azdbackfan's Profile

Name: Lori A.
Username: azdbackfan
Location: MESA, AZ, USA
Member Since: 5/27/2005
BMI: 37.1
Post Op
Surgery Type: Lap Band (01/04/06)
Surgeon: Terry Simpson, M.D. F.A.C.S.
Website: myspace.com/azlegaleagle

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Surgeon Testimonial

Terry Simpson, M.D. F.A.C.S.
I thought Dr.Simpson was very knowledgeable and experienced with weight loss procedures and truly wants to help people. He also has a wonderful sense of humor and uses it effectively in his conversations with patients and in his seminars.

Member Interests

Books & Literature - favorite authors are John Grisham, Nicholas Sparks, Miguel Batista
Fitness & Exercise - swimming, walking, dancing, weight training,
Dogs - I show , herd & judge Australian Shepherds
Music - country, 70s & 80s, Elton John, Toby Keith, Keith Urban, TrishaYearwood
Radio & Television - all the Law & Order shows, Cold Case files, Army Wives, The Biggest Loser,
Photography - sunrises, sunsets, beaches, my granddaughter and my dogs
Baseball - DBacks and Red Sox fan
Football - Steelers fan
Computer and Internet Surfing - research, school assignments, , talking to friends
Corrections Officers - I am actually a paralegal (Legal Assistant)

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I am 45 years old -- I have a 24 yr old son, a 22 yr old daughter and a 3 yr old granddaughter (my son's) and 4 Australian Shepherds whom I breed, show and herd ! I also judge dog shows which allows me to travel all over the US & Europe! I have returned to school to finish my Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice Administration and hope to go work for the county Prosecutor's office someday! I am a devoted fan of the AZ Diamondbacks (season ticket holder), Boston Red Sox & Pittsburgh Steelers (since HS)!

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Gary Viscio
on July 27, 2008 12:15 am

I am devastated by the news of Gary's passing...

this is beyond belief - he was only 43

I had hoped to meet him someday as if it weren't for him, I would not have been able to have my surgery!

He was a funny man and loved baseball - a passion we shared and often teased each other about, especially since the dbacks beat his beloved Yankees in 2001 ...

My heart goes out to his wife and young children !

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July 2008

My Story

7/26/08 - short, long overdue update!

its been a very frustrating year for me but I am determined to lose this last 33# ! All total I've lost just under 60# - I've regained some of it but I'm at a weight I havent been at in over 10 yrs and that's still pouunds that will never return! My BMI is down 12 pts as well!

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I had WLS surgery in January 2006!
My weight loss has been slower than I had hoped and planned but I will get there!
I was born with congenital hypothyroidism (as in NO thyroid gland at ALL) and after my hysterectomy in 1996, the weight started piling on and despite many diets, I could not lose more than 5# so I looked into surgery and was happy to find DR Simpson and after being denied twice by Cigna, I hired attorney Gary Viscio in NY and 2 weeks after receiving his letter, Cigna reversed their decision and my surgery was scheduled for 1/4/06 - Dr Simpson's 1st surgery of the new year! lol.. Doc & I were game to do the surgery Xmas Day but for some reason, the assisting Drs & the hospital didn't like that idea ! LOL