Looks like it's all you, Big Coop! Yay for 2/8/12!

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Looks like it's all you, Big Coop! Yay for 2/8/12! Feb 7, 2012 17:47:06 GMT -5

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Post by imissthe80s on Feb 7, 2012 17:47:06 GMT -5

Well, bigcoop, not sure when you'll see this, but it looks like you are hours away from your big moment now...can you believe it?! Woot! Happy Surgery, bigcoop! Finally!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dr. Al Spaw, TN
Duodenal Switch 2/27/12
HW: 280
SW: 260
CW: 177
Starting BMI: 43
Current BMI: 27.7

Girlrocker Royalty Don't dream it, be it Posts: 4,766 Surgery Type: Revision Surgery Date: 12/15/2011 Surgeon: Dr. Keshishian/Verdugo Hills	Looks like it's all you, Big Coop! Yay for 2/8/12! Feb 7, 2012 17:59:18 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Girlrocker on Feb 7, 2012 17:59:18 GMT -5 Go bigcoop go, your day is here at last!
	Sharyl Revised to DS RNY 5/11/02 Dr. Muryama RNY complication 6/14/03 Hiatal hernia, PS 6/22/03; more hernias 8/13 & 8/14 w/abdominoplasty HW 315 SW 240 CW 158-162range happy here

Joanne Royalty Posts: 1,636	Looks like it's all you, Big Coop! Yay for 2/8/12! Feb 7, 2012 18:03:15 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Joanne on Feb 7, 2012 18:03:15 GMT -5 Your turn, BigCoop! We're all here rooting for you. Can't wait to hear about it when you're all switched and recovering. Best wishes for a quick and smooth recovery.
	DS 2009 Mitch Roslin, MD Starting BMI: 47, Current BMI 23

reinventingangela Senior Member DS Bound Posts: 476	Looks like it's all you, Big Coop! Yay for 2/8/12! Feb 7, 2012 18:08:51 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by reinventingangela on Feb 7, 2012 18:08:51 GMT -5 Im putting in my order for you to have a smooth surgery and a speedy uneventful recovery!!
	Let your hopes, not your hurts, shape your future. - Robert H. Schuller

MsVee Royalty Posts: 946 Surgery Type: Duodenal Switch Surgery Date: March 8, 2012 Surgeon: Dr Ara Keshishian	Looks like it's all you, Big Coop! Yay for 2/8/12! Feb 7, 2012 18:21:43 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by MsVee on Feb 7, 2012 18:21:43 GMT -5 Coop, Your day has finally come. Carpe diem! Wishing you a successful surgery and a speedy complication free recovery. MsVee
	Last Edit: Feb 7, 2012 18:22:14 GMT -5 by MsVee RNY 07/11/2005 Revision from RNY to DS 03/08/2012 Dr Keshishian Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Weight Loss Tools

dsnuts Senior Member Posts: 353	Looks like it's all you, Big Coop! Yay for 2/8/12! Feb 7, 2012 19:18:44 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by dsnuts on Feb 7, 2012 19:18:44 GMT -5 Go get 'em Coop! Make us February DSers proud! ;D
	Steve Surgery: Open DS - 2/22/12 - Dr. Keshishian HW: 391 SW: 362 CW: 267 as of 5/8/13 GW: No goal weight. I'm going to follow the rules and see where it takes me.

Sandra C. Royalty "One should eat to live, and not live to eat." Moliere Posts: 1,000	Looks like it's all you, Big Coop! Yay for 2/8/12! Feb 7, 2012 20:01:29 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Sandra C. on Feb 7, 2012 20:01:29 GMT -5 Best Wishes for a complication free recovery!!!
	8/29/2011 Duodenal Switch- Lap Paul Kemmeter MD-Grand Health Partners, St. Mary's Hospital, Grand Rapids, Mi saintmarysweightloss.org Dr. K. Brader- gyneologic Oncology- Lacks Center, Grand Rapids, Mi. Dr Gribbins Hematologist- Lack Center. Dr. John Renucci- Body contour- Plastic Surgery Associates- Grand Rapids. hw/255,sw/232 cw/117 BMI 20. 5'4", size: from 2X to petite 2, lost 134 lbs in 8 mo

Heather Royalty Posts: 534	Looks like it's all you, Big Coop! Yay for 2/8/12! Feb 7, 2012 20:08:54 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Heather on Feb 7, 2012 20:08:54 GMT -5 ((((((((((((BIGCOOP)))))))))))) Sending my very best wishes!

Dudette Senior Member Posts: 399	Looks like it's all you, Big Coop! Yay for 2/8/12! Feb 7, 2012 20:51:03 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Dudette on Feb 7, 2012 20:51:03 GMT -5 Good luck, BigCoop! Get your butt back here soon. :-)
	DS on 09-30-2011 with Dr. Aceves & Dr. Ungson at Hospital Almater in Mexicali, BC, Mexico \| 122 lbs lost already! HW: 287 \| SW: 262 \| CW: 165 \| GW: 135

sherbearmama Royalty Laproscopic Duodenal Switch 12/05/11 Dr. Gary Belzberg Posts: 1,091 Surgery Type: DS Surgery Date: December 5, 2011 Surgeon: Dr. Gary Belzberg	Looks like it's all you, Big Coop! Yay for 2/8/12! Feb 7, 2012 22:39:22 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by sherbearmama on Feb 7, 2012 22:39:22 GMT -5 Sending happy thoughts and swingin' critters for you Coop! We've talked a lot about this day and I'm so glad it just about here!
	Sheri the Bear Mama “To get through the hardest journey we need take only one step at a time, but we must keep on stepping” Duodenal Switch (Lap) 12-05-11 Surgeon: Gary Belzberg High weight: 255 Surgery weight: 229 Goal weight: 155 Current weight: 117 Height: 5 ft 5 BMI: 19 (normal range!!!)

zix Full Member Posts: 172	Looks like it's all you, Big Coop! Yay for 2/8/12! Feb 7, 2012 22:45:25 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by zix on Feb 7, 2012 22:45:25 GMT -5 Yay - I'll be rooting for you and hope to hear soon that all went well!
	Kristi switchedforlife.blogspot.com/ DS 02/13/2012 Dr. Greenbaum

keliblue Senior Member I love my DS Posts: 283	Looks like it's all you, Big Coop! Yay for 2/8/12! Feb 7, 2012 23:07:35 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by keliblue on Feb 7, 2012 23:07:35 GMT -5 miss you already come home soon !! wishing you a smooth surgery.. Dr R is the best, your in good hand xoxox keliblue
	Last Edit: Feb 7, 2012 23:08:12 GMT -5 by keliblue Surgery date: May 2010 Dr. Rabkin Starting weight : 225 Current weight : 113 Faith...Trust and Pixie Dust

bigcoop Full Member Posts: 203	Looks like it's all you, Big Coop! Yay for 2/8/12! Feb 7, 2012 23:16:03 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by bigcoop on Feb 7, 2012 23:16:03 GMT -5 May not be taking this step if not for the support of all of you. THANX, I am ready to do this.
	Dr. Rabkin DS 2-8-12 orientation lbs 506 surgery weight 480 3-16-12 weight 422 8-01-12 weight 360 12-1-12 weight 347 dswitchbigcoop@gmail.com Facebook name: Bigcoop Duodenalswitch

smileyjamie Royalty RNY 2/26/02 Revision to DS 12/29/11 Dr. Keshishian Posts: 1,216	Looks like it's all you, Big Coop! Yay for 2/8/12! Feb 7, 2012 23:24:47 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by smileyjamie on Feb 7, 2012 23:24:47 GMT -5 YAY!!!! So glad it is your turn!!! By the time you read this...... Welcome To The Dark Side!!!!!
	HW 317 SW 263 CW 192

actiongirl Senior Member "To change the world, Start with one step. However small, The first step is hardest of all." Posts: 293	Looks like it's all you, Big Coop! Yay for 2/8/12! Feb 7, 2012 23:36:17 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by actiongirl on Feb 7, 2012 23:36:17 GMT -5 We'll all be waiting to hear back from you soon!
	DS ⚜ Dr. Keshishian ⚜ 3/20/12

mlleelise Senior Member Posts: 252	Looks like it's all you, Big Coop! Yay for 2/8/12! Feb 7, 2012 23:40:27 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by mlleelise on Feb 7, 2012 23:40:27 GMT -5 SO happy for you, Big Coop!! It's FINALLY here!! Get a good nite's rest...hoping you'll have a smooth & uneventful recovery!!
	Lapband to DS - 2/13/12 Revision of cc/ac - 5/1/13 Revision/Resection of bowel - 2 obstructions - 8/20/14 Dr. Keshishian 5'1" SW 184 CW 149 GW 130

keliblue Senior Member I love my DS Posts: 283	Looks like it's all you, Big Coop! Yay for 2/8/12! Feb 8, 2012 0:03:47 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by keliblue on Feb 8, 2012 0:03:47 GMT -5 Just heard from Coop.. Mrs Coop will be calling me with update on his surgery and recovery. I will keep you all posted.. till then make room on the bench, Coop is com'in kb
	Surgery date: May 2010 Dr. Rabkin Starting weight : 225 Current weight : 113 Faith...Trust and Pixie Dust

Fade2Pink Full Member Posts: 134	Looks like it's all you, Big Coop! Yay for 2/8/12! Feb 8, 2012 0:23:22 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Fade2Pink on Feb 8, 2012 0:23:22 GMT -5 Adding my well wishes to Coop. Good luck and we'll look forward to the time you can take "Big" out of your username...
	Duodenal Switch 5/29/09 Dr. Steven Simper - SLC, UT 290/278/153 (HW/SW/CW)

April M. Full Member DS w/Dr. Hares 7/14/11 Posts: 130	Looks like it's all you, Big Coop! Yay for 2/8/12! Feb 8, 2012 0:43:56 GMT -5 via the ProBoards App Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by April M. on Feb 8, 2012 0:43:56 GMT -5 Go get 'em Coop, sending positive vibes to you for a great, easy surgery and an easy recovery. You'll do great!
	2 part DS: 3/14/11 & 7/14/11

Paula Royalty Posts: 987	Looks like it's all you, Big Coop! Yay for 2/8/12! Feb 8, 2012 1:42:22 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Paula on Feb 8, 2012 1:42:22 GMT -5 Good luck, Coop. We'll all be here waiting to hear the great news on an uneventful surgery and recovery

Gail R Royalty Posts: 1,001	Looks like it's all you, Big Coop! Yay for 2/8/12! Feb 8, 2012 2:16:05 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Gail R on Feb 8, 2012 2:16:05 GMT -5 Hope you have a smooth trip on the road to good health! Hope to meet you someday at Dr. Rabkin's support group.
	Dr. Rabkin DS 9/9/9 lost 130 pounds found health

bigcoop Full Member Posts: 203	Looks like it's all you, Big Coop! Yay for 2/8/12! Feb 8, 2012 6:33:45 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by bigcoop on Feb 8, 2012 6:33:45 GMT -5 heading out, thank you all
	Dr. Rabkin DS 2-8-12 orientation lbs 506 surgery weight 480 3-16-12 weight 422 8-01-12 weight 360 12-1-12 weight 347 dswitchbigcoop@gmail.com Facebook name: Bigcoop Duodenalswitch

shann_ds Senior Member DS 7/6/10 Posts: 432	Looks like it's all you, Big Coop! Yay for 2/8/12! Feb 8, 2012 7:00:51 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by shann_ds on Feb 8, 2012 7:00:51 GMT -5 It's all you! Smooth sailing Coop!
	~Shannon Dr. Boyce DS 7/6/2010 Starting weight: 297 BMI 49.4 Present weight: 128-135ish BMI 21ish "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." -E. Roosevelt

Fluff of Love Junior Member this is what adorable looks like Posts: 56	Looks like it's all you, Big Coop! Yay for 2/8/12! Feb 8, 2012 7:20:41 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Fluff of Love on Feb 8, 2012 7:20:41 GMT -5 Yay! Have a smooth recovery, I will scoot my butt over for ya.
	• Jen • DS Dr. Buchwald 1/24/12 • HW/SW: 290 - CW: 259 - GW: 170

Leonie Royalty Posts: 2,315 Surgery Type: DS Surgery Date: 19 April 2012 Surgeon: Dr. Ara Keshishian	Looks like it's all you, Big Coop! Yay for 2/8/12! Feb 8, 2012 7:52:15 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Leonie on Feb 8, 2012 7:52:15 GMT -5 Thinking of you! All my very best wishes.
	HW 324lbs. SW 302lbs. Lowest weight 169lbs Regain to 183lbs CW 172lbs

lkstab New Member Posts: 22	Looks like it's all you, Big Coop! Yay for 2/8/12! Feb 8, 2012 7:57:14 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by lkstab on Feb 8, 2012 7:57:14 GMT -5 Best Wishes for a speedy, uneventful recovery!!
	Linda RNY 2/2001 - Dr. Huse R.O.S.E. 7/2008 - Dr. Swanstrom Long Limb RNY 2/29/2012 Dr. Inman

jaellie Full Member Posts: 123	Looks like it's all you, Big Coop! Yay for 2/8/12! Feb 8, 2012 8:02:27 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by jaellie on Feb 8, 2012 8:02:27 GMT -5 Warm healing wishes sent your way!
	DS 4/14/2009 Dr. James Foote

So Blessed Royalty RNY - Nov 2004 Posts: 985	Looks like it's all you, Big Coop! Yay for 2/8/12! Feb 8, 2012 9:11:53 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by So Blessed on Feb 8, 2012 9:11:53 GMT -5 Best wishes for a smooth surgery and recovery!

California Poppy Full Member Posts: 154	Looks like it's all you, Big Coop! Yay for 2/8/12! Feb 8, 2012 9:19:53 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by California Poppy on Feb 8, 2012 9:19:53 GMT -5 Keeping you and Dr Rabkin in my thoughts this morning, BigCoop! Best wishes for an excellent surgery, a gentle hospital stay, and a smooth, complication-free recovery!
	DS, 09/27/11, John Rabkin Ht: 5'9"; Sleeve: 110 ml (3.72 oz); AL: 175 cm; CC: 150 cm HW: >425; SW: 355; CW: 179.2; GW: 165 BMI @ HW: >61.9; SW: 51.7; CW: 26.1; GW: 24.0

happycatbert Senior Member Posts: 272	Looks like it's all you, Big Coop! Yay for 2/8/12! Feb 8, 2012 10:29:44 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by happycatbert on Feb 8, 2012 10:29:44 GMT -5 Best wishes Coop - can't wait to hear that you are on the other side with us
	Open DS 7/11/2005 Dr. William Peters, DO, Rest In Peace Doc At goal, life is good.

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