ColleenErin1974

Hi there everyone! I'm new here and also hoping for a summer date. I meet with my surgeon again in July...hoping for an August date. My 40th birthday is August 9 and I can't think of a better birthday present to myself.

Hi All,
I talked to the intern on Monday. I had written her a letter & hand delivered it in hopes that I could get 5 minutes of her time. She was not in yet, so I left the letter with the receptionist, stopped at the grocery for more Propel Water, and went home. She called me later that day and we talked for about 10 minutes. She told me that the book is NOT a requirement to get my green light, but that she does have to talk to my therapist. She said that she was going to try to get hold of him this week. Well, here it is Wed night & she still has NOT gotten hold of him, which is really beginning to tick me off. My next step is to talk to her attending if she has not talked to him by Tuesday the 30th, though she did say that she is going to call me on, I think, the 1st.
So here is my thought, I went & seen her on May 3rd, the only 2 things keeping me from getting the green light was I had to wait until day 60 as a non smoker, and that was May 7th (I quit smoking on March 8th), and talking to my therapist, here it is 22 days later & she still hasn't even tried contacting him.
When she calls me next week, if she still hasn't contacted him I am going to get more upset than I already am.
I will keep you all updated
Lauri

It is finally here
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My surgery is tomorrow and so far in the last 3 months on the dr monitored diet I have lost 53 pounds. I was feeling different and seeing some NSVs, but then when I took my preop photos, I was disappointed because I didn't see a difference from my starting photos. Until I put them side by side.
The starting photos were after I had already lost 11 pounds, but were when I finally decided to proceed with this option.
I have never let anyone but my husband and kids see this much of my body and I wasn't planning on sharing at this point, but then I realized that we are all here together for support. And dang do I need the constant reminder that I am doing this for a reason and I can't only show the good photos or else I'll still be hiding and denying. So here they are. Top line is starting photos 42 pounds heavier than the preop photos on the bottom line.
PS all those bruises on my legs are just from having to inject heparin three times daily

HW: 328 (02/21/17)
CW: 275 (preop 53# disowned)

I'm in Harker Heights!


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I am in Killeen, TX.

Thank you so much for your reply! It truly helped put things into a better perspective for me. [emoji18] I was so worried about losing exactly what would be 10% of my weight that I started weighing myself frequently to see which days were better days as far as my weight versus the things I had eaten and drank even while maintaining my calorie limit.

Congratulations on your surgery!! That's actually my birthday so I'll be sending you the best positive vibes!! I received good news today and my doctor said she was sending me to meet with the surgeon and writing my letter to insurance! I got a call from the surgery scheduler right after I left and I meet with the surgeon on 6/27! I'm just going to keep moving right along and anxiously waiting! Good luck with your surgery let us all know how it goes!

I also agree with these ladies. I'm pre op with a surgery date of 6/21/17 and I've read books, gone to support meetings, and chatted on these forums. I've done all of this for the last 3 years.
I came to my decision for GB due to research and Doctor recommending. I have severe GERD and per my EGD I have some esophageal erosion. The sleeve will most likely make all that worse. Also I need this WLS to keep me in check for the long term.
Keep doing your information gathering and make an educated decision.
Good luck with which ever you choose! Keep us posted!

I also agree with these ladies. I'm pre op with a surgery date of 6/21/17 and I've read books, gone to support meetings, and chatted on these forums. I've done all of this for the last 3 years.
I came to my decision for GB due to research and Doctor recommending. I have severe GERD and per my EGD I have some esophageal erosion. The sleeve will most likely make all that worse. Also I need this WLS to keep me in check for the long term.
Keep doing your information gathering and make an educated decision.
Good luck with which ever you choose! Keep us posted!

Your surgeon would be the one to ask. Every doctor is different, but yours should have given you instructions to follow post op.
If you are unsure, just call your doctor and ask them what you are to do. Many doctors want you on liquids go a couple weeks to let the staple line of your stomach heal.
Please call your surgeon, so you get a proper answer. Good luck.

You look FABULOUS! My divorce was finalized in January. I tell everyone that I lost 220 pounds since he left!
You are beautiful and strong! God bless you!

I'm June 21st for my RNY!

June 21st here!!! Sooo flippin excited

You look FABULOUS! My divorce was finalized in January. I tell everyone that I lost 220 pounds since he left!
You are beautiful and strong! God bless you!

I shared this quote from Bertrice berry, one of my favorite quotes: "When you walk with purpose you collide with destiny" you got this!

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You look FABULOUS! My divorce was finalized in January. I tell everyone that I lost 220 pounds since he left!
You are beautiful and strong! God bless you!

I want to feel comfortable in my own body. I want to feel energized and up to do anything. I want to be able to be there for my daughters. One is 21 and the other is 19. I want to be around to see them get married and have grand babies I can spoil.
Most of all I want to be healthy again and happy.

There are a TON of things I'm looking forward to, but the one defining difference between fat-me and thin-me is dancing. I want to be able to go social dancing again -- swing, salsa, etc. My knees will work better when I'm 90 or so pounds lighter than now. I'm not even 50 yet -- life shouldn't be this sedentary!

I want to go horse back riding!

I finally got my date on Monday! It's June 21st! The first day of Summer! It took 4 months to get this and I'm finally in the home stretch!
I'm looking for a surgery buddy if anyone is interested!! It always helps to have someone rooting for you and keeping you accountable!
Loser's bench here we come!!

Hi I'm BigTee and I'm having my bypass done on June 20 at the mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, FL. I already have found a great surgery buddy, but I'm sure she would think the more there is of us supporting each other the better. So If anyone that is scheduled for the month of June want to buddy up let me know.

I'm not post op, but my surgery is June 21st. I'm going with the bypass because I have severe GERD. My surgeon said the RNY is less likely to make it worse. I also researched it a lot and noticed that with the sleeve my GERD most likely stay the same or become worse.
One surgery is plenty for me. I wouldn't want to get the sleeve and have to turn around and revise to RNY. I have about 120 pounds to lose.
I hope this helps!
I'm looking for surgery buddy's if you are interested! Take care!

I feel your pain. I have insurance and I have to pay my deductible before surgery. My deductible is $6,700! I haven't paid much out of pocket yet, so I will pay around $6,000. I saved up for this, but that is a huge chunk to pay.
Good luck with your band removal. Take care.

I'm June 21st!

I'm from Copperas Cove, TX. I'm having my RNY at Baylor, Scott, White in Temple. My surgeon is Dr. Rodriguez. My chart is now at my insurance for approval.
How did your surgery go? And who was your surgeon?
Very anxious over here in Cove!