- Username: alopez
- Location: Waterbury, CT, USA
- Member Since: 6/26/2006
- BMI: 45.5
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- Surgery Type: RNY (08/01/06)
- Surgeon: Neil R. Floch MD
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Surgeon TestimonialNeil R. Floch MDDr. Neil Floch was wonderful from the moment I met him. His practice requires you to attend a Weight Loss Surgery Seminar before you consult his office. This seminar is where I first met "Doc Floch". His presentation was thorough and honest. All the information was given in a realist perspective. Nothing was sugar coated and all the risks were explained in detail as were all the steps of both Gastric Bypass and LapBand surgery. During the presentation I felt that he was only talking to me. He made eye contact with every person in that room (there were probably more than 30 of us). He took time after the presentation to meet with any people that had questions or concerns. At my first appointment, he remembered me! I couldn't believe it. He not only made me feel appreciated, but that he took a more personal interest in those who seek his assistance. He was wonderful in our first consult, even with my husband who is normally reserved to himself. I have every confidence in the surgeon I have chosen and can't wait for the rest of my life to begin as a loser because of a winner doctor like Dr. Neil Floch. Update: I have undergone surgery and wanted to add that without all the after care that the office provides, I might be completely lost. The support offered by the PA's, Doctors, as well as the Psychotherapists and other patients has been truely a gift. I have made so many friends and have come a long way already. I just can't stop saying thank you! |
February 11, 2008 on February 11, 2008 3:44 pm
Oh so much has happened, where do I begin? Let's start with the bad news first...
My husbnd of two years (been together 6 years) and I are getting divorced. I believe most of it has to do with money, arguments are always about money, but I'm also a much different person now. I don't take the same crap I used to take and I don't know if he was ready to "as long as you both shall live" with the new me. Sad, but at least we're remaining friends and hopefully that relationship will continue.
On the good note, I've begun dating again. I'm too young and much to beautiful now on the outside as well as the inside to stop my life in its tracks. I'm currently at 170 pounds which puts me into a healthy BMI range. That was exactly what my goal was to be. I feel fantastic, I never nap after school anymore. My students and some colleagues actually show more respect for me strangely enough (perhaps now I have more energy to do a better job....) As far as the rest of my life goes, I can't complain!!! | Leave a comment.
May 4, 2007 on May 4, 2007 12:34 pm
I had an appointment in the office today with Elaine. I love those people :) I've been doing well as far as the exercise and food and weight loss go. They are very happy with my progress so far. 144 pounds in 9 months! That's nothing to sneeze at. I'm going to attend an informational seminar on Monday for the doctors. It's always nice to have people there that have experienced the surgery to enlighten those who are interested. I remember it helped me; I love to pass the help along. I have another appointment again in 3 months to mark the 1 year. That appointment will be with Dr. Neil. He's too cool. I saw him today at the office (very rare that I see him on Fridays there). He was surprised when he saw me. That's a great feeling, when the doc tells you you're doing a great job. Ahh cloud nine. He's cute too haha.
Jorge and I have been out enjoying the weather, getting exercise outside whenever we can. We'll keep up the work with the exercise. It's fun getting out with other family members to keep active.
Oh I have been a bad girl... I haven't been taking the vitamins again. Elaine scolded me (in her sweet voice) that it could really lead to big trouble if I don't keep up with them. I had more blood work done today. We'll see what the results show next week...
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April 4, 2007 on April 4, 2007 4:59 pm
Yesterday I was able to celebrate my 25th birthday at the healthiest weight I've ever been. I can't believe that there are only 15 pounds left until my original goal. I guess we'll see what happens, but I may change that goal. It'll still be a big deal just to make it there to begin with. I'm very excited. I can't wait to go out and get some summer clothes, but this stupid weather is back and forth. My level of exercise is still not where I'd like it to be, but the weather is getting better and there are plans to make it to the gym with Scott sometime this weekend. Jorge joined a competition at work that runs something like "Biggest Loser". There is some reward from the company at the end of the month. He's lost about 70 pounds himself since I've had the surgery. He's down to I think 265... I'm proud of what he's lost so far. I know he thinks about his weight a lot too. I try to keep encouraging him and I always hate feeling that I'm rubbing my weight loss in. I hope he does well, I know everyone wanted him on their team. That must make him feel great, he hasn't stopped talking about it. So here's to health for us both!
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March 16, 2007 on March 16, 2007 7:34 pm
Today (in this ridiculous snow storm), I took a drive to Target with my sister-in-law. While there, I decided to treat myself to a new outfit. I got size 18 pants at Christmas and they're now a bit big. SO I knew I wanted to try on a 16. I got two styles. I could not, for the life of me, get the button undone on one of the styles. I liked them so much, so i started to slip my legs in (figuring I would just keep trying with the button when I got them closer to my hips). I kept pulling, and yes they were snug, but I was able to get them all the way to my hips without unbuttoning or unzipping them. So I figured, what the heck, so I kept tugging. As I was tugging, I was looking at the weird 360 degree mirror in the room. I started to really see how much of what's left around my hips and thighs is skin! EW! I'm just about 25 and I've been so big my whole life. I was hoping that my age would get me out of the skin issues, but no! Ew.. it's a bit gross. Anyway I got the pants all the way up while tucking the skin in. I didn't end up buying them (got another size 16 that's longer in the leg..). After that, I tried on both a large and a medium shirt. Both fit well, and looked equally as good. It feels good being able to wear a medium on top (I have no boobs left ), but I'm still a little annoyed that I'm so large on the bottom. DH keeps telling me that's what he's so attracted to.. the booty.
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Feb. 28, 2007 on February 28, 2007 10:52 am
New goal. I'm in One-der land. Finally below 200 pounds. I stepped on the scale today at 196 pounds. I think some of it is at the cost of my flu. But, thankfully it hasn't taken my appetite (just my strength and energy). I've been eating as close to normal as possible. I'm still excited to share my goal with you. I'm going to be calling my mom tonight :)
I do wish to get back to the support groups that my doctor's office provides. I joined a community band a few months ago (and have loved it!), but they unfortunatly meet the same nights as our support group. I also need to get back to the gym. This week is a bust, but that's no excuse for the last few weeks that I haven't gone. I've been thinking about bathing suit season and how I want to completely wow everyone at the campground at Grandma's. I've been thinking about the different bathing suits I want to try on, but I'm still a little conciensious about my thighs...
I'm almost small enough to get my behind into size 16 pants. The problem is often the lentgh. I was blessed to be "one tall drink of water". I'm wearing (tightly) a women's large top and (loosely) a men's large top. Now If I could just get my lower half to follow suit! When I do get to the gym, that's what I've been concentrating on.
Well there's the update... and it's time for another nap. I need to get better to I can get myself to "Cabin Fever" this weekend at the Piggery Manor.
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