Guest guest Posted December 18, 2000 Report Share Posted December 18, 2000 Hiya all, I've been lurking in the mailing list for a few days, reading/listening/watching you all. So now, I think it's time to come out and make my introduction. My name is , I'm from western Kentucky (Go Wildcats!). I'm 34 years old, single, and have been overweight for as long as I can remember. I'm sitting here dumbfounded, as I just got off the scales because I wanted to tell you all exactly how much I weight. I hadn't weighed for a very long time... you know how it is when you pretend if you don't know for sure, then maybe it's really not true? Well, I was about 15 lb heavier than I realized, weighing in at 329 lb, height 5'10 " . I'm sure this is my heaviest point. Which brings me to the fact that I don't ever intend to be this heavy again. I've been researching WLS for a while now, as a friend of mine had RNY last spring and has had excellent results. I was reluctant to have the open procedure, and was very excited to find Dr. R's site with information about the modified laparoscopic procedure. I've written a letter to my family physician, attaching pertinent documents from the website, so I can find out if I will have his support. I already have the overwhelming support of my parents, although my dad is cautious and worried that I'll have a negative long-term result. I got him online today to read some of the website and the success stories, and he feels much better now. I have United Healthcare insurance, and I understand from my reading that they've paid for this surgery before. So, I am hopeful I won't run into problems there. I just wanted to say hi, make my presence known, and invite any of you who are interested in being a Patient Contact for me to email me at: midwife@... with the word CONTACT in the header. I'd love to exchange private emails, or speak to you on the telephone (on my dime, of course). I'm so glad you are all here, it makes me feel much less alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 18, 2000 Report Share Posted December 18, 2000 In a message dated 12/18/00 10:24:15 PM Pacific Standard Time, midwife@... writes: > > Hiya all, > > I've been lurking in the mailing list for a few days, > reading/listening/watching you all. So now, I think it's time to come out > and make my introduction. > > ***************************************** Welcome. You have come to the right place. You sound intelligent and well informed. The best thing you can do is research and read read read. Continue to monitor this list, then make your decision. I leave for Durham later today (it is currently 230am here), My surgery is Friday. I will post my story when I return on the 28th, unless I can find a computor elsewhere. Best of luck in your decision, whatever it may be. Joni " Sleepless in Seattle " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 19, 2000 Report Share Posted December 19, 2000 Hi , Welcome to the group. I am relatively new to the group as well, only having been here for a couple of weeks. I can't answer many of your questions, but there are many people here that can! This is one the best groups you could have found. They are sometimes brutally honest, but there to support you all the way! ) Again, welcome! Sherry in Raleigh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 19, 2000 Report Share Posted December 19, 2000 Welcome , You've found a great place with great people. You're the same height as me and I topped out at 324...(might have been more but I quit weighing then) and on the day of my surgery I was 304. I was 212 about three weeks ago and I had surgery on May 31. Life is good. Flo in land Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 19, 2000 Report Share Posted December 19, 2000 Hey , Welcome! I am also working on my packet. This is a great family! Everyone here has helped me so much. Good luck and if I can help in anyway, please let me know. Dedee My introduction > Hiya all, > > I've been lurking in the mailing list for a few days, reading/listening/watching you all. So now, I think it's time to come out and make my introduction. > > My name is , I'm from western Kentucky (Go Wildcats!). I'm 34 years old, single, and have been overweight for as long as I can remember. I'm sitting here dumbfounded, as I just got off the scales because I wanted to tell you all exactly how much I weight. I hadn't weighed for a very long time... you know how it is when you pretend if you don't know for sure, then maybe it's really not true? Well, I was about 15 lb heavier than I realized, weighing in at 329 lb, height 5'10 " . I'm sure this is my heaviest point. > > Which brings me to the fact that I don't ever intend to be this heavy again. > > I've been researching WLS for a while now, as a friend of mine had RNY last spring and has had excellent results. I was reluctant to have the open procedure, and was very excited to find Dr. R's site with information about the modified laparoscopic procedure. > > I've written a letter to my family physician, attaching pertinent documents from the website, so I can find out if I will have his support. I already have the overwhelming support of my parents, although my dad is cautious and worried that I'll have a negative long-term result. I got him online today to read some of the website and the success stories, and he feels much better now. > > I have United Healthcare insurance, and I understand from my reading that they've paid for this surgery before. So, I am hopeful I won't run into problems there. > > I just wanted to say hi, make my presence known, and invite any of you who are interested in being a Patient Contact for me to email me at: midwife@... with the word CONTACT in the header. I'd love to exchange private emails, or speak to you on the telephone (on my dime, of course). I'm so glad you are all here, it makes me feel much less alone. > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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