Username: carol1234
Location: NY
Member Since: 4/7/2008
Surgery date scheduled
Surgery Type: RNY (06/20/08)
Surgeon: Matthew A. Fitzer

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My goal is to became a happier healthy ME!

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Surgeon Testimonial

Matthew A. Fitzer
I have met with the Dr. one time. He was very busy but appeared well informed. The drs staff is excellent and pleasant.

I will continue to update as time goes on in hopes it will assist others in making thier choice in medical providers.

Member Interests

Dogs - I have a yellow lab named Shiloh. He's a sweet heart
Theater - I like to see shows, but rarely get to go. I will work on that.
Flowers - I absolutely love flowers... goal is to become a great gardener
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Hospital Reviews

(Utica, NY) - Faxton-St Lukes Healthcare

Latest Surgery Support Comments

Comment by teresasmiles on 6/21/08 7:24 pm

I hope that your surgery went well and that you are doing well. Congratulations and welcome to the loosing side!

Comment by lulu_48080 on 6/21/08 11:10 am

Hey Carol, I hope all went smooth. Be sure to post when you are up to it!!!

Comment by Kristin24 on 6/19/08 5:55 pm

Carol- I will be thinking of you tomorrow when I drive by the hospital. I am sure you are nervous which is natural, but Dr. Fitzer is wonderful as weill as the hospital staff. Contact me if you need anything. Are you bringing a cell phone with you?? Send me a message with your number and I will call to check in on you!! Hugs and best wishes!! Kristin

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Hello, my name is Carol. I decided that I needed a better tool in which to gain control of my weight issues. I have gained and lost thousands of pounds in my life.

Surgery on June 20, 2008 was a success! My 1st 3 week post - operative visit on Jully11th, 2008, I have lost 31lbs. Wow!

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I'm home !
on June 23, 2008 5:25 am

I'm home from surgery. A couple of rough days, but over all everything went well. Dr. Fitzer and the staff at Faxton-St. Lukes Hospital were wonderful! The nurses are amazing ! Thank you all so much. I'm having a tough time drinking or even thinking about wanting to drink, my wonderful husband acts like a drill sergeant nurse.... he keeps reminding me sip, sip,sip,,,,, walk, walk walk. God I love him . thanks for all your support.

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Sugery date !
on May 10, 2008 9:41 am

I have met with Dr. Fitzer from New Hartford, NY. My surgery is scheduled for June 20th, 08. Yikes !!! I find his staff pleasant and helpful. I would really like to develop some on line friends for support through this process.

Good Luck to all.

Carol

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My Story

My story is very similiar to most others. I have been over weight all my adult life. I guess food is a crutch. I was successful in quiting smoking 4 years ago. I just have not been able to gain the upper hand with the food addiction. I like me. I would like a better me. I want to be feel comfortable in social situations, traveling and not have my weight limit my choice of activities. I am very nervous about surgery, I can't believe I have made a choice to have an elective surgery. I feel its certainly the ultimate choice for weight loss. My husband is supportive but apprehensive. He also has weight issues and feels this choice will have dramatic impact on our lives. I think he is right. He will not have his eating partner. I hope it will lead both of us into healhier choices

My husband is the love of my life. We met late in life. He is one of the most kind, loving and supportive people I have ever known. He pampers me and I feel like a princess. It's a bit embarassing. He went to my initial consult with me, his choice. He asked alot of questions and expressed his concerns. I love him for being so involved. He is my life. I have 2 wonderful adult sons and he treats them like his own.

I'm usually the person all others in my life come to for advice, help and comfort. I'm usually always confident and thus I find my nervous thougts a different arena for me. I find this forum helpful, because I can share my most inner thoughts without being embarassed. I thank all my new OH friends.

Carol