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Surgeon TestimonialLawrence DennenDr. Dennen is great! He is very professional, yet friendly, and has a great sense of humor. You can tell he cares, and he believes in what he is doing. He is head of the bariatric dept. and I feel very comfortable with him as my surgeon. I honestly can say that I trust him with my life. If it were not for him, my cancer would not have been found as early as it was....he literally saved my life! He knows his stuff, and he lets you know he does, yet not in an arrogant way. He's an all around great guy, very patient oriented. Latest Surgery Support Comments
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Janel,
I am very sorry to
hear about your
father. I do know he
is in heaven with
your mom, which does
heal the sense of
loss or pain. May
you and your family
feel comfort in this
time of loss. May
God bless each of
you, Lynnie
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I see it has been
two years, this
month, since you
lost your "best
friend." I know she
is lovingly looking
down at her
beautiful daughter
and thinking how
proud she is of
you...God Bless
Debbie.
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Happy Birthday to
you, Happy Birthday
to you, Happy
Birthday Dear Janel,
Happy Birthday to
you!!!!!!
Have a
great day, Chris
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Welcome.....This is not just a weight loss surgery journey for me, but a journey of healing through the loss of my best friend, the scare of cancer, and ultimate victory through trials. God bless you as you read!!!
"Weeping may remain for a night, but joy comes in the morning" Psalms 30:5 - My favorite Bible verse.
Made My PS Date!!! on May 27, 2008 1:58 pm
Finally, the time has come to get my "body contouring"...I'm so excited! I know that this is one of the surgeries that all of us who have had our wls are so excited about....my date has finally come.
I'm going to Cosmed Clinic, and having surgery with Dr. Quiroz, the head of the clinic......Lower body lift, and Arm Lift. Done tons of research, and have heard only good things about him and the clinic down there......I can't wait to start getting some of the "finishing touches" done. August 8th is the date.......whoo hoo!!!!
www.cosmedclinic.com - read about them!!
Haven't posted in awhile, so here's a brief recap of the past few months....
Feb: Had a boyfriend...lost a boyfriend..next??? 
March: My dad passed away quite suddenly of a heart attack....it was a very sad time for our family, as now both parents have left us, in 2 1/2 years. An awful lot has happened these past few years, but we have each other and remain strong.
May: Found out that I'm getting a transfer to another store, and will start more training, to become management......I start at my new store next week......I'm so excited about this change and opportunity...I love my job...most days!
My nephew graduated, with HONORS from my alma mater....I'm so proud of that boy! I have pics on my profile for you to see.
My health continues to be great....thank you, God.
More to follow I'm sure.......
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I Am A Cancer Survivor!!!! on November 30, 2007 11:03 am
As some of you know, my journey these past 2 years have for sure been eventful...here is a brief recap....
July '05: Approved for wls
Sept. '05: My best friend, my mom, passes away
Oct. '05: My surgeon orders an ultrasound to look for gallstones, and cancer is found in one of my kidneys.
Dec. '05: Kidney removal June. '06: Had wls.....very successful, no complications, am now down 105 lbs!!
Aug. '06: During a follow up CT, a swollen lymph node was found near original cancer site. It is decided that CT would be done every 3 months for the next year, to see if this is a recurrence of the cancer.
Ok, so I had my last of the tri-monthly scans a couple weeks ago. Met with my dr. the day before Thanksgiving. The scan came back clear, and he said to me, "Janel I can never give you a 100% guarantee, but in my professional opinion, you are cancer free!" I tell you, I have never been so happy to hear words like that. For the past year, the fear of a recurrence has been hanging over me. He wants to do CT's every year until the 5 year mark, which is normal protocol.
You know, there are a couple sayings that go, "what doesn't kill you will make you stronger," or "you can take whatever comes your way and become a bitter person, or a better person." They both sound so cliche, but as many of you know, when trials come your way, these sayings really ring true. When my mom passed away, I was so sad, but also thankful because we had such a great relationship, and the past 2 years, when we knew that she was going to be leaving us, were spent with such awesome memories. When my cancer hit a month after she was gone, I remember thinking, "why now...when mom is not here for me?" But, even as I wondered, I knew that the answer was that I was going to become stronger and learn to not just lean on my own strength and plans for my life, but to give all to God, and trust whatever plans he had for my life...whether good or bad.
I can honestly say that I am happier now than I have ever been. Even this past year, when I had this worry about the whole cancer thing hanging over me, there has been joy. I am healthier (and thinner) than I've ever been, I changed careers and LOVE my new job, my niece got married, and I am having such a great time dating!!!
I'm decorating my place for Christmas this week...it honestly takes me a few days because I have so much stuff...........my mom loved Christmas so much, my siblings and I inherited quite the Christmas collections! As I do this, I am so thankful for the best mom a girl could ask for, and for each and every day I have, what I gift we have, to live and be able to love.
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I Caught The Bouquet!! on October 1, 2007 11:24 am
My niece got married this weekend...she is the love of my life, and like a daughter to me....
For years I would never get out on the floor for the bouquet toss, because I was "the fat girl," and just way too embarrassed/insecure. After a few glasses of wine, there was no fear in me!  When they called us single gals out on the floor, I remember thinking, "Come hell or high water, that bouquet is mine!" All I remember is it coming toward me, it slipping out of my hands, me grappling to get it, and when I felt it in my hands again, I grabbed with all my might, and ran out of the crowd, proudly holding the bouquet up like a heavy weight wrestler holds up his championship belt!! I'm not sure I want to see the video of this event, especially after everyone was teasing me about it...one bridesmaid says I scratched her!!! I paid no mind, and continued to dance the night away.
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Good News.....Contemplating News...... on August 11, 2007 6:49 am
August 10, 2007: Saw the Dr today, and my recent CT showed no cancer recurrence.....I am so thankful. It's just such a miracle how they found this so early, and I have so much to be thankful for. Also weighed in, and am still at the same.....down 100 lbs...pretty good considering I work at Starbucks now!!!
On a bit of a sad note, coming to realize that alot of my issues don't really stem from the whole weight thing continues to be a hard pill to swallow. I just remember thinking before the weight loss surgery, that once I lost all my weight, and am thinner, life would be just wonderful....don't get me wrong, I am thankful and blessed beyond words can say. But, I am having to face issues in my life that keep people (especially men) away, or make me unhappy, head on now. I know that is good for me, and in the long run will make me a stronger person, so I'll continue to seek out these issues, and deal with them. Never give up....just like mom used to say, "It ain't over 'til it's over!!!" Love that mom!!!
April 2007: The Century Club!!! on April 24, 2007 12:09 pm
I finally made it to one of my major goals: I have officially lost 100lbs since being approved for surgery!! I have about 15 more that I'd like to lose....
I feel better than I've ever felt in my life!!!
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