Wendilou 180 Posted January 11, 2013 hi all! my name is Wendilou and I live in Austin,Texas. I'm 38 years old and I've been obese most of my adult life. now is the time to change that! I am currently in my three-month weight loss program with my PCP; just a couple more weeks of that to go. I have already had a chest x-ray, lab work, EKG, barium swallow, and yesterday I went for my psychological clearance. that was a weird appt! I felt like I answered everything wrong! I am 5'4" my current weight is 246 My heaviest weight was 280 my goal weight is 135, although my surgeon says he only expects me to get down to 180 I hope to make a lot of WLS friends here 1 ElleG reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SoccerMomma73 1,867 Posted January 11, 2013 Welcome!!!! I do wonder why, at 5'4, he's saying 180....if anything my doc seeing to aim low and really push us. Guess you get to prove him wrong!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wendilou 180 Posted January 11, 2013 Welcome!!!! I do wonder why' date=' at 5'4, he's saying 180....if anything my doc seeing to aim low and really push us. Guess you get to prove him wrong!!!! [/quote'] that's what I felt too! thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ElleG 394 Posted January 11, 2013 Maybe the doc wants to set a goal he knows for sure u will pass so u will b successful. I'm new too! I wish u the best 1 jannyb35 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wendilou 180 Posted January 11, 2013 Maybe the doc wants to set a goal he knows for sure u will pass so u will b successful. I'm new too! I wish u the best thanks Elle! A good way to look at it . Nice to meet you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vicki Loichinger 444 Posted January 11, 2013 Welcome. Glad you found us and look forward to sharing in your journey. I think you will surpass your doc's goal by far. There is so much information and support here. Again welcome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wendilou 180 Posted January 11, 2013 Welcome. Glad you found us and look forward to sharing in your journey. I think you will surpass your doc's goal by far. There is so much information and support here. Again welcome. Thanks Vicki! I've already learned a lot from your posts it's great to meet you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redlockqt 17 Posted January 11, 2013 We are pretty close in demographics! I'm 37 5'2 Highest weight 267 Weight dos 247 Today 240 (3 days post op) Good luck to you in your journey!! What surgery are you looking to have? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wendilou 180 Posted January 11, 2013 Good luck to you in your journey!! What surgery are you looking to have? Hey Red! I'm going for the RNY gastric bypass. Wow--you are three days out! How are you feeling? Are you still in the hospital? Great to meet you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redlockqt 17 Posted January 11, 2013 I'm home. Came home yesterday. Feeling pretty good. More discomfort than pain. Doing ok with my liquids. It's great to meet u too!! Sent from my iPhone using RNYTalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
copmom 73 Posted February 28, 2013 hi all! my name is Wendilou and I live in Austin' date='Texas. I'm 38 years old and I've been obese most of my adult life. now is the time to change that! I am currently in my three-month weight loss program with my PCP; just a couple more weeks of that to go. I have already had a chest x-ray, lab work, EKG, barium swallow, and yesterday I went for my psychological clearance. that was a weird appt! I felt like I answered everything wrong! I am 5'4" my current weight is 246 My heaviest weight was 280 my goal weight is 135, although my surgeon says he only expects me to get down to 180 I hope to make a lot of WLS friends here [/quote'] Wendlou When is surgery ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
music1618 879 Posted February 28, 2013 Welcome Wendy and fellow Texan - Dallas area!! You and I are close in bodies. I am 5'4 and started at 256. My doc said at 181 I was considered a success. I am currently at 157. I had surgery June 5, 2012. I went from a 2-3xl shirt to a s-m, and a size 22 to a 8-10 right now. I am losing more inches than weight, but I am currently strength training to rebuild muscle to get ready for the police academy test in a couple months. Good lck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jannyb35 15 Posted March 1, 2013 Welcome , I'm also new!! I have my surgery on April 24th!! I'm 5'3"...weight is 295...worst I've ever felt, feel like my feet will just crumble when I walk or stand to much!! I pray your journey is successful !! Janet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wendilou 180 Posted March 1, 2013 Wendlou When is surgery ? Hopefully it will be April 8th. But I'm not approved yet. :/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wendilou 180 Posted March 1, 2013 Welcome Wendy and fellow Texan - Dallas area!! You and I are close in bodies. I am 5'4 and started at 256. My doc said at 181 I was considered a success. I am currently at 157. I had surgery June 5' date=' 2012. I went from a 2-3xl shirt to a s-m, and a size 22 to a 8-10 right now. I am losing more inches than weight, but I am currently strength training to rebuild muscle to get ready for the police academy test in a couple months. Good lck![/quote'] I hope I do as well as you are doing!! It's so exciting to read about everyone's successes. Good luck with your training and test! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
