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69 Years and Overweight for 60 - Carrollton, TX

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I weighed 10 pounds at birth, slimmed up as a...

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GranetOctober 5, 2014
WORTH IT$500
I weighed 10 pounds at birth, slimmed up as a small child and then started being overweight at the age of 9. So for most of the past 60 years, I have carried around too much weight. When I was younger, I thought I was in the "Fat but Fit" category. In the past few years, my weight has affected my ability to go and do all I did in the past. I do take meds for high blood pressure and high cholesterol but am still in relatively good health. My BMI is 44.7 and my weight at the first surgeon visit was 252. I have passed the medical tests and been approved by my insurance. I start my two week liquid diet on October 8 and have surgery on October 22. I am looking forward to having less of me to haul around!

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Cyn775
November 6, 2014
I hope that your surgery went well. I bet by now you are feeling my better. Congrats.
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Granet
November 6, 2014
I am feeling very well. Ready for something to eat! Haven't had anything but liquids since October 8. Looking forward to a scrambled egg next week! I don't know if it is the time change, the rain or jet lag from the surgery, but I have slept 12 hours the last two nights. When it is pitch black at 8:30, I am ready for bed and I have had nothing I had to get up for the last two days. Today I have been going through my jammed closet and getting things out to donate. I still cannot let go of some things even though I know they are too big and will get bigger. Maybe I am a secret hoarder!
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glenda ann
March 5, 2015
Thank 's for sharing your story
Tiredofsitting
April 11, 2015
It's like you just told my life story...I woke up and decided that I need to do this so that I can LIVE....not just watch life pass me by....hope you are doing well since your surgery
motlomelo
October 2, 2015
U look beautiful that is a excellent choice. I believe if one is able to do something why not?
mirandarobinson
October 18, 2015
This is a huge journey and it will be a struggle at times. But it will be worth it. Take all the advice that you are given and stick to what you are told to do but it is a slow process.....miranda
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GranetOctober 6, 2014
I don't like to have pictures made of me. The exception is with family.

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15 days pre

Picked up Opti-Fast - Start Wednesday

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GranetOctober 6, 2014
Picked up Opti-Fast and RXs today. Start liquids on Wednesday. First visit to doctor was August 21 and weight was 252. Today I weighed 242. So lost 10 lbs in 6 weeks with plain diet. It's a start!

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K_at_RealSelf
October 7, 2014
Welcome and thanks so much for sharing your experience with us!

Congrats on your pre-op weight loss, it's definitely a start. Is your pre-op diet all liquid, or are you being allowed some solid food?

Good luck with your surgery, I hope it goes well and you have a smooth recovery! Please do be sure to keep us updated with your progress.
motlomelo
October 2, 2015
Yes hang In there. Have a friend who did the surgery .it's the best decision ever. She looks fabulous in she is based in south Africa. All the best.
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