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Username: cindyz
Location: CA
Member Since: 2/21/2006
BMI: 25.3
Post Op
Surgery Type: RNY (06/16/06)
Surgeon: Alan C. Wittgrove M.D.

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Alan C. Wittgrove M.D.
Dr. Wittgrove seems completely devoted to his science. He has a perfect or near perfect record and takes pride in that.
Surgery went well, absolutely no complications. Same with recovery.

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Are we grateful... Really Grateful.
on November 27, 2006 7:15 pm

This is a beautiful Thought and one we should all embrace.
Thank you Cajun Girl Life is so precious
Be grateful:

Today, when I awoke, I suddenly realized that this is the best day of my life, ever
There were times when I wondered if I would make it to today; but I did!
And because I did I'm going to celebrate!
Today, I'm going to celebrate what an unbelievable life I have had so far: the accomplishments, the many blessings, and, yes, even the hardships because they have served to make me stronger.
I will go through this day with my head held high and a happy heart.
I will marvel at God's seemingly simple gifts:
the morning dew,
the sun,
the clouds,
the trees,
the flowers,
the birds.
Today, none of these miraculous creations will escape my notice
Today, I will share my excitement for life with other people.
I'll make someone smile.
I'll go out of my way to perform an unexpected act of kindness for someone I don't even know.
Today, I'll give a sincere compliment to someone who seems down. I'll tell a child how special he is, and I'll tell someone I love just how deeply I care for them and how much they mean to me.

Today is the day I quit worrying about what I don't have and start being grateful for all the wonderful things God has already given me. I'll remember that to worry is just a waste of time because my faith in God and his Divine Plan ensures everything will be just fine.

And tonight, before I go to bed, I'll go outside and raise my eyes to the heavens. I will stand in awe at the beauty of the stars and the moon, and I will praise God for these magnificent treasures.

As the day ends and I lay my head down on my pillow,
I will thank the Almighty for the best day of my life.
And I will sleep the sleep of a contented child,
excited with expectation because
I know tomorrow is going to be the best day of my life, ever!

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Nov 26, 2006 update
on November 26, 2006 10:24 pm

Lost 2 more pounds over the Thanksgiving weekend. I didn't expect that but it is a great surprise.

Hairloss
I need to address this issue. I've lost a LOT of hair. Every time I touch my hair another gob of it falls out. My clothes are always covered with shedding hair and my shower drain is feeling "full" of it. Now, I could cry (which I have) over it. I could buy a wig to cover it up. I could continue to be self-conscience about it..... But this weekend I decided to think of all the people I new with thin hair. I know quite a few. Most of them are thin people and very attractive. I decided to take on a more positive attitude about my "new and temporary" hair situation.
So, one positive thing that I came up with, is that it dries faster. That's a LOT less time in the morning blow-drying my hair. That's GOOD!
I find that if I have a good attitude, I am much happier. Maybe that works for you too. So, if you are losing your hair (or if you do later) remember to think of the thin people you know that have thin hair and remember how much less time you must spend getting your hair dry.
I hope this helps.

BENEFITS OF WEIGHTLOSS, so far
- I buy normal sized clothes
- no more stains on the front of shirts
- towels go all the way around.
- Seatbelts don't choke me.
- I can sit in a booth.
- I have a lap again.
- I need less naps.
- I can wear high heeled shoes again.
- fashion matters again.

TTFN

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The scale is moving!, November 9
on November 9, 2006 10:35 pm

The scale is finally moving! After over 2 1/2 weeks of nothing. The scale has finally started moving.
I've tried eating too much (can't do it), I've tried upping my calories (didn't seem to do anything), tried increasing my exercise (didn't do anything), protein up (nothing!). The stall just came, stayed for awhile and left on its own (it took a lot of my hair with it!).
I think I'm eating even less than before. Not only did I forget to eat breakfast today and yesterday, but also neglected lunch (so I had an apple 1/2 and cheese snack), but then I couldn't have dinner. I forced myself to have a late-night protein drink today.
Eating food is still a problem. I found that I don't seem to have any problems with sugars and fats (no more than before the surgery). But I don't want to get into any bad habits so I stay away like the plague. I hope that I won't start eating that stuff later and gain it all back (that would be my nightmare). At least I know that I won't get pregnant and mess it up that way.
I think I like alcohoic drinks more now than before. Those are the only sweet things that I've allowed myself to have. I limit myself to only 1/2 a martini or other drink. I used to allow myself 1 or 2 drinks before, but I always ate before drinking. Now, I can't eat much to absorb the alcohol, so I don't drink as much.
With the scale moving I usually lose a bunch of weight in a week, then I stall again. How much will I lose this time??? I'll have to update.

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