Surgeon Testimonial Richard Thirlby I was not able to choose my Dr. as he was chosen for me by my Insurance Co., But I could never be happier! Dr. Thirlby and his staff were very helpful in all areas of pre-and post- op information along with nutritional services. The wait period was a long 7mo. from time of consult, but well worth it. His office staff is friendly, kind and compassionate. I would have to rate him a "10" in both surgical competency and bedside manner as I feel he is an outstanding Dr. along with all his team as they work together to give the pt. the best experience possible with the greatest chance at success. Member Interests
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Maureen's Blog
1-26-04
Well I am back with my monthly update...... things have been going ok, the weight loss is very slow and a struggle now to get anything off. At the start of my journey my BMI was 54.3 and at this time it is 30.1 I am still falling in the obese category which is not making me happy, but I started back to exercising 2 weeks ago and haven't missed a day so I am happy to report that I have been doing 300+ stairs and walking on my lunch break, I think it will help me get the weight loss moving again .........well I am hoping anyways! This month only brought a -3 lb loss, kinda depressing but then at the same time I am losing so I am trying to keep positive. I still have approximately 30 lbs to lose before I will look into my PL, I do have some skin issues that really bother me more so then others.... these problems are not medical but self image problems and I may have to deal with them sooner then later. Mainly my arms and face I am so self conscious that I can not go anywhere with my arms showing as the skinflap and wrinkled up blubber is just an awful site. And my face.... oh my how to explain......well I was so heavy that I had the largest face I have ever seen and all that is now gone and I have a flap under my chin now that is just awful and my face skin is loose and wrinkly and I look so old. I am 43yr and at 278 lbs I felt 80+ now at 43yr and a weight loss of -124 lbs! I feel 20 but look 50+..... just doesn't seem fair some how! A lot has happened since my last charting.......my husband has asked me to re-marry him which I in turn of course said "in a heart beat baby" So we will be heading to Las Vegas in April to renew our Vows and Celebrate our 4th year Anniversary...... I got a beautiful new ring to celebrate the happy occasion......this girl has nothing to complain about! happy happy joy joy! I haven't been posting as much or finding much time to read the boards but have still been around behind the scene continuing to help as a Volunteer Photo editor......I enjoy this work immensely and seeing all the Amos family through different stages of their journeys and on to succeed at their weight loss. It is a truly inspirational job and although I am not on the boards much posting each and everyone of you are still in my prayers. until next time Best wishes to all pre-ops and post-ops were ever you are on your Journeys. God Bless ~~~~~ Maureen 
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