Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!
$99 Yearly Supply Alert! 🌈 "1 per Day!" Bariatric Multivitamins

new to the board

Wendilou

Recommended Posts

Wendilou    180

Wendilou
Posted

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 :)

ElleG reacted to this

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

SoccerMomma73    1,867

SoccerMomma73
Posted

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

Wendilou
Posted

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

ElleG
Posted

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 :)

jannyb35 reacted to this

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

Wendilou    180

Wendilou
Posted

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

Vicki Loichinger
Posted

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

Wendilou
Posted

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

redlockqt
Posted

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

Wendilou
Posted

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

redlockqt
Posted

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

copmom
Posted

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

music1618
Posted

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

jannyb35
Posted

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

Wendilou
Posted

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

Wendilou
Posted

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

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
Go To Topic Listing Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • LadyVeteran1

      LadyVeteran1

      Sleeve surgery is on April 14th.  I am counting the days!!  Can't wait!
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • buildabetteranna

      buildabetteranna

      Down 33 lbs and slightly stalled, but I'm gonna reevaluate and push through. I started back to work last week after 2 years of being disabled due to mental health as well as my weight. It's a great job and I'm just so happy to have this opportunity at a second chance at life. Hope everyone is having their best journey ❤️ Together, we got this!
      · 2 replies
      1. DaisyChainOz

        DaisyChainOz

        Great work Anna! Keep it up 😁

      2. buildabetteranna

        buildabetteranna

        Thank you ❤️

    • Bashbee91

      Bashbee91

      Hey guys new to the process looking forward to this new life. 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Bugg

      Bugg

      Hi everyone! I’m brand new here. I just went through all my pre-op requirements per my insurance company and now everything has been submitted and I’m just waiting for final approval and my surgery date. I’ve been doing research, watching YouTube videos, TikTok’s, ect.. trying to prepare my mind and what to expect so I’ll be ready for the surgery. I was so sure and so set and so ready and excited. However, now that I’ve done everything & it’s almost here, I am sooooooo scared! I know why I want it bc I’ve tried everything and I just don’t feel like I can lose weight by myself. I’m tired of being overweight my entire life. I’m miserable, but I keep psyching myself out afraid of GERD bc I know how that can be and I don’t want to have to get a bypass after already gaining the courage to even get VSG. I’m scared of complications like I’mgoing to regret doing it and be depressed that I didn’t just be more disciplined and try again to lose the weight on my own even sitting here typing this knowing in my mind i just can’t and don’t possess the discipline. I’m also afraid I won’t be able to handle the restrictions of the sleeve. What do I eat? I don’t know how to eat healthy really and don’t enjoy healthy food. I don’t know how to do this! I feel so defeated!Someone tell me they felt anything similar to this or am I not ready? I thought I was. I am so tired of being sick and tired and so tired of myself and so tired of being stuck and stuck in this body and somebody different on the outside from what I feel inside. I just want to ball up and cry.
      · 1 reply
      1. stevieoriole

        stevieoriole

        Am feeling this right now. My surgery date is 4/1. Sign the consent tomorrow. I feel like I overloaded myself with too much info, too many opinions. Got to the point where I was wondering if I should do this. Then I thought of my reasons for taking this step and that settled my nerves. Still get moments of doubt but am striving forward. Am just going to follow my book from the surgeon. Joined this because I was told by my dietician that I should do this for support

    • buildabetteranna

      buildabetteranna

      over 20 lbs down since4 the pre surgery diet and surgery on the 14th
      · 1 reply
      1. Selina333

        Selina333

        Yay!! Congrats. I know how good that feels. 🤩

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    Bariatric Forums

    For Patients

    Health Professionals

    Search Surgeons

    Bariatric Surgeons: Want to research a weight loss surgery surgeon? Enter their last name below to start!

    ×