Newbie to this board....

Hi everyone,I'm a newbie to this board,I usually spend most of my time on the VSG board.I just wanted to drop in and say hi to everyone.My current BMI is 71.2 i cant wait until it gets in the normal range....Let me tell you guys a little bit more about myself.I'm 27 from new york,Have a surgery date for 3-13-2012 if nothing doesnt change.I just finised my last supervised visit with my PCP on wednesday.My current weight is 468.6,I have my last visit with my surgeon on monday and then its on to my pre-opt testing.Any tips or advice that you guys can give me i'll gladly accept it.

 You've found a great place! I hope everything goes smoothly with your surgery date. When I sit down at my computer I'll type out a post for advice/tips. 

Thank you so much,I really appreciate that

Hey Everchanging!

Glad you found us!  Yup, we will be happy to chat with you & support you, no matter which surgery (not bashing any other forum), because we ALL know what it was like to start out with a high BMI.

I think you will be surprised in just a few months the changes you are in store for!  I started out a little heavier than you, and I am 15 months out, and already down 170 pounds.  It gets slower later out, but if I can do this, so can YOU!

I'll be thinking of you on the 13th!!!!  I get my first round of reconstructive surgery on the 29th -- so see, you have LOTS to look forward to in just a years time ;)

Brenda : )~

Thank you Brenda,I look forward to all thew changes thats to come.I know that this will not be a quick fix but i'm willing to do the work,BTW your stats are amazing.

WELCOME!

My best advice would be to look at how your surgeon expects you to live after surgery, and began to make those changes now before surgery.

Such as, giving up soda, sweets, junk etc... Also adding in exercise, drinking 64+oz of water, and consciously eating all your meals. That means, sitting down to eat with as few distractions and really enjoying your food and making good choices.

I always say the great thing about food, is that even if you make a terrible choice for one meal- you get to make the "right" choice in a few hours when you eat again!

Good Luck and Keep coming back,

:Danni

Thank you Danni,I already started doing those things and i have lost some weight not much.I have even been working up by walking up the stairs instead of elevators and using my walk-away the pounds dvd which has been a big help.

Danni..great advice..... And welcome to this forum!! I love coming here as this is a longer journey with higher BMI to reach goal. Maintaining is a part of life long journey....so we will all have that part of our journey soon enough.

Ssssooooo much to look forward to though as you lose!! Lots of NSV's and scale victories to come!!

Hugs,
Sherrie

Thank you Sherrie,I'm looking fowards to posting about my Sv&NSV as they happen.I know that this will be an everychanging journey,Hence the name...lol,Your stats are awesome

           How wonderful on getting date for surgery. When you  have B.M.I over 50.  Your not have the surgery to look better.  Your having it to save your life. Sometimes you wonder what is a normal weight.  Will ever be a normal weight.   A 11 months  ago.  I weighed 390 pounds at my heaviest.Lost 40 pounds before surgery.  Surgery weight  350  Now I am 228 pounds and still losing. I lost 212 since surgery,   But all together  I have lost  162 pounds in 11 months. to me it is a mircle. I am able to do more things than I have ever dreamed of. I can actually run again. Now I can go places that involve walking  and actually have fun.   It is still a lot of hard work and is not easy at times.  But, It is the best thing that ever happened in my life.  Be prepared the first 4 months are the hardest. Emotionally and Both Phyically.  Nothing about this surgery is easy.  Remembering to take your vitamins. Find time to Exercising everyday when you just do not want to.  Sometimes even your family makes it harder than it should be. Wasting money on a plate of food that you can,t more than two bites of. Remember bag it and take it home. It does not  hurt to start taking your vitamins before surgery. Have then in your system.  I have lost 162 pounds since my surgery.   The best tip I can give is just be happy and surround your self with people who make you happy and love you for yourself.  Also get counseling and treatment for compulsive over-eating.  If can,t get couseling.  Then buy books online and start reading them. Learn about emotional hunger.   Also start setting small goals for your self.