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lose 30 lbs by Easter

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Surgeon Testimonial

Andrew G.Hargroder
Hey there...Dr. Hargroder was great!!! My Sleeve went great!! I'm in minimal pain and discomfort! The wounds are healing great. His office is very prompt with answering questions, and returning calls!!! Cindy is the greatest, she has all the answers, and when she dosen't, his PA Holly does!!! I feely totally confident and safe, suggesting anyone to see him!!!
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  • Comment by becky on 9/22/08 4:54 pm
    I Said a Prayer of Healing for you -- body, mind and soul -- That God would bring you comfort to restore and make you whole. I prayed you'd be surrounded by His awesome love and healing, Dispelling all anxiety or pain you might be feeling. Finally, I prayed you'd be uplifted by His grace, and feel yourself enfolded in the peace of His embrace. Wishing you all the best on your journey for a healthy happy new you. Skinny Wishes ~
  • Comment by joanie64 on 9/14/08 8:20 pm
    Hi Crystal I was wondering if you had your surgery yet? I am moving back to La from chattanooga tennessee this month and as soon as I get back there I was considering Dr Hargroder for my vsg . just wondering how everything went . Good luck and please let me know.
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2 MONTHS
posted on 11/29/08 6:35 pm

HEY EVERYONE!!!

IT'S BEEN 2 MONTHS SINCE I'VE HAD MY WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY!  I AM FEELING BETTER THAN GREAT!  ON MY ACTUAL 2 MONTH ANNIVERSARY I MADE IT TO 30 POUNDS LOST!  HOW EXCITING.  I THINK I'M AROUND A TOTAL 50 SINCE MY HIGHEST WEIGHT.  I BELIEVE I AM TOTALLY HEALED, MY INCISIONS HAVE ALL HEALED UP, AND I'M EATTING NORMALY NOW, OR WHAT I CAN NOW CONSIDER NORMAL FOR MYSELF!  I AM ENCOURAGED TO AVOID BEEF, RED MEATS, PASTA, BREAD AND RICE FOR 6 MONTHS, D/T THE BEEF AND RED MEATS ARE HARDER FOR THE STOMACH TO DIGEST, AND THE STARCHES WILL SLOW DOWN WEIGHT LOSS.  I'M NOTICING THAT ABOUT EVERY 3 WEEKS I HIT A "STALL" WHERE THE SCALE STOPS MOVING, I'M ALSO CORRILATING(SP) THAT WITH MY CYCLE (SORRY TMI).  IT'S ALL GOOD THOUGH, THE SCALE GETS MOVING ABOUT 1-1 1/2 WEEKS AFTER STALLING!  I'M HOPING TO BE DOWN 40LBS BY THANKSGIVING.  I'M NOT SURE IF I MENTIONED THAT WITH MY PRE-OP LAB WORK, I LEARNED THAT I AM DIABETIC, BUT MY INTERNIST BELIEVES THAT BY MY APPT WITH HIM IN JANURARY I WILL BE OFF OF MY MEDS!!!  I JUST CAN'T BEGIN TO IMAGINE HOW SICK I WOULD HAVE GOTTEN BEFORE FINDING OUT ABOUT MY DIABETIES??  JUST PRIOR TO SURGERY, I WOULD BE SO VERY TIRED, WANTING TO SLEEP ALL THE TIME, SINCE SURGERY (I BELIEVE SINCE TREATING MY DIABETIES) THINGS HAVE BEEN SO MUCH BETTER!!!  i ALLOWED MYSELF A SMALL PIECE OF PECAN PIE, AND MY LEVELS WERE GOOD THAT NIGHT.  I HOPE EVERYONE HAD A WONDERFUL THANKSGIVING, AND WISHING EVERYONE A VERRY MERRY CHRISTMAS!!  I WILL POST AN UPDATE AROUND CHRISTMAS, WHICH THEN PUTS ME AT 3 MONTHS OUT!  HOPEFULLY TO TELL YOU GUYS I'M DOWN ANOTHER 10LBS!! 




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