Aloha lovely losers! ~quickie survey fun!~

Hi guys. Just wanted to take a little survey, out of curiousity. What made you decide on surgery? How long was your pre-op program? When did you have your surgery? What type of surgery did you have? What was your BMI at the time of surgery? Have you reached your goal weight/BMI yet? How long has it taken you? What is your greatest accomplishment since surgery? What is your greatest dissapointment since surgery? Thanks guys. I will even answer myself!! --Fox

What made you decide on surgery? My slowly declining health (apnea, cholesterol, blood sugar) and slowly buldging body. Nothing i did stoped the gain and it was getting scarey that I was so young and so unhealthy. Plus I had very low self esteem due to body image issues. How long was your pre-op program? 3 months and 3 weeks from seminar to surgery day. When did you have your surgery? July 12, 2006 What type of surgery did you have? Lap RNY What was your BMI at the time of surgery? 41.2 Have you reached your goal weight/BMI yet? Not yet, but I'm more than half way there! How long has it taken you? Its been 3 months and 1 week and 2 days. What is your greatest accomplishment since surgery? Being happy with myself and healthy. I think every time there's a wow moment, it becomes my greatest accomplishment since surgery. What is your greatest dissapointment since surgery? I miss alcohol and chocolate... but that's about it!

What made you decide on surgery? Mostly my health and wanting to be around to see my daughters grow up. How long was your pre-op program? about six months When did you have your surgery? May 11, 2006 What type of surgery did you have? Lap RNY What was your BMI at the time of surgery? above 60 Have you reached your goal weight/BMI yet? not yet but has come down How long has it taken you? Its been A LITTLE OVER 5 MONTHS. What is your greatest accomplishment since surgery? I am only two punds away from losing 100 lbs!! I have many wow moments along the way. What is your greatest dissapointment since surgery? Only disappointed I didn't do this sooner!!

I just wanted to say how much I love your profile! You have a great sense of humor. Also?... I think you look a little like The Rock. But only a little. =P --Fox

What made you decide on surgery?   My final decision came when I started spilling protein, kidney disease.   I just couldn't face another medical problem. How long was your pre-op program?  I started with the seminar April.   The Ins co required 3 month classes.   I had my surgery 10/5 which was delayed by about 3 weeks because of Surgeon going on 3 week vacation in Sept. When did you have your surgery?   10/5/06 What type of surgery did you have?  Lap RNY.    Also had gallbladder removed lap because of disease and gall stones.  LOTS. What was your BMI at the time of surgery?   50. Have you reached your goal weight/BMI yet?   No   only 16 days out and lost 29 lbs. How long has it taken you? What is your greatest accomplishment since surgery?  Getting into a smaller size granny undies.   What is your greatest dissapointment since surgery   That I didn't have it sooner.  Tink

Ok - here we go!  Great questions! 1.  I decided to have surgery because I just couldn't live with myself anymore.  I had started to become a shut - in. 2.  My pre-op program was for the diet part 2 weeks.  In my opinion, the worst! 3.  My surgery was June 14th, 2005 4.  Surgery type - RNY  laproscopic 5.  BMI - 51 6.  Have not reached goal yet - 20 lbs away 7.  I am 16 months out 8.  My greatest accomplishment so far?  - I have confidence!! 9.  My greatest disappointment? - Can't really think of anything.... Hugs!

What made you decide on surgery?I hurt doing anything, and was scared for my health How long was your pre-op program?mmm about 2 months When did you have your surgery?7/18/06 What type of surgery did you have?RNY What was your BMI at the time of surgery?56 Have you reached your goal weight/BMI yet?not yet How long has it taken you? What is your greatest accomplishment since surgery?feeling great What is your greatest dissapointment since surgery?mmm none Dede

What made you decide on surgery?  I did not want to be FAT anymore and I had tried everything and nothing worked! How long was your pre-op program?  Just 1 month when did you have your surgery?  6-13-06 What type of surgery did you have?  Lap RYN What was your BMI at the time of surgery?  Ummm well I am not 100% sure but I think it was like 51 Have you reached your goal weight/BMI yet?  Not yet.. How long has it taken you?  Its been 4 months and I have lost 84 lbs What is your greatest accomplishment since surgery?  I am just happy that I was lost what I have so far!! I still have a long way to go.. What is your greatest disappointment since surgery?  Hair loss!!!

 

 

What made you decide on surgery? I saw Carnie Wilson, g through hers. This was about 2000-01. I decided it was right for me. Of course with insurance hassles, I waiting a loooonnnngg time. But really, my health was going down hill fast. I hated the way I felt and looked. I wanted to be there for my son and now that I'm a widow, I think it was fate. How long was your pre-op program? We had a three parter, Physical Exam/blood work, Pysch Consult/Psych Test and then a 3 hour pre-surgery class. Pretty Easy, not much of a hassle. No liquid diet, yeah! When did you have your surgery? September 8, 2004 What type of surgery did you have?RNY with a Silastic Ring on my Stoma. What was your BMI at the time of surgery? My BMI was 50.3 at one time, 48.5 on the day of surgery Have you reached your goal weight/BMI yet?I'm 4 pounds from goal. I actually got below goal weight, but I had an ulcer and wasn't eating at all. I also was place on Paxil, which caused Weight gain. I'm slowly loosing again and wth plastics, I might make it. How long has it taken you? To originally get to goal weight took 13 months. What is your greatest accomplishment since surgery? Getting rid of Diabetes, HBP and riding rollercaosters again. What is your greatest dissapointment since surgery? My saggy little Socks with Rocks AKA my Boobs. So I'm getting new Ones (LOL)