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sit comfortably in an airplane seat with EXTRA seatbelt left over!

32 People
 in progress, 
25 People
 achieved this

have a family picture taken, and not be ashamed

90 People
 in progress, 
42 People
 achieved this

be able to buy clothes at a NORMAL store!

47 People
 in progress, 
25 People
 achieved this

have more energy and be able to enjoy doing things with my family more

44 People
 in progress, 
22 People
 achieved this

be eligible to donate Bone Marrow if needed.

0 People
 in progress, 
2 People
 achieved this
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Surgeon Testimonial

Jonathan Mandelbaum, M.D.
My first impression of Dr. Mandelbaum was neutral. He didn't really strike me as cold nor over-caring. He was pretty much to the point. Eventually, I decided I liked the guy cause he seems patient and understanding. He's good at what he does and knowledgeable. He listened to my concerns as well. All in all, I would highly recommend him!!!
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Latest Surgery Support Comments

  • Comment by Stacy S. on 4/21/09 5:50 am
    Sending you the warmest of wishes your way for steady improvement day after day, And when you’re all recovered and feel good once more, May life treat you better than ever before!~ Sending you good vibes for a uneventful surgery and a speedy recovery !! ALL THE BEST
  • Comment by MetalMeli on 4/20/09 7:55 pm
    Go Heather GO!! Woohoo! I'm so happy for you girly! I'm sending all my good juju vibes your way! Keep us posted when you can!
  • Comment by ChristopherRouxenY on 4/20/09 6:28 pm
    Congrats on the surgery! Remember to walk as soon as you can and water, sip sip sip! You will do fine and You should be so proud of yourself! Wishing you all the success and happiness this world has to offer! Remember you always have friends here!
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Procedure
on June 23, 2009 6:35 am
 I finally got some relief yesterday through a minor "surgery." They called it a surgery but there was no cutting involved. They knocked me out, then took a scope and went through my throat to my tummy. They found what I already knew...the opening where my tummy connects to my intestines was way too small. They stretched it out with a "balloon" on the end of the scope. Because it was so tiny though, I have to go back in three weeks and have it done again so they can stretch it further. It's amazing I was able to keep even water down as small as it was! I had dinner last night and drank some diet lemonade. What a relief it was to realize it was all going to stay down! I'm sure my weight loss will slow down now that I can eat, but this is for my health after all, so be it.
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Strictures
on June 18, 2009 2:26 pm
 As I said earlier today, down 70 pounds! That's the good news. The other news is that the doc thinks I have something called strictures. That's where the scar tissue built up around my incision from tummy to intestine and won't let stuff pass through. I'm actually relieved they decided this diagnosis since I am sick of hugging the porcelain throne. To cure it, they have to make me all loopy first, then go through my mouth to my stomach with a scope that has a "balloon" on the end. Once in, they expand the balloon. That's that. Doesn't sound so bad and is definitely worth it! The surgeon's office should call me tomorrow with the date they're going to do this. In the meantime, I'm supposed to forget about food and just try and drink liquids all day...pretty much what I started doing yesterday anyways.
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loss
on June 18, 2009 7:59 am
 Down 70 pounds. Go to doc today and hope to address my issue
with keeping dinner down. I have been able to drink more the last
couple days since I've skipped breakfast for a glass of milk. I
think that's what I need to keep doing until my stomach can handle
more.
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Florida
on June 14, 2009 9:59 am
 Just got back from Florida, down 66 pounds! I'm still having trouble keeping dinner down. It's like my lunch hasn't been digested yet so my tummy isn't ready for anything else. Oh well. Florida was awesome and really nice since I didn't have to be as self conscious. I'm still no bathing beauty compared to my size 0 aunts and cousins that were there with me, but that's not my goal. I know my personal goal and am closer to it each day. That's enough for me ;-)
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