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I had a VSG in September of 2007 at Sequoia Hospital in Redwood City. My surgeon's name is John Feng. I got a Lower Body Lift 6 weeks ago with Dr. Kaufman in Folsom California. I have lost around 115 pounds. My highest weight was 350. I now weigh around 165. I have been married to a wonderful man for almost 12 years. I have a two year old son, and a 6 year old son. My 6 year old has Austism, so my schedule is pretty full. I spend most of my free time swimming laps. I also enjoy bike riding and I hope someday to complete a triathalon. I am having a lot of issues with wanting to eat too much of the wrong things. I am hoping everyone can help me with this. I always feel inspired after meeting with all of you and want to get back on track.

Hi all My name is Atasca I am 37 year old a mother of 3 (21 boy,15 girl,11,boy) I am scheduled to have my surgery thru Kaiser on March 16th a little scared and a little excited I started this weight loss process this time around last years and I changed my mind 100 times to do it to not do it so here we are today scared and getting ready to have surgery ho my so hope to chat with you all later

Hi I started this journey in October 2008 when I decided to do somehting about my weight and health.  I am 46 and have a 3 year old daughter who I want to see get married one day.  I was afraid if I did not do something about my weight and medical issues I just might not be here.  I have been a type 2 diabetic since I was 32.  I have always had problems with my weight and have done the yoyo thing.  Recently my PCP wanted to put me on insulin and I refused.  This was the key to getting me off my butt and lose some weight.

I am happy that Kaiser has accepted me into the bariatric program and I have just reached my surgery goal weight.  It is all a waiting game now!  Hopefully I can keep on track with the help of you all and see this through to the end.  I want a smaller behind in 2009!!

Dolores

He doesn't actively sabotage me. But he's been very resistant to anything I've tried to do to help him be more active -- even just things like getting a family membership at the gym. Also, I tried to get him to walk with me when I was walking early post-op but even though he said he was interested, he always had an excuse.So I've backed off.

We've always had separate hobbies so I think he views my healthy stuff as something he doesn't have to get involved in because it's "mine."

He plans to be there in the audience when I do my first 5K and my first tri though.

Hi,
First I am so glad I found this support group. My cousin brought me, she just had the DS and I have brought in a friend, who had the RnY. I attend when I can, not every month, but I try.

I had the Lap RnY at Stanford with Dr. Morten on October 15, 2007. About 16 months ago. I lost the first 80 pounds with in the first 3 months after the surgery. And have lost over 200 pounds the first year. I am staying consistent between 204 and 214. My highest weight was 440 and I am 6'1".

I have not had any complications related to the surgery itself. But one thing I have developed is low blood pressure. I am seeing a doctor for that. They think it's my body reacting to the rapid weight loss, all test come back normal.

Socially I haven't lost friends and my family has been very supportive. A month after having surgery I separated from my husband. We have recently started to go to counseling. So we will see what happens.

All in all I am very happy with my decision and would do it all over again. If anyone wants to chat about it, I am always open.