I joined this forum back in April of this year! I have not posted much, but I have been lurking and soaking up as much information as I could. In April I started out with a Surgeon that requested that I lose 60 pounds,and I kept the office updated on my progress. Once the weight was lost I called relentlessly to get a answer from the front desk so I could get scheduled for my endoscopy....I was giving the run around. Long story short, My cousin had just had the surgery and she was talking about how great her surgeon was. (Mine and hers were under the same hospital umbrella) I called to see if I could switch to the one she had, which took a little while because surgeons don't not like to take patients from their partners basically. Anyways...He took my as his patient and I could not be more happy! He did my endo..and biopsy and I had gastritis, so got medication for that and then he requested that I lose another 25 pounds . I was discouraged, but i knew it was for my own good. I lost the 25 and when I started my journey in April I was 560 pounds. I am now 473 and which leaves me around 87 pounds lost on my own in 7 months! I never thought it was possible to do so. My addiction to food was severe. I would have rather get some ice cream and cake than socialize with the outside world before. Now I get out a lot more and have fun and I haven't had the surgery yet but I feel like I will succeed in staying on track because I have the discipline. Don't get it twisted though...in those 7 months I had about 3 slip ups to where i gained 5 or 6 back and got it off again. My pre- admission testing is Thursday and my surgery date is Dec 6th and my stomach is in knots everyday just waiting for the day. This forum has been a life saver! Everyone here that has taking the step to your new life are the real MVPs!!!

Edited November 15, 20178 yr by GoddessMoon

Wow you go. Wish you all the luck.

Just now, BabyFat23 said:

Wow you go. Wish you all the luck.

Thank you!

wishing you the best of luck on your journey!!! keep up the good work!!!

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Wishing you the best! We will be sleeve buddies mine is 12/6 also

Good luck on your new life..

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I joined this forum back in April of this year! I have not posted much, but I have been lurking and soaking up as much information as I could. In April I started out with a Surgeon that requested that I lose 60 pounds,and I kept the office updated on my progress. Once the weight was lost I called relentlessly to get a answer from the front desk so I could get scheduled for my endoscopy....I was giving the run around. Long story short, My cousin had just had the surgery and she was talking about how great her surgeon was. (Mine and hers were under the same hospital umbrella) I called to see if I could switch to the one she had, which took a little while because surgeons don't not like to take patients from their partners basically. Anyways...He took my as his patient and I could not be more happy! He did my endo..and biopsy and I had gastritis, so got medication for that and then he requested that I lose another 25 pounds [emoji33]. I was discouraged, but i knew it was for my own good. I lost the 25 and when I started my journey in April I was 560 pounds. I am now 473 and which leaves me around 87 pounds lost on my own in 7 months! I never thought it was possible to do so. My addiction to food was severe. I would have rather get some ice cream and cake than socialize with the outside world before. Now I get out a lot more and have fun and I haven't had the surgery yet but I feel like I will succeed in staying on track because I have the discipline. Don't get it twisted though...in those 7 months I had about 3 slip ups to where i gained 5 or 6 back and got it off again. My pre- admission testing is Thursday and my surgery date is Dec 6th and my stomach is in knots everyday just waiting for the day. This forum has been a life saver! Everyone here that has taking the step to your new life are the real MVPs!!!

That is awesome, way to go! I am sure you are going to do great with the surgery, it’s sounds like you have been super disciplined and have stuck to the plan. [emoji4]


Have a great day!
Amanda [emoji16]
HW 248 CW 241 Surgery Date: pending 11/21/2017. Goal weight 150’ish [emoji23]

9 hours ago, angyplus5 said:

wishing you the best of luck on your journey!!! keep up the good work!!!

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Thank you!

7 hours ago, Alice PRI said:

Good luck on your new life..

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Thank you!

7 hours ago, confusedturtle3 said:

That is awesome, way to go! I am sure you are going to do great with the surgery, it’s sounds like you have been super disciplined and have stuck to the plan. [emoji4]


Have a great day!
Amanda [emoji16]
HW 248 CW 241 Surgery Date: pending 11/21/2017. Goal weight 150’ish [emoji23]

Yes I weighted today and lost another 3. So 9pounds away from 100! Thank you!

8 hours ago, Rubyfit4life said:

Wishing you the best! We will be sleeve buddies mine is 12/6 also

Yay! I hope we both have speedy recoveries!

So I got a call today and my surgery got moved up to Nov 30th!!! I'm ready to do it already, this waiting is driving me nuts and I have anxiety.

Congratulations. It will be here faster than you think. Keep us posted