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loubyl00 · 11th December, 2011

I sent this as a letter to my close friends and family last week, they had no idea that I was waiting for a By-pass. Every one of them has sent me the most amazing supportive messages back.

I began my weight loss surgery journey in January 2010, when my GP said to me ‘well what are we going to do about your weight’? and I jokingly said ‘I need a gastric band’.

Then he rummaged through some papers and said ‘Oh I've just received some information on weight loss Surgery, would you like me to refer you’? I told him ‘Yes I would’.

I went to see the consultant in May 2010. He recommended a Gastric Bypass and my hubby, Paul and myself agreed that would be the best way forward for me.

I had to get funding for my gastric bypass from the PCT so my GP applied for it! They turned me down and said I needed to do a 6 month weight management course first and then reapply. Little did I know because of mistakes and lack of staff I wouldn't complete it until August 2011.

My story is similar to most fatties.

I have always been fat, I can’t remember being less than 13 stone, even as a child. I am now over 21 stone. All my family were fat,
I have got used to being fat,
I have stuck up for being fat ..................................
but secretly have always wanted to be slimmer.

I was never ridiculed at school, I think because I was feisty and gobby and made friends easily. People have often said to me ‘You have a real bubbly personality’ what they really mean is ‘You’re fat’

I have seen my mum diet all her short life, Paul’s Mum too. My sister has worked immensely hard and lost 6 stone, I am so proud of her, she has stuck at it and it has taken her years, but she is living her life at the same time and I admire her greatly. If she puts weight on at Christmas or on holiday, she knuckles right down and gets it back off. I wish I could be like her, but I can’t, I have tried. I have tried everything!

My husband is gorgeous and loves me whether I am fat or not, and so do my children, so I am very fortunate and blessed.

BUT ……………………………………………………………

I have to ask for an extension seat belt on planes.
I can’t go walking with my Hubby and youngest Daughter.
I can’t even walk around shops for too long with my eldest Daughter.
Going to the park with my grand kids is something I have to push myself to do.
I hate big crowds because I feel so self conscious, so concerts, theme parks, theater etc are all no-no's for me.
I can’t go to aqua aerobics with my daughters.
I can’t go bike riding with my youngest daughter.
I won’t go to parents evenings because I don't want her teachers and friends to see me.
I hate doing things I used to love doing………...because of my weight.

I am not taking the easy option. It isn't going to be easy. It is going to be a tool that will help me loose weight and be healthier. I am going to have a Gastric By Pass and soon!

I will go through major surgery, there is a chance of death, like every surgery.
I will put my family under the stress of my operation and my recovery.

Then I have to eat liquids,
then onto Purees
then it’s soft food,
eventually going back on to solids.

But I won’t have a stomach anymore only a pouch the size of a small egg.
So I wont be eating large portions again.
Fatty food will give me gross, smelly, rancid, anti social runs and Sugar will make me ‘Dump’ which is like a Diabetic Hypo and makes you feel like you are dying.

So for the rest of my life I will be eating low fat, low sugar food. I will need to exercise regularly.

So don't tell me this is the easy option please!

I am happily married to my childhood sweetheart, we celebrated our 31st wedding anniversary in August. I tell people I got married when I was 12!!!! Obviously joking! I am now 49! So I was 18 when we got married.

We have 3 adopted children, not being able to have our own.
Two are grown and flown the nest giving us 3 beautiful grand kids and we have a gorgeous 13 year old Amy. We adopted her when she was 5. I have always been fat and was amazed when I got through the medicals for the adoptions. Our two eldests adoption was 27 years ago and I weighed 18 stone and Amy's was only 8 years ago and I weighed 20 stone. I have diabetes because of my weight and most days feel ' a struggle' physically.

My husband and I foster relinquished babies who are going onto adoption. We get them when they are just born then they go on to their 'forever' families when the courts and Social Workers sort all the red tape out. Its hard when they go, but we are in touch with most of the babies we have fostered and it is so rewarding to see how happy they are. We are God parents Matthew, we had him for 10 months, what a privilege!

One baby we looked after, 4 years ago, A beautiful boy, we applied to adopt him, we'd had him from birth till he was 14 months old. I was turned down because of my weight 3 years ago. They didn’t actually say that but that’s what they meant. What a blow at the time. But I have to admit that I wouldn't have the energy as he grew up. I only just keep up with my 13 year old.....well sometimes I don't! He has the most amazing parents, who kindly share him with us and we know that this was the best for him.

My grand kids run me ragged and I want to 'Get down' and play with them and can't.

I got a call from the spire hospital in Manchester 2 weeks ago to ask me to come in for an appointment. (I was a bit confused as I hadn't heard from the PCT about my funding) The nurse said ‘Oh yes, you now have your funding’. (later on I found out the PCT had sent my letter to the wrong address)!!!!! I was so shocked I had to sit down. I thought it was never going to happen.

So Paul and I went to the Meeting. It was an information session. It was really informative and they introduced some of the staff to us and explained the different types of bariatric surgery I could have. I still feel the bypass is the best way forward for me.

Those who know me, will know by this time, I have already researched it as much as possible, I have bough every book about it and talked to others that have had the same surgery. I have had 2 long years to change my mind and I haven't once!

So now it’s real, and scary! But I really know this is for me!

I am waiting for a date to see the consultant to arrange surgery, should be in the New Year.

2 weeks before surgery I will start a liver reduction diet to make sure I am fit for surgery. I am having the operation Laparoscopicaly and will be in hospital 24-48 hours if all goes well. I will have a lot of internal stitches and the recovery period is 6-8 weeks.

So my journey continues ....................................

Raynebubble · 11th December, 2011

wow that is a very emotional and heartfelt letter hun, and it mirrors where most of us have been.
I wish you all the luck in the world hun, and i look forward to hearing all about your weight loss journey xx

cathykats · 11th December, 2011

Awwww that is such a touching story Lou!
I wish you all the best with your surgery.
Good luck Hun

xxxxx

Lizzo · 11th December, 2011

What a fantastic post! I can identify with so much of it, and I admire your bravery and candidness.

I hope you get your surgery very soon. I had mine nearly 2 weeks ago, and am feeling absolutely fine, so hope it goes as well for you.

All the very best,
Liz xx

Thereza1111 · 11th December, 2011

Very touching Lou! All the best and good luck with your op. xx

OOnion · 11th December, 2011

Good Luck, I look forward to sharing you journey! xxx

FuturePerfect · 11th December, 2011

Well done Lou; I bet you are so pleased about the amount of support you got in response to your letter - support that will stand you in good stead both pre- and post-op. Best of luck for a speedy op date.

northernwoody · 11th December, 2011

I don't know what to say, brought tears to my eyes x x

After having a few years break we are just about to start fostering babies again.

best of luck x x

BEXS99 · 11th December, 2011

So lovely Lou, have a tear in my eye, this will be the best thing ever for you hun, and do hope to meet you soon, love and hugs xxxx

SARAH S · 11th December, 2011

What a wonderful heartfelt letter you have sent out, although this is the first post I have ever read of yours I already understand why those that know you have responded with such support.

You are obviously a very special and caring person with wonderful support from your husband and family.

Good luck to you...it isn't the easy option and you will have struggles....but trust me it is so worth it!!

I wish you all the best with your bypass and your future...it will be fantastic

Miss Tickle · 11th December, 2011

I can't stop crying. Fantastic letter hun. good luck xx

loubyl00 · 11th December, 2011

Quote:

Originally Posted by northernwoody

I don't know what to say, brought tears to my eyes x x

After having a few years break we are just about to start fostering babies again.

best of luck x x

Good luck with the fostering hun. We are having a break after our 12 week old goes into adoption in February. But we Love doing it. So rewarding.

xxx

Sharonimo · 11th December, 2011

Fantastic letter, Lou.

Tray3004 · 12th December, 2011

Lovely post u r a very special woman/ family to have fostered all them children and to have given them a loving safe home to live in till there adoptive family were found u truely deserve something bk for all u have given n this is ur reward a new start to a long slim healthy happy life

hope ur date comes soon n u have a speedy pain free recovery Hun look forward to following ur successful journey xx

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loubyl00 · 12th December, 2011

You are all so lovely. Thank you for your comments. I'm so glad to be part of this site. xxxx

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loubyl00 I want to shrink! loubyl00's Profile Albums loubyl00's Photo Gallery Join Date: 5th June, 2010 Location: Mossley, Lancs Posts: 780 Thanks: 138 Thanked 58 Times in 58 Posts Rep Power: 52 Consultant: Mr Bal Amoori Funding: NHS Surgery Type: RNY GASTRIC BYPASS Surgery Date: 6th Jan 2011 Whoop Whoop Height: 4' 10" Gender: Female Start Date: 22nd Nov 2011 Start Weight: 300lb Current Weight: 238lb Goal Weight: 112lb Goal Date: ASAP BMI Information: Start BMI: 62.7 Current BMI: 49.7 Goal BMI: 23.4 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 62lb Weight to Lose: 126lb % Lost: 20.67% %EWL: 34.3%	My Story - Raw and Real! I sent this as a letter to my close friends and family last week, they had no idea that I was waiting for a By-pass. Every one of them has sent me the most amazing supportive messages back. I began my weight loss surgery journey in January 2010, when my GP said to me ‘well what are we going to do about your weight’? and I jokingly said ‘I need a gastric band’. Then he rummaged through some papers and said ‘Oh I've just received some information on weight loss Surgery, would you like me to refer you’? I told him ‘Yes I would’. I went to see the consultant in May 2010. He recommended a Gastric Bypass and my hubby, Paul and myself agreed that would be the best way forward for me. I had to get funding for my gastric bypass from the PCT so my GP applied for it! They turned me down and said I needed to do a 6 month weight management course first and then reapply. Little did I know because of mistakes and lack of staff I wouldn't complete it until August 2011. My story is similar to most fatties. I have always been fat, I can’t remember being less than 13 stone, even as a child. I am now over 21 stone. All my family were fat, I have got used to being fat, I have stuck up for being fat .................................. but secretly have always wanted to be slimmer. I was never ridiculed at school, I think because I was feisty and gobby and made friends easily. People have often said to me ‘You have a real bubbly personality’ what they really mean is ‘You’re fat’ I have seen my mum diet all her short life, Paul’s Mum too. My sister has worked immensely hard and lost 6 stone, I am so proud of her, she has stuck at it and it has taken her years, but she is living her life at the same time and I admire her greatly. If she puts weight on at Christmas or on holiday, she knuckles right down and gets it back off. I wish I could be like her, but I can’t, I have tried. I have tried everything! My husband is gorgeous and loves me whether I am fat or not, and so do my children, so I am very fortunate and blessed. BUT …………………………………………………………… I have to ask for an extension seat belt on planes. I can’t go walking with my Hubby and youngest Daughter. I can’t even walk around shops for too long with my eldest Daughter. Going to the park with my grand kids is something I have to push myself to do. I hate big crowds because I feel so self conscious, so concerts, theme parks, theater etc are all no-no's for me. I can’t go to aqua aerobics with my daughters. I can’t go bike riding with my youngest daughter. I won’t go to parents evenings because I don't want her teachers and friends to see me. I hate doing things I used to love doing………...because of my weight. I am not taking the easy option. It isn't going to be easy. It is going to be a tool that will help me loose weight and be healthier. I am going to have a Gastric By Pass and soon! I will go through major surgery, there is a chance of death, like every surgery. I will put my family under the stress of my operation and my recovery. Then I have to eat liquids, then onto Purees then it’s soft food, eventually going back on to solids. But I won’t have a stomach anymore only a pouch the size of a small egg. So I wont be eating large portions again. Fatty food will give me gross, smelly, rancid, anti social runs and Sugar will make me ‘Dump’ which is like a Diabetic Hypo and makes you feel like you are dying. So for the rest of my life I will be eating low fat, low sugar food. I will need to exercise regularly. So don't tell me this is the easy option please! I am happily married to my childhood sweetheart, we celebrated our 31st wedding anniversary in August. I tell people I got married when I was 12!!!! Obviously joking! I am now 49! So I was 18 when we got married. We have 3 adopted children, not being able to have our own. Two are grown and flown the nest giving us 3 beautiful grand kids and we have a gorgeous 13 year old Amy. We adopted her when she was 5. I have always been fat and was amazed when I got through the medicals for the adoptions. Our two eldests adoption was 27 years ago and I weighed 18 stone and Amy's was only 8 years ago and I weighed 20 stone. I have diabetes because of my weight and most days feel ' a struggle' physically. My husband and I foster relinquished babies who are going onto adoption. We get them when they are just born then they go on to their 'forever' families when the courts and Social Workers sort all the red tape out. Its hard when they go, but we are in touch with most of the babies we have fostered and it is so rewarding to see how happy they are. We are God parents Matthew, we had him for 10 months, what a privilege! One baby we looked after, 4 years ago, A beautiful boy, we applied to adopt him, we'd had him from birth till he was 14 months old. I was turned down because of my weight 3 years ago. They didn’t actually say that but that’s what they meant. What a blow at the time. But I have to admit that I wouldn't have the energy as he grew up. I only just keep up with my 13 year old.....well sometimes I don't! He has the most amazing parents, who kindly share him with us and we know that this was the best for him. My grand kids run me ragged and I want to 'Get down' and play with them and can't. I got a call from the spire hospital in Manchester 2 weeks ago to ask me to come in for an appointment. (I was a bit confused as I hadn't heard from the PCT about my funding) The nurse said ‘Oh yes, you now have your funding’. (later on I found out the PCT had sent my letter to the wrong address)!!!!! I was so shocked I had to sit down. I thought it was never going to happen. So Paul and I went to the Meeting. It was an information session. It was really informative and they introduced some of the staff to us and explained the different types of bariatric surgery I could have. I still feel the bypass is the best way forward for me. Those who know me, will know by this time, I have already researched it as much as possible, I have bough every book about it and talked to others that have had the same surgery. I have had 2 long years to change my mind and I haven't once! So now it’s real, and scary! But I really know this is for me! I am waiting for a date to see the consultant to arrange surgery, should be in the New Year. 2 weeks before surgery I will start a liver reduction diet to make sure I am fit for surgery. I am having the operation Laparoscopicaly and will be in hospital 24-48 hours if all goes well. I will have a lot of internal stitches and the recovery period is 6-8 weeks. So my journey continues .................................... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Delicious-Jax, Red 42, lamornamiss and 15 others like this. __________________ Gastric By-Pass Jan 6th 2012 TOTAL WEIGHT LOSS *** Start weight 21st 6lb [COLOR=green][FONT=Verdana][B]Lost 64lb to date

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Raynebubble Really Likes to post Raynebubble's Profile Albums Raynebubble's Photo Gallery Join Date: 1st December, 2011 Location: Milton Keynes Posts: 2,245 Thanks: 210 Thanked 186 Times in 186 Posts Rep Power: 120 Consultant: Dr Ahmed Charing Cross Funding: NHS Surgery Type: Gastric Bypass Surgery Date: 25th November 2011 Height: 5' 1" Gender: Female Start Date: 25th October 2011 Start Weight: 338lb Current Weight: 214lb Goal Weight: 140lb Goal Date: When i get there x BMI Information: Start BMI: 63.9 Current BMI: 40.4 Goal BMI: 26.4 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 124lb Weight to Lose: 74lb % Lost: 36.69% %EWL: 60.1%	wow that is a very emotional and heartfelt letter hun, and it mirrors where most of us have been. I wish you all the luck in the world hun, and i look forward to hearing all about your weight loss journey xx Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter loubyl00 likes this. __________________ Rayne xx Start weight: 24st 2lb pre-op: 22st 2lb 2 stone wk 1: 21st 10lb 6 lb wk 2: 21st 10 lb wk 3: 20st 5lb 9 lb wk 4: 19st 12 7 lb wk 5: 19st 12 ---- wk 6: 19st 8lb 4 lb wk 7: 19st 5lb 3lb wk 8: 18st 13lb 6lb wk 9: 18st 11lb 2lb wk10: 18st 7lb 4lb wk11: 18st 5lb 2lb wk12: 18st 3lb 2lb wk13: 18st .... 3lb wk14: 17st 11lb 3lb wk15: 17st 7lb 4lb wk16: 17st 3lb 4lb wk17: 17st 1lb 2lb wk18: 16st 11lb 4lb wk19: 16st 9lb 2lb wk20: 16st 7lb 2lb wk21: 16st 3lb 4lb wk22: 15st 12lb 5lb wk23: 15st 10lb 2lb wk24: 15st 7lb 3lb wk25: 15st 4lb 3lb

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cathykats Likes to post cathykats's Profile Albums cathykats's Photo Gallery Join Date: 12th August, 2011 Location: north london Islington Posts: 281 Thanks: 108 Thanked 21 Times in 21 Posts Rep Power: 23 Consultant: Mr Marco Adamo Funding: NHS Surgery Type: gastric sleeve Surgery Date: 29/11/11 Height: 5' 3" Gender: Female Start Date: 11yrs ago Start Weight: 250lb Current Weight: 177lb Goal Weight: 145lb BMI Information: Start BMI: 44.3 Current BMI: 31.4 Goal BMI: 25.7 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 73lb Weight to Lose: 32lb % Lost: 29.2% %EWL: 66.7%	Awwww that is such a touching story Lou! I wish you all the best with your surgery. Good luck Hun xxxxx Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter loubyl00 likes this.

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Lizzo Regular Member Lizzo's Profile Albums Lizzo's Photo Gallery Join Date: 15th November, 2011 Location: Leeds Posts: 72 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Rep Power: 1 Consultant: Prof. McMahon Funding: Private Surgery Type: Gastric Bypass Surgery Date: 29/11/2011 Height: 5' 11" Gender: Female Start Date: 19/11/2011 Start Weight: 418lb Current Weight: 356lb Goal Weight: 182lb BMI Information: Start BMI: 58.3 Current BMI: 49.6 Goal BMI: 25.4 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 62lb Weight to Lose: 174lb % Lost: 14.83% %EWL: 25.9%	What a fantastic post! I can identify with so much of it, and I admire your bravery and candidness. I hope you get your surgery very soon. I had mine nearly 2 weeks ago, and am feeling absolutely fine, so hope it goes as well for you. All the very best, Liz xx Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter loubyl00 likes this.

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Thereza1111 Likes to post Thereza1111's Profile Albums Thereza1111's Photo Gallery Join Date: 25th November, 2011 Location: Durham Posts: 101 Thanks: 7 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts Rep Power: 2 Funding: NHS Surgery Type: Don't know yet Surgery Date: not yet Height: 5' 3" Gender: Female Start Weight: 240lb Current Weight: 240lb Goal Weight: 143lb Goal Date: one day BMI Information: Start BMI: 42.5 Current BMI: 42.5 Goal BMI: 25.3 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 0lb Weight to Lose: 97lb % Lost: 0% %EWL: 0%	Very touching Lou! All the best and good luck with your op. xx Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ Thereza x x Seminar: 9 November 2011 Nurse Appointment 9 March 2012 Must loose weight, must loose weight Weight Situation : Initial weight: 109.2kg 3/12/11 : 108.9Kg

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OOnion Likes to post OOnion's Profile Albums OOnion's Photo Gallery Join Date: 8th December, 2011 Location: Cambridge Posts: 795 Thanks: 4 Thanked 67 Times in 66 Posts Rep Power: 40 Consultant: Mr A Patel Funding: Private Surgery Type: Gastric Bypass. Surgery Date: 26th February 2012 Gender: Female Start Date: the day I was born! Start Weight: 332lb Current Weight: 279lb Goal Weight: 166lb Goal Date: a year post op Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 53lb Weight to Lose: 113lb % Lost: 15.96%	Good Luck, I look forward to sharing you journey! xxx Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter loubyl00 likes this.

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FuturePerfect Really Likes to post FuturePerfect's Profile Albums FuturePerfect's Photo Gallery Join Date: 21st October, 2011 Location: Kettering Posts: 1,385 Thanks: 135 Thanked 131 Times in 130 Posts Rep Power: 48 Consultant: Mr Super, Heartlands Funding: NHS Surgery Type: Band Surgery Date: 22 Nov 2011 Height: 5' 5" Gender: Female Start Date: May 2009 Start Weight: 369lb Current Weight: 239lb Goal Weight: 150lb Goal Date: 55th birthday BMI Information: Start BMI: 61.4 Current BMI: 39.8 Goal BMI: 25 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 130lb Weight to Lose: 89lb % Lost: 35.23% %EWL: 59.3%	Well done Lou; I bet you are so pleased about the amount of support you got in response to your letter - support that will stand you in good stead both pre- and post-op. Best of luck for a speedy op date. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ Cathi My Weight Chart: May 2009 Re-joined WW. 26st 5lbs (369lbs) BMI 61. 22 Nov 2011 - Banding date. 20st 1lb (281lbs) Total pre-op weight loss = 6st 4lbs (88lbs) 1 Feb 2012 - 1st fill - 5mls in a 10ml band. 4 Feb 2012 - Over 50% weight loss achieved. BMI = 43. 21 April 2012 - 35% of me gone forever. BMI = 39.9 - no longer morbidly obese. Just obese! Total post-op weight loss = 3st 0lbs (42lbs) Current overall weight loss = 9st 4lbs (130lbs)

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northernwoody Regular Member northernwoody's Profile Albums northernwoody's Photo Gallery Join Date: 25th November, 2011 Posts: 31 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Rep Power: 0 Consultant: Mr Woodcock Funding: NHS Surgery Type: Gastric Sleeve Gender: Female Start Date: 6/9/11 Start Weight: 224lb Current Weight: 213lb Goal Weight: 140lb Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 11lb Weight to Lose: 73lb % Lost: 4.91%	I don't know what to say, brought tears to my eyes x x After having a few years break we are just about to start fostering babies again. best of luck x x Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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BEXS99 Loves this site x BEXS99's Profile Albums BEXS99's Photo Gallery Join Date: 13th July, 2009 Location: Denbigh, North Wales Posts: 1,158 Thanks: 39 Thanked 127 Times in 126 Posts Rep Power: 49 Consultant: Dr B Ammori Funding: NHS Surgery Type: Gastric Sleeve Surgery Date: 17th October 2011 Gender: Female Start Date: 01/01/2001 Start Weight: 280lb Current Weight: 280lb Goal Weight: 126lb Goal Date: asap Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 0lb Weight to Lose: 154lb % Lost: 0%	So lovely Lou, have a tear in my eye, this will be the best thing ever for you hun, and do hope to meet you soon, love and hugs xxxx Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter loubyl00 likes this. __________________ [/SIGPIC]Bexs xxxxx February 2011 Doctor Appointment April 2011 Funding approved 8th July 2011 On the list 15th Aug 2011 - Pre op done 17th October 2011 - Sleeve operation Starting Weight - 19stone 11lb Pre op diet - 11lb lost APRIL 2012 - 14 STONE 7LB

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SARAH S Here comes the new me SARAH S's Profile Albums SARAH S's Photo Gallery Mahjongg 2 Champion! Cold Fusion Champion! Master Qwan`s Mahjongg Deluxe Champion! Quick Words Champion! Patience Delux Champion! Chain Reaction Champion! Hexxagon Champion! Bejeweled Champion! Tic Tac Toe Champion! Mental Blocks Champion! Ball Of Madness Champion! Asteroids Champion! Othello Champion! Jurassic Realm Champion! Americas Army Champion! Join Date: 12th June, 2011 Location: Cornwall Posts: 1,223 Thanks: 143 Thanked 134 Times in 131 Posts Rep Power: 64 Consultant: Mr Finlay Funding: Private Surgery Type: Bypass Surgery Date: 7th Sept 2011 Height: 5' 6" Gender: Female Start Date: Forever ago! Start Weight: 280lb Current Weight: 198lb Goal Weight: 175lb Goal Date: Whenever it happens, but soon hopefully. I want to get on with life! BMI Information: Start BMI: 45.2 Current BMI: 32 Goal BMI: 28.2 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 82lb Weight to Lose: 23lb % Lost: 29.29% %EWL: 65.2%	What a wonderful heartfelt letter you have sent out, although this is the first post I have ever read of yours I already understand why those that know you have responded with such support. You are obviously a very special and caring person with wonderful support from your husband and family. Good luck to you...it isn't the easy option and you will have struggles....but trust me it is so worth it!! I wish you all the best with your bypass and your future...it will be fantastic Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ Sarah Heaviest 20st 21/08 pre op diet 19st 2lb -12lb 29/08 wk1 pre op 18st12lb -4lb 05/09 wk2 pre op 18st 7lb -5lb 12/09 wk1 post op 17st 13lb -8lb 18/09 wk2 post op 17st 8lb - 5lb 26/09 wk3 post op 17st 6lb - 2lb 05/10 wk4 post op 17st 1lb - 5lb 12/10 wk5 post op 16st12lb -3lb 19/10 wk6 post op 16st 10lb-2lb 02/11 wk8 post op 16st 3lb-7lb 09/11 wk9 post op 16st 1lb-2lb 16/11 wk10post op 15st 11lb -4lbs 24/11 wk11 post op 15st 10lb -1lb 30/11 wk12 post op 15st 8lb -2lbs 7/12 3mths post op 15st 6lb -2lbs 14/12 14wks post op 15st 2lb -4lbs 23/12 15wks post op 15st 5lb +3lb 28/12 16wk post op 15st 3lb -2lb 04/01/12 4mts post op 15st 1lb -1lb 11/01 18wks post 14st 13lb -2lbs 18/01 19 wks post stayed the same 25/01 20wks post 14st 11lbs -2lbs 15/02 23wks post 14st 11lb still the same..must improve food intake 22/02 24weeks post 14st 8lbs -3lbs 16/03 27weeks post and off on cruise 14st 5lb - 3lbs - after 2wk cruise 14st 4lbs -1lb

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Sharonimo I've been sleeved! Sharonimo's Profile Albums Sharonimo's Photo Gallery Join Date: 23rd June, 2011 Location: London Posts: 1,120 Thanks: 134 Thanked 117 Times in 116 Posts Rep Power: 32 Consultant: Mr Pratik Sufi, Whittington Hospital Funding: NHS Surgery Type: Sleeve Surgery Date: 17.04.2012 Height: 5' 7" Gender: Female Start Date: - Start Weight: 330lb Current Weight: 273lb BMI Information: Start BMI: 51.7 Current BMI: 42.8 Goal BMI: Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 57lb % Lost: 17.27% %EWL: 33.3%	Fantastic letter, Lou. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ My condition at referral: Type 2 Diabetes, osteo-arthritis (knees and hips), High BP, asthma, chronic rhinitis, mild sleep apnoea, para-umbilical hernia .................................................. .................... [referred by GP: January 2011] Pre-op weight loss: 43 lbs (330 lbs --> 287 lbs) Weight from op date onwards: Op day ....... 17 Apr ....... 20 st 7 lbs ....... (287 lbs) ....... 130 Kgs Week 1 ....... 24 Apr ....... 20 st 0 lbs ....... -7 Week 2 ....... 1 May ....... 19 st 10 lbs....... -4 Week 3 ....... 8 May ....... 19 st 7 lbs ......... -3 Week 4 ....... 15 May ..... 19 st 4 lbs ......... -3

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Miss Tickle Really Likes to post Miss Tickle's Profile Albums Miss Tickle's Photo Gallery Join Date: 26th January, 2010 Location: England Posts: 1,566 Thanks: 74 Thanked 196 Times in 191 Posts Rep Power: 126 Funding: NHS Surgery Type: Open Gastric Bypass Surgery Date: 25th July 2011 Height: 5' 10" Gender: Female Start Date: which time??? Start Weight: 340lb Current Weight: 195lb Goal Weight: 154lb Goal Date: July 2012 BMI Information: Start BMI: 48.8 Current BMI: 28 Goal BMI: 22.1 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 145lb Weight to Lose: 41lb % Lost: 42.65% %EWL: 87.1%	I can't stop crying. Fantastic letter hun. good luck xx Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ Miss Tickle xx 10lbs lost B4 pre-op.Pre-op diet -15lbs Post Op Diet: GOALS: Christmas 11 17 stone lose 8 stone15.1.2012. Under 16st Done 5.2.12 BMI 30-DONE 31.3.2012 Easter Day 2012 Goal 14st11lb LOSE 10 ST & BE UNDER 200lbs done 5.5.2012 Surgiversary-NORMAL under12st 4lbs Post op Week: 1:- 6lbs 2:-10lbs 3:-3.5lbs 4:-5lbs 5:- 3.5lbs 6: - 4lbs 7: - 5lbs 8: -3lbs 9-3.5lbs 10-2.5lbs 11- 6lbs 12 -3lbs 13: -2lbs 14: -2lbs 15:-4lbs 16: -3lbs 17&18:-5lbs 19&20:-4lbs 21 -1lb 22 25.12.2011-4lbs: 23-2lbs 24-2lbs 25-4lbs 26-1lb 27-1lb 28-2lbs 29-1lb 30-1lb 31-5lbs 32-2lbs=9 ST GONE! 33,34(hols!)&35:-3lbs 36:-4lbs 37:Easter Day'12-2lbs=205lbs 38:STS 39:STS again! 40:-3lbs(phew!) 41: -7lbs 42: 43: 44: 45: 46: 47: 48: 49: 50: 51: 52:

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12th December, 2011	#14 (permalink)
Tray3004 Really Likes to post Tray3004's Profile Albums Tray3004's Photo Gallery Join Date: 1st July, 2011 Location: Cheshire uk ;) Posts: 1,987 Thanks: 0 Thanked 225 Times in 225 Posts Rep Power: 36 Consultant: Mr A Agwunobi Funding: NHS Surgery Type: sleeve Surgery Date: 13.3.12 Height: 5' 2" Gender: Female Start Date: All my adult life on/off lol Start Weight: 368lb Current Weight: 293lb Goal Weight: 150lb BMI Information: Start BMI: 67.3 Current BMI: 53.6 Goal BMI: 27.4 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 75lb Weight to Lose: 143lb % Lost: 20.38% %EWL: 32.3%	Lovely post u r a very special woman/ family to have fostered all them children and to have given them a loving safe home to live in till there adoptive family were found u truely deserve something bk for all u have given n this is ur reward a new start to a long slim healthy happy life hope ur date comes soon n u have a speedy pain free recovery Hun look forward to following ur successful journey xx Sent from my iPhone using WLSurgery Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ preop diet low cal 27/2/12 9lbs loss preop diet clear fluids 5/3/12 5lbs loss op day 13/3/12 20st13lbs1st wk 20st8lbs -5 x

12th December, 2011	#15 (permalink)
loubyl00 I want to shrink! loubyl00's Profile Albums loubyl00's Photo Gallery Join Date: 5th June, 2010 Location: Mossley, Lancs Posts: 780 Thanks: 138 Thanked 58 Times in 58 Posts Rep Power: 52 Consultant: Mr Bal Amoori Funding: NHS Surgery Type: RNY GASTRIC BYPASS Surgery Date: 6th Jan 2011 Whoop Whoop Height: 4' 10" Gender: Female Start Date: 22nd Nov 2011 Start Weight: 300lb Current Weight: 238lb Goal Weight: 112lb Goal Date: ASAP BMI Information: Start BMI: 62.7 Current BMI: 49.7 Goal BMI: 23.4 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 62lb Weight to Lose: 126lb % Lost: 20.67% %EWL: 34.3%	You are all so lovely. Thank you for your comments. I'm so glad to be part of this site. xxxx Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ Gastric By-Pass Jan 6th 2012 TOTAL WEIGHT LOSS *** Start weight 21st 6lb [COLOR=green][FONT=Verdana][B]Lost 64lb to date

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