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Before & AfterThere are currently no before and after photos for this member. See these instructions if you wish to submit your own Before & After photos. Surgeon TestimonialDonald Waldrep, M.D.Dr. Waldrep and his staff are extemely professional and well-organized for the most part. Dr. Waldrep is very relaxed and easy to talk to. He has a bit of a dry sense of humor, which I love, and is also a bit silly as well. But, always professional. His PA, Mike, is also quite personable and easy to talk to. And again, silly and has an easy sense of humor. I think that a sense of humor is essential when in a doctor/patient relationship, as it takes the formalness out of the situation and makes it easier to feel free to talk openly with those providing care to you. rnThe before and aftercare programs are first rate and ultra important in their practice. Dr. Waldrep's office has a great relationship with Sutter Roseville Hospital and they definately work hand-in-hand to ensure the best possible results for their patients. Dr. Waldrep and his office staff are quite open with regard to discussing risks and requirements of weight loss surgery. rnDr. Waldrep is a fabulous surgeon with an impecable record of successes, and an amazingly low rate of complications.His bedside manner is easy going and comfortable. I don't have a single complaint about the care that he or his staff have provided for me. Member Interests
- Humor - Doesn't everyone love a good laugh?
- Pets - Two black cats, and lots of tropical fish.
- Music - Nearly anything except country! Mainly alternative or hard rock.
- Camping - Love it!
- Hiking - Loveit! Miss it! Can't wait to do it again!
- Tattoo - I have one on my back, but I would like to get a few more.
- Basketball - I try to never miss a Sacramento Kings game.
- Married - Married for 16 years (4.27.92), and have worked really hard to stay that way.
- Nursing - Working on my ASN as we speak.
- Gardening - Just like to get out and get my hands in the dirt...see what grows!
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Friday the 13th seemed as good a time as any... on May 13, 2011 6:24 pm
Wow. I haven't made an update since 2010? I should be spanked! In my defense, things have been crazy around here. Between my daughters' wrestling schedules, son that wouldn't do the work to graduate on time, job losses, marriage separations and reconciliations...it's been a madhouse. Weight loss surgery and "superficial" things of that nature just haven't seemed important.
That said, I can now report I have been amazingly steady in my weight, even losing a handful (or two) of pounds during the temporary break-up of my marriage. Of course, it came back soon enough, like as soon as he moved back home...and that's just fine with me. 136 pounds is far too light for me. Now I'm stable at about 145 +/- a pound or two. My body post-plastics-wise is stable, as well, and the scars are noticeably more faint...with some nearly invisible already! Dr. S is a master at perfect stitches.
I won't lie and say I follow all or even most of the average post-op "rules". I eat carbs. I don't always eat protein first, or even last sometimes! I drink red wine regularly...and I love every sip! I eat sugar...not a lot, but I do eat the real thing at times. Honestly, for all intents and purposes, no one would ever know I had surgery by my eating habits. And shock of all shocks...I am having ZERO problems keeping my weight in check, even at over 4 years out. Additionally, my labs look good. I couldn't ask for more. I am, at the moment, a happy girl. But, things can always get better! 
p.s. I forgot to add the ever important update to my nursing school saga. I have now applied 6 times! That equals 2 and 1/2 years...6 semesters. And guess what? I STILL haven't been chosen in the lottery. Can I just say how much California's college and school systems suck ass? At this rate, I really and truly WILL need a walker for myself by the time I am accepted into program.
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It's been a long time... on October 4, 2010 1:55 pm
I've been lax in keeping up with this profile. I'm a bad girl and should probably be spanked! lol
It is amazing to see how fast time flies when you feel good, feel like a "normal" person. I never imagined I'd be one of those who dropped off the face of the earth (or the face of OH, as the case may be) as soon as I was feeling and looking good. But, here I am, in confessional again...admitting to being one of "them."
Additionally, I am in Mexico again. Not for me, but for a friend met on OH and fortunately also local to me. Gina came here to have plastics done by Dr. Sauceda and his magic hands. Of course, he has completed another phenominal surgery. :o) Gina looks fantastic! And I believe she is happy with her results. The trip has been uneventful, outside of Gina's surgery, and has been a great opportunity to get to know her A LOT better! lol. Also, I have had the added bonus of being able to see Dr. S...without pain or complaints on my end. ;o) I'm sure he's pleased about that!
As for myself, with regard to plastics, I am completely healed from my trip here in Dec. of last year. I only have one spot above my left hip that I might have touched up, should I come back again for more iimprovement. Otherwise, it's nothing I can't live with. Satisfied doesn't even begin to describe how I feel about the improvement in my figure.
Interestingly, as I am typing this entry, I just received a photo Dr. S took of my removed skin. Quite interesting and a bit eerie to see. I will add it to my plastics pics. I will also be adding new pics of my body soon. It think it's about time. :o} Dr. Sauceda thought it was about time he got updated pics, as well.
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So, I took a roadtrip to Costa Mesa... on May 23, 2010 6:45 pm
all alone! This is an important distinction because I have three kids and almost never even make it to the grocery without one or more spawn in tow.
In any case, the drive was shorter than I thought it would be. As a kid, I remember always being told we were not going to Disneyland until hell froze over, because the 8 hour drive from Sacramento just wasn't worth the trip. Eight hours? Were people driving a horse and buggy in the early 80's? I made it to LA proper in 4.5 hours. When you add the additional drive across LA to reach Costa Mesa, it was still under 6 hours drive time.
Anyway, the OH event was informative, fun, revealing, and funny. Holy crap- Mary Jo Rapini: filthy and funny...a combo made in heaven! I think I'd fly across the country to hear her speak again. So, I saw people, read packages, sampled some new and old products, and just generally hung out for two days.
I met up with a couple of fantastic ladies on OH and local to me in Elk Grove, Gina and Jessica. There were a few bumps in the road with these two ladies health-wise, but we had a fine time nevertheless. I look forward to another girl's weekend, very soon!
And finally, I got to spend a bit of time (and an over-priced bottle of wine) with the ever-lovely Beth (Melting Mama), as well as Andrea, of WLS Vitagarden fame. These are two of the coolest chicks on the planet, though I think they are often misunderstood. To top it off, they are both uber intelligent...perhaps too smart for the average bear to understand. I adore them both and feel privileged to have met them both. If you are ever in close proximity to either gal, please say hello and strike up a convo with one or both...they just might surprise you!
I'm home now, after the longer, lonelier drive home. I saw snow flurries over the Grapevine, a bit of rain, a bit of sun, bad drivers, horrible drivers, and downright dangerous drivers along the way. I even saw a pack of Hell's Angels parting traffic with their caravan of bikes...quite a sight! It feels good to be home.
By the way, I still haven't been to Disneyland.
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I'm one of "those" now. :-( on April 18, 2010 6:06 pm
I never imagined becoming one of "those people." You know, the ones that wander off and live their lives and come back to OH only infrequently? And when they do pop in, it's certainly not long enough to post an update to their blog. Well, I now fall into that category and I feel so ashamed. No, really!
So here it is, an abbreviated update:
First things first...I am completely healed and rarely even have swelling. In fact, the scars for my medial thigh lift are nearly in-perceivable already! I truly couldn't be any happier with the amazing results I was able to achieve due to Dr. Sauceda's skill.
Secondly, I have a job of sorts. I'm not sure how long it will last, or even how long it will be full time (it is right now), but I'm making a few bucks for now, at least. I work for a man that buys and sells heavy equipment. I guess I could be described as a personal assistant, for lack of a better description.
Third, my 14 year old daughter, MacKenzie, and I just returned from Lake Havasu, AZ. We drove down during spring break to visit a dear friend who is working down there for a few months. It was a wonderful chance to spend time with my captive teen. We ended up having a fantastic time and are already planning another road-trip to the Peugeot Sound area of Washington...my friend's next work assignment.  I can't wait!!!
Lastly, I have applied for my fourth round of applications for the nursing program. I should know within the next 7 weeks if I'm in, or out...again. Perhaps the fourth time is the charm? Or perhaps the fifth? At this point, anytime before I collect SS would be welcome.
Finally, (I know, I know, I already said "lastly"...haaa, changed my mind!  ) my weight is steady and back where it was before plastics...at around 143, give or take. I have nothing to complain about in any respect. This surgery has done precisely what it was meant to do. I even dump on rare occasions...too much milk chocolate??
Anyway, things are good all around. Now, I need to post updated plastics pics...don't hold your breath!!  
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A little background information about me: 37 years old (7.30.71), 5' 6" tall, married 15 years, three children ages 16 (son), 12 & 6 (daughters).
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Loss
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Total Loss
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BMI
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01.30.07
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251.5
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-
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-
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40.6
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02.05.07
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239.0
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-12.5
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-12.5
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38.6
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02.10.07
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233.6
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-5.4
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-17.9
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37.7
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02.14.07
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232.4
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-1.2
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-19.1
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37.5
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02.23.07
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230.4
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-2.0
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-21.1
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37.2
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02.25.07
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229.0
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-1.4
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-22.5
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37.0
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03.01.07
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227.2
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-1.8
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-24.3
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36.7
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03.05.07
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223.4
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-3.8
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-28.1
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36.1
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03.12.07
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221.4
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-2.0
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-30.1
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35.7
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03.19.07
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216.2
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-5.2
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-35.3
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34.9
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03.26.07
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215.4
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-0.8
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-36.1
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34.8
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04.02.07
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209.3
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-6.1
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-42.2
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33.8
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04.09.07
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206.1
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-3.2
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-45.4
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33.3
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04.16.07
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204.2
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-1.9
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-47.3
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33.0
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04.23.07
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200.0 |
-4.2 |
-51.5 |
32.3 |
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04.30.07
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200.6 |
+0.6 |
-50.9 |
32.3 |
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05.07.07
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195.9 |
-4.7 |
-55.6 |
31.5 |
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05.14.07
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192.9 |
-3.0 |
-58.6 |
31.1 |
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05.21.07
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190.5 |
-2.4 |
-61.0 |
30.7 |
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05.28.07
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189.4 |
-1.1 |
-62.1 |
30.5 |
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06.04.07
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188.2 |
-1.2 |
-63.3 |
30.4 |
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06.11.07
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187.0 |
-1.2 |
-64.5 |
30.2 |
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06.18.07
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184.8 |
-2.2 |
-66.7 |
29.8 |
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06.25.07
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181.8 |
-3.0 |
-69.7 |
29.2 |
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07.02.07
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180.1 |
-1.7 |
-71.4 |
29.1 |
| 07.09.07 |
178.8 |
-1.3 |
-72.7 |
28.7 |
| 07.16.07 |
176.6 |
-2.2 |
-74.9 |
28.4 |
| 07.23.07 |
172.8 |
-3.8 |
-78.7 |
27.8 |
| 07.30.07 |
171.3 |
-1.5 |
-80.2 |
27.6 |
| 08.06.07 |
170.6 |
-0.7 |
-80.9 |
27.4 |
| 08.13.07 |
169.2 |
-1.4 |
-82.3 |
27.3 |
| 08.20.07 |
166.4 |
-2.8 |
-85.1 |
26.8 |
| 08.27.07 |
165.4 |
-1.0 |
-86.1 |
26.7 |
| 09.03.07 |
163.8 |
-1.6 |
-87.7 |
26.3 |
| 09.10.07 |
161.6 |
-2.2 |
-89.9 |
26.0 |
| 09.17.07 |
159.6 |
-2.0 |
-91.9 |
25.7 |
| 09.24.07 |
158.7 |
-0.9 |
-92.8 |
25.5 |
| 10.01.07 |
156.6 |
-2.1 |
-94.9 |
25.2 |
| 10.08.07 |
157.2 |
+0.6 |
-94.3 |
25.3 |
| 10.15.07 |
153.4 |
-3.8 |
-98.1 |
24.7 |
| 10.22.07 |
152.0 |
-1.4 |
-99.5 |
24.5 |
| 10.29.07 |
149.0 |
-3.0 |
-102.5 |
24.1 |
| 11.05.07 |
147.0 |
-2.0 |
-104.5 |
23.7 |
| 11.12.07 |
145.2 |
-1.8 |
-106.3 |
23.4 |
| 11.19.07 |
145.2 |
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-106.3 |
23.4 |
| 11.26.07 |
145.0 |
-0.2 |
-106.5 |
23.4 |
| 12.03.07 |
143.8 |
-1.2 |
-107.7 |
23.2 |
| 12.17.07 |
141.8 |
-2.0 |
-109.7 |
22.9 |
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