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Thomas Umbach, M.D.
When I first saw Dr. Umbach, I was attending a seminar that had many people there to listen in so I only saw him from a distance. When I got to actually meet with Dr. Umbach one-on-one, I grew confident that he is knowledgeable in the area of Bariatrics. I kept thinking that \"dang, my life will literally be in this mans hands\" it's frightening to think about if one thinks too deep about that. However, after listening to Dr. Umbach speak at a local seminar again, I had NO DOUBT whatsoever, that he knows what he is doing and takes bariatric surgery very seriously. He allowed me to speak with him again at the seminar and gave me his undivided attention. I am also aware that Dr. Gorrin will be assisting in my surgery and for that I am also grateful. What a team of doctors they have at the Oregon Bariatric Center and they are taking on yet another surgeon, Dr. Yarbrough,: Residency: Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota . I can see that this group means business and I feel very fortunate that they have chosen our area to form their practice.rnrnHeavy emphasis is placed on after care as well. I have been active in the local support group and plan to stay involved for a long time to come.
Member Interests
  • Computers & Internet - Learning and figuring things out is fun and challenging for me
  • Dogs - I want a Black Lab one day but for now I enjoy others dogs
  • Writing - Something I enjoy and would like to develop in time
  • Cards - I play Spades online almost every day a game or two...
  • Bowling - I'm on a Friday night social league, a beginner, and having so much fun!
  • Christianity - I have been a Christian for a little over a year now. Life is good!
  • Support Groups - Really enjoying my Bariatric Support Group and making new freinds

Latest Surgery Support Comments

  • Comment by Cira S. on 1/25/07 10:04 pm
    Congratulations on your surgery! Wishing you all the best an uneventful surgery and speedy recovery.
  • Comment by Echoes83 on 1/25/07 1:21 pm
    Hi, I just wanted to wish you well on your journey. I hope everything worked out fine and welcome to the loser's bench!
  • Comment by jnp2004 on 1/23/07 6:48 am
    Hi Darla, Just wanted to let you know everything is going to go great today and I will be there every step of the way for you...... Hugs, Pam
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Near the end of my goal countdown....
on September 20, 2007 2:23 am

Weight Goal Stats
Current Weight
Your weight is 146 lb as of 09/20/2007.

Weight Goal
Your goal is to weigh 140  lb by 11/30/2007

Goal Progress
You are currently 6  lb above the target weight.

The deadline for your goal is 71 days (10 weeks, 1 days) away.

To meet your goal you need to lose about 0.592 lb per week.

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Life is so worth living
on September 15, 2007 5:20 am
Hi all my friends out there,

Thank you for all the encouraging emails and support along the way during my journey.  I have made some wonderful friends through this process and would go through this all over again to have the health, peace of mind, and great friends I have gained along the way.

I started back to bowling since doc said I can now.  I'm having such a great time with it.. It's much fun reconnecting with folks we met last year and making some new freinds too.  

Randy, I haven't forgotten you.  We have a couple's night on the town planned so get ready to hear from me 

Here's to all of you, my friends through OH.com.......best wishes and success to you all!!

Darla

220/147/140
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New picture of me...taken with camera we just got
on September 2, 2007 10:47 pm
Hi Everyone,

We are learning how to use this camera and this is a picture David took of me tonight.  I'm 148 lbs here with still 8 lbs to go.

Also, I took one of David tonight so you can see what he looks like now.  He's been losing weight too since my eating habits have changed so much.

Darla
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