Hi! New to LW board, but not to OH.
Hi there everyone. I've been member of OH since maybe November 2013 and I have my final meeting with the surgeon tomorrow, will have my paperwork submitted to ins and will have a date probably for the end of this month or early May. I didn't start off a 'lightweight' but I've managed to lose +/- 35lbs( started at 271.6, down to 237ish today, Ht 5'6") since December so I am now! Once I started getting questions from some people on fbook groups and IRL about 'why do you need surgery if you're doing so well already?', I decided to poke around on this forum. I see several of you may be able to relate to this ;) Anywho, my date will be coming up soon and I'm a mix of nervous and excited, but overall READY. Just wanted to introduce myself in case I wanted to post a question here at some point. Thanks!!!
VSG w/Dr. John J Kelly @ UMASS memorial on 5/14/14 HW 271.6 SW 231.6 M1-21.6, M2-13.2, M3-11.8, M4-12.8, M5-9.4
Welcome! I'm pretty new to this board too, though like you I've been on OH for several months. It's a very nice environment here and the people are kind and helpful. I'm sure you'll be glad you found it. Good luck with your surgery. It will be here and over before you know it!
Lapband 2004 103 lbs lost reflux, weight regain - Revision to RNY Feb 25th 2014
Welcome! What surgery will you be having? As all surgeries are represented here I am sure there are plenty of us who can offer you support and encouragement when and if you need. So ask away - don't be shy!
My husband asked me the very same question the night before my revision surgery - about doing well on the pre-op diet - and I said I wasn't capable of keeping any significant weight OFF for any length of time. I am a good dieter when I set my mind to it - it's when I get bored with it, or demotivated that I start gaining again. At least that's how it was/is for me. A life long battle! But so much easier with my pouch and the support I find here. Good luck on your journey - hope we get to know you around here.
Ashley
Revision Band to RNY 8/8/13 5'4" HW 252 Lbs / SW 236 Lb / GW 135 lb / CW 127
Welcome aboard! 
5'1" -- HW 195/SW 187/GW 115 July 08/CW 121 Dec 2012
******GOAL*******
Starting BMI between 35 and 40ish?
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DS on Aug 9, 2007 with Dr. Hazem Elariny
Welcome!!!! Yep, I guess we have all been told we didn't need WLS but all of us knew ourselves and our struggles.
We love newbee's so question ahead. We are here to help!!!
66 yrs young, 4'11" hw 220, goal 120 met at 12 months, cw 129 learning Maintainance
Between 35-40 BMI? join us on the Lightweight board. the Lightweight Board
Welcome! LW's have their own issues with not "looking heavy enough" or whatever. As said, we all have our struggles and issues.
Glad you found us. We really don't care if you are a LW or not here - we're supportive of everyone!
HW-218/SW-208/CW-126/ Lowest Weight-121/Goal-125 - hit 8/23/09/Height-5'3"
Regain 30 lbs from 2012 to 2016 - got back on track and lost it. Took 8 months.
90+/- pounds lost BMI - 24 or so
Starting BMI between 35 and 40ish?
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