Name: Angela W.
Username: angela091771
Location: Mukilteo, WA, USA
Member Since: 4/13/2008
Post Op
Surgery Type: RNY (04/15/08)
Surgeon: David Lauter M.D.

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Goals

Learn to play the Piano & Guitar

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Learn & Speak Spanish Fluently

Category: Education

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Achieve and maintain a healthy weight

Category: Health

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Surgeon Testimonial

David Lauter M.D.
Dr. Lauter is a very compassionate, professional individual which made my decision to have surgery even more positive. I have recommended Dr. Lauter to some of my fellow colleagues who now have appts to have surgery.

Member Interests

Books & Literature - I am an avid reader!
Business & Career - I am an Inside Sales Manager
Travel - One of my favorite things to do is travel!
Musical Performance - I love to sing.....
Music - I love music
Education - I just finished my MBA March 2008
Rock Hunting - My family and I are rock hounds

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Angela's Weight Loss Journey Starting 4/15/08

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22 Weeks Post - Op
on September 16, 2008 5:28 am

Well what can I say.....Life is Good!!

I have lost a total of 86 lbs since 4/15/08 and absolutely love this new life I am living.

I continue to monitor what I am eating and make sure that I stay away from all sugar and bread. I have added more protein and water back into my diet because I was slipping on both.

I have found a couple protein shakes that are pre-made that I really like. Trader Joe's sells Worldwide Pure Protein which is pretty darn good, and I like Muscle Milk. I can get a box of 24 Chocolate light (22 g protein) for 25.00 at Costco. I like the pre-made a lot better than powder because I can take them anywhere.

The weight is coming off slower now but I am just plugging away and feel great that I continue to lose the weight.

I am getting ready to walk with WLS co-workers October 4th for the American Heart Association. This represents a healthier lifestyle all of us have chosen!

Onward I go......I will update in another 4-6 weeks.

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16 Weeks Post Op
on August 7, 2008 5:47 am

Well it has been an incredible journey and I have to say I am thrilled with what I have accomplished in 4 months. I feel so good I can't really even put it in words.

Things I love to do now:

Workout
Have my Picture Taken
Shop for Clothes in Misses department in regular Stores
Try on clothes
Eat Healthy
Educate people who ask me about my experience
NOT be Self-Concious of my body
Wear Dresses and Skirts
Wear a bathing suit

The list could go on and on.........

It is amazing how little things make such a huge impact on your life!

I will continue to update my photos and communicate my journey........

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Almost 12 Weeks Post - Op
on July 5, 2008 4:32 pm

I thought I would give an update on how my progress is going. Personally, I think that I am continuing to chug away at the process and am consistently losing weight.

I work out (biking, walking) at least an hour a day which has really helped me on my journey.  To help me with my walking I tend to put in a DVD while I walk and will watch an hour one day and the rest the next day. This helps me get through my hour each day.

I continue to try different foods to see how they are going to work. I have issues with Chicken so I am not sure why, but usually it doesn't sit good. Steak is a much better option for me. Actually Flat Iron steak is the best!

One thing I do battle with at times is when I finish eating sometimes smells will set me off. I will get nauseous and almost lose my meal. So I have to be careful.

In my first almost 12 weeks I have lost 64 lbs and I am very happy with my loss so far.

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6 Weeks Post - Op
on May 26, 2008 7:48 pm

Today is 5/26/08 and I wanted to write an update since I have had my surgery. I just got back from a trip to Oregon and personally I am very happy that I have made this decision to have WLS. I feel really great, and my family saw me for the first time since I had the surgery and they all were very supportive.

Since I had surgery overall everything has gone very well and I can eat pretty much anything that is allowed. I do not eat sugar or grains at all but can eat fish, seafood, soups, tuna fish, etc.

I have figured out what works best for me and when to stop eating so that I feel really good and not full. I also make sure to take my daily supplements, and protein supplements everyday. I work very hard on water intake also and try to get in at least 40oz's a day.

At work I have an incredible support system where there are 6 of us that have or are having WLS and it truly helps. I find that if I am having a problem then I can always ask them what works for them and then I get a lot of suggestions.

This is work every day but it is so worth it and I am so happy that I have made this lifelong decision to get healthy and change my life for the better.

I will continue to write often now that I am figuring out all the functions on this site

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