Tammy wright

Hi All,
I too wish I had more restrictions and I wish that sweets and carbs would make me dump! The only thing that I have a problem with now is milk products. I haven't posted because I've been struggling with the idea that I had lost as much as my body had chosen to loose and I didn't like that idea and it set me back... One milestone for me was to get into onderland before the first of the year but had decided it wasn't going to happen but lo and behold...
I did it this morning! So I'm going into this Christmas week with a very happy feeling! I've been on a 2.5 month plateau and maybe I've broke that. Merry Christmas and I wish you all the best of holidays...
Tammy

Hi All,
I too wish I had more restrictions and I wish that sweets and carbs would make me dump! The only thing that I have a problem with now is milk products. I haven't posted because I've been struggling with the idea that I had lost as much as my body had chosen to loose and I didn't like that idea and it set me back... One milestone for me was to get into onderland before the first of the year but had decided it wasn't going to happen but lo and behold...
I did it this morning! So I'm going into this Christmas week with a very happy feeling! I've been on a 2.5 month plateau and maybe I've broke that. Merry Christmas and I wish you all the best of holidays...
Tammy

Hi All,
I too wish I had more restrictions and I wish that sweets and carbs would make me dump! The only thing that I have a problem with now is milk products. I haven't posted because I've been struggling with the idea that I had lost as much as my body had chosen to loose and I didn't like that idea and it set me back... One milestone for me was to get into onderland before the first of the year but had decided it wasn't going to happen but lo and behold...
I did it this morning! So I'm going into this Christmas week with a very happy feeling! I've been on a 2.5 month plateau and maybe I've broke that. Merry Christmas and I wish you all the best of holidays...
Tammy

So this is going to piss off a lot of people. But I call BS on everyone that says they are a "private person" or "its nobody else's business" when trying to justify why they don't admit to having WLS. Saying you had your gall bladder removed or a hernia repaired or any other number of fake surgeries instead of WLS is "sharing" a personal health issue, just not the one you actually had. If you needed a knee or hip replacement, would you fib and say you sprained something to explain your brace and/or crutches? Do you hide your need for insulin if you have diabetes? Do you all wear contacts instead of glasses so people don't know you have bad vision? How about if you needed your appendix removed? A kidney transplant? Can you seriously say you would come up with a "story" to cover up the fact you needed these surgeries?
What are you all afraid of? Why are you ashamed? This was a huge commitment for all of us. Why aren't you willing to stand up and defend your convictions by being honest about your decision to have surgery? Some people claim they don't want to hear negative feedback. Well how is the social stigma of obesity and WLS ever going to be overcome unless those negative people hear and see all of our success stories for themselves. Every time I am asked about my weight loss I see it as an opportunity to educate. Maybe next time the subject is brought up, that person can say "I know someone that had VSG and she looks and feels great! Why don't you give her a call".
I don't mean to offend, I just don't think "privacy" is the whole reason why WLS isn't admitted to and talked about openly.

My weight loss has slowdown down. I was at 90 lbs but somehow over the last week I gained 4.5 lbs. I'm trying to reevaluate what I could be doing wrong and maybe it's nothing. It's happened before then I take off again. It is discouraging though but my chart is still moving downward ever so slowly. I'm happy with my progress and I get compliments so things must be working.

My surgery is tentatively scheduled for February but I still have not done all my pre-op tests so I doubt that mine will happen then. I guess I need to call doctor's office but I feel like I have fallen through the cracks as I have not been having any contact with anyone from the surgeons office. What do y'all think?

I called the insurance company on Wednesday and was told I was approved!!! Yay!!!!
I emailed the doctors office but they haven't been notified as of yet so I don't want to get my hopes up too high until I know the doctors office has the letter if approval in hand. Getting excited!!!:-))

SO this is really hard to fathom, I always knew pre op that weight would be coming off fast in the initial period, but I didn't really think it would happen to me. My surgery was last thursday and in 2 days I lost 7 pounds. I understand the mechanics behind this, but wow!!! This is a little surreal!

Hi my name is Indira I'm also pre-op.... I've been over weight since I had my first child in 2000....I'm now a single mom of 3 and weight 296... I'm hoping to have my RNY by Jan/Feb of 2014.. Because of my insurance I have to see the nutritionist for 4 months.. Had my first appointment today!! I'm very nervous about surgery BUT very excited to lose weight!!! My goal weight is 150/160lbs I'm 5'5.....

I haven't posted in forever even though I check in everyday. I wish I had more time to spend on this forum. This forum has been so helpful with my questions. I met with the surgeon yesterday and only had a handful of questions (the rest have pretty much been answered on here). The main question was if he removed the gallbladder at the same time but he said not unless he sees a problem with it. They submit to the insurance company on Friday and to be on the safe and practical side I anticipate a January surgery. So here's looking forward to a thin new year...:-)
Congratulations to all of the 2014'ers...
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Alert: little victory....
not sure this is an actual victory or more of a happy observation? last night was hijacked by three friends and we had a good old fashion midnight cruise. made a pilgrimage to the Llanderch Diner. This local diner in 2012 became a semi famous spot to go in Delco when they filmed a large scene in it from the movie " Silver Linings Playbook" well for years i could not fit into a booth. but last night i fit with room to spare. ahh a return to a normal existance is a welcome relief......had an awesome time.

I know, give up isn't part if my vocabulary any more. I've completed all but two requirements from my insurance company and those two are scheduled for the 18th & 20th. I'm still waiting on the center to call with my first appointment date but I want to be ready when they finally do then maybe I can get in the surgery schedule.
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I just got back from a week in Branson and we had a great time. Took my two oldest granddaughter's with us. During the week of going to shows and sight seeing they, along with my boyfriend decide to go zip lining. I wanted to go but knew the harness thingy wouldn't fit. Then on to the ejection seat, again not even going to try! Was afraid I'd shoot to the moon when they let that thing go... Then the dreaded Silver Dollar City amusement park... I did my usual sitting at the exits waiting on them to get off the rides. The park is up and down hills and I had to take breaks all the time but I made it, whew! I saw many people asked to leave the rides because they didn't fit and that's why I didn't even try to go on rides. They have test seats at the front of the ride and I wonder why ppl didn't try the test seat to see if they fit instead of being humiliated by being asked to leave. But all in all I had an awesome time knowing that next year everyone else will have to work at keeping up with me!!! I'm riding every darn ride in the park and every place else. Can't wait!!!
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I hate the heat, it was 97 and very humid and I had sweat coming out my ears. Lol
Kids kept telling me to get a scooter to ride around on but I'd die first... Up side of it is I lost 5 lbs.. I'm sure partly because I was afraid to eat in that heat and all the walking up and down steep hills, I was afraid the exertion would make me vomit. Boyfriend kept saying " I gotta give you credit for pushing on" lol
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I just got back from a week in Branson and we had a great time. Took my two oldest granddaughter's with us. During the week of going to shows and sight seeing they, along with my boyfriend decide to go zip lining. I wanted to go but knew the harness thingy wouldn't fit. Then on to the ejection seat, again not even going to try! Was afraid I'd shoot to the moon when they let that thing go... Then the dreaded Silver Dollar City amusement park... I did my usual sitting at the exits waiting on them to get off the rides. The park is up and down hills and I had to take breaks all the time but I made it, whew! I saw many people asked to leave the rides because they didn't fit and that's why I didn't even try to go on rides. They have test seats at the front of the ride and I wonder why ppl didn't try the test seat to see if they fit instead of being humiliated by being asked to leave. But all in all I had an awesome time knowing that next year everyone else will have to work at keeping up with me!!! I'm riding every darn ride in the park and every place else. Can't wait!!!
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This shows me at my highest (around 305) and now at 231.8.


My surgery date was 6/10/13. I weighted 259 on surgery day.

Photo update of the change in my face which I notice much more than anywhere else.
1st pic is my wedding day 12/22/2012 (approx. 290)
2nd is at my 20th class reunion 7/20/2013. (252)

Surgery: 6/5/2013

Closing in on the 170's... I've been charting my food with MFP again and it definitely helps me get all my Protein in and focus on three meals, no grazing. Today I'm down to 183. I had hoped to reach my goal of 150 by my birthday in early October... If I can lose 10 pounds a month for the next two months I might be able to pull it off, but it will take diligence! I'm so grateful for the support I'm receiving here!
p.s. I have begun to date again, and the weight loss has given me back my confidence! Not just to dare to date, but to realize when someone is not right for me, and not "settling" just because I think "I'm lucky to have a date at all."

Sip slowly eat slowly move slowly with food intake. It was hard for me to do it slowly I learn the hard way. After vomiting so damn much.

Congrats...

Lucky you, ladies! I am on 2 weeks of liquid diet i tried it out already and I do 7 am, 11, 4pm, 7pm... Sort of baby feeding routine I go officially on July 29 th.

So my husband is being very unsupportive all of sudden....and tomorrow is my surgery. Last night he suggested we all go out to dinner at American Steak house. Then he told me that we will be driving to North Carolina on Saturday to pick up his twins. I am still going to be recovering. Then he told me that because I will be home for the next few weeks he will be leaving my toddler home to save on daycare. I'm already stressed because I know he thinks that this is a minor surgery and he is going to be looking for me to cook, clean, and take care of all that I normally do. I just pray that he realizes that I need his support in this time.

I had one scheduled for last monday but the dr was out of my insurance network. So I go July 25th for my new patient appointment and the evaluation following that. I live in Wichita. I am using a psychologist of my own because having tricare the insurance is really picky as to I see.

A wives/mothers work is never done! I was just like you so excited and nervous. I prayed a lot, but then the day came, I thought I would be crazy nervous, but I wasn't, a sweet peace came over me. They asked if I needed something to relax while I was waiting for surgery, I said no and truthfully I didn't. I knew I had made the right decision for me. I"m 9 months out and 89lbs down and I feel great. God bless you.