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Thomas Sonnanstine M.D.
My first impression was... wow this guy is very personable. I work with different docs every day and usually they dont have a whole lot to say. Dr. Sonnanstine isnt like the rest. He took the time to answer my questions and ease my concerns about the surgery. He is very involved as a doc. He was very open and honest about risk factors actually he was pretty blunt about it which is great! He has a great personality. He is a very skilled doc. He is the best at what he does. He has a great before and after care program. I feel that I was fully prepared on what to expect after surgery. I would and do recommend him with complete confidence to anyone interested in WLS. This man is AMAZING!
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  • Business & Career - I am a Phlebotomist, vampire, blood sucker ... whatever you want to call it.
  • Fitness & Exercise - I work out 3-4 days a week.
  • Parenting - I have 3 sons and 1 daughter. (Mitchell, Maxwell, Mason, Markenna)
  • Tattoo - I have several tattoos..working on covering my entire left leg
  • Pick-Ups - I am such the truck girl lol.
  • Body Piercings - I have 6 total piercings... mostly facial and none below my belly button lol
  • WLS in your 20's - im 29 now....

Latest Surgery Support Comments

  • Comment by RJOLLY1967 on 8/29/07 3:35 am
    prayers going up for you & you family God give you peace at this time of need
  • Comment by cathrynsrealm on 8/28/07 3:25 pm
    Just had to say that after I read Angela's post on the KY board, I had to stop by your page here and wish you and your family the best. I can only imagine. I will be praying for all of you. Remember, you have friends on the KY board.
  • Comment by bearcollector on 8/28/07 1:02 pm
    Prayers and hugs go to you and your family.
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Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting1/10/06 I am a 26 yr old married mother of 4 awesome munchkins ages 6 1/2, 5, 3, and 13 mos. I have been overweight for as long as I can remember. I recall joining weight watchers when I was about 10 yrs old. It was awful going to those meetings and getting weighed in front of everyone being as young as I was. Most of my family is overweight and just like me they have struggled with weight loss. 2 family members of mine have had successful WLS and the results are amazing! What an inspiration!! I have been pondering having the surgery for atleast 3 years now. I actually had a consultation scheduled approx. 2 yrs ago and I chickened out. I believe now that I am ready to move forward. I am sick of the back pain, not being able to play with my children and other various issues. I have the support of my close friends and family.
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June 2008
6/08/08

June is here and it is proving to be one hell of a great month! The start to an awesome summer even!
When I made the decision to have bypass, never did I think I would be able to lose weight after so many failed attempts. My surgery was a breeze and I have lost over 100 lbs since my surgery 2 years ago. It definately isnt easy but its so worth it. The little things that have changed since surgery have been amazing. The ability to walk up a flight of stairs and not have to stop to wipe the sweat from my face or to stop to breathe... its fantastic! I can run and even race my children and not be winded. There was a few things that I wanted to accomplish if I was ever able to lose my excess weight.  1.. I wanted to be able to ride a horse and to get on without any help.. I have done it!!!!!!! I also wanted to go to Kings Island and fit into the rides without fear of embarassing myself....DONE!  I fit in the rides without issue!!!!!
I have noticed that I am more willing to experience new things that I would have never even attempted when I was big... because I was scared of failure. I understand its the beginning of June but this so far has been an awesome year for me. I am in a totally different place in my life than I was this time last year. I am so happy with how things are now.
I know my family will probably read this  and I want you all to know how much I love you and I want you to know I would have never made it this far without your love, patience and support. You are definately the best! I am so fortunate to have a family like you!!! Sometimes its hard to tell people how you feel so this is the best way I can:) I am a happy girl thanks to you guys!!!!!!
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 This is my century card for losing 100lbs... I am so proud to have this card!!
 


 

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This man in the pics below is responsible for me having as much fun this summer as possible.  I am definately more adventurous than I once was...... Kings Island, Horse back riding, Hanging out in public places.............I dont hide anymore!


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  My family and Dr. Tom.... Our lives are healthier because of this man!! He's the greatest. 
Me, My mom Amy, Dr. Tom, Aunt Jane, and my Aunt Mimi.
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Working on my leg piece... still need more work and more color... so far I have only had 3 sessions... lots more ink to come!
The Dragon head is down towards my ankle and the rear end of its body is up on my upper thigh.. we will soon be filling in the remaining part of the body of the dragon soon. Also on the picture of the dragon head, below it is a tattoo of a rose which has since been covered by the lotus flower on my ankle.


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Below is my new lotus with the dragon head and part of its neck... the lotus is what covered the rose as seen above. 



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Top view of my legs...
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