Question:
Same stats? Want to start an email group?

Hi, all. I was just curious to see if there are people out there with the same stats (same approx. ht. and wt. and surgery date within a couple of months) as me who would like to start an email or yahoo support group or something. It would be fun to share our journeys together. I am 5'2", 258#, BMI of 47ish. 37 yrs old. My surgery: Sometime in the next 4 weeks (I have to have a small bowel resection at the same time because of a mass in my small intestine so the surgeons are still coming up with the "plan"). Email me at [email protected] if you are interested. Thanks!    — lindadougherty (posted on March 2, 2003)

March 2, 2003
I am now 8 months post-op, -87 pounds. My starting stats were: 5ft. 1" 253.5 pounds, size 24...Now I am 166 pounds and size 10. I do have a webpage on here, for some reason I am having them post a new picture, so you will only get to see a before, but feel free to read about my progress. Good luck, you will do great!
   — missmollyk

March 2, 2003
I am 5'1", was 262. Now about 112. Been here for about 7 yrs now.
   — vitalady

March 2, 2003
Sorry to be a party pooper, but doing this will not be productive. It will cause you to compare by height and weight only. Each of us is unique and lose weight at different speeds. When we compare ourselves to other's weight loss, we set ourselves up for failure.
   — faybay

March 2, 2003
I am 5'3" weighed 275 I'm 5 months post-op and have lost 95 lbs.
   — Brenda T.

March 2, 2003
I started at 257, am 5'2, had surgery 6 weeks ago and down 44#'s. Good luck on your journey!
   — kb0lqx

March 3, 2003
Hi. I was the same weight just a bit taller when I started. I am 4 months post op and down 76 lbs! COngrats on your journey! Email if yo ulike. [email protected] Wendy
   — Wendy H.

March 3, 2003
I am having my surgery on April 8, 2003 and am 5'3" and 262lbs. I would be glad to keep in contact and compare info as we go.
   — C. Zibrowski

March 3, 2003
Hi Linda, I think this is a great idea:0) I'm 43 yrs,old 5'2 285 lbs, and BMI 52. Count me in!
   — wizz46

March 4, 2003
Linda, I'd simply LOVE the idea of an email group!! I'm 5'2",started out at 265#, down -90 lbs now (at 175# and counting..age 40+ had Lap RNY 6 months ago. It's a great idea.
   — yourdivaness

March 4, 2003
Sounds like a great idea, Count me in if you don't mind. I am 5 2' 225 and having lap rny on 04/10.
   — Kim R.

March 4, 2003
HI Linda - I'm 5'1", 254 lbs (as of today) and am having surgery March 13. I would love to be apart of your email group. Count me in! Robin
   — rebalspirit

March 4, 2003
Good idea. I am 1 year and 1 month post-op. Stats: 5'1" and 245 lbs. pre-op, and now still 5'1" (unfortunately, lol) and 112 lbs. I am 26, married, and a mother.
   — Karen E.

March 5, 2003
hey there.. i am 5'2 heaviest 267.. day of surgery 256.. i would be interested in chatting..
   — johanna F.

March 5, 2003
I'm 5'2 and had LAP RNY 1/7/03. My consult weight was 221 and I lost 5 lbs presurgery so was 216 at surgery and now am 189.
   — susanje

March 5, 2003
Hi Linda, I'm 5'2 # 270 lbs, BMI 49.9 and my surgery is April 3rd. I would love to chat and/or email. Sounds like a great idea!
   — TLLessor

March 6, 2003
It is true that we shouldn't compare ourselves to others but I think this is a super idea. It will keep us modivated and I for one like speaking/chatting with others that have the same stats as I do. I had open RNY 6/12/02 am 5'1" started at 245 pounds and have now lost 100 pounds. So please count me in!!!!
   — Tinca-Thais J.

March 6, 2003
hi Linda and all. I would be interested too. I am waiting for ins approval(Cigna hmo), am 5'3", 220 # and i am 51 years old. I would like to ask folks to please add their age to the info as well. I am curious as to the approvals, is it just me or does it seem more and more younger people apply and get approval? I wish we had some stats, will post a q and a to the other message board. Robin In Va
   — Robin I.

March 6, 2003
Hi Linda, I am 5'2" 228 pounds. Should be having surgery in about 2 months. I would love to be part of your email or yahoo or whatever type of group you are doing. Please count me in. Thanks :)
   — TheresaC

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