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Demesvar A. Jean-Baptiste M.D.
My first impression of Dr. JB was that he really cares about his patients. I have never seen a Dr. that actually held the support group meetings for his patients. I was completely impressed. He is outgoing and thorough. His concern is the patient not the paycheck! His office staff is top of the line. They are efficient and polite. They are there to answer any questions you have. Dr. JB, if he was rated on a scale of 1 - 10 .. he would be a 15. He is so informative on all the information you need know concerning before care, risks that can occur during surgery, and aftercare. He has the surgical competence that you want in a surgeon and the bedside manner you wish all doctors had! If you are looking for a Bariatric surgeon... GO SEE HIM.. he is worth it!!!!
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  • Comment by cheryl C. on 2/2/07 4:24 pm
    sure hope it went all smoothly for you girl....I will be so happy to be post op...........let me know how it all went....... good luck......
  • Comment by lv2beasahm on 1/30/07 5:22 pm
    Best wishes on your surgery tomorrow! Wishing you an easy operation and a safe, and quick recovery. Can't wait to join you on the Loser's Bench!!!! * Cyndi *
  • Comment by Alyson on 1/29/07 6:11 pm
    Congratulations on your surgery! May everything go smoothly for you and your husband!
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My name is Christine. I am 29 years old.  I have had a weight issue all of my life.  I am at a point in my life that I am really tired of being fat!  I want to be healthy.  I have two beautiful daughters and the most loving, compassionate, and supportive husband.  I want to be around to watch my daughters grow up and to grow old with my husband.  I feel like if i stay like this... i won't.  Right now my weight is 242 pounds.  This is not my heighest weight i have been at. I weighed 350 pds.  I have managed to lose 108 pds but not the right way.  I would go for days without eating.  I know that i should have never done it that way and i do regret it.  I have tried the dieting and yes some have worked.  Unfortunately, i cannot afford to pay over $100 a week on food for myself alone.  Anyways i have researched the RNY for many years and i am ready for a new lease on life.  I want to be able to run around with my girls and not get tired.  My job entails me working with children. It would be nice to be able to play a game with them without getting out of breath so quickly.  I am thankful that i do have the support of my husband. He too is going in for the RNY.  We are going into this as a team.  I am so grateful to have him in my life.  He is so supportive and i am so blessed to have him in my life.



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ChristineM's Blog
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09*30*07
on September 30, 2007 9:29 am
Well ive been slacking with my blog... life has been busy.  Right now im down 99 pds.. whoo hooooo..... I am very happy about that.  On the next note i have been pretty sick lately.  I went to see the doc and he feels that i either have a blockage or my left kidney is not fucntioning....in other words failing.  It sucks.  The worst case scenario is that i go in for surgery for some repairs.  I can deal with that.  It sucks that i was enjoying working out and i cant do that.  Ive been home from work for the past two weeks and that is driving me absolutely insane lol.  I am so not used to not working. Tomorrow i have to go for an x ray and Wednesday i will see my doc and find out all results and his plan of action.  I do have one more test to go for which i will be sedated for.  They are gonna give me an endoscopy with dye.  Yay me!  I just want to reassure anyone who is reading this that the health issue i am having is NOT caused from having RNY.  I had kidney problems in the past.... Please dont let this discourage you from getting the surgery... It was the best health decision i have ever made.  My nutrionist read my post on here and called me... and talked bout eating and what i should do and not do... My surgeon, nurse and nutritionist are absolutely wonderful people.  They are so caring and outgoing.... loves you guys!!! well im off to lay down for a bit..... i will update soon.
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08*01*07
on August 1, 2007 2:55 pm
Wow i did'nt realize how long its been since my last post!  Well i have just celebrated my 6 month surgerversary and my 30th birthday is tomorrow.  These past 6 months for me have been life changing.  I am down 81 pds since surgery and i went from a size 28 to... a size 12!!! I am so happy that i had this surgery.  Bobby is down 79 pds and has went from a size 44 to a loose 36 pant!  It has been such an amazing journey.  I dont miss food like i used to, i dont get jealous when i see someone eating chocolate cake or a twinkie lol, i have learned to make the right food choices.... and because of that... i am so much more healthier, i have so much more self esteem and self confidence!!!  Bobby wants to get me something or for my birthday.. and ya know what.. i dont want a thing.  I have him, the love of my life, i have my girls, and i have lost alot of weight.  I dont think i could ask for anything more.... Happy Birthday to me!!!!
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05*20*07
on May 20, 2007 5:09 pm
Well today is our 1 year anniversary.  Married for one year... its amazing.. but went too dam fast!!  Bobby completely spoiled me this weekend.  He bought me a beautiful hear necklace, took me out to a sushi bar.. not like we ate much but it was so nice!!! He got me a new cell since mine decided to just die.  His gift did not come in on time so until it does i got us a couples massage.  It was really nice we were side by side and got spoiled for an hour.  We came home and cuddled on the couch and had a nice dinner together.  I could not have asked for more.  He is so good to me.  My first marriage was such a bad one. I never knew love could really feel like this.  I feel so lucky to be married to him. He is everything to me and i feel like i cant tell him enough.  It was also nice that we lost over a 100 pds together.  To look back at us a year ago and see us now... is amazing.  I am also going to court on thursday.  We were talking about it today and he told me he took off work. I didnt think he could but yet again he surprised me.  I dont know what i would do without him.  Im the luckiest girl in the world!  I love you Bobby!  Muahssss
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05*15*07
on May 15, 2007 6:46 am
It's been awhile since i have posted.  Things have been a bit crazy for me between work, home, my girls and going back to court.  
Yesterday was a breaking point for me.  My boss who is also supposed to be my bff of 7 years ... i know lame at 30 LOL... just went off on me.  I am so short staffed at work and i just got another employee.  3 are really useless and my other two are godsent.  I had a child who got hurt... which happens and then the cops at my site for another issue and then my boss/bff walks in.  Things got a little hectic so i didnt have the chance to call the parent about his child.  Well when it comes down to it i had to take care of the issue with the police first. I must add i have 2 emt's on my site daily and the child was fine.  I got reamed from my boss.  I know im not the most perkiest person lately but i do have alot on my plate and im trying to handle everything as best as i can.  I am getting my work done but if im doing something wrong.. hey correct me.. more than willing to do what i need to do...... but nothing is ever said.  So at this point my boss is pissed. My big boss was supposed to let me have off on friday morning to go on a trip with my little one and now she changed her mind.  I told my daughter yesterday.  She is so mad at me. Wouldnt even talk to me.  I feel so bad but i need my job at this point and then on top of that. My ex with his comments.  I just lost it. I cried and cried.  Bobby was there for me and he just held me which helped me to a point. I still feel like crap about hurting my daughter and it kills me but its out of my control.  Court is also coming up and the stress is tremendous with that.  ughhhhhhhh i just want to run away!!!! On a different note... i am down 56 pounds... weighing in at 201.  I cant remember the last time i was this thin.  I cant wait to be in wonderland.  Now that i am done with my whining im going to lay down.  Woke up with my period and the cramps are horrendous... yay me.... till next time .... POOOOOOOOOOOOF!
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04*24*07
on April 24, 2007 8:57 am
Well i went for my 3 month check up today and all is good.  My scale at home says im 49 pounds down!!!! I can't wait to hit 50.  Such an amazing journey.  I love being able to go into a store now and not have to go straight to the plus department. It's a great feeling.  Lately i have been feeling like my hormones are all out of wack.  I have been a little ...maybe more than.. LOL... snippy lately!  My Darling Husband was so kind to bring it to my attention. LMAO!  At this point i wish i would just get a period.. but to no avail.. hasnt happened yet!  I am going to make an appt for the gyn. and get on some sort of B.C. to regulate me.  Everything seems to be quiet lately which has been good.  I am going back to court on May 24th to fight with the ex yet again.  This time i have a lawyer and im thinking my ex is realizing he is not going to get over on me yet again!  So that makes me very happy.  Work is crazy. I have so many projects... 8 weeks worth to get done in the next 7 weeks for the summer.. ughhhh.... but whatcha gonna do.  Other than that all is well. Until next time... Poooooof!
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My name is Christine.  I am 29 years old.  I am the mother of two beautiful daughters who are 7 and 9.  I am on my second marriage to the most wonderful man. I have struggled with my weight all of my life.  I turned to food for comfort as a young child at the age of 7.  I had a rough childhood.  Noone was there to supervise me to tell me not to eat the foods i was eating.  I only heard that i was too fat and should lose the weight.  At that age i did'nt comprehend it.  I had mistaken food for love.  When i turned 18 i lost all of my weight. I weighed 145 pds.  I was happy but i didnt lose the weight correctly.  I would eat once every 3 or 4 days.  At this time i met my 1st husband and i started eating again and i gained 20 pds.  Shortly after i became pregnant with my first daughter and i soared up to 350 pds.  I stayed like that for awhile and then became pregnant with my second daughter.  I managed to lose 20 pds during the pregnancy.  I give thanks to my cravings of ice! lol  After that my marriage started going sour and i dropped down to 225 pds.  I did'nt eat right due to the stress.  Again i lost it the wrong way.  Today i am at 242 pds.  I have managed to stay at this weight for the past 4 years.  I have'nt gained yet i have'nt been able to lose either.  My new hubby and i started discussing bariatric surgery about a year and half ago.  He also has a weight issue and has severe sleep apnea.  We decided to go for it.  We went in August for our consultations and decided this was right for us.  We both want to live long happy lives to see all our children.. i have 2 and he has 2 from our previous marriages .... grow and have families of their own.  Not to mention i want to grow old with my husband.  He is the love of my life.  I just can't imagine life without him.  As of right now we are just waiting on the rest of my paperwork to go back to the doctors from my insurance company.  We were told that we should be able to have our surgery at the end of February.  I have to say i am on a rollorcoaster of emotions but not in a bad way.