Username: Lauretta
Location: Fort Walton Beach, FL, USA
Member Since: 11/4/2003
BMI: 29.9
Post Op
Surgery Type: RNY (04/20/04)
Surgeon: Robert Rodgers, M.D.

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Fantasy 2007 Uploaded on 10/15/07 8:27 pm	dancing in the club Uploaded on 10/15/07 8:27 pm
Maggie, Mike and I Uploaded on 10/15/07 8:27 pm	my yearly cuban cigar Uploaded on 10/15/07 8:27 pm
dancing on the aft deck Uploaded on 10/15/07 8:27 pm	Two weeks before surgery 4/07 Uploaded on 8/19/07 10:03 pm

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Goals

STAY HEALTHY, AND TO STAY FOCUSED ON MY WELL BEING AND WEIGHTLOSS

Category: Emotional Wellbeing

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Surgeon Testimonial

Robert Rodgers, M.D.
Dr. Rodgers seems very friendly and professional. I was impressed with his manner and the time and care he showed. He did an excellent job of discussing pre- op thru post op concerns. His office staff is friendly and helpful.
Post op report: He is great! I am so pleased with my surgery and recovery. Dr Rogers and staff are so caring and professional I would recommend them to anyone.

5/06 My surgeon no longer does Bariatrics. he cannot afford the malpractice insurance and hassles with carriers. He is a busy successful surgeon and much to his regret no longer does this type of surgery.

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Hospital Reviews

(Fort Walton Beach, FL) - Fort Walton Beach Medical Center

Product Reviews

Atkins - Morning Start

Latest Surgery Support Comments

Comment by Doober-96 on 4/5/06 4:54 am

Laurie, You look fantabulous!! Lol, We have a couple things in common, our age, prior weights and that fact we are both nurses. I wanted to congratulate you on your success and wish you continued joy in all your endeavers!! P.S-I love those glasses! Take care, Debi

Comment by lvrofroses on 4/5/06 3:34 am

You have every right to be proud of all you have accomplished!! Keep up the great work. {{{{HUGS}}}} Sandy

Comment by Lauretta on 4/4/06 11:04 pm

Well I am near the 2 yr mark and doing well. It was strange to see this page. I have not seen it for a year. I had to smile to see the posts and also remember Mama Angel who was the first to post. She is with all the other Angels now.I would do this surgery over numerous times if I had to. It is a wonderful life today.

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I am 51 years old now and had open rny on April 20, 2004. It has been a marvelous experience and I will be writing about it very soon. I have a new quality life I had given up hope of ever having. My beginning BMI was 55.9.
I began my journey at 316# and I am currently 169# AND HAVE MAINTAINED THAT WEIGHT FOR MANY MONTHS. I wear mostly size 14. I have not had plastic surgery or I am sure I would wear a much smaller size. At my age and the number of years I was so obese skin is an issue. Fortunatly my neck and face held up quite well. It does not prevent me from putting on a swimsuit and going boating with the family. Frankly there are plenty of women my age who did not weigh 316# who look as saggy as I do!
Lost my original profile. It would be nice to have but frankly it was pretty dull as profiles go. I welcome any inquiries about my journey so far. Drop me a note.

Lauretta's Blog

Realistic Expectations
on May 16, 2007 12:18 am

I have been reading a lot of posts. I think it is so important that we strive to the best of our abilities to have realistic expectations. If not the demons in our heads will get to us. Even though I was determined not to freak out about stalls and being a slow loser I was truelly afraid of failure. It took all my determination to not live in that place. I am glad I took time to address it pre op so that I had some info to help deal with the head stuff.

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Cross addiction
on November 9, 2006 2:25 pm

Anyone with this concern should check out the Addiction forum on this site you will find some kindred souls.

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Archive

My Story

11/10/06 A landmark day! I am officially overweight. I gave up all hope of breaking out of the obese list. It can still happen after all this time.

11/26/06 Okay here is something I NEVER thought I would say.... I cannot afford to lose more weight now! I was stable for a year. I work in a high end clothing store and bought a lot of clothes. Well, I am swimming in my pants suddenly. I have spent more on clothing than I have made so far and they are getting big. What a crazy journey this is. I am thrilled of coarse but gosh I love those clothes!!!!!

4/22/07 It has been three glorious years since surgery. I am not perfect in my program but I always work at it. I am healthy and happy. My surgery is still working. I have learned to listen to my body. I can eat half of a burger if I want but french fries hate me so I may taste one or two but I feel ill if I have more and then I cannot eat anything else for awhile. So time has taught me to adapt. I do not say I never eat poorly but it is a treat not a lifestyle. I still purchase too many clothes and I am a big fan of Spanx! I am currently in the middle of an annual check up and all the tests that go with it. So far so good! I am seeing a Dr. to see ablout getting Synvisc injected in my knees as I am not ready for replacements.
7/26/07
The Supartz injections have helped me very well. I am not in constant pain. My father died 4 weeks ago and I have been on a roller coaster with that but life is returning to a normal pattern. Planning a cruise in 2 months. Life is really good. My eating is generally good but I do have a few bad habits. Fortunately food is not so important anymore. I still do the occassional emotional eating thing but it really is not satisfying. I have changed in many ways. Fortunately the surgery still works. I feel sick if I do stupid things and remorseful even if I don't get sick so there is little reward in using food. My compulsive shopping is always an issue but I am having a similar experience with it too. Hmm... peaceful here.
10/15/2007
Just a brief note of update. We went on the cruise and had a wonderful time! I find myself very critical of my photos. Even tho I look better than I have in 20+ yr I pick them apart. My middle is so out of proportion! So I try to only show my head!!! Still maintaining. I fluctuate 5-10 pounds during the month and I am very perimenapausal. Insomnia is my worst symptom. Not complaining I am very happy. No point wishing to turn the clock back in time.