Hello - newby here!
Long time lurker. Figured it was time to come out of the shadows and introduce myself. I am a 48 year old professional female. I also have Crohn's disease. Over the past 8 years I have put on 10 pounds per year, added to the 10 I was already carrying I find myself 90 pounds heavier. I was able to loose the weight when I was younger but the older I have become the harder it has been. I have been researching WLS for about 2 years and had my first appointment with the doctor in May so it has moved fast (great insurance). I am doing the 2 week full liquid preop diet, had some issues due to my Crohn's but the doctor's staff have been great. as you can tell by my name I love Disney and spend several vacations a year there (nope, not in FL). I am sure I will have many questions in the coming weeks, already posted one, and I do appreciate any advice you have to offer.
Welcome to the forum. I am so happy for you that the process is moving quickly. I hope you'll love your sleeve, as I do mine. This weight loss surgery really works!
best of luck,
Carol
Surgery May 1, 2013. Starting Weight 385, Surgery Weight 333, Current Weight 160. At GOAL!
Weight loss Pre-op 1-20 2-17 3-15 Post-op 1-20 2-18 3-15 4-14 5-16 6-11 7-12 8-8
9-11 10-7 11-7 12-7 13-8 14-6 15-3 16-7 17-3 18-3
Welcome! My pre-op went fast as well (2 months from "I want WLS" to surgery). This site has been life saving. I would not have known the REAL rules about WLS if I hadn't found this site and learned from seasoned vets. Good luck to you and read as much as you can. It'll be here before you know it :) xoxo
Lanie; Age: 43; Surgery Date (VSG): 8/12/14 w/complications resulting in RNY next day;
Height: 5' 6" SW: 249 Comfort Zone: 135-140 CW: 138 (10/13/17)
M1: -25 lbs M2: -12 M3: -13 M4: -7 M5: -11 M6: -10 M7: -7 M8: -7 M9: -3 M10: -8 M11: -4 M12: -4
5K PR - 24:15 (4/23/16) First 10K - 53:30 (10/18/15)
Welcome aboard!
Surgeon: Chengelis Surgery on 12/19/2011 A little less carb eating compared to my weight loss phase loose sleever here!
1Mo: -21 2Mo: -16 3Mo: -12 4MO - 13 5MO: -11 6MO: -10 7MO: -10.3 8MO: -6 Goal in 8 months 4 days!! 6' 2'' EWL 103% Starting size 28 or 4x (tight) now size 12 or large, shoe size 12 w to 10.5 150+ pounds lost
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