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Neil E. Hutcher M.D.
I first met Dr. Hutcher at a local WLS seminar. I was struck by his dedication to his patients, his record of preforming many surgeries and his sense of humor. He is a real patient advocate for fair treament by insurance companies, but I of course was impressed with the 3500+ weight loss surgeries he has preformed and the fact that he is very up to date in his procedures.

Also, he requires smokers to quit and explained that smokers have a much higher risk of certain complications. What an incentive.

I am still very impressed after my initial consultation.

The have an extensive pre and post-op program which I will be involved in once I get my surgery date.
Member Interests
  • Birds - I have a pied cockatiel named Starlight.
  • Dogs - I have two miniature poodles; Curley and Tarzan.
  • Museums & Art Galleries - My husband and I enjoy art and art galleries.
  • E-Bay - My husband nicknamed me the E-bay Monster.
  • BMI over 50 - My starting BMI was about 62.

Latest Surgery Support Comments

  • Comment by Just_Jane on 1/23/08 11:50 am
    Loris, I'm glad to hear that the plastics are finally happening for you! You are in my thoughts, enjoy the pain meds and take care of yourself!
  • Comment by Dee Kay on 1/23/08 9:23 am
    Good luck on your PS today! Congratulations. :) Dee Kay
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Loris's Journey
Loris's Journey

AT GOAL
posted on 4/6/09 11:38 am
My goal was always to reach a normal BMI.  That would have been 135 pounds.  Now at 4, yes 4 years out, and 202 pounds lost I am calling 142 goal with a BMI of 25.8.  I look good and feel good.  I wear an 8-10 petite on the bottom and a 12 petite jacket.  I started out in a tight size 34. 

I know if I had been more diligent I could have reached goal faster.  I am satisfied with how I did.

I was in intensive therapy before WLS.  It enabled me to be mentally healthy enough to even have the surgery.  I didn't need much more than tweaking as I went a long.

I tried not to take myself too seriously during my journey.  Read my earlier entries.

I went to local support groups in the beginning.  I had a WLS mentor.

Life is easier now, because I am more mobile.  Not including my plastic surgery I have been hospitalized several times for non WLS surgeries or illnesses.  It was so much more managable thinner.  My sleep apnea and diabetes are in remission.

I am so much more at ease in social situations and I have always been out going.  I feel more mature and lady like.

I tried to remember that we are all different and are walking a different journey.  That we walk at a different pace.  I try to remember that I have not walked a block in your shoes, let alone a mile.

I don't reach out to help others as much as I should.  I don't fortify myself from others as much as I should.  I come on too strong.  But everyday I try a little harder to grow.  I never give up.  Thanks to each and everyone of you.  This community is all that.  Loris


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