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Goals

Be a SKINNY 50 Y/O BIOTCH(4/7/09)

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See a "1" as first # in my weight

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exercise everyday

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Get a "Century Card before 6 months post op

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Surgeon Testimonial

Francis W. Teng, M.D.
Dr. Teng is extremely informative and thorough!!rnI always say it's \"Teng's way or NO WAY!!!\". He starts off by telling every patient that they must be committed to his program or they can find a different surgeon.I have heard a few patients say that they feel like he's talking down to them. He's very adamant on how things will be done. He's one awesome surgeon!!rnGoing for my last appointment next Weds. and he warned me that he will be giving me a test(routine).He'll be asking about RNY and if he feels I don't have a total understanding he won't hesitate to push back surgery date! Last chance to weigh in(I've lost quite a bit this last month)any patient who hasn't lost at least 5% weight WILL GET their surgery delayed until they have! He's tough but he tells everyone that you're committed to HIS program the first 2 years post op.rnHis brother Dr.V.Teng is anesthesiologist on all of his cases.rnTheir sister,Tina, is an RN who runs their hectic office!rnHis asst. surgeon Dr. B. Hanna is a friend of mine who has been trying to get me in the OR for 3 years! When Tina called me and said I was approved;I called Bernie and said \"You and I have a date on Dec 6th\" He was excited as I was.rnDr Teng's program is intense and requires commitment but he tells patients that on their very first visit. He does 2 hour seminar/month for people looking into surgery. Every patient must attend his seminar first. He and Dr. Hanna hold the monthly support meetings. He is VERY involved with every aspect. Like I said earlier...\"It's Teng's way or no way!!!\"
Member Interests
  • Crafts - Cross stitching; shirt transfers and painting
  • Dogs - -Peaches 5.5lb chihuahua. AKA Tall Skinny Blonde BITCH!!
  • Dogs - Just adopted 2 yo 8.3 lb min pin from rescue...BROOKLYN
  • Subcultures - Got 2 tattoos at age 38. Tongue pierced @45!Midlife crisis?
  • Football - I am a DIEHARD Dallas Cowboys fan!!! Live for FB season.
  • Rock - DeadHead; I HEART Jon Bon Jovi; love all classic R&R
  • Shopping - Over 30 Coach;Dooney Bourke Bags. I'm a BAG WHORE!!!!
  • RN - Critical Care x 27 years. Currently working ICU Staff RN; CCRN certified

Latest Surgery Support Comments

  • Comment by KarenBr on 12/6/07 12:34 pm
    Barb, Think of you on your surgery day and sending you good Karma : ) Karen
  • Comment by K-in-PA on 12/5/07 7:53 pm
    Best wishes on a smooth sailing surgery and speedy recovery. We're making room on the "losers" bench for ya!
  • Comment by nancy6 on 12/5/07 8:09 am
    Barb - Sending lots of prayers your way for tomorrow - and it's my day, too!! I know we'll come through this just great and will be on our way to healthier, thinner bodies in no time!! Can't wait to compare notes with you as we progress... Nancy
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Time for making Excuses is OVER...waaaay over
on May 9, 2011 8:48 pm
I am literally sitting here in tears; scared to death that I have lost all focus and feeling that I'm becoming one of those
RNY failure statistics. I CANNOT get bqack on track...I haven't logged on dailyplate for MONTHS and I just HATE what has transpired. I have said it over and over and over...I'm tired of sounding like a broken record...but I am so upset with myself that I have lost my way and can't find my way back. I see it daily in my clothes. I was consistently wearing size 10 jeans for longest time...now I'm back up to 14s. I just want to cry(and am). I know what I have to do...so why am I fighting it and why can't I just get back on that road to success??? I am a strong woman and up to a few months ago I had been very proud of my progress. Over past 3months or so...I have lost my way and not just a detour...I'm TOTALLY undeniably LOST in the middle of nowhere...in BUMFUCK Egypt if you would. I TOTALLY HATE how my clothes are looking...why is it so hard for me to get it back together????

This week is the big Vegas Meet & Greet...while I can't wait to meet everyone...I'm upset that I won't look my best. Maybe I needed to hit rock bottom like this to get the drive and desire to DO IT back. Maybe I'll learn a thing or two from meeting some great OH sistas next weekend.

What I do know is...I've got to use my resources...pulling Beck out now to read it and absorb it over and over and over......
I know I can count on my friends/sistas here to give me the love; encouragement and support that I am desperately in need of.


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