Username: dyates2948
Location: Red Oak, TX, USA
Member Since: 3/9/2008
BMI: 42.1
Post Op
Surgery Type: Lap Band (04/16/08)
Surgeon: Watson Roye, Jr, M.D.

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Diane Six & Half Months from Lap Band
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Friends

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Goals

By the end of August, I want to be down another 10 pounds

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Surgeon Testimonial

Watson Roye, Jr, M.D.
I just couldn't get over the concern and the time he spent with me. He just explained everything in detail. He didn't push it off on the nurse.
I still think that he was what the good Lord had in mind for me having the surgery. The Lord closed a window and opened the gate when I found Dr. Roye. His whole staff was just great. I had all the information I needed in what to do before the surgery and the support that will be needed after the surgery. Including the Support Group that was the next day and I went met a lot of nice people.
I haven't found anything that I would like least because everything is so positive.
He knows what he is doing and he cares. He stresses aftercare and staying on your diet and the support group. He explained the risks of the surgery and made sure that I understand them. I have several medical problems and one of them is DVTs (live long) and I do understand that moving around will keep them from forming. He was for me a God send. I now know about the surgical competence (but I hear so many good things about him) or the bedside manner yet. I had my surgery Wednesday 4-16-08 and I was home that afternoon and when I saw him before surgery, he was very upbeat and when I saw him after surgery, he was still upbeat. His bedside manner was good for me. I did have an issue with my insulin and called his office but I also called my PCP and my questions were answer, by my PCP. His office didnn't call back, they were probably busy. I got it taken care of and that is what matters.

Member Interests

Family & Friends
Needlework, Knitting & Crocheting - Love to Crochet
Grandchildren - Have four grandkids, Justin learning to drive, Kristen being 1st chair
Grandchildren - Ryan, loves his Basketball & Cassie, loves her Care Bears

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Hospital Reviews

(Dallas, TX) - Dallas Methodist Health Systems

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Latest Surgery Support Comments

Comment by dyates2948 on 4/23/08 5:50 pm

4-23-08 Insulin has been decreased again. Suppose to monitor blood sugars til Friday and give report to doctor again. I am so proud that the blood sugars are soooo good.

Comment by dyates2948 on 4/19/08 1:11 pm

Insulins have been decreased. Getting out and doing a little something. Walking, walking, walking.

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dyates2948's Blog

No Exercise this week
on August 19, 2008 7:32 am

This has been the worse week for me. I haven't been able to go to water aerobics and this will last all week. It is raining and they won't let you get in the water if it is raining. I really miss it. I miss the people. It is fun and I will have to find something else to do this week. I guess I can walk around the local Wal Mart or grocery store. If I do that, it will be boring but it is exercise. I want to be down 50 pounds when I go back to the doctor's office Sept. 15. It is a goal and I want to make that goal. I have done well since I had the surgery and I just want this more than ever. I don't know what I want to prove but it is a goal I want to achieve. My life is improving with my health and I don't won't to miss this goal. It is a milestone for me. I guess I am afraid that I want go back to water aerobics, if I get out of the habit. I just have my fears right now. Oh well, God made the rain and I know he knows what he is doing. With him in my heart, I know I can do anything.

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Met Doctor Graham
on August 6, 2008 12:12 pm

I met the new doctor and I had lost 12 pounds from my last visit with Dr. Roye. I am soooo proud. Dr. Graham said I was losing like the RNY...I know that won't last but I am happy right now. I haven't been this weight since before the 1990's. I just can't express how I feel right now. My health is better, I can walk further and I can stand longer and have much more energy. I enjoy going to water aerobics and I am having so much fun. I realize that I am not alone.

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Going back to Doctor August 6, 2008
on August 3, 2008 11:45 am

It is August 3, 2008

Went on vacation and got back July 31st and son had surgery on 8-1-08. I haven't been able to exercise like I normally do for about two weeks. I go and see the new surgeon (Dr. Roye went to Amarillo) Dr. Andre Graham and I don't think I have lost very much weight. I didn't get to exercise the week before I left on vacation because I was helping other people because they have no one around here to help them. I don't mind helping out, don't get me wrong, but I will be in control of all this next time. I will help in the early afternoon and leave the mornings for my exercising. My diet on vacation wasn't like I do at home. I DID eat healthy because my cousin's wife is very devoted in her diet and everyone has to eat her way, whether you won't to or not. I have never been around anyone that does it her way, she is not that way visiting me. Had a good time and saw the movie Mamma Mia, loved the movie.

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