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Enjoy yoga and not feel like I'm dying

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Surgeon Testimonial

Ward, Dunnican
Dr. Dunnican was AMAZING. Besides being young and incredibly handsome (stared in a few fun dreams of mine... But I digress). He is extremely kind and thorough. My very first visit with him he answered every single one of my questions, plus more I didn't even know I had. By my 2nd and 3rd appointments I had every confidence that Dr. Dunnican would be an amazing surgeon, and had absolutely no doubts about him. He was alway apologetic if I had to wait long to see him, and was always very warm and sincere. My surgery went well. He said I had an initial leak that he fixed right up before closing me up, so I'm not worried at all. He came to my room to see me everyday with the exception of my discharge day ... But, he forewarned me that he wouldn't be around until later that day (if I was still in the hospital) so I wasn't concerned.
Dr. Dunnican was very gentle while checking my incisions post op. The EXACT opposite of one of the other Dr.s that came in and put an unnecessary and painful amount of pressure on one of my incision sites the day after surgery (uncool nameless Dr guy).
All in all, I am fully pleased with Dr. Dunnicans care and excellent work. I look forward to my post op appointments with him. And would recommend him to anyone in the Albany, NY area who is thinking about this surgery.

Edit - 9/08/10
Dr. Ward Dunnican was killed in a motorcycle accident last night. I am deeply saddened by this. He was a very skilled surgeon who was only 38 years old with a wife and 3 daughters.
I dedicate every dress size I go down to him.
Thank you Dr. Dunnican, for changing my life. RIP.
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Stretch marks and flab's got me down!
on December 26, 2010 2:24 pm
 I've lost a little over 100 lbs since the start of my 6 month diet. About 70-75 lbs since surgery back in August. 
My legs, stomach, and arms are so flabby it makes me suuuuper self conscious. Don't get me wrong, I'll take the flab and stretch marks any day of the week over being 270+ lbs again .... But it really puts a damper on me feeling sexy naked or in just my bra and panties. 
My bf knew me before surgery so he knows how much I've lost and how hard I've worked, so he's absolutely ok with my body, in fact, he says he loves it. 

And what about swimsuits??!!! Oiii.... I don't even want to think about that.

Next week I'm starting a Couch to 5k work out routine which I hope will tone up my thighs a little. Cause DAYYYUUMMMM!!!!! 

But, I'm thankful every single day for my RNY. 
I have more energy then ever, and I feel great! (as long as I have clothes on LOL) 



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I have lost 5 20lb Turkeys!!!!
on December 16, 2010 12:23 pm

I can't believe it when I saw my Nutritionist today. I weighed in at 170 on their scale. Which means I am no longer considered Obese!! Now I'm just Overweight! Woooooooooooohoooooooooo!!!!!

According to her I have lost 73% of my excess weight from my heighest weight of 272.
And 65% of my excess weight from the day of surgery when I was 243!

I was in shock! I mean, I had been paying attention to the scale, sure.... But I wasn't living by it.
It wasn't until she put it this way, that it really sunk it.
She said, "You've lost 5 20lb turkeys". Or "20 bags of flour"

Holy crap!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm so happy I had the surgery. I feel so normal now. The WLS way of life is just the way it is now. I don't even notice it anymore. It's just THE WAY IT IS.

I've been trying to do better about eating. I want to make sure I don't get back into bad habits. So I'm eating the way I should breakfast, lunch, and dinner. And it feels right! I feel so much better when I know I've eaten good things.

Till next time OH!
Hugs

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4 months out, already!
on December 6, 2010 11:08 am
Hey everyone! It's been 4 months. I can't believe it, Honestly!
I'm down to about 179 on a good day. Highest weight was 272 before 6 month diet. Surgery weight was 243.
I'm feeling fabulous!! Like a million bucks! Brand new! Enjoying Yoga and Pilates, full of energy (unless I eat something too carby, then I'm immediately tired). I'm wearing about a size 12/13 in pants and a L in tops (XL if they're a lil small).

My hairloss is bad, but not to the point where I think it's time to go wig shopping. Although my hair is very dry and damaged and thin now, so I'll most likely be cutting it shoulder length in the next few weeks.
I take Biotin everyday, so hopefully that will help speed up new hair growth.

I still struggle more than I thought I would to get in all my fluids and protein. There's days where I know for a fact I'm lacking in both areas. But, for the most part I don't do too bad. I usually will have 1 protein shake a day (25g), then try and get the rest of my protein in food like chicken, greek yogurt, cheese, turkey pepperoni, etc.

Although .... I do endulge from time to time in things I know I shouldn't. Like a slice of pizza or a couple french fries. but hey, on a rare occasion that's not too bad.

I still don't exercise as much as I should. BAD KARLY! Ugh! That's one of my biggest problems. I do yoga and pilates each week, but that's not exactly strength training or toning me. I know I need to do better.

I finally got rid of the 10 or so bags of clothes I had in my closet that didn't fit me anymore. I gave as much as I could away to friends and my sister. The rest I put in the clothes and shoes bin for my local thrift store. Some people are going to make out like bandits! I had some really good stuff (remember, worked  at Lane Bryant for 2 years) ... So now I'm starting the slow and expensive process of refilling my closet with clothes that I like, are affordable, and fit me.  So much fun!

Things are still good with me and the new man. We've been together about 2 months now. He's still super supportive and helps me to stay on course when all I really want to do is grab a bag of doritos and chow down. He reminds me I can't. And even if I could, I shouldn't.

And on a totally different off topic note:
I am totally obessed with Bruno Mars' song Just the way you are! I think every woman wants to feel like her man feels that way about her. It's the perfect, catchy, upbeat song and I love it!

That is all,
Toodles!
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