I'm Better Than All Of You...
is the message that I'm afraid you may interpret by reading this email. 
But...that is far far from the truth. I've been on the site for about a month now and can truly say that I have nothing but respect and admiration for anyone and everyone who has gone through, or is going through, this process. Which is why, although it's likely to be biased in some way, I ask for feedback from all on my situation.
I'm 6'1 and about a year ago, weighed 308...I currently weigh 288...don't think I've done anything different, just fluctuates. My BMI also fluctuates between 41-38 or so. I was approved for RNY this spring and am scheduled for surgery on 8/30. I had high cholesterol a year ago, but not so much anymore. No other co-morbids. (sorry for those who face more difficulty in getting insurance approval...guess I was just lucky) I've been kinda flippin the past couple of weeks as the date gets closer. I'm almost certain that I will be calling my surgeons office by the end of this week to re-schedule my surgery for november. My reason being that I feel like I need to take a final run at weight loss without surgery...a "last stand" so to speak. The odds are highly against me, I know. But, I need to know in my heart, that I've done everything I could before going under the knife.
My plan is to set a realistic, but significant two-month goal and if I hit it, I keep going, if not, I keep my surgery date. I've tried my whole life to lose weight, but still need to prove to myself that I've exhausted every option. I know that probably everyone has gotten this sort of "stage fright", but has anyone else gone through this? sorry for such a long post, and sorry for the deceiving tag line...would appreciate any input you could offer 
But...that is far far from the truth. I've been on the site for about a month now and can truly say that I have nothing but respect and admiration for anyone and everyone who has gone through, or is going through, this process. Which is why, although it's likely to be biased in some way, I ask for feedback from all on my situation.
I'm 6'1 and about a year ago, weighed 308...I currently weigh 288...don't think I've done anything different, just fluctuates. My BMI also fluctuates between 41-38 or so. I was approved for RNY this spring and am scheduled for surgery on 8/30. I had high cholesterol a year ago, but not so much anymore. No other co-morbids. (sorry for those who face more difficulty in getting insurance approval...guess I was just lucky) I've been kinda flippin the past couple of weeks as the date gets closer. I'm almost certain that I will be calling my surgeons office by the end of this week to re-schedule my surgery for november. My reason being that I feel like I need to take a final run at weight loss without surgery...a "last stand" so to speak. The odds are highly against me, I know. But, I need to know in my heart, that I've done everything I could before going under the knife.
My plan is to set a realistic, but significant two-month goal and if I hit it, I keep going, if not, I keep my surgery date. I've tried my whole life to lose weight, but still need to prove to myself that I've exhausted every option. I know that probably everyone has gotten this sort of "stage fright", but has anyone else gone through this? sorry for such a long post, and sorry for the deceiving tag line...would appreciate any input you could offer I wish you the best of luck. I believe it is really important that if you do decide to choose surgery it is because you have tried everything else and for you surgery is the only way to good health. This is a really major decision and it is especially difficult in the beginning and the only thing that kept me from regretting the surgery was knowing I had tried and failed at all other options. I truly wish you the best of luck and hope you are able to accomplish your goals without surgery. Lynda ME/FL
Nope. Never went through that. I knew I had tried everything. There was no stopping me. I would crawl backwards to have the surgery done again. It was WELL worht it.
Tracy
open rny 5-12-03
384/175/115 -209 Brain, I was your same size and I got my surgery last September. I started at 338LBS ! I am now 204LBS. If you knew how it feels to loose the weight and be as free as I do you would not question yourself, in fact I think you'd run to the hospital and jump on the table. I feel wonderful and everyone tells me I look very good. I have new pics if you want to see them. Don't cancel your surgery! Weight is a battle very few ever win alone.
Tracy
open rny 5-12-03
384/175/115 -209LBS 
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