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  • Username: melissa7000
  • Location: poway, CA, USA
  • Member Since: 1/31/2009
  • BMI: 25.1
  • Post Op
  • Surgery Type: RNY (04/13/09)
  • Surgeon: Mark Takata M.D.
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Mark Takata M.D.
Very knowledgable, friendly, and matter of fact. Office staff was awesome, his nurse Bette is the best! rnrn
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  • Comment by melissa7000 on 4/15/09 7:40 pm
    Thank you so much for the message. Im home and doing great!!
  • Comment by Stacy S. on 4/13/09 5:05 pm
    Sending you the warmest of wishes your way for steady improvement day after day, And when you’re all recovered and feel good once more, May life treat you better than ever before!~ Sending you good vibes for a uneventful surgery and a speedy recovery !! ALL THE BEST
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6 months post-op
on October 25, 2009 6:17 pm

Hi everyone! 

I just celebrated 6 month post op on Oct 13!  I'm down 78 lbs since April 13 an down 95 lbs since Jan 09.  I do spin class 3 days a week and work out with a personal trainer twice a week.  Last week I purchased running shoes and next week I'm starting the "Couch to 5 K" training (C25k.com).  I'm really excited to start the running.  I didn't know I could comfortable run until last month or so when I chased after my 3 year old daughter.  For the first time I ran without pain and without feeling my large body pounding/bouncing  up and down.

I go for my 6 month check up on Tuesday and I'm hoping all is well.  I've been having a difficult time getting the calcium in (since you have to stagger the pills out through out the day).

Thanks for listening.

Melissa

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Spin Class!
on September 29, 2009 8:20 pm

Tonight I did my first spin class and it was awesome!  I kept envisioning myself failing at doing the class and was really shocked at how great I feel after 1 hour.  It was difficult but not like I expected it to be, I guess I just don't give myself enough credit.  I'm going back on Thursday, no more aqua class for me!

 

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4 months!
on August 13, 2009 9:05 pm
Just wanted to give an update.  I've lost 61 lbs since surgery (April 13th) and 78 lbs total since Jan 09.  Still doing well.  Increased the exercise this past two years and it feels good to be pushing myself harder.  I like that I can actually keep up and I now longer feel self conscious when I'm working out. I've got 4 lbs to go until I'm under 200!!

Had a WOW moments last week with my 3 year old daughter.  She started running and I joined her and found it didn't hurt to run and I actually was able to continue running for 3-4 minutes.  She is one of the biggest reasons I had surgery, so I could run and play and keep up with her and NOW I truly can. 

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3 Month Update
on July 14, 2009 6:49 pm
Had my 3 month appointment today. All my labs came back good!  I'm down 52 lbs since surgery (April 13th) and down 69 lbs since January 2009.

Nothing new to report, still feeling great.  Still been tired but seems to be getting better.  Going to the gym 3 days a week.

Will update again soon.
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2 month update
on June 16, 2009 9:02 pm

Friday, June 13th was my 2 month surgery anniversary.  I've still been feeling really good other than being tired.  I have lost 41 lbs since surgery and 58 total since January 09.

I have still had the shoulder/chest pain.  Doctor said it gas, the pain has been getting better.  I only have pain when I eat too fast.

I have only been sick (throw up) once since surgery.  The big turkey sausages are not for me!

All is well, going to the gym 3 times a week and twice a week I have a personal trainer. 

Will update again soon.

 

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