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  • Username: kevinwholder
  • Location: Alpharetta, GA, USA
  • Member Since: 1/10/2007
  • BMI: 24.5
  • Post Op
  • Surgery Type: RNY (03/15/07)
  • Surgeon: Michael Williams
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to live a happy life

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Get to my goal weight of 190lbs

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Surgeon Testimonial

Michael Williams
What was your first impression of him/her? rn-Dr. Williams was FIRST CLASS.. Totally the best.. So caring and concerned for my well being.. I really like this guy!!rnrnHow did your impression change over time? rn-It only got better!! rnrnHow would you describe his/her office staff? rn-VERY professional and so nice rnrnWhat did you like least about him/her? rn-NOTHING.. He was greatrnrnWhat should future patients know about him/her? rn-He is thorough and genuinely cares for you. He is strict and that is something that is needed when making a decision to do thisrnrnHow much does he/she emphasize aftercare?rn-That is one thing that both he and his staff have been so great at.. They really care..rn rnDoes he/she have a structured aftercare program? rn-YesrnrnHow did he/she address the risks of surgery? rn-Very openly and honestly. rnrnHow would you rate him/her overall? rn-10 of 10rnrnWhich is better, surgical competence, bedside manner, or are both great?rn-Both are great
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  • Comment by DAN PACKARD on 3/12/07 11:41 pm
    Kevin I am glad to hear you have your surgery date coming up soon. You will be in our prayers for a very uneventful surgery and a speedy recovery. Your life is about to change forever. If you have not already done so, drop by the Men's Board and say hello. Dan
  • Comment by judyanne on 3/12/07 9:15 am
    Thursday is your day! Just remember you are on the journey of a lifetime. Try to enjoy every minute. It may sound weird now, but know that you are cared for and prayed for here, and all too soon this will be but a memory and you will be an inspiration to someone else. I am waiting for you on the losers' bench! ~ JudyAnne
  • Comment by LavenderLoco on 3/11/07 7:51 pm
    Wishing you a smooth and safe surgery, speedy and easy recovery and all the best as you begin your exciting, life-changing journey. Many Blessings!
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Just a quick update
on August 16, 2010 7:20 am
Has it really been that long since I last posted here?? OMG!!! 

Well, things have changed for the best.. I left my old job back in October 2009 and came on board with a fantastic company based out of California. I still live in Georgia and now work from home. Much harder than I thought ti would be, but great overall...

I did put on a few pound over the winter and spring, but quickly losing that and getting back to my goal weight once again. It really gets easier to gain weight the farther out you are from surgery.

Sadly, my partners mother died unexpectedly back in March 2010 and this was a huge shock for all of us. She was a wonderful lady and a great mother. I posted a video on YouTube.com in memory of her. Just search for "Karen Barton" if you would like to view it.

After Karen passed, we took in two precious mexican dogs.. (I CANT SPELL THE NAME)... LOL.... They are named Diva and MiMi.. Wonderful dogs and Diva and I are bonding quite nicely. :-)

I hope that all of you are doing well and prospering.
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Today is a new day
on September 10, 2009 11:41 am
September is rolling along and the holiday seaason is fast approaching. What a difference a day makes in our lives. One day you may be sad and the next you are happy. Then you have those days that you feel guilty and then there are days you don't. Hmm.. Interesting I must say.. Well, let me me say this - I love me and I love my life now.. I am happy and will stand by these words form this day forward....

I CONTROL MY LIFE ..... MY LIFE NO LONGER CONTROLS ME ... YOU ARE NOT GOING TO MAKE ME HAVE A BAD DAY... IF THERE IS OXYGEN ON EARTH AND I AM BREATHING - IT'S GOING TO BE A GOOD DAY IN THESE EYES"

I have allowed so many things in my life to start controlling me and no more!!! I control my life.. I love life and those that are part of my life..
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Here I am ..
on August 25, 2009 12:20 pm
It is now getting close to the end of August and I look back on the past year and there were SO MANY changes that happened. Each and every day life is getting better and moving forward. I feel like certain parts of my life actaully died (and they did) but were replaced with something so much more magical and special. I cannot begin to tell you how hard it was when my partner and I (of nine years) split up. I admit that I am the one that initiated it all. I will never place blame where it should no be accurately placed. I truly felt that we would simply grow apart and that we would slowly lose contact but that has not been the case. We have remained friends and I thank God for that.. I truly hoped that he would remain a part of my life after the seperation. It was TOUGH - I am man enough to admit it.. But, he is now a much happier person and I see that in his smile. He has found a great guy it seems and I could not be happier for him.

As for me, I too have found someone that is so special to me.. We recently got back from a ten day vacation in AL and FL and had a wonderful time together. He is a wonderful man and has captured a part of my heart that I felt would go uncaptured for a long time.. I tell him he messed up my being single time.. LOL

Anyway - everyone says that flowers bloom in the spring .. I guess for two ATL boys - we saw flowers bloom too :-)
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On Tour
on April 15, 2009 1:49 pm
Time to hop on that bus and hit the road. I work in corporate america now, but every now and then I go back on the road to sing. The upcoming weeks are going to be filled with my spring season of concerts. I plan to travel across multiple states and rack up some miles and will have a wonderful time doing so. I ask that you keep me in your prayers so that I can do what I have been called to do.
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THANK YOU
on April 15, 2009 1:45 pm
I just want to say THANK YOU to each and every person that has supported me and prayed for me. Some have come and some have gone, but I still love each and every one of you. My journey has only just begun. If I hurt you, I am sorry. If I made you happy, I thank God for that. Whatever the reason and whatever the cause, just know I would never intentionally hurt anyone or do anything to cause harm.

Each day is a new day and it seems that each day I awake I am seeing a new life present itself. I never realized that one person could change so much.

Believer me when I say I am a better person. I truly am. I LOVE YOU
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My weight loss journey…

ORiGINALLY POSTED: January 5, 2007 at 10:21 am

All of my life I have been overweight. Just a little at times and a whole lot more at other times. I am now 36 years old and live in Atlanta GA and currently weigh in at 305lbs. On a 6′3″ frame it is not a huge fat ass look, but not something I am comfortable with anymore. Not from a vanity point of view, but from a health point of view.

I come from a family where on my mothers side, there is a strong history of stroke, high blood pressure, diabetes and heart disease. And on my fathers side, we have the lovely combination of cancer, stroke, diabetes and heart disease! See where I am going here? I will tell you, it is a crash course for DISASTER.. That’s where..

I have tried and successfully lost weight on several different occassions by placing myself on the so-called “fad diets”. I have tried SlimFast, Low Fat, Atkins, Quick Weight Loss Centers of Atlanta and many many others.

Did I loose weight? YES!! Did I keep it off? NO!!

Not that I east nasty fatty foods all of the time, I try to eat relatively healthy and do so a majority of the time. The minute I go remotely off any diet plan, here comes the weght again!!

Therefore, I have decided to embark on another (more agressive) journey to lose this weight once and for all. I have chosen to pursue Gastric Bypass Surgery.

I wanted to be able to share my sotry online with you and through this website and blog, you will be able to follow along with me through this journey.

Get ready, it is gonna be one hell of a ride!!!