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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, 2007
posted on 4/16/07 3:25 pm
Today is my two year and a day anniversary of gastric bypass.  I've been figuring out this new OH profile business.  It's been so long since I've been a regular poster that I still had the old style.  I uploaded photos of my shrinking success but they got out of order somehow.  I'm sure you'll figure it out!
Today I weighed 175.  Nineteen more pounds than my post op low weight of 156.  The surgery didn't cure my problem with binge and compulsive eating and that's something I'm really starting to face.  I'd love to lose 40 more pounds but it's not so easy as it was the first six months to a year post op!!!!  
I've had a tummy tuck (3/06) and a breast lift (11/06) and my torso looks better than it has in decades.  That's not saying too awful much as I am not someone who exercises either.  I wish there was a surgical procedure to get my entire body worth of skin shrink wrapped and tight.
All in all I'm happy with the results of two years of surgeries and supplements and blood tests and the whole shebang.
If I could offer advice to all those who have surgery after me it would be look into WHY you were obese in the first place.  The surgery won't fix your head.  It won't magically fix ANY of your problems.  It doesn't make anything in your life easier.  You have to make internal changes while the external weight loss is happening.  And the weight loss is only EASY for the first six months to a year.  After that, it's just as hard as it was before WLS.
My goal is to now enjoy to exercise... or at least do it anyway and to lose the last 37 pounds to get to my "ideal" body weight.
Good luck and God bless!


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