Username: imladyredd
Member Since: 9/30/2008
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Surgeon: Jonathan W. Wallace,M.D.

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My Name is Dalene, I am 30 years old and just recently had lap band on Aug 28,2008.
So far so good i am down 20lbs

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I'm down 32lbs!!!!!
on November 4, 2008 9:31 am

I went to the doctor on last wensday and i lost another 12 lbs. So far to date i am down 32 lbs and feeling REALLY GOOD!! I got another 11/2 cc's. This filll has been different. I have been sick more than usual, but i think i am just learning my myself.

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Working out is becoming easier and easier
on October 21, 2008 4:20 pm

I have been continuing to work out and i amd SOOOO proud of myself. I think its becoming a habit. I would have never thought that i could make it apart of my daily ritual but it is becoming just that. To myself "Lady Redd" keep up the good work.

oh yeah i get another fill next week. I think i need one i have been able to eat more than what i need to be eating!!!

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New outlook on life
on October 15, 2008 5:50 pm

Sometimes things happen in your life that make u feel like everything is all good. I went to see Mary J Blige and Robin Thicke last night and it was one of the best concerts i have ever been at. Mary made me feel like there is hope and that there is really no reason to worry or 2nd guess myself and the decsion that i have made. With that in mind i am going to work out and continue on this journey of being the new woman that i am becoming!!!

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I DID IT I DID IT!!!
on October 9, 2008 2:59 pm

I finally went and worked out yesterday. Thanks for an extra push from my husband. I worked out for about an hour.. wow I am really proud of myself.. and u know what it felt good..

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I've got the dont want to work out BLUES
on October 6, 2008 3:35 pm

Since my surgery i have been trying to force myself everyday to work out and every day there is a different excuse. I vowed to myself b4 i had the surgery that i will work out at least 3 times a week, and to date i have only worked out 1 time. Not a good look, the weight is coming off but my arms look horrible!!!! i have to get my lazy but up and get to the gym. There is really no excuse i have a workout room (FREE) in my complex, actually right downstairs. i need that extra PUSH... SOMEBODY PLEASE let me know i am not the only one feeling this way...
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My Story

Well to start things off I am 30 years old. I have been overweight all my life with my highest weight at 327 lbs. I have been married for 10 years. I have 2 sons and 1 step-son. I have been struggling with my weight all of my life. About 3 years ago I started looking into bariatric surgery only to be disappointed, my insurance would not pay for the surgery. About a year and a half ago my husband got a new job which meant NEW INSURANCE YEAH!!! After his 3 month probation period i started looking into surgery again only to find out this time the insurance did pay for it but i had to go through 6 months of seeing the doctor and all of the other crazy stuff that they put you through prior to getting this procedure. Shortly after getting my approval papers in the mail from the insurance I began feeling ill. I started blacking out and having strong migraine headaches. I FINALLY went to the eye doctor only for her to tell me that I have a rare disease called Chiari Malformation, she told me my brain was sitting on top of my spine which was causing me to have the headaches and black out spells. She told me to seek medical treatment from my doctor. I immediately went to my primary doctor and gave her the whole story only for my doctor to look at me like I was crazy. She had never heard of the disease either. To make a long story short I ended up seeing a specialist and May 5,2008 I had brain surgery to rectify the problem. The doctor that did the surgery told me that they were not able to do the surgery that they wanted to (shave down my spine) because I was too heavy, instead they put a VP shunt from my brain to my stomach (that is still in) to relieve the pressure. Needless to say it took me a couple of months to bounce back but i was still determined to get Lap Band. After recovering for only 3 months i continued journey to get Lap band . On Aug 28th my dream finally became a reality. I had the surgery it went GREAATT and so far I have no complaints. My brain is working and so is the band. So that's my story in a nut shell.

No Matter what comes your way if you have a dream GO GET IT!!!!