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be able to cross my legs.

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weigh less than my husband

381 People
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Get Pregnant!

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attend my class reunion with confidence!

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ride a bike again!

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Raymond Georgen, M.D.
My impression of Dr. Georgen is positive and his office staff is also nice each time I speak with them. They emphasize pre and post op care which I'm happy about and addressed all of the risks that have to do with surgery. I feel I'm informed and educated with the help of them. rnThe day before my surgery and since, Dr. Georgen has been super positive and upbeat with me.. making me feel comfortable the whole time I get to see him. I would say all my q's were answered before I saw him, but he was willing to go over everything that would happen, possibly happen and etc... I've been extremely pleased.
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  • Comment by Princess T. on 9/12/06 7:09 pm
    Hows it looking from the other side? Can't wait to join you! Hope it was smooth and uneventful...Here's to a speedy recovery and a lifetime of fun and happiness.
  • Comment by pasquale on 9/12/06 7:09 pm
    Hi Ann glad your surgery went well. I want to welcome you to the losing side. Have a speedy recovery. Fran
  • Comment by Caryl Mauk on 9/12/06 6:45 pm
    Glad to hear your surgery went well. I hope your recovery is nice and smooth!
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AnnieWI's Blog
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March 12, 2006
on March 12, 2006 12:00 am
March 12, 2006 --
THE BAD NEWS... I'm two months (almost) into my stint with the nutritionist and it's not going so well. I havent' lost any weight. In fact it looked like I gained some in the first month. I meet with her again this coming week. I'm really disappointed in myself and so very frustrated that I have to go through this. I am trying to adjust my attitude but it's been hard. She's expecting me to show I'm losing weight on my monthly visits and keep a food journal. I'm thinking... if it were that easy to lose the weight, I surely wouldnt' be needing to have WLS.

THE GOOD NEWS... I despise keeping a food journal.... but I'm doing it. It's something the nutritionist requires. I did this in the past and it helped me to a point but in the long run I didnt' continue. I will do this for the duration of my visits with the nutritionist. Next, I got on the tread mill for a few minutes the other day. It's not something easy for me to do with my abdominal pain but I felt good enough that day to do so. I suffer from endometriosis and have had severe abdominal pain for the last couple years. It's basically put a stall on my life as I knew it. This is where I've also gained a tremendous amount of weight in the last few years from being so inactive. My goal is to do at least 5 - 15 min each day on the treadmill.... I'm hoping to be able to do this.

I was telling a friend today that I hate food... despise it. But then on the other hand... I also love it and feel like it's my only friend. A love/hate relationship. It's not my friend... it's only hurting me the way I use food. I hate the way it has taken over my life and hate the way I allow it to continue.

All I can hope for is that this time goes quickly and I am able to have the surgery sooner than later.

I want to become healthier and look healthy.
I want to become a Mother.
I want to be able to cross my legs at the knee.
I want to fit in an airline seat or a seat at the amusement park.
I want to walk through a crowded place without having people stare at my obesity.
I want to enjoy sex again and satisfy my husband the way he deserves.
I want to be able to walk through the park with my husband and dogs without getting sore, sick or embarrassingly out of breath.
I want to be able to take care of my home and family without becoming tired, sore and frustrated.
I want to spend time with family or friends and not have them tell me or give me the look that "they are concerned".
I want to shop in a store of "normal" size clothing and buy new outfits.
I want to play volleyball, softball and dive again.
I want to go to a pool or beach and not be the beached whale in spandex.
I want to look good in a swimming suit. Doesn't have to be a bikini.. just a nice shaped swimming suit with me in it.
I want to feel good again.
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