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  • Name: Kelly Jo W.
  • Username: glugunkwen
  • Location: Altoona, WI, USA
  • Member Since: 4/26/2006
  • BMI: 47.4
  • Surgery date scheduled
  • Surgery Type: RNY (06/12/07)
  • Surgeon: Tim Pitchford
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give up all coffee

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Give up all soda

4 People
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Surgeon Testimonial

Tim Pitchford
Dr. Pitchford is a soft spoken, matter-of-fact surgeon. I first met him at an informational group meeting and though his presentation was very thorough I had a lot of questions. I felt like he listened to each one and had no hesitation answering anything - even the questions about morbidity and mortality rates. The only complaint I have is that when I had my initial consultation with him he was very late for the appointment and seemed to rush through my appointment. He did stress that this surgery was not an \"easy way\" out and I should only think of it as a last resort. I did get all of my questions answered eventually by his office staff. Speaking of his office staff - they are wonderful. Sue, his nurse, is VERY kind and patient with my many, many questions. I'm still waiting for insurance approval, but Dr. Pitchford's staff has been just great at getting the additional information required by my insurance company. Bonnie is my contact in patient services (the area that is faxing and coordinating all my information) and she has been very patient with my many phone calls and questions!
Latest Surgery Support Comments

  • Comment by pgb812 on 6/14/07 9:25 pm
    hoping everything went well on tuesday...just wondering how you are doing now! let me know!
  • Comment by Mig on 6/12/07 1:57 pm
    It's time!!! I'll pray all goes well for you and you can come home quickly. Just keep your faith!!
  • Comment by berts4 on 6/12/07 7:13 am
    Dear Kelly Jo: I have just sent up a prayer for your surgeon and an uncomplicated surgery with a speedy recovery! I wish you all the best. Welcome to the losing side! The wait will be worth it. :wave: Dawn
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A New Goal . . .
on September 20, 2008 5:47 pm
So, I joined a gym. And I've been going several times a week. And the scary thing is . . . I'm starting to like it! Two days ago I went to my first spinning class. My goal was to pedal through the whole class and not fall to the floor when I got off the bike. MISSION ACCOMPLISHED. It was a HARD workout. I don't think I've had that much sweat since I marched a 3 mile parade in marching band in high school. I was just so damn proud of myself! Proud that I was brave enough to walk into the class, proud that I pushed and challenged myself, proud that I was able to stop thinking about what other people might think of me. Proud that I finished. Proud that though my legs were a bit wobbly, they held me up. The only bad thing is that I'm still sore in places I didn't know could get sore - lol.

This brings me to my new goal. In 6th grade, one of my teacher's had us make a list of things we wanted to do before we died. I still have that list. I had recently watched an Ironman Triathalon on TV and was in awe of the atheletes. One of the things on my list was to complete a triathalon. Until now, I never thought I could do it. Now, I'm thinking . . . maybe I can. So, the goal is: I want to complete a Sprint Triathalon (swim 1/2 mile, bike 14 miles, run 3 miles) by August 2010. It scares the crap out of me just writing that. But each time I go to the gym, I'm amazed at how strong and resilient this body of mine is. I'm going to complete this goal - and scream from the rafters when I do!!
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