ColleenErin1974

I'm close too. I'm 5'4" HW 268 CW-245 Goal weight-135-140
I have all my testing being done throughout February. Then send everything to get approval! I'm hoping to have my RNY in late March-early April.
Here is my picture for before! Can't wait to see the after!
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Oops! I obviously posted that wrong! Sorry, mylighthouse! It looks like you wrote my comment! LMFAO!

Today I met my surgeon and now the fun begins! I'm required to do a 3 month supervised diet, and I surprised the doctor, because I started this in November and Friday is my 3rd and final appointment! He said that is great and is kind of fast tracking to my Surgery date! Most likely it will be at the end of March or the beginning of April!
I have to see a hematologist because 3 yrs ago I had bilateral pulmonary emboli and they never found out why I had these, so he said it's better to be safe than sorry!
Next Monday I meet with the dietician and go to my lifestyle changing class!
I also need an EGD due to reflux and to see if I have a hiatal hernia.
Then my psych appointment.
Most of it will be done this month!
I'm so excited!
I was supposed to have RNY about 4 yrs ago, but I left my husband, and I had too much going on to do it.
Now I can say that I already lost 220 lbs, when I left him!
So, I hope to meet some people on here that are having surgery around April. I'd like to have support and to give support!
Well, I'm including my before picture because now the race starts!
HW-268
CW-244
SW-???
Thanks for listening to me! Any and all information about this journey will be appreciated!
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Today I met my surgeon and now the fun begins! I'm required to do a 3 month supervised diet, and I surprised the doctor, because I started this in November and Friday is my 3rd and final appointment! He said that is great and is kind of fast tracking to my Surgery date! Most likely it will be at the end of March or the beginning of April!
I have to see a hematologist because 3 yrs ago I had bilateral pulmonary emboli and they never found out why I had these, so he said it's better to be safe than sorry!
Next Monday I meet with the dietician and go to my lifestyle changing class!
I also need an EGD due to reflux and to see if I have a hiatal hernia.
Then my psych appointment.
Most of it will be done this month!
I'm so excited!
I was supposed to have RNY about 4 yrs ago, but I left my husband, and I had too much going on to do it.
Now I can say that I already lost 220 lbs, when I left him!
So, I hope to meet some people on here that are having surgery around April. I'd like to have support and to give support!
Well, I'm including my before picture because now the race starts!
HW-268
CW-244
SW-???
Thanks for listening to me! Any and all information about this journey will be appreciated!
Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Today I met my surgeon and now the fun begins! I'm required to do a 3 month supervised diet, and I surprised the doctor, because I started this in November and Friday is my 3rd and final appointment! He said that is great and is kind of fast tracking to my Surgery date! Most likely it will be at the end of March or the beginning of April!
I have to see a hematologist because 3 yrs ago I had bilateral pulmonary emboli and they never found out why I had these, so he said it's better to be safe than sorry!
Next Monday I meet with the dietician and go to my lifestyle changing class!
I also need an EGD due to reflux and to see if I have a hiatal hernia.
Then my psych appointment.
Most of it will be done this month!
I'm so excited!
I was supposed to have RNY about 4 yrs ago, but I left my husband, and I had too much going on to do it.
Now I can say that I already lost 220 lbs, when I left him!
So, I hope to meet some people on here that are having surgery around April. I'd like to have support and to give support!
Well, I'm including my before picture because now the race starts!
HW-268
CW-244
SW-???
Thanks for listening to me! Any and all information about this journey will be appreciated!
Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Today I met my surgeon and now the fun begins! I'm required to do a 3 month supervised diet, and I surprised the doctor, because I started this in November and Friday is my 3rd and final appointment! He said that is great and is kind of fast tracking to my Surgery date! Most likely it will be at the end of March or the beginning of April!
I have to see a hematologist because 3 yrs ago I had bilateral pulmonary emboli and they never found out why I had these, so he said it's better to be safe than sorry!
Next Monday I meet with the dietician and go to my lifestyle changing class!
I also need an EGD due to reflux and to see if I have a hiatal hernia.
Then my psych appointment.
Most of it will be done this month!
I'm so excited!
I was supposed to have RNY about 4 yrs ago, but I left my husband, and I had too much going on to do it.
Now I can say that I already lost 220 lbs, when I left him!
So, I hope to meet some people on here that are having surgery around April. I'd like to have support and to give support!
Well, I'm including my before picture because now the race starts!
HW-268
CW-244
SW-???
Thanks for listening to me! Any and all information about this journey will be appreciated!
Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Today I met my surgeon and now the fun begins! I'm required to do a 3 month supervised diet, and I surprised the doctor, because I started this in November and Friday is my 3rd and final appointment! He said that is great and is kind of fast tracking to my Surgery date! Most likely it will be at the end of March or the beginning of April!
I have to see a hematologist because 3 yrs ago I had bilateral pulmonary emboli and they never found out why I had these, so he said it's better to be safe than sorry!
Next Monday I meet with the dietician and go to my lifestyle changing class!
I also need an EGD due to reflux and to see if I have a hiatal hernia.
Then my psych appointment.
Most of it will be done this month!
I'm so excited!
I was supposed to have RNY about 4 yrs ago, but I left my husband, and I had too much going on to do it.
Now I can say that I already lost 220 lbs, when I left him!
So, I hope to meet some people on here that are having surgery around April. I'd like to have support and to give support!
Well, I'm including my before picture because now the race starts!
HW-268
CW-244
SW-???
Thanks for listening to me! Any and all information about this journey will be appreciated!
Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hello! My name is Colleen. I am at the very beginning of my journey to a healthier me! I started on 11/22/16 with my PCP for my 3 month supervised diet for my insurance. I weighed in at 258.8 lbs. My highest weight was 268.0 lbs. I then had my next appointment on 12/22/16 and weighed in at 244.0 lbs. This surprised me for the better.
I will have my next appointment on or after 1/22/17. And I see my surgeon for the first time on 1/30/17.
Of course that can't get here fast enough! I know I will have a ton of preop tests and that is fine. I know with each day I am closer to a healthier me.
I'm just here to introduce myself and get familiar with the site. I need all the help I can get and everyone on here seem awesome and encouraging!
So, any input or advice for a newbie?
Oh, I am from Central Texas and looking for buddies!
Thanks! I look forward to chatting on here!
Colleen
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Hello! My name is Colleen. I am at the very beginning of my journey to a healthier me! I started on 11/22/16 with my PCP for my 3 month supervised diet for my insurance. I weighed in at 258.8 lbs. My highest weight was 268.0 lbs. I then had my next appointment on 12/22/16 and weighed in at 244.0 lbs. This surprised me for the better.
I will have my next appointment on or after 1/22/17. And I see my surgeon for the first time on 1/30/17.
Of course that can't get here fast enough! I know I will have a ton of preop tests and that is fine. I know with each day I am closer to a healthier me.
I'm just here to introduce myself and get familiar with the site. I need all the help I can get and everyone on here seem awesome and encouraging!
So, any input or advice for a newbie?
Oh, I am from Central Texas and looking for buddies!
Thanks! I look forward to chatting on here!
Colleen
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Hello fellow newbies! It's nice to meet people here who are experiencing what I am. So many people I know have no clue how hard this is! I am doing it for me, a new and healthier me!
Can't wait to hear progress from y'all!
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I got the big book about gastric bypass from the store on here and it has a ton of info that I found helpful. Good luck!

Hello,
I worked in an OR for years. You cannot have anything through your tongue. It is a potential hazard and it can compromise your safety. You'll have to have it out while in the OR.
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Hello from another newbie! I'm pre-op for a revision to an RNY....nervous and excited and trying to learn as much as possible so that I'm more prepared than I was during my banding
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Hello! My name is Colleen. I am at the very beginning of my journey to a healthier me! I started on 11/22/16 with my PCP for my 3 month supervised diet for my insurance. I weighed in at 258.8 lbs. My highest weight was 268.0 lbs. I then had my next appointment on 12/22/16 and weighed in at 244.0 lbs. This surprised me for the better.
I will have my next appointment on or after 1/22/17. And I see my surgeon for the first time on 1/30/17.
Of course that can't get here fast enough! I know I will have a ton of preop tests and that is fine. I know with each day I am closer to a healthier me.
I'm just here to introduce myself and get familiar with the site. I need all the help I can get and everyone on here seem awesome and encouraging!
So, any input or advice for a newbie?
Oh, I am from Central Texas and looking for buddies!
Thanks! I look forward to chatting on here!
Colleen
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Hi there! I am new too. My surgery is sceduled for Jan 4th. I am so exicited for a healthier me as well!

Just saying "hi" because I am new too... although a bit farther into the process (surgery scheduled). Welcome!
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Hello! My name is Colleen. I am at the very beginning of my journey to a healthier me! I started on 11/22/16 with my PCP for my 3 month supervised diet for my insurance. I weighed in at 258.8 lbs. My highest weight was 268.0 lbs. I then had my next appointment on 12/22/16 and weighed in at 244.0 lbs. This surprised me for the better.
I will have my next appointment on or after 1/22/17. And I see my surgeon for the first time on 1/30/17.
Of course that can't get here fast enough! I know I will have a ton of preop tests and that is fine. I know with each day I am closer to a healthier me.
I'm just here to introduce myself and get familiar with the site. I need all the help I can get and everyone on here seem awesome and encouraging!
So, any input or advice for a newbie?
Oh, I am from Central Texas and looking for buddies!
Thanks! I look forward to chatting on here!
Colleen
Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hello! My name is Colleen. I am at the very beginning of my journey to a healthier me! I started on 11/22/16 with my PCP for my 3 month supervised diet for my insurance. I weighed in at 258.8 lbs. My highest weight was 268.0 lbs. I then had my next appointment on 12/22/16 and weighed in at 244.0 lbs. This surprised me for the better.
I will have my next appointment on or after 1/22/17. And I see my surgeon for the first time on 1/30/17.
Of course that can't get here fast enough! I know I will have a ton of preop tests and that is fine. I know with each day I am closer to a healthier me.
I'm just here to introduce myself and get familiar with the site. I need all the help I can get and everyone on here seem awesome and encouraging!
So, any input or advice for a newbie?
Oh, I am from Central Texas and looking for buddies!
Thanks! I look forward to chatting on here!
Colleen
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