Hi all!

[Guest guest]

Hi,

I'd like to introduce myself. I am a 42yr old mother of 2 an 8yr old

son and a 20yr old Daughter (ya, I know, lol). I have been obese all

of my life. I suffered the taunts as a child in elementary school,

class clown in high school, just to fit in. Then after I started

having children I became Morbidly Obese. Hovering between 295 and

310 pds. After doing alot of research on WLS, I contacted a surgeon

in St. , MN (where I'm from) and had an initial consultation at

the end of July, 03. He informed me of what I would need to do in

order to have the surgery. I had the blessing of my PCP, and my

Pulminologist (Sleep Apnea), and finally, the Psychologist. I got a

phone call 2 weeks ago, I have a date for Feb 3, 04 @ 11:30am. My

insurance is Medica Choice, and they gave me no problem at all. I

could of had it done in Dec, but financially I'm not ready. One of

the first hurdles I had to overcome was smoking. Up until Sept. 03 I

was a 3 pack a day smoker. By the 15th of Sept, I was down to 2

packs, and as of November 1st I am now smoke free and 10 pds lighter!

Thankfully I didn't turn to food as a substitute. I can't believe

the energy I have now. I am hoping to lose more weight before my

surgery. I too, am off and on whether to have the surgery or try the

old fashioned way, which I have done numerous times, and I'm still

morbidly obese! Anyway, I guess that's enough for now.. lol.. my

prayers are with those who will have their surgery soon!. I also have

uploaded a Pre-Op list for anyone who is not sure what they need to

have/do before surgery. I found it helpful, I hope you do to!

Pat

[Guest guest]

pat i wish you the best. i sure can relate with alot you said and congrates

on stopping the smoking thing.. .. way to go .. starlet

>

>Reply-To: Gastric_Bypass_Family

>To: Gastric_Bypass_Family

>Subject: Hi all!

>Date: Mon, 17 Nov 2003 00:12:53 -0000

>

>Hi,

>

>I'd like to introduce myself. I am a 42yr old mother of 2 an 8yr old

>son and a 20yr old Daughter (ya, I know, lol). I have been obese all

>of my life. I suffered the taunts as a child in elementary school,

>class clown in high school, just to fit in. Then after I started

>having children I became Morbidly Obese. Hovering between 295 and

>310 pds. After doing alot of research on WLS, I contacted a surgeon

>in St. , MN (where I'm from) and had an initial consultation at

>the end of July, 03. He informed me of what I would need to do in

>order to have the surgery. I had the blessing of my PCP, and my

>Pulminologist (Sleep Apnea), and finally, the Psychologist. I got a

>phone call 2 weeks ago, I have a date for Feb 3, 04 @ 11:30am. My

>insurance is Medica Choice, and they gave me no problem at all. I

>could of had it done in Dec, but financially I'm not ready. One of

>the first hurdles I had to overcome was smoking. Up until Sept. 03 I

>was a 3 pack a day smoker. By the 15th of Sept, I was down to 2

>packs, and as of November 1st I am now smoke free and 10 pds lighter!

>Thankfully I didn't turn to food as a substitute. I can't believe

>the energy I have now. I am hoping to lose more weight before my

>surgery. I too, am off and on whether to have the surgery or try the

>old fashioned way, which I have done numerous times, and I'm still

>morbidly obese! Anyway, I guess that's enough for now.. lol.. my

>prayers are with those who will have their surgery soon!. I also have

>uploaded a Pre-Op list for anyone who is not sure what they need to

>have/do before surgery. I found it helpful, I hope you do to!

>

>Pat

>

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