Hi, new to OH

TripleAxel
on 7/27/18 6:08 pm

VSG on 09/20/18

Is there a place on the site where a new member can see what all the abbreviations mean in people's signatures? It's like Greek

I have a little less than 2 months to go until my surgery (VSG). It's both exciting and terrifying, as I'm sure many of you know well.

Thanks!

Gwen M.
on 7/27/18 6:34 pm

VSG on 03/13/14

Welcome!

http://www.obesityhelp.com/message-board-lingo

VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)

Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170

TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)

(deactivated member)
on 7/27/18 8:56 pm

VSG on 01/12/17

Gwen gave you the answer, but wanted to say welcome as well!

Shannon S.
on 7/27/18 10:20 pm

VSG on 11/07/17

I'll give you a few:

HW = highest weight

SW = starting weight

CW = current weight

Another one you'll see on the boards is NSV (non scale victory). Like a victory from weightloss not associated with the scale, such as fitting into airplane seats without a seat belt extension!

Google is also my best friend!

Welcome to OH!

(deactivated member)
on 7/28/18 1:38 am

VSG on 01/12/17

You're rocking the weightloss!

Shannon S.
on 7/28/18 2:38 pm

VSG on 11/07/17

Thanks so much Gorgeous! I can only hope I'm as successful as you!

Librarian67
on 7/28/18 10:33 am

RNY on 02/28/17

Welcome and all the best as you prepare!

HW: 248+, SW (RNY: 2/28/17): 244, GW (10/17): 125; LW: 115; 45# regain (19-20); CW: 135.6; new goal: 135; Plastics: Ext mastopexy, Ext abdominoplasty-5/18/2018; diagnosed w/ gastroparesis 11/20.