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Post by dsnuts on Jan 17, 2012 0:44:09 GMT -5
Hello everybody! I have been lurking over on OH for about six months and over here for the last few days. I have learned so much from all of you. Given that my surgery date is about a month away, I figured it was time to formally say hello. So, um, hello! ;D I suspect my story is pretty common. I've spent a lifetime dieting and when I finally realized that dieting doesn't work, I began to explore surgery as an option. The worst part is that in high school I weighed about 170 pounds. At 5'8", that just barely put me overweight, but certainly not obese. Then I made the biggest mistake of my life - I went on a diet. I lost about 20 pounds and then gained it all back eventually....plus 30 more pounds. I repeated that pattern over the next twenty years until I got to where I am now. Anyway, I look forward to chatting with you all. You're a great group!  |
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Post by kingy on Jan 17, 2012 3:02:17 GMT -5
I wish you the very best of luck with your surgery and you up and coming adventure!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 17, 2012 3:05:57 GMT -5
Love your goal weight! My goal was similar. I had some, "It would be nice if I __________________, yet anything is better than where I started from" thoughts. Sure did cut a lot of stress out of my life.
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Post by Justa-Puter-Name on Jan 17, 2012 4:38:35 GMT -5
I can so relate to the 'biggest mistake of your life' you decided to go on a diet. Damn, Ive lost track of how many times I made that mistake - however, I have not forgotten where all that dieting got me. To the tune of 401 lbs. There is no doubt in my mind I would not have lost the 233 lbs without weight loss surgery, and any small amount would come back three times heavier.
Welcome to the board.
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Post by Girlrocker on Jan 17, 2012 4:52:43 GMT -5
I had Dr. Keshishian for my revision to DS on Dec 15, you will love him, he's a star. I wish I had been able to have the DS my first go around in 2002. I can relate, I spent half of my life dieting too. Nice to meet you!
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Post by clpeltz on Jan 17, 2012 8:08:01 GMT -5
Welcome! Good luck on your journey!
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Post by freckled1 on Jan 17, 2012 8:18:31 GMT -5
Welcome to the board!
Trina
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Post by mark540 on Jan 17, 2012 11:01:16 GMT -5
Good luck Steve,
Your goal is a good idea, in particular you mention follow the rules.
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Post by bugirll on Jan 17, 2012 11:03:33 GMT -5
Welcome to the board!
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Post by keliblue on Jan 17, 2012 12:38:35 GMT -5
saving room on the bench for ya !! Congrats on joining the crew
xoxo
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Post by terilynne on Jan 17, 2012 13:14:26 GMT -5
Welcome to the board. I hope you have an excellent journey!
Teri
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Post by Michelle J on Jan 17, 2012 13:37:43 GMT -5
Ok, your user name made me laugh out loud and scare my co worker.
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Post by frankie on Jan 17, 2012 13:45:11 GMT -5
Congrats on your up coming surgery and welcome!
Frankie
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Post by dsnuts on Jan 17, 2012 15:59:04 GMT -5
Thank you all for the welcome! Ok, your user name made me laugh out loud and scare my co worker. ;D |
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Post by Gail R on Jan 17, 2012 16:06:25 GMT -5
Hi, Another hearty welcome to this board. Congratulations on your decision to go with the DS!
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Post by Band to DS on Jan 17, 2012 16:52:33 GMT -5
Nice to meet you. Hope you continue posting!
Shelli
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Post by shrinkingruthie on Jan 17, 2012 18:37:35 GMT -5
Congratson your upcoming sugery.
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Post by teachmid on Jan 17, 2012 19:44:43 GMT -5
Welcome. You have a fantastic surgeon! He did my revision a year ago.
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Post by ricky136 on Jan 17, 2012 19:50:52 GMT -5
Welcome aboard Steve
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Post by anewmii on Jan 17, 2012 19:53:57 GMT -5
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Post by imissthe80s on Jan 17, 2012 20:58:53 GMT -5
Yep! What everyone else said: Congrats! Feb. 2012 is going to be unforgettable for us!
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Post by Sandra C. on Jan 17, 2012 21:37:14 GMT -5
Welcome and good luck with your surgery!!!
Sandra ;-)
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Post by lovy19 on Jan 17, 2012 22:14:43 GMT -5
Hello everybody! I have been lurking over on OH for about six months and over here for the last few days. I have learned so much from all of you. Given that my surgery date is about a month away, I figured it was time to formally say hello. So, um, hello! ;D I suspect my story is pretty common. I've spent a lifetime dieting and when I finally realized that dieting doesn't work, I began to explore surgery as an option. The worst part is that in high school I weighed about 170 pounds. At 5'8", that just barely put me overweight, but certainly not obese. Then I made the biggest mistake of my life - I went on a diet. I lost about 20 pounds and then gained it all back eventually....plus 30 more pounds. I repeated that pattern over the next twenty years until I got to where I am now. Anyway, I look forward to chatting with you all. You're a great group! Hi Steve, welcome and the best of luck on getting healthy  . |
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Post by karenflorida on Jan 17, 2012 22:17:09 GMT -5
I love your name and your avatar! Welcome!
Karen
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Post by pktwatch on Jan 17, 2012 22:19:46 GMT -5
Welcome, good luck in your journey!
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Post by sherbearmama on Jan 18, 2012 0:17:10 GMT -5
Welcome aboard!!!
(Oh, and I love your name and avatar)
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Post by scoob on Jan 18, 2012 13:25:57 GMT -5
So awesome! Won't be long!! Nice to "meet" you!
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Post by Paula on Jan 18, 2012 14:13:19 GMT -5
Hey Steve, Welcome, glad you found us. And congrats to you on your upcoming day. Exciting, isnt it? |
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Post by huskerchad on Jan 18, 2012 14:14:32 GMT -5
Welcome aboard!
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Post by Eileen_nc on Jan 19, 2012 10:10:31 GMT -5
Hello everybody! I have been lurking over on OH for about six months and over here for the last few days. I have learned so much from all of you. Given that my surgery date is about a month away, I figured it was time to formally say hello. So, um, hello! ;D I suspect my story is pretty common. I've spent a lifetime dieting and when I finally realized that dieting doesn't work, I began to explore surgery as an option. The worst part is that in high school I weighed about 170 pounds. At 5'8", that just barely put me overweight, but certainly not obese. Then I made the biggest mistake of my life - I went on a diet. I lost about 20 pounds and then gained it all back eventually....plus 30 more pounds. I repeated that pattern over the next twenty years until I got to where I am now. Anyway, I look forward to chatting with you all. You're a great group! Hello & welcome to the board. Best of luck to ya! |
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