Courtneys Profile

Name: Courtney P
Username: court
Location: Northern, VA, USA
Member Since: 9/28/2005
BMI: 26.4
Post Op
Surgery Type: RNY (12/05/06)
Surgeon: Amir Moazzez M.D.

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Surgeon Testimonial

Amir Moazzez M.D.
My first impression of Dr. Moazzez was that he is a very qualified surgeon. He answered all of my questions and even took the time to help me make my final decision on what method would be best for me and my future. His office staff is extremely nice, I was very impressed with how comfortable they made me feel. I would highly recommend Dr. Moazzez and his staff to anyone in the Northern Virginia area that is interested in WLS.

Member Interests

Family & Friends - they come first
Dogs - I have a sweet pitbull, Justice...and a huge chocolate lab, Duke
Dancing - love it!
Running & Jogging - cant wait to run my first 5k
Fishing - quality time with my Dad:)
Football - Go Redskins!!!
Cruises - the only way to vacation.
WLS in your 20's - Oh Lawd...Im 26
WLS Light-Weights

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Latest Surgery Support Comments

Comment by alligatorpgr on 12/4/06 11:43 pm

Good luck on your surgery today :-) My you have a safe surgery and speedy recovery. Alli

Comment by tltompkins on 12/4/06 7:09 pm

I prayed for an easy surgery and a speedy recovery. Hugs!!!! Lynn!!! I'll be joining you soon on the bench....save me a seat!!!

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court's Blog

No, I didnt fall off of the face of the earth.
on September 25, 2007 12:59 pm

Ahh, the changes. First, I have lost 104 lbs!!! I still cant believe it.

These past months have been a roller coaster to say the least. I wouldnt change my decision by any means but I did find myself doing things that I SWORE I wouldn't. My biggest mistake was thinking that losing weight was my only problem. Well, the weight came off and it didnt change everything. But, Im working at everything and trying to be satisfied. Dont get me wrong I dont want to sound ungrateful but adjusting has been harder than I thought.

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A little update
on February 16, 2007 5:16 pm

Things are really looking up! Dont get me wrong...there have been a few bumps in the road; but so far Im down 60 pounds.
I have had some wonderful changes in the past few months. I got a promotion at work and Im moving into a beautiful townhouse..finally leaving my parents! They are so wonderful, but its time to go:)
As far as my surgery goes; the changes in my body have been amazing. I am still meeting with my trainer and am really happy with my progress. Still having a hard time getting all of my fluids in though...but Im working on it.
The whole not drinking thing is going okay...but I do miss it:( I still go out and have fun; but now Im the DD. Drunks can be annoying...wonder if I was annoying? hahha

Some of my new favorites:
Grilled chicken
Turkey Lunch meat with cheese
Laughing Cow creamy swiss cheese...the wedges are the perfect size.
Beans...any type
Arizona Diet Green Tea with honey
Advant Edge Chocolate proten shakes
Blackend Salmon
Morning Star soy burgers
peanuts
Tuna salad...never liked tuna before
Chicken Salad

Things I miss:
Mexican Food
Chips
Coke Zero
Alcohol
Buffalo wings
Pizza
(although I miss these things...the weighloss feels so much better)

Now its your turn!! Tell me whats on your menu:)

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The Holidays....sober?!?
on January 1, 2007 8:59 am

Well, the holidays have come and gone and I was sober the whole entire time! That hasnt happened since before college... To my surprise, I still had a blast.
In four more days I will be a month out, it is really hard to believe. The weight loss is amazing and all I hear is "look at your face". The attention and support is really nice.
Anyway, I hope everyone has a wonderful 2007.

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2 weeks and Counting
on December 19, 2006 7:16 am

What a difference a week makes! I feel great, just getting back into the swing of things.

Last week I was cleared to have pureed foods and let me tell ya...it made a world of difference. As soon as I started eating the nausea went away. So far(knock on wood) I have been able to tolerate everything that I have tried. Some of my favorites are..
Refried beans with a little melted reduced fat cheese.
Fat free ricotta cheese with classico spaghetti sauce
Canned chicken with fat free chive and onion cream cheese.
Green beans.
Any other pureed food ideas would be greatly appreciated.

Tomorrow I start back to work......hopefully everything will be great.

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1 week Post-Op
on December 12, 2006 6:19 am

Well, I made it! I arrived at Fair Oaks Hospital around 6:00am and registered. I honestly wasnt nervous, I asked Dr. Moazzez(my McDreamy) what he was was going to listen to while he was performing my surgery...I suggested Justin Timberlake's Im bringing sexy back....he said NO WAY...hhahah. He said that he was going to try out his new Johnny Cash CD, which was fine with me:).
I came out of surgery with the tube still down my throat, it made me gag a little bit, but I dont really remember being uncomfortable. Then someone went to lunch so I had to stay in recovery longer than usual. My poor Mom was wondering where I was. Finally, they took me to my room and I pretty much slept all day.
Later that night I woke up and I thought I was going to die from thirst, but I knew I couldnt have anything until my leak test. So, I called the nurse to help me get up to brush my teeth. When she came in she said "OMG are you itching"? I looked down and realized I had scratches all over my arms. I had a reaction to morphine so she gave me some allergy medicine. Then I got up to brush my teeth and the nausea was overwhelming! So, she gave me some anti-nausea medicine and I was back in my bed asleep.
The next day I went down to have my leak test and I was exhausted. The leak test almost made me throw up...discusting!!! But, I came out with no leaks and all I could think about was ice chips...yay!!
Back up to my room I went and I had a ton of ice chips and was very content. Then later in the day I had quite a few visitors and walked the halls a lot. After a long day I slept really well that night.
Then the next day Dr.Moazzez came and removed my drain...that is such a weird feeling. Then I was discharged:)
The next day at home everything was going fine...until Saturday.
Saturday was pretty much the worst day of my life. I was sick to my stomach that I couldnt even sit up and if I stood up I would start to dry heave(sp). Sunday was a little better but not much. However, yesterday I felt pretty good all day...then today I woke up and feel a little weird.
When am I going to feel semi-normal??? I have been questioning why I did this, and in the long run I know why, but this recovery process has been rough.
Down 20 lbs in 7 days.

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