Obesity Surgery WP Blog

Hi. My name is Janet and I am looking very seriously into wls.
I want to get it done at either White Plains hospital or New York
Presbyterian. I’ve already begun making calls. How long will this
process take me? It seems like forever. And even after that, it takes
a year or so to lose all my weight. I guess time will tell. I am 243
pounds and only 5′1. I am also fourteen but I have evidence that my
growth has stopped. Does anyone know any good surgeons in the New
York area that will do the surgery for a 14-year-old and that takes
the 1199 insurance union? My mother approves and is seeing me through
every step of the way. We are all in this struggle together.
Thankyou.

I have been looking for a high-potency, sugar-free, low carb CHEWABLE IRON. So
far I have only found a low-potency, sugary brand at Trader Joes.
Does anyone have any recommendations?
Thanks, Suzan

Donna, I am 6 weeks post-op. I can tolderate lowfat cheese….but…I can’t
tolerate milk or cottage cheese. Prior to surgery I loved cottage cheese, now I
can’t even tolerate the taste in my mouth.
Heather

Lanaya, Why did you marry Jason? Ask yourself did I marry him because I loved
him or did I marry him out of desperation, not wanting to be alone. Jason has
loved you no matter your weight. At least give it time and give him a chance.
Try voicing yourself a little. Tell him that you feel like you are his Mom
instead of his wife. See if you can open some communication between the two
of you. Sometimes when people loose weight and feel good about themselves
they sort of revert back to the needing to sew their wild oats stage again.
(I have seen it with two of my friends) They started acting like 20 years
younger and wanted to run around (sex) like crazy. But in the end they were
sorry and felt embarrassed of their behavior. I guess I am saying, like many
others….. Don’t make any rash decisions. Take your time to evaluate the
situation and by all means talk to your husband and take time out from
hanging around with the other guy. It sounds as if your thought are clouded
right now and being around him will only make it worse.
Pat ——

Hi everyone,
One year ago this morning, weighing in at 325 lbs, I was wheeled into
surgery at 7:30 AM. By noon, I was in my room - and by 4:00 PM I
began my “exercise program.” HE HE HE
Life has been a whirlwind since then. I had an un-eventful recovery,
free of any complications. I have remained focused on my WLS goals -
at about the 90% level. It has been and continues to be enlightening.
I have lost 150 lbs this year - which I feel is great. There are
those who have lost more and those who have lost less - of course. We
probably should not compare - but it is difficult not to when we want
to gauge our progress.
I eat what I want - but my “wants” have changed over this year. I
choose high protein, healthful foods for 90% of what I eat. (Yeah, I
do indulge in a bite or two of “forbidden foods” once in a while.) I
eat small quantities - but watch my protein intake “like a hawk.”
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Hi Everyone,
This is the first message I’ve sent but I’ve been reading your
messages for months. I’ve finally made it past all the hoops and
hurdles and have an actual surgery date MAY 13!!!!!! I am in total
shock and beginning to get really anxious and have so many questions
now.
I have done tons of research and talked to many people and met with a
couple different surgeons and felt totally prepared. Now I am so
frightened, I’m wondering if I’m doing the right thing and why at 27
years old do I need to take such a drastic step. I’m worried about
my husband and my daughter and will I make it through this and be a
better mother and wife for them or will something horrible happen.
This is a normal range or emotions right?
Then I have more practical questions, like realistically how much
time did everyone take off work. The surgeon plans on doing the
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Well everyone has there own opinion.
I plan to use the card for buffet.
I only go out to eat very occasionally with my hubby who loves the buffet so I
also eat off that seeing you are not allowed to share off his plate if he orders
buffet so I will either get buffet and get something I want off it or order a
side and not worry about a discount on a buffet meal.
MANY people USE these cards.
Ami M.

Oh my!! ;o0
9 more days I am sosoossososo terrified……………….

In a message dated 4/1/02 4:14:46 AM, my4bears@… writes:
<< Dear Lanaya,
Your letter hit a cord with me and I felt that I had to write to you. You
didn’t say how far out you are, if you have reached goal but I will tell
you from my own thoughts, experiences……DON’T make any permanent, life
altering decisions right now.
Cyndi,
Yes! Yes! Yes! I second every statement you made!!!!!!! Lanaya, I wanted to
respond to you, but knew I come off as tooo judgmental. Listen to Cyndi!
Especially if there are children involved. Please don’t do anything rash and
work on the relationship you have. The grass isn’t greener and it sounds
like you have a great guy already. Frame that post from Cyndi and read it
every day.
Vicki
open RNY 6/28/01

Hi everyone,
I remember thinking before surgery that my marriage would never be
affected by my surgery. My mom sometimes wishes that I would’ve
never had it because I am thinking about divorce. My husband is such
a great guy. We never fight but I feel like his mother. I feel that
I am very bossy with him and he never tells me how he feels about
anything. I have been going through this for a very long time,
wondering why I married when I just turned 19. I love my husband as
a person but I am not in love with him. We don’t have an intimate
relationship because I don’t feel anything for him. I am so
depressed right now. I have dropped the weight and my whole outlook
on life is different. I will be 22 in June and for some reason, I
feel like I want to do more with my life. I honestly don’t see Jason
and I together for the rest of the year. There is someone else that
I have been spending a lot of time with, just as friends, but I am
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