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Surgeon TestimonialBrian Gluck, D.O.So far we have met with Dr. Gluck once. We met with him last Thursday for our consultation...first impression...I like him all ready. He was wonderful! Took lots of time with my husband and I. Answered any and all questions we had. Never felt rushed or like I was asking a dumb question. He went threw different options for us. There was no issue left unaddressed. We talked about everything from before surgery to life long after care. His staff was friendly and helpful getting my next apt.s scheduled. I look forward to meeting with him again, once we have a surgery date.rnrn9/28/09 Am approved and now waiting on a surgery date! YEAHH!!!! Very excited! Dr. Glucks office has walked me threw the whole process. I have called many times with questions and they have always taken the time to answer EVERY single question I've had. They are great with returning phone calls.rnrn10/12/09 I've got it...my surgery date! Decemeber 8th 2009 is going to change the rest of my life. It took a little over two weeks, but its mine. Now to start the count down.rnrn01/19/10 I did it! So I had my surgery about five weeks ago and I am in love! I love my new sleeve and owe my new life to Dr. Gluck. He is an amazing surgeon and I would tell ANYONE thinking about doing gastric bypass to consult him first. He is right here with me making sure I am following orders and teaching me how to live my new healthy life. His staff are great and walking me threw any thing that has come up or question I have. Thank you is just not enough to say to Dr. Gluck or his staff! I wish there were better words...but honestly...THANK YOU DR. GLUCK! Member Interests
- Pets - I have two dogs...Buddy our Golden, and Quinn our mutt, we just adore those boys
- Parenting - My kids are my life!
- Running & Jogging - LOVE TO RUN AGAIN!
- Christianity - My faith in God is everything!
- Married - My husband is my number one support!
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I am a mother of two beauitful babies. My daughter is six and my son is 3. I have been married to my best friend for 8 1/2 years. I am only 27 and on more pills then what will fit in my daily reminder container. I am ready for a new life! My insurance did not require pre-auth, just that I meet some requirements they have. I have been considering gastric bypass for over three years...and am now ready to move forward. I am nervous and excited all in one big package. I use to run cross country in high school and want to return to that once I loose the weight. I am at 265lbs and am 5'2", my goal wait is 130, but I tell myself 120 sounds pretty great too. I am determined and unwilling to fail at this. I have an awesome support here at home. And know only with my faith in God will I be able to do this. I am looking for others who are just begining the process and others who have been successful to guide me along my new journey. It's no turning back...I AM READY!!! http://www.TickerFactory.com/weight-loss/w5h5Dz3/">
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six week check up on August 26, 2011 1:00 pm
On Wednesday I had my six week check with Dr. Cullen. He called me his favorite patient, might have something to do with the flowers I sent his office as a thank you LOL. He was THRILLED with my results as am I. This is the first week I can finally say I am starting to feel like "me" again.
He said I am internally still VERY swollen, which I can tell from the way my stomach kinda pushes outward. Said I can get rid of my ugly binder and granny bra. Can go back to my sexy bras and just wearing shape wear three to four hours a day. Absolutely nothing at night.
Best of all got my green light to run again and can lift weights. Bathe again swim at the lake, pretty much go back to me. So last night I did my first run in five months. (starting in April when I had my breast lift) lets say it didn't go too well. Trying not to get discouraged but I was running six miles three or four times a week prior to plastics. Last night I made it fifteen minutes, one push up, a couple slow and easy sit ups and I swelled up like I was five months pregnant! So hard to have to start back from the beginning. I LOVE LOVE LOVE to run and now have to teach myself how to again. But the plastics are worth it and I will return to my six mile mark.
Can't believe I got my TT and BA, I remember months ago thinking it was never going to happen and now it did! This is the best I have ever felt about myself...EVER. I have confidence to be naked in front of my husband. I have a smile i can't get off my face and I actually look curvy in my clothes. No more over hang! My skinny jeans look smokin and I'm FINALLY happy with my body, swollen and all. Can't wait to post my pics in February at the six month mark.
The incisions are so smooth and thin. Dr. Cullen has changed not only by body but my mind. He has given me more confidence than a Victoria Secret Model! Everyday is like walking the runway now LOL
Here's to the next few months of healing and while we take the kids camping this weekend...for the first time in my LIFE I will rock one smoking black bikini!!!
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13 days post op plastics on July 22, 2011 1:52 pm
I did it...I'm just about to my two week post op from TT, Lipo, BA w/Lipo. The first week was rough. Day two I remember being a real bad day, pain wise. I didn't even spend one night in the hospital. The surgery went so well. My breast are amazing and my tummy even soooo swollen, bruised, blue, and squeezed into the binder is so much smaller than before. I can't wait for the swelling to go down so I can start trying on clothes again, and fit into my skinny jeans. I couldn't have asked for a better surgeon. The incisions are so small, low, and straight. Dr. Cullen has no idea what a dream he has given me. After all the weight loss to finally, FINALLY feel beautiful is the best feeling. I've waited and worked so hard to afford to pay cash for all my surgeries that this is such an amazing award. For the first time in my life, I ordered my first bikini! Can't wait to wear it. The pain is manageable, and everyday is better. I often feel so good I do too much and pay for it the next day. Causing me to have to slow down and get my buns back on the couch. Just wanted to give myself a a reminder of where I was, where I came from and where I'm headed. Can't wait for my six week check, hope alot of the swelling will be gone by than, and my surgeon will be pleased! I must say sneezing has been the worst part so far! It doesn't matter if I grab a pillow, slightly bend over like the surgeon said...it feels like death to me! Thankful I've only sneezed twice since surgery and will continue to try and hold them in lol! I already just two weeks out have a million times more confidence!
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Remembering the moment! on July 1, 2011 7:40 pm
I just want to remember this very moment. I am exactly one week from my tummy tuck and I can't believe the journey I've been on and accomplished. I don't care if not a single person ever reads this blog. I just need to do it for me. To know that over a year and a half ago I set out to loose weight. I took on a surgery, scared...nervous...unsure...and expectations in full blast. But never NEVER did I dream I'd make it this far. Smaller than I was in high school on the cross country team. Smaller than I was at sixteen, smaller than when I got married, before kids. I feel amazing. And now my reward comes. From all my hard work. The times of skipping chips, pizza, cookies, cakes, hot dogs whatever was at the party. For all the miles ran on my treadmill. For all the times my husband can't keep his hands off of me or my kids wrap their little arms around my waist. For me! For my strength, my courage, my JOURNEY. I have lost the weight and now get to loose the burden of feeling "overweight" "unbeautiful." And do the one thing I NEVER in a million years dreamed of...wear a bikini! Yup my time has come, I feel amazing. My final and last step in my weight loss journey. This time next week I'll be laying in my hospital bed recovering from my tummy tuck, knowing its a gift to myself. And a well deserved one! This time next week I start my new life of keeping the weight off for a lifetime. Here's to every healthy choice I make. Knowing that a year and a half ago at almost three hundred pounds, this little size 6 will rock one smoking body! Yup I'm proud of me!
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One year ago... on December 9, 2010 8:01 pm
So I made it...I made it to my one year surgaversaray!!!! I am officially one year from my surgery date.
One year ago I weight 272lbs
One year ago I got out of breathe just getting up to answer the phone
One year ago I struggled with constant back pain
One year ago I couldn't get on the floor to play with my kids
One year ago I was on more meds then any 27 year old should be on
One year ago I felt fat, ugly, unwanted, and disgusted with myself
One year ago I changed my whole life...I had the sleeve done
One year later I feel amazing
One year later I am off all my meds
One year later I run all the time
One year later I have more energy then a teenager
One year later I have no more aches and pains
One year later I love having my picture taken
One year later I have lost over 140lbs
One year later I can look in my full sized mirror and feel beautiful
One year later I have found "me"
Only regret...I wish I wouldn't have wait :)
So excited for my apt this month with Dr. Gluck
Can't wait to show him how far I have come, and to thank him from the bottom of my heart for giving me my life back!!! If thank you was only enough...I just don't think I Could EVER put into words what this surgery has done for me. I for the first time in my entire life, love myself!!!!!
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Change in Goal on August 28, 2010 2:05 pm
So originally my Doctor and I agreed my weight goal would be 150lbs, while reaching that goal I realized I can do better. So I am checking in with myself today. Readjusting my goal...I told myself that 129lb is fair, the thought of seeing the 120's again is going to be my next reality no longer staying a dream. So I set a new weight-loss goal for myself today...I am officially choosing 125lbs. I have all ready reached my size goal, which was to get into a size six. And about three weeks ago I did just that. I walked into American Eagle and left with two pairs of size six jeans! Now that is a dream come true! So here's to getting to my new goal, and I'm almost there!
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