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  • Username: bumblebug
  • Location: Spring, TX, USA
  • Member Since: 6/1/2007
  • BMI: 54.1
  • Post Op
  • Surgery Type: RNY (05/29/07)
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My surgeon is Dr. Jason Balette at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands, The Woodlands, TX. This is a fairly new program, but I knew I was in very capable hands. So much so that I was perfectly comfortable with being the first RNY performed at that facility. Let me start by saying from the first meeting I knew that this was the surgeon for me. He is a very compassionate and caring person, and never have I felt rushed at any visit. His seminar was very informative and gives information on both the LapBand and RNY procedures. I was already working with another surgeon preparing for LapBand surgery, but I was so glad that I went to Dr. Balette's seminar. Not only did I leave there with some great information, but also I found that RNY was a better option for me personally. Though I will say that there was not pressure from Dr. Balette in either direction. He gives you the information and will answer any question you have to help you make the right INFORMED decision that is best for you. He took time going over the consents with me and making sure I new everything I could expect and all the risks for the procedure. The office staff are all amazing! I always feel my calls are important and are handled very promptly. His nurse and assistants have always answered my concerns quickly and let me know that my needs are important to them. I have enjoyed sharing my progress with all of them and sometimes I wonder who gets more excited by my progress....me or them? :) This whole experience has been great, and Dr. Balette has been there every step of the way. Although there were times I felt I might be having too many questions are concerns, he has always been there to answer them and not once have I ever felt that a single concern was not important to him. I feel that this surgery has not only changed my life, but more importantly SAVED my life. I cannot believe the energy level I have and how great I feel! Things have changed so much for my family, and I can now enjoy life with my two young children. I feel that I have Dr. Balette to thank for that and could not have picked a better surgeon!
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4 Months Post Op!!!!
on September 29, 2007 9:42 pm
Ok, I really should be getting to bed as I have to work early tomorrow, but I had to post this before the day was over.  I am 4 months post op today and feeling great!!!  I had a little episode or two with some kidney stones and a reaction to the stent that was put in after the surgery to remove one, but that is all behind me now and I am feeling great!!!!  I was down to 249 lbs today so that is 76lbs since this all began and 68lbs since my surgery!  Only 11.5 lbs to the half way mark!!!  I feel wonderful and everyday it all gets easier!!!!  Of course hydration for me is always a battle.  I have adjusted my work schedule to accomodate a day off after working a 12 hour shift to help in this process, and you will see me carry water EVERYWHERE!!!

My next goal is to have lost 100lbs by my birthday in December and there is a great possibility that not only will that happen but I could be below 200 lbs by the holidays!  We shall see.  

My favorite quote right now "Slow and steady wins the race!  I may be the LAST turtle to cross the finish line, but I will look GREAT in my shell" (taken from The Biggest Loser)

Ok, I will try and update the pics too!
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