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John Hagen
I would like to share what a positive experience I had with my surgeon, Dr. John Hagen. Not only did my surgery go flawlessly, his bedside manner while I was in the hospital was incredible (I think he stopped in to check on me at least 6 times). He is a kind, empathic, caring doctor and I am thrilled to know him and be under his expert care.
Member Interests
  • Books & Literature - Avid reader, voracious even.
  • Cats - Love my sweetie, Kirby :)
  • Adoption - I was adopted.
  • Movies - LOVE movies of all genres.
  • Music - Love music of all kinds. Okay, I lied. I don't really like country.
  • Vacation - I love to travel to warm places - fun in the sun :)
  • Talk Radio Listening - HUGE Howard Stern fan!
  • Men - Ummm... yes, I like men. There. I've admitted it. A great personal interest. lol
  • WLS in your 30's - Nearing the end of my 30's*scream*

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    Hi, so what are the names of the 3 protein shakes that you think taste good. Pam
  • Comment by Dawn1 on 3/20/06 11:09 am
    Karen Thoughts and prayers are with you tomorrow and the weeks to follow for a speedy recovery!! God Bless! Dawnya
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129!
on December 9, 2009 5:45 am

I finally broke the 130 barrier last week.  Okay body, time to stop losing.

Please pass the potato chips.

lol

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And.... again....
on October 15, 2009 11:07 am
I read so many posts about people worrying that they're done losing, etc.  For some reason I was on my own profile today and realized that I hadn't posted to my "blog" in a year. At that time I weighed 140 pounds and thought I was done losing.  A year later, today, I am 135 pounds.  Sooo... it doesn't stop.  I've lost my final 5 in the last year, at almost 4 years out.  So there you go, take heart.  :)
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And......
on September 12, 2008 10:36 am
Now 140.  Life is good.  Really quite friggin' good.

I think I'm done losing.   And that's okay.  :)
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Woot!
on June 17, 2008 6:16 am
As of today, I weigh exactly half of what I used to - lovin' being 145! :)
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2 Year Surgiversary!
on March 21, 2008 8:19 am

Wow.

So, two years have passed since my surgery. I've taken a bit of time this week to reflect, so bare with me. Bare? Bear?

giggle

I had my RNY surgery on March 21, 2006. My life has changed incredibly since then. I've lost over 135 pounds (and continue to slowly lose) and I've gotten my life back. Imagine carrying another whole person around with you each day? The incredible stress on your back, your knees, your heart... and not just physically, but emotionally too.

Life is good. Great, actually. Struggles? Sure. Of course. Suffering? Not for a moment. Regrets? Not even one.

I'm not a religious person, but DAMN, this has been a gift. I'd post before and after photos here if I knew how, but they are in my profile. lol

Thank you to all of you for your support, caring and love these past two years. It means everything.

smooch!

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My Story

September 14, 2006.
ONE-derland!!!!!
I could cry tears of joy. :)


August 8, 2006.
A little update, I suppose... I'm down to 205 lbs, which is 85 pounds gone forever! Feeling GREAT! Ummmm... I still think my pics make me look fat. hahaha
Oh well.


July 2, 2006.
Well, I finally did it. I had someone take my picture so I could post a "half way there" shot and now I'm just waiting for it to be posted here on the OH site. I've lost 74 pounds and have done really well and am proud my myself and everything... but when I look at the pic, I still think, "Damn, I look fat."
hahaha

June 25, 2006.
I've lost 70 pounds and have 70 to go - I'm half way there! HALF WAY! *giggle*

June 10, 2006.
Well, it's certainly been quite some time since I updated! A lot has happened since my surgery on March 21st, most importantly 63 pounds gone forever!!
I had the unfortunate luck of developing a stricture that was closing over the opening to my new stomach and became very sick for a while. At first I thought that I might be eating too fast or trying something new that I wasn't ready to eat. Finally when I wasn't able to keep water down either, I went back to my surgeon for help. I had Upper GI xrays that showed the stricture (barium - yuck!) and was booked for an endoscopy the following day. I was a little scared of the procedure, mostly because I would be "sedated" instead of asleep. Fortunately, I remember NOTHING about it. haha
I've been doing well since then (that was back in April) and am able to eat much easier. I still have moments of what I lovingly call "barfy-ness", but these are easy to deal with as part of my healing and learning. I now eat regular food (for the most part) in very tiny portions and very tiny bites. My new fav is a whole wheat wrap (okay, I can only eat 1/2 of the smallest one, but hey, it's still a wrap) with a thin layer of light herb & garlic cream cheese, 1 oz of turkey or ham, lettuce and a thin slice of tomato wrapped up and sliced into 2 "pinwheels". It's funny how much I have been craving salad and raw veggies, which I can't quite eat yet, though I'm getting there. I thought I would crave pizza and chips and pop, but apparently veggies are where it's at.
I joined a fitness centre a couple of weeks ago and LOVE it, something I never thought that I would enjoy, or be able to participate in. I go at least 3 times per week and ride the stationary bike, use the treadmill, swim, hot tub, go to a stretch class... who knew it would be so fun??
I'm so proud to say that I've lost 63 pounds so far. 63!! In less than 3 months!!

My life is changing. :)


April 24, 2006.
I saw Dr. Hagen today because I haven't been feeling well. On the bright side, I've lost 41 lbs. now! Upper GI x-rays are sure to find what's wrong - more soon!


April 3, 2006.
Had my first post-op consultation with Dr. Hagen today and I get to have the PUREED DIET. I can't explain how good I felt eating tuna and crackers at lunch today. To hell with gourmet, bring on the mashed potatoes! ;)


March 26,
I'm baaaaack..... :)
All is well and I'm feeling pretty damned good!
Special thank you to Dr. John Hagen, the best surgeon ever. He truly is an angel.


March 19, 2006.
My surgery date is March 21, 2006 with Dr. Hagen in Toronto! Only 2 more days 'til I get to be a LOSER. ;)

**Update**
I now have an angel! Thank you to Joyce Wilds for offering to be my angel. :)