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  • Username: Kristin24
  • Location: NY
  • Member Since: 3/30/2008
  • BMI: 55.1
  • Surgery date scheduled
  • Surgery Type: RNY (05/05/08)
  • Surgeon: Matthew A. Fitzer
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Goals

not be told, "Oh you have such a beautiful FACE."

Category: Emotional Wellbeing   
19 People
 in progress, 
0 People
 achieved this

Be able to fit into a booth at a restaurant

Category: Other   
10 People
 in progress, 
3 People
 achieved this

have spills fall on my napkin on my lap instead of on my boobs and belly!!!

Category: Other   
13 People
 in progress, 
3 People
 achieved this

TO SIT IN A AIRPLANE SEAT AND NOT HAVE TO USE AN EXTENSION

Category: Other   
37 People
 in progress, 
11 People
 achieved this

cross my legs at the knees, not only at my ankles

Category: Emotional Wellbeing   
14 People
 in progress, 
3 People
 achieved this
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Surgeon Testimonial

Matthew A. Fitzer
The first time I met Dr. Fitzer I was immediatly comfortable. He was very knowledgeable and put me at ease. I had been to another local surgeon whose attitude was rude and condesending. Dr. Fitzer was the EXACT opposite. I did't not feel like a failure because I am opting to have the surgery.
Latest Surgery Support Comments

  • Comment by wannaliveagain on 5/1/08 5:58 pm
    KRISTIN IM HOPING U HAVE A SPEEDY RECOVERY:) AND WILL BE CHEERING YOU ON!
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I LOST MY SON AND MY NEPHEW!! WOOHOO!!
on June 13, 2008 3:14 pm
OK, not literally but I have lost 83 lbs!! That totals my son's and nephew's weight give or take a little.  I was playing around with my son and picked him up like a baby (hubby yelled because he weighs 50lbs and I am still not supposed to  lift over 15, I couldn't help myself he is so cute)  I said I can't believe I was carrying more than this amount of weight around in January.  I am still amazed every day.  Another WOW moment last night.  We took our son to a local field days and I was able to FIT on the bumper cars with him.  I almost cried.  Usually my sister or brother-in-law have to ride with him while the other takes their son.  This is what I did this for!! My son was so happy that his Mommy could ride with him. NO MORE HOLDING ME BACK!!  I am going to enjoy life like never before!!
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Back to work
on June 3, 2008 10:05 pm
Went back to work yesterday.  I was excited I have been so bored at home.  But I did get in a lot of walking while I was home and did not have time yesterday or today.  I really do not want to fall back into old habits.  I am going to walk tomorrow night no matter what.  I am feeling great except for being really tired.  It was good to see everyone at work after being out a month. Also felt good to know how much I was missed.  I spent most of the day just talking to people about the surgery and how I was doing.  EVERYONE, said they could see a difference already.  I always hid behind my weight and the fact that I never had much attention brought to me.  I was really weirded out by everyone saying how good I looked.  How do you respond with sounding stuck on yourself?  I think I said Thank-you what felt like a million times. 
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My first two WOW moments
on May 29, 2008 3:42 am
And they were in the same day!!  I went shopping for clothes and got really cute stuff in TWO SIZES SMALLER!!  WOOHOO!!  What a difference two sizes makes.  I didn't have to look for the longest top to cover my stomach, I just picked them off the rack.  I also ran into a good friend of mine I haven't seen since I told her 3 months ago that I was having the surgery.  Let me tell you first that she is incredibly beautiful and probably a size 6.  She was the only person that had a "negative" comment.  She was like "oh, no Kristin you don't have to do that it is so extreme, just cut back on what you eat"  Ok I love her to death but she has never had an issue with weight so does not know how it can be.  I know she was scared for me... and that was her way of reacting.  Anyway, I saw her last night at my son's t-ball game and as I was walking from the parking lot, she said to my husband "oh, my god, you can really tell a difference, she looks amazing already". When I got to her she gave me a big hug and said I hope it is not rude to say already but you can really tell a difference.  I am so happy for you.  What a great day!! 
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3 weeks out!! Happy Memorial Day!!
on May 27, 2008 6:13 am

I am doing really great.  I am NEVER hungry, what a shock. I am so proud of myself because I am following the plan to the letter.  I have taken my son to Voss's (my favorite ice cream stand, I don't like the food enough to wait in line for hours, call me crazy) for ice cream and he is now into the "green" ice cream Voss's homemade pastacio.  My favorite.  But I just sat there and drank my water.  I wasn't even tempted to lick his dripping cone.  I used a napkin.  I already have to buy some new clothes even though I have been putting it off.  I have my neice's christening this weekend and nothing fits.  I also need stuff to go back to work on Monday.  I am down to 307.5 from my highest of 380 in December.  This is wonderful, hopefully I can get to below 300 by Monday.  WALK! WALK! WALK!

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One week out!!
on May 12, 2008 3:40 pm

I am one week out and cannot believe it has been it has been 11 days since I have had solid food!! WHOO HOO!!  I don't even miss it!  My surgery went fine no problems.  The gas though was unbelievable, thankfully that has finally subsided.  I am seeing a big difference already on the scale 17 lbs. down since the day before surgery.  Now I can't wait to get on the scale, it is finally going down.  I started stage two of the post op diet, I was sooo excited for my teaspoon of yogurt this morning.  Can't wait to see what lies ahead!!

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I am 38 years old, married, with an incredible 5 1/2 year old son.  I have been overweight all of my life. I don't ever remember a time when I was not overweight.  I am not sure where my weight problem comes from.  My mother is normal size, my sister is a size 6 and is in excellent shape.  All of my life I heard, You got the beautiful face and your sister got the body!!  My sister is beautiful also, so I don't know why someone would say that.  I never thought about how it affected her to be told she wasn't pretty, I was just always upset because I was constantly being called fat.  I have always put others first and have decided that it is TIME FOR ME!!  I have my son as inspiration.  He was born deaf and has cochear implants.  To talk to him you would never know that he is completly deaf without the implants.  I look at him and see all he has accomplished in his short life and all he has gone through and I feel selfish that I let myself get this way. I am always tired and before we do something I have to think about how much walking there is and will I be able to do it.  NO MORE!!!!

 


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