Username: minleru
Location: Thousand Oaks, CA, USA
Member Since: 4/22/2007
BMI: 45.5
Surgery date scheduled
Surgery Type: RNY (06/08/07)
Surgeon: Philippe Quilici, M.D.

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December 8, 2007 Uploaded on 1/9/08 6:12 pm	January 5, 2008 - 127 pounds GONE! Uploaded on 1/9/08 6:12 pm
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Surgeon Testimonial

Philippe Quilici, M.D.
He's wonderful. Between him and Dr. McVay I never felt nervous or anything. EXCELLENT team at that office!!

Latest Surgery Support Comments

Comment by heathengirl on 6/7/07 2:42 pm

Good luck on your upcoming surgery. Please let me know if you need anything. I'm not that far away, and would be happy to help if you need support. I'm only a week out of surgery and am so happy!

Comment by Judi J. on 6/7/07 11:28 am

Good Luck with surgery on Friday! Warm wishes for a smooth recovery.

Comment by judyanne on 6/5/07 7:20 am

Friday is your day! Just remember you are on the journey of a lifetime. Try to enjoy every minute. It may sound weird now, but know that you are cared for and prayed for here, and all too soon this will be but a memory and you will be an inspiration to someone else. I am waiting for you on the losers' bench! ~ JudyAnne

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I've been pondering WLS, RNY in particular, for several years. I actually attempted to go through the process 4 years ago and was denied. I have been approved and am having surgery June 8, 2007 at Cedars Sinai in Los Angeles.

minleru's Blog

Been a long time...
on January 9, 2008 6:14 pm

Well, things have been hectic and I haven't even been on OH. I'm making a committment to get back on here more and take better care of myself in the new year. Back to basics and back on track. I have lost a total of 129 pounds since my surgery and feel like a whole new person!! I still have work that needs to be done and I am claiming 2008 as the year for me!!

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Slow Slow Slow
on July 2, 2007 8:40 pm

As of today I have lost 14 pounds since my surgery. I'm feeling like crap because it seems SO SLOW! I thought it would be faster at first. I'm following all the rules and behaving myself but not moving on the scale. UGH! Well, I'm going to get on it and start seriously boosting my exercise. Anything to try to get the scale moving!

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Worst Day So Far
on June 30, 2007 2:38 pm

Well, up until yesterday I was what my doctor was calling "the exception". I didn't have any problems at all, no pain medication, was back to work lickety split and was doing great!

Yesterday morning I decided to make a change from the standard scrambled egg for breakfast and make myself a smoothie. I love smoothies. Well, this one didn't sit well with me at all. ALL DAY LONG I felt seasick. No dumping, diahrea or throwing up, but seasick!

I woke up today feeling much better today, it has passed. I went to the gym today for the firs time, but I stuck to the treadmill. 2.37 miles in about 45 minutes. It pooped me out, but I feel better today than I have in a while. I can't wait to start swimming. I have to check with my surgeon to verify when I can hit the water!

I feel like everything is brand new and I'm learning every single day! It's all good!

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