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  • Username: mommychan
  • Location: North Little Rock, AR, USA
  • Member Since: 9/4/2008
  • BMI: 22.7
  • Surgery date scheduled
  • Surgery Type: RNY (12/03/08)
  • Surgeon: Mark R. Gibbs
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Mark R. Gibbs
Because of a horrible experience that my sister-in-law had immediately following a gastric bypass in the Fall of 2007, I'd decided that it was not an option for me. After doing a lot of research regarding weight loss surgery, checking out multiple forums/posts on the internet and talking to everyone who would give me the time of day, I made the decision to attend Dr. Gibbs' seminar on 9/26/08.rnrnWow! All I can say about all of the praises sung to Dr. Gibbs and his staff that I've read/heard seem 100% accurate so far! I learned more about weight loss surgery in that 2 hour seminar than I'd learned from my hours of research otherwise. Dr. Gibbs was extremely personable and explained the process so throughly that I had zero questions in the end. His credentials are superb and I feel 100% comfortable about putting my life and that of my daugher into his hands. Although he is on the cutting edge of these proceedures, I believe he is so intent on helping people that he would never take any unnecessary risk or consider performing surgery on someone he felt was not ready for the procedure.rnrnAs for his staff, Carrie and Tina were as friendly and helpful as anyone could ask for...and they evidently have the patience of saints! After the seminar people lined up to talk to both of them and although I couldn't imagine any question that wasn't answered in the seminar, they repeated information time and again with genuine care and concern. Frankly, I wanted to swat some of the people for asking such ridiculous questions, but they treated each and every attendee with infinite patience and grace. rnrnI was truly impressed beyond any expections I had. My search for the perfect team is over!!!
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  • Animals - I'm an animal lover, and member of the ASPCA.
  • Humor - I love anything that makes me laugh!
  • Society - I love to help others and wish I could afford to to volunteer work full time.
  • Writing - I would love to be able to publish a book that would make people smile!
  • Music - I love most anything but country...and can tolerate a bit of that.
  • Tattoo - I'm a collector and love to see other other people's tattoos!
  • Shopping - I'm a shopaholic. Becky Brandon nee' Bloomwood has nothing on me!
  • Skin Care - Obsessed with hair and skin care!!!
  • WLS in your 30's - I'm pushing 40!
  • Reading - Terry Pratchett, chick lit, etc. Confederacy of Dunces is my alltime favorite.

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My Story

I'm a 39 year old mother of 2, ages 19 and 16.  I've been overweight 80% of my life, starting at age 5.  Through various weight-loss programs, diet pills, etc. I've managed to get down to "fighting weight" several times, but the pounds always creep back up on me and I gain back what I'd lost plus more. 

I'm not looking to be a supermodel, but the older I get the more I see how my weight is adversely affecting my overall health. Both of my parents and my sister have always been overweight. My father had a triple bypass two years ago and my mother has so much trouble with her knees and joints now that she can barely get up the few steps into my home.  I see myself heading that direction and I'm terrified!

  My daughter is morbidly obese and I truly fear for her health as well.  My husband and I have never forced her to lose weight for fear of hurting her feelings and lowering her self-esteem. Although I believe she is a very grounded individual with a healthy attitude towards what is truly important in life (NOT being a size 2 tag-hag!), I know she is unhappy with her physical condition and it breaks my heart that she gets winded just climbing the few stairs in her school.

I'm a very happy person with wonderful friends and a supportive family...I just want to be able to run and jump and LIVE...and I want the same for my daughter!!!  I've rejected the idea of weight loss surgery for years because of the expense and risk involved, but feel that it's time to buckle down and do whatever has to be done to see the process through.  I'm dedicated to making this work and determined to stick with the program!

I'd like to add that my sister-in-law had a gastric bypass last year and nearly died due to complications, which added to my fear of this surgery. (She lives on the MS Gulf Coast and used one of those fly-by-night surgeons.) She looks and feels wonderful now so  I've done my reasearch to insure that we find the most qualified surgeon with the best track record...someone who is right for us.  That man is Dr. Mark Gibbs, and I truly believe that he is going to save our lives!