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  • Username: fishermry
  • Location: baytown, TX, USA
  • Member Since: 10/24/2007
  • BMI: 39.5
  • Surgery date scheduled
  • Surgery Type: RNY (03/11/08)
  • Surgeon: Garth Davis M.D.
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Surgeon Testimonial

Garth Davis M.D.
Dr. Davis was not what I had expected after watching 'Big Medicine'. He was professional, no nonsense and confident. He asked if I had any questions and the question that I did have was more of a concern or worry. He answered my question and told me not to worry. With the confidence that he exhibited that worry was alleviated at that moment. What more could a person ask for? He is serious about follow up care and support meetings and rightfully so.

The office staff seemed helpful, nice and patient.
Member Interests
  • Home - Where the heart is, our very own safe zone, where mistakes are allowed
  • Parenting - It is my thought that parenting is the most important job ever.
  • English
  • Christianity
  • Nursing - I am a pediatric nurse for chronically ill children
  • Country - The only music
  • Vacation - My favorite, any time any place
  • WLS in your 30's - Hoping to improve my 40's

Latest Surgery Support Comments

  • Comment by 1texasmom on 3/10/08 4:43 am
    Mary, sending prayers to you and your surgical team. I hope you have a speedy recovery and get a kick start to your new healthier lifestyle.
  • Comment by George T. on 3/10/08 3:46 am
    Mary, best of luck to you. Anticipating your arrival on the Losers Bench.
  • Comment by ttambo on 3/4/08 8:59 pm
    GOOD LUCK!!! You are in the best of hands surgery wise....and you have a wonderful ANGEL!!! Keep us posted on the TMB!!
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Weight loss
on May 30, 2008 4:55 pm
I was at Dr. Garth's office yesterday with my husband and I had a chance to weigh on the official scale.......drum roll please.....219lbs.  That is a 52 lbs loss........yeepe

Also while I was there I chated with TanyaRN.......it was awesome to see her.  What an inspiration.
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follow up
on May 9, 2008 2:21 pm
I went for my f/u yesterday and my weight is at 227 lbs........thats a 44 lbs loss.  Today I had my labs drawn for him, I can't wait to see how they are.
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update
on May 5, 2008 4:56 am
As difficult as it is I am still at the gym 5-7 days a week.......trying to love it, oh well.  Weight loss of about 41 lbs.  I see Dr. Garth this week.
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