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  • Username: miz_maine
  • Location: Charlotte, NC, USA
  • Member Since: 1/25/2008
  • BMI: 33.9
  • Post Op
  • Surgery Type: RNY (03/10/08)
  • Surgeon: Timothy Kuwada,
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Goals

walk up a flight of stairs and breathe normally

Category: Emotional Wellbeing   
20 People
 in progress, 
6 People
 achieved this

To be able to wear heels again

Category: Other   
9 People
 in progress, 
3 People
 achieved this

get down to 180 lbs.

Category: Health   
7 People
 in progress, 
1 Person
 achieved this

Not have to lift my stomach to wash underneath

Category: Health   
2 People
 in progress, 
0 People
 achieved this

Tone up my stomach

Category: Emotional Wellbeing   
2 People
 in progress, 
0 People
 achieved this
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Surgeon Testimonial

Timothy Kuwada,
Dr. Kuwada was very nice and pleasant on my initial visit. He seemed very concerned aout what I wanted and needed to have done. The office staff at CMC is very nice and polite. They give you a bag that has a notebook full of information, a container for your protein shakes and a set of workout bands. They give you the tools you need to succeed.
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Latest Surgery Support Comments

  • Comment by eldted1210 on 4/7/08 8:39 am
    2 days and a wakeup and you will be in Loserville, I am praying now and I want you to enjoy your journey.
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Hi OH family!!!!  My name is Germaine and as my profile states.... I'm hoping to have surgery, well more like praying that I'm approved.   I thank God for his grace and mercy. And I thank God for the oppotunity to better myself and be healthier.   I believe this is meant for me because everything is going so smooth.  WHAT GOD HAS FOR ME, IT IS FOR ME!!!!  I AM SOOOO EXCITIED!!!!
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UPDATE
on October 6, 2008 8:32 am

Well I have good news and bad news.  My sarcoidosis has come back full blown so I'm back on steroids and a bunch of other medicines.  But to God be the glory I'm still loosing, down to 162.8.  I know victory is mine and this too shall pass.  It's just a little rough going through.  I KNOW MY DELIVERANCE IS ON THE WAY AND I CLAIM IT IN THE NAME OF JESUS!!!! All you guys be encourged and don't give up.  Be Blessed!!

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ALL IS WELL
on August 19, 2008 11:17 am

THE WEIGHT IS STILL COMING OFF.            I'M REALLY ENJOYING LIFE, FOR THE FIRST TIME IN A LONG TIME.  GOD IS SO GOOD!!!!    I'M STILL HAVING SOME PROBLEMS WITH MY LEGS (ARTHRITIS) AND MINOR ISSUES WITH THE HERNIA.....BUT OTHER THAN THAT....I'M GOOD.  I CAN'T WAIT TO GET THAT TAKEN CARE OF.  AND REALLY THAT'S NOT NOTHING COMPARED TO WHAT I'VE BEEN THROUGH IN THE PAST 10 YEARS OR SO.  I WENT OVER MY AUNTS ON SUNDAY AND I SAW MY COUSIN, WHOM I HAVEN'T  SEEN SINCE I HAD SURGERY.  SHE WAS REALLY SHOCKED.... SAYING SHE DIDN'T KNOW IT WAS ME.  IT REALLY FEELS GOOD TO GO OUT AND SEE PEOPLE THAT YOU HAVEN'T SEEN IN A WHILE AND THEY DON'T RECOGNIZE YOU.  I'M  MUCH MORE ACTIVE THAN I'VE BEEN IN YEARS.   AND IT IS ABSOLUTELY M-A-R-V-E-L-O-U-S!!!!!!!!      TO GOD BE THE GLORY!!!  

TO ALL OUT THERE....KEEP YOUR HEAD UP, STAY ENCOURAGED, DON'T GIVE UP AND MOST OF ALL KEEP YOUR HAND IN GOD'S HAND AND EVERYTHING WILL WORK OUT.  BE BLESSED!!!!!!  

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The Pounds Are Coming Off
on June 30, 2008 11:41 am
I went to see Dr. K on Friday and all is well.  The weight is definitely coming off.  I can actually look pass my stomach and see my feet.   AND I CAN CROSS MY LEGS!!!!      I still have the hernia but it's not too bad.  THANK GOD!!!  Thanks to everyone for the words of encouragement and your prayers.   GOD IS GOOD!!!!  BE BLESSED!!!!
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ALL IS GOOD
on June 20, 2008 4:45 pm

Hey OH family!  All is well on my end. I've gotten rid of all my size 20 & up.  So of course that meant I had to go shopping.  Not too much, but just enough to get by.  Majority of all my pants have elastic in the waist or are the Walmart's relaxed fit (which are very comfortable). The hardest thing for me right now is still the walking (due to arthritis).  I do what I can and I'm definitely exercising on a daily basis now.  I have so much energy    which is new for me.  I used to stay tired   all the time......but not anymore.  I just feel better overall.  So for those on the journey...dont give up....it's definitely worth it.  And for those that are post-op.....keep up the good work.  GOD BLESS!!!! 

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COMIN DOWN
on June 5, 2008 10:49 am
Hey OH family!! Everything has been going pretty well with the hernia.  Not too much pain but still experiencing some nausea almost daily.  I have more energy and I'm able to walk more. I'm down to a size 18 but can also get in some 16.  

I just thank God daily  for a second chance at life. HALLELUJAH!!!!  Now I know I have the tools I need to succeed in all my future endeavors and I'm gonna hit them head on.  I'm sooooo happy nowadays and ever so grateful to all that have helped me to reach this point.  The Weightloss Clinic, Dr. Kuwada, Sherry and Tracy have been so helpful and understanding through all my questions and issues that I have faced. 
 
To my sister Angie, Tamika, Carmen, Bri, Yvonne,The Glovers, Jimmy, Olga, My church family, My OH family; I just want to say THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR  SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGING WORDS.  There were some days that were really hard and I would get a call, comment or just the right words that would help lift my spirit and make my day.

For those of you out there that are going through..... HOLD YOUR HEAD UP AND KEEP YOUR HAND IN GOD'S HAND AND IT EVERYTHING WILL BE ALRIGHT!!!!

AS MARVIN SAPP SAYS IN HIS SONG "NEVER WOULD HAVE MADE IT".  For those that know the song, you know what I'm talking about.  For those that don't know......you need to check it out.  Cause there were definitely some times when I thought I would loose my mind,  BUT I MADE IT.  HALLELUJAH!!!! HALLELUJAH!!!! HALLELUJAH!!!! HALLELUJAH!!!!   Whewwww I just start rejoicing whenever I hear, sing or think about that song.

I'm gonna take some pictures and upload them when I get a chance for you guys can see the new me.  BE BLESSED!!!!
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My Story

I've struggled with my weight since high school.  But the real struggle didn't come until 10 years ago.  This is due to a chronic lung disease (Sarcoidosis) that I was diagnosed with in December 1997.  Mind you I haven't always been small.  But when they put me on steriods it blew me up like a hot air balloon.  I also have severe athritis which both conditions keep me from being as mobile and active as I would like to be.  
My pulmonary doctor suggested weight loss surgery to me back in May 07.  I was like...no thanks I'll try it on my own.  I tried...I changed my eating habits and exercising the best that I could.  But that didn't help enough so when I went to see him in July he brought it up again.  I told him no...again.   But it stayed on my mind, so I started going on-line and researching and talking to co-workers that have already had the surgery.  So when I went back to my doctor on 10/24/07 I told him that I would like to do the weight loss surgery.  He told me he was happy that I decided to go with it and felt that I was making the right choice.  And it would make a tremendous difference in my health issues.  So I decided to go for it and so I began the journey.

 


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