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Christina Richards, M.D.,F.A.C.S.
Dr. Richards was really great! She spent so much time with me in educating me about the risks of the surgery. She didn't try to push me as to what type of surgery to have. She has a real "program" where patient education is given priority and followup care and support are there. She has a great bedside manner. She treats you like a human being!
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  • Comment by swangirl on 3/7/06 5:06 am
    Congratulationson your success! You are doing great job! Linda/Bactrac/swangi rl Name/CB handle/me post op
  • Comment by piperkc on 5/23/05 8:20 am
    “The Greatest healing therapy is friendship and Love.” ~ Hubert Humphrey "Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, any one can start from now and make a brand new ending "There is no medicine like hope, no incentive so great, and no tonic so powerful as expectation of something better tomorrow." ~ O. S. Marden "Dream lofty dreams, and as you dream, so shall you become. Your vision is the promise of what you shall one day be; your ideal is the prophecy of what you shall at last unveil." ~ James Allen "I asked God to give me happiness. God said, "No. I give you blessings. Happiness is up to you." ~ Author Unknown "Goals give you more than a reason to get up in the morning; they are an incentive to keep you going all day. Goals tend to tap the deeper resources and draw the best out of life. "Put yourself in a state of mind where you say to yourself, 'Here is an opportunity for me to celebrate like never before, my own power, my own ability to get myself to do whatever is necessary." ~ Anthony Robbins " ~ Harvey Mackay "Life is a challenge, but if you don't stand and risk you will never know if you were able to win or lose. Challenges are not a thing of winning or losing; they are a way of learning from them to become a better person every day! ~ Alexsander Rodriguez, P.R "Don't ask for it to be easy, ask for it to be worth it." Dan Kuschell "The most important question to ask is not 'What am I getting?' The most important question to ask on the job is 'What am I becoming?'"You are never given a wish without also being given the power to make it true. You may have to work for it, however." - Richard Bach "In the confrontation between the stream and the rock, the stream always wins; not through strength, but through persistence." ~ Jackson Brown "I have always been delighted at the prospect of a new day, a fresh try, one more start, with perhaps a bit of magic waiting somewhere behind the morning." ~ J.B. Priestly "Each of us has an inner dream that we can unfold if we will just have the courage to admit what it is. And the faith to trust our own admission. The admitting is often very difficult." ~ Julia Cameron "The block of granite which was an obstacle in the pathway of the weak becomes a stepping-stone in the pathway of the strong. That block of granite is often nothing more than a decision." ~ Thomas Carlyle "Being yourself is not remaining what you were, or being satisfied with what you are. It is the point of departure." ~ Sydney Harris "Risk! Risk anything! Care no more for the opinion of others, for those voices. Do the hardest thing on earth for you. Act for yourself. Face the truth." ~ Katherine Mansfield "Too often we are scared. Scared of what we might not be able to do. Scared of what people might think if we tried. We let fears stand in the way of our hopes. We say no when we want to say yes. We sit quietly when we want to scream. And we shout with the others, when we should keep our mouths shut. Why? After all, we do only go around once. There's really no time to be afraid. JUST DO IT." ~ Nike advertising campaign "I am convinced that attitude is the key to success or failure in almost any of life's endeavors. Your attitude - your perspective, your outlook, how you feel about yourself, how you feel about other people - determines your priorities, your actions, your values. Your attitude determines how you interact with other people and how you interact with yourself." ~ Carolyn Warner "Happiness lies for those who cry, those who hurt, those who have searched, and those who tried, for only they can appreciate the importance of people who have touched their lives." ~ Author Unknown "It's never too late to be what you might have been." ~ George Eliot "For every beauty there is an eye somewhere to see it. For every truth there is an ear somewhere to hear it. For every love there is a heart somewhere to receive it." ~ Author Unknown "Whatever you do, you need courage. Whatever course you decide upon, there is always someone to tell you you are wrong. There are always difficulties arising which tempt you to believe that your critics are right. To map out a course of action and follow it to the end, requires some of the same courage which a soldier needs." ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson A wish changes NOTHING; A decision, changes EVERYTHING "So many of our dreams at first seem impossible, then they seem improbable, and then, when we summon the will,they soon become inevitable." Christopher Reeves "When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, they will not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched, Nor will the flame burn you. For I am the LORD your God, The Holy One of Israel, your Savior." Isaiah 43:2-3 Everyone has beauty but not everyone sees it. "If you don't design your own life plan, chances are you'll fall into someone else's plan. And guess what they may have planned for you? Not much." ~ Jim Rohn May you always have an Angel by your side. Watching out for you in all the things you do. Reminding you to keep believing in brighter days. Have a safe journey to the other side and a speedy recovery Angela in Corpus Christi 291lbs BMI 45.60 -234lbs Dr Michael Grace Open RNY Life began May 16, 2002 I have heard your prayer, I have seen your tears. Surely..I will heal you." 2 Kings 20:5
  • Comment by Wildcat Lady on 5/20/05 3:35 am
    Congrats on your upcoming surgery! I wish you a speedy recovery and much success.
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Copy of my comments from my "old profile"
on June 29, 2007 2:51 pm
I am a manager of an IT group for my "real job". I'm also a widow, have no children and 9 cats. I am also a radio deejay at a local Community Radio station here in Salt Lake City. I do the Sunday Sagebrush Serenade on KRCL 90.9 FM. It is a whole lot of fun. I'm 44 years old. I'm starting out this process at 375 lbs. I have a good life. I just want my health and I'm hoping this surgery can help me insure I'll have a lot of good years ahead.

June 18, 2005
Well, I had the surgery nearly 4 weeks ago. I've done very well. Haven't had any complications. I'm losing slowly, but, I know I'm doing the right thing. Trying to make sure whatever I eat is packed with nutrition.

November 30, 2005
Well, it is 6 months later and I've lost 112 lbs. I really feel terrific! I just got back stellar results on my 6 month blood work. I guess my paying such strict attention to nutrition and making sure I take all my vitamins has really helped. I workout 6 days a week. 2 days cardio at the gym, 3 days strength training at the gym, 1 day of water aerobics. I've never been much of an exerciser. I'm so proud of myself that I have been doing this and very consistently. Woohoo!

Feb 1, 2006
I'm a little over 8 months out now and have lost 129 lbs. I'm getting excited because I can really "see" a difference finally! I've continued to exercise and keep my diet in fitday.com. I struggle with "head hunger" but, I think if I can just keep up everything I'm doing, I'll ultimately be okay. My new favorite saying is: "Weight Loss Surgery is not a get out of diet and exercise jail free card".

Feb 20, 2006
I'm 3 days away from my 9 month surgiversary. I've lost 132 lbs. They've put up my picture, but, I don't know how to add a comment.

May 12, 2006
Well, I'm about 11 days away from my 1 year anniversary! I've lost a total of 143 lbs. I now weight 242 lbs. I sure hope I can get under 200 lbs. My weight loss has slowed down considerably. My physical fitness is the very best it ever has been in my life. I have a very strong commitment to exercise. In fact, I'm addicted to it! I never thought I could say that! Today, the weight loss surgical center called and asked me if I would be ina commercial for them. Wow! I am not svelte, but, maybe I should do it to show the reality of going from being super morbidly obese and then 1 year out? My life has changed so dramatically
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