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William O'Malley, M.D.
I didn't exchange a hundred words with Dr O'Malley from the start of my journey to today three days post op. He was respectful and kind but not warm and fuzzy or chatty. That's OK with me because he is technically brilliant and he didn't kill me.

His office staff and team is another story. The two nurtitionists I dealt with were patronizing and each told me wrong and erroneous "facts" regarding my insurer's requirements.

Faxed reports disappeared completely. Messages left for me were wrong. I had to call them for every bit of information despite being told repeatedly not to call them because they'd take care of it in a timely fashion. I feel I'd be having my surgery next year if I had left it to them.

The receptionist in the office was vacant and rude to the point of stupid. I do not understand why she has her position. I am not a violent woman but I swear I wanted to reach through the window and smack her!

Highland Hospital and Dr O'Malley and his partners are making a Bariatric Center as we speak. I think they need to make reevaluating members of their staff a priority.
Member Interests
  • Books & Literature - I love to read! If you can read, the whole world is at your fingertips.
  • Family & Friends - Two grown children but no grandbabies yet... only grandpussycats
  • Pets - My zoo: cat Butch, big mutt Henry, tiny terrier Walter, beta fish Ruby Tuesday
  • Dancing - I want to take ballroom dancing lessons. This is a big goal for my new body.
  • Radio & Television - I mostly watch documentaries and cop shows
  • Shopping, Bargain Hunting & Auctions - I sell stuff on eBay. I buy stuff on eBay. I LOVE eBay!!
  • Interior Decoration - I have an eye for color and eclectic tastes. I can make it all fit together.
  • Christianity - Jesus is Lord... the only way to the Father is through Him. AMEN
  • Flea Markets - I love to hunt up the unique and am always looking for a steal.
  • WLS in your 40's - I was 45 the day of my sugery April 15, turned 46 June 10

Latest Surgery Support Comments

  • Comment by dlcurry on 4/9/06 8:02 pm
    Congrats on the weight loss Lynda...how is it going with getting the tummy tuck? I have United Healthcare too, and I have been denied twice. Just wanted to know if you had any secret ammo I could use!
  • Comment by stayceX on 4/15/05 2:46 am
    Happy Surgery Day!! Hope you have a speedy recovery!! Best of luck as you embark on this part of your journey. My surgery is on Tuesday so we will be able to recover together!
  • Comment by SGarc on 4/14/05 9:24 pm
    Good luck Lynda! With much luck, you might get to be on Oprah after this!! ;-) Best wishes
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Lynda W.'s Blog
Lynda W.'s Blog

April 16, 2008
posted on 4/16/08 7:37 am
Today is my three year anniversary of my surgery.    Time flies.

I weighed 182 pounds this morning.  That's up 26 pounds from my post surgery low of 156.  I was 156 for about 12 hours over a year ago.  The past two years, I've been gaining and losing the same 20-25 pounds.  

I consider my gastric bypass a success as I've kept over 70% of my excess weight off.  I consider myself a bit of a failure because I have yet to permanently change the eating habits which made me obese in the first place.  Neither do I exercise as I am a lazy slug who HATES to sweat.  

I know what I'm doing wrong but I continue to do it.  When will "they" develop a surgical procedure for fixing the brain?  

I freaked a bit when I stepped on the scale this morning.  I haven't been this heavy in so long and it's only 18 pounds to the 200 mark which I swore I'd never pass over again.  

I'm in Las Vegas with my daughter caring for my new grandchild.  Since November when my first grandchild was born two months early right up to this minute, I've been eating like a pig.  Cookies, bread, pizza.  That's what I crave and I've been living in Carb Heaven.

I've had problems with my depression this past year.  The Celexa stopped working and I"m on my third drug, Cymbalta, trying to feel better.  My blood pressure rose over the past year and I"m being medicated for that too with Coreg.  My marriage hit a rough spot and life has just been a complete roller coaster ride for a good six months.  

I have my three year surgeon appointment May 7.  I'm determined to seek help with my continued compulsive eating disorder..  I have a bunch of questions about pouch size after three years and longer term success.  I do want to get back on track and fix my head once and for all.

Good luck to you who are just starting your journey and more good luck to those who are further along and tripping over the bumps in the road.


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