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STEVEN C. SIMPER, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Excellent surgeon in my opinion. He performed my Duodenal Switch (laproscopic) in April, 2009. I was impressed with his resume and meeting him in person only confirmed that thought. He's straight forward, offers sound advice and is caring. The office staff is efficient and helpful. I was initially thinking I would have to travel out of Utah to obtain my DS, but was thrilled to learn that Dr. Simper is trained in this surgical specialty. I felt completely confident in him, given his bariatric and vascular surgery background as well as his training and knowledge of the DS. I would not hesitate to recommend Dr. Simper and the Rocky Mountain Associated Physician's (RMAP) group.
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Describe your behavioral and emotional battle with weight control before learning about bariatric surgery.
I barely remember a time in my life that I wasn't considered overweight, obese, or morbidly obese. I began gaining weight when I was 8 years old, and from that time forward, I was never of "normal" weight. I have had self conscious issues due to my weight, and have gone through all but the first years of school being ridiculed by classmates.
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  • Comment by ScorpioMama77 on 4/29/09 3:56 pm
    Sending speedy recovery vibes your way!! Best of luck today.
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    Sending you positive thoughts for a speedy recovery. All the best to you as you start your journey. Anna Marie
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7 Months Post Op
on November 29, 2009 11:23 am
Today is my 7th month surgiversary.  Time sure flies!  Thanksgiving was this past week.  I had some initial misgivings about how that might go, but it all ended up wonderfully.  I had a great day, concentrating on being with my great family and awesome friends.  It wasn't just about food, although I did enjoy a turkey with the trimmings meal.  Just much less than I had ever eaten on previous Thanksgivings.  I was truly, truly thankful for my DS.

The stats:
Lost:  104 pounds
Lost:  53.75 inches (10 from my waist, and 11 from my hips!)

The funny:
I've become a total photo whore.  Who knew I was such a vain woman?!  I think part of it is just wanting to see the difference from before to current.  I totally am amazed when I look at pictures of myself.  It's like I don't see it in the mirror as much as in a picture.  It is kind of irritating how vain I am now.  I'm sure I'll get over it.  At least I hope I do.  

The goal:
I have never been where I am, weight wise, as an adult.  When I chose a goal weight, I was just stabbing in the dark.  My mom, who is about the same height as I am, and has fought issues with obesity for many years, had said she felt comfortable at 160 pounds, which is what I chose as my goal weight.  I am probably going to have to rethink that, but I'll get there first and then decide.  The reason I'm thinking about a lower weight is that I am carrying a lot, and I mean A LOT of sagging skin/fat, especially around my thighs, arms (batwings) and tummy.  

The day to day:
I'm doing well on taking vitamins, doing ok on water/hydration.  I so, so, so want to find something else to drink but water, but everything I have tried is just not good tasting.  I'm drinking at least one protein shake a day.  My restriction is still pretty tight, but I do see gradual improvement.  I'd like to be eating more protein, and I'll get there, just a matter of taking it slow.  I do much better on soft foods, meats and bread type foods are very hard to consume, in that they fill me up so very fast.  

This is a photo of me and my twin (I'm in white), Mary.  Today is her 6th month surgiversary.  She is doing great, and between us, we have lost the equivelant of an adult male!



 
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