Username: Bobbyerock
Location: Baton Rouge, LA, USA
Member Since: 7/21/2005
Post Op
Surgery Type: RNY (07/24/06)
Surgeon: Mark G Hausmann

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wear a size 14 in everything

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Lose 30 lbs

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weigh less than my husband

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Make sure that everyone I meet knows how awesome God is!

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Surgeon Testimonial

Mark G Hausmann
My first impression of him was WOW. He is very handsome. Also very knowledgeable. He was to the point and answer all my questions before they were asked. He gave me the pros and cons on all the procedures even the ones he doesn't do. He offered to find a surgeon for me if I wanted the procedures he doesn't do. Ask to meet my husband and kids. Amazing! His office has a structured aftercare program. On a scale of 1 to 10 I would rate Dr. H. a 1,000,000. He is an exceptional surgeon and cool under pressure. He almost demands aftercare and has the program there for you. You couldn't be in better hands. His staff is A-#1.

Member Interests

Books & Literature - One of my favorite past-times.
Family & Friends - I have four beautiful children, 3 boys and 1 girl. The sunshine in my life!
Dogs - Two lovable pits Lucy Lue and Suzy Sue
Board Games & Puzzles - I enjoy playing tetris and word puzzles.
Music - I like all kinds of music. Fav song today- Loosen up my buttons!
Cooking & Baking - I love to cook even more than I love to eat!
Cooking & Baking - Still cooking most of the same, my family still has to eat.
Fishing Boats - I love to go fishing in the boat. We dont get to do it as much as I would like.
Computer and Internet Surfing - Its a part of my job and I spend some leisure time on the internet as well.
Deer Hunting - My husband's favorite pasttime! Its that time of the year

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Latest Surgery Support Comments

Comment by Kimberly Novak on 7/31/06 1:19 pm

Wishing you all the best as you begin your life changing journey~~Kim

Comment by Bobbyerock on 7/27/06 6:35 am

Hi! I am home. Many thanks to Cindee and Frances who were there for me.They are truly angels. Trying to move around all I can but it isnt easy. But no one said it would be. I know it will be worth it. Sipping alot but not hungry at all. Thanks for all your support. more later Bobbye

Comment by patsy J. on 7/25/06 1:30 pm

Our thoughts and prayers are with you for a speedy recovery, Bejai! Love, Patsy

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Hi, I'm Bejai! I am 46, married to a wonderful man and mother of 3 handsome boys and 1 beautiful girl. I can say without hesitation I haven't had any extraordinary troubles with my kids. Just the normal kids stuff. I believe putting Christ first in our lives has made the difference. I have had a fearsome weight battle for a very long time as have most of us. Sometimes I would win sometimes I would lose. Well I have won the war. I realized the battle was not mine but the Lord's and I gave it to him and of course, He won! Always be careful what you pray for but do pray. My surgery was July 24, 2006 and my 46th birthday was July 26, 2006. Best present I have ever given myself. I can honestly say my life has changed for the better. The surgery was not and is not a cure, but it is a means to an end if used correctly. I have been Blessed with this and I intend to use it to the fullest. I would tell anyone considering the surgery to research and make sure you are ready for the changes you need to make and the changes this will bring. Its been an awesome journey so far and I am looking forward! TTYL!!

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Well, well,well.
on September 20, 2007 12:08 pm

Well at 14 months out here is where I am today. Wow, what a journey it has been. It still very hard to believe. Yes I look the same to me, but very different to everyone else. No my life is not now perfect, but it is much, much better, Perscriptions gone, knee pain still there but not NEARLY as bad. No body is waiting for me to catch up the are busy trying to keep up. I have been better than Blessed and I am very grateful. My only regret is that I waited so long to do it!

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Pictures
on June 22, 2007 7:35 am

I actually added a couple. Ha, who would have thought

. The camera dodger has evolved.

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Over the 8 month hump
on March 26, 2007 11:14 am

Well I have crossed that 8 month threshold. 122 lbs lighter and minor issues, soon to be resolved. Feeling pretty good otherwise. Still having those private WOW moments and enjoying each and every one. I hope everyone reading this is well and that you realize how Blessed you are. I do! Have a great life!!

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WOW moments never cease!
on March 7, 2007 9:20 am

Hello all, I'm baaaccckkk! I had a heck of a day yesterday. I put on my 19-year old son's jean shorts and lo and behold they fit. Cute as a button. It was especially nice because he had no more than 10 minutes before, told me that they would not fit. Of course he promptly gave them to me, or did he really? I remembered I bought them to begin with. Ha!

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Hi there!
on February 16, 2007 7:25 am

Well I hope and pray this finds you well. I'm better than Blessed! Today is the 16th day of February 2007. Great things going on. Had a really WOW Valentine's Day. My DH brought me an outfit for V-Day, from Old Navy no less and it fits. Dang! He actually brought one for me and one for my daughter, from Old Navy. I could never buy anything there except maybe a sweatshirt from the mens section. Dang! Made my day easy. He was pretty please with himself and with me too I think. Everthing has been rolling along. Really sore for some reason had a superb workout on Tuesday, still feeling the affects today. Being trying to stick to my rules. Getting most of my protein from foods these days. Feeling pretty good today. I had been battling fatigue, but I think my thyroid meds were way off. So I upped everthing. Trying to get straight. Long weekend ahead {Mardi Gras} here. May make a parade or two. Well more later!

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July 4, 2006. Happy Fourth of July to all. Trying not to eat too many carbs. Had lots of boiled crabs though. More than ready for that surgery date to get here. Thankful for all of your well wishes. I had some minor oral surgery on th 27th of June so I missed the support group meeting, hoping to make it for sure next month. More later.

July 5, 2006. Well there are now 19 days until my new birthday. Wow, am I excited. Trying to prepare myself and my family for the great changes to come. More later!

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July 9, 2006 Ha, 15 days until surgery. Still getting things together. Trying different soups. I havent found any chewable vitamins I like better than Viactiv, but that is not calcium citrate. Practicing eating slower. Less and less carbonated beverages. I know they have to go in order for me to reach my goals.

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July 10, 2006 ___ 14 days and counting!

July 12, 2006 Well Pre-op today and everything went well, took allday. Meeting with Dr. Hausmann went well. I have lost 9.5 lbs since I saw him last. DH went with me. He was not happy but ok. Everything went well. I hadn't expected to get all of the pre-op done but it happened. Nothing left to do but wait for the 24th to get here. WOW!

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July 18, 2006 Hello, 6 days to go. I had a few discouraging occurences on yesterday. But I press on. Looking foward to a healthy future. I refuse to let the devil steal my joy. See you on the other side soon!

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July 20, 2006, 4 days to go and counting. Well the anxiety has set in. Not that the surgery will be problematic or that I have changed my mind. I keep feeling this is all a dream and I am going to wake up and they are going to say "NO Surgery for you, You missed a form, you insurance lied, we changed our minds". Sounds silly but makes me anxious. I keep going over paperwork trying to make sure I have dotted every i and crossed every t. I need to just take some time and pray.

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July 23, 2006. Hi, Its surgery eve and all is well. Mass was pretty good this morning. Although Father Case is leaving, his sermon was very good and on point. Well I am looking forward to tomorrow. See yo on the other side.

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August 1, 2006
Hello there. I came home on July 26 (my birthday). I thought postop would have been more problematic but it wasn't. I am blessed in that regard. Frances and Cindee came to see me off to surgery. What angels!! My husband was there from start to finish. My oldest son and his fiance came to see me in ICU at 1am. Of course I was sleeping how many minutes do you get to do that in a hospital. Not very many. Thanks for all the good wishes before and after my surgery. More later!

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September 18, 2006 Well I have been MIA for a minute now. Lots has happened and I have been busy. Down about 50lbs from my first surgeons visit. Lost 4 dress sizes somewhere( Im not looking for them either). Having lots of fun. Danced with my daughter in the mother daughter dance at church (liturgical dance)
Having more energy really helps. I hadn't really realized how much I wasn't living. Still prodding along using my tool to the best of my ability. Exercising but not enough, joining the YMCA pretty soon. more later!

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10/5/06 Well where have I been? Very busy. Pounds and inches gone forever. Glad to see them leave. Feeling pretty good now. Stuffed from lunch. I don't understand anymore how a kid can eat a whole kids meal. Dang thats a lot of food. (ha ha) can't believe I said that. Ohhh but I did. Everything about my lifestyle has changed. For the better. I feel better, eat better, sleep better, live better. I am truly blessed. Hope your journey is going as well.

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Member Interests:

Books & Literature - One of my favorite past-times.

- One of my favorite past-times.

Family & Friends - I have four beautiful children, 3 boys and 1 girl. The sunshine in my life!

Dogs - Two lovable pits Lucy Lue and Suzy Sue

Board Games & Puzzles - I enjoy playing tetris and word puzzles.

Music - I like all kinds of music. Fav song today- Loosen up my buttons!

Cooking & Baking - I love to cook even more than I love to eat!

Cooking & Baking - Still cooking most of the same, my family still has to eat.

Fishing Boats - I love to go fishing in the boat. We dont get to do it as much as I would like.

Computer and Internet Surfing - Its a part of my job and I spend some leisure time on the internet as well.

Deer Hunting - My husband's favorite pasttime! Its that time of the year

Click here to see interests of other ObesityHelp members.

Surgeon Info:
Surgeon: Mark G Hausmann
My first impression of him was WOW. He is very handsome. Also very knowledgeable. He was to the point and answer all my questions before they were asked. He gave me the pros and cons on all the procedures even the ones he doesn't do. He offered to find a surgeon for me if I wanted the procedures he doesn't do. Ask to meet my husband and kids. Amazing! His office has a structured aftercare program. On a scale of 1 to 10 I would rate Dr. H. a 1,000,000. He is an exceptional surgeon and cool under pressure. He almost demands aftercare and has the program there for you. You couldn't be in better hands. His staff is A-#1.
Insurer Info:
American LifeCare., I.W. Local
I am actually blessed to have 2 insurers. One has already ok'd the surgery via phone. Still waiting to hear from the primary insurer. I am not hopeful that they will cover the surgery. I am sure however that God will fix it for me anyway. *** UPDATE= OF course the insurance that cost the most and pays the most has denied the surgery. They say there is a written exculsion, I haven't seen it. Great news, the other insurance, American Lifecare has approved the surgery. It remains to be seen how much they will pay but GOD IS GOOD!