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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.

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12 People
 achieved this

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

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0 People
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go parasailing.

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4 People
 achieved this

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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Almost a year out..
on September 5, 2009 3:46 am
I just realized that I may be under 200 pounds by April 15th.  Now keep in mind that I work tax season so every year I try to see how much I can lose during tax season.  Last year was the first year I had actually lost, of course that was right after surgery.  So with fall here, Block training and classes have begun and my head has started to get into the block zone, I realized that by the end of tax season, I should be in onederland.

April 17, 2010 is my high school reunion.  I should be 1something for my HS REUNION!!!!!

WOW. 

I always try to get away the end of April for a few days.  Last year I went up to Niagara Falls and I did indoor skydiving.  I'm not sure what I want to do next year.  I do know that I want to do a really great trip next summer.  Europe, Israel, an all inclusive...not sure, but I want to do something really big to celebrate onderland.  Especially since I weighed in at 200 in 8th grade and have been growing ever since.  OMG...by April I could weigh less than when I graduated middle school.  How nuts is that?

I still can't believe it when I see 2something in the mirror.  I can't fanthom 1something. 

While I still see the fat me in the mirror, I keep telling myself to focus on the size of my clothes and everything I can do today that I couldn't do last year. 

When I had this surgery, I just wanted to be where I am now.  To be in a "normal" plus size was fine.  Now, I can see what I once thougth was unattainable.  I can't believe it hasn't even been a year yet. I can't believe that this time last year I was counting down the days to surgery...wondering what life would be like and if I'd be able to do this or if this would be just another diet I'd fail.

I have treats now and then, but so less than ever before.  I have made a committment to exercise and I enjoy it for the most part.  My goal for this year is to ride a "real" bike.  I rented an adult trike over vacation and rode everywhere, but I'd love to be able to ride a real bike.

My surgery has made 2009 a wonderful year, but I can't wait to see what 2010 is going to bring....wow.
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