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Armando Joya
had my sleeve with Dr Joya in January of this year, I am 2 months out and have lost 52 lbs! Let me just tell you that I am a not the person that goes out and takes chances, however I had heard so SO SO many wonderful testimonials about Dr. Joya and his staff, that this woman made up her mind after much research, and soul searching and went for it! I arrived in Mexico, was met at the airport, brought to the hospital, met Nathalie, she was a Godsend, such a cool chick, made me feel so welcomed and loved, held my hand thru the weepy tears and assured me I would be ok! I met Dr Joya and Dr Espinoza who calmed my fears in an instant, you knew that you were in great hands, I trusted them, you just know when you are in the presence of competence. They were the most kind, hand on your shoulder, look in your eyes when they spoke to you, Dr's that I was blessed to have. I never had any surgery before in my life so I was scared, I went alone to Mexico and I can tell you that I would do it again in a heartbeat!! I went to a beautiful resort after I spent 2 nights in the hospital and recovered on the beach, it was breathtaking! All that is included in the Package (s) that they offer with Dr Joya. Nathalie was wonderful, Dr Joya was easy on the eyes and a warm caring person, as was Dr Espinoza who came to the resort to check on me and make sure all was ok! Dr Joya Thank you, Thank you so much for helping me and caring for me, I cant thank you enough. Thank you for your wonderful staff Nathalie, Gerald who arranged my whole trip, the wonderful nurses, and Dr Espinoza for following up with me at the resort. I will never forget you all and will keep you in my prayers always. rn
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  • Comment by Cira S. on 1/25/07 10:08 pm
    Congratulations on your surgery! Wishing you all the best an uneventful surgery and speedy recovery.
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    Wishing you a smooth and safe surgery, speedy and easy recovery and all the best as you begin your exciting, life-changing journey. Many Blessings! ~Lavender
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My Collage
on July 2, 2007 8:09 am
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My SLIDESHOW :):)
on July 1, 2007 12:56 pm
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My first lower fat SUMMER!!
on June 22, 2007 6:43 pm
OK, this is gonna be said outloud, it is OK i keep telling myself, here goes.. I FEEL PRETTY!! I AM SMALLER AND HAPPIER AND HEALTHIER AND MORE OUTGOING AND I AM LOVING LIFE!

I get dressed and go to the gym and i am so very happy :)

I take a shower and get dressed for the day and i feel so good about myself!

I have a bounce in my step and a twinkle in my eye, i feel cute, i have never ever ever felt that way! :)

I will not feel bad about feeling this way, i am not just happy to be smaller, i am just happy to be happier!



PHENOMENAL WOMAN by Maya Angelou 

Pretty women wonder where my secret lies ▫ I'm not cute or built to suit a model's fashion size ▫ But when I start to tell them ▫ They think I'm telling lies. ▫ I say ▫ It's in the reach of my arms ▫ The span of my hips ▫ The stride of my steps ▫ The curl of my lips. ▫ I'm a woman ▫ Phenomenally ▫ Phenomenal woman ▫ That's me.
I walk into a room ▫ Just as cool as you please ▫ And to a man ▫ The fellows stand or ▫ Fall down on their knees ▫ Then they swarm around me ▫ A hive of honey bees. ▫ I say ▫ It's the fire in my eyes ▫ And the flash of my teeth ▫ The swing of my waist ▫ And the joy in my feet. ▫ I'm a woman ▫ Phenomenally ▫ Phenomenal woman ▫That's me.
Men themselves have wondered ▫ What they see in me ▫ They try so much ▫ But they can't touch ▫ My inner mystery. ▫When I try to show them ▫ They say they still can't see. ▫ I say ▫ It's in the arch of my back ▫The sun of my smile ▫ The ride of my breasts ▫The grace of my style. ▫I'm a woman ▫Phenomenally▫ Phenomenal woman ▫That's me.

Now you understand ▫ Just why my head's not bowed ▫ I don't shout or jump about ▫Or have to talk real loud ▫ When you see me passing ▫ It ought to make you proud. ▫ I say ▫ It's in the click of my heels ▫The bend of my hair ▫ The palm of my hand ▫The need for my care. ▫ 'Cause I'm a woman ▫ Phenomenally ▫ Phenomenal woman ▫ That's me.



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My Ticker :)
on May 18, 2007 5:57 pm
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What have ya lost?
on April 18, 2007 3:55 pm
Your weight loss =

1 pound = a Guinea Pig
1.5 pounds = a dozen Krispy Kreme glazed donuts
2 pounds = a rack of baby back ribs
3 pounds = an average human brain
4 pounds = an ostrich egg
5 pounds = a Chihuahua
6 pounds = a human’s skin
7.5 pounds = an average newborn
8 pounds = a human head
10 pounds= chemical additives an American consumes each year
11 pounds = an average housecat
12 pounds = a Bald Eagle
15 pounds = 10 dozen large eggs
16 pounds = a sperm whale’s brain
20 pounds = an automobile tire
23 pounds = amount of pizza an average American eats in a year
24 pounds = a 3-gallon tub of super premium ice cream
25 pounds = an average 2 year old
30 pounds = amount of cheese an average American eats in a year
33 pounds = a cinder block
36 pounds = a mid-size microwave
40 pounds = a 5-gallon bottle of water or an average human leg
44 pounds = an elephant’s heart
50 pounds = a small bale of hay
55 pounds = a 5000 BTU air conditioner
60 pounds = an elephant’s penis (yep, weights more than his heart!)
66 pounds = fats and oils an average American eats in a year
70 pounds = an Irish Setter
77 pounds = a gold brick
80 pounds = the World’s Largest Ball of Tape
90 pounds = a newborn calf
100 pounds = a 2 month old horse
111 pounds = red meat an average American eats in a year
117 pounds = an average fashion model (and she’s 5’11”)
118 pounds = the complete Encyclopedia Britannica
120 pounds = amount of trash you throw away in a month
130 pounds = a newborn giraffe
138 pounds = potatoes an average American eats in a year
140 pounds = refined sugar an average American eats in a year
144 pounds = an average adult woman (and she’s 5’4”)
150 pounds = the complete Oxford English Dictionary
187 pounds = an average adult man
200 pounds = 2 Bloodhounds
235 pounds = Arnold Schwarzenegger
300 pounds = an average football lineman
400 pounds = a Welsh pony

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I was denied ~~Original Post by Jv G at 9:48 PM EST on 10/24/2006Lancaster, NYAm so depressed slept all week,feelin hopeless and wronged,Was told i had no exclusions to policy 4 times by my provider before proceeding,now all i wanna do is eat and go to bed.

 

 

Today is September20th met with the surgeon yesterday, he said that i would be a great candidate for WLS, I need to have my psyc. evail this friday.. waiting for the shoe to drop and something happen that will make my surgery not happen.. an exclusion to my insurance policy something, anything... even tho i called and asked it sad how in this day and time people can be so unreliable with answering questions that may mean Nothing to them, but the WORLD to you.. *** ~~Gotta stay positive~~ HELP.. I just want/need this so much.. i am ready.** Sept 22 had my psych evail, went well, (i think) he said that i seem to be well adjusted..not sure what will be needed next :)** Oct 3rd Well the surgeons office called at 4:00 and said that they were submitting to my Ins. Company.. im sick to my stomach, PLEASE pray that this happens for me :)~~~~~