- Name: ~Beautiful One~
- Username: DetroitDiva
- Location: Suburban, MI, USA
- Member Since: 12/25/2004
- BMI: 36.9
- Post Op
- Surgery Type: RNY (05/25/06)
- Surgeon: Michael H. Wood M.D.
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Surgeon TestimonialMichael H. Wood M.D.I am impressed with Dr Wood, I think he is a really committed to Bariatric Surgery. I like the idea that he has 25 years surgical experience overall. I did have the pleasure of working in one of the hospitals he has practiced in. That sort of give me an an advantage.. I know about his caring attitude toward his patients and how they all "brag" on his bedside manner. I used to see him come in every morning and see each patient , which seems normal but if you know about hospitals, you'll know that sometimes thats a big deal to see YOUR physician and not the surgical resident!!! My consult with him only made me feel more confident in my decision to choose him as a surgeon and to have the procedure overall. He emphasizes aftercare, DIETS and the importance of following "THE GUIDELINES". He went into detail on the procedures he offered and the pros and cons of all of them. He does hold the patent onthe WOOD-SAPALA micropouch but doesnt force any procedure on you either way. My concern is that there is a long office wait(from other posts/reviews I've read), so I'll have to see about that with future appts. |
ITS A SMALL WORLD AFTER ALL!! on September 14, 2008 1:35 pm
I recently seen a fellow post op and forum member of BAF at a place of business. I had seen her profile on several occasions. I admired her results. I did find some of her pics a little much even vulgar at times. I felt that if she was comfortable with the displays........I really shouldn't care and didn't.
When I seen her, I was like hey how are you, are yo on OH? She lied and that's OK.
I did think long and hard about closing my profile down. I asked myself would I feel that way if someone asked me that?? I dont keep my surgery a secret though. Maybe she does and that is truly her right.
My background as a nurse makes it that much easier for me to speak, advocate and educate about the procedure.
I am FINALLY seriously contemplating leaving my job and in looking into new positions I still may close my profile for a while during my interview and job search process.
I guess I thought just because my profile was here to guide, help, educate and encourage others in a very difficult decision and on a very difficult journey that everyone else had theirs for the same reason.
I KNOW that some do, so I am re opening my profile to my friends for right now.
Thanks for the support as I continue to fight this battle.
Slowly but SURELY!!! on August 9, 2008 11:13 am
I'm slowly finding my way back to proper eating and exercise, not that my eating was really bad but I was lacking on my protein intake. I was definitely eating emotionally, and way to many carbs. I walk everyday afterwork, no matter how tired and I get up at 4am and do cardio before work. I really want to get into a spin class but I dont want another gym membership. I've never had a problem with my water intake. Every now again I have to have a diet pepsi or sprite zero. My family helps/pushes me to stay on track. I didnt realize how much it helps to just come to OH a couple of times a week. Just lurking on some of the sites, helps to motivate me and remind me WHY I had this extreme surgery. Just seeing others experience the same things and being able to relate helps. I plan to check in again soon.
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LIFE AS IT IS! on June 7, 2008 4:51 pm
I guess it seems that I had fallen off the face of the cyber~earth , just dealing with LIFE!! I am still dealing with my daughters illness and waiting on a suitable donor for her. My doctor had me on steroids and I gained almost 20 lbs , yeah I know on top of the stall I was already experiencing. I had almost decided to give up, but I cant.
I have been reconciled with my husband for some time now, I'm back to an exercise routine, not as rigorous as I'd like but its a start. Its great to have the help I need just so that I can again have the "ME" time and the time to exercise again.
I wanted to give a little update as it has been almost 7 months and I really haven't been on OH but a few times. Its nice to be back for those that have positive support and encouragement to share.
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A Dose of Honesty!!! on September 7, 2007 7:26 pm
Well things are starting to look up, maybe I did hear from my HR rep today and since workmans comp denied my calim they sent it to LTD, long term disability, thats who paid when I was off for my WLS. Speaking of my WLS......I hate to think I'm a failure but this freaking stall has lasted forever and I have no one to blame BUT MYSELF!!!!!..............Since I have been off I go to the gym 4-5 tmes a week and work myself out on the treadmill, the elliptical and sometimes do one to one with a trainer at the gym on just my arms and abs..................but I am back to that AWFUL, MENACING habit of late night snacking, its nothing but stress and old habits. I am devoted to this fight but it sure seems to be giving me a run for my $$$$.
As most of you are aware my dad passed in March, we were not as close as either of us would've like but he was my dad and I loved him so.................and one thing I could say with 100% certainty is that he LOVED all of his children, I didnt spend as much time with him as I got older because of the fact that he lived in Louisiana and his wife was wicked!!!!
Anyway were from a smalltown on the Louisiana/Arkansas border and everyone knows everyone.......................I always knew Cheryl Ford (WNBA Detroit Shock#35) was my couisin but only having seen her a few times as a kid didnt really mean much to me..............We were able to see each other again at my dads funeral..........I've attended games of hers and my daughter is crazy about her. Its situations like this that once again remind you of how short life is..................I just felt like sharing tonight................LIVE EVERYDAY LIKE ITS UR LAST!!!!
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WHAT'S REALLY GOING ON??? on September 1, 2007 3:18 pm
Well I'm currently on a stress leave from work, not that I can afford to be but the work related stress and the constant struggle to keep my daughter well and out of the hospital was taking a toll. Ajai just came back out of the hospital last week, she is much better.
As far as my job, I just work with too many women and the few men there, well they might as well be women too!! HaHa!
Ajai is being sponsored by the Make-A-Wish foundation, so she's really excited about that.
The stress was really putting my sncking out of control which was really bad because I had already hit a stall and it seemed to be lasting forever. Since I have been off I have been really putting in a workout at the gym, I have incresed my elliptical workout, the resistance and time, I also have been running, ok light jogging on the tredmill, but thats a 1st for me. If I could control the sncking when I am stressed, I would be fine. Everyone around me says that I am so devoted to my workouts and I do so well but it seems that the scale is standing still!!!
I will continue to fight in all things...........The battle of the bulge :-), to keep my sanity, to keep myself and my family happy, safe and healthy, I wish all reading my blog the same.
MUAH!!!
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My Story I'm a mother of two, a boy and a girl, so needless to say my baby having days are over . I have a large frame, but the weight really piled on with my first pregnancy. By the time I had my daughter, I felt it was time to make a change, that was 6 years ago. I'm just now deciding to make that change surgically. It's funny to think I was initially against Bariatric Surgery. Several friends and family members had the procedure and had positive results, and I still felt that wasn't an option for me, that I could lose without surgery! Hasn't happened yet! I'm a Registered Nurse, and I enjoy reading, shopping, surfing the net CONSTANTLY, traveling, spending time with my husband and children. I'm hoping when I lose the weight, I can return to some of my more active hobbies, dancing, roller skating (I know everyone rollerblades now), I'll try that too:) 
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I plan to make it 4 days a week. 
I've started my protein drinks again, usually 2 a day and I start my day with an ACHIEVE ONE, cold
coffee, I love it!!
I am again feeling that maybe just maybe I will reach my personal goal, my surgeons goal would make me look
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