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Have my panniculectomy and hernia repair!!

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To spend more time with my kids!

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4 People
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2 People
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shop anywhere for clothes

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Surgeon Testimonial

Stephen Gooden, M.D.
I can't say enough wonderful things about Dr. Gooden. He is the absolute best!! So far, I've had no complications (almost 3 weeks post-op as of this writing). He has the greatest bedside manner of ANY physician I've ever encountered, on top of being a very skilled and experienced surgeon. He genuinely cares about the welfare of his patients. Add to that a fantastic sense of humor, and you have a near-perfect doctor. I'd recommend him to any and everyone!!!! And if you're not exactly near Augusta, but elsewhere in Georgia or South Carolina, and you're looking for a surgeon, he's definitely worth traveling for. You can't go wrong with Dr. Gooden!
Member Interests
  • Animals - I love animals of all kinds
  • Family & Friends - Spending time with my family, especially my little girl. :-)
  • Humor - George Carlin, Steve Martin, Richard Pryor, and the Blue Collar Comedy Gang!
  • Cats - Enjoy playing with and loving on our SEVEN kitty cats.
  • Web Development - Web Design and Production - It's how I earn my living AND how I enjoy free-time!
  • Music - Love listening to anything from Nine Inch Nails to Neil Diamond! But NO country!
  • Karaoke - Back to singing again at Greene Streets in Augusta, GA! I missed it so much!!
  • Dolls - I collect Barbies. :-)
  • Comedy - Nothing better than a funny movie classic to lift my spirits!
  • Computer and Internet Surfing - Nothing better to do with free-time than surf the net!!!

Latest Surgery Support Comments

  • Comment by Frvsnt O. on 10/21/04 7:29 am
    Good MORNING- and an early Happy ONE YEAR Re-birthday to you!!! I found this quote and just love it! When running up a hill, it’s alright to give up as many times as you wish – as long as your feet keep moving. By - Shoma Morita M.D. I can only imagine that your experience has been wonderful. Full of changes and new experiences. Congratulations to YOU!!! If you have an opportunity and/or haven’t already, please stop by and update your profile! We’d all love to know how well you’ve progressed!!! If you have a few moments, please take the time to send well wishes to your fellow “re-birthday” buddies!!! It’s a great boost to them as well as yourself. Have a FANTASTIC DAY! RNY 10/31/03 257/133 at GOAL!!!
  • Comment by Aurelia H. on 11/6/03 8:06 pm
    Amy, I know you had a great surgeon with Dr. Gooden. And I'm sure you are going to like your "new" body very much as time goes by. I see you struggled to get here and that will make the winning/losing all the sweeter. YOU GO GIRL!!! : )
  • Comment by Rose H. on 10/26/03 4:29 pm
    Amy, I am happy to hear you have made it through to the other side. I too would be disappointed, I'm sure, if my surgery was converted to open, but I would definitely perfer to be safer. I hope when you return home you are able to relax and be comfortable in your own bed. I'll keep check in on you girl and if you need me, give a call. Rose in Augusta
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Amy's Blog



Weight Loss (And Birthday Weekend!) Update
on August 1, 2007 1:11 pm
I'm in shock! I just weighed - 263lbs ! And that's with clothes on, in the middle of the day AND on the first day of my period! So I'm down (counting the clothes and water weight) 37 lbs since April. WOOHOO!!!! I'm only 5 lbs shy of my all-time lowest post-op weight of 257 lbs - and I hope and pray to get even lower than THAT! Keep your fingers crossed!!

My birthday weekend as a BLAST! I am so very blessed with such wonderful friends and family.
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