minman05's Profile

Name: Madeline I.
Username: minman05
Location: san antonio, TX, USA
Member Since: 11/15/2007
BMI: 39.8
Post Op
Surgery Type: RNY (04/09/08)
Surgeon: Nilesh Patel

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Surgeon Testimonial

Nilesh Patel
I really like Dr. Patel, his manner is honest and straightforward, he treated me like he had all the time in the world, and also since I'm a nurse, he treated me very professionally ( i'm sure he treats all patients like that). His staff is so great too.......they have alot of patience with me and all my questions.

Member Interests

Dogs - one really goofy yellow lab
Running & Jogging
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Hospital Reviews

(San Antonio, TX) - Methodist Speciality and Transplant

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GOAL!!!!!!!!!! 125 lbs
on October 26, 2008 8:02 am

Well I made it, I have attained my goal weight!!! I am so excited, anything lost from here is just wonderful. I love my friends and family who have gotten me here. Thank you everyone I love you

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6 Months post-op
on October 11, 2008 8:29 am

I have passed the 6 month post-op now, wow can't believe time passes so fast, I feel so new and different. Amazing what a boost to my self-esteem. I think that changing 11 sizes in 6 months is awesome, I still don't recoginze myself in the mirror, wonder if that will change? To everyone who supports me, I LOVE YOU, couldn't have done all this without you.

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5 months post-op
on September 13, 2008 5:04 pm

Well I have passed my 5 months post-op, I've lost about 70 lbs since the surgery. That's so awesome, I can't believe it. I'm doing great and still loosing. From size 18/20 to a size 8......amazing isn't it?

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4 months post-op
on August 10, 2008 10:56 am

Yesterday was my 4 month post-op date, WOW I can't beleive it. I've lost about 60 lbs total and 7 sizes. I'm so happy about all of this. Truly the best decision I have ever made. This month I'm going back to school to finish my degree, very excited about that. The good things are all falling into place. Life is so wonderful. I have had a few set backs, but i'm learning to deal with all that. Food is my enemy now, it doesn't help me when i'm upset or scared, i'm finding healthier ways to cope with all of lifes stressors.

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3 Months Post-op
on July 5, 2008 7:18 am

Well in a few days I will be 3 months post-op and just a little over 50 lbs lost, and 6 sizes, I never thought I would be a size 12 again, but I made it!! and of course still losing. I feel wonderful. It was different at first and I had my doubts, but they are all erased now. If you are thinking of doing surgery, GO FOR IT. It is one of the best decisions I have ever made. I'm still adjusting to new eating habits, but getting it down, I have learned to eat slowly even with my job, where running around is pretty much constant, and remebering my water and supplements. Bottom line is I feel terrific, and I have a whole new chapter in my life. I want to let everyone know that I love and appreciate my family and my "adopted" family for their support and love through all this.

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My Story

My story--
I was thin once, like when I was 10 ever since then i've been getting heavier and heavier, i'd be thinner once in a while, when i was seriously dieting and starving. What motivated me to start looking into and making the decision to have the RNY was that I got some photos from my sister and was talking to my aunt about them, she mentioned how much I look like my mom, she said "you have the same body shape your mom did when she was your age." Well guess what, she had a heart attack when she was my age and by the grace of god she didn't die. I have 3 kids that I need to be around for.This year I got diagnosed with sleep apnea and hypertension, so i'm not really as healthy as I would like to be. so after years of yo-yo dieting and starving myself, I'm gonna do this! I'm excited, and jumping through all the hoops the doctors have set up for me. I have one more month to go with the dietician and hopefully that will be it.