Name: Lori W.
Username: Lori531
Member Since: 5/7/2008
Hoping to have surgery
Surgery Type: RNY (07/17/08)
Surgeon: Troy LaMar, M.D.

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Goals

wear a bathing suit at the beach and not be self-conscious

Category: Emotional Wellbeing

5 People

in progress,

0 People

achieved this

weigh less than my husband

Category: Health

212 People

in progress,

82 People

achieved this

I want to ride my bicycle again...

Category: Hobbies & Interest

6 People

in progress,

2 People

achieved this

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Surgeon Testimonial

Troy LaMar, M.D.
Doctor LaMar was wonderful, he is very informative and certainly has a wonderful track record. After meeting him I knew he was the one to perform my surgery. He just has a way of making you feel comfortable and I have all the confidence in the world with him and his staff.

I would surely recomend him to friends and anyone else just checking for a doctor. The other members in his office are equally great and have a lot of experience in this field. I am very excited and anxious to have my surgery.

He has a wonderful smile and great bedside manners.

Member Interests

Needlework, Knitting & Crocheting - looking forward to making items for me after weightloss.
Comedy - Laughter is great
BMI over 50 - Looking forward to getting this right!
WLS in your 40's - I do not want to take the extra weight to my 50's

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Latest Surgery Support Comments

Comment by Jean L. on 7/17/08 2:39 pm

Congrats Lori - you are on your way not baby......hope you have a quick and easy recovery and welcome to the losers bench.....

Comment by puddin2day on 7/17/08 12:31 pm

Welcome to the loser's bench. I wish you nothing but success. Remember to sip, sip, sip and walk, walk, walk. Follow your surgeon's instructions to the letter, and you should be alright.

Comment by Jodi W on 7/17/08 11:29 am

LORI, YOUR BIG DAY HAS COME AND I JUST CAN'T WAIT TO SEE THE POST THAT LORI IS OUR NEWEST LOOSER. YIPPPEEEEEEE SENDING YOU POSITIVE VIBES AND WELL WISHES FOR A PERFECT SURGERY AND A SPEEDY AND PAIN FREE RECOVERY. ((( HUGS))) JODI

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I am a 45 year old wife and mother of 3 wonderful children ages 19, 17 & 7.

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New Stage Today
on August 16, 2008 12:44 pm

Wow, how nice it is to get to every new stage of food. It is amazing how tasty everything is. I love the soups and cottage cheese and look forward to some pureed vegetables this week.

I have really had a pretty good go at this with my tool. The only issue is if I forget and swallow a big drink of liquid when I forget. Man that pouch can get really uncomfortable and cause some pain and even sweats..

I have lost 40 lbs so far and I can't wait to ride this journey out..

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Starting Phase 3
on August 2, 2008 8:26 am

Today I begin phase 3, boy am I excited. I will be nice to eat a few things off a spoon for a change. Down 34 lbs so far and feeling great.

I went for my post-op appt and everything was great. I will be going back in three weeks for a follow up with my surgeon as he was out on vacation.

I can't wait to go shopping someday for smaller clothes..

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Surgery Succes
on July 21, 2008 5:58 pm

I am happy to say my surgery went well and they were able to get to my gall bladder and remove it. My experience was wonderful. Everyone at the hospital were so nice and helpful.

Other than a couple of tightness feelings in my stomach and some gas in my shoulder I feel pretty good. I am so glad this is done and now I can begin to use my tool wisely and reap the benefits..

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Final Pre-Op Post
on July 16, 2008 10:02 am

Well today is the last day before my surgery. I am very excited to go through with this and I look forward to losing weight and being healthier. I want to do so many things that are either difficult or non-existent in this body.

I saw some pictures yesterday we had taken with our family and I just wanted to cry. I hate the way I look and I am ready to change it!

Thanks to all on this site for your support.

I am a bit nervious in the back of my mind and find it very hard to sleep each night. But I feel I have made the right choice and that God will keep me safe through this and he has better plans for me after tomorrow..

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It's all coming together
on July 9, 2008 8:00 pm

Well today I had a few extra hoops to jump through. Luckily I was off today to pre-register and go for my last before surger doctors appt. I received a call last night there was some question on the Mamogram they did and they would need to do some extra tests prior to surger to make sure everything was find. Apparently there was a nodule or duct that on my last mamo in 12/06 was 5cm and on the one done 5/2008 it was now 8cm. So I spent my day going to pre-register and to the other hospital where I had my mamo for a compression test and an ultrasound. Then I was able to go for my last appt. The girl was very nice who did the ultrasound spoke with the radiologist. He seemed to think all looked okay and they would most likely recommend a follow up in 6 months. Yahoo! Was getting worried there for a moment that we would have to postpone my date.

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