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  • Username: Blessedangel70
  • Location: Fountain Inn, SC, USA
  • Member Since: 7/12/2007
  • BMI: 51.8
  • Post Op
  • Surgery Type: RNY (11/06/07)
  • Surgeon: Eric Bour, M.D.
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Goals

Have WLS

Category: Health   
17 People
 in progress, 
26 People
 achieved this

Make it through Surgery without Complications

Category: Health   
146 People
 in progress, 
105 People
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to only have one chin!

Category: Other   
11 People
 in progress, 
6 People
 achieved this

Live life with integrity and strive to be the best ME I can be with God's help.

Category: Spiritual Wellbeing   
10 People
 in progress, 
0 People
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Run a marathon in honor of grandfather who loved to run

Category: Friends and Family   
1 Person
 in progress, 
0 People
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Surgeon Testimonial

Eric Bour, M.D.
I really like Dr. Bour and his program. He has an outstanding program. Every week at support group meeting I am impressed with his staff and all the information I learn in meetings.
The thing I liked the least was the waiting list. He is so good that he is kept booked months in advance. Future patients need to have reasonable expectations. He does not perform drive through surgery. There are psychological tests, meetings with a psychologist, meetings with a nutritionist and pre-tests done to ensure that it is safe for you to have this surgery. Aftercare is absolutely emphasized but is not the only consideration with Dr. Bour. You have to take classes prior to being scheduled for surgery. If you don't take the classes you don't get the surgery. He wants to make sure that everyone knows exactly what they are getting into and what to do in any situation. There is a carefully structured aftercare program and classes that are mandatory. Dr. Bour is very knowledgeable and I have spoken with several of his patients to ask them questions as well. They all speak very highly of him. HE explains everything to you and you are SOOOO INFORMED!! I'll update more after surgery. :)
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Latest Surgery Support Comments

  • Comment by judyanne on 11/3/07 1:49 pm
    Tuesday 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 rita M. on 10/21/07 5:21 pm
    Just wanted to say congrats & good luck on your surgery! May God be watching you and keep you safe! Also that you have a smooth and speedy recovery! Soon you will be on the path to a healthier you! Just remember one day at a time! God Bless
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** My name is Angela  & I live in the Upstate of So.Carolina! I am 38 years old and look forward to meeting new people.  I would love to hear from anyone who would like to be "friends".  I will try to write updates as much as possible.   ** As of 09/03/08 **
Highest weight-July 07=341
Day of surgery-Nov 07=307
Current Weight= 224
GOAL: 165   


 

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9 month check up!
on September 3, 2008 6:48 pm
I met with Dr. Bour today.  I have lost  a total of 117 lbs.!!  I am little behind...but not by much.  I feel so much better!!  I weighed  224.  My goal is to be under 200 by my 1 year check up on 11-7-08!  Dr. Bour was pleased with my progress so far....no complaints.  I am still walking at lunch, swimming and using the elipitical machine (which just about kills me!!)  that is so tough!
I have also started working a second job and I am taking a class at TECH!! busy...busy..which is all good. 

I am leaving on a cruise next week - leaving from New York, then Boston, then Portland, Maine then Halifax and St. John, Canada... It should be really pretty with the fall colors.  I am going with 16 other friends/church people.  I am sooooooooooo looking forward to it. 

I will post again at my 1 year check up.  I had one friend have the surgery in June and I have 2 friends having this surgery  later-  One Sept 15 and one later in the year.  Dr. Bour is so great.
I am very thankful for this opportunity!
God bless...till next time! :)
Angela
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Eating slow and eating 4 oz total!
on July 24, 2008 11:11 am
Well...as I really worried how I would do with eating less.  I mean...you get used to eating more...it's so  hard to go back.  I am eating my meals I buy from Nutrition Solutions ON THE WHITE PLATES!!!  SO far so good.  When I went to support group Tuesday, I had lost 2 more lbs since last Wednesday when I met with Cammy.  So that was good. 
After support my surgery sister Cathy and I went to Applebee's to catch up and eat!! yumm.....it was so good.  JUST FYI -- I ordered off the Kids menu and on Tuesday's.....it is  99 cents for kids meals...Yeah!!  Our waitresses name was Gina and it was the Applebee's on Woodruff Rd.  Thanks Cathy for listening to me....we are soooooooo much alike... it's really funny some times when we are together, we think alike, talk alike etc...... Can hardly wait to get together soon with Deidre!!

Anyway........I will keep truckin on... I still would like to lose 50-65 more lbs. Once I lose 50 lbs...Plastic Surgery consult...here I come.  Yeah!!
So far it's been an incrediable journey, and one that I would not change.  People going into this need to know that it a ride....one with curves, hills, valleys and sometimes speed limits! ha!!  Sometimes it is also a bumpty ride...but enjoy it!! 
Til next time...
Angela

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Slow weight loss!!-FRUSTRATING!!
on July 18, 2008 10:23 am
Ugh.....whoever says this was the "EASY" way out...I will personally strangle them!!  This is not easy.  I met with Pysch doctor who then referred me to Cammy the dietian.  My weight loss has come to a slow -I even keep a food diary and exercise daily....what is going on??  From all appearances..i am doing everything right....  At my 6 month check up I even stated..i felt it was slow... So I started buying my  meals from the Nutrition Solution so I could monitor  my portions.  You would think portion control right??!!!

Well....after meeting with Cammy....I found out that I have been ordering the wrong meals! Dan has been selling me the 4 oz size.  ( which is 4 oz meat and 4 oz veggie)....which he told me was 2 oz meat and 2oz veggie...so basically I have been eating 8 oz of food!  I started crying!! I am pissed off to say the least!   The one thing I was most worried about--- stretching my pouch has happened! I am so upset.  Yes...many times I cannot  finish the whole meal thing...but still!!  Why me??
So I bought some 2 oz meals yesterday. Next week I am bumping up my excercise from 30 mintues to 45 minutes.  My 9 month check up is in a few weeks.   I am still upset and that was yesterday. Nothing can be done now...I just need to really eat small amounts and hope it will shrink back!!  Please God - I have more  to lose and I am not done!  I want to lose  50-65 more lbs,  I am losing some...but like 1 lb a week instead of 2-3 lbs a week.   Thanks for listening to my rambling Til next time..
Angela
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6 month check up with Dr. Bour
on May 15, 2008 8:50 am
I had my visit with the dietian and Dr. Bour on Friday.  It went very well.  I am doing good and he seemed pleased with my progess.  I had lost 66 lbs since surgery.  Still at 241 lbs the day of visit (although I have lost 3 lbs since Friday)  I am right at 103 lbs lost since I started my 6 month diet history. YAAAHHHOOOO!!  I feel so much better that  I can not  find the right words to say how good I feel and how much better I get around.  Dr. Bour said my labs looked great...everything was in normal range except B-12..which was a little high but not too bad.  He wants me to lose about 20 lbs in the next 3 months at my 9 month check..which I think is totally doable!  ESPECIALLY in  the summer when I will be more active and exercising more (now that I have a pool)  ...plus no more excuses. I am feeling better..I should be MORE active. Thanks for reading! Til next time........:)
Angela H
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6 months ago today!
on May 6, 2008 9:08 am
Time has just flown by ! I can hardly believe that it has been 6 months since I went into the hospital for surgery. NO REGRETS!  Doing good and feeling better every single day.  I still have 86 lbs to go...but I keep trying and doing the best that I can.  I appreciate all the support I have received from family and friends! THANK YOU!
Angela
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My story is no different from any other person's story on  this web site.  Many thanks to all of my friends who are supporting me through this web site.  Most weekends I spend quite a few hours scanning different profiles to learn and read about the good, bad and the ugly! lol   I know that people come in all shapes and sizes and I respect that 100% .  Each person must decide for themeselves what will work and what does not.  I thought orginally that I would never have the surgery myself.  However, I changed my mind and I am ready to embrace a healthier lifestyle.  It will take discpline to make the correct choices. I  have struggled with my weight mostly in my adult life.  I was a premie baby...so when I was younger I was smaller.   I am learning all I can about what is the right decision for me.  Today is 7-12-07- I am just starting this Weight loss journey.  I went an informational group meeting today and I am considering RNY -gastric surgery.  My mother had an gastric bypass called MGB "Mini-gastric bypass".  She has done very well and has lost 150 lbs!! - 4 year post-op. (6-5-03)  We will see how long this beginning paperwork process is and if my insurance will pay for it.  That is a key factor!!Thanks for all the support! Thanks for reading. 

 


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