Hi, who are you?????
I'm Nikkal (a pseudonym - I'm cautious on the net) - female, married, 43, in Vancouver BC. No kids, no pets, no fussy houseplants, and my DH works nights, so I'm almost single *lol* (seriously, it works great for us!)
Accountant (former pharm tech and secretary), atheist, involved in my local skepticism/atheist/humanist movement. Outspoken critic of alt med, non-science based medicine and woo of all sorts :-)
currently waiting for first consult with surgeon for VSG, doing what I can to change eating habits and attitudes before I go 'under the knife'.
Rheumatoid arthritis sufferer for over 20 years which adds to my challenges!
Accountant (former pharm tech and secretary), atheist, involved in my local skepticism/atheist/humanist movement. Outspoken critic of alt med, non-science based medicine and woo of all sorts :-)
currently waiting for first consult with surgeon for VSG, doing what I can to change eating habits and attitudes before I go 'under the knife'.
Rheumatoid arthritis sufferer for over 20 years which adds to my challenges!
Hi Friend!
Welcome to the best forum on OH (in my humble opinion)
I love my sleeve. I am so amazed at it's "magical powers". I am never hungry and I eat like a bird. The only thing I was worried about before the surgery was my possible inability to chug water. I can chug just like in the old days.
We are polar opposites. I believe Jesus Christ is the Son of God and I abhor science based medicine. I prefer my naturapath over my internist and use mostly natural solutions and alternative medicine whenever possible. I do not take any medications except a PPI and have never had an anti-biotic as an adult. Myself, my daughter and grandkids have never been immunized and I cure almost everything with essential oils and a lot of praying.
My daughter is an adult and the children that live with me now all have 4 paws.
You are going to love your sleeve. I love that you are outspoken. I hope you share your journey with us.
Best,
Sharon
Welcome to the best forum on OH (in my humble opinion)
I love my sleeve. I am so amazed at it's "magical powers". I am never hungry and I eat like a bird. The only thing I was worried about before the surgery was my possible inability to chug water. I can chug just like in the old days.
We are polar opposites. I believe Jesus Christ is the Son of God and I abhor science based medicine. I prefer my naturapath over my internist and use mostly natural solutions and alternative medicine whenever possible. I do not take any medications except a PPI and have never had an anti-biotic as an adult. Myself, my daughter and grandkids have never been immunized and I cure almost everything with essential oils and a lot of praying.
My daughter is an adult and the children that live with me now all have 4 paws.
You are going to love your sleeve. I love that you are outspoken. I hope you share your journey with us.
Best,
Sharon
Hi Doris,
Wow have you had a great journey. Congrats. I cannot wait to be in the 200's like you.
When I drove to Albuquerque I drove thru NW Texas. That was a wide state! What part of the state is Ganado in? I have heard Texas is like a small country and has lots of different parts.
I live in IL and it looks like a big flat corn field for 90% of the state. I live in the burbs near Chicago and it is a huge city with tons of different ethnic neighborhoods on giant gorgeous Lake Michigan.
Lovely meeting you.....
Best,
Sharon
Wow have you had a great journey. Congrats. I cannot wait to be in the 200's like you.
When I drove to Albuquerque I drove thru NW Texas. That was a wide state! What part of the state is Ganado in? I have heard Texas is like a small country and has lots of different parts.
I live in IL and it looks like a big flat corn field for 90% of the state. I live in the burbs near Chicago and it is a huge city with tons of different ethnic neighborhoods on giant gorgeous Lake Michigan.
Lovely meeting you.....
Best,
Sharon
Yes good idea. Im Anna 30 y/o married with a 10 year old daughter. Nurse by profession, home schooling mom by being almost 400lbs :( Everything submitted to insurance and waiting on that call ! Im having a rny bypass (wanted the sleeve but insurance said no and beggers cant be choosers lol) hopefully by next month.
Hi Anna,
My grandbabies are home-schooled. I wish I could have done that with my daughter.
There are so many in this forum who have had the by-pass and love their results. Many of the nurses who took care of me after my surgery were by-passers and loved how their surgery gave them their lives back.
How exciting for you and your daughter. I was 30 when my daughter was 10 also. We grew up together. Your surgery will change both of your lives in so many great ways.
Best,
Sharon
My grandbabies are home-schooled. I wish I could have done that with my daughter.
There are so many in this forum who have had the by-pass and love their results. Many of the nurses who took care of me after my surgery were by-passers and loved how their surgery gave them their lives back.
How exciting for you and your daughter. I was 30 when my daughter was 10 also. We grew up together. Your surgery will change both of your lives in so many great ways.
Best,
Sharon
Hello, Sherrie 41 years young and just married July 4, 2012. We have 3 kids, 2 his.. 1 mine.. The kids are adults, so none living at home.
RNY 12-15-10, have lost 410 lbs. 90 lbs to go to hit a number goal. This journey is long and not always easy!!!
Living around the Seattle area!!!
Hugs
RNY 12-15-10, have lost 410 lbs. 90 lbs to go to hit a number goal. This journey is long and not always easy!!!
Living around the Seattle area!!!
Hugs
MAKE IT A GREAT DAY!! 
SHERRIE <3
Hi Sherrie,
I love reading your posts. You are a great inspiration for me. I am amazed at what you have accomplished in such a short itme.
Congrats on your new marriage. It sounds like you have a whole new life and it is very exciting. I am so happy for you.
I have never been to Seattle, but it is on my bucket-list. Before the sleeve I stopped flying when I hit 300#. Due to that, we started driving on our vacas and Seattle was just too far. Now that i am moving south on the scale we will start flying again. I cannot wait.
Thanks for sharing,
Best,
Sharon
I love reading your posts. You are a great inspiration for me. I am amazed at what you have accomplished in such a short itme.
Congrats on your new marriage. It sounds like you have a whole new life and it is very exciting. I am so happy for you.
I have never been to Seattle, but it is on my bucket-list. Before the sleeve I stopped flying when I hit 300#. Due to that, we started driving on our vacas and Seattle was just too far. Now that i am moving south on the scale we will start flying again. I cannot wait.
Thanks for sharing,
Best,
Sharon
Adiposebegone_2011
on 8/16/12 4:32 pm
on 8/16/12 4:32 pm
Hello,
My name is Yoli. I was scheduled to have RNY last November, but I chickened out. Now, I'm here 30lbs heavier and try to lose weight on my pre-op diet. I hope to have surgery in October, if I can lose the weight in time. I'm 42 years-old (single) and I live in Oregon.
HW 412
CW 386
GW 190
My name is Yoli. I was scheduled to have RNY last November, but I chickened out. Now, I'm here 30lbs heavier and try to lose weight on my pre-op diet. I hope to have surgery in October, if I can lose the weight in time. I'm 42 years-old (single) and I live in Oregon.
HW 412
CW 386
GW 190
Hi Yoli,
What a cool name.
I, and many of us, have been where you are right now. I recall not having the where with all to have the surgery over many years. My mom used to beg me to have it. I wish I had listened to her. Every year I would diet and get fatter.
I remember last January sitting in the required pre-doctor visit class, wondering if i should do it. I recall all the negative thoughts I was having the entire time my surgeon was talking about how great the surgery could be for me. I believe it was the enemy trying to keep me fat. I used to have a plaque in my kitchen that said, "Lord help me, because the devil likes me fat". I recall coming home from work one day and taking that plaque and putting it in the trash outside, because i did not want that in my house anymore. At the time, I was reading a book on positive thinking and decided that day to stop talking negatively to myself about myself anymore. It was a turning point for me.
You have already lost 26 lbs. That is great. Good Luck on your journey.
Best,
Sharon
What a cool name.
I, and many of us, have been where you are right now. I recall not having the where with all to have the surgery over many years. My mom used to beg me to have it. I wish I had listened to her. Every year I would diet and get fatter.
I remember last January sitting in the required pre-doctor visit class, wondering if i should do it. I recall all the negative thoughts I was having the entire time my surgeon was talking about how great the surgery could be for me. I believe it was the enemy trying to keep me fat. I used to have a plaque in my kitchen that said, "Lord help me, because the devil likes me fat". I recall coming home from work one day and taking that plaque and putting it in the trash outside, because i did not want that in my house anymore. At the time, I was reading a book on positive thinking and decided that day to stop talking negatively to myself about myself anymore. It was a turning point for me.
You have already lost 26 lbs. That is great. Good Luck on your journey.
Best,
Sharon
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