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  1. Judith Williams

    Looking for support pre op gastric bypass

    Hi BJR! Have to say that my trip was probably not the norm since I had just had surgery and wasn't hungry anyway, but all went well and to date, I have had absolutely no complications from the surgery. Sure, there are temptations here and there, but you get through it. We drove, took us about...
  2. Judith Williams

    How Many pounds are you down

    I had my first post op appt with the surgeon today and I am down 21 pounds since surgery, which was August 10th. A total of 48 pounds since I first went to see him to start this journey into weight loss. I was so happy, I actually broke below 250. I haven't been there in 20 years or more...
  3. Judith Williams

    Looking for support pre op gastric bypass

    I got home this morning, and immediately climbed into my bed and slept for about 3 hours. I love seeing my daughter and being with her, but there is no place like home. As for the eclipse, it was pretty much a non event for us. It was dumping rain, lightning and thunder everywhere and nothing...
  4. Judith Williams

    Kind of dazed and confused

    Welcome to the group Finney and thank you so much for your service. I am sorry for your pain, and can only believe that geting the extra weight off can do nothing but help you in every way. I know the more I loose, the better I feel. When I started preparing for surgery, I got rid of all...
  5. Judith Williams

    Looking for support pre op gastric bypass

    It's 10 days since my surgery and so far there have been no complications and I am feeling great. We drove to my daughter's home in SC a couple days ago to watch the solar eclipse. We stopped every hour or so, docs orders, and it took about 12 hours. Because we did stop so often, I felt...
  6. Judith Williams

    Looking for support pre op gastric bypass

    Welcome Jennifer! It took me about 4 months to get all the pre-testing that was required. I never even had a question the whole time if I was doing the right day, right down to 2 days before surgery. THEN I started asking myself "what the hell am I doing?". I was actually on the table being...
  7. Judith Williams

    Finally approved 6/21/17 feeling blessed.

    I am so glad you finally got approved. Thanks for sharing with us.
  8. Judith Williams

    Finally approved and surgery scheduled!

    Thanks Pixx. Wow, after all this time, only 2 days til surgery. Now its really starting to feel real.
  9. Judith Williams

    Has anyone hid their surgery from family/friends?

    I am 66 now and am so excited to be able to get the surgery. I figure if I get it done and get this extra weight off me, I will be so much healthier and energetic for years to come!
  10. Judith Williams

    Finally approved and surgery scheduled!

    Can you believe my surgery is approved and scheduled, my pre-op is scheduled for next week, and they forgot to approve the pre-op. Hopefully it will be put through before the appointment. As for what it entails, I am told I will see my surgeon for an appointment and then go across to the...
  11. Judith Williams

    Finally approved and surgery scheduled!

    Thanks, Tracy. I am so ready for this.
  12. Judith Williams

    Finally approved and surgery scheduled!

    After what feels like a very long time to me, I finally have a surgery date scheduled for August 10th. I am so excited and happy about it. Can't wait!
  13. Judith Williams

    How Many pounds are you down

    AWESOME! If thats not enough to keep someone on track, I don't know what is!
  14. Judith Williams

    How Many pounds are you down

    Kind of late chiming in, but am proudly down 22 lbs, just preparing for surgery. One more doc appt and then it will be sent in for approval. Vitamins are ordered and I plan to take them to my next doc appt to make sure I got the right stuff. Clothes are starting to fit a little looser, face...
  15. Judith Williams

    I am almost there!

    Thanks Donna, I don't do well when I have to wait lol. Congratulations on finally having your own surgery and your weight loss! No matter what the struggles, I bet it feels so good to finally have that part over with so you can move on with your life and get healthy again. I expect the 2...
  16. Judith Williams

    I am almost there!

    I saw my doctor today, and now only need 1 more visit before all the surgery requirements are completed. Down a total of 15 LBS so far, and bmi is finally under 50 for the first time in years! I am so excited, finally was able to talk to the doc about exactly what vitamins I should be taking...
  17. Judith Williams

    Has anyone hid their surgery from family/friends?

    Lucky, be proud that you have been able to take your life into your own hands and make healthy choices for yourself. I can't even imagine why anyone would not be happy for you in loosing 50 pounds! That is so awesome! Stay strong, you are the one to reap the benefits in so many ways. I am...
  18. Judith Williams

    Has anyone hid their surgery from family/friends?

    It's your journey and you should do whatever feels right to you. Ì feel like this step is something to be proud of. My kids and family all live thousands of miles away. I have told them but didn't get much of a reaction. Maybe they think I won't really do it, I don't know. Next time they...
  19. Judith Williams

    hello..I'm Karen. im new to this forum and I just want some friends tbat are going through what im t

    Thank you Tracy. I don't mean to belittle my accomplishment, I am really happy that I am loosing weight. There is no weight loss requirement before my surgery except to not gain any weight, and the time really is dragging. I have to do something to push things along so have cut out all junk...
  20. Judith Williams

    hello..I'm Karen. im new to this forum and I just want some friends tbat are going through what im t

    Welcome Deej! You are among the most amazing group of people, all of whom have been through surgery already, or like us, are still gearing up to have it done. I have some real positive news for everyone today. I have only lost about 10 pounds, but have had to stop taking one of my blood...
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