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Just wanted to introduce myself to the OK forum board. My name is Sheila and I was born and raised in Lawton. Lived there until I was 30 then moved to Calgary Alberta Canada in 1996, but I am still and will always be an Okie at heart.
I will be having the VSG hopefully before the end of the month. I am on a Short Notice Cancellation list with my surgeon's office and I can be called anytime to come in for my surgery. I am very excited as I have worked towards this for more than 4 years now.
I started my pre-surgery diet on November 30, 2010 and I have lost around 40 lbs and around 22 inches since then. I believe I have gone about as far as I can go weight wise without my surgery as I have been hovering around the 255 mark for quite a while now. I go a couple pounds below and a couple of pounds above.
I have told very few people about my surgery as I work in a Neurology clinic for Parkinson's Diease, and there are nurses and doctors all around me that would be trying to talk me out of it. I didn't want to have anyone elses opinion regarding my decision. I am doing what is best for me and I am going to let them wonder why I am losing weight. I have told them I am going to have a Hernia operation because that is true. I have a Hiatus Hernia that will be repaired while I am in surgery. I am just omitting the WLS part. My husband, daughter and best friend knows what I am doing. I have a very good support group and I am blessed to have found OH for further support.
It is nice to be around Okies again. I do miss being there. I am planning a trip down next spring 2012 to introduce my new body to my family and friends, maybe if there is a get together, I will be able to join in.
Looking forward to meeting you all.
Sheila
I will be having the VSG hopefully before the end of the month. I am on a Short Notice Cancellation list with my surgeon's office and I can be called anytime to come in for my surgery. I am very excited as I have worked towards this for more than 4 years now.
I started my pre-surgery diet on November 30, 2010 and I have lost around 40 lbs and around 22 inches since then. I believe I have gone about as far as I can go weight wise without my surgery as I have been hovering around the 255 mark for quite a while now. I go a couple pounds below and a couple of pounds above.
I have told very few people about my surgery as I work in a Neurology clinic for Parkinson's Diease, and there are nurses and doctors all around me that would be trying to talk me out of it. I didn't want to have anyone elses opinion regarding my decision. I am doing what is best for me and I am going to let them wonder why I am losing weight. I have told them I am going to have a Hernia operation because that is true. I have a Hiatus Hernia that will be repaired while I am in surgery. I am just omitting the WLS part. My husband, daughter and best friend knows what I am doing. I have a very good support group and I am blessed to have found OH for further support.
It is nice to be around Okies again. I do miss being there. I am planning a trip down next spring 2012 to introduce my new body to my family and friends, maybe if there is a get together, I will be able to join in.
Looking forward to meeting you all.
Sheila
Surgery: July 27 Surgery Weight: 245 Current Weight: 137 Total weight lost: 1112lbs
AT GOAL! WOOHOO!!!
Hi Sheila,
Welcome to the Oklahoma forum. Congrats on your soon-to-be surgery. Please let us know how you are doing after surgery!
In Norman, we have a very active support group. If you are ever in the area and would like to join us, please send me a message. I will let you know directions to the support group and dates/times.
Again, congrats on your surgery! 
Leah
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