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Dominick Artuso, M.D.
I first met Dr. Artuso about a year ago. He had done my cousin's bypass 6 years ago and she told me how wonderful he is. When I met him I knew he was the doctor for me. As I started the process for insurance approval his staff was right there for me. Explaining and helping every step of the way. I have nothing but good things to say about his staff, they're the best! After surgery I had a small anesthesia complication but Dr. Artuso was all over it. He came to see me everyday to make sure I was okay. He has a great bedside manner and you can tell he truly cares for his patients. He ended up keeping me in the hospital for an extra day and sending me home on Easter. Dr. Artuso came in early Easter morning to make sure I was released so I could be home with my 2 little boys and the rest of my family for Easter. I highly recommend Dr. Artuso not only for his surgical skills but for his caring bedside manner and for truly being there for his patients. Thank you Dr. Artuso for everything you have done for me!
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  • Comment by mishi on 3/24/08 2:32 pm
    glad u r home!! rest rest rest & drink those fluids!!!! hugs- michelle in albany
  • Comment by mishi on 3/20/08 4:54 am
    Hi Monica- Today is your big day... relax and take it all in.. You're in for the change of your life!!!! My prayers are with you and your family for an uneventful surgery & a speedy recovery. Saving a spot on the loser's bench for ya'! Godspeed- Michelle K. in Albany, NY
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I'm a very happily married mom of two of the best boys (Nicholas & Michael) in the world. I've struggled with my weight all my life (I can't remember a time I didn't). Now, I'm so ready to take charge of my weight and gain control back. I want to be healthy and happy and see all my children's dreams come true.

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7/29 - We're home & I'm still losing!!
on July 28, 2008 9:13 pm
We left on our cruise on 7/20 out of NYC and had a great time. The ship was beautiful and we really had time to relax and enjoy life. I thought it was going to be difficult being around food and drinks during this trip but I have to say it wasn't hard at all. I think I made great choices (lots of fish...protein, protein, protein) and did really well. We spent a day at Atlantis in the Bahamas and it was gorgeous. Their lazy river....well, it's not so lazy....was the best. Michael and I went around it 5 or 6 times and its over a mile long. I'm definitely gaining more confidence with myself and I don't feel so "looked at" anymore. To me, when I was heavier I always felt like people were watching and judging me and my decisions. Now, not so much.
We got home on 7/26 and wouldn't you know it on Sunday morning my Strep was back. Twice in 3 weeks. I went to urgent care and they gave me a stronger antibiotic but if I get it again within the next 2 months I have to see an ENT dr. Fun. I've never had any kind of throat problems before...hmmmm. I'm feeling much better today, thank goodness for good drugs. LOL
On another note, we got the WII Fit and I'm addicted. The thing is incredible and I enjoy doing it all the time. I highly recommend it.
Oh yeah....I lost more weight, cruise and all. I'm now down to 190 and no longer considered obese!! Yay, I'm just overweight! A miracle!!
Only 15 more pounds to my mini goal and still feeling great!!
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7/14 - Milestone!!
on July 14, 2008 4:55 pm

It's been a while but this summer has been crazy. I'm running here and there without any time for me.  I guess that's why I'm sick. Went to the dr. today and found out I have strep throat. Not fun!! I'm taking the liquid antibiotic and it's so nasty! Now, I understand why my little guy always gives me a hard time. 

Some big news!! I got on the scale and it started with a 1....I'm down to 198 lbs. and am so happy.  My goal was to get here before our cruise on Sunday and I did it.

My next goal is 175. I like doing little goals so there is no pressure!

Other than being sick everything else is great here.

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6/23 - Hello Summer and size 14/16!!
on June 23, 2008 7:06 pm
It's been a while because I've been so busy. The last day of school was 6/13 and I've been on the go since then. I hit another stall for a little more than a week but I've started losing again.  I'm down to 206 and feel great. I have 7 more pounds to lose to reach my goal of the ones before my cruise at the end of July. It's going to happen, I know it!! 
So I had a couple of  Wow moments this past weekend. We picked up our cruise documents and then took the kids to see Kung Fu Panda. Very good movie by the way. Well I sat in the theater chair and I had room!!!! Yes, I had room in the chair.......on both sides! And when I got up, I didn't feel like the chair was coming with me.  After the movie my husband suggested going shopping for some clothes for me for the cruise. So we did. I actually went to NY & Co. and fit into 16's.......WOW!! I also got into some 14/16s in Lane Bryant...soon enough I'm hoping that I won't need to hit that store anymore. I ended up getting some nice capris and tops and 2 dresses and they all look great.  
I also picked up spanx and they are definitely worth every penny. They're amazing.  
I can now say that I'm starting to notice a difference in myself. The baggy clothes didn't help me see it I think.  
I'm feeling so much better health wise. My back and knees aren't hurting and I have so much more energy. I'm so happy right now with everything.
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6/8 - 50 lbs. Gone!!!!
on June 8, 2008 5:54 pm
Well, since my last visit to Dr. A's last week I have lost 8 more lbs. (That's according to my scale) So I have hit the 50 lbs loss mark and I feel great. I've had more energy than ever and can't wait to get the summer rolling with the boys. I actually sat out yesterday in the heat and went on the trampoline. Who would've thunk it???
I'm posting new pictures tonight, so take a peek. 
It's also the last week of school here so I'm going to be one busy Mom. Michael graduated from preschool on Friday and he can't wait for Kindergarten to start. 
So many people are now noticing my weightloss and it feels great. It's just still hard for me to see it. 
Thanks for all the support. Only 11 lbs. away from the ones!! WOOHOO!!
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6/2 - What the..............???
on June 2, 2008 9:02 pm
   Went to see the surgeon on Thursday and was not looking forward to it. I'd been on a stall for about 3 weeks....yet again. So I get there and hop on the scale and it shows a GAIN of 2 lbs......what????? According to my own scale, I lost 4. What the..........??  Joanne then tells me that she's had problems with the scale all day. Mind you the scale is old and moved around. If you remember in my last post I had questioned this particular scale. Needless to say I was not a happy camper.  In the end, it was decided that I follow my own scale which I believe is very acurate. It's very frustrating to expect one thing and get another.
   
   After all that, there is light at the end of the tunnel, since Thursday I have lost 4 more lbs. (according to my scale) So that is what I'm going by! 

   On another note, more and more people are noticing a difference in me. I'm getting compliments all the time. It's just hard because I really don't see it. I know, I'm like a broken record.

   Still feeling great. No issues with dumping or getting anything stuck. My energy is back to normal and I'm so happy with everything (except that scale). I'm getting my water in and trying hard to get all that protein in.

So here's what everything looks like at this point.

Starting weight - 269
Day of surgery - 260
Presently - 214
Mini Goal - 199 
Goal weight - 145

Only 15 lbs to go for my mini goal and I want to hit it before my cruise in mid July. I think I can, I think I can........no, I know I can!!
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