- Name: anita loggins - terry
- Username: loggina
- Location: TN, USA
- Member Since: 3/14/2006
- BMI: 27.2
- Post Op
- Surgery Type: RNY (08/21/06)
- Surgeon: Ronald B. Spier M.D.
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Before & AfterThere are currently no before and after photos for this member. See these instructions if you wish to submit your own Before & After photos. Surgeon TestimonialRonald B. Spier M.D.I was incredibly impressed by Spier and his staff. They are kind, patient and full of knowledge. Spier seemed impressed that I had read his website, been on this and other websites and was able to list my resources, references and that I was prepared to ask questions after he let me know how his procedure and follow up would proceed if I chose him as a surgeon to perform my RNY.rnrnWhat I appreciate about his staff are the small things they provide to me, most importantly they NEVER act like I'm bothering them w/silly or unneccessary questions. They always seem so grateful that I have called and made them aware of something that they will happily follow-up for me. They remember that this is MY first time in this situation, even though it is a daily routing for them! The sweetest thing happened about 10 days after my initial consult w/Spier. I commented to Jan, the woman that sets up appointments for the nut and for my psych eval, that I really liked her ring and inquired what jeweler had designed it for her. She wasn't able to find the website right then, but said she would shoot me the web address when she did find it. Well the next weekend, I went to my mailbox, and there was a catologue from the jeweler! Jan had not only found the website, but had added my name and address to the jewelers mailing list! One has to think, \"If this is how they treat me for something so trivial as jewelry, aren't they going to be simply amazing when it comes to my health and well-being!\" I am truly blessed to have found these people. Member Interests
- Cats - One not so little orange stiped boy named Sam - he's about 7 yr old
- Adoption - I'm a huge advocate for open adoption! I'm a birth mother of a 12yo girl!
- Walking - The only thing I can stand doing so far!
- Karaoke - I love it, I love it, I love it!!!!
- Fishing
- Road Trips - I love to drive, especially with my friends...Look out Thelma and Louise!
- WLS in your 30's - I hope to be a good example of how well this surgery works for people!
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Hi there!!
update as of 3-19-08
My new name is Anita Terry, I'm now 37 years old and now married, to a wonderful man named Dana. I live in Springfield, Ohio and have lost 153 pounds and I am 33 months out.
My name is Anita Loggins, I'm 35 years old and I live in Columbus, Ohio. I'm single, never married and have no kids. I was born in Nebraska, grew up in Minnesota, and Chicago, and have lived in Mississippi and California. I had my surgery (Open RNY) on August 21, 2006 in Springfield, Ohio at Community Hospital and it was performed by Dr. Ronald Spier. My starting weight as of surgery was 333.5 lbs, but I suspect that my highest weight was up around 370 lbs back in 2000 and 2001. I'm 5'8" and my ideal weight is 145 lbs. My doctor and I have settled on a goal of 160 lbs. I would like to see how things settle and feel and look once I get to 200lbs and go from there. Please, as you read about me, remember and take into account, that this is my story. Things are the way I experienced them due to my situations and particulars that pertain to me. What I experienced were my experiences for me! I feel obligated to say this, because of the fact that I'm posting my story for public viewing, by doing that, comes responsibility, and I would hate for someone to read what I have written and take it as gospel for any person who has had WLS. I feel the need to educate and inform as I go along and rave about how things have been for me!
11 Months Out! on July 16, 2007 8:20 am
Ok, so I suck at updating.... I went to my surgeon on Friday, and I am officially down 111.5 pounds (that's a third of my starting weight!) I have really reached a true platuea. But I keep losing inches, I am a large to XL on top and a solid 16 on the bottom. I feel great, I think I look great, and my doctor says I'm doing really well. I have another 60 pounds to lose and I'll be at goal. I just love the fact that I have so much energy and stamina! Well, not much going on here, so take care and good luck!
smooches,
nita
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I've made it to the Century Club! on March 12, 2007 3:31 pm
I was sick over the weekend, and I got on a scale this morning, and I have lost 12 pounds since last Tuesday! I'm so excited! i have now made it to the Century Club! I have lost a total of 107 pounds! I'm so excited! I haven't been this size since middle school! Woo Hoo! What was really exciting, was a friend of mine, I mean we had been really good friends when I lived in Nebraska, well, i got a message the oteher day from her on MySpace, asking if that was my profile. i was heck yeah that's me Carrie Anne, can't you tell by my pictures? She called me on the phone after we exchanged info and was like." OMG, you're so little! She said she thought it was me, but wasn't sure because the pictures seemed like such a small person!" I can't believe it! I'm little! OK, gotta go! I'm gonna go enjoy being 107 pounds smaller!
xoxoxo,
nita
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Posted new pics today! on February 13, 2007 2:33 pm
I went ahead and took my 6 month pics a week early. I went ahead and posted 'em too. They're not the greatest quality, but I feel like they get the job done! At least they do it for me! I feel great and I'm down 87lbs so far! Take care...
xoxox,
nita
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Wow moments Galore!! on February 5, 2007 11:22 am
February 5, 2007
OK, so I'm out here in San Francisco, I'm visiting my daughter who turned 12 last Thursday, (In case you weren't aware, I gave her up for adoption at birth and it's an open arrangement, I try and come out at least 1-2x a year and visit her and her family). To be precise, I'm in Berkeley, and I flew out on Saturday. I haven't been on a plane since last May when I came out to see her. My Gosh, she's gotten tall! And she's so smart and beautiful! I'm so blessed her parents have raised an amazing and wonderful young lady! Oh, OK, enough gushing over Nicole. Where was I?
Wow moment #1
Oh yeah, I fit in the airplane seat! I mean I really fit! I didn't have to struggle with the seatbelt, I could see the controls for my headphones, and I didn't pour over into the seat of the poor person next to me!
Number 2 Wow Moment!
I went yesterday to Old Navy and bought my first outfit ever from there!
It is a 2XL... and it is a warm up suit, but I got tanks to go underneath in 1XL! And gosh, I'm a hottie in it!
Number 3 Wow moment!
Went into Victoria's Secret to help get Nicole some pajama pants, and as I was picking stuff up to take to her to the dressing room, one of the cute little girls on staff actually walk up to me and said, " Would you like to try this on, I can put it in a fitting room for you until you finished shopping?" i said, "Hell no! I can't wear anyhitng in here!" The poor thing! Nicole's mom said, "Please forgive her, she's no trying to be so rude. She's just lost a lot of weight and she doesn't realize how small she is."
Who's she calling small?!?! Oh, me i guess! HEE HEE HEE...
I'm 'small'. HEE HEE HEE!
Ok, I'm done. I'm going back to having a good trip!
smooches,
xoxoxo,
nita
20 week check-up! on January 17, 2007 8:11 am
So.... I went to my surgeon today, and had my 20 week check up. My official weigh in weight is 251 pounds. That is a total loss of 81.5 pounds!!! Dr Spier told me today that on average 20 weeks out 60 pounds is the normal weight loss. I'm very excited that I am where I am at this time. He said that at 6 months out 50% of a patient's excess weight should be gone. For me to be at my ideal weight, I should be down to 140 pounds, his goal for me is 160 for a total loss of 172.5 pounds. Half of that is 86.25 pounds, so I'm right on target I told him, (well, with a few weeks to spare, but this is the honeymoon! The real work begins here in the next 5 weeks.) Anyway, things are going really well for me, I 've had lots of energy and I love the way I look, New pics will soon be up, I had a family portrait done with my siblings and parents this past weekend at my dad's retirement party. I can't wait to have a pic where I'm not so much bigger than the rest of my family! I actually look like I belong to the group! OK, I'm not talking about much, so I'm gonna go and get on outta here! Take care! much love and happy shrinking!
love,
nita
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