Hi, new to OH

TripleAxel
on 7/27/18 6:08 pm
VSG on 09/20/18

Is there a place on the site where a new member can see what all the abbreviations mean in people's signatures? It's like Greek

I have a little less than 2 months to go until my surgery (VSG). It's both exciting and terrifying, as I'm sure many of you know well.

Thanks!

Gwen M.
on 7/27/18 6:34 pm
VSG on 03/13/14

Welcome!

http://www.obesityhelp.com/message-board-lingo

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)

(deactivated member)
on 7/27/18 8:56 pm
VSG on 01/12/17

Gwen gave you the answer, but wanted to say welcome as well!

Shannon S.
on 7/27/18 10:20 pm
VSG on 11/07/17

I'll give you a few:

HW = highest weight

SW = starting weight

CW = current weight

Another one you'll see on the boards is NSV (non scale victory). Like a victory from weightloss not associated with the scale, such as fitting into airplane seats without a seat belt extension!

Google is also my best friend!

Welcome to OH!

(deactivated member)
on 7/28/18 1:38 am
VSG on 01/12/17

You're rocking the weightloss!

Shannon S.
on 7/28/18 2:38 pm
VSG on 11/07/17

Thanks so much Gorgeous! I can only hope I'm as successful as you!

Librarian67
on 7/28/18 10:33 am
RNY on 02/28/17

Welcome and all the best as you prepare!

HW: 248+, SW (RNY: 2/28/17): 244, GW (10/17): 125; LW: 115; 45# regain (19-20); CW: 135.6; new goal: 135; Plastics: Ext mastopexy, Ext abdominoplasty-5/18/2018; diagnosed w/ gastroparesis 11/20.

SkinnyNikki7
on 7/28/18 10:39 am - Vineland, NJ
VSG on 08/13/12

Just wanted to say Welcome!! I still don't know all the abbreviations on here but just ask if you have any questions lots of people will help.

Height = 5'2 Age = 37 Surgery Date = August 13, 2012 HW = 231lbs LW = 131lbs

Regain SW = 209.6 CW = 191.2 Goal Weight = 157.6 lbs

The only way you will see results is if you stay consistent!

Amy R.
on 7/28/18 11:43 am

Welcome! Glad to see you here =)

Haley_Martinez
on 7/28/18 1:13 pm
RNY on 05/03/18

Welcome! This is a great place to come for support and information. If you haven't done so, you can also check out the VSG specific forum as well.

Good luck and I'm sure you'll do amazing!

27 years old - 5'5" tall - HW: 260 - SW: 255 - LW: 132.0 - Regain: 165.0

Pre Op - 5.0, M1 - 25.6, M2 - 15.6, M3 - 14.0, M4 - 13.4, M5 - 10.8, M6 - 13.8, M7 - 9.8, M8 - 7.8, M9 - 2.8, M10-2.4, M11-0, M12-7

Lower Body Lift with Dr. Carmina Cardenas - 5/3/19

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