• Username: jonicorona
  • Location: Corona, CA, USA
  • Member Since: 5/12/2007
  • BMI: 25.3
  • Post Op
  • Surgery Type: RNY (04/09/07)
  • Surgeon: Andrew Hajduczek
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To lose 8 lbs by Valentines Day goal 150 lbs.

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To make my New Year's goal of 20 lb. loss

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meet my goal of 175 for Haloween 195 to 175

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Meet goal for the Labor Day Challenge

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keep a positive attitude about self

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Andrew Hajduczek
the first day I met my surgeon I thought he was so very soft spoken, but genuinely interested in me and my weight issues. I have begun to think of him as my savior over the pas 5 months since my surgery. If I hadn't done the foot work to find him I would still be miserable, ill and unhappy. The office staff has always been right on top of everything I need and any questions I might have. there is nothing that I can complain about with any of them. Dr, Hajduczek will give you the best care possible as will his staff and the hospital Chapman Medical. the after care has been the best you could ever ask for and that was real important to me. They have a facility in Orange that has meetings once a week and you get a lot of helpful information from it. I was made quite aware of any risks or problems that could result from my surgery, but also all the positive benefits. And the material books and education has been a most helpful tool in the process. I would rate him as one of the best of the best. I feel that all aspects of a phycians duties including bedside manner are very important for patients to feel at ease.
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Highest weight: 282
Pre-op:                266
Goal weight:      145

I'm a divorced 53 year old grandmother of 2 girl and 2 boys, ages 15-6.  I live in california and take care of my 80 year old father.  I have 7 sibilings and many other family members and feel very fortunate to come from such a large family.   I have had a Weight problem  all my life off and on.  This surgery has made it possible for me to start my life over again with a new attitude and new priorities.  April 9, 2007 is my surgery date. 

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It sure has been a wild ride lately
on July 29, 2009 4:19 pm
I haven't written in since the last post when my boyfriend brokeup with last Sept. of 2008, and since then I had pneumonia then the doctors thought I had lung cancer.  I ended up at the City of Hope and after removing a portion of my lung Dec. 08 the figured out I had Valley fever and still do, and I'm greatful for it cause it isn't cancer....It's taken me so long to recover from this and it's still not gone but I have every reason to believe it will be soon.  I thank God for all the illness and hip surgeries and wls everyday, because it's makes me remember that I have so much to show for the journey and would do it all again if I could have the results that I have today.

We only get what we can deal with, because God does know best and wants us to learn and grow stronger.

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Stopped Smoking & brokeup with boyfriend!!!!
on October 23, 2008 1:53 pm
This is my true test of weight lose or gain right now.  I stopped smoking 9/2/08 and my boyfriend brokeup with me last week.  And even though he hasn't said so, I would say that if they don't call or even txt or email in a week and don't answer any of yours (I only txt'd 3 times) then I say he's done. 

I've done good with not smoking even though I eat more often I try to make sure that it counts for my daily intake.  And as far as the other I'm just going feel the feelings and move on from here.  I don't know if we were meant for each other in many ways, but I sure enjoyed his company and he was the sweetest and most attentive guy up until the end.  Oh well what are you gonna do.

Life does go on whether or not we're ready for it to.

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Met my goal & started dating!!
on August 18, 2008 10:11 am
It's been a bit since I've posted on here and so much has happened in my life.  First off I met my goal of 145 lbs on my 1 year anniverasry of my RNY and that was awesome.  Then I started dating a few men or should I say toads...lol  Not exactly what I wanted in my life.  Then I met a wonderful man who cares for me and is so sweet and ready to make me happy as much as possible.  This has been so wonderful considering the man I spent 14 yrs with was no where near capable of even making himself happy.

I go to activities with my granddaughter and participate totally in everything which is terrific for both of us.  I finally have my life back and want to keep it that way!!!!
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I'm doing OK!
on March 16, 2008 5:24 pm
It's been almost 4 weeks since my hip surgery and I must say this one was more difficult then the first.  The doctor had to shorten the bone and do a lot of repair while in there.  But I still feel it has all been worth it, including my wls.  I've had 3 surgeries in the past 10 months 2 hip and 1 wls and even though that might seem excessive I am so physically and emotionally strong these days that it really feels like a breeze to have gone through it all.

I was afraid that I might gain weight after this one but lost 3 lbs. and some more inches.  I feel for the first time in my life that I have some control over what's going on instead of it controlling me.  Happiness is mine for the taking and I want that more then anything else in the world today,  This a journey I am more then willing to take by myself or with someone, but either way it's all mine and for once I don't have to consider how this is going to effect those around me.  Selfishly it doesn't matter because this is my health and happiness.


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Here we go!!!!
on February 11, 2008 5:29 pm
Wow here it is the 11th of Feb. already!  I can't say I've lost much weight since New Years, I think a few pounds but right now that's ok.  I only need to lose about 10 more pounds and that can wait for awhile until I'm able to go back to the gym, which will probably be in about 2.5 months. 

I can't believe that next Tuesday the 19th I'll be in the hospital getting my second hip surgery.  Believe me I'm not complaining I'm excited to finally be at the end of the whole thing.  It has been something I've patently waited for and took all the proper steps to make sure that I got the best help and made the right choices for myself.

So in 7 days I will continue my journey for a better healthier life style.  I'm also starting a new friendship with a sweet man I met on a free date sight of all night New Years Eve............lol  We are taking it very slow and are really enjoying getting to know one another.  I can't wait to see what will come next I feel just like at child looking up a the stars and moon in  wonderment  for the first time, and it's awesome.

See ya later

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on June 12, 2007 4:23 pm
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I started my journey with my wieght problem when I was a child.  I ate to comfort myself, food was my very best friend.  

When I became a teenager I started watching my wieght.  You know the boys and parties, dates and for a while I could do it.  Then I had a child and thought oh my god what if I can't get this off.  I was able to lose the wieght I gained which was 55lbs., plus lose another 20lbs to put me at a nice size 9 and 135lbs.

I got married and thought it would last for every but, alas my picker was really off and I picked a man who loved beer more then me.  So guess who became my best friend again?  Food!  for 13 years this went on until I was saved.   I lost wieght again and dated, and then two tragedies happened in my life.  I lost my oldest sister my best friend, my hero.  3 weeks later my father almost lost his life it was a horrible 2 weeks waiting to see what would happen.   And again I ate for comfort and friendship.  I balloned up to 282 lbs. by the time I was 50 years old and was just discussed with myself because I failed again and was in bad physical shape.  By the time I had my surgery in April of 2007 thanks to thyroid meds I had lost 16 lbs. and was still morbidly obese of course but on my way to where I could finally live the life that God had intended for me to have, happy and health.

Today I've got help to stop this cycle before it kills me,  I have 4 terrific grandkids that I love and want to be around for alongtime.and wonderful friends and family who have supported me in their own way (some more then others.....lol ) to become the person I am meant to be.