• Name: Linda J.
  • Username: lellis96
  • Location: Leesburg, VA, USA
  • Member Since: 6/2/2007
  • BMI: 24.2
  • Surgery date scheduled
  • Surgery Type: RNY (09/17/07)
  • Surgeon: Amir Moazzez M.D.
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My goal is to be the healthiest me I can be!

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Surgeon Testimonial

Amir Moazzez M.D.
I met Dr. Mo at the seminar, he explained to all who attended that the choice to have the surgery was not a easy way out and he talked about every aspect of WLS including the risks . I knew after the seminar that he was the right surgeon for me. Then , I had my first appt. with Dr. Moazzez on July 5th, he is so funny and his smile put me at ease completely. then he took the time to make sure I understood the difference between the types of WLS and every step I would need to take before surgery and why I needed to take them. The binder he gave me had all of the info. he went over in the seminar and more. The staff in his office are just great. Every time I called they were so accommodating. When I went to my pre-op appt. I was very nervous Dr. Mo put me at ease very quickly. I have completed confidence in him and his staff. I would recommend him to others seeking a wl surgeon.
Latest Surgery Support Comments

  • Comment by NikkiC on 9/16/07 11:31 am
    Linda I am so excited for you!! Tomorrow is your day!!! I will be lifting up your name in prayer and thinking about you all day long. You are in GREAT hands with Dr. Mo and I pray that all will go well with your surgery and your recovery. If you need anything, you know how to reach me. Please don't hesitate to ask! I'm only three weeks out, but I'll be saving you a seat right next to me on the loser’s bench! God Bless you! ~Nikki
  • Comment by prissy25 on 8/28/07 4:25 pm
    Congrats on your upcoming surgery. You are getting ready to walk into the best desicion of your life time. Hold on put on the seatbelt because the ride of your life is about to happen. I wish you all the best and wishing you a speedy recovery. We are here for you no mater the problem or questions so dont be afraid to ask. Good luck and see ya on the loosing side. There is a space waiting for you....
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My Story

Well, my name is Linda and from the time I was 7yrs old I have been either chubby, pleasingly plump or just plain old obese and in 2004 I hit rock bottom so I thought. 
I went on a trip to South Beach, Miami and when I got back and my son uploaded the photos from the trip to our computer I was so sad when I saw the pictures. Well after that I went to the store and bought a journal which I named my WL Journal and I began to chronicle my weight problem and also my new diet. 
Here is word for word my first entry: 
10/10/04 
I bought this book to chronicle my last ditch effort to lose weight.  I will weigh myself on Monday and I will make a plan to lose weight.  My money is limited but I have been thinking of going to a doctor I saw on the internet to get on Phentermin again.  I would feel better being monitored by my doctor but at my last appt. He just brushed me off when I told him my concerns making it clear that he felt that if I had control of my life I wouldn't be in the situation I am in now with my weight. I have a gym membership but I feel like everyone is looking in the mirror(that is in front of the tread mills)at the fat girl struggling to walk on the treadmill when everyone else is running on the treadmill. I am at rock bottom if I can't lose the weight in one year, I am going to have Gastric bypass!!! (by the way I ditched that sorry excuse for a doctor)     
Well that was Three years ago and I have just started the process to have surgery in June of 2007.  It took me so long because before I was afraid, not of the surgery but what my family and friends would think. Isn't that Stupid, here I was a grown woman afraid of what they thought of me, I let that thought stop me from improving my health and quality of life. Now all I can do is shake my head when I think back to that time in my life. My weight situation didn't change during that time, I got on and off phentermine again, did weight watchers again, and the final straw was slim fast again, new formula (yeah, I fell for that) then I decided no matter what my family, friends or lame doctor thought I was going to see if WLS was right for me.     
I went to the seminar and found out so much information it blew my mind and I new it was a good decision for me, so I made the call, saw the Doctor, set a date, went to classes and appts. (whew!!, that was a lot of appointments) and I will be having my surgery on Sept. 17, 2007. Now, I ditched that Doctor a long time ago, my family has been very supportive because when I told them about the surgery I was armed with all the info. and answers to their questions. My friends are a different subject I got mixed reviews but I think it was all out of concern for my health and they have all come around and are excited for me.     
It took me a loooong time to get here but I'm here and ready to change my Life!!!