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to be a mom and wife again

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Get a job doing something I enjoy

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Sit in a chair without fear of not fitting or breaking it

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Surgeon Testimonial

Thomas Sonnanstine M.D.
From the first time i met him he was honest,yet kind caring and compassionate at the same time.
I wondered where he learned to care about us big people,because he does most doctors i have been to dont know how to deal with the obese much less the super morbidly obese,but he does.
He has a bedside manner like i have never known before ,he treats you like you are his one and only patient.He becomes your friend and you know you can go to him withot redicule.
It has been 11 months since my surgery and i dont know where i would be without the surgery.
He had a filter put in because i am a big girl and im so happy he did.I can honestly say he has saved my life in more ways than one i have a life now im free from weighing 526 pounds and wondering if my next breath will be my last.
I can walk. breathe ,my children have their mom back and my husband has his wife,i still have along ways to go,but thanks to him im well on my way...
I keep his number in my purse and when people ask about my weight loss i give them his number and tell them here is the number of the man who saved my life,he will treat you well and will be honest with you.
If you are looking for someone who will put your best interest at heart and be honest with you and take excellent care of you it is Dr.Sonnanstine.
I am a human being wether i weigh 700 pounds or 110 and i know i deserve to be treated with respect and from Dr.Sonnanstine and his staff i received that.
My whole family plus my friends where really in awe of the care i received from him .
He has excellent support for his patients support groups and you our given lots of instructions and you can call.
He has given me the tool and its my place to use it the way i should.
I can never thank him enough and i have been blessed to have him as my doctor and i hope you can be blessed also.
If you want to know more of how he has helped me send me a message on my profile.
Thanks Dr. Sonnanstine



Member Interests
  • Humor - I love to laugh,so comedys and comedians are my fav
  • Dogs - we have a collie/shepard mix and a doberman puppy
  • Parenting - I am the mother of 3 sons
  • Tattoo - I love tattoos just havent got 1 yet
  • Army - my hubby is in the army national guard
  • WLS in your 40's - I am 45 years old

Latest Surgery Support Comments

  • Comment by Gail O. on 3/8/08 7:02 am
    Hello Nancy, I have you in my thoughts and prayers. I do was in the hospital a few times and so wished & prayed I was home. I guess the doc's know when we still need a little extra care that the hospital provides. I pray you are home safe and sound, and ready to start your journey, you will post your "WOW" moments, I will smile with you. Love & Hugs and lot of Blessings, Gail
  • Comment by velvet W. on 2/19/08 2:36 pm
    I hope that you are doing well my friend! I will pray for a speedy recovery for you..... save a seat for me!!!!! ~velvet~
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Now i see
on January 12, 2009 9:45 am
I set here watching whats eating gilbert grape..
I cry just thinking about what i put my boys thru.
I was that big, were they truly embarrassed by me and just didnt let me know?
When she says i didnt mean to get this way.omg how many times did i say that?
When she says to the girl ive not always been like this..how many times did i say that?...
Then i think if i didnt have the surgery it could have been me leaving my boys....
Again im am thankful to Dr.Sonnastine and to my dh for re enlisting so i could have the surgery ..
I have always been embarrassed for my boys and my dh to be seen with me,not so much now but i know they are proud of me even though im still the big girl,i feel better and im not embarrassed so neither are they...
If you have never watched this movie.watch it

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A new year and a new life
on January 1, 2009 12:58 pm
Well 2008 was exciting and sad for me.
I gained a new lease on life and thanks to my hero (Dr.Sonnastine) ive enjoyed my life again.
I can walk and breathe at the same time ,i can go up and down the stairs to do the laundry go shopping forever.lol
Ive also lost 3 very important people in my life each with diffrent values.My cousin Brian who like me put his family first and even though he was ill he laughed and made everyone laugh.Our nephew Matt who had everything going for him,yet for some reason unknown to us he took his life.
My cousin Keith(but he called me aunt lisa) Keith had nothing yet had everything,he loved life and everyone in his, he was a redneck country boy who when he laughed you forgot all your issues and laughed with him yet when he cried it tore your heart out,he wore his heart on his sleeve,
From these 3 i now know to live today like its your last and love everyone wether they love you or not and material things and money mean nothing if you dont have love.
So im telling all you in my life and future that i love you and lets make 2009 all about family and friends and ourselves.
Ive also learned everyone like my sils did care about me,it was me i was so ashamed of myself that i kept everyone away.
This year im gonna get my sexy back.lol(i dont think i had it in the first place).
Im teaching my family to enjoy life and food without the calories and fat and it may hurt to exercise but after awhile it feels good .
I wonna thank you all for being my friends and hopefully becoming my family.
Love and huggs and Happy new year lets make it our year..
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