/Lapband and if I had the option of a DS I would of had it done, because the DS & RNY are the best at getting rid of the diabetes, the others not as much.

I suppose it is possible to develop diabetes no matter what your weight or wether or not you have had WLS. I know a few people who are at a so called healthy weight and have diabetes.
Hopefully it was just a funk set of labs and it is nothing to worry about.