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Giselle Hamad
RNY December 12, 2005

Where do I begin about Dr. Hamad or as I call her "My Gentle Giant" for the petite woman that she is. Dr. Hamad made it very comfortable for me to be around her. She was friendly but very business at hand. She wanted to do her best for me but expected me to do my part and do it well. She is very upfront and forward and to the point. But that is what I needed in a professional, someone that tells it all and leaves no stone unturned. It was not always easy to swallow, this is a hard decision to make and if you can get through the frankness and it still feels right then you know you are ready to make a decison. There are numberous testing to accomplish before surgery. I find this to be a benefit also. I wanted to know as much as possible about my body and health for Dr. Hamad before surgery. Her staff is very professional and friendly and eager to help you in any way. Just ask. The monthly support group they offer are very helpful also. The risk of surgery is explained to you in both a video and in person. There are always papers (before and after surgery) that go home with you that reinforce what was discussed with you at your visits. I find it to be a very organized caring system. I was totally ready for surgery before hand. My care at McGee's Woman Hospital was outstanding. The nursing staff is very caring and well educated about Gastric Bypass Surgery and took very good care of my needs. My health and safety were always thought of first. My aftercare program is very important to Dr. Hamad. It is all in writing what I needed to do and to keep my scheduled appointments. Between appointments I am only a phone call away from anything I need to know. The surgeon and her staff are very competent and the bedside manner is wonderful (but so was mine :-) ). I only get what I put into it and I kept an open mind as to what I wanted to acomplished for my health and my future. As of today, January 8th, 2006 I am doing great ! ! ! I will do what is necessary to continue on this path. I owe that to Dr. Hamad. She has treated me well and really cares about my outcome and so do I.
She did her part, now it is time for me to do my part and to do it well. Thank you Dr. Hamad and staff.
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  • Comment by cairbear76 on 12/12/05 3:09 am
    Lose lose lose! You'll be great
  • Comment by lisa on 12/11/05 10:38 pm
    Safe Journey Margie. If you need an angel, feel free to call upon me. Hope your surgery is uneventful and your recovery brief and easy. See you on the losing side. Lisa
  • Comment by Black Beauti on 12/6/05 7:59 pm
    I wish you a journey that is safe, and uneventful. I commend you on having the courage to take your own health and happiness into your own hands. Be Blessed!! Stay Strong in teh struggle, and remember you never walk alone *smile* You'll be in my prayers!! *smoochies* ~T~ NEVER SURRENDER
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Catching up . . .4 years after surgery
on February 14, 2010 12:46 pm
Hi Everyone,

I have not neglected this site just some very positive life changes for me have happened.  December 2009 was my 4 year anniversary for my GBP surgery.  I am still doing great and feeling great.  As my weight came off a little at a time (after the initial whooping weight loss after surgery) and I started feeling better and better with more and more energy I kept making positive decisions in my life.  I know I have mentioned before about going to College in February 2008.  Well, with working and going to school it didn't leave much time for me to do anything else.  But without surgery I could not have done it.  It takes much energy to keep up with school, work and personal responsibilities.  Anyhow . . . in June of this year I will be graduating as a Pharmacy Technician ! ! !  It has been a long 2 1/2 years but so worth it.  Before my surgery I could not function well and was very depressed.  It was hard to work and I got myself into some financial difficulties.  Due to the loss of my husband (cancer) I could not keep up mentally or physically.  Because of my GBP surgery I am a new person making new life for myself.

AS FOR MY WEIGHT LOSS . . . I have kept all my weight off after 4 years.  I feel great and have much energy and I am in good spirits.  My decision to have this surgery was the best decision I ever made in my life.  It has made a difference as to how I face life and now I am able to deal with life with a more positive attitude.  It seems like my post are once a year now but at least I am posting.  I will never forget where I've been before surgery and what I have accomplished after surgery. But I also will never forget that I could not have done this without the help of God and the faith I have put in Him to see me through my rough times and where He is leading me now.

My best to all of you who have had surgery and those who may be deciding to have surgery.   
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Hi Everyone
on January 27, 2009 9:02 pm
Well, I think I am done losing.  I have stayed the same now for several months or more.  I don't get on the scale as much as I use to.  I fluctuate 5 lbs. at a lose of 130/135 lbs.  I still don't eat much and choose protein foods first.  Beef still does not agree with me and makes me sick.  Every once in a while I get hungry for it and try it but no change.  So I stay away from hamburgers and steaks.  I can eat beef stew, must be the way the beef is prepare and its texture.  I am close to completing a year of my on line education.  It is amazing what you didn't know or even think about.  I am enjoying the knowledge even though some of the courses don't interest me but must take.  But I do learn interesting things even in those courses.  My job is going well.  I am on my feet for 8 hours (except for breaks and lunch) and walk so much.  Wow, I think how I could never have done this job before surgery.  I am now unstoppable and it is good exercise.  I use to exercise 3 days a week but had to give it up when I took on a new job and school all in the same week.  I had no time to exercise but my job does help with that. 

I hope everyone is doing well.  It is great to talk to others who have had surgery and help those who are preparing for surgery.  If there is anything I can do to prepare them for surgery or help them post-op I am here.

Take care and stay safe and warm. Spring is just around the corner and we can enjoy being outside once again.  I use to just look at what I could do outside but couldn't do anything without a struggle.  The past several summers have been enjoyable and I am looking forward to doing it again this spring/summer. 

Keep in touch everyone.

Margie

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My 3 year anniversary ! ! ! 12/12/08
on January 7, 2009 9:10 pm
Hi everybody,

     It has been a while since I have posted but a lot has been happening with me.  I started a new job that I could never have done 3 years ago.  It required a lot of energy and walking in the retail business.  It has been a year since my employment and I have already received a promotion.  It feels so good to have so much energy and perform my duties.  I never thought I would be where I am today.  Gastric Bypass Surgery made the world of difference for me.  I have lost 135 lbs. - - - from a size 26w to a 10.  Last February I decided to go to school.  I enrolled in an online college and I am enjoying it immensely.  I am holding a 3.56 average but it takes much of my time.  Once again, I could not have done this unless I was healthy enough to take on the challenge.

   I had many challenges in my life. The worst, losing my  husband and raising teenage boys on my own, my biggest challenge of all.  Weight gain had only made it worse and harder to cope with.  Now I am able to deal better with situation that arise.  I can now enjoy my adult sons and be a more active part of their lives as well as the rest of my family and friends.

Gastric Bypass has changed my life and made me more aware of how blessed I am to have had another chance to appreciate all that I have. 

Never give up hope.  Have faith and perservere. 

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July 7, 2008
on July 7, 2008 5:32 pm
Oops,  it's been more than a month since my last post.  I am so busy.  I have entered the retail chain and I work as much as they allow me to and walk miles a day.  I could never do this before my surgery.  I am also in my second semester of school.  It is exciting and challenging at the same time.  I am holding a 3.58 GPA.  My mind and body is constantly beiing challenged.  Due to my Gastric Bypass I can meet my challenges.   The Relay for LIfe cancer walk went well.  My son, Rick and his girlfriend even came to walk with me.  It is the first walk I have done in years.  I walked with no pain and I walked a long time with a smile on my face.  It was wonderful to be a part of this cause.  It may not have been beneficial to my husband but it was and will continue to benefit others.  

My weight loss is 130 lbs. 
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May 27, 2008
on May 27, 2008 7:27 pm
I'm back. This site helped me make adjustments and now I can post again.  Everything is still going well for me.  I have lost 126 lbs. and feeling great.  This weekend I will be walking in the "Relay for Life"  cancer walk.  I haven't been able to do this for 9 years. I can once again walk for all of those that are dealing with cancer and to honor my husband ( and others) that lost their lives to cancer.  I am looking forward to it.  I have a new job now that 2 years and 5 months ago I could never have had.  I am on my feet all day and walk mmmmmmiles a day.  I am also in school.  It is all online but takes up a lot of my time.  It is very demanding but when I have completed my credits I will be a Pharmacy Technician.  I could never have done this before surgery.  The pain I was in every day and the lack of energy was all I could handle.  A day never goes by without me remembering where I was and how blessed I am to be able to enjoy life with my family and friends again.  

Have a great summer and I will see you back here next month.
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Hi,
I am 49 years old and a widow. I have always struggled with my weight but I put on a lot of weight after my husband passed away and it has been this way for 7 years. Of course we all know it causes medical problems and I am feeling it. It is very hard for me to enjoy life the way I want to.

I have had to quit doing things I like. I love to dance to country music. That is really out of the question. I can't work in my flower garden anymore. I am an artist and don't even draw anymore. I enjoy reading and I am doing more of that and I love doing computer graphics and talking online.

I have set a goal for myself. By the time I am 50 in August of 2006 I will be planning dance lesson to learn how to line dance and I am even thinking about ballroom dancing. I love music and enjoy smiling a lot. Every day is a blessing to me. I feel very blessed to have what I have in life especially my grown sons ages 21 and 24.

I am looking forward to spending quality time with my family and friends. Thanks to all of you that have supported me as I plan and prepare for my surgery. It means a lot to me.

God bless all of you that are headed for surgery and may He give you His strength to endure the recovery with little or no complications until you can enjoy the benefits.