- Name: Heike Burleigh
- Username: h4given
- Location: Summerville, SC, USA
- Member Since: 8/11/2007
- BMI: 42.8
- Post Op
- Surgery Type: RNY (01/28/09)
- Surgeon: Thomas K Byrne M.D.
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Surgeon TestimonialThomas K Byrne M.D.I have met Dr. Byrne on during my intial Seminar on July 17, 2007. I have several friends that have used him as a Surgeon and heard nothing but awesome comments so far. He seems very down to Earth, extremely knowledable and confident in what he does. He has gone over all the risks, aftercare, etc during the Seminar. He made us very aware of the fact that this surgery is only a tool, the best tool we'll ever have, but only a tool. He stressed the fact that success is up to us as a person. I will try to update as my saga continues, lol! Member Interests
- Business & Career - Jeweler (Independent Distributor) for Premier Designs Jewelry.
- Recreation - Love to get out & do things, ...... soon I will again!!!
- Cats - Frick, 18 pounds and 19 yrws old, then there's Alexander, 4 month, full of life!
- Dogs - We have a 115 pound Yellow Lab/Golden Retriever. I want to weigh less than him!
- Motorcycles - Hubby I and I will get one once the 3! teens have left the building! LOL
- Aerobics & Aquarobics - Used to. Can't wait to do it again!!!
- Computer Games - You find me at Pogo frequently, lol.
- German - I came to the United States in January of 1992.
- Flea Markets - Gotta love 'em!
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Ok, I never know what to write here. Intro..... Well I am 5'00" short, but weigh 219 pounds right now. I used to be a very energetic, fun-loving person. Life (and weight) somehow got in the way of that. Why don't you join me to find this person again?
Here we go..............
I can't believe I didn't blog this long on February 18, 2009 3:48 am
I guess surgery takes the wind out of you more than I imagined. Oh, the pain goes away quickly, even isn't as bad as antisipated, but the energy! Does anyone else feel this way? Or maybe it's just me. But I am just starting now to get some more energy back. Don't get me wrong, I haven't been laying around doing nothing! But everytime I do something I get exhausted, have to rest for some time. Anyway, ...... this week has been much better so far. I am back to my typical activities and yes, I'm still a bit slower, exhausted a little more than usual...... But, I am doing it!!!!
I still think sometimes ...... did I do the right thing here? I'm still on the pureed diet, and I think this is the problem for me. I don't eat enough, my stomach is in knots when it comes to eating. The pureed stuff that is. It grosses me out. If I eat one more bite I will........ . But enough with that....... 1 more week, I can do this!!!! Help me Lord!!!!
Then there's the weight thing. I don't know if I expect too much, but I am soooo frustrated. I lost roughly a pound a day after surgery and the swelling went down, ...... But now, that I had a goal to be in Onederland by Valentine's Day, ...... I am not losing. I'm between 200.8 - 200.0 for the 4th day now  !!!! Now I realize I won't be losing a pound a day forever, but grrrrrrrrrr, I want to be in Onderland sooooooo badly!!!! I know I know, patience, you WILL get there. But I guess you can tell..... I'm not the most patient person out there! LOL, ...... this too shall pass  .
On the 23rd I have my 4 week follow up with Dr. B! I'm pretty sure I will add a blog after and I will try to get some pics up at that time. My goal is to do this monthly to keep a good journal. I sure hope this will be the last day on the pureed diet then for me!!!! And I will also try to finally get my ticker to work and add a signature in my forum posts (My computer won't let me do it for some reason and I have to do it on my daughter's laptop)!!!
See ya later 
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So I was approved & I have a date!!! on January 21, 2009 9:42 am
After I had submitted all that insurance asked for the surgery was approved within TWO days!!! YAY!!! Then there was the $1200 standing in the way. The part of the surgery that I have to pay after insurance, so I have set the day for March 20. HOWEVER, today, an incredible friend, has loaned us the money!!! So I called Lisa, the Bariatric surgery coorinator at MUSC, back and guess what: .........
My new surgery day is: JANUARY 28, 2009!!!!!!!!! One week from today!!!
I have to get busy now! Have to tie up all the lose ends! All I have to say is WOW!!! I have asked God for a smooth path on this and this is what I have got so far. I KNOW everything is going to go smooth, because I have God on my side. He's good..... ALWAYS!!!
Thanks all for keeping up with my Saga here and I will post soon,
~Heike
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Denied..... on January 12, 2009 4:26 am
So here's what I already knew might happen. I was denied by my insurance!!! HOWEVER, all they are asking for is documented weight for the last 5 years and a recent TSH Level (Thyroid). And the manadatory Nutrition Class that I have meanwhile already attended. Lisa seems to think that once we have supplied that information it should go through. She said she wasn't concerned at all, she would have been concerned a little if they had asked for 6 month supervised Diet, etc. ......... but THEY DIDN'T!!!
So hooray, for a SOON APPROVAL!!! LOL
I am blessed, chat with y'all later 
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Surgeon Appointment on December 11, 2008 9:56 am
Today I have met with Dr. Byrne. He seems to think I will be able to lose about 90-100 pounds with the Bypass. This will take me to 120-130 pounds. WOW!!! More than I imagined. From there I don't have far to go at all. My final Weight-Goal is about 95 pounds, since I'm only 5 feet TALL, LOL!!!! Dr. Byrnes also answered all the questions Thad and I had.
I also had the blood work done and the Dietician stuck her head in the room for a moment. I will have my Nutrician Class on 12/16.
Lisa will now give me a call back within 2 weeks. I guess now it is only up to the insurance to approve my surgery. That and the fact that we have to pay my part before the surgery. Which is something I have to trust God with, since we don't have the money as of yet. He will make a way, I am sure off that!!!
That's it for now, I'll update as they are available!!! :)
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Alabama on December 9, 2008 2:47 am
Hey everyone, it's 5:45 am and I'm tying up some lose ends around here. We are going to Alabama today, Roanoke to be exact. We used to live there and have a function to attend. We'll be back Wednesday evening. Then on Thursday I will have my appointment with Dr. Byrne. I'm sure this will answer a lot of questions for me. It's the next step in my "Weight Loss Saga", lol.
It's nice to meet some lovely people on here now, since I started going into the forums, etc. Much love to all of you, you're incredible. I love paying things forward and I can tell a lot of people on here share this enthusiasm with me. Lots of believer's, as this is important to me too, since I'm a believer.
We'll see ...... no chat with you all soon!
Much love & blessings :)
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I am a Native German. My hubby is From Louisiana, and we live in South Carolina. We have 3 teens in the house. Angelina 19, Terry 17 & Jake 16! The there are 2 cats, Frick, a 19 yr old senior citizen and Alexander the Great, my daughters 6 month old spastic Ninja kitty. Then there's Duke!!!! He is a 4 yr old extremely laid back Yellow Lab/Golden Retriever Mix that weighs 115 pounds. My goal is to weigh less than him when this Chapter is over! If you read this, I may have given you the link, or you may just be checking out this site, leave me a message.
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