WLS Patient Personal Info

[tropigal]

Read name: Pamela

Location: Florida

Age: 55

marital status: married

children: no (see pets!)

occupation: data collector

pets: Zack a goldendoodle and Lola a rottweiler

Hhobbies: fiber arts

height: 5'7"

eye color: blue

surgery date: 9/13/2007

starting weight: 271

current weight: 179

type: vertical sleeve gastrectomy VSG

following specific plan: no, eat protein first then avoid sugars and high fat

what is different about this time: I'm successful!

[hotfoot]

Read name: Kristi

Location: Western Australia, but Kentuckian by birth!

Age: 35+

marital status: married

children: do pets count? lol

occupation: Environment Dept. Rio Tinto

pets:Ursa--Stafforshire Terrier cross, Sarge--Jack Russell, Squeaker--domestic shorthair tabby (aka ally cat), Grommet--domestic semi-long hair tortoiseshell

Hobbies: hmm--perhaps you should just check out my profile......bit long for here!

height: 5'7"/173cms

eye color: brown

surgery date: 19 May 2008

starting weight: 281.60lbs/128kgs

current weight: 264lbs/120kgs

type: adjustable lap band

following specific plan: plan ahead, portion control, chew chew chew, no drink during meal, water water water the rest of the time. don't forget to walk!

what is different about this time: I'm unlikely to sabotage myself, because I can't. I love having no choice!

[MelJoi]

Real name: Melissa

Geographical location: Richmond, Va.

Age: 25

Marital Status: Happily Single

Children/Ages: Madilyn, 2 1/2

Occupation: Student of Paralegal Studies

Pets: 1 happy little mutt, Frodo

Hobbies/Interests: Reading, Spending time with family and friends, watching movies

Height: 6'

Eye/Hair Color: Blue/Brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: March 2008. According to my insurance I have to have 6 months of diet and exercise while under the care of a doctor. My 6 months are up in September and I am looking forward to it.

Starting Weight: My weight at the start of the 6 months was 410

Present Weight: 397

Goal Weight: 160

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: the 6 months lol

Following any specific plan: Right now just watching calories and carbs and walking the treadmill

Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm looking forward to the surgery and losing the weight, but kinda worried about after i lose the weight.

[dreamcatchers]

StrpaerobicsWannabe,
You just had your surgery last month and are down to 122lbs! Before surgery you were 244?
I am considering WLS also. My initial info visit is this month. Thinking RNY. Lapband does not so so good for me. How have you been feeling?? Eating with any problems?
I am 42 years old with a baggage of health issues and bigger then I was when I gave birth to my kids. I am so ready to change it all!
Lisa

[jiffypop]

pssst dreamcatchers - wannabee's surgery was in 2006! she's exactly 2 years out. breathe, darlin!!!! after you put your glasses back on!!

[dreamcatchers]

jiffypop,
I was thinking that was pretty unrealistic! DUH! Ok, now I have my second set of eyes on!
Lisa

[Cherylk285]

Real name: Cheryl

Geographical location: NYC, NY

Age: 28

Marital Status: In Love (not married, just dating)

Children/Ages: none

Occupation: Finance Manager

Pets: 2 month old Yellow Lab named Daisy.

Hobbies/Interests: Reading, watching movies

Height: 5'4"

Eye/Hair Color: Blue / Blonde

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 5/15/08

Starting Weight: 376 yikes!

Present Weight: 329

Goal Weight: 170

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Drinking the water and getting in enough protein.

Following any specific plan: WLS

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Im actually losing weight!!

Anything else you would like to share with us: My personal goal is to lose 200lbs. I have never seen myself skinny so I am really curious what I will look like. Actually kinda scares me!

[fnorgby]

Real name: Andrew

Geographical location: Oakland, CA

Age: 43

Marital Status: Married

Children/Ages: none

Occupation: Kept Man (as of 9/24 will be "Student")

Pets: 2 cats, Dot and Dash

Hobbies/Interests: gadgets, computers, youtube

Height: 6'1"

Eye/Hair Color: brn/brn

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 9/15/08

Starting Weight: 428

Present Weight: 410

Goal Weight: 265

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Drinking the water and getting in enough protein.

Following any specific plan: WLS

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm married -- my wife is very supportive and encouraging. Oh, that and the RNY.

Anything else you would like to share with us: Like the previous poster -- I've never been anything other than fat. I can't imagine what the skinny me looks like but I can't wait to find out.

[mellkirk]

Real name: Mary

Geographical location: Agawam, Massachusetts (Suburb of Springfield)

Age: 43

Marital Status: Married 16 years to Bestfriend Bob

Children/Ages: 2 Step : Jay -26, Matt - 22, and my miracle child thru IVF -Paul almost 9

Occupation: Stay at Home Mom

Pets: 9 Year Himilayan Cat named Mosa

Hobbies/Interests: Scrapbooking, Digital Photograhy, Hanging with Friends, Movies, Playing on the Internet

Height: 5'6"

Eye/Hair Color: Hazel / Bottle Dirty Blonde

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Ongoing for last 20 Years with no luck but am now starting process to have Gastric Bypass

Starting Weight: now am 238

Present Weight: 238

Goal Weight: 138
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Drinking Water

Following any specific plan: Whatever my Gastric Bypass Doctor Gives me

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Surgery

Anything else you would like to share with us: Just excited!

[Sasmnky]

Real name: Susan
Geographical location: Sunny Northern Texas. (a transplant from California)
Age: 43
Marital Status: JUST Married
Children/Ages: B14,G11,B6 & G5
Occupation: Full time Wife & Mother
Pets: Dogs & Goats
Hobbies/Interests: I like old things, good music, cold vodka, sweet coffee, rocking tattoo's, shooting, photography,Action Shooting- IPSC, USPSA, IDPA, 3-Gun, gardening, family, friends, good movies, playing cards, motorcycles, burlesque, booty shaking , roller skating, saloons, bad boys, laughing...Not necessarily in that order.
Height: 5' 2
Eye/Hair Color: Brown /Brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: FOREVER!
Surgery was 7/14/04
High Weight = 340
WLS Starting Weight: 298
Present Weight: 188
Goal Weight: 170

I'm 4 years out and the honeymoon is over. I've gained back 45+ lbs I have gone from a slim 150 to a Big 195. I've gone from a size 6/8 to a 14. I feel like a failure.I struggle with getting support since the move to Texas away from Family and Friends. I need to find a support group and some WLS friends in my area!I started weight watchers this week and I need to re-commit to eating right, small portions and working out. I need to eat, breath and move!!! OK on a Happy note I got Married in June Ü But I'm sad because my Dear Husband has not seen me BIG in a LONG time

VISIT ME at:
obesityhelp.com/member/sasmnky
myspace.com/sasmnky

[butterflybabe]

Real name: Anna

Geographical location: New York

Age: 40

Marital Status: Married

Children/Ages: 2 girls (Ages 6 and 3)

Occupation: Professional Business Owner

Pets: 1 Cat-Bubbles

Hobbies/Interests: Swimming, Broadway, Traveling

Height: 5' 3"

Eye/Hair Color: Blonde/Brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 10/07/08

Starting Weight: 256

Present Weight: 236

Goal Weight: 120-125

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Protein intake, Getting to the Gym, Negative, unsupportive people around me

Following any specific plan: RNY WLS Post Op

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: You actually have to risk dying on this one!

Anything else you would like to share with us: I had LAP RNY on 10/7/08. I did have severe complications with the surgery but thankfully am here and am happy to be starting my journey.

E-mail: lgledge@aol.com

[Thighs Be Gone]

Sasmnky--also in NTexas here-- wife and momma...You can get your weight back to the 150..you have done it before..what are you doing to kick it back in gear if you don't mind me asking

[ditzyangeluk]

Real name: Penny

Geographical location: Suffolk, UK

Age: 41

Marital Status: Married

Children/Ages: No children, but hoping still!

Pets: Taz, yorkie x chihuahua & Tilly, jack russell

Hobbies/Interests: Making wall art, setting up local WLS Support Group. eBay

Height: 5'8"

Eye/Hair Color: Brown hair & Green eyes

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Oh, about 30 years ago! But had RNY Bypass on 1st September 2008

Starting Weight: 324

Present Weight: 275

Goal Weight: Less!

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Drinking & Eating!

Following any specific plan: WLS

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Had to take drastic measures to get the results!

Anything else you would like to share with us: My primary reason for my bypass (apart from general health!) is to have a baby & be a Mum. I know it comes with no guarantees, but here's hoping

[maggiebradley]

Real name: Maggie

Geographical location: Ottawa, Canada

Age: 52

Marital Status: Single

Children/Ages: None

Pets: Not yet

Hobbies/Interests: Reading, knitting, loosing weight, moving

Height: 5'2.5"

Eye/Hair Color: Used to be blonde (now gray) / blue

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Teenage years

Starting Weight: 297

Present Weight: 241

Goal Weight: 120

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Exercise

Following any specific plan: WLS

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: WLS - RNY

Anything else you would like to share with us: Just realized that I'm eating more carbs than I thought. Need to cut back on fruit.

[jillybean720]

Real name: Jill

Geographical location: Northern Virginia (outside DC)

Age: 26

Marital Status: Engaged

Children/Ages: none, yet, but I like to spoil my 2 nieces, Jackie (8) and Izzy (almost 2)

Occupation: Proposal Manager for a government contractor

Pets: 2 dogs - Corgi/Jack Russell/Chihuahua mixes, Bean (female) and Bowser (male); toad, unnamed; blue/purple Betta fish on my desk at work, unnamed

Hobbies/Interests: music, editing, desktop publishing, movies, cartoons

Height: 5' 5"

Eye/Hair Color: Brown for both

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: around June or July 2008 is when I started researching seriously

Starting Weight: 324 (that's my highest known)

Present Weight: about 295-300

Goal Weight: 150 (to be adjusted as I approach that weight)

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: keeping both my weight and my type 2 diabetes in check

Following any specific plan: limiting carbs

Anything else you would like to share with us: I was against WLS for myself until my diabetes diagnosis at age 25. Now I am seeking the DS as a means of potentially curing my diabetes.