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Goals

Purchase clothes off the rack at a "normal" store

82 People
 in progress, 
53 People
 achieved this

Participate in a 5K run/walk for charity.

40 People
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12 People
 achieved this

run five miles in 45 minutes on the treadmill in the morning

1 Person
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0 People
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go parasailing.

33 People
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4 People
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Be in the "normal" weight range

21 People
 in progress, 
7 People
 achieved this
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Surgeon Testimonial

Marc A. Neff MD
What was your first impression of him/her? rnVery nice, very kind, very supportive.rnrnHow did your impression change over time? rnFunnier than I thought.rnrnHow would you describe his/her office staff?rnThey don't always listen, but the co ordinator is wonderful. rnrnWhat did you like least about him/her? rnWhere his office is, would rather go to the office closer to me.rnrnWhat should future patients know about him/her?rnHe honestly cares and loves his patients.rnrnHow much does he/she emphasize aftercare? rnUses a bariatric co-ordinator that went through the same thing.rnrnDoes he/she have a structured aftercare program?rnYes, with a support group.rnrnHow did he/she address the risks of surgery?rnCarefully!!!rnrnHow would you rate him/her overall? rn9.5 rnrnWhich is better, surgical competence, bedside manner, or are both great?rnBOTHrnrnrnrn
Jobsies's Journey

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Describe your behavioral and emotional battle with weight control before learning about bariatric surgery.
It was a roller coaster that never went down far enough.
Latest Surgery Support Comments

  • Comment by becky on 9/19/08 4:58 pm
    I Said a Prayer of Healing for you -- body, mind and soul -- That God would bring you comfort to restore and make you whole. I prayed you'd be surrounded by His awesome love and healing, Dispelling all anxiety or pain you might be feeling. Finally, I prayed you'd be uplifted by His grace, and feel yourself enfolded in the peace of His embrace. Wishing you all the best on your journey for a healthy happy new you. Skinny Wishes ~
  • Comment by Jobsies on 11/18/07 12:51 pm
    My surgery has been cancelled due to insurance denial.
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New Goal Met..
on February 27, 2009 3:01 am

So I am down 125 pounds and officially 40% of my excess weight.  Twenty five more pounds and I will hit my halfway mark.  WOW.   Nine more pounds to my nextmini goal which will be 75 WW pounds. 

So much is different now....in so many great ways.  If I did my hip/waist ratio correctly I am under .8, which is good.  It's annoying that I am losing so much on top and look like a freaking pear, but it's all good.  I guess I'll find out in a couple of weeks when I go to the nutritionist for sure.

I can do so much more now, than I ever could before.  I am looking forward to the future..i really can not wait to see what it holds.  I just hope it all continues to go 'downhill' so to speak. 

 

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HS Reunion...
on February 25, 2009 10:26 am
So i just learned that my 20th HS reunion will be next spring...April 2010.  WOW.  There is more than a little chance that I may be at goal by then.  It also means that I have to find a way to have plastic surgery before then -- especially my arms, if I want to wear a nice dress. 

It would be so very nice to go to the reunion as the new me.
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Five month anniversary
on February 22, 2009 5:22 am
Today is my five month anniversary.  How things have changed.  I am down 122 pounds.  I can now wear 'realpants' you know -- they have a button and a zipper.  I love how that feels.  I just can't believe how much I love this surgery and how happy I am with my progress.  In less than 40 pounds I will be a WLS success --- I will be halfway to a normal BMI.  How great is that??  In less than 40 pounds I will be in twoterville.  I never thought I'd see that number again.  It's funny....twosomething is "normalfat".  So I can't wait to say I weigh twosomething -- even 299.

Speaking of clothes...I went to the store and bought two pairs of sweats off the clearance rack.  They are too big.  Well, they'll be ok for working out, ---- I hope,  and eventually for sleeping.  I had gone to get some girdles since the excess skin is so terrible. I hadn't realized it until I went shopping and was in front of the full length mirror.  OMG. Scary.

I've said before --- I have the very best surgeon.  When I met with him a few weeks ago, he was very pleased.  Next month I go to the nutritionist.  I hope she's just as pleased.  My carbs have been getting a higher...but it's good carbs.  None the less, I am going to start eating my sandwich open faced (one half of a sandwich whole wheat thin). I think it will be just as filling --- and save me some carbs. It also goes up when I have a protein bar, high protein milk, yogurt.  Those are where most of my carbs are coming from to be honest. So at least it's not junk.  I still am dolng well avoiding candy, cake, pies, and just plain junk.  I really don't have my sweet tooth like I used to --- and I am so happy.

People are noticing --- I stopped into another office to say hi and one of the girls asked if I left the other half of me in the car.  So nice.  I still have a long way to go -- but I know it's possible now.. Thanks Dr. Neff!!

I finally hit two miles on the treadmill...only 1.2 to go. My goal is to get to 3.2 for the 5K by April so that I can spend April and the beginning of May getting my time down. I'd like to do the three miles in 45 minutes. Right now I can do two miles in 45 minutes...back in October I couldn't do a mile in 45 minutes .  So I think it is totally doable.

I can't wait to see where I am next month...and in another five months..and in September.  It's getting better and better!!





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Bmi change and other stuff
on February 12, 2009 11:23 am
So, I am down 20 points on my BMI and how things have changed. I am wearing smaller sizes, I can push the seat up in my car..I feel great. 

I can't begin to say how happy I am that I have had this surgery. I am down 120 pounds. I have never lost this much weight before and it's just plain amazing.  I love everything I have done with this surgery..i can't tell you how happy I am.

I recommend it to anyone...
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