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Goals

weigh 175 lbs

7 People
 in progress, 
3 People
 achieved this

Make it through Surgery without Complications

363 People
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808 People
 achieved this

Use an airplane seatbelt with no problems.

7 People
 in progress, 
1 Person
 achieved this

believe people when they say I am beautiful.

4 People
 in progress, 
2 People
 achieved this

have the energy to clean my house!

22 People
 in progress, 
7 People
 achieved this
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Surgeon Testimonial

Daniel E. Swartz
When I first met the surgeons in this office I thought they were highly educated and knowledgable about bariatric surgery.
Member Interests
  • Cats - I love my cats, I have 6 total, love calicos especially!
  • Dogs - We have 2 black lab/rotties & a german shep/golden
  • Quilting - I love to make quilts, especially scrap quilts..using every little bit of fabric
  • Comedy - Movies are so fun!

Latest Surgery Support Comments

  • Comment by cowgirl64505 on 4/14/10 1:18 pm
    Today is the big day. Good luck and please give us an update when you get online. Are you ready for the ride of your life? Wahoo, it's going to be a great one! Robin
  • Comment by margiem1962 on 4/11/10 8:41 pm
    Good luck on your upcoming surgery!! This will be quite the ride the next year and enjoy it!! I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers that things go well and that you have a speedy recovery. Remember this is the greatest gift you can give to yourself the gift of health. Soon you will be on the loser's bench!! Hooray!!
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ONEDERLAND!!! OMG!!
on September 28, 2010 9:06 am

Yes folks, I did it!! I stepped on the scale this morning and I hit 199lbs!! Woot Woot!!   This whole journey has been incredible.   My goal is 150 lbs, so now thats the next stop..unless my body tells me different!  I guess I will just keep hanging on and enjoying the ride!!  Yippee!!  Who woulda "thunk" it was possible!!????
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83 Lbs down!
on September 8, 2010 5:45 pm
I cant believe it, I have lost 83 lbs!!!  That is alot of weight..this is all just amazing to me!  I could not have done this without this surgery.  God bless my surgeon for  being able to help people this way.  I am overwhemed with gratitude.  I love ya Dr. Swartz!!

My legs dont rub together anymore, I can cross my legs, sit indian style.  I can walk two miles without hurting, I can lean over and shave my legs, paint my toenails, walk my dogs, sit in a booth (thats a huge one for me!), go on roller coasters, wrap a bath towel all the way around me, the list is endless...I just feel so much better!

I am wearing a size XL/18 in most everything.   I havent worn that size in I dont know how long.  I have cute clothes now, not just what will fit me.  Its so wonderful to be able to wear pretty things and feel more girly.  I gave away 4 trash bags full of clothes from my closet, all stuff that was way to big.  I never want to see those sizes again, I never want to go back there...I want to be healthy and play with my new grandaughter and have fun in life.  Being fat wasnt fun, I didnt get to do fun things..because I was always out of breath or in pain or just plain unable...I thank god everyday for being blessed with this surgery.

Jules
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70 Down!!!!!
on July 26, 2010 11:13 am
Omg!! I hit 221 today, thats 70 lbs down from surgery, how AWESOME!!! I was doing the happy dance in the shower!!
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59 Lbs down..
on July 5, 2010 8:50 am
Feeling great, have alot more energy.   When I go on my walks, I can walk faster and longer and my hips no longer hurt, that sure is a plus!  My friend Julie walks with me, she is also trying to lose weight so the more the merrier!  Seems like my weight loss is slow lately, I dont know why.  Last week I only lost 2 lbs and this week 4lbs.  I guess my honeymoon stage is different from other WLS patients, although I know everyone loses at different rates.  I am sticking to 1/4 cup of food per meal right now, my doctors handbook doesnt say what to do after 2 months so I kinda feel like I am "winging" it, I guess I will get more information at my appt on July 30th.  Thats all for now..

Jules
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8 weeks post op
on June 14, 2010 11:19 am
49 lbs down!!

Went to my new granddaughter to be baby shower this weekend in southern California.  Had a wonderful time seeing all our family!  We bbq'd twice, wonderful bbq chicken, tri tip and the next day hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken, salads, fruit, chips,dip, salsa, beer...etc etc etc...then of course baby shower cake...which I only had a pinch of, but it sure was good!   I did get one good walk in over the weekend..wish it could have been more but we were doing so much running around and had to be "here"and "there" so much that I didnt get to do more, so I am amazed I lost another 5 lbs...woot woot!!  Next week I will hit the 50lb mark! YES!!
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Hello everyone-

My name is Julianne and I am new to this website community.  I currently weigh in at 291, and have a BMI of 48.5 and am in the process of being pre-authorized for RNY surgery.  I am jumping through all the hoops, getting all the letters written and doing all the labs/xrays/procedures done...its alot of work!  I hope to get it all done by the end of this month  so they can start my authorization.  My
doctor is Daniel Swartz at advanced bariatric in Fresno, Ca.  I went to his seminar and was very pleased and excited after hearing about all the different procedures.   A coworker recommended him to me and she has had great success!  I look forward to reading about your journeys and hearing your amazing stories...we can do this!