70.8 newbie
Hi,
I'm kind of new. I've been lurking for a couple of years and then finally joined a few days ago.
I'm 37 yrs old and a BMI of 70.8. But now am scheduled to have VSG on 7/20/12 with Dr. Kelly in Mexico. I had to be a self pay because my insurance refuses any coverage of weight loss.
Thankfully I have no other weight related health issues beyond joint pain but as I have Rheumatoid Arthritis I will have that no matter what. I'm just hoping to reduce the pain as I get rid of my fat suit.
I just found out yesterday that my cousin had to have RNY surgery 2 weeks ago. Apparently he was told by the doc either do it or die. I didn't even know he was that bad as we haven't seen each other in years but apparently he was over 500lbs and had severe diabetes. I am so thankful that I don't have diabetes as it does run in my family. My grandfather had it and my dad was just diagnosed with it and neither one of them are overweight so I know it's only a matter of time.
I may be fat but I'm not disabled by it. Yes I walk funny from the joint pain but I can still walk up stairs if I have to. I can bend over and tie my own shoes. I can put my socks on standing up. I suppose I just wear my 452 lbs well. But I'm tired of being tired and I am determined to not be this heavy by the time I'm 40. I want to wake up in the morning and not dread my feet hitting the floor.
I have a dog who has more energy than the sun and he wants me to play with him and I just can't meet him at his level and that's not fair to him so I want to be able to play with him and run with him and keep up with him as he does the agility course. He's amazing and smart and awesome and I'm just a fat porkchop around his neck holding him back so I want to be healthier for him and for me. So we can go hiking and I don't have to drag like a snail.
I want to wake up and look in the mirror and say "damn who is that skinny woman in the mirror" lol.
So I've put my foot down and a big foot it is, the first step on my journey. I'm booked, I'm scheduled, got the plane ticket and my arrangements made so July 20th I will join the losers bench and hopefully discover the real me under all this fat.
I'm kind of new. I've been lurking for a couple of years and then finally joined a few days ago.
I'm 37 yrs old and a BMI of 70.8. But now am scheduled to have VSG on 7/20/12 with Dr. Kelly in Mexico. I had to be a self pay because my insurance refuses any coverage of weight loss.
Thankfully I have no other weight related health issues beyond joint pain but as I have Rheumatoid Arthritis I will have that no matter what. I'm just hoping to reduce the pain as I get rid of my fat suit.
I just found out yesterday that my cousin had to have RNY surgery 2 weeks ago. Apparently he was told by the doc either do it or die. I didn't even know he was that bad as we haven't seen each other in years but apparently he was over 500lbs and had severe diabetes. I am so thankful that I don't have diabetes as it does run in my family. My grandfather had it and my dad was just diagnosed with it and neither one of them are overweight so I know it's only a matter of time.
I may be fat but I'm not disabled by it. Yes I walk funny from the joint pain but I can still walk up stairs if I have to. I can bend over and tie my own shoes. I can put my socks on standing up. I suppose I just wear my 452 lbs well. But I'm tired of being tired and I am determined to not be this heavy by the time I'm 40. I want to wake up in the morning and not dread my feet hitting the floor.
I have a dog who has more energy than the sun and he wants me to play with him and I just can't meet him at his level and that's not fair to him so I want to be able to play with him and run with him and keep up with him as he does the agility course. He's amazing and smart and awesome and I'm just a fat porkchop around his neck holding him back so I want to be healthier for him and for me. So we can go hiking and I don't have to drag like a snail.
I want to wake up and look in the mirror and say "damn who is that skinny woman in the mirror" lol.
So I've put my foot down and a big foot it is, the first step on my journey. I'm booked, I'm scheduled, got the plane ticket and my arrangements made so July 20th I will join the losers bench and hopefully discover the real me under all this fat.
Hello and Welcome!! This is exciting! Sorry to hear that your insurance does not support your WLS desire. Sounds like you have it all arranged and ready to go though.
Diabetes is scary. I was diabetic amongst many other health issues and was knocking to close on deaths door! At 654 lbs RNY was a tool to my belt that without it scares me to think where I would be laying today. The day I left surgery my diabetes was gone with it. AMEN!
WLS surgery alone is not a cure all but such a great tool on your side as you venture to lose your fat suit. Blessings for a successful journey ahead for you.
Please come to the forum, post, read, support, vent, and know there are others that are dealing with simular things. We all are individual with a common goal for so many reasons!!
Hugs,
Sherrie
Diabetes is scary. I was diabetic amongst many other health issues and was knocking to close on deaths door! At 654 lbs RNY was a tool to my belt that without it scares me to think where I would be laying today. The day I left surgery my diabetes was gone with it. AMEN!
WLS surgery alone is not a cure all but such a great tool on your side as you venture to lose your fat suit. Blessings for a successful journey ahead for you.
Please come to the forum, post, read, support, vent, and know there are others that are dealing with simular things. We all are individual with a common goal for so many reasons!!
Hugs,
Sherrie
MAKE IT A GREAT DAY!! 
SHERRIE <3
Hi and welcome! I am just beginning this journey as well. It sounds like you are ready to do this. Together with support we can all do this! 
OT - I used to have a Catahoula named Rex. He was the smartest dog I ever knew!
OT - I used to have a Catahoula named Rex. He was the smartest dog I ever knew!
Jenn
Referral to Guelph: 3-May-11 Orientation: 22-Mar-12 Nurse & Dietitian: 30-Apr-12 Sleep Study: 2-May-12 Social Worker: 9-May-12 Upper GI: 14-May-12 Ultrasound: 17-May-12 N, D, SW (2nd. appt.): 4-Jul-12 Post Op. Class: 9-Sept-12 Surgeon: 24-Oct-12 Optifast: 22-Nov-12 PAT: 30-Nov-12 Surgery: 6-Dec-12
I'm glad that you are ahead of the other diseases. I can't wait for you to walk less funny. This surgery is great at increasing your mobility. It is my favorite result. I just feel more in control of my body.
Congratulations and good luck!
Congratulations and good luck!
Pre-liquid diet 392; VSG'd on 6/10/11; 5'9"; SW 368/ GW 195?
Pounds lost: mth1=26.7; mth 2=21.2; mth 3=24.8; mth 4=13.8; mth 5=14.2;
mth 6=11.8; mth 7=9.2; mth 8&9= 17.2
Pounds lost: mth1=26.7; mth 2=21.2; mth 3=24.8; mth 4=13.8; mth 5=14.2;
mth 6=11.8; mth 7=9.2; mth 8&9= 17.2
Welcome! And good luck!
I was 507 before I got sleeved last August. Am down to 389. Best thing I ever did. I had thought about lap band before, but am so glad I didn't go that route. My surgeon would like me to do the DS after I've lost another 50 lbs or so -- they wouldn't do it in one operation because of my comorbitites even though they were all well controlled (HBP, diabetes, sleep apnea). Still have back and knee pain -- the damage has been done, unfortunately. But at least I'm now able to walk across the room without getting winded. It only gets better.
I was 507 before I got sleeved last August. Am down to 389. Best thing I ever did. I had thought about lap band before, but am so glad I didn't go that route. My surgeon would like me to do the DS after I've lost another 50 lbs or so -- they wouldn't do it in one operation because of my comorbitites even though they were all well controlled (HBP, diabetes, sleep apnea). Still have back and knee pain -- the damage has been done, unfortunately. But at least I'm now able to walk across the room without getting winded. It only gets better.
How awesome you have the ability to go to Mexico and this journey to lose the weight. Welcome.
I was very healthy and unaffected by my obesity for a long time. I was able to do anything and be 300lbs. When I hit age 45 that ALL changed. I wish I had made the decsion when I was in my 30's. But I am 54 and still very excited about being a skinny old bag :)
Enjoy the journey and blessings my dear,
Sharon
I was very healthy and unaffected by my obesity for a long time. I was able to do anything and be 300lbs. When I hit age 45 that ALL changed. I wish I had made the decsion when I was in my 30's. But I am 54 and still very excited about being a skinny old bag :)
Enjoy the journey and blessings my dear,
Sharon
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