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Goals

To go back to school and get my degree in nursing

4 People
 in progress, 
1 Person
 achieved this

Is to be Healthy again so I can enjoy life with my family and friends.

396 People
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84 People
 achieved this

Have a normal BMI

198 People
 in progress, 
62 People
 achieved this

Chase my children and catch them

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 in progress, 
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 achieved this
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Surgeon Testimonial

Robert E. Cole, M.D.
My first Impression of Dr Cole was that he was soft spoken and quiet. He came into the room and talked to both my husband and I. He asked me husband to sit in the chair to my right so he could sit beside me to my left. I have not had someone be THAT informative in so long with my own personal information. It felt great. He was very honest. He said that this is not a fix and would only work for me as much as I was willing to make it work for me. rnrnHe was referred to me by a friend who had him as a surgeon and I am so appreciative that she sent me his way. He stated up front that he only does open RNY and that is fine with me. It isnt for everyone. He told me that his only control is how things are handled in the OR.. which is very true. He has no control of how we choose to use the tool after we leave him.rnrn
Member Interests
  • Fish - a crudload of Goldfish to get our Huge tank ready.. and Capt Jack, and Barbosa.
  • Dogs - 1.. Leonitis .. Leo for short
  • Walking - with the kids, dogs or just alone sometimes
  • Music - almost any type.. really
  • Shopping, Bargain Hunting & Auctions - oh wow.. ebay and craigslist are my favs for sure
  • Outdoor - Wishing the snow would get here if it is going to! I can wear snowpants!
  • Scouting - my whole family is into scouting for the most part. I am a co GS leader
  • Autism - Youngest son has Aspergers Syndrome amongst other issues
  • Nursing - I am a CNA on a Cardiac Step Down Unit. My Pts are post OHS and Angioplasty
  • Comedy - Love Adam Sandler..and anyone that can make me laugh.

Latest Surgery Support Comments

  • Comment by Jessica W. on 6/21/08 7:55 pm
    I have been thinking about you nonstop the past few days as I anxiously wait for my day Tuesday & am really nervous. It helps to see you doing well & sounding pretty good. Write when you can... I'm off for mine Tuesday early AM! Congrats!
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Lifes been pretty busy...
posted on 3/11/09 7:32 am
Ok so I haven't posted in awhile.. long while that is. Been getting things in line for some major me time. I have gotten thru with EVERYTHING I need to complete to go back to school to become a LPN. The paperwork was the worst but I might as well get used to it since it is going to be never ending once I get my License anyhow.
March 30th is my beginning date.. I will be attending a Vocational program for 10 months full time days... like 8-4ish to make this happen. I decided that I do not want to grow old as a CNA and even though I am healthier now than ever.. how much of that heavy lifting stuff can my body take in the future? I also cannot tell my kids they have to go on and have a college education if I really showed no ambition or drive to be the Nurse I always wanted to be. I may go on for my RN when I am done but at least I will be able to work as a LPN in the meantime.The best way to make sure my patients are being taken care of--- is to be the one who can handle that stuff.. which as an aide I can't. That bothers me worse than anything else.. since I am a control freak. I ask for something to happen I want to see it happen... right now I have no power there.

Ok so my weight loss has all but stopped at this point. Not sure if I am just not getting in protien enough. Do not get me wrong--- I met my drs goals about 15lbs ago. and I hover between 153 and 157 at any given time of the month. * have about 8-10lbs to reach my goal of 100lbs lost. I did go ahead and finish up my back tattoo and add the 4th rose for the last 25lbs lost.. and if I do not lose the 8-10 I must .. then I will cope with it. It did not look right with 2 on one side and 1 on the other.It is bigger than I imagined.. but just looking at the pics I can see the difference in the contour of my back from the beginning to the end.  
I still have that newbie syndrome where people are asking me how much I have lost now. It drives me nuts because sometimes it feels like that is the only reason they notice me now. Heck since I am going back to school I only work per diem. So I have worked all 3 shifts within the last month or so.. but only because now my health will allow it. I think I average about 28-36 hrs a week or so. Not too shabby for being an on-call staff LOL.The most difficult part there is getting my family to support me in what hours I pick up. I know because I try to handle all of the bills... that we need that second paycheck of some sorts. Even if it is just enough to cover our gas needs. They like me home.. I am a control freak and tend to make sure everything gets done. Except when I am at work and I expect things of them. I am thinking they just need to get used to it though because in less than 2 weeks--- I will be a FT student and refusing to be that enabling person who does it all.I need to make this happen if the house crumbles around me.
Ok so I could soooo ramble on and on. I do need to go make a protein shake for some breakfast of sorts. I had some peanuts but thinking this would be a nice change..


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