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"Never forget what 311 lbs feels like

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Surgeon Testimonial

Thomas Sonnanstine M.D.
I was very excited to meet Dr. Sonnastine. I first heard about him when he came to town and started practicing at St. Luke. He was very informative. Answered all my questions. He explained the risks and he also reassured me how he will be with me, several times a day over the course of my hospital stay. I also feel very confident he is going to take great care of me. He assured me he would honor my dignity during surgery. That is something that is very important to me. I was not referred to him I chose him based on the information I researched about him. I know I have made the right choice. I am now 11mths out. My surgery was 10/17/05. Dr. Sonnanstine has been wonderful. I started at 296 and today I weigh 163. The post op group sessions are monthly and very informative. I have had no complications and I have gotten answers to any questions right away. Since having my surgery my niece has used Dr. Sonnanstine and my 2 sisters are in the process of approval. His bedside manner was unlike anyother doctors that I have known. On the day of my surgery I know I saw him 4-5 times. He was straight forward in educating me on the risk involved, which I did my homework and I knew. My only regret was I had not found Dr. Sonnanstine sooner.
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  • Comment by RJOLLY1967 on 8/29/07 3:36 am
    prayers going up for you & you family God give you peace at this time of need
  • Comment by cathrynsrealm on 8/28/07 3:23 pm
    I just saw Angela's post on the KY board, and I feel awful about the situation you guys are in. Remember, you have friends on the KY board, and there's a lot of us praying for you.
  • Comment by bearcollector on 8/28/07 1:00 pm
    My prayers are with you and your family
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Jane C.'s Blog


September 4, 2007
on September 4, 2007 7:52 pm
I am being tested.  Am I an emotional eater?  I think so.  It's so hard. 
My life for four years has revolved around my dad and now he is gone.  I go from the terrible loss of dad to worring about settling his estate.  I have no 
idea what I am doing.  Hell I can't handle my own finances, but I know God only gives you what he knows you can take.  I have to be strong for my girls who are having a really hard time. While sitting at the hospital my weight was under 150 but today it is back to 156.  Its amazing that it comes back on so quick.  I know its really not all weight.  Family is so important and I hope that 4 people can all agree on things.  I am having such a hard time thinking we have to go thru daddy's house.  That is our whole life and the thought of it being gone thru and divided up is rough. 

Hoping to do something fun this weekend or maybe just a long walk and sitting by the fire with a little adult beverage as tolerated 
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