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Topic: RE: I made an appointment
i would suggest that you check out the vsg, and the DS, instead of haveing a foreign body inserted in you. for the DS you will have to go to a major hospital in NYC, check out DSFACTS.com.
I had surgery veterans day, im 12lbs from goal, no more diabetes, no diet,, eat what ever, .
I had surgery veterans day, im 12lbs from goal, no more diabetes, no diet,, eat what ever, .
Topic: RE: Greetings and Introduction
Kevin,
Welcome my future Bariatric Brother!! Can’t wait for you to join us on the Loser’s Bench in our Winner’s Circle!!
Come back often, and know we’re here for you!!
While you won’t need it, GOOD LUCK!!
Good Luck on your Journey !!
Tom
“Nothing I will ever eat will give me the feeling I get as when I lose weight” The views expressed are based on my own experiences - and should NOT BE FOLLOWED IN LIEU OF DOCTOR’S ADVICE/INSTRUCTIONS. Only your Doctor knows your condition, and make sure you talk to them before making any changes to your diet
Tom
“Nothing I will ever eat will give me the feeling I get as when I lose weight” The views expressed are based on my own experiences - and should NOT BE FOLLOWED IN LIEU OF DOCTOR’S ADVICE/INSTRUCTIONS. Only your Doctor knows your condition, and make sure you talk to them before making any changes to your diet
Topic: RE: I made an appointment
What time is your appointment on the 21th have an appointment on that day for a fill at 2:45 I would really like to meet you if your appointment is around the same time Talk to you soon
Cathe
Cathe
Topic: RE: Greetings and Introduction
Welcome and Good Luck on your upcoming wls. It is going to be a Great Journey fo you.
Cathie
Cathie
Topic: Greetings and Introduction
Hello NJ Forum!
I am brand new to the OH website and was so excited to have located a NJ forum! My name is Kevin and I am 37 yrs old and from Jackson, NJ. I'm married to my lovely wife, Debra, and have a beautiful son, Nicholas, who will be turning 3 on April 2nd.
Toward the end of last summer I began researching different weight loss surgery techniques in hopes of attaining a healthy BMI. Ever since I was a young child I have been overweight. While I am fairly active for my 285 pound body (I ran a 5K last August weighing 270 and averaged a 12:30 mile), I realize that 10 years from now I would be in a MUCH worse position assuming the linear weight gain I have had. To make a long story short, I was approved by my insurance company on December 17, 2010. Since I had just started a new job on December 6th, I elected to schedule my surgery on March 16, 2011. I can't believe it is <3 days away!
Anyways, I wanted to say hello and let you know that I have read many of the posts on this board tonight. You're all an inspiration and a source of strength. I know I will come to use this forum as I begin to heal, grow, strengthen and develop post-surgery. Thanks and I look forward to becoming a contributing member of this forum!
I am brand new to the OH website and was so excited to have located a NJ forum! My name is Kevin and I am 37 yrs old and from Jackson, NJ. I'm married to my lovely wife, Debra, and have a beautiful son, Nicholas, who will be turning 3 on April 2nd.
Toward the end of last summer I began researching different weight loss surgery techniques in hopes of attaining a healthy BMI. Ever since I was a young child I have been overweight. While I am fairly active for my 285 pound body (I ran a 5K last August weighing 270 and averaged a 12:30 mile), I realize that 10 years from now I would be in a MUCH worse position assuming the linear weight gain I have had. To make a long story short, I was approved by my insurance company on December 17, 2010. Since I had just started a new job on December 6th, I elected to schedule my surgery on March 16, 2011. I can't believe it is <3 days away!
Anyways, I wanted to say hello and let you know that I have read many of the posts on this board tonight. You're all an inspiration and a source of strength. I know I will come to use this forum as I begin to heal, grow, strengthen and develop post-surgery. Thanks and I look forward to becoming a contributing member of this forum!
Kevin
Lap RNY: 3/16/11
Dr. Robert Brolin - www.njbariatricspc.com
"Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You.? - Dr. Seuss
Lap RNY: 3/16/11
Dr. Robert Brolin - www.njbariatricspc.com
"Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You.? - Dr. Seuss
Topic: RE: I made an appointment
Congrats on your appt.
I understand where you are at, when I had my RNY I was 309 the day of surgery and I am 5'6. For me it has been one of the best things I have ever done, I have a daughter who is almost 6 now and when I had surgery she was 3.
I am a total of 27 months out and I am down to 140 lbs, from my highest weight of about 330. I was scared of not being a healthy example for my daughter so I am very happy I had surgery when she was so little so she does not really remember the fat me, BTW my BMI was about the same as yours at my highest.. I will say you have to be prepared to have people not be supportive of you, if you have people who are not supportive you have to be careful not to let them sabotage your progress and at some point you will have to tell your BFF if she is going to stay your BFF.. I know that sounds rough to say but I have some of my friends who our relationship has changed, I think some of that is due to that going out to dinner and food is no longer a sport or no longer entertainment.
Good luck to you and your family !
Stella
I understand where you are at, when I had my RNY I was 309 the day of surgery and I am 5'6. For me it has been one of the best things I have ever done, I have a daughter who is almost 6 now and when I had surgery she was 3.
I am a total of 27 months out and I am down to 140 lbs, from my highest weight of about 330. I was scared of not being a healthy example for my daughter so I am very happy I had surgery when she was so little so she does not really remember the fat me, BTW my BMI was about the same as yours at my highest.. I will say you have to be prepared to have people not be supportive of you, if you have people who are not supportive you have to be careful not to let them sabotage your progress and at some point you will have to tell your BFF if she is going to stay your BFF.. I know that sounds rough to say but I have some of my friends who our relationship has changed, I think some of that is due to that going out to dinner and food is no longer a sport or no longer entertainment.
Good luck to you and your family !
Stella
Topic: RE: I made an appointment
I see you are seeing Dr Reich he is very good he will never take you in the wrong direction. Ask questions They are a great group down there Ginger who is the nut s very helpful. hat is where I go and have for the most part be.Iing successful with my weight loss. The last few months hace being hard because of other medical conditions which has nothing to do with my wls except without the wls My medical problems would of beibg worst and I would of put on lot more weight
If you have any questions about SOCH and the program down there I will try to answer them the best I can. Tey do make you feel very comfortable dowen there.
Cathie
If you have any questions about SOCH and the program down there I will try to answer them the best I can. Tey do make you feel very comfortable dowen there.
Cathie
Topic: RE: Anyone know for sure
Tom, thanks so much! You are so kind! I heard that it was @ 7, but when I called they told me 5:00, but then said it usually starts at 6 or 7. I suppose I will wait until Monday to see if someone there REALLY knows!
looking4hope
on 3/12/11 5:35 am
on 3/12/11 5:35 am
Topic: RE: I made an appointment
Thank you for your response! In my attempt to be informed I have come across so many stories of no weight loss or problems. It made me really worry. I am 33. I weigh 307 and am 5' 1. I have 3 children and worry about dying from WLS. It seem that this isn't any more dangerous then having my gallbladder removed but I still worry. When I stop over thinking, I know this is what I want to do. My husband is supportive but my best friend isn't. I have decided to not even tell her that I am going through with it because she just doesn't understand. I have gained 27 pounds since April. All that I lost from Jan-April last year. I have a friend going through this with me. We plan to have the surgery the same day. My BMI is 56 is that too high for surgery. One day I wish I could do it tomorrow the next I worry.
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