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cakelady69
cakelady69 Posts: 228
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Hi, everyone my name is Vicki. It has taken me months to decide to go through with the surgery. I had my appt about 2 weeks ago and have started the process. I have my specialist appts set up and I'm starting my 3 months of required monitoring for insurance. This site has been a wonderful help, but I need that extra help that the surgery with give. I would love to get to know everyone and support each other. Thanks for listening. Have a great night!

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  • Barbara2420
    Barbara2420 Posts: 51 Member
    Congratulations on your decision! I know it is not an easy one. It is a great group--many different experiences and all about support.
    Welcome.
  • ragslittle
    ragslittle Posts: 176 Member
    Welcome!! Congrats on making a big decision that will change your life. This is a wonderful group and please feel free to ask whatever you need - we are here for you. Good luck on your journey!!!
  • cakelady69
    cakelady69 Posts: 228
    thank you, I'm looking forward to this process and my new beginning. Can't wait to get to know each of you.
  • happpyhappyjoyjoy
    happpyhappyjoyjoy Posts: 44 Member
    I'm almost 11 years post op and still thankful for having the RNY. During the years I have put on maybe 20 pounds and I have 14 more to go to get back to my original loss weight. You will do great!:happy:
  • Mrbusterb
    Mrbusterb Posts: 114
    Congrats on making this important decision.I'm three months out and it's the best decision i've made no regrets.
  • JfMarrs
    JfMarrs Posts: 110 Member
    Welcome! The only regret that I have is that I didn't do it 10 years ago. :)
  • minkakross
    minkakross Posts: 687 Member
    Welcome, I hope like so many of here you find support and encourgement in the pre and post surgery stages. It took me more than 2 years to give myself permission to have the surgery, I just couldn't get over the feeling that I had somehow failed. I can't even remember that person and all those negative thoughts now. I wish you the best and congratulate you, as you have already taken the first and maybe the hardest step.

    (RNY surgery May of 2012)
  • TriciaAllen7251
    TriciaAllen7251 Posts: 283 Member
    I am like others on this board. So glad I did the surgery (lap band) and just wish I had done it years ago. I started at 380# and this morning I was at 288.3. I missed my initial goal of 100# by end of 1st year (August). But still, I'm 92 pounds down. It's absolutely amazing! I started in a tight size 34 and currently am in 22/24 and still losing. It's not easy by any means. It's not a magic bullet. You have to want this to make it work. There are ways to eat around your surgery and there are ways to gain.....believe me, I know. But, it you are diligent and serious about wanting the weight loss, and utilize your tools (surgery, support groups, surgeon's office, nutritionist).
  • Onaughmae
    Onaughmae Posts: 873 Member
    Welcome and congrats :) I am now 5 months out from RNY and never regretted it yet. Best thing I ever did for myself!
  • smokeywolf57
    smokeywolf57 Posts: 72
    hello :smile:

    sometimes you might think it was a mistake but with the weight you loose and how you start feeling good about yourself that thought will quickly pass.

    I had RNY on 5-9-12 and I am so happy I had my surgery. right now I have lost over 60lbs and I am getting healthy.

    good luck on your new journey and your new life :wink:
  • healthybabs
    healthybabs Posts: 600 Member
    Hi Vickie, I am Babs. I a little bit behind you but just starting out as well. Hoping to have RNY, seeing the sureon for first visit next month to get all my necessary visits scheduled and he can submit to insurance for approval. Great group here always willing to help answer any questions you have and offer great support. Will send you a friend request.

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