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Username: SoSoDef81
Location: bx, NY, USA
Member Since: 5/30/2008
BMI: 40.4
Hoping to have surgery
Surgery Type: RNY (09/09/08)
Surgeon: Subhash Kini, M.D, FRCS

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Comment by yhampton07 14 hours ago

Since we both have the 9 i figure i better tell you now good luck and i hope you have a speedy recovery ....best of wishes

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My name is Sophia and I have tried to lose weight by diet and exercise my entire life. I have been over weight since childhood and I've decided it's time to really do something about it. Losing weight means so much to me at this point in my life. I have recently been diagnosed with having high blood pressure (hypertension) and I'm only 27 years old. I don't know how I got here. Yes I've been overweight my entire life but its been and on and off again thing. Now that the weight is affecting my health I have taken it very very seriously. I want to take you guys on this journey with me and help me keep my strength through the process. I believe the encouragement will be very helpful because I struggle at times to even talk about my weight.

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10 day liquid diet:(
4 days ago

My neice mercedes and I went out for my final drink on friday night. We went to a bar called Moca's in Harlem and had a great time. We drank, talked, laughed, dance and enjoyed ourselves.My best friend was suppose to come but was stuck in brooklyn waiting for her man so she couldn't make it. Too bad b/c we had a great time. Now that all that fun is over I'm having and extremely hard time following this diet and its day 1... OMy Goodness. I HAVE ALWAYS HATED SLIM-FAST. I NEVER LIKE ICE-CREAM, MILKSHAKES, OR MILK. So how the hell am I going to pull this off? I know that I have to do it or the procedure may not take place or make things more complicated but I want to gag everytime I drink this nasty shit. Why can't i be positive? I am truely blessed to have been approved and having the opportunity to change my life but why is this a battle for me? Yesterday My fiance and I along with the kids went to get vitamins,protein powder, pre-op liquid diet things and slimfast. I HAD NO IDEA HOW EXSPENSIVE ALL THESE THINGS WERE. ON THE PROTEIN ALONE I SPENT 68.99(ISOPURE) GNC. I SPENT 200.00 YESTERDAY ALONE AND HAVEN'T EVEN WENT FOOD SHOPPING FOR MY LIFE AFTER SURGERY. WHAT AM I GETTING MYSELF INTO? LORD SHOW ME THE RIGHT PATH. It's sunday and I didn't attend church today. I just slept and slept this morning. I didn't want to get up and face the day or no food except for a sensible dinner. I purchased many smart foods (weight watchers) for my sensible dinner. B/c if I didn't I know I wouldn't make a sensible dinner.Give me strength!!

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Late to post
4 days ago

I haven't posted in a while ..I had left off saying I was scheduled for my pre-op visit be4 surgery. Well I had that visit and it went pretty well. I was a little early so I decided to get off the train 2 stops before my stop and walk to the hospital. On my way I passed a beauty spa. Me being the person I am had to stop and see what was going on inside. Well as I walked in these ladies were waiting to get their eyebrows threaded. Threading is when they use actual thread and shape your eyebrows (like waxing but better results.) Well I waited my turn and I loved my eyebrows. That was my 1st treading experience. I had heard about it but never had it done. No more waxing for me. It even last longer. Well after that I went through the pre-op test. EKG, Blood pressure , talk with anesteologist (sp) and X-rays. Everything went well. My blood pressure was normal for the 1st time in a while. I have been very diligent in talking my bp meds. They had me take a pregnancy test as well just to make sure. I didn't think that would be an issue b/c i have mirena(iud) I love that Birthcontrol. Had it for 4 yrs with no complications. Everything went smooth until the darn medical assistant pissed me off. As she is double checkiing my blood pressure she ask me, "So what kind of surgery are you having. When I told her RNY she dropped her Blood pressure pump and said. "Oh why are you having that? Your not big enough for that. She had the nerve to say thats for really big people. She continued on to ask how much do I weigh and did I try to diet? Keep in mind I have never seen this woman be4 nor did I start any friendly sister/ girl conversation with her. I would usually have been friendly but I just wanted to get all the testinover with and get home so I could sleep. I hadn't gotten sleep the night before b/c my 4 yr old little girl kept waking me up for every little thing. Bottom line I was miserable. Long story short, I couldn't believe she would say something like that and go on and on about it. I politely answered her by saying that I've done my research on the procedure and I wouldn't be here and approved for the surgery If I didn't qualify. She must have sensed my anger b/c she said , "oh I didnt mean to upset you it's just that you don't look obese to me. You look very nice the size you are. I had to realize that I wasn't mad at her I was just frustrated that people think everyone should agree with their opinions. I don't know anyone in the right mindset that would put their selves through this if they didn't feel it was necessary. My mother is supportive and has always been supportative in anything I wanted to do however everytime I talk to her she says well you know, I was speaking to xyz and they said ..this or that and may be you should ..blah blah blah. I had to tell her yesterday that everyone will have their opinion and mines is the only one that matters at this point. I didn't mean to be harsh but I had to let her no that I don't care what people say I'm doing what I believe is right. In the beginning I listened to everyones opinion and thoughts on the procedure and it made me crazy. I have to live for myself and I need to make a healthy change in my life.

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A.P.P.R.O.V.E.D!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
on August 16, 2008 5:37 am

My surgeons office called yesterday afternoon and told me they have good news. They said I was Approved and I have to come in for my pre-surgery appoint for the test on tuesday 8/19/08 10 am. I screamed.. Not too loud because I was at work.It felt good to have been approved my first go around. I started my 6month diet in Jan this year, did everything on the list they gave me..and look, its 8 months later and I am approved. Approval never felt so sweet. LOL. I have to give many thanks to God for all of his good work. I am forever grateful. I need to Praise him more and not only when I'm asking for help. My paper work was received by UHC on 8/5 and I was approved 8/15. Not bad! 10 days. The first person I called was my Fiance.. He was happy for me. I love him so much. He has been 100% supportive regarding my surgery.

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Just Vibe..Ing
on August 1, 2008 8:19 pm

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I HAVE A DATE!!!! HORRAY
on July 28, 2008 6:02 pm

Today I listened to a meassage from my surgeons office stating to call them. Cool. They have been keeping in contact with me ever since I had to contact the doctor bc things weren't getting done. I got my date It is on September 9. I'm excited but can't get super excited b/c its still pending insurance approval. Can't do anything until the money is there. Thats how it goes. I'm still excited. I told my man and he was happy for me. I have to continue to pray and be thankful for my blessings.

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