Let's get some action going in here! This is a discussion on Let's get some action going in here! within the 200 Lbs+ forums.
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01-22-2008, 09:40 PM
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#1 | | Conversation Starter
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 438
State: Kentucky | Let's get some action going in here!
Ok guys and gals, if we are going to be on this looooong journey together, we need to really get to know one another!
Why don't we each start a thread so we can get some fun/getting to know you action going in here! I'll start....
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01-23-2008, 04:02 PM
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#2 | | Future success story
Join Date: Nov 2007 Age: 36
Posts: 43
City: Olathe State: KS | Sounds good to me. Here is some info on me.
I live in Olathe, KS - a Suburb of Kansas City.
I have been married for almost 5 years.
I am a manager at Sprint, and work from home (I love it!)
For fun, I play video games, read and love to Travel. (Which will be much easier in the future.)
I am 1/2 way done with my MBA. I graduate a year from now.
Maybe that will get things started. :)
John
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John P From KC
Stage: Pending Insurance Approval
Highest Weight: 465
Current Weight: 438 (Down 17)
Pre-Surgery Next Target: 400
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02-06-2008, 12:03 AM
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#3 | | Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2008 Age: 44
Posts: 30
City: Seattle State: WA | more action
hi gibson! hi john!
i live in burien, which is a suburb of seattle.
i'm a social worker, and have two masters degrees. if school weren't so darned expensive, i'd finish my doctorate.
i work in community mental health, and supervise a group of interns, the intake department, and a couple of staff therapists. i also coordinate the mental health contract with the county.
in my free time, i hang out at home, play on the computer, listen to music, spend time with my family, read, play with my cats, do crafts, cook, and am starting to get some exercise. i'm really looking forward to having more energy!
ok, who's next?
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02-24-2008, 06:41 PM
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#4 | | Just another new begining
Join Date: Mar 2007 Age: 36
Posts: 689
City: Springfield State: Missouri | HI All,
I am the mother of a 2 year old... Mazie. She keeps me busy.
I started out needing to lose 200# and am over 1/2 way there.
My mother has had tons of health issues this past year, and I am currently separated from my spouse.
Life is hard- I'm getting used to it... BUT it is easier 100 pounds lighter.
__________________ maziemommy ....... AKA = Kimberly May we all make sensible choices daily! self-pay patient 4-2-07..367# 1= fill 5-17-07....1.0cc/335# 2= fill 5-31-07...1.6cc/332# 3= fill 6-21-07....2.2cc/330# 4= fill 8-22-07....2.6cc/310#
5= fill 12-6-07....2.7cc/279#
6= fill 1-10-08...2.7??/274#
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02-25-2008, 06:27 AM
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#5 | | gilliebean
Join Date: Sep 2007 Age: 27
Posts: 114
| hi kim,
Can i ask were you and hubby separeted cause of you having the surgery? I know they say thats could be a problem but i don't know how real those stats are. Just curious
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02-25-2008, 07:36 AM
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#6 | | finished a 15K/Moderator
Join Date: Oct 2006 Age: 37
Posts: 4,411
| gooood morning ladies!
i, like maziemommy, started out with over 200 to lose and i am now down to needing to lose about 80ish. it's a bit different for us that have soooo much to lose. here i've lost about 150 pounds and am at a weight where people START their banding journey.
just take it a bit at a time...
little about me:
from St. Louis, but transplanted myself to Dallas area
married for 10 years (today is anniversary!!) to my very DH
4 year old daughter
going in for plastic surgery on Friday (!!!!)
free time (what's that?) i like to read and spend time with my family (and i love to travel) | |
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02-25-2008, 08:42 AM
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#7 | | Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2008 Age: 44
Posts: 27
| Great Idea! My name is Ginny - I live in Brooklyn - I am getting banded on March 20th at Methodist hospital by Dr. Gorecki. I have a 10 month old little boy and Yes, of course I am doing this Lap Band for me and my health but after all is said and done the main reason I am doing this is to be a productive mom who is around for a very long time for my son.... It took me a very long time to bring this most perfect little soul into the world - I am 44 - I had 2 failed IVF's and on the third try God bless me with TJ - I am very determined to get 200 pounds off my body. I am hoping for a great support system with all of you.... | |
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02-25-2008, 08:50 AM
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#8 | | Just another new begining
Join Date: Mar 2007 Age: 36
Posts: 689
City: Springfield State: Missouri | easy answer No
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Originally Posted by gilliebean  hi kim,
Can i ask were you and hubby separeted cause of you having the surgery? I know they say thats could be a problem but i don't know how real those stats are. Just curious | He has substance abuse issues, it has been a problem for a long time, but our DD is 2 now, and he is not doing any better. Always the lying and never the hard work. I did think me being healthier, and more attractive may help.... but it hasn't, and that is NOT why I had surgery either.
I am better able to keep up with DD with 100 pounds less to haul around! lol
__________________ maziemommy ....... AKA = Kimberly May we all make sensible choices daily! self-pay patient 4-2-07..367# 1= fill 5-17-07....1.0cc/335# 2= fill 5-31-07...1.6cc/332# 3= fill 6-21-07....2.2cc/330# 4= fill 8-22-07....2.6cc/310#
5= fill 12-6-07....2.7cc/279#
6= fill 1-10-08...2.7??/274#
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02-25-2008, 03:35 PM
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#9 | | Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2007 Age: 47
Posts: 781
City: New York State: NY | Hey all. I'm not sure if I have the "right" to post in here yet - I don't get banded until 3/6/08, but here I am. And I think I belong here.
I'm in my late 40's, live in NYC, work in the medical business. I've always been big - tall, as well - but I had a rough time after 9/11, and my bad behaviors all came out. I've gained about 200 lbs since then, and I believe that the Lap Band is my best shot at escaping from my bad behaviors.
I'm in the first week of my two week pre-op all-liquid diet, and am disliking it immensely. But I recognize the importance of shrinking my liver, and also suspect it's a useful technique for interrupting my bad behavior pattern.
I am unmarried, with a doting girlfriend for the last 10 + years.
I'm a bit scared of surgery, but I know that, since I don't seem to be changing my eating habits, it's either a lap band or a wooden box...
Nice to meet you all!
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02-25-2008, 05:35 PM
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#10 | | finished a 15K/Moderator
Join Date: Oct 2006 Age: 37
Posts: 4,411
| fenton
absolutely welcome here!
sorry to hear 9/11 affected you so much.
best of luck on your banding. | |
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02-25-2008, 05:44 PM
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#11 | | Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2008 Age: 44
Posts: 27
| Welcome! I get my surgery in March also - March 20th..... | |
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02-25-2008, 06:44 PM
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#12 | | Bicycling 'Band'-Aid Babe
Join Date: Jan 2008 Age: 37
Posts: 729
State: OH | Hi everybody!
I'm Carol from Ohio! (This feels like a beauty pageant intro! lol)
I am not banded yet either...date is set for April10th--YAY for me!!
I love to ride bicycles, scrapbook, photography and lots of other stuff. My health is the reason I am here. I just can't do it alone. I've tried and tried and cried and cried. I'm done crying, but I'm not done trying! I have 3 teenagers, 1 DH, 3 cats and 1 dog. I work full time as an RN. Busy, busy, busy!
Nice to meet all of you!
__________________ ~Turler If you always do what you always did, you'll always get what you always got! Band Date: April 10, 2008
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02-29-2008, 09:00 PM
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#13 | | Conversation Starter
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 438
State: Kentucky | Hey guys, I'm Gibson! I'm a teacher and I was just banded on 2/25. I've got 165 pounds to lose to GET to 165 pounds. I would feel anorexic if I weighed 165 so that's my goal, whether it's considered a "healthy" weight or not. I know I'll feel good and look good then!
It's nice to "meet" you all! =)
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02-29-2008, 10:32 PM
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#14 | | Bicycling 'Band'-Aid Babe
Join Date: Jan 2008 Age: 37
Posts: 729
State: OH | I think I killed this thread. Sorry.
Congratulations on your surgery! How do you feel? Painful? Hungry? Good? .....do tell! :)
__________________ ~Turler If you always do what you always did, you'll always get what you always got! Band Date: April 10, 2008
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03-01-2008, 11:31 AM
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#15 | | Demonstrating Diligence!
Join Date: Jul 2007 Age: 26
Posts: 103
City: Auburndale State: Florida | Oh hey there, my name is Bridget!
I am not banded, and still researching self-pay options because BCBSFL basically laughs at the thought of covering anything like this!
I'm a Juvenile Probation Officer with an awesome husband, 2 dogs, and 3 cats! I volunteer for the Basset Hound Rescue by fostering dogs that would be euthanized withou us, and I love to write. If I can quit being lazy long enough to finish a book I might just get famous! :)
My main reason for wanting to lose weight is that I want to feel better about myself! I want to feel attractive! I also have been trying to get pregnant for the past 1-2 years... and my doctor told me my weight can be greatly affecting my attempts to be a mom. I want to lose weight so that I can (hopefully, eventually!) have a child, and be an amazing ACTIVE mother!
I am aiming to lose 185 pounds total so that I can be 150 again!!
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335/*303*/150
SHORT TERM GOAL: 295 by 3/31/08
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