boynurse 0 Posted June 22, 2011 Hi everyone. My name is Brent I'm a 45 yr old RN from Utah. I have battled my weight for the past 20 years. but in the last year it has become unbearable. I am at a BMI of 52. I've been the "Healthy Fat Guy" for years but I havent been happy. I have worked as a Gastrointestinal Nurse in endoscopy for the past 17 years and have a real aversion to bypassing my intestines. I started working on approval for this surgery about a year ago when I heard about sleeve gastrectomy. I know it's not a "magic pill" but I am so excited to start this journey, and get my life back both at home and at work. I know I need support and thats why I'm here. I've loved reading your posts and look forward to sharing my journey with you. My surgeon in Dr Roddrick McKinnley. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Texasmom65 23 Posted June 22, 2011 Hi Brent and welcome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shordee0751 0 Posted June 22, 2011 Hi brent, So exciting! July 8th will be here before you know it. Where is your surgeon? I am in Utah as well and am having surgery next week with Dr. Cottam. Good luck and welcome! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nancy Rivers 24 Posted June 22, 2011 Welcome to the forums and congratulations on having a date! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boynurse 0 Posted June 22, 2011 Hi brent, So exciting! July 8th will be here before you know it. Where is your surgeon? I am in Utah as well and am having surgery next week with Dr. Cottam. Good luck and welcome! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boynurse 0 Posted June 22, 2011 St. Marks. Rocky Mountain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DawnOfANewMe 3 Posted June 23, 2011 Hi Brent and welcome to the "July Firecrackers". It won't be long now and we both will be on the "Losers Bench". My date is July 7. Dawn Hi everyone. My name is Brent I'm a 45 yr old RN from Utah. I have battled my weight for the past 20 years. but in the last year it has become unbearable. I am at a BMI of 52. I've been the "Healthy Fat Guy" for years but I havent been happy. I have worked as a Gastrointestinal Nurse in endoscopy for the past 17 years and have a real aversion to bypassing my intestines. I started working on approval for this surgery about a year ago when I heard about sleeve gastrectomy. I know it's not a "magic pill" but I am so excited to start this journey, and get my life back both at home and at work. I know I need support and thats why I'm here. I've loved reading your posts and look forward to sharing my journey with you. My surgeon in Dr Roddrick McKinnley. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ashleyc 10 Posted June 23, 2011 Hi Brent!! I am hoping to be your sleeve twin!! If I can get approved soon my date will be the 8th too!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boynurse 0 Posted June 23, 2011 Hi Brent and welcome to the "July Firecrackers". It won't be long now and we both will be on the "Losers Bench". My date is July 7. Dawn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boynurse 0 Posted June 23, 2011 Sweet! Let's get r done!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sammi25 18 Posted June 23, 2011 congrats Brent! my surgery date is july 6th in buffalo ny, your date is coming up so soon, how exciting! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raine 170 Posted June 23, 2011 July 8th is a special day, it was my Mom's b-day Good luck and you will find all the support you need and then some on this site. Ask any question you can think of and the people here are always willing to help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mamamckinzie 92 Posted June 23, 2011 Brent, Welcome aboard the loser train! Glad you have decided to come here for advice/support. Really lovely people here on this board. Looking to be sleeved first week of August. Keep us posted! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites