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Surgeon TestimonialAdrian G. Dan, MDOn September 1st., 2009 I had my weight loss surgery. I felt calm and at ease as I was laying on the surgery table, because I felt ready for my new life. I wouldn't have felt this way if it wasn't for Dr. Dan and his staff. They all worked together to make sure I knew what to expect before, during, and after surgery. They all took the time to speak with me, and they all answered all my questions and concerns. During my stay in the hospital, Dr. Dan came in and made sure I was doing ok. And he has always greeted me with a smile, and the occasional high five..lol He really cares about his patients and I'm looking forward to sharing my new life's journey with him and his staff. And through all of this, I have also met a few people at the Support Group Meeting that I go to once a month.These people are now my life long friends, and will always be there for me for support and a smile. Just as I will be there for them as well. Dr. Dan won't only help give you back a happier and healthier life, he will also give you some of the greatest friends you will ever meet...himself, his staff, and the people at the support group. Life is beautiful, and I owe it all to Dr. Dan, and the his staff at Summa Bariatric Care Center. I feel so blessed....Thank You! Member Interests
- Computers & Internet - The greatest people I have ever met, I met online!
- Animal Rescue - Animals are my true passion in life.
- Cats - I love ALL kitties. Big and small..
- Dogs - Dogs are precious creatures..and very loyal!
- Bowling - I LOVE BOWLING!!!!
- Tattoo - For my one year surgiversary..I'm getting my first tattoo..lol
- Australia - My dream vacation..I want to see a Koala bear and a kangaroo..lol
- Wiccan - Wicca gets me through anything life throws at me..
- Rock - ROCK ON !!! I love all rock and roll..
- Harley Davidson - One day, I would love to be a Hot Momma On A Harley!!lol
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Life is what you make it. I think I'll make mine a fairytail. Welcome to my Journey to WLS! 
Wow...I really need to update more! on April 8, 2011 8:00 am
Well, I'm now 19 months post op and I feel wonderful. I'm not down to where I want to be yet. I have set a goal of 150 pounds for myself. I have 13 pounds to go. I was feeling really down about not losing much weight since my 1 year check up, but this week I had my 18 month check up and as usual, my surgeon and his staff made me feel so much better. At this stage of our progress, they like to see a 70% loss of our excess weight.....I'm at 85%. So, I'm actually ahead. That made me feel so much better. I had went through a really rough time. I had lost my job and my child support all in one month. Leaving me with no income for 6 weeks til I found a new job. I had neglected myself during this time. I wasn't eating right and I wasn't following the rules of my surgery. With no money, I couldn't afford protein supplements or really food in that matter. I had to get food for me and my son from a local food cupboard and I had to sign up for food assistants.(food stamps) Life was really rough for awhile, but finally, life is looking up. I have a new job that I love, I'm back to losing weight again....slowly, but it's coming off. And I'm financially getting back on my feet. Through this all, the support I got from here and from my friends and family, help me so much. I'm so grateful and blessed to have such amazing people in my life. Now, I'm working on losing those last 13 pounds....And I know I can do it.  I have also set a clothing goal which I totally surprised myself with. I had a goal of getting down to a size 12 jeans and a size large shirt. I started off at a size Plus size 24/26 jeans, and a size 4x shirt. To my surprise, I'm now wearing a size 10 jeans and med. shirts.....WOW!! I am so happy with my success! Life is beautiful!!!
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I can't believe it has been a year since my surgery on September 1, 2010 4:23 am
Today is my one year anniversary of my Gastric Bypass Surgery. It has been one hell of a year. I had my struggles and to be honest, I would do it all again in a heart beat. I had my one year check up and my surgeon said I'm doing great. My lab work came back good, and I have lost 81% of my excess weight. As of today I have lost 141 pounds. I went from a size 24/26 plus size jeans to a size 12/14 misses size jeans. My shirts are now a med/large, which is down from a 4X before surgery. I have kept the jeans I wore the morning of surgery as a reminder of where I was, and where I NEVER want to go back to. There are days I feel like I haven't done as well as I thought I should have, but when I look at these before jeans, I tear up at how far I have come. I have lost half of the person I used to be.....It is an amazing feeling.
I'm not done yet either...I have set a goal, and I have had my moments where I thought I may never hit that goal, but now I know I will. My first goal was to be under 200 pounds..I did it. Then I wanted to lose 140 pounds by my one year anniversary...I did it. Now my next goal is to lose 150, and I know I'll do it. But my biggest goal of all is to finally be down to 147 pounds by my 18th month check up...that is my final goal cause at this point I will have brought my BMI down from a 50 to a healthy BMI of 23.7. This will put me at a healthy normal weight....which I have not been for over 20 years. My BMI now is a 26.7. I only have 19 pounds to lose. For the first time in my life...I will finally be "normal", and I'm super excited. Everything I have went through, all the doctors appointments, the blood tests, the pain of getting food stuck, the nausea when I eat something that doesn't agree with my "pouch", and the many vitamins and supplements I take every day has all been worth it....and I am truly blessed to have been given this chance to improve my health and my life. This has been the greatest gift I have ever given myself and I will always be grateful to my surgeon, Dr. Dan for saving my life...he is my hero. For the first time in many years, I'm looking forward to the rest of my life. My life is beautiful, and the best is yet to come......
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I'm in ONEDERLAND!!..WOOT WOOT!!! on March 6, 2010 5:58 am
Today I hit my biggest goal that I have been working for....I'm finally in onederland...I can't even begin to describe the feeling I had this morning when I finally saw that I was under 200 pounds. It has been 9+ years since I have been under 200 pounds. I'm in shock, but I'm also really excited. When I saw my surgeon for the first time and that scale said 307, I wanted to cry...actually, I did cry. It was one of the most shocking and horrifying moments of my life. I was determined to get healthy and lose this weight, but being under 200 pounds seemed like a dream that was out of my reach....until today! My dream has come true, and I'm so grateful to my surgeon Dr. Dan, his staff, and my friends and family for all the love and support you have shown me. I couldn't have done this without you.....Thank you so much. I love you all...xoxoxoxoxo!
Now...I want to go shopping!! I need some really cute clothes now..and maybe a cute sexy lil nightie...lol
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Woohoo...I finally lost 100 pounds! on February 15, 2010 6:24 am
As of this morning I'm down 102 pounds and I feel fantastic!! Thank you all for all your love and support!
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Just a little update on January 21, 2010 11:16 am
I'm just over 4 1/2 months post op and I feel fantastic. I'm doing great with getting in all my protein, my water,exercise, and my vitamins. This has been such an amazing journey. Yes, I have had my bad days and my hair is falling out by the brushful. I do get food stuck now and then, but with a couple sips of water...I'm good! I'm having a fun time learning new and healthy recipes and eating new foods. I have a passion for Blue Bunny Sugar Free Cherry Vanilla Ice Cream and sugar free popsicles...lol But I limit myself to only a couple serving a week. I am now down 93 pounds all together, and 60 pounds since surgery, I went from a size 24/26 size jeans to a 16/18 size jeans as of today. I just got done admiring my butt in the mirror....lol It's starting to look good. No wonder my ex smacked my butt the other day...lol Just kidding. I'm just loving the transformation my body is going through....I have a waist and my legs are looking so much better! I'm very pleased with my success....
Now...the only issue I'm really having is my body while I'm not dressed...I'm sagging everywhere...my arms, my tummy, and my poor boobs! But...I'm not letting this really bother me right now. At least I'm trying. I still have another year of losing weight and my body is going to go through so many changes. When I'm done losing, I'll address my body and skin issues then, but for now...I'm enjoying the new me. Life is beautiful.......
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Well, I was born October 13Th, 1967..I was only 6 pounds at birth, which is tiny. I never really was a small child and I weighed 100 pounds at 11 years old. I started eating to comfort myself from emotional and physical abuse that I was going through. This continues through my teen years and it still continues. I became a mommy at 18 years old. I weighed 150 when I got pregnant, and I weighed 210 when I had my daughter. I continued to lose and gain weight over the next 22 years, and I had 2 more kiddos as well. My kids are now 22, 18, and 15. I went through 2 divorces which food helped me through.
Up until this last April, I have some how stayed healthy, which surprised me. Especially since both my parents and my grandparents all have health problems. The only real problem I really had was weight related arthritis, but in April I had blood work done and now I'm borderline diabetic, and I have a gull stone. Acid reflux has also been showing up lately as well. I have struggled with my weight for way too long, so now because of my health, I'm doing something about it. I'm so ready to begin my Journey!! I need to become healthy..I may be a grandma soon. YAY!!!
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