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  • Username: JamGal77
  • Location: san antonio, TX, USA
  • Member Since: 7/4/2011
  • BMI: 25.4
  • Post Op
  • Surgery Type: RNY (07/16/12)
  • Surgeon: Ramiro "Sonny" Cavazos
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Goals

Complete a Half-Marathon

73 People
 in progress, 
24 People
 achieved this

exercise on a regular basis.

27 People
 in progress, 
4 People
 achieved this

To have a normal BMI

7 People
 in progress, 
0 People
 achieved this

shop at victoria's secret!

125 People
 in progress, 
55 People
 achieved this

be able to ride a roller coaster without worrying about fitting in the seat.

233 People
 in progress, 
101 People
 achieved this
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Surgeon Testimonial

Ramiro "Sonny" Cavazos
I can't say enough great things about Dr Cavazos and his staff. The office is professional, responsive and truly caring. I actually dealt with more than one different doctors prior to my surgery and no one else had the time, patience and compassion that was witnessed at the TX Center for Medical and Surgical Weight Loss.

After surgery, Dr. C met with me promptly every morning to discuss vitals and next steps. I would recommend the practice to anyone seriously interested in medical / surgical weight loss.
Latest Surgery Support Comments

  • Comment by Jennifer P. on 7/16/12 7:43 am
    Best of luck to you!!! Congratulations!!!
  • Comment by grneyedlady_71 on 6/11/12 1:40 am
    Congrats on surgery today ! Sending you well wishes and a pain free recovery My surgery is today also have to check in to the hospital in about an hour and a half , Anyways good luck !
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I started my WLS journey "officially" on July 16th, 2012. While there have been several ups and downs, I'm ready to start checking off those goals and really living life!! 

          

JamGal77's Blog
JamGal77's Blog


8 month update
on March 17, 2013 2:33 pm

 

Well, today I finally decided to purge my closet. Years ago, I was always afraid to get rid of the big clothes just in case I needed them again.  I pray every day that I follow the guidelines and make the best use of this tool I was given.  Every day is a victory as I get closer to the goal weight. However, I have achieved so much in the way of better health including less joint and muscle pains, fatigue and headaches.    I do realize that I have to keep myself in check from too much retail therapy because its such a rush not having to shop in plus size stores... However, shoe shopping is frustrating... Can't seem to find the right shoes for work since my shoe size has also changed. Very small price to pay for all the other benefits. After 8 months, I rarely stress out about what to eat... I still have slip ups with eating too quickly but more importantly I'm better at identifying good choices just about anywhere. (Side note: in heaven that sushi zushi will make any roll rice less).   While WLS isn't for everybody, it was the best thing that I could have done considering the state that I was in. As I was pulling clothes out of my closet, I found a size 26 pair of jeggings. I cried not simply because they were a size 26... I cried because I realize that when I was wearing those, I wasn't living my life... I was avoiding family, life long friends, travel/airplanes, exercise and so much more.   I am really appreciative of life and will do everything to maintain a good quality of life for me and my family.
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It's Official....
on February 7, 2013 6:04 pm

I'm so happy to say that I'm now OVERWEIGHT... My new BMI category. This roller coaster has been worth it. Thanks to all the support of my friends, family and OH siblings, 2013 is getting brighter and brighter. Although I'm continuing to lose weight, I'm very concerned about getting enough water and protein... Still exploring other options besides Bariatric Advantage which is making me nauseous just thinking about it... Will post more later, gotta get this protein-rich dinner in... LOL!

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Today is my 6-month surgiversary!!!
on January 16, 2013 8:18 pm

Woo hoo! I'm finally in Onederland!!! Hit 199.5,today 

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Humbled & Amazed
on December 1, 2012 10:40 am

When I started this journey last year and attended the WLS seminar with my husband, I believed that I would lose some weight and improve my standard of living. As I'm going through my favorite clothes that I haven't seen in several years now fit or are a little baggy, I'm so grateful and humbled that I'm finally able to walk anywhere, fly to anywhere I want without the physical and emotional pain of being so different. While I'm 60 lbs away from my preferred weight, I'm thrilled to get closer to century club, onederland and a normal BMI... My family and friends have been surprised by the changes and thankfully not a lot of acquaintances have pried too much into the how or why...

I really appreciate my surgeon and nursing staff that gave me the opportunity to have a great life again. Can't wait to live it up on our cruise this month!!!

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I'm Half Way There!!
on October 29, 2012 9:38 pm

It's official! I've made it to halfway mark of my weight loss goal. The hubby thinks that 150 is too low. However, in order for me to consider pregnancy at my "age", I want my expected weight gain to keep me in a decent BMI... Anyways, I'll continue crawling before I start walking LOL.... WOOO HOOOO, 82.5 left to go!!!

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