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Hello everyone I am new to the site. My name is Wendi. I am in the early stages of the process to get the VSG surgery. I have my mind made up just have to wait for the insurance requirements. I am 40....will be 41 in 2 weeks. I have 4 children ages 22, 12, 10, 9. I am married to an amazingly supportive man who loves me unconditionally. I have been obese/morbidly obese for my entire adult life. As a child I was quite thin and could eat what I wanted, it caught up to me after my first pregnancy. I currently weigh 289 pounds and my goal weight that I would be happy with is 170. I am a Registered Nurse working in the NICU. I am also a HUGE NKOTB fan and love talking about my guys! I look forward to getting to know many of you, and picking your brains about the VSG.
Welcome Wendi
This site has been a wonderful support for me thru the weight loss process. I'm almost 2 years post op, and in maintenance. Weight loss surgery is amazing. I never imagined it would be this successful. I started at 385 pounds, and a BMI of 60. Currently, I'm 160 pounds and a BMI of 24. (which is NORMAL)
It isn't easy. You've got to commit to the process and stick to your plan, but the surgery makes it possible.
Best of luck on your weight loss journey.
Carol
Surgery May 1, 2013. Starting Weight 385, Surgery Weight 333, Current Weight 160. At GOAL!
Weight loss Pre-op 1-20 2-17 3-15 Post-op 1-20 2-18 3-15 4-14 5-16 6-11 7-12 8-8
9-11 10-7 11-7 12-7 13-8 14-6 15-3 16-7 17-3 18-3
Welcome!
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)
Welcome to ObesityHelp! We are glad that you have joined our OH community.
As you check out OH, you'll see many features and tools that are created for our members as you embark on your WLS journey. OH is a great place for support, research and tools to assist you with your journey. Here are a few suggestions:
About Obesity
About Weight Loss Surgery
Medical Necessity
Post-op Planner
BMI Calculator
Health Tracker
We also have a great HELP SECTION with tutorials to assist you with navigating our site. If you need our assistance, you can reach us at [email protected]
We look forward to your updates
Regards,
Kathy S
Member Services
HW:330 - GW:150 - MW:118-125
RW:190 - CW:130
