Hello,
I'm new to this site hope you dont mind if I introduce my self.
My name is Trisha I'm 27 and live in northern California.
I'm married and have a little girl named Taylor, who is 3 going on 13!
I just had weight loss surgey on monday 11-20,and today is my second day home.So far so good.I have lost quit a bit of weight.I went into the hospital at 277,came home and weighed myself....too much I.V.fluids I weight 289.
Today I weigh 272!! Yeppie!!
I would love to hear from anyone who has had weight loss surgery.I'm looking forward to making new friends,getting some in put,and to hear success stories.So please feel free to send me any advice my way.
Real name: Tiffany (this is my very first post..Hi Ya'll)
Geographical location: Brooklyn, NY
Age: 30
Marital Status: Married for almost 3 years
Children/Ages: 15 month old son-Daniel
Occupation: Early childhood teacher but currently a SAHM.
Pets: 1 cat/tiger named White Socks
Hobbies/Interests: Researching WLS has become my biggest hobbies.
Height: 5'4" and a half (can't forget about my half!)
Eye/Hair Color: Dk Brown, Dk Brown almost black
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: I've been doing research for 2+ years...finally found a doctor.
Starting Weight: 305
Present Weight: 301
Goal Weight: I have no clue...
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Eating to live and not living to eat
Following any specific plan: Trying not to eat everything in sight...more than likely will have a gastric bypass (crossing fingers)
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Well this time I think I'm hitting a "do or die" phase. I'm scared.
I have an appt. on Jan. 17th with the psychologist, doctor and nutritionist. We shall see what happens from there. I'm nervous but my weight has hit an all time high and my son needs his mommy.
Yup, I've been dieting for my entire adult life and with not that much success. It has taken me some serious thought and time to get to the point of going to consult with a doctor. Hopefully it all works out for the best.
Hello:
I thought I would take a second to introduce myself.I just had Weight loss surgery(rouxen- y) on 11-20-06.My Journey has been pretty good so far,just wishing for some real food,and some veggies.
Real name: Trisha
Geographical location: Northern California
Age: 27
Marital Status:Married for 1year
Children/Ages: Taylor Rose-3yrs old
Occupation: Stay at home mom
Pets: a cat named jake,and my daughters fish-Dorothy
Hobbies/Interests: Shopping,WLS,going to the movies.& lots more!!
Height: 5'10
Eye/Hair Color: Blue eyes, strawberry blonde hair
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: had weight loss sugery 11-20-2006
Starting Weight: 288
Present Weight: 260
Goal Weight: 170
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Head Hunger
Following any specific plan: soft protein,lots of water
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:I have more than just myself to think about,and this has to be different! I have no other choice!
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Getting more exercise, joining a gym, facing it the rest of my life
Following any specific plan: for food the one my doctor gave me, to start walking at week 3 for 10 to 15 minutes, then move it up to 30 minutes, then at 6 weeks join a gym. And go at least 3 times a week
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I could diet before but always gained it back, then I found out I had Interstitial Cystitis (IC), and it turned not only my food upside down but me. Many foods that every one eats every day I can no longer eat.
Anything else you would like to share with us: Before findng out I had IC I had once again successfully dieted my way to a decent weight, then the IC hit and I had to change my whole life style. I gained very quickly and it scared me because diabetes is very strong in my family. I'd also had to quit smoking and the weight was just jumping on me. NOw that I've had the surgery I feel emotionally more healty and I am commited to being more healthy.
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Children/Ages: 4 children. 2 girls (11,9) 2 boys (7,4)
Occupation: Business owner
Pets: German Shepherd, Mia
Hobbies/Interests: homeschool mom, crafts, hikinging, camping, meeting new people
Height: 6'0"
Eye/Hair Color: Red/ Hazel
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Sugery 04/12/06
Starting Weight: 421
Present Weight: 260
Goal Weight: 190
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Drinking the water and getting in enough protein. Taking all my vitamins.
Following any specific plan: Just sticking with my diet to keep healthy.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: So far this one actually works!
Anything else you would like to share with us: I have had a hard experience, I have a Vitamin B 1 def. And Have to take Warafin (blood thinners) bc they found a clot in November. So far I am 50 lbs to go until my goal.
Pets: 5 snakes, 2 lizards and 2 cats (too many names, lol)
Hobbies/Interests: Gardening, cooking and being an organizational freak
Height: 5'4"
Eye/Hair Color: Auburn/Gray-Green
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Ummmm, birth?
Starting Weight: 293
Present Weight: 168
Goal Weight: 140-ish
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Fighting an auto-immune disorder that sucks the life out of it's sufferers
Following any specific plan: Roux-En-Y bypass
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: So this is what life is like when someone said "It isn't supposed to be this hard".
Anything else you would like to share with us: My ultimate goal is to be a stable size 11 or 12.
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Reason: oops! incorrect info again
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Surgery: 4/24/06
Starting Weight: 321
Present Weight: 153.4
Goal Weight: 150
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Getting in the protein.
Following any specific plan: WLS, South Beach, Weight Watchers, Vegetarian
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: The gastric bypass was the tool that I needed to get started and now I feel like nothing can stop me from having the life that I desire and dream of.
Anything else you would like to share with us: My journey has been interesting and hardly difficult. I'm glad that I had the surgery and feel like my life will be so different than what it was going to be. I feel like nothing can stop me. I live by the motto: Go Confidently in the direction of your dreams! Live the life you've imagined.__________________
Pets: Deogie & Rosie (dogs), Trixie, Oreo & Tony (cats) & 2 fish
Hobbies/Interests: crochet
Height: 5'3"
Eye/Hair Color: Green /Red
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: long time ago...but had WLS (RNY) on 8/3/04
Starting Weight: 254
Present Weight: 147
Goal Weight: 140
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: not eating all those carbs!!
Following any specific plan: WLS
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: So far this one actually works!
Anything else you would like to share with us: WLS allowed me to get pregnant after 8 years of failed fertility treatments due to PCOS. I also speak for my surgeon as a post op and have been doing it for 2.5 years now...
Marital Status: Married for 30 years on Sept. 10 of this year.
Children/Ages: Michael - 21, Abbi - 11, Chelsi - 11, AJ - 10, Christopher - 9
Occupation: Mom to the kids, 3 dogs and my hubby -
Pets: Frosty (big, beautiful mixed breed - mostly golden retriever), Lady (medium sized mixed breed with beagle in her - she HOWLS!), and Taz (a VERY spoiled Pug) - Frosty and Lady are 11 1/2 just like my girls and Taz will be 6 in September. They are my babies!
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Just starting for the millionth time!
Starting Weight: Somewhere around 320
Present Weight: Somewhere around 320
Goal Weight: 160 - 170
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Take one day at a time - stop being my own worst enemy.
Following any specific plan: Just started the paperwork for the WLS.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: It's my last chance - I'm too old to be this heavy - I want to live to see my kids' kids and travel with my hubby when he retired.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm excited to finally be starting this journey - been considering WLS for at least a year. My hubby initially was really scared for me to have it - he now realizes it will be worse if I DON'T have it.
Children/Ages: Two step-daughters...Jessica (14) and Jamie (13)
Occupation: 8th grade reading teacher
Pets: an outside cat named Oliver (he's a Russian Blue)
Hobbies/Interests: photography and scrapbooking
Height: 5'1"
Eye/Hair Color: brown/dark brown
Date of Surgery: July 18, 2005
Type of Surgery: Roux en Y gastric bypass
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: day of surgery
Starting Weight: highest weight ever recorded: 270 right before my surgery
Weight at surgery: 265
Present Weight: 145-150 (depends on which day of the month it is LOL)
Goal Weight: Currently I want to be at 120, but I will stop when I feel comfortable at my weight.
Biggest hurdle to overcome in managing after WLS: Food is not an issue. I haven't touched a piece of chocolate cake or a candy bar, etc. since before surgery. My biggest hurdle has been exercising. I love to do it, but it's hard to find the time. I have to MAKE the time.
Children/Ages: 1 - girl - 18 and married in Nov. to her DH that is entering the marines; no grandkids
Occupation: artist, teacher and gallery owner
Pets: Rook, my 6 year old shelty...ladybug (AKA girlie or girliebug), my 4 year old miniture pincher and... Ginny who is 1 and a half, also a min pin but is actually my brother's in the paperwork, nights and weekends. LOL I care it her during the day.
Hobbies/Interests: Art (myspace.com/paintingsbyaks), music (myspace.com/silvansongs)
Height: 5'9.5"
Eye/Hair Color: hazel green and dark brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: when I was 16....in 1982 LOL but for surgery...6-04
Starting Weight: 326
Present Weight: 299
Goal Weight: 170-180
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: fighting with ins. and getting the surgery actually done
Following any specific plan: WLS
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: having a physiological tool to help me stay on track.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I hope to use the patience and determination I had to have to actually get this surgery to be able to make it work for me!
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Pets: Buster (wirehair), Oreo (1/2 Yorkie 1/2 Shih Tzu), Sport (Yorkie), Roxie (mini-dach). Roxie is 18 - the others are <2 years - all more or less "rescues"
Hobbies/Interests: reading, music, Red Hatters, crafts, retired DH
Height: 5'1" (I've shrunk!)
Eye/Hair Color: blue/grey, dark brown with grey
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: This time - just recently really serious
Starting Weight: 250 (2 yrs ago); lost to 183 after surgery, gaining it back
Present Weight: 210
Goal Weight: around 130
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: making the decision to have LB surgery and making this permanent life change
Following any specific plan: WLS (probably in February '08)
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: finally realized I can't do it alone on a regular "diet" - need some serious help before it's too late to benefit
Anything else you would like to share with us: just want to regain at least part of my health so I can live pain-free (relatively speaking). My DH had RNY 2 years ago and lost 180 lbs - he's my greatest support and cheerleader
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