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lose 100lbs

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go back to college

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Wear regular size clothing

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comfortably ride in an airplane.

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Adam Naaman, M.D.
First impression was excellent. He was very thorough in the WLS Seminar I attended and gave excellent answers to lots of questions. He didn't rush through anyone, and I felt that was very important. His staff is very friendly and helpful as well.
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  • Comment by judyanne on 10/12/07 6:13 pm
    Monday is your day! Just remember you are on the journey of a lifetime. Try to enjoy every minute. It may sound weird now, but know that you are cared for and prayed for here, and all too soon this will be but a memory and you will be an inspiration to someone else. I am waiting for you on the losers' bench!
  • Comment by mlou on 10/12/07 7:35 am
    Good luck, Laurie! Wishing you a safe and successful surgery and a quick and easy recovery.
  • Comment by fsstewart on 9/24/07 10:19 am
    Hi Laurie. I just wanted to say congratulations on your impending surgery. I'm sure that if you put your mind to it, you will achieve it. Hopefully I will be on the other side by October 3rd. Again, I will you Good luck and a safe journey towards a smaller and more healthier you. felicia
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New Blog!
on March 5, 2008 8:38 am
Several months ago, I made a new blog site - www.gastricgirl.com  - well, I FINALLY started posting to it yesterday...  It's just going to be an online diary for me.. venting my frustrations, celebrating my successes, etc.

Hope you check it out! :)
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4.5 Months Post Op!
on March 3, 2008 8:13 am
Haven't checked in since my 2.5 post op time... I'm now at 225 pounds, which is 85 pounds down from my highest weight of 310!   I'm more than halfway to my goal of 145.   I'm not sure what my goal SHOULD be, as I've never been thin, but 145 sounds like a nice number to get to.     I'm feeling great, going to the gym several times a week, and I have tons of energy.. Life is great!  My only regret with this surgery is not doing it sooner!

Hope you all are doing great...

Laurie
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2.5 Months Post Op
on January 2, 2008 12:57 pm
Since my surgery, I've lost 60 pounds!  I'm so excited with that number! :)   I still have about 120 to go, but if you look at it that way, I'm 1/3 of the way there only 2 1/2 months out! :)   

I am looking forward to 2008 being a year of health, fitness, and happiness! :)

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Two and a Half Weeks Post Op
on November 1, 2007 11:44 am

Well, I've finally made it over the hump and am now Post Op!   Since my surgery on 10/15, I've lost about 30 pounds.   I need to get over the scale obsession and stop weighing every day, but at this point I can't help it!

My ONLY complaint so far is that I have cotton mouth so bad.   I'm hoping it's not thrush.    I'm trying to drink as much as I can, so we shall see!    

I was in the hospital for two nights, and my first day was the only day that I had pain medication.  I never filled my prescription for my pain meds at home.  

Overall, a very pleasant experience! :)  Now I'm just ready for the pounds to melt off, and the energy to go to the gym daily! :)


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Just 5 Days Away!
on October 10, 2007 10:36 am

I am extremely excited for my surgery this coming Monday!   It still doesn't feel real yet, but OMG is it ever!?   I am so ready to start my new, healthy life.  
I had my pre-op and hospital registration appointments yesterday, and all went well.   Next, I'll be at the hospital at 6 AM Monday morning!

I am very confident in my surgeon, and in my choice to have gastric bypass.  I look forward to sharing my successes! :)

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My Story

I'm 32 years old and live in Houston, TX.  I had my RNY Gastric Bypass on 10/15/07.  So far, I have lost 85 pounds.   My highest weight was 310 pounds.  I'm not sure what my goal weight should be since I've never been thin, but I would guess around 145 lbs would be perfect. 

I have a lot of obesity related diseases in my family, and I am ready to end the cycle.   I have sleep apnea, adema, PCOS, exhaustion, knee and back pain, and many of the other major issues that obesity brings on. 

 


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