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05-29-07, 01:02 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
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Hello
I'm 32 years old, originally from Marshalltown, Iowa. Due of not able to find work I end up having to move to Des Moines away from family.
I had the Gastric Bypass 4 years ago. My starting weight was 350, and I'm now at 200.
I haven't been on for awhile here, cause most obesity websites that I have joined, have not been very helpful, for when I needed to vent and needed to ask questions, so I've been scared to say anything for I didn't want to get snapped at.
I'm going in on June 25 for my Tummy tuck with Dr. Franks here in Des Moines Iowa. And I'm scared of the pain. I just hope things will go well for me.
Well, guess that's it for now
Have a great day
Lisa Young | 
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05-29-07, 02:19 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ
Posts: 7,631
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Originally Posted by young030  Hello
I'm 32 years old, originally from Marshalltown, Iowa. Due of not able to find work I end up having to move to Des Moines away from family.
I had the Gastric Bypass 4 years ago. My starting weight was 350, and I'm now at 200.
I haven't been on for awhile here, cause most obesity websites that I have joined, have not been very helpful, for when I needed to vent and needed to ask questions, so I've been scared to say anything for I didn't want to get snapped at.
I'm going in on June 25 for my Tummy tuck with Dr. Franks here in Des Moines Iowa. And I'm scared of the pain. I just hope things will go well for me.
Well, guess that's it for now
Have a great day
Lisa Young | Hi Lisa and welcome back!  A little pain at first with the tummy tuck will be worth you being so much happier with the way you look and feel! There will be no snapping at anyone here, we're all VERY friendly. Would you mind sharing your thoughts on the Gastric Bypass now that's it's been 4 years (pros/cons)? How are your eating habits now compared to when you first had the surgery?
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05-29-07, 02:38 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2006
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Welcome  , well, you've actually been reigstered for a year so maybe not a 
Glad to have you with us, and we don't bite, well, at least not very hard. 
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05-29-07, 05:12 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
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Congratulations on the amazing weight loss through gastric bypass! 150lbs is fantastic! Good luck on the tummy tuck, do you have to do anything special for that? Where is your family fun from initially?
Glad to have you here!!! 
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05-30-07, 09:36 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2007
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05-30-07, 09:24 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: pittsburgh, pennsylvania
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hi lisa i hope your tummy tuck goes well for you, i'm sure you will look great! good for you losing so much weight you must be thrilled!
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05-31-07, 01:09 PM
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| | BMI is for the BIRDS!
Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Phoenix
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Good luck!
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No reason to diet, subscribe to food services, have surgery or take diet pills. Learn to eat right, count calories and exercise. If 400+lb people on Biggest Loser can do it, so can you!
Mike B 6'4" 39 yrs young
**Oct 1 2006 - 310 lbs 40%+ BF **Sep 28 2007 - 224.5lbs 15.81%BF
I had the pain of regret for many years, I now proudly bear the pain of sacrifice.
189lbs LBM last tested Aug 1. 210lbs for 10% BF
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06-03-07, 12:44 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 15
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Welcome to the website and congrats on the weight loss. I hope the tummy tuck goes well for you. The temporary pain is definitely worth the end result. Keep us updated. | |
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06-03-07, 04:07 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 143
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Hi Lisa. I'm glad you decided to give Obesity Discussion another try. I feel free to say what is on my mind, and hope you will too. I have never had a tummy tuck, but I have had 3 C-sections so I think I know what you will feel post tummy tuck surgery. Yes it will be painful, but you should discuss pain control with your doctor ahead of time. They have pain pumps which allow you to press a button that causes the release of pain medication as you feel you need it. It won't allow you to overdose. The pain isn't gone, but the meds make it very tolerable. You will do fine. After what you have already been through, this will be a gift to yourself. Positive thinking is key to how you will handle the surgery. Best of luck! | |
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