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  • Username: llm
  • Location: NY, USA
  • Member Since: 5/4/2007
  • BMI: 32.3
  • Surgery date scheduled
  • Surgery Type: DS (06/25/07)
  • Surgeon: Michel Gagner
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Goals

Start dating again

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stop avoiding long lost friends due to my weight

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Cross my legs

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Fit comfortably in an airplane seat.

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Get more organized at home

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Member Interests
  • Animals - I'm afraid! Especially of birds, cats and mice. I can handle horses and dogs.
  • Arts - I'm lucky to live in NYC; opera, theater, museums, etc.
  • Books & Literature - I was an English major and have a law degree, thus BIG reader (literally).
  • Business & Career - I'm almost at a point that I'll be able to start my own business.
  • Family & Friends - I have 8 nieces and 1 nephew. I'm the favorite aunt.
  • Fitness & Exercise - I'm fairly athletic and hope to be able to get into good shape again.
  • Recreation - I hope to start dating again and going out more post-op; I used to be social.
  • Crossword & Word Games - I play Scrabble & Boggle and beat my family members.
  • WLS in your 40's - I'm 45 not married, no children, and a professional. I hope to change this.

Latest Surgery Support Comments

  • Comment by Karen E. on 6/22/07 7:03 pm
    Wishing you a successful uneventful surgery on Monday! You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
  • Comment by judyanne on 6/22/07 8:55 am
    Monday is your day! Just remember you are on the journey of a lifetime. Try to enjoy every minute. It may sound weird now, but know that you are cared for and prayed for here, and all too soon this will be but a memory and you will be an inspiration to someone else. I am waiting for you on the losers' bench! ~ Judy
  • Comment by AA on 6/14/07 7:53 pm
    I'm a Pomp/Gagner DSer as well. You're in good hands. Hey, all the best on your upcoming surgery. Think good thoughts!
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5/8/07
posted on 5/11/07 10:20 am
I had my initial consultation.  Turns out I'm 296 lbs. and 5' 8" tall rendering a BMI of 45.  Dr. Gagner's office was very professional and nice.  I was greated warmly by a nurse / technician (?), who weighed me and took vital signs.  I then met with Gagner's physician's assistant who was very pretty and thin!  Then I met with the doctor.  He reviewed my record, started to explain the surgeries and then asked if I had something in mind.  I told him DS and he didn't seem to have a problem with it.  Afterwards, I met with a researcher who analyzed my body composition; suffice it to say, I'm over 50% fat.  The researcher was pretty and thin, too!  I'm scheduled for the psych evaluation, nutritionist, lab tests and cardiologist in the next week and thegastroenterologist on 6/7/07.  I'm hoping to get a sooner appointment with the gastroenterologist.  Other than that, I don't think I need any additional tests, consults or exams.  I'm keeping my fingers crossed on insurance.  I have Oxford Freedom.  My doctor is out of network which means I'll have to pay a portion out of pocket.  I'm dying to know how much that will be and when I have to have the money.


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