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Goals

Shop in a "regular" store for clothes

45 People
 in progress, 
31 People
 achieved this

Be an active, healthy mother to my 2 daughters

0 People
 in progress, 
1 Person
 achieved this

Stand up after sitting on the floor without being embarassed

0 People
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1 Person
 achieved this

Go through the day without being tired all the time

2 People
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5 People
 achieved this

Have a safe and successful surgery

29 People
 in progress, 
65 People
 achieved this
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Surgeon Testimonial

Michael Melkonian, M.D.
I had my pre-op visit with Dr. Melkonian last week. The only negative thing I have to say about this office is that you have to go completely through the process to actually see Dr. Melkonian. You see the Nurse Pract. on the first visit. It was like waiting to see the Wizard of Oz. When I asked him about it, he said that it's because so many people just want to find out about it or change their minds early on and this deters some of that. I do have to say it was definitely worth the wait. rnrnDr. Melkonian was very warm and friendly. He took a lot of time to talk with me and answer any questions that I had. I feel so much more comfortable after talking with him. My surgery is scheduled for 12/20/07 and I don't think that I could be in better hands. I would rate him as an A+. You just have to be patient to actually get to him.
Member Interests
  • Parenting - I have two beautiful daughters and a great spouse that I love to spend time with
  • Music - I love pretty much all types of music
  • Scrapbooks - I love doing scrapbooks of my family
  • Football - HUGE Panther's fan - even though they let me down alot
  • WLS in your 30's - I am a 33 Year old married female and the mother of 2 girls

Latest Surgery Support Comments

  • Comment by judyanne on 12/17/07 11:29 pm
    Thursday is your day! Just remember you are on the journey of a lifetime. Try to enjoy every minute. It may sound weird now, but know that you are cared for and prayed for here, and all too soon this will be but a memory and you will be an inspiration to someone else. I am waiting for you on the losers' bench! ~ JudyAnne
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2 Months Out
posted on 2/20/08 7:39 am
I am two months out from my GBP today.  I'm now feeling so awesome and young again.  I feel like I am gaining my life back.  I am down 43 lbs but down so much more baggage.  I feel like a huge burden has been lifted off of me and I'm free to move about the cabin

I went shopping this week and fit into the smallest pair of jeans that Lane Bryant has to offer - that means that the next pair will be at the "normal store" which was one of my goals.  

I also went and had a new hair style this weekend which I have found seems to be the growing trend on these sites.  I now have about 4 different colors of blended highlights in my hair along with a new hip style.  I left there Saturday knowing that a transformation was underway and the April that I have missed so much is back.

I am still having a struggle with the mental part of this process.  I still order or prepare way more food than I will be able to eat.  My mind still wants it but my new body just can't handle it.  That's a very good thing, just something that I have to get used to.

Thanks to all the support that everyone has been providing me.  It means the world to me and helps me get through the tougher days.  I still wouldn't trade my surgery for anything.  It was absolutely the right decision for me personally.


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