Weight Loss Surgery Directory

By Location By Map
Before & After

 
—  
* move mouse over the picture to see “after” photo

See these instructions if you wish to submit your own Before & After photos.
Goals

No Public Goals Yet.
View The Goals Page
Surgeon Testimonial

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
Click here for the surgery support page
Loris's Journey
Loris's Journey

Striving for health
posted on 4/9/09 5:22 am
It sure is frustrating to travel this journey when we start out super morbidly obese.  Our smaller counterparts reach goal in a year or so and the lightweights get down right thin in less time than that.

Some SMO WLSers never reach a "normal" BMI for many different reasons including the weight of excess skin, the inability to be active enough and the body just refusing to let the last excess pounds go.

I think a more realistic goal is a healthy weight.  What weight would be considered heart and joint healthy?  Face it, none of entered into this be beauty queens.  We have always been beautiful.  We want to live long and comfortably and to feel attractive.  One does not have to be tiny to do that, but we do have to be in a healthy range.  What does our surgeon and PCP say?  How does our body feel?  Strive for health and except less than perfection in the dressing room.  We are all winners!



0 Responses to "Striving for health"


Be the first to comment! .
<< Blog Home



Archive

Tags
  • None