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Surgeon TestimonialMustafa A. Hares M.D., F.A.C.S.There is not enough room to write about all the wonderful things about Dr. Hares and his staff. He is a kind, gentle, polite, knowledgeable man, who does not have even a trace of arrogance.
Jackie, his Nurse is a doll, how knows more about the DS than probably some surgeons out there. Carol is also a sweetheart. It sounds so cheesy, but I felt part of a family, I really did. I was at his office for about 3 or 4 hours, and all of that was one on one time w/ Jackie and Dr. Hares. Never was rushed, they have an amazing aftercare program. Dr. Hares has done hundreds of DS's.
My surgery went well, I had no complications. The aftercare is phenomenal. They are literally there for you 24 hours a day. I am so glad I chose Dr. Hares, please ask me any questions you have about his program. Member Interests
- Books & Literature - I would rather read than just about anything.
- Family & Friends - My utmost favorite past time, being with my family.
- Music - I love it all. From Slipknot to Jewel to Willy Nelson
- Outdoor - Anything outdoor, I'm in :)
- Christianity - I am a struggling Christian, wanting to find full faith.
- LPN - I be a Nurse for people with developmental disabilities
- Bereavement - I lost my baby boy to SIDS
- WLS in your 20's - I would love to become friends with other youngins like myself :)
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Hi all, I'm Emilie :). I am almost 27, and way, way, way to fluffy to live the life I do. I have 4 beautiful boys, 3 that are with me here on Earth, one that is always in my heart, and is in Heaven. My oldest is 6, my youngest is1!!! I am a full time Nurse, and have a very handsome hubby. I started really putting on weight as a teenager, when I used food as my comfort and stress relief. I now know that I had depression, but then, I just didn't know what was wrong with me, and ate because it was the only thing that brought me true joy. 12 years later, I have a holy cow BMI, and am grieving all the lost time, the missed out events, the events that weren't fun because of my self conciousness, the unhappiness always, always, always. I had surgery in July of this year, and so far have lost 68 lbs. I am loving the ups, and having some downs. It has been difficult and amazing all at once. I love all the new friends I have made here, and I cant' wait to get further down the road!!! 
Okay, so I didn't update.....pbbbthhhh on February 26, 2010 11:49 am
But, I am happy to say that even though I didn't follow my experiment to a T, I am minus 5 lbs :). I upped the protien (not enough) I drank water (not enough) and.....I did NOT exercise (poop). I got my labs back, and my vit B12 was low. Low. Low. 250. I was having symptoms (foggy brain, tingling hands, fatigue) and I have had about 5 days worth of B12 shots, and I really feel it!! I really do. I just feel better. Hard to pinpoint how exactly, but I just feel better. I had a long talk with Jackie, who listened to me whining about my weight loss compared to other peeps, got a nice, kind voice of reason (I'm only 7 months out, quit comparing myself to others, I'm not worried about you so why are you worried about you, et...) I felt alot better after crying on her shoulder. I feel good right now. I'm down to 285, haven't been there since Nursing School, for a total loss of 89lbs. Still finding wows and stuff to feel happy about :)
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Experiment Day Uno on February 11, 2010 6:59 am
Okay peeps, feel free to follow my progress and comment, send prayers, kick me in the butt, whatever makes you happy :) Here's the scoop. I am unhappy with my progress. I feel like I am failing my surgery, I know I am doing things wrong, being a carbacholic, excuse me, is hostess pie part of my eating plan? No. Do I eat them anyways? Yup....So, today is day one of my experiment, which will last a week. These are the things I will be doing.
1. Keep the carbs very minimal, and ONLY complex carbs
2. Drink at least a gallon of water
3. Exercise every day for half an hour
4. Drink 3 protien shakes a day (which is almost 90 grams of protien)
I want to see first of all, how it will effect the scale, and second how I feel fatigue wise. Hopefully, in the meantime, I will get my lab results back, and know if I have an iron deficiency and/or b12, which I am really thinking I do. I will report every day, and at the end of the week, I will report how I feel physically, as well as my weight. Weight this morning was 290.8. Grrrrrr...the other day I was minus the 8oz, but I think that can be contributed to wearing my glasses and underwear . So, wish me luck!!!! Off I go :)
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Wowzers :) on February 10, 2010 8:26 am
I have to post some wows, because I have been in a slump, and not losing weight very quickly at all. I know I have some more, so I will make a list, if only to make me feel better :)
1. My ribs. I have ribs. I am ticklish, because there is no longer a 12 inch thick layer of blubber around them. My hubby tickles me constantly, which is very entertaining for him, and I put it up with it because....I have ribs!!
2. Um, I would like a BOOTH please. Yes, any booth, anywhere, no tables with hard uncomfy chairs for me!
3. Can we say 2X? Yeah baby. That's my shirt size.
4. Did I already put that I can cross my legs? Guess what? I can cross my legs.
5. I need new shoes, because I am flappin around in my old ones, maybe won't have to get size 10 E, but normal human size would be nice.
6. People are looking at me, stating "you've lost weight" Yup. sure have :)
I think that's all for now, that boosted my spirits. I am a big believer in listing your wows if you feel kind of sucky along the way :)
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New wows :) on November 13, 2009 8:57 pm
1. My hubby can put his arms all the way around me, I feel so small and cute!!!
2. I feel cute in my clothes for the first time in years.
3. People keep asking me if I got a haircut lol
4. One of the guys at work said "you are not as chubby, but you are still very cute" (he told me before he liked chubby girls)
5. All 3 of my boys can sit in the recliner with me, albeit a tight fit
6. I have FUN playing with my kids, and don't sit down after 2 minutes.
7. Got on top....if you know what I mean ;)
8. My hands are so pretty, I can see bones, not dimples
9. My seatbelt fits without stretching it to the max.
10. I have self confidence!! I feel good about myself!! I feel cute!!!
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Went shopping :) on November 8, 2009 9:11 pm
I had so much fun, for the first time in years. I went down a size in EVERYthing. Got the cutest chocolate suede coat with fur lining, new jeans, shirt, vest with a fur hood. Stuff my sister would wear. I'm so sick of looking like a warmed over house wife, frumpy and 40. I am 27, and I am going to start looking that way. I wear make up, I am getting some cute clothes, everyone is commenting how "skinny" I am looking. I am excited.
As far as how post op life is going, I am getting my vites in, but not enough protien. My hair is coming out quite a bit, but I have TONS of hair. I need to get my dang butt out there and exercise in the mornings. Being on the internet at midnight probably isn't helping. I need to drink more water. I just need to be more strict with myself, and that way I can get faster results, though I really do feel alot better :)
I have no regrets so far.
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My Story I was on the fast track to RNY, had approval, pre-op testing, surgery scheduled etc....Did a 180 turn about to a DS, and so thankful that I did. I am now scheduled for the DS on July 20th, and I am beyond excited. This feels good, and right. Wish me luck :)
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