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Surgeon TestimonialMiguel Lopez-ViegoMy first impression of him was that he was very tall and very handsome. A little cockey and very sure of himself, Which I liked. He is very honest and will tell you that this is not a quick fix and that you relly need to work at this. My impression has stayed the same. He s an excelled surgeon and I would reccommened him to anyone. And, would go back for any general surgery need that I would have. Afterall, I trusted him with my life. I can't say enough good things about Sandy, his surgical coordinator, she is great! As Dr Lopez-Viego says, \"she is the program.\" She makes herself very accessable before and after the surgery. The rest of the office staff leave little to be desired. Not very friendly. There isn't really anything that I don't like about Dr LV. Both he and Sandy stongly emphasize the importance of aftercare. (support grp and nutritional counseling) rnDr LV was very open both in his informational session and one on one regarding the risks of this surgery. Prior to meeting Dr LV, I had been to every Dr's informational session in Palm Beach and Broward County. There was just something about him that I really liked. He has a great bedside manner and excellent surgical competence. The best of both worlds!rnrnThe only downside that some may have is that he is always late. Late for surgery, late for appointments. But, I'm married to a latin man and I'm used to it. This is nothing new to me. I'd wait hours if I had to. Member Interests
- Pets - One little Pekingese girl named Maggie
- Adoption - We Have 2 sons,who were adopted. One is 6 years and old and one is 3.
- Movies - Love a good movie, Anything but an action film.
- Music - I am very eclectic. my ipod is full of all kinds of music!
- Cooking & Baking - I love to cook and love to bake, especially during the holidays
- Native American - Am both Blackfoot and Cherokee indian
- Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome - Diagnosed in 1999
- Married - To my wonderful husband, Luis for almost 6 years.
- Shopping - Every week!
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I used to think that I looked good......Oh boy! on May 30, 2007 10:24 am
This is me in may of 2006, Feeling misirable. I just found this picture in an old email from a work cinco De Mayo Party.... It's enough to make me cry!
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3/8/07 on March 8, 2007 1:30 pm
Well, it's been a looooonnnnggg time!
I am down to 228 from my consult weight of 325. Weight on day of surgery was 299. I guess that I am happy with that. I really can't complain. I'm doing well. Trying to exercise and get my protein in. The exercise part has been very hard to do. I've been working 10-12 hrs a day since January. (It's tax season- yeah for me) And my 5 yr old is now playing t-ball, so that has been taking up 2 nights a week and Saturday morning. But, I'm trying to get back on track this week. Another thing that I have unfortunately found is that I can eat just about anything. But, I don't. And, I never have that "full" feeling. This is a scary thing. I'm very concerned. I have not lost any weight in a month. I only lost about 6 inches last month. So, I'm worried. Worried that this is it. That I'm not going to make my goal. I just need to keep working at it.
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12/7/06 on December 7, 2006 4:58 am
I'm feeling a little better these days, went back on my Cymbalta and already see a difference. I'm starting to feel alot better about the progress that I've made so far. A real eye opener is when you have more clothes on boxes or bags than you do hanging in the closet. I can no longer get away with safety pinning my pants.... lol
People are really starting to notice too. Many people from work have been commenting and telling me how great I'm looking. I'm usually not one that likes attention, but I'm learning to embrace it.
I have my big formal christmas party for my company comming up on Saturday. I am kind of excited about going because I look great in my dress. Last year, I didn't go because I was so uncomfortable with myself. It helps that the dress is 4 sizes smaller that what I would have worn last christmas.
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12/4/06 on December 4, 2006 8:28 am
I am so depressed. There are just so many things going on, Financial troubles, marriage troubles, problems with my 5 year old son, the possibility of losing my job to outsourcing (India). I am just not in the Christmas spirit. I am not doing any of the "fun" christmas things that I usually do. Have thought about NOT putting up a tree this year. But, with a 5 year old child, that's not going to work. I have absolutely no modivation to do anything this year. All that I do is cry, if I'm not crying, I'm angry. I'm not sure what to do. Prior to surgery, I was on Cymbalta, but stopped taking it after surgery, because I thought that I no longer needed it and felt fine without it. Now, I'm not so sure. I'm hoping that I can still have a happy holiday.
The good news, My BMI went from 49.4 Extremely Obese to 38.6 just Obese. I have lost 72 lbs so far. I barley notice any difference......
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11/3/06 on November 3, 2006 1:01 pm
Wow, It's been a long time since I last posted. Not alot has really changed though. I have been back to work for 3 weeks. 3 long weeks! It was so hard to go back after being off for a month! I can't ask for a better group of people to work with though. They are very supportive and encouraging. They don't act like the food police, questioning everything that I put in my mouth.
I have lost about 57 pounds or so. I stopped getting on the scale every five minutes! So, I'm not sure of the exact amount. I know that I have really lost some inches. When I go to the gym, I will have them measure me. Then, I'll know for sure.
I'll keep you posted!
Laure
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