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MonicaTurner911    1

MonicaTurner911
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What was everybody starting weight ?? Mines is 366 but I’m 5’5 in a half. I’m kinda discouraged because of my weight, I’ve been reading on stories and haven’t seen anyone as heavy as me!!! My surgery date is on the 13th two days and I’m overly nervous, I think it’s more of me dealing with sleep apnea and my weight.. can all you guys pray for me please thanks for all in advance !!!!!

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Introversion    1,876

Introversion
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My starting weight was 225 pounds. I'm 5'1". I lost 7 pounds on the pre-op diet and weighed in at 218 on the day of my surgery.

Good luck to you. I will send prayers per your request. :)

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MonicaTurner911    1

MonicaTurner911
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My starting weight was 225 pounds. I'm 5'1". I lost 7 pounds on the pre-op diet and weighed in at 218 on the day of my surgery.
Good luck to you. I will send prayers per your request. [emoji4]

Thank you.


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MsTipps    314

MsTipps
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Good luck hun. I was 292, went to 270 with preop and got RNY on 12th Jan. I'm at 238 now :)

You can do this xx

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crystal0727    39

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Hi Monica, good luck and I will definitely keep you in my prayers. I wouldn’t worry about the sleep apnea as long as your doc is aware so they can monitor your condition and make sure you have what’s needed after surgery.

Im 5’6 and started at 255

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MonicaTurner911    1

MonicaTurner911
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Hi Monica, good luck and I will definitely keep you in my prayers. I wouldn’t worry about the sleep apnea as long as your doc is aware so they can monitor your condition and make sure you have what’s needed after surgery.
Im 5’6 and started at 255


Okay thank you I appreciate the feedback 🤞🏾🤞🏾


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kandywolf    161

kandywolf
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I started at 350, but by the time I went for surgery I was 260. I was sleeved on 10/17/17. I started on 11/2015. Down to 217. You got this! Prayers, and hope you have a wonderful adventure.


SW 350 (11/15)
BSW 260 (10/17/17)
CW 216.1 (2/4/18)
RGW 199
GW 175

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kakatlady612    1,053

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My highest weight was 355, I'm down to 323 now. I'm 5ft8in am planning RnY.early-mid March at Mount Carmel in Columbus Ohio. This will be a hard journey to,lose weight, don't ,let anyone tell you surgery is the easy way out. Strengthen your resolve, you can and will do a good lot,of this.I've been telling,myself also, if I can do this at 72, so can you. We will all be here for you, you'll have,is worldwide group of Bariatric brothers and sisters behind you every step of the way. Welcome. ask,any questions you,may have,okay?

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VSG.02.05.18    23

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My highest weight was 355! I was sleeved at 309. You’re not alone!


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MonicaTurner911    1

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My highest weight was 355, I'm down to 323 now. I'm 5ft8in am planning RnY.early-mid March at Mount Carmel in Columbus Ohio. This will be a hard journey to,lose weight, don't ,let anyone tell you surgery is the easy way out. Strengthen your resolve, you can and will do a good lot,of this.I've been telling,myself also, if I can do this at 72, so can you. We will all be here for you, you'll have,is worldwide group of Bariatric brothers and sisters behind you every step of the way. Welcome. ask,any questions you,may have,okay?

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Awesome thanks for the feedback means alone.


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mylighthouse    782

mylighthouse
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Hi Monica,

My high weight was 334 lbs. The day of surgery I weighed 312. I'm 5'7".

Now I weigh 190 lbs.

I also have sleep apnea and I use a CPAP machine nightly.

Try not to worry, you should do fine. Prayers for you.

:)

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chycky    671

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Good luck and keep focused on your goal! My starting weight was 367 surgery weight 353 and now 175 in less than 2 years. It can happen, it is a whole new world and I wouldn't change a thing (other than doing it sooner!)

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Jmh04416    10

Jmh04416
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My heaviest was 328 (mind u this is during my appointments time... Gained 5lbs since first day at Dr)

My starting weight was 323

Surgery weight 307

2 weeks post op Im down to almost 20 lbs already if not a a little more.



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