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Larry Hobson, M.D., F.A.C.S
I met Dr Larry Hobson ... He was great lots of info and answered all my questions. I feel I have made the right chioce for a doctor. ..... I want to add that Dr Hobson akaTeddybear.. was absolutly awsome. he was the last face i saw when i was put under and was in to check on me soon after i was awake in my room. He did an excellent job and i am so happy he was my dr. if i had it to do over i wouldnt want anyone else tp take care of my operation. The staff had me up walking when i woke up and i needed very little pain meds. i would rate him a 200 on a scale of 1 - 100 he has a very friendly bedside manner and his concern is about you .. the office staff i want to add are helpful and friendly... you must understand its a busy office and sometimes it takes time t get answers.. but trust they will answer you.
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  • Comment by dixiedollface on 8/9/07 8:52 pm
    I just wanted to wish you all the luck on your big day. I will be sending lots of prayers for you my OH friend. Get well soon and hope you become a big loser soon lol. Hugs, Legina
  • Comment by Pattye S. on 8/9/07 1:13 pm
    Tomorrow is the day of a new beginning for you. I am happy that you are going to be on your way to the new you! Take it easy and slow follow the docs orders! Blessings Pattye
  • Comment by Donna Terenzi on 8/9/07 3:07 am
    Yahooooo Congrats Congrats Congrats! I can't wait to on the bench with all. I wish you a speedy recovery! Lots of prayers!
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FAITH OF THE HEART.. is what i have .. i love the song i hope u enjoy it and feel free to read my story and add me if you feel you can relate to my life.. always looking to make new friends..


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6 months out
on February 11, 2008 11:37 am
hi all. sorry its been awhile. life has been great and i just cant stay in. 
well lets see whats new here..well im down 95 lbs went from size 28 to 18 in jeans looking forward to a 16 in the next week or so. tops i wear xl to l  its just amazing.. i have went bk to school .. never dreamed i would do that. lol ... i feel great i have sooooo much energy. i dont miss taking shots or all those pills .. i cant say enough about my dr. he did an amazing job thanks to him and god i have had no problems. i miss all my friends on here so contact me ok?  love ya all
huggies
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12 weeks out
on November 1, 2007 10:30 am
HI ALL IM 12 WEEKS OUT AND DOWN TO 210 TODAY.. HOW AMAZING IS THAT ..THATS A TOTAL OF 46LBS LOST IN 12 WEEKS AND 60 LOST SINCE JUNE. I FEEL GREAT AND HAVE MORE ENERGY THAN I KNOW WHAT TO DO WITH THESE DAYS.. I DO HAVE TROUBLE WITH FOOD I EAT BUT IT DONT STAY DOWN LONG MOST DAYS .. AND CHICKEN FORGET IT. LOL BUT I AM NEVER HUNGRY .. I WILL TRY TO POST SOME PICS THIS WEEK I HAVE BEEN STAYING REALLY BUSY WITH FOOTBALL STUFF .. MY SONS TEAM WON THE CHAMPIONSHIP AND THE 8TH GRADE PLAYS THIS WEEK. WISH US LUCK. 
I HOPE YOU ARE ALL DOING WELL AND TAKING CARE OF YOURSELF. THE HOLIDAYS ARE COMING UP .. ENJOY THEM AND YOUR FAMILY.  HUGGIES ALL 
TAMI
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8 weeks out
on October 13, 2007 5:52 pm
just updating this for those that wanna read it... I'm still on cloud 9 ... im 8 weeks out and weigh 216 today .. down from 270 in june and 256pre op
im still amazed. i did have a stall at about week 5 and stayed at 224 .. now its melting away again.. my DH has been amazing i wouldn't trade him for anyone else in the world.
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1 month out
on September 15, 2007 8:14 am
hello friends... well I am one month out and feeling GREAT.. I really must thank God .. I still cant believe how things are going. i just keep waiting for that bad moment... I have had some sickness noo im not .. thats just the way it feels. smells of food or anything that smells like vanilla YUCKKKK.. I have to remind myself to eat .. and I still aint getting the 63oz of water but i sip all day. my weight this morning was 224 ... my highest was 427 and my pro op was 256. its amazing...  melting away and loving it .. just the additional weight i have lost 32 in the past month has made a world of differance ...not only am i off all those meds .. My DH can wrap his arms around me and cuddle up really close to me ... of course he picks on me and says i dont have a butt anymore .. i told him its there just the fat in other areas are hidding it .. lol  
huggggs all more later
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4 days out
on August 14, 2007 11:29 am
hiya all... well its been 4 days since my surgery. i weighed in at 238 this morning so i am down almost 20 lbs since Friday. I am doing great very little pain more pressure than anything, my family has been so supportive.. only problem im having is getting enough in. If you are lurking and still trying to decide .. i wish you the best.
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FAITH OF THE HEART
on May 14, 2007 2:46 am

FAITH OF THE HEART

It's been a long road, getting from there to here.
It's been a long time, but my time is fineally nere.
And I can feel the change in the wind right now.
Nothings in my way.And they're not gonna hold me down no more, No they're not gonna hold me down.

Cause I've got faith of the heart. I'm going where my heart will take me. I've got faith to believe. I can do anything. I've got strength of the soul. And no one's gonna bend me or break me. I can reach any star. Ive got Faith. Faith of the heart.

It's been a long night. Trying to find my way. Been through the darkness. Now I fineally have my day. And I will see my dreams come alive at last. I will touch the sky. And they're not gonna hold me down no more. No they're not gonna change my mind.

Cause I've got faith of the heart. I'm going where my heart will take me. I've got faith to believe. I can do anything. I've got strength of the soul. And no ones gonna bend or break me. I can reach any star. I've got Faith, Faith of the heart.

I've known the wind so cold, and seen the darkest days. But now the winds i feel, are only winds of change. I've been through fire and I've been through rain.But i'll be fine.

Cause I've got faith of the heart. I'm going where my heart will take me. I've got faith to believe. I can do anything. I've got strength of the soul. And no ones gonne bend or break me. I can reach any star I've got faith.

I've got faith of the heart. I'm gonna go where my heart will take me. I've got strength of the soul and no one's gonna bend or break me. I can reach any star I've got faith, Faith of the heat. 

It's been a long road.

Its been a long road getting from there to here. It's been a long time, but my time is near. And i will see my dream come alive at last. I will touch the sky and they're not gonna hold me down no more, no they're not gonna change my mind.

Cause I've got faith of the heart. I'm going where my heart will take me. I've got faith to believe. I can do anything. I've got dtrength of the soul. And no one's gonna bend or break me. I can reach any star. I've got faith, Faith of the heart.

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FAITH OF THE HEART
on May 14, 2007 1:48 am
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July 23 2007

As the song says I have faith of the heart and i know without a doubt my life is about to change... for the better. Dont get me wrong I love my life .. I have four wonderful sons .. and the man of my dreams. My sons are all so supportive and caring. They understand my reasons for this surgery.. I want to be around and in good enough health that I can watch my grandchildren grow up. Cary my (DH) is absolutly the most wonderful man I have ever met in my life .. he accepts me for who I am .. He loves me and I have no doubts about this at all. He loves me the size i am now. I want to be healtier to enjoy what life has in store for us. He has been so supportive of my chioce and has been with me threw all the test .. the ups and downs.. the disappointments. And now the the nervousness of the waiting game.. I hope they know that I know and i will never forget just how lucky I am to have these men in my life. please let me add my Dad to that list. although I havent let him in my world of late.. its only because i dont want to worry him.. I also know I am very lucky to have my friends on OH .. you guys have inspired me.. supported me.. and even giving me that kick in the butt as needed .. lol I will always be here for you guys.. If you are new to this site or just reading this for the first time please know.. I AM HERE FOR YOU TOO.. just send me a message. 

ok now for when ths started: 
I have been battling weight all my life.. after having my children it got harder and harder to loose the pounds.. with the cost of daycare i decided to do daycare from my home. so being at home handing out those snacks and just having to try them lol added more weight.. my marriage was so over ... that the last 3 years of it we were barly speaking and i was so depressed with who i was where i was that i just didnt care about anything or anyone .. including myself.. my boys were the only reason i got out of bed.. 

in 2001 we ended the marriage .. i moved away to start over and to prove i could stand on my own .. I did it .. I lost 200pounds.. yeah  i was over 400 .. it was hard and i realized just how strong of a peson I am. well with the help of my boys.. they would tell me come on mom its time to walk.. so if you have chldren.. they want to be a part of your life change i say ... let them . i remember the first time my middle son put his arms around me and said "mom i can reach around you" he was so happy .. that was when i decided ok .. i wont go back to that person.. and i had lost all i could on my own and HERE I AM ... 

i researched what i was doing and with whom i would be using for 3 years.. I have met people that have had no problems and look awsome today.. i know people that lost a lil and some that had to have it undone or die ... and yes i know people that didnt make it for one reason or another.. and i am willing to take the risk to live life instead of just taking up space anymore .. 
so i spoke with my PCP and he agreed I would be a great canidate for the surgery..After i put his poor office threw hell with appointment after appointment for all the test and results and beng denied twice .. i didnt give up hope and i kelpt my FAITH ... 

my DH decided we were going on vacation for a month driving from Hiram Georgia to needles California.. to get my mind off it and just relaxing  while we wait for news.. so we made all the arrangements.. and were on the road.. (JUNE 11TH 2007) I get the call from Jackie..
On July 17th 
I met Dr Hobson today. I found his office to be friendly and very helpful.. my wait time n the office was less than 15 minutes and my wait to meet dr hobson was like 15 or so.. yes i had my little 3 page list of things to ask with me lol right down to the daring question of .. out of all the surgeries done how many people have you lost.. his answer was swift .. 3 out of more than 900 .. he was very informed about me and had all the answers.. i felt very at ease and i am sure i have made the right choice with this office and this doctor. after meeting him i had my preop nut visite and then a trip across to the hospital for my pre register and blood work... i know alot in one day .. but i live 45 minutes away. 

my surgery was set up for july 19th for endo and 25th for surgery.. but as luck would have it,,, due to traffic in Atlanta we had to set a new date.. so now my dates are ... July 8th for endoscope and July 10th for surgery... which means i start my liquids for pre op on the 7th.  wish me luck 

Keep your Faith and Keep it real 

 


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