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Samer Mattar M.D.
Dr. Mattar is my surgeon. My first impression of him is that he is very knowledgeable and vested in his patients and their well being. The staff at the Clarian Bariatric Center appear very caring and committed. The Clarian family of professionals demand that every client and their family members have have extensive knowledge about pre-op and post-op procedures way before the discussion of surgery cross your lips and mind. For example, another patient and his family members spent approximately 4-6 hours at the center discussing the preparations for surgery and potential complication. The center also openly receives other clients from various centers for revision and/or education. In September 2007, the Clarian Bariactric Center received the distinguished award for \"The Center of Excellence.\" I'm proud to be a member of this family.
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Latest Surgery Support Comments

  • Comment by Y. Carroll on 12/26/07 9:34 am
    Todayis the first day of the rest of your life. I know you are going to do extremely well. I am encouraged by your commitment to getting healthy and hope to be joining you on the loosing side soon. You are in our prayers. Y
  • Comment by judyanne on 12/23/07 5:37 pm
    Wednesday is your day! Just remember you are on the journey of a lifetime. Try to enjoy every minute. It may sound weird now, but know that you are cared for and prayed for here, and all too soon this will be but a memory and you will be an inspiration to someone else. I am waiting for you on the losers' bench! ~ JudyAnne
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On my journey to WLS.......................................
I'm a 40 year old married mother of three daughters (17,8 & 7). I'm 5'7" and I weigh approximately 296 pounds. I've been overwieght for the majority of my adult life.  

    
Deegab40's Blog
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Giving Love in the New Year....... Welcome 2013
on December 28, 2012 8:32 am

Weight Stats.....

Consult:    317

Surgery:   298

Previous

Goal:         175

Current

Weight:    168

BMI:          26.5

 

Its been a couple of years since I've been on OH or posted. I struggled facing my past because I was afraid to lose track of my present. I'm making peace in the present and no longer living in fear of the unknown. I'm walking hand in hand with myself and understanding that the pounds were symptoms of bigger issues that lie underneath. This Journey has taken me to depths that I chose to forget, but its allowed me to make peace and grow from the various strengths I found in those areas. In some ways, those negative experience had value and good built into the experiences. Learn to love and value "SELF." I look forward to rebuilding my relationship with my OH family.

Love Debra 

 

 

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Target Goal Met!
on May 1, 2010 4:34 am
Weight Stats...

317/298/174/175/27.3
Consult/Surgery/Current/Goal/BMI

I'm truly proud of my ability and tenacity to meet and exceed my Target Weight Loss Goal. I continue to struggle with eating habits and emotional garbage (upcoming divorce and loss of friendships), but I remain focused and in the gym 5 to 6 times per week and sometimes twice per day. I was motivated after my last Bariatric Office Visit when my surgeon stated that I may see some weight gain at this point. I responded to him by saying, "Failure is not an option!" I've come to far to look back and accept minimal outcomes. Hell, he received a handsome check between me and my insurance. Should he refund me a portion of the Monies if I regain the weight? Its been a bumpy ride, but the journey is fulfilling and enriching. I'll post updates pics as soon as possible. The current pics were taken in March 2010 and I weighed around 184. Have a blessed day and weekend. Debra

PS. Lessons Learned-Love starts at home. Noone will ever love you more that you love yourself. The more you love yourself; the better you'll love others.
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Updates.......................................
on September 22, 2008 1:33 pm
Weight Status:

317/298/190/175-BMI 25.6
Consult/Surgery/Current/Goal-BMI

I worked out today. It felt good. I need to resume my focus on self. I've worked too hard to throw my progress away. These are among the many challenges that we'll face on our journey. I'm where God wants me to be to reflect and humble me throughout this journey. Keep me in prayer. God Bless, Dee.
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Update......................
on September 21, 2008 2:31 pm
Recent, weight gain and personal crisis has me in the dumps, but I resumed my work out today and despite everything thats going on, I plan to refocus on me. Keep me in prayer. God Bless, Dee.
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Update.....................
on September 2, 2008 2:56 am
Good Morning! I'm excited. I'm 11 pounds within my target weight of 175 pounds and I'm 8 months post surgery. This is a perfect weight for my height and my BMI will be approx. 26. I'm strugggling mentally and emotionally due to the breakdown of my marriage. My husband is less supportive and he has not accepted the change well. However, I didn't do this for him and I refuse to allow anything to sabotage my progress. I regressed, briefly, to my old eating patterns, but I quickly resumed my healthy eating regiment. My surgeon advised me that if my marriage was weak before the surgery, it will only weaken after the surgery. I'm no longer praying for a miracle. I'm praying that God will keep me sane through my struggles. God Bless, Debra.
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