JEllen
Fresh Freak
Surgery Date: JULY 23, 2209
Surgery Type: RNY
Posts: 3
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« on: June 05, 2009, 06:55:41 PM » |
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Well, I've watched just a few of the BariatricTV episodes and thought I'd stop in for a peek at the rest of the freaks around here. Already, some of my friends are thinking that i'm becoming a freak- but actualy they should know that already!
I have a sign by my back door that says:"A friend is someone who thinks you're a good egg, even though you are slightly cracked." Well- it seemed appropriate!
anyway- I've been looking into this surgery for awhile. After I saw the results that someone else was having from her surgery- she was doing great- then suddenly 6-7 months out from surgery. She had a very bad complication. and THAT was the end of me thinking about surgery for the last 2-3 years. but my health isn't getting better- my weight has kinda gotten stuck- BMI 46 or so.
..Another friend also had surgery and is doing GREAT- so i started to do my own research- my surgery date is JULY 23rd.
I am excited, nervous, hopeful! I guess that is NORMAL! anyway - it's nice to know there are so many of us around. comforting. It's so nice being able to PICK YOUR BRAINS!!! thanks in advance... JEllen
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patti55444
Grand Poohbah of Freaks
Surgery Date: 12/09/08
Surgery Type: Lap RNY
From:: Andover, MN
Posts: 1642
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« Reply #1 on: June 05, 2009, 10:35:34 PM » |
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Welcome to the group, it's a nice place to be.
Patti
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Worry doesn't solve tomorrow's problems, but it does ruin today's happiness
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Lady K.
Grand Poohbah of Freaks
Surgery Date: 4/7/2009
Surgery Type: RNY
From:: Sacramento, CA
Posts: 958
The second greatest power ~ the power to choose!
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« Reply #2 on: June 06, 2009, 07:01:56 AM » |
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Hi and Welcome from Sacramento, CA!! Yep the first time I looked into this surgery we (Hubby and I) didn't follow through and fight for it. We just weren't ready yet. Not for the commitment that it takes and as a nurse I also have seen some of the complications that can happen. The only thing is, until I did some serious research, I hadn't really see the good surgeries  So now both Hubby and I are Freaks and loving every minute of it (unless we forget to chew enough or eat too fast - LOL - that learning curve will get you every now and again)... so read, ask, reply and enjoy!! |
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Lady K. ~ aka: Paula Highest - 320/Surgery - 270 (4/7/09)/Doctor's Goal - 180 (12/13/09) - My goal - HEALTHY!! Last wt 160ish April 2011 MY BLOG |
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shepkatt
Honey Badger don't give a sh*t
Administrator
Grand Poohbah of Freaks
Surgery Date: 11/17/2003
Surgery Type: RNY
Posts: 3189
WLS ain't for wussies
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« Reply #3 on: June 06, 2009, 07:17:53 AM » |
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Hi there. Same thing for me. I looked into it and decided that I could do it with 'just' diet and exercise. Um.. not so much.. a few years later I had even MORE to lose and surgery looked like my salvation. Good thing I followed through cuz it truly was. I know everything will work out for you the way it is supposed to!
Welcome to BTV.. We're glad to have ya
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I enjoy fine chocolate.. cheese and being on time. I am Switzerland!
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HopenToBeThin
Grand Poohbah of Freaks
Surgery Date: Pouch Date 6/15/09
Surgery Type: RNY
From:: KY
Posts: 2811
We lost 246 in 9 mths - 3/13/10
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« Reply #4 on: June 06, 2009, 11:11:39 AM » |
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Welcome aboard! You found a great place for support and info.
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Paula
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Mo-Mik
Grand Poohbah of Freaks
Surgery Date: July 27, 2009
Surgery Type: RNY
From:: KC, MO
Posts: 1140
Life is Good!
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« Reply #5 on: June 06, 2009, 12:18:27 PM » |
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Welcome-this is a great place to be! Glad to have you join us.
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Mikki
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MelissaAletha
Grand Poohbah of Freaks
Surgery Date: 5/26/09
Surgery Type: RNY
From:: Southern California
Posts: 771
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« Reply #6 on: June 06, 2009, 02:11:50 PM » |
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Welcome to the group!
What kind of complications did your friend have?
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benson
Super Freak
Surgery Date: March 2, 2009
Surgery Type: RNY
From:: Thornton Colorado via Amarillo Texas
Posts: 207
Why is the rum gone!
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« Reply #7 on: June 06, 2009, 09:31:03 PM » |
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Welcome!
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plusmama215
Fresh Freak
Surgery Type: ryn
Posts: 4
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« Reply #8 on: June 06, 2009, 11:36:14 PM » |
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hey u are here too!! lol its like playing tag rite!! well u know im in ur corner!  |
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jenny
Fresh Freak
Surgery Date: April 7, 2009
Surgery Type: RNY
Posts: 18
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« Reply #9 on: June 09, 2009, 08:30:33 AM » |
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Welcome!
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'If you can imagine it, you can achieve it. And if you can dream it, you can become it . . . ' - William Arthur Ward
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jmcg
Fresh Freak
Surgery Date: 06/15/09
Surgery Type: realize
Posts: 6
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« Reply #10 on: June 09, 2009, 12:45:36 PM » |
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hello Welcome!
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wtgrlady
Grand Poohbah of Freaks
Surgery Date: 10/02/08
Surgery Type: RNY
Posts: 963
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« Reply #11 on: June 09, 2009, 07:31:43 PM » |
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Hello to all you new freaks! Glad you joined in.
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Nothing tastes as good as thin feels!
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Indykitty
Grand Poohbah of Freaks
Surgery Date: 12/15/2008
Surgery Type: RNY
From:: Indianapolis, IN
Posts: 4783
I'm going to be a diamond, some day...
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« Reply #12 on: June 10, 2009, 11:22:36 AM » |
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Welcome. This place is so cool.  |
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BavitaminsRep
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« Reply #13 on: June 10, 2009, 11:24:16 AM » |
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Its not just cool its the coolest in the all the universe
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plusmama215
Fresh Freak
Surgery Type: ryn
Posts: 4
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« Reply #14 on: June 16, 2009, 01:13:44 PM » |
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hello every1 Jellen is having some trouble logging in and wants to thank every1 for welcoming her. she will try again to log in when she has a chance she is busy with post op stuff and other things ok guys later  |
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bbwredhair
Jr. Freak
Surgery Date: May 28, 2009 / 12-15-2010
Surgery Type: TOGA, then had Gastric Bypass
From:: UMASS Memorial Worcester, MA Dr. Kelly
Posts: 85
TW 303, pre surgery 267, day of surgery 262
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« Reply #15 on: July 02, 2009, 01:07:28 PM » |
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Hi JEllen,
I am still new here and I tell you this is a great palce for support and questions! Welcome to the site and to your new liffe!!
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JEllen
Fresh Freak
Surgery Date: JULY 23, 2209
Surgery Type: RNY
Posts: 3
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« Reply #16 on: August 14, 2009, 11:39:44 AM » |
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I'm back! I don't know what exactly I was doing wrong but something wasn't working right. OPERATOR ERROR! lol (other than be sore - tired- sleeping.... ) much better now though! getting better every day
so thanks very much to all for the warm WELCOME ----
with a belated GREAT BIG THANKS!
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