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Daryl A. Stewart, M.D.
I have been very pleased with my experience with Dr. Stewart and his staff. Dr. Stewart is very informative and I like his policies. He doesn't have you do a preop liquid diet or bowel prep. For postop, he moves you along to real food very quickly. His aftercare program is excellent and Leah is a valuable asset to the program. She is available to the patient at all times for any and all questions or concerns. She took care of filing the insurance paperwork and is a licensed nutritionist as well. I would highly recommend Dr. Stewart.
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  • Comment by Jim M. on 11/23/05 7:06 am
    Congratulations on your upcoming surgery. You have made a life changing choice for the better. Good luck!
  • Comment by piperkc on 11/11/05 10:10 pm
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Have a speedy recovery Angela in Corpus Christi 291lbs BMI 45.60 -234lbs Dr Michael Grace Open RNY Life began May 16, 2002 I have heard your prayer, I have seen your tears. Surely..I will heal you." 2 Kings 20:5
  • Comment by Black Beauti on 11/4/05 8:17 am
    I wish you a journey that is safe, and uneventful. I commend you on having the courage to take your own health and happiness into your own hands. Be Blessed!! Stay Strong in teh struggle, and remember you never walk alone *smile* You'll be in my prayers!! *smoochies* ~T~ NEVER SURRENDER
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I am 39 years old and have been overweight since elementary school age. My BMI is 45 and I have type 2 Diabetes. I have been looking into bariatric surgery and as long as my insurance will cover it, I want to have the surgery. My highest weight is 254 and I am 5'3" tall.
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UPDATE after 2 years
on November 22, 2008 6:25 pm

Wow, it's been 2 years since I've updated my profile.  How bad is that.  I'm so sorry I haven't kept this up to date.  Alot has happened in my life over the last 2 years.  One, I have a life.  I did have a bounce back, and maybe that's part of why I didn't post.  I gained back some weight but am happy to say that I am back on my way back down.  I am currently at 176 and wearing a size 14 but they are starting to get baggy.  I will be 3 years out in a week so I would call myself a success. 

In my personal life, I have been divorced now for 7 months and couldn't be happier.  It was a rough year leading up to it but I have since found a wonderful man who treats me the way I deserve to be treated.  He loves me for who I am.  I am truly happy.

I am continuing to work towards my goal but I have reset my goal to just be healthy.  I would like to get back to 160 and then see about skin removal.  I really think that is a reasonable weight for me.  I will do my best to keep my profile updated more that bi-annually.  I do log onto the website daily so NO EXCUSES. : )

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09/15/2006:
on September 15, 2006 5:35 am
 I need to update more often but I don't have much to report. I am holding at 162 right now. I really need to get my head back in the game to get these last 20-25 lbs off. I am working out but not consistently. At least 3 times a week but I know I can do more. I need to get my eating back under control. If I can conquer those 2 things I know I can get the scale moving again. I would really like to be at goal for my one year anniversary in 2 1/2 months. It's doable if I work really hard.
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08/01/06:
on August 1, 2006 5:35 am
 I guess it's been a while since I updated. The weightloss has slowed significantly. I was at 163.5 this morning. I have not been eating the best for the last few weeks but I have increased my excercise. I joined the fitness center here at work and have continued to do my walking when it isn't too hot. I know if I can get my eating back in control I will be able to pick up the pace of the loss again. I am working on it.
I had my birthday last month. I am 40 years old now but I feel better than I have in years. I am still in a size 12 but can see a 10 in my near future. If it weren't for the hanging skin on my belly, I would probably already be in an 8 but can't do anything about that yet.
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06/05/06:
on June 5, 2006 5:34 am
 I am now just overweight!! yee haw !!
I hit 169 which at 5'3" is a BMI of 29.9. I wanted to hit this for my 6 month surgiversary but 5 days late is okay with me. I had my 6 month check with my surgeon on June 1st and everything checked out good. All of my labs came back perfect except for the B12. It was on the sheet to run but the lab missed it. I have to go back in for a blood draw to get it checked. I will do that this week and then just call the doctor to make sure it is okay.
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05/30/06:
on May 30, 2006 5:33 am
 Well, here is is, 6 months out. I didn't quite make my goal. I wanted to me at 169 and only got to 170. Hey, what's one pound. I'm still happy. This has been an incredible ride so far. I really can't believe 6 months has already passed. I have lost 84 lbs total, 68.5 since surgery. I just bought some new capris over the weekend that were a size 12. Woozers, I haven't worn that size in 20 years. I am still working on the grazing thing but it's getting better. I need to up the excersise again to help speed up the losing. All in all, I am pleased with my progress and looking forward to seeing it continue. I am 30-35 lbs away from goal, so I am over half way there.
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