Worried about the 350

[Guest guest]

Hi all

Ever since I went to clinic on 2/19, I saw a light at the end of the

tunnel. Well, I have eaten my way towards that light. I don't weigh

350 yet, but it is getting very close. I was right at 300 in

February and I know I have gained a considerable amount. I am afraid

to weigh myself, but I have outgrown- 24 and most 26's. How can I

stop this downward spiral. I am going to try to stablize myself at

my current weight. I have to go to the Dr.s so I will know how close

I am. Maybe that will shock me into staying below 350. Does any one

know if height plays into this decision. I am only 5'1 so 350 on me

would seem to me to be heavier than someone 5'9. Thanks as always for

allowing to express my feelings here.

My mom and sister drove down to NC from NJ to surprise me, because

they think I sounded stressed. The surprise to have to put up two

people in your house when you don't expect it was more stressful. My

family is close and they support me, but before I could leave for

work today, my Mom wanted to know if I would just try dieting one

more time. I was emphatic but kind with her and let her know that

she has had me on diets since 5th grade. They obviously don't work.

My mom has always been underweight. My sister is overweight, but not

morbidly obese. They are just worried. I am really starting to let

this whole ordeal become an obsession, this list is becoming an

obession. How long is the typical wait from research to surgery and

I being impatient? Thats all the steam I can generate today.

Thanks,

Denver, NC MGB hopeful since 2/19

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

Oh I understand the stresses of family, they mean well but they are

just not living in your shoes!

The process takes at least 2-6 weeks depending on the insurance and

what you plan to do with it your self. Now Dr. R has changed many

things so if you are in doubt I will try and I m sure others will

see if we can make things clear.

This surgery is a choice you have to make with the support of your

family. I too was very stressed out pre op time until I had my family

meet Dr. R . I struggled for what seemed forever...My first husnband

die of cancer he was 37 and I didnt want to electively leave my

children orphanes.............

I suggest sending your mom and sis to Dr R there is no charge for

them to sit in clinic...... since they are from NJ it wont be a great

deal of an expense.........Seeing Dr R changed everything for me.

This surgery has SET ME FREE!!! I m no longer obsesed with food, it

's not a priority anymore, yes I still " love food but thats my head

talking because it no longer gives me the satisfaction I once

CRAVED.

I'm 12 weeks post op and 2 weeks ago I weighed in and have lost 61

lbs....I m 42 yrs old and I only wish I knew of this surgery when I

was younger. I ve yo yo 'd ALL my life succesfully on every new fad

diet but NEVER kept it off.........But Now Dr. r has given me the

opportuniy to NEVER be fat again! WOW I m still in awe!!!

This surgery is a miracle and I m forever greatful for Dr. R///

You do what needs to do I suggest you read and re read the

manuel many times and write down questions for Doc and other MGB'ers.

Email me personally.........if any other questions.HANG TOUGH!!! IT

WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE FOREVER!!!!

Regards!

Lori

5-31-00

61 lbs

In MiniGastricBypass (AT) egroups (DOT) com, srozycki@s... wrote:

> Hi all

>

> Ever since I went to clinic on 2/19, I saw a light at the end of

the

> tunnel. Well, I have eaten my way towards that light. I don't

weigh

> 350 yet, but it is getting very close. I was right at 300 in

> February and I know I have gained a considerable amount. I am

afraid

> to weigh myself, but I have outgrown- 24 and most 26's. How can I

> stop this downward spiral. I am going to try to stablize myself at

> my current weight. I have to go to the Dr.s so I will know how

close

> I am. Maybe that will shock me into staying below 350. Does any

one

> know if height plays into this decision. I am only 5'1 so 350 on

me

> would seem to me to be heavier than someone 5'9. Thanks as always

for

> allowing to express my feelings here.

>

> My mom and sister drove down to NC from NJ to surprise me, because

> they think I sounded stressed. The surprise to have to put up two

> people in your house when you don't expect it was more stressful.

My

> family is close and they support me, but before I could leave for

> work today, my Mom wanted to know if I would just try dieting one

> more time. I was emphatic but kind with her and let her know that

> she has had me on diets since 5th grade. They obviously don't

work.

> My mom has always been underweight. My sister is overweight, but

not

> morbidly obese. They are just worried. I am really starting to let

> this whole ordeal become an obsession, this list is becoming an

> obession. How long is the typical wait from research to surgery

and

> I being impatient? Thats all the steam I can generate today.

> Thanks,

> Denver, NC MGB hopeful since 2/19