LexosMama's Profile

Username: LexosMama
Location: Antioch, CA, USA
Member Since: 6/19/2008
BMI: 36.8
Surgery date scheduled
Surgery Type: RNY (07/31/08)
Surgeon: Fernando Otero, M.D., F.A.C.S

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1 Month Post Op Uploaded on 10/29/08 9:34 am	2 Months Post-Op Uploaded on 10/29/08 9:34 am
3 Months Post Op - 42 Pounds down! Uploaded on 10/29/08 9:34 am	Uploaded on 7/1/08 10:40 pm
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Surgeon Testimonial

Fernando Otero, M.D., F.A.C.S
My surgeon is actually Dr. Chin in Concord, CA, but he's new and wasn't listed. Dr. Otero is his partner.

He's fairly new at the John Muir Weight Loss Center in Concord, CA. I met with him today, and was very impressed with him. He was extremely understanding, answered all of my questions very patiently, and was very positive about it all. Very soft spoken.

I really have a great feeling about him and am looking forward to my new journey!!

Member Interests

Books & Literature
Parenting
Music - I love it all... well, most of it. Not as in to Country as I am all other types
Camping
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Latest Surgery Support Comments

Comment by anewbecboo on 7/30/08 11:13 pm

Tomorrow is your big day ~ Woo Hoo!!! I'm so excited for you sweetie!! I will be praying for a successful surgery, a smooth and speedy recovery, and the ability to use your tool for optimal success for a healthier and thinner new you!! May God bless your journey! bigg huggs, Becky

Comment by chris R. on 7/30/08 7:38 pm

Let me be the first to say Welcome to the loosers bench!!!!! keep us posted- wishing you a uneventful surgery and a speedy recovery Chris R

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Hi, I'm Tasha. I'm a 35 y/o happily married working mother of one son, Alex - age 3.

I'm a Type 2 diabetic and my blood sugars have been out of control for a while and my weight gain just will not stop. I'm on Glucophage, Actos, Glipizide, even tried Byetta.... now I'm on 15 units of long acting insulin every night. Insulin only contributes to the problem, it makes me gain even more weight! I'm fairly active, eat well, etc.

So, my endocronologist and I have been talking quite a bit about the success of Gastric Bypass surgery and Type 2 Diabetes. I finally agreed to do it - and am very much looking forward to it!!

I have gone through the psychiatric evaluation and went through a long orientation, and am now scheduled for my upper Endoscopy next Tuesday. I am hoping to have a surgery date of July 31, 2008 or August 4, 2008.

Looking for support and to make new friends!

LexosMama's Blog

The Upper Endoscopy is DONE...
on July 9, 2008 9:28 am

I think I was dreading this the most! I had my Upper Endoscopy done yesterday. Wasn't too bad, but I'm kind of sore today - wondering how normal that is. They took three biopsies. I kind of remember the procedure, they were having a hard time sedating me, so it's all kind of "blurry", but remember some of it.

Anyways..... that was the last of my tests. Now on to my Pre-Op appointment on the 22nd and my surgery on the 31st! I am so excited!!! Starting to try different protien drinks and bars to see which ones I like... any suggestions?

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Met with the Surgeon - I HAVE A DATE!
on July 1, 2008 8:20 pm

Met with Dr. Chin today and was so impressed with him. He was so calming, very thorough, understanding, etc... haven't heard a lot about him as he is new, but I am very confident, he seems like a fantastic Doc!

My surgery date is 7/31/08 and I am beyond excited. Nervous, of course, but excited and ready for all the positive changes that will occur.

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