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Christian Oakley, M.D.
I had heard many different things from people in regard to Oakley. Some liked him others not so much, but his patients I only heard good things. When I meet him I liked him. The one thing I dont like is that he is not a person who looks you in the eye when he talks to you, but if that is all I dont like then I am good with that. Other than that I really like him. He is good at what he does, very straight forward, and willing to answer any and all questions and that is great. His office staff are all wonderful. No matter how much you bug them they never come across bothered or put out. Jennifer knows her crap when it comes to insurance stuff and knows what you need to get you approved. If you do what she says, it will happen.
Oakley does emphasize walking a lot, but he is right. The more I walk the better I feel. He was very full of statistics and fact. That I like. I am a facts kind of person.
Overall, I love the office, staff, and the Dr. I am haven a great recovery and minimal pain. Everything has been pretty much what Oakley said it would be.
Member Interests
  • Books & Literature - Reading is my escape from reality. HA HA
  • Recreation - Lots of things I want to get back to when my body can handle it.
  • Dogs - We now only have one lab. We had to put our lover boy Akebo to sleep last week.
  • Board Games & Puzzles - Best night is at home with friends playing games and haven a great time.
  • Music - I like all kinds but really am diggin alternative/rock lately.
  • Tattoo - Love them but also realize to each their own.
  • Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome - Me 100%
  • Married - Married to high school sweetheart for over 11 yrs now.
  • RN - I am not an RN YET, but that is my next goal in life.
  • Airplanes - Love to travel. Plan to go to Germany someday. Hubby family is German.

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Latest Surgery Support Comments

  • Comment by Deedums on 3/2/08 9:58 am
    Mandi best wishes on the first day of the rest of your life. I will be joining you on the loosers bench the same day. My prayers and positive thoughts are with you.
  • Comment by Star22 on 2/28/08 6:17 pm
    Hey Mandi- Congratulations on your surgery! Mine is 3/10; I am a mix of excited and nervous. I'm happy that you have wonderful support from your family! Best of luck!
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Hello to all, I am 30 years old with a great husband of 11+ years and 2 great kids. Most of my childhoods dreams have come true, but my weight has become a major issue for me. One I can no longer deny to myself or my future. Looking forward to this new path I am on and excited for it to begin. So, to a healthier 30's than 20's.
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Bad Hair LIFE!!!!
4 days ago
Hey all. I am looking at pics of myself and realize I HATE my hair. I was suppose to work today but got to stay home. YEAH!!!! Was hoping to get my hair done today but no such luck. My hubby wants it long, but..... all it does in hang now. And the thinning is killing me. I NEED SOMETHING NEW!!!! Its weird that my hair can make my moods. I feel good about me, but when I think my hair is shitty I feel shitty.
 Going to look into new cuts and colors. Trying to keep it longer. But some is coming off. LOL
 Anyway, just needed to vent that out.
 Hope all is well with everyone. Best of luck.
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2008 Idaho Fair
on August 18, 2008 12:31 am
Hey everyone. Just wanted to say we all went to the fair today. Had a great time. Was able to ride a ride with hubby and fit. What a nice feeling. LOL
 NO really great time. But fair food sucks being post op. Hard to find something with enough protein and not deep fat fried. Not to mention, sure missed the best part of the fair, which is potato ice cream and scones. HELLO!!!!! But I did make it.
 Best luck to all and have a great week.
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Added pics
on August 16, 2008 12:09 am
Hey to all. Just wanted to post some new pics and thougth I should type something too. Feeling really good. My weight loss has really slowed down. Have an appt with Oakley in two weeks. Glad too. More questions to ask. I am 5 1/2 months out and loss has screeched to almost a holt. I am only about 49 lbs from goal. I know Oakley said it would slow, but holy crap. I shouldt be too upset, I am still going down clothes sizes, but I am a scale slave. EEECCKKK!!!!!!! ONce you get closer to goal what is considered a normal loss. At last appt Oakley stated I would probably loose about 25 lbs more by next appt. Feel like a slacker if I dont meet that weight loss. I am about  7 lbs away. Am a loser now. DOnt know if I will make 7 lbs in two weeks. I barley lost a couple in a month.
 Do know I am not walking like I was. I walk faster and easier, but not making time to only walk. Need to get off my ARSSSS I guess. Eating is good. Have to watch the desire to graze! DId get some protein bars that dont suck too bad. MOre sugar than I like but I need the protein. NOt enough protein equals wanting food more often.
 Anyway, hello to everyone. Hope all is well for each of you. I do wish you all the best of luck no matter where you are in this crazy ass journey.
 Oh yeah, funny thing is, I remember before surgery I just wished to be a size 14 again, now that I am almost there excited, but wondering where the lbs are not going. LOL
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HELP!!!!!!!
on August 12, 2008 2:28 pm
Hello to all. I am typing due to about to brake down mentally and need to do something fast. I am trying to deal with crap with my Grandfathers estate dealing with an incompitent daughter-in-law. I am stressed about my kids, and two cousins. Both with different issues.
 I am just about to loose control and I am wigged out. NOt sure what else to do but type I guess. I have already called my mom in Florida crying 3x today. How crazy I am a grown women and still cant deal.
 Anyway, just venting. HOpe you are all are better than I am right now.
 Take care and best of luck.
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HOneymoon is over.
on August 4, 2008 12:40 pm
Hellot o all. I am typing cause I am sad. I am pretty sure the "honeymoon" weight loss time is over. I have only lost 10 lbs in the last month. Which loss is great but not as fast as I was. I am only like 55 lbs from goal, which sounds great, but.......
 I also see myself wanting to eat shit. I am able to resist most times. But sometimes I take a couple bits of stuff I know I shouldnt. I think the slowing in loss is a little dishearting. But, I will be ok. Did anyone else feel or go through this?
 Well, better go. Just wanted to update really quick.
 Best wishes to all in this crazy journey.
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My Story

My story is like some in the fact that I have only been  overweight since I was about 19. I started putting on a bunch of weight and the Dr's kept telling me it was cause I graduated, moved away from home, started college, and got married all in a short time. But with weight gain and unable to get pregnant  with no answers for either I was at my wits end. We ended up moving to Nampa, Idaho I went to a new Dr still trying to get pregnant Only to find out I had PCOS (poly cystic ovarian syndrome). It was nice to find out why we were not getting pregnant and why an  active person like myself could get so heavy so fast. But by then the self esteem was gone and hard to get back. So, for a few years after that our main goal was to have a baby. With fertility treatment we finally have two great kids we longed to have for over 7 years. I was able to get to my pre pregnancy weights within a very short time, but always gained about 10 lbs a year no matter what I have tried. With my pregnancies I did get high blood pressure and insulin dependent gestational diabetes. With my second I couldn't keep the diabetes under control. So, I know have a 80% chance of becoming diabetic in the next 8 years. SCARY! So, I have to do something for me. I want to be able to run and play with my 4 year old son and  2 year old daughter. And I cant lie, I want to be attractive for my  hubby again. Not that I am not, but I know I can look better. So, for many reasons I need to have this surgery and make it work and succeed. My future does depend on it. But, I am sure all of you know how that is. It is so great to be a part of this sight. I have read here a lot for a long time and finally got off my bum and made this page. People will judge for so much not knowing the circumstances specially if your heavy. Its nice to read and know that there are others that understand me and my pain of being overweight. Thanks and I hope to get to know a lot of you through this journey we are all on.

 


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