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Kenneth M.R. Warnock
2/15/02 Dr Warnock is such a kind person. He is very compassionate. I am waiting for insurance approval, but I have decided for sure that he is the right Dr for me.
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  • Comment by kylakae on 7/11/03 11:19 am
    Happy re-Birthday, Michelle! Isn't it amazing how fast the time flies by? I hope that you are doing fabulous, that all your dreams are coming true and that you are living life to the max!
  • Comment by TexFlutterby on 7/10/02 9:30 am
    Michelle~~~~Here's to you for taking the best steps you can to a super new & health life. "I HAVE HEARD YOUR PRAYERS, I HAVE SEEN YOUR TEARS. SURELY, I WILL HEAL YOU." 2 KINGS 20:5 I pray our Lord and His angels be with you as you go through your surgery and recovery. May our Lord be with your surgeon and his staff, guiding their hands and minds during your surgery and recovery. "I CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST WHICH STRENGTHENETH ME." PHILIPPIANS 4:13. "Don't ever save anything for a special occasion. Every day you're alive is a special occasion." Congratulations on your upcoming weight loss!! :o) I will be joining you on the "losing side" this fall. Prayers & Best Wishes, Janie
  • Comment by RODEO CLOWNS S. on 7/10/02 5:36 am
    ON YOUR MARK, GET SET, GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!! IT'S YOUR TURN---------FINALLY !!! GOOD LUCK AND CONGRATS.
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I have an appointment with my PCP tomorrow afternoon. I am hoping that she will refer me to Dr Warnock, who does the surgery here in Wichita Falls. In fact, I work in the same clinic that that his office is located. I am @ 230lbs and desperate. I have a family history of diabetes, obesity, heart problems, and cancer...and this is in my immediate family!!!

My PCP is totally against bariatric surgery. That was a big let down for me. She said "At 5'4" and 230lbs you are not that overweight. I think you should exercise more and eat less." She did however, give me the referall to Dr Warnock. She said she will not write a letter for me to give to the insurance conpany. I called Dr. Warnock's nurse and she said that since I went to a Dr in regards to my weight a few months ago that he could give me the letter I need. I called him and he agreed to send me the letter. Now I just wait until my appointment with Dr Warnock to see what he says.

2/16/02 Ihad my appointment with Dr Warnock yesterday evening. He was so nice. He explained everything in detail and answered my questions with such patience. I have to get a letter from my former weight loss Doctor since my PCP won't give me one. After that I guess the waiting game will begin with the insurance company.

03/25/02 My letter from the Doctor was finally written and Debbie sent everything to the insurance company last Friday. Now the waiting game really begins. I feel as though I am on pins and needles now. The wait for a decision will be very hard for me.

06/06/02 Yesterday, I got the call from my insurance company to let me know that I was approved!!! I called the surgeon's office and have been scheduled for July 11th. I am so very excited!!!!

01/10/03 It has been a while since I've updated this. Sorry!!! I have lost 65 pounds!! My current weight is 180. I am so very happy with my decision to have this surgery done!!!

1/2/04 Well, It has been another year since I've updated this profile. I weigh 124 pounds now. My total weight loss is 121 pounds. I think I am a little too skinny (maybe 5-10 pounds underweight), but I have a terrible problem with gaining weight (mentally). The last time I tried, I successfully gained 3 pounds (from 126 to 129 pounds). When I saw that number on the scale, I thought I had gained the weight too easily, and it really scared me. A short time after that I lost more weight, which brought me to my current weight. I have maintained this weight for three months. I am still very happy with my decision to have this surgery.

1/25/06 I was put on Prozac last February to treat depression-not related to my weight. I have gained 31 pounds to date. My current weight is 155 pounds. I really needed to put some weight back on because I looked anorexic. However I really want to lose 15 pounds, but have not been successful yet.