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cross my legs at/under a table or desk

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Have a successful surgery and an uneventful recovery

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To weigh less than my husband

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Babak Moeinolmolki
Dr Moeinolmolki is absolutely great! He has been there for me every step of the way. He's professional and caring. At first, I thought he was a little standoffish but that changed after my 2nd visit. His office staff members are wonderful. Very attentive to my needs and very qualified to answer all of my questions. His bedside manner and surgical competence are both outstanding. Overall, I'd give him 10 out of 5 stars.
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Describe your behavioral and emotional battle with weight control before learning about bariatric surgery.
My weight has been up and down all of my life and I must add that it was mostly up. I've lost large amounts of weight in the past but always, always found it plus more.
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2 Weeks Post Op
on February 24, 2011 2:56 am
Wow!  just two weeks and I feel great!  I went to the Dr yesterday and he released me to go back to work next Monday.  I've actually started losing weight instead of just fluid build up.   I've stopped my pills for diabetes (metformin) completely and my insulin has been reduced from 200 units per day to 21.6 units per day.  Yep, thats nearly a 90% reduction.  What a wonderful feeling.   I used to have a constant problem with my vision (from the diabetes) and even that is gone.   Based on what I've been through in the past two weeks, would I do it again?  You betcha I would.   It's great being a loser.   And, I almost forgot, I've lost 25 pounds!

Till next time,
Shiela
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9 Days Post-Op
on February 18, 2011 10:06 am
Yep, I'm still here.  I've had a few issues but nothing overly serious.  Now if only I could get this last wound to stop draining.  Today is the first day I've seen any weight (or should I say fluid) loss.  I'm almost back to my Pre-Op weight.    I still can't believe I need to look at the clock to know it's  time to eat.  I'm actually never hungary. 

I saw my surgeon yesterday and he has suggested that I remain off work until after I next see him on 2/28.  I'm already going crazy.  What ever am I going to do for another week.  Can you believe he told me I was 'no spring chicken'?  How dare that young whipper snapper make such a comment!  I learned he was born the year I graduated from high school.  Maybe he's right (as usual). 

Speaking of watching a clock.  I just noticed it's 1:15 PM and All I've had is a cup of tea, about a half bottle of Propel and a pudding cup with crushed up pills in it.  Maybe I should  try something exciting like Chicken Broth! 

Gotta Run,
Shiela
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Day #2 at home
on February 15, 2011 10:08 am
So here I am. still weighing more than when I went in but doing better and better each day.  I'm having a little challenge with my blood sugar levels and am working very hard at getting those things ironed out.  Other than that, I'm feeling very well.  No complaints to day unless you want to get on the subject of hospital beds and I'm afraid there just isn't enough time for that today.

Praise the Lord, my surgery was uneventful and all went well.  I did develop pneumonia post-op and needed to say an extra 3 days at the GBMC Spa and Resort.  The staff there is marvelous and I feel like I have a whole new family. 

Gotta run for now, I've got pills to crush and protein shakes to drink. 

Thanks for the prayers,
Shiela
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TODAY'S THE DAY
on February 9, 2011 1:57 am
Yes, that's right, today is the Last of my Big Days.  It has been a real effort getting here and what an emotional roller coaster!  I'm much calmer than I thought.  People are calling and stopping by to show their support.  I still worry about one family member who is not in favor of this.  I really wish she could see that this is what is best for me. 

My surgery is not until 1:30 this afternoon, still 8 1/2 hours away.  I don't even know what I'm doing up at 5:00 in the morning.  Hopefully, I will be able to go back to bed and sleep a bit more.   Although, a cup of coffee would be nice.  Not gonna do that though, I guess I'll just go back to bed.
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1 Day Away
on February 8, 2011 5:01 am
Yes, I've made it to this point and I'm really not doing too bad.  Of course, I have not yet had my 1st bottle of Magneseum Citrate.   I've been praying about this for some time now and I only wish I had the support of my entire family.  There is still one hold-out.  I continue to pray about that.  I do have the support of many people and with their  prayers and God's hand, I will make it through this and be all the better for it.
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I am 58 years old and married to a wonderful man.  I have been overweight my entire life.  Why I even weighed over 9 pounds at birth.  I have battled with my weight and obviously lost most of those battles.  I even lost 107 pounds once and gained back about 150.  I currently have Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol, Sleep Apnea and a host of other conditions related to my weight.  Today is my 58th birthday and I am that much closer to retirement.  I truly want to live long enough to enjoy the retirement I've worked so hard for.  I really started this process by attending a seminar in August of 2010.  I don't really have a goal weight but I do so very much want to be healthier.