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Goals

walk through the mall or any store

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Not feel like a huge embarrasment to my children and family.

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Buy smaller clothes

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to get 0ff of all the medications I am taking

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Is to be Healthy again so I can enjoy life with my family and friends.

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Surgeon Testimonial

Armando Joya
I felt that Dr. Joya was very nice. He had a nice, warm smile and vibe about him. He is very quiet but seems very competent. I didn't have as much interaction with him as I would have liked, being that he was my surgeon. rnrnHis staff were all really nice. They all spoke English well. Some of the hospital staff didn't speak much English, so that was a bit difficult. rnrnHe spoke to me for a little while before my surgery..explaining the surgery, risks, etc. He never spoke of aftercare or anything else really. He left that for his assistant to tell me about. rnrnI did have a complication - an accidental lacerated liver due to its size. It was fixed properly, I think. However, I don't feel I received enough care afterward because of this. I was really scared but none of the doctors talked to me about it afterward. They only told my husband what had happened..but after that, nothing was ever said again - until I got an additional bill for all the extra care.rnrnNow that I've had time to reflect, I am glad that I went to Dr. Joya. I have my Sleeve and recovering well. rnrnThank you, Dr. Joya....and your staff. You have changed my life!rnrnrn
Member Interests
  • Books & Literature - I love to read - John Saul, Dean Koontz, James Patterson
  • Family & Friends - I am very close to my family and friends
  • Cats - I have a cat named Chance
  • Dogs - I have a dog named Sammie
  • Movies - I enjoy watching movies; action and horror
  • Music - I love music; pop rock and the 80s are my favorites
  • Jewely Making - This is new, just learning, but enjoying it.
  • Married - I am married to Larry. We have 2 children: Joshua and Jillian
  • RN - I am an RN, now disabled
  • BMI over 50 - I am hoping that one day, this will not be the case.

lisaweisenbach's Journey

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Describe your behavioral and emotional battle with weight control before learning about bariatric surgery.
I was a very depressed person. I had always been overweight. I was looked down upon and discriminated against. I felt useless, hopeless, like my life was not worth living. I tried so many diets, nothing worked. I found that I couldn't stick to them for the long haul. This led to more depression and more weight gain. It was a tragic cycle.
Latest Surgery Support Comments

  • Comment by Michele W. on 3/25/08 12:12 pm
    Oh Lisa , I am so happy for you !! I hope you are having a quick recovery !! I'm sorry I didn't remember your surgery date. I can hardly wait until my date gets here !!! We will be traveling the journey to good health together. Blessings ,Michele
  • Comment by Rae2008 on 3/17/08 2:32 pm
    Today is your day..ive been in and out of the board for some months now and you have been so excited and have been talking about how time just isn't going fast enough for you...well i am excited for you. its your time now and just know you might be in pain after the surgery but you will recover and here and in a month you will forget that you even had surgery...I hope for you an uneventful surgery and a speedy recovery..today is your day..and nothin can stop you from acheiving every goal you have in life!!
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100 LBS GONE!
posted on 2/6/09 5:18 am
There was a time that I thought I would never make it. But I did.

I have lost 100 lbs in 10 1/2 months!!!!

I can't even describe the feeling. Its amazing. I can't really think of anything to say.

To the pre-ops and those thinking of surgery... It can be done!  You just have to stick with it and stay focused on your goals. For some people, its really easy to do...for others, its very difficult. I havent had an easy time of it. The most difficult part is curbing my 40yrs of bad eating habits. I am a long way from doing that, but I have found a balance that allows me to eat some of the foods that I want, while losing weight. I have to pretty much constantly analyze what I eat, but its all worth it.

I have alot more weight to lose...will I get there? I have no idea, but Im not going to give up. For the most part, I feel absolutely amazing. All of the things that I can do now, that I couldnt a year ago, makes this journey worthwhile.

I want to thank all of my good friends here.... you all have supported me when I have been down and depressed...and thats been alot of times. I cant say I wont feel that way again, but I can always look back on what I have accomplished and be proud of myself for that.

love 'n hugs
Lisa


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