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Goals

Have a visible collar bone

45 People
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52 People
 achieved this

weigh under 200 lbs!

703 People
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519 People
 achieved this

Cross my legs

438 People
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486 People
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Make it through Surgery without Complications

363 People
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808 People
 achieved this

Have a normal BMI

198 People
 in progress, 
62 People
 achieved this
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Surgeon Testimonial

Constantine Frantzides, MD, PHD, FACS
One Year Ago - On November 23, 2010 Dr. Frantzides did my Laparoscopic RNY. I was 298 lb..Today I am 185 pounds. I lost the total of 113 pounds. I went from size 26W (pants) to 12 and 1X (shirts) to S.
My life before this surgery was going only in one direction - the grave. I was 29 years old and so severly obese that some nights I was scared to fall asleep. I was miserable and depressed and I felt like my life was going to hell.
Dr. Frantzides changed that. He gave me something no words can explain. He gave me this feeling of freedom and re-birth. I am a new person now, seriously. I have sooo much energy, so much motivation, my spirit is back, my smile, my thirst for life.
All of you people out there, that are sitting on the couches and dont know if surgery is the right way - dont hesitate. Dont waste time. Surgery is the right way, but only if you have the right Dr. and if you are reading this, you have found him. I am the living proof that he exists. Happy Holidays.
LuckyMama's Blog
LuckyMama's Blog

One Year Later....
posted on 11/24/10 9:26 am
Hello Everyone,

Can you believe it has been one year since my surgery? I can hardly believe so. I still vividly remember the day, I went to the hospital to have the surgery that would help me shed all these pounds and make me feel so wonderful. Last Thanksgiving, I was home and laid on the couch in pain, drinking my water and taking my pain killers, while my family got together and celebrated. But this year, it is different. I will be celebrating as well. I am One Year post-op and 113 pounds down from my original 298 pounds starting weight. I feel really good. I feel healthy and happy. My life is finally on track and crying over being obese is not part of my daily routine.

Now, I am deep into my studying and involved with my healthy lifestyle. I enjoy healthy meals and spending time with my family and friends, doing outdoorsie things. I like to be involved in exercise as much as I can and I never miss the chance to go out for a walk. I am very selective of what I eat and drink and I always take my vitamins. I go to all my doctor visits and try to keep myself healthy.
Life is simply easier and much better. The surgery changed my life for the better. And even though I am far from my goal, I feel like I have achieved a lot and I am thankful for every pound I have lost. I dont take any moment of my recovery for granted.




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