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Jamal Farhan, M.D.
Dr. Farhan and his nurse P.A. Nancy were both excellent. I didn't meet either until I was out of surgery. Dr. Farhan did a nice job. I don't have any complications at this point, and my incisions look really healthy.
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  • Comment by judyanne on 12/15/07 2:20 pm
    Tuesday is your day! Just remember you are on the journey of a lifetime. Try to enjoy every minute. It may sound weird now, but know that you are cared for and prayed for here, and all too soon this will be but a memory and you will be an inspiration to someone else. I am waiting for you on the losers' bench! ~ JudyAnne
  • Comment by darnold on 12/12/07 1:35 pm
    I see your surgery date is quickly approaching! Keep thinking positive thoughts and I will keep you in my prayers for a smooth andspeedy recovery!
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Just an update (tomorrow will be 3 months)
posted on 3/17/08 8:26 am
What can I say?  This has been a journey.  I've gone through a range of emotions (and clothes sizes =).  My family and friends have been extremely supportive, which I appreciate immensely.  

What have I learned?  I have learned that I still have food and body image issues, although there has been great improvement since surgery.  I have learned that it is difficult to get the whole family on board when it comes to changing eating habits.  We still buy minimal amounts of junk food, which I am pretty good at avoiding... especially because I don't want to dump.  We still need to up the amount of whole grains and veggies... the kids make this difficult when they refuse to eat new foods.  I have also learned that I can follow a semi-schedule most days, which is easier when I'm at work.  And I can get exercising again!

What have I lost?  I'll get my official Hurley weigh-in tomorrow, but unofficially, I've lost about 55 pounds.  I wish it was more.  I feel like I'm not loosing as quickly as I should.  I wonder if I'm not getting in enough calories and my body doesn't want to let the fat go... which I might know if I was better about journaling.  (I don't journal my food at all.)  

What do I eat?  Cereal for breakfast...  yogurt, beans or crackers and cheese for lunch... All Bran crackers for a snack or something similar... my protein and vitamins... meat and a small side for dinner (or cereal again).  I've been throwing up a couple of times since my second dilation, but I'm still trying to push myself into trying new/denser foods.  I've started eating a small salad, but that doesn't always stay done.

How do I feel?  Better.  However, I think my mind is seeing me smaller than reality, and reality hits me hard sometimes.  I was shopping over the weekend and sat down in the fitting room.  I looked in the mirror and was completely disgusted by what I saw!  Yet when I look at the mirror at home (while standing), I often think that I'm really on my way to a healthy body and that I don't look too bad.  I know I need to be patient and not compare myself with other RNYers, but it's difficult not to think I'm falling behind.

Current weight:  265


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