Just beginning the journey

Acifrel
on 8/18/17 2:26 pm

I'm new to this site and just starting this journey. I'm looking to get approved for the surgery and then have it in June. I'm scared and at the same time hopeful. I'm beginning new eating patterns and slowly beginning to exercise. One day at a time is what I keep telling myself.

Gwen M.
on 8/18/17 6:10 pm

VSG on 03/13/14

Welcome! One step at a time is a good plan :)

VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)

Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170

TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)

FluffyChix
on 8/19/17 4:12 am

Welcome! Glad you're here.

Gina 21 Years Out
on 8/19/17 6:36 am - Burleson, TX

RNY on 04/22/02

WELCOME!!!!

We all had had a starting point!!!

RNY 4-22-02...

LW: 6lb,10 oz SW:340lb GW:170lb CW:155

We Can Do Hard Things

NYMom222
on 8/19/17 1:32 pm

RNY on 07/23/14

We all had to start somewhere. Stick around and read a lot. There is lots of good information on here.

Cynthia 5'11" RNY 7/23/2014

Goal reached 17 months. 220lb Weight Loss
Plastic Surgery Dr. Joseph Michaels - LBL and Hernia Repair 2/29/16, Arm Lift, BL, 5/2/16, Leg Lift 7/25/16

#lifeisanadventure #fightthegoodfight #noregrets

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Kathy1212
on 8/20/17 7:50 am

Welcome!

Pre-Op Visit: Jan. 10, 2017, weight 304, surgeon: Dr. David Lindsay, St. Joe's, Toronto

1st Day of (3 weeks worth of) Optifast: Jan. 11, 2017

Surgery Date: Feb. 1st, 2017

Kathy

ShirlAus
on 8/20/17 3:38 pm

VSG on 06/26/17

Welcome :) You will find the boards a place of great help and support

Lurk or just jump right in

Congratulations on making a life changing decision

Shirley

LukeB Girl17
on 8/24/17 3:06 pm

Welcome! You've come to the right place, a lot of information here. Any questions ~ let us know and have a great day!

Referral by my MD Feb 28/17 * Labs done March 17/17 * Meet with Nurse Aug 24/17 * TOH PreOp Class 1 Sept 12 /17 * Oct 17 Behaviorist and Nutritionist * Breath Test Nov 10/17 * Nutritionist Nov 21/17 * PreSurgery Class 2 Dec 12/17 ~ Bloodwork * Meet the Surgeon Dec 18/17 * PreOp Jan 5 TOH * Surgery Date January 10, 2017

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