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Goals

to be a healthy role model for my daughter

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To be able to wear pretty bras and panties again

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Be comfortable in my own skin!

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Be at peace. No more diets, shame, and other's judgments about my size.

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find new ways to cope w/fear, anxiety, depression and joy.

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Wiljon W. Beltre M.D.
I first met Dr. Beltre while attending one of his WLS seminars. I was very impressed with the compassion and sensitivity of Dr. Beltre and his staff. Dr. Beltre always makes time to completely answer all of my questions. His staff is professional, friendly and quick to return telephone calls. One staff member in particular, MARIE, has gone out of her way to provide excellant service and to assist me with the necessary hoops encountered during my journey to my surgery date. Dr. Beltre shows medical and surgical competence and a gentle bedside manner as well. I feel very confident trusting him with this proceduere.
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  • Comment by kathy S. on 5/30/08 12:39 pm
    Jen your day is right around the corner and then your new life will begin. We'll scoot over and make space for you on the losers bench. I'll be praying for both you and your surgeon on monday as you go for this life-changing surgery.
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6 Months Post-Op
on December 4, 2008 5:37 am
Wow!  I can't believe it's been 6 months since my surgery.  I have lost 113 lbs. and I feel great!  I no longer have any health issues and I feel like me!  The best part is the freedom to enjoy life.  I am no longer apologizing for being and it never crosses my mind to be self-conscious.  What a change!
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Two Weeks Post Op
on June 17, 2008 10:01 am
I had my first doctor's appointment today.  I am two weeks post op and feeling great!!! I have lost 15lbs since my surgery and have not had any knee pain at all!  I can't believe how good I feel.... or maybe I can't believe how bad I used to feel!!!  I have been released to return to work and am now on a soft foods diet.  I go back to the doctor in three weeks.
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Surgery completed & I am home!
on June 5, 2008 6:37 pm
My surgery was completed without any complications.  My surgeon is so very careful and I can't tell you how much I appreciate that!!  I was in the hospital for three days... it is really good to be home!  I am still very weak and tire easily, but my husband is being wonderful to make things easier for me.  I think each day will get easier and easier.  My surgeon's office called to check on me today- I really appreciated that!  The nurse said that it is normal to feel tired and worn out.  I made my follow up appointment for two weeks.
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My Surgery is Monday!!!
on May 31, 2008 12:30 pm
I can't believe in just two days I will be having my surgery.  I am so excited!  I can't wait to meet the new me!
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Pre-Op and Final Nutrition Class Completed
on May 23, 2008 12:00 am
I completed my pre-op bloodwork and paperwork and my final four hour nutrition class.  I really learned alot in the class about day to day specifics regarding what to expect in the hospital and my diet in the coming weeks.  My husband went with me and it was really good to have that extra support.
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I am tired of being fat and tired!!!   It's funny because I don't think of myself as being as big as I really am... sometimes it's a shock to see the truth.  I am married to a wonderful man and have three wonderful children.  My life is full, but I am morbidly obese and am having significant complications.  I have difficulty standing and bending and doing any kind of exercise, even walking more than a short distance.  I have difficulty performing daily activities such as putting on socks and shoes that do not slip on, housework and participating in activities with my family.   Osteoarthritis is a major complication that I have.  A nearly intolerable problem is the constant pain of the knees.  Excess body weight adds trauma to weight bearing joints.  The joints wear out more quickly and develop degenerative arthitis much easier than in the normal-weighted person.  Currently joint-replacement surgery is needed in both of my knees to relieve the severe pain and to increase mobility.  Joint-replacement surgery has much poorer results in the obese.  The permanent weight loss of gastric bypass surgery will markedly decrease problems with arthritis.  I also have high blood pressure and because of my weight, often become depressed.  Repeated failure from dieting, disapproval from family and friends and sneers and remarks from strangers are common occurances.  Of course I want to look great, but more importantly I want to feel great!