Newbie Using MFP for 6 month Surgery Prep _ SF Bay Area

Ericha2
Ericha2 Posts: 4 Member
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Hi! I'm 36 years old and I'm from the Bay Area. About a year ago I went through the process of getting approved for Weight Loss Surgery at Stanford Hospital. My insurance company denied me and told me to do a 6 month, medically-supervised weight loss program and reapply. At the time I was in a very high stress job that took up a large portion of my time so I gave up and didn't start the program. Here I am, 6 months later, in a new, supportive, amazing job and I am ready to start the fight. I plan to continue to use MFP, even after the surgery (if I am finally approved) to help me meal plan.

Anyone else here pre- or post-surgery in the Bay Area? I'd love to connect.

~Erica

***Comfort Does Not Equal Success***

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  • Rockmyskinnyjeans
    Rockmyskinnyjeans Posts: 431 Member
    I'm 8 years post-WLS on August 3rd. I had the RNY gastric bypass and have over 180 lbs. I've gone through the ups & downs & ins & outs ... and even a little plastic surgery.

    I'd be glad to friend you!
  • mccbabe1
    mccbabe1 Posts: 737 Member
    hey!.. it would be awesome and safer if you stuck to this and lost wt.. and didnt need the surgery!... i know its done more and more often now.. and ive even considered it my self (band or plication) i have about 50-70lbs to loose... but i decided I dont want to be cute banded or sewn!... with this group and prayer and self discipline.. it can be done... today marks my one week.. and im loving it so far and sticking to it..!! theres pro's and cons w/surgery... and so much of wt loss/health is MENTAL... for instance.. i have a friend who just had gastric plication/band (shes like 50#'s more then me) anyway.. shes supposed to have liquids/no sugar.. blah blah.. and one day she went to have her vitams... the vitamin gummies... and umm yeah she ate.. THE WHOLE JAR!!!!! 500 cals.. not to mention ur body can die from vitamin overdose or something!! oye vey.. i told her she needs the band on 'her head'.. lol cuz sucha mental struggle.... peeps go to food for comfort.. and that sorta thing.. anyway.. whatever happens and what you decide I wish you the best!! :drinker:
  • anashar
    anashar Posts: 67 Member
    Hi! I am in the Bay Area - feel free to add me!
  • N0703989
    N0703989 Posts: 97 Member
    Good luck Ericha, MFP has opened my eyes to my lifestyle in such a positive way. Just read the success stories and you will be inspired day after day. I watched David Smith's story (the 45st virgin) last night and am in awe of the fact he did it without surgery. I have 2 family members that have had bands. For one, there is no doubt she is fitter and healthier than she has ever been and will live to see her grandchildren grow up. The other wasn't that overweight and she should have saved herself the thousands it cost because it has not made any difference. I'm with 9611 wouldn't it be great if you don't need the surgery, but it's nice to have a plan B!
  • Ericha2
    Ericha2 Posts: 4 Member
    I chose to go the surgery route because I have about 180 lbs to lose and have never been able to lose more than 50 and that took a year of intense workouts and very strict dieting. My father, sister and step mother have all had surgery. I just feel that in the long run 1. It will help me lose all or most of the weight. 2. I have a much better chance of keeping the weight off post-surgery than without and 3. My family history of obesity and co-morbidities makes this the best chance I have to get to a healthy weight and correct issues like high blood pressure and infertility.

    Thanks for all of your support. I am so impressed by anyone who can do it all on their own.

    Best regards,
    Erica
  • Tropical_Turtle
    Tropical_Turtle Posts: 2,236 Member
    I too am in the Bay area - had VSG 8/18/11. You are being given a TOOL - you will still have to work at this, unlike what most think. Feel free to add me if you want!!
  • jerbear1962
    jerbear1962 Posts: 1,157 Member
    Welcome to MFP I too thought about weight loss surgery. Everyone says it's the EASY way out...I tell anyone that thinks it's the easy way out to go to You Tube and type in gastric bypass surgery. Many of the videos would keep me on the straight and narrow for a lifetime. I know I'm going to need to have skin removed when I finally get thin and that is going to be hard enough...good luck

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