Surgeon TestimonialNauveed Iqbal, M.D.My first impression of Dr. Iqbal was that I probably wouldn't be able to understand what he is saying to me. But as I walked in his office, his staff was very friendly and courteous. I have actually gotten to know all of his staff on a first name basis, and we have a good time catching up on my weekly visits. Since I have been seeing the same doctor for two years, for a different medical reason, and I decided to have him perform the Gastric Bypass on me, our relationship has gotten much more personal through these years. I trust this man and his staff with my life, or I wouldn't be letting him aid me in this new life. This man has the bedside manner of a saint. I always joke around with him, and he is always there with a smile and a hug if need be.
For any future patients who would like to have a chat with him, please, call his office and speak to any of the girls in his staff, they are very kind, heart warming people, who have all been around the Gastric Bypass procedures and is very willing and able to help you in any way, shape or form, to the best of their knowledge and ability. Member Interests
- Books & Literature - Try to read more than be at the computer,love romance novels
- Teaching - Just became a Substitute Teachers Aide and I love it!
- Meeting People - Love to meet people and share my story
- Computer Games - I'm always on Pogo.com.
- Music - To any beat I tap my foot to.
- Singing - I like it, no one else does, so I sing when Im alone! LOL
- Medical Research - Already signed up for a research walk for PKU, in May.
- Genealogy & Family History - Helping my Grandmom locate names and timelines of past family.
- Beadwork - Been helping a friend make homemade jewelry
- WLS in your 30's - Just turned 35 in October, ready for my journey to begin....
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Lisa~Just remember
you are on the
journey of a
lifetime. Try to
enjoy every minute.
It may sound weird
now, but know that
you are cared for
and prayed for here,
and all too soon
this will be but a
memory and you will
be an inspiration to
someone else. I am
waiting for you on
the losers' bench!
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Sunday November 12, 2006 2:18 p.m. ~ As I sit here and look at the many different profiles, of people that have upcoming surgeries, I wonder what is going through their mind as well. I'm trying to keep myself calm, knowing that this doctor is doing this to help me!! My journey begins at 11:00 a.m. tomorrow morning......
It's been a long time!! on October 21, 2007 9:28 pm
Wow, hard to believe it's almost my birthday, which also means, the 1 year anniversary of my Gastric Bypass is right behind it!!
So much has happened since I've last left a post. I'm now working, at my son's school, as a Cafeteria/Playground Aide. I love my job and I love working with the kids in the elem. school.
I can't believe how much my eating habits have changed. I get a free lunch at work, but most days all I eat is lettuce and tomato, not wanting the hot dogs and cheeseburgers at all. Not even having a taste for them. So why bother. I'll stick to the veggies.
I probably haven't lost as much as the dr wanted me to by now, but for myself, I am happy with how things are progressing. In fact, just tonight, I checked my BMI, against what I was the day of surgery, almost 12 months ago.....then it was 52.6 (356 lbs).....(drumroll please) 39.2 (243 lbs.)!! What a major difference. I am very proud of myself. I have a better outlook on life . My friends and peers notice the many changes that my body has been through and they support me 100%, as well as my family. I do a lot of activities I never dreamed I could do, like running, yes I said running after the kids on the playground where I work, as well as my 2 boys.
I love this new life of being on the losers bench. I'm so very happy I made the RIGHT decision to do what I did.
June 19, 2007 on June 19, 2007 6:19 pm
It seems like forever since I've written something on my blog, so sorry for that...I had some crazy notion my life might slow down, once the heathens were out of school....Where was my head?!?
Well I've now lost a total of 94 lbs. I'm telling you, this heat will either keep ya inside or kill ya, when exercising....I can't seem to get motivated anymore, and lo and behold the weight just sits there and looks at you, like Here I am, I'm not going anywhere....
I do have a lot of flabby skin, esp. under my arms, omg if given the chance, I could probably fly home everyday, instead of driving the car!!!
I have a lot of flabby skin at my belly too, Doc says if I do a lot more sit ups, it won't be that bad....I can't wait to get this all removed.
Well please enjoy the summer break with the kids and I'll post more at a later date.
Start weight 11/13/06~ 356
Just over 6 months 6/19/07~262
New BMI~42.3
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So many changes.... on May 31, 2007 9:52 am
Wow, hard to believe it's been just over 6 months post-op for me. I am doing so good, doing as much exercise I can, either walking or my new favorite, Comcast Exercise TV Walk a Mile with Leslie...omg she is awesome and really motivates me. If I do it 4 times, I've done 4 miles, I only usually do that when I can't get outside, like rainy days or a sick kid.....otherwise I'm out and about. My new grand total loss of weight is....91 lbs.!!!!! Not the 100 I would have liked to be at, but still an accomplishment for me. Well until next time....gotta go do some errands, and I'm walking ....ttyl
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New BMI and New Loss on April 25, 2007 9:20 pm
4/25/07.....drum roll please.......43.7, even though still considered extremely obese, a big change from my original BMI!!! Down 75 lbs., so much energy it's just scary sometimes...lol
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3 months post op on February 18, 2007 10:54 pm
Wow, can't believe it's been 3 months ( well just over ). I have never felt better. I'm now volunteering my *free* time, and working as a substitute teacher/cafeteria aide where my boys go to school. I never thought I would feel like being the type of person that would volunteer time, without receiving a paycheck, especially at the school where my children attend. Before surgery, it would have never crossed my mind, now I'm there , when I'm not working ....strange isn't it, how this surgery changes your life. I just think back to my before surgery life, how boring that was. I want to thank Dr. Iqbal and his amazing staff, I couldn't have come this far without him. He is literally an Angel sent from Heaven.
I feel so energized....I'm now a new BMI of 46.3, still overweight but much better than before surgery. I'm down to 287, haven't been anywhere near this weight since before my youngest was born, almost 8 years ago. Now that I have so much energy, and I'm never home long enough to sit and slump at the computer for hours, with no meaning to my life, I will try to post more messages on my WL Journey.
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My Story Well where should I begin. I was born October 28,1971, and I was pre-mature. Probably the only time I was under weight or even close to the weight I should have been. I have lived all of my life as an over weight person. I have never known what is was like to actually buy jeans at Walmart, or to buy panties that the other girls my age were wearing. I was always wearing clothes that my Grandmom or my Aunts were passing down the line. Now that I have my Gastric Bypass surgery scheduled, I am looking towards a new outlook on life. A lot of the people I have met through the Bypass Support Group have said that the excess skin will go back to normal. Well the only normal I know is fat! So when I start losing the excess weight, I will be as amazed as ever at my new appearances. My surgery is on Monday at 11am. It is now Friday night 11:30 pm. Everyone keeps asking me if I am nervous or ready to say "No way, it ain't happening". There isn't a chance in hell I'm not going to go through with this. I know anyone and everyone that has to go 'under the knife' is always a little worried, but I have complete confidence in my doctor and his staff at the hospital. This is somethng that I have researced for three years and never thought I was a candidate for it. I just figured it would never be the right thing for me to do. But once I started the support group, I realized that there were a lot more people in the area that felt the same way I did, and either have had the surgery, or it was on a date to come . So here I sit, basically hours away from the surgery that will basically give me a new life, I'm not worried the least bit. I want to go to this surgery with an open mind, and know that what the doctor is doing is aiding in the weight loss battle, if I don't help myself with diet and excersize, what was the real idea for going through all the poking and prodding I just did two weeks ago,for the pre-op. I will almost definately drop a line, after I come home and start on my way to recovery, so be looking for my next post!
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