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  • Username: MsAlejandro
  • Location: Orlando, FL, USA
  • Member Since: 6/19/2008
  • BMI: 32.1
  • Post Op
  • Surgery Type: VSG (05/03/12)
  • Surgeon: Muhammad A. Jawad, M.D.
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Goals

Love and Serve Jehovah everyday of my life

7 People
 in progress, 
1 Person
 achieved this

To get my surgery approved :)

141 People
 in progress, 
308 People
 achieved this
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Surgeon Testimonial

Muhammad A. Jawad, M.D.
Unfortnately, Dr. Jawad was in surgery and therefore I did not get a chance to meet him. However, I did meet his staff and everyone from Roberto at the front desk with his phenomenal sense of humor to Sandra Denton what a hoot. Sandra Brown should have shared she had had the surgery too. She looks fantastic. rnrnDr. Jawad's group povided very detailed and meticulous information important to having the procedure. rnrnI felt extremely comfortable and at ease with everyone there. rnrnAlthough I was apprehensive about going through with this everyone I have spoken to that has had the procedure wished they would have done it sooner.rnrnI cannot wait to have all my paperwork submitted for approval.rn
MsAlejandro's Journey

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Describe your behavioral and emotional battle with weight control before learning about bariatric surgery.
My weight issues began right after I gave birth to my son in 1986. Before getting pregnant I was a very finicky eater. I prayed when I got on the scale it would stay within 125 and 129. The thought of the scale reaching 130 would create a heart attack!!!! How ironic I am almost 270 lbs. today, who would have thought. I always remember my mother telling me “Don’t ever go on a diet they will only making you gain weight” how right she was. I tried every single diet under the stars from hot dogs and ice cream, to lettuce and coffee. The funny one was 3 apples a day and 3 tablespoons of Peanut Butter – OMG that as so funny. I remember going on a 3 day diet and on the second day falling down the stairs of a NY subway station cuz I had passed out. ...
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  • Comment by sharondwhite on 5/3/12 9:09 pm
    Wishing you all the success and quick recovery :-)
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UCF - Open 6-week Post-Surgical Bariatric Group
on June 4, 2009 8:42 am

Thought for those contemplating or in the process of being approved, this 6 week group would be good to be part of. 
I have not been approved as of yet.  CIGNA is very stringent on who gets approved and who does not.  Today the last thing to do is the nutritional evaluation and hopefully that will be the last of it.  I have all my fingers and toes crossed. 
Love and & Hugs to all. 


 

Description:   The Laboratory for the Study of Eating, Appearance, & Health (LEAH) understands that bariatric surgery can affect more than just an individual's weight. In addition to the positive benefits of bariatric surgery, men and women may experience a number of challenges related to their new lifestyle. The LEAH Bariatric Group is designed to provide members with an opportunity to begin to develop effective coping techniques for the physical and psychological changes related to their surgery. Group topics may include: - General post-surgical lifestyle changes - Body Image - Interpersonal relationships family, friends, children, co-workers, etc. - Intimacy after weight loss - Food and eating behavior - Dealing with cravings - Dealing with "social eating" - Maximizing the results of bariatric surgery - Healthy lifestyle behaviors for you and your family - Mindfulness. The group is open, so members may join at any time. Sessions will be held on Tuesday afternoons. There is a $5 fee per session. Please call the UCF Psychology Clinic to join the LEAH Bariatric Group (407-823-4348). You will be asked to complete a brief screening prior to joining. Sessions are facilitated by Sharon Hayes and Danielle Linder, Clinical Psychology Doctoral Students, under the supervision of Dr. Stacey Tantleff Dunn, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist.
Contact person:   Sharon Hayes and Danielle Linder
Phone:   407-823-4348
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Posted By:   Psychology Department
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