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Have a normal BMI

198 People
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62 People
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Surgeon Testimonial

Alfonso Torquati M.D., MSci
5/05 I have not met with my surgeon yet. I have met with a Dr. in his clinic to get released for surgery. The clinic was a great resource for people who are considering or not considering WLS. They also offer nutrition services and if you are not considering WLS, they have a weight reduction 3-6 month Dr. reviewed plan. The dieticians were very pleasant. There was never much of a wait time to get the appointment and get in. I would recommend this clinic to anyone. The only drawback I have about the Vanderbilt clinic is the lack of follow up and follow through with the nurses. I am sure that is mostly my impatience. It was always my responsibility to make sure they had everything they needed and if they didn't, I didn’t know about it and nothing would happen but wasted time. I felt I had to keep calling and following up. But I do understand how busy they are and how impatient I am. So, it could have just been me! :). I will know more if I do get approved and get to go back in to the clinic and meet my surgeon. I will follow up here more afterwards.rn6/06 - I have a surgery date and have met with my surgeon. I absolutely loved meeting Dr Torquati. He is wonderful. I have my surgery tommorrow and once I met him, I knew I was in good hands. rn3/7/07 - I just want to say that Dr. Torquati is the best Dr. I have ever met. He really does care about his patients. He wants to make sure they are taken care of and he will do what he has to so that they are. He has a great bed side manner but even without that, he is very detailed and caring about what happens to us. I had to have gall bladder surgery and he did that too. I had some complications because of my liver and he was very detailed and good to my family and was there for me everyday. He even postponed a buisness trip for a day to make sure that I was taken care of with this surgery. I could not ask for a better surgeon or Dr and I will recommend him to anyone!
Member Interests
  • Travel - My husband and I enjoy jumping in the car and taking weekend get-a-ways
  • Cats - I have a Spoiled 10 year old Calico Cat who is very much a part of our family
  • Parenting - I have a daughter born post-op on 08/05/08.
  • Running & Jogging - I learned I like jogging! Finished my first 5K in 11/07 jogging the whole time.
  • Movies - Love movies. If we aren't at home with a rental, we're at the theater every week
  • Football - Go Titans! I am a big NFL fan.
  • WLS in your 20's - Having WLS young so I can have a family and live a long healthy life

Latest Surgery Support Comments

  • Comment by Jacqueline on 1/23/07 5:36 am
    Hey Misty, I am so happy to hear that you have been doing well. 115 pounds down is awesome!!!! I know what you mean about now you are starting to look at the fat content on the foods, before I thought, oh i am able to eat such a little amount it won't matter... this isn't true anymore. i guess it was nice while it lasted, lol. anyway keep up the great work, congrats on everything!!!
  • Comment by li2006 on 6/21/06 9:50 pm
    Misty, Congratulations on your surgery date arriving! I am sending good thoughts for you to have a quick surgery, and a very speedy recovery. Welcome to a new chapter in your life!
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4 months and 80 pounds gone.
on October 23, 2006 8:16 am

4 Months out from surgery. I have lost about 80 pounds. I am very happy at the amount of weight that I have lost. It has not been easy. For some reason, food does not taste good to me. I have to find things I can eat since a lot of food is nasty. That is something I am trying to cope with. Also, my hair has finally started falling out. I was not surprised because I do not get in the protein I am supposed to. I have naturally curly hair and my hair is so thick anyway, people just assume I got it thinned out. I am actually getting compliments on my hair. If only they knew! hehehe.  The holidays are coming up which is a big test. I have been blessed to not have many complications from my surgery. I have not ever thrown up. I also have not ever had a dumping syndrome (knock on wood). I think it is primarily because I dont push myself to eat enough or try a lot of new foods do to the fear of throwing up and having a dumping syndrome. I was a size 26 before surgery and a BMI of 50.1 and now I am in a size 18 pants and a 16/18 shirt and a BMI in the 30's. If I never lost one more pound, I can honestly say that I am soo happy I did this surgery and my life is 100% better and healthier.



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