Username: Mmatchett
Location: Victoria, TX, USA
Member Since: 3/2/2008
BMI: 43.0
Post Op
Surgery Type: RNY (05/05/08)
Surgeon: Robert Marvin, M.D.

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Me taking a break at work Uploaded on 9/28/08 12:43 pm	One month post-op Uploaded on 6/9/08 5:48 pm
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Mmatchett has 28 Friends

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Goals

get down to 160 lbs. Thats 140 lbs I am planning to lose

Category: Health

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in progress,

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achieved this

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Surgeon Testimonial

Robert Marvin, M.D.
My first impression of Dr. Marvin was "professional". During the seminar he was friendly and patient, answering all my questions, most of the time before I asked them. I am confident that I have picked the right surgeon to perform my gastric bypass.

Member Interests

Books & Literature - I read about 4 books at a time.
Teaching - I am a Special Ed. Teacher
Teachers - I am a Special Ed. Teacher
Computer and Internet Surfing - Its just something I do when I am bored
Men - I am one!! LOL

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Latest Surgery Support Comments

Comment by Jenny73 on 5/4/08 8:13 pm

Michael, Wishing you the best of luck tomorrow on your big day. I am very excited for you to begin this great journey. Lots of hugs and prayers headed you way. Make sure to come back on the Texas board often, as we all want to share in your journey.

Comment by Angie W. on 5/4/08 7:20 pm

Michael, You are about to emabrk on a wonderful, beautiful, crazy, sometimes mixed up ride! Best wishes tomorrow and I will call your cell phone for updates. Angie

Comment by Vivian Prouty on 5/4/08 12:18 pm

Michael.....You are about to go on the best journey of your life. This journey is SOOO AMAZING !!!!! You will hit stumbling blocks somewhere along the road but know that each and everyone of us will be here to lead you on to success. You too will soon join us on the loosers bench !!!! Don't think that if you fall we won't be far behind to help you up.....all you have to do is ask us for help. Please do so too. Don't try to walk this journey alone...because trust me....that is NOT a easy road to walk by yourself. Ask for help or advice when needed but please take everything that you get with a grain of salt since all of our surgeon's criteria are totally differant. But know that we will be with you along your way and so will GOD. Good luck to a new healthier you in the future. And remember you will NEVER be alone in your journey as long as you stay here on the TMB. Good luck and GOD bless you !!!! Hugs and Blessings ~~~ Vivian

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Michael's Rants

4 more days....OMG!!!
I am so hyped. Tomorrow I am driving to Houston for my 1 on 1 consultation with my surgeon. Monday is the BIG DAY!! I didn't think I would be so nervous!! My last day of work was today. My students are really being supportive. One of my students began crying...she was worried that I wouldn't come back. At some point I will have to explain to you guys what kind of place I work at. As I was saying...tommorow I see the surgeon...Saturday I have my final meeting for my full teaching certification...Sunday, my father and I will go BACK to Houston to stay in the closest hotel there is to my hospital.

Tommorow I will find out my actual surgery time. I hope its early, I would hate to have to starve until late afternoon. I just want to get this done and start my new life already!!

2 Comment(s)

Comment by Clirishu on May 04, 2008 at 11:39am

Good luck tomorrow! Let the WL journey begin!!!

Comment by hannahsm0mmy on May 08, 2008 at 10:51am

Michael,

Welcome to the losing side of life! It is a great place to be...I hope your surgery went as well as mine, even though I wasn't in such a luxurious hospital!! That is the hospital I wanted to use but b/c I was going through OSS with Dr. Marvin I had to use an OLD dingy hospital!!

I hope that life is good to you from here on out...it won't be easy but it will definately be worth all of the emotions you will soon go through.

Take care of yourself and UPDATE often!! I've lost 83 lbs. today...4 months out!!

You're going to look great...