Name: Martha M.
Username: Gubblebum
Location: Ipswich, MA, USA
Member Since: 5/7/2007
BMI: 40.0
Post Op
Surgery Type: RNY (09/26/07)
Surgeon: Fredrick Buckley Jr., M.D.

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Go to Canobie Lake Park and NOT fear getting stuck on a ride

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Dance and look sexy instead of big and awkward

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Buy clothes at a regular store...not a plus size store.

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Run 1 mile without stopping

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Surgeon Testimonial

Fredrick Buckley Jr., M.D.
I chose Dr. Buckley because he is the surgeon that performed my husband's RNY in Sept. 2006. However, after having met him for my own personal consultation, I must say that I couldn't have made a better choice. Dr. Buckley has such a kind and gentle demeanor and he took his time answering all of my questions even though he was behind schedule and there were patients waiting. I feel even more at ease about this surgery now and I feel that I am in the best possible hands.

He completely went over the procedure itself and went over all of the risks as well as the statistics for the program at this hospital. He emphasized the importance of the follow-up program as well as the fact that eating slowly and drinking water are extremely important and that I should begin practicing for that now.

Overall, I couldn't be more pleased with the reputation of the Weight Loss program at Salem Hospital, their track record, and the warm fuzzies I got from meeting Dr. Buckley. I would highly recommend this program to anyone seeking WLS in this area.

Member Interests

Books & Literature - I love the Harry Potter series
Music - I am a huge fan of Neil Finn and I am ecstatic that Crowded House is back!

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Latest Surgery Support Comments

Comment by Sandra G. on 9/29/07 11:49 pm

I am so happy for you, you are going to rock at this. Wishing you a smooth journey and a complication free one too, just like mine!!! You are in my prayers, (((hugs))) Sandra G.

Comment by Terrisa R. on 9/28/07 8:11 am

I am happy to hear everything went well! Welcome to the loser's bench!

Comment by Amy W. on 9/27/07 7:48 am

I just spoke to Martha and she's doing great! :) She went to a regular room yesterday after surgery (not ICU or step-down, as typically happens). She said the anxiety pre-op was worse than anything else so far. She's not feeling much pain (PCA pumps are GREAT!) and is working on her 30 cc's of water an hour. She hasn't had much nausea (teeny bit but breathing got her through it), bloating, or anything else. We'll stop by and see her this evening for a few minutes and pass along well wishes! :)

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Gubblebum's Blog

Measurements again
I will be 3 weeks out this Wednesday. So far the scale has not been moving quite as quickly as I'd hoped. If I'm lucky, I might see a 15 pound total loss since surgery by Wednesday. I decided to re-take my measurements to see if anything was happening there, and sure enough there are some big changes!

Neck -                             14.25     (-1.75)
Under Boobs -              41          (-3)
Bust -                              49.75    (-3.25)
Waist -                            46          (-4)
Hips -                              53.5      (-1)
Wrist -                             6.75      (-0)
Bicep -                           16.5       (-1.25)
Thigh -                           27.5       (-2)
Calf -                              17.5       (-1)
Ankle -                            10.25    (-.5)
Total:                               17.75 inches all around!!!

1 Comment(s)

Comment by CinnSareLee on Oct 29, 2008 at 08:51pm

Congratulations and thanking for sharing your experiences and thoughts so candidly. I am trying to figure out what WLS would be best for me and what the realities are for ppl that go through with it. I appreciate that you shared your experience.

Sarah in Canada