My Story

[Guest guest]

Hi All

I finally have decided to post my story. I have been

overweight since I was young (cant say little, cause I

never was , and have had some very mortifying

experiences along the way. ie; the 1st weight loss

consult at 11yrs where they told my mom that it would

cost $300 to make me " normal " . My mom just put me on

yet another diet instead. The diets continued until

about 7 years ago when I said thats enough. I weighed

over 300 then and have stayed about the same since.

I can understand why some do get the RnY. (they just

didnt know) I have looked at wls since the 1970s over

and over again. I have researched and researched. I

have had several friends who had the different

surgeries and have had success, some for a while, some

gained, some lost other body organs, some had their

liver fail, -you get the picture. But they all have

something in common- they, like us, have got to the

point where enough is enough!

I never opted for the surgeries as I had not found one

I could " live " with. But I kept praying for an

answer, a way out of this obesity. Then I saw the

Carnie story on tv... and got the people

magazine and thought seriously about surgery again.

Last June two of my friends called and said they had

the surgery, I got to see one in august and didn't

recognize her Then one of my best friends had the

RnY done in July- she didn't tell anyone beforehand

(and now I know why- people can be so mean). And 2

acquaintances had the Fobi pouch done with great

results (so far). I got to the point that if that was

the way I had to live to get to a normal weight- then

that is what I would do. I do agree that I have been

punished enough throughout my life, so more punishment

for my inability to loose weight was acceptable and

almost normally ok. Then 2 angels intervened and

asked if I would meet their daughter Amy (you know her

as ~amy~) and she told me about this miracle called

the d/s. I have been on the internet day and nite on 3

different sites lurking and learning all I could about

this miracle. As Alyssa would say - obscessing

I thank God every day that " I " found out about the D/S

before I had the RnY. I have had my consult, Met so

many wonder friends at the support meetings and Drs

office and especially the internet sites. Now my

surgery date is Dec 18th. I am finally going to be

normal for once in my life... barring anything my

psych evaluation next Tues finds out.

I told my co-workers and boss about it and all were

very happy and supportive about it until I told them

about the time off I would have to take. Now it is

upsetting the boat to have an " elective " surgery. But

at this point I don't care if the boat sinks!

The surgery is NOT elective- as if I would cut open my

body and rearrange my insides for " shits and giggles " -

no pun intended- It is going to save my life and

give me more time with the love of my life and my

grandchildren (someday ). I would love to shout

this from the rooftops and tell everyone - but cant

deal with all the -you coulds, you shoulds, and the I

cant believe you are doing this to yourselfs. (Some

people are going to be uncomfortable with me having a

different body.) Even my primary care Dr. (who

suggested wls 2years ago) said that he would give me

the letter I need since it is obvious that I am to

weak of mind to loose it my self. I guess I will be

doing the shouting afterwards, because I have a

mission to let everyone know how wonderful this

surgery is.

Carole, Alyssa, I too WILL be in Delano having surgery

with Dr. Keshishian. Mine is Dec 18th. You will

recognize me as the wild woman terrorizing the halls,

singing, sip,sip,sip, walk,walk,walk, ,:),.

The onto the Shiloh, doing the same chant. I hear

chanting works

I am so blessed to have friends, Amy, Tracey, and

Misty who have been here, Nick who is a wealth of

info, and couldn't be without Steve's and Fords humor

and experiences. And Dan, Rich, AJ (you sneaky thing)

Rita, , keep giving us newbies and soon to be's

your amazing stats- We live for these- huh Alyssa?-

it keeps us hopeful and encouraged.

Sharon in Onyx

pre-op Dec 18th

Dr. Keshishian

335lbs pre-op

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[Guest guest]

> Look at you 35#s in 6 weeks- you go girl!

> Blessings,

> Sharon in Onyx

> pre-op dr k

> dec 18th

> 335lbs- yech!!

I have already lost more than I did on phentermine for 6 months, five

years ago!! THis is easy and fast. The surgery part was no picnic--

but I needed a monthlong vacation!!!

Pammi

[Guest guest]

Sharon,

Congratulations on your surgery date!! I'm glad you found out about the DS

before you had surgery Dr Keshishian and his staff are great and so are the

nurses at the hospital. The Shilo will also be good since you'll probably have

some fellow post-op's with which to roam the hallways!

Anita

Dr Keshishian 11/08/01

Weight on Surgery Day: 320 lbs

Weight on 11/26/01: 298 lbs

> Hi All

> I finally have decided to post my story. I have been

> overweight since I was young (cant say little, cause I

> never was , and have had some very mortifying

> experiences along the way. ie; the 1st weight loss

> consult at 11yrs where they told my mom that it would

> cost $300 to make me " normal " . My mom just put me on

> yet another diet instead. The diets continued until

> about 7 years ago when I said thats enough. I weighed

> over 300 then and have stayed about the same since.

> I can understand why some do get the RnY. (they just

> didnt know) I have looked at wls since the 1970s over

> and over again. I have researched and researched. I

> have had several friends who had the different

> surgeries and have had success, some for a while, some

> gained, some lost other body organs, some had their

> liver fail, -you get the picture. But they all have

> something in common- they, like us, have got to the

> point where enough is enough!

> I never opted for the surgeries as I had not found one

> I could " live " with. But I kept praying for an

> answer, a way out of this obesity. Then I saw the

> Carnie story on tv... and got the people

> magazine and thought seriously about surgery again.

> Last June two of my friends called and said they had

> the surgery, I got to see one in august and didn't

> recognize her Then one of my best friends had the

> RnY done in July- she didn't tell anyone beforehand

> (and now I know why- people can be so mean). And 2

> acquaintances had the Fobi pouch done with great

> results (so far). I got to the point that if that was

> the way I had to live to get to a normal weight- then

> that is what I would do. I do agree that I have been

> punished enough throughout my life, so more punishment

> for my inability to loose weight was acceptable and

> almost normally ok. Then 2 angels intervened and

> asked if I would meet their daughter Amy (you know her

> as ~amy~) and she told me about this miracle called

> the d/s. I have been on the internet day and nite on 3

> different sites lurking and learning all I could about

> this miracle. As Alyssa would say - obscessing

> I thank God every day that " I " found out about the D/S

> before I had the RnY. I have had my consult, Met so

> many wonder friends at the support meetings and Drs

> office and especially the internet sites. Now my

> surgery date is Dec 18th. I am finally going to be

> normal for once in my life... barring anything my

> psych evaluation next Tues finds out.

> I told my co-workers and boss about it and all were

> very happy and supportive about it until I told them

> about the time off I would have to take. Now it is

> upsetting the boat to have an " elective " surgery. But

> at this point I don't care if the boat sinks!

> The surgery is NOT elective- as if I would cut open my

> body and rearrange my insides for " shits and giggles " -

> no pun intended- It is going to save my life and

> give me more time with the love of my life and my

> grandchildren (someday ). I would love to shout

> this from the rooftops and tell everyone - but cant

> deal with all the -you coulds, you shoulds, and the I

> cant believe you are doing this to yourselfs. (Some

> people are going to be uncomfortable with me having a

> different body.) Even my primary care Dr. (who

> suggested wls 2years ago) said that he would give me

> the letter I need since it is obvious that I am to

> weak of mind to loose it my self. I guess I will be

> doing the shouting afterwards, because I have a

> mission to let everyone know how wonderful this

> surgery is.

> Carole, Alyssa, I too WILL be in Delano having surgery

> with Dr. Keshishian. Mine is Dec 18th. You will

> recognize me as the wild woman terrorizing the halls,

> singing, sip,sip,sip, walk,walk,walk, ,:),.

> The onto the Shiloh, doing the same chant. I hear

> chanting works

> I am so blessed to have friends, Amy, Tracey, and

> Misty who have been here, Nick who is a wealth of

> info, and couldn't be without Steve's and Fords humor

> and experiences. And Dan, Rich, AJ (you sneaky thing)

> Rita, , keep giving us newbies and soon to be's

> your amazing stats- We live for these- huh Alyssa?-

> it keeps us hopeful and encouraged.

>

> Sharon in Onyx

> pre-op Dec 18th

> Dr. Keshishian

> 335lbs pre-op

>

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