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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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Today 5 Months Out
on October 11, 2012 9:10 am
Greetings My OH Family and Friends:

Today marks 5 months, 1 week, 1 day and God knows how many hours and I am down from a Size 22 to a beautifyl sized 14 and with wiggle room. 

I stepped on the scale and could hug myself ... 186 !!! 

What????? Loving myself and Loving the New Old Me...........thank you Dr. M. Jawad.... you are a miracle worker and a true testament to your profession.
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Surgery Date Came and Went
on May 8, 2012 5:57 am
So here I am five days post op.  Trying to get as much fluid as possible.  The gas pain is the worst....... One thing for sure I was up super early this morning.  The energy level is amazing.  Had about 1/4 cup of hot tea, took forever.  Then I decided to get some walking in so walked to the front of my apartment complex and back hoping I can let out some air.   Gas pain is still there on the left side of my stomach or belly.  Sitting here sipping on some more hot tea.  Not sure what I am feeling today.  I do know that I am so ready to get into my car and drive to the beach.... but I was told no driving for at least two weeks post op.  Will begin counting down the days  

Hope you guys are doing well.  Chat soon.   
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4 Days till relief...............
on April 30, 2012 6:23 am
Good Morning My OH Family:

Well here I sit trying to type with my raw fingers..........you guessed it... I was asked to remove my overlays.....OMG.  I did it myself so for those who understand OUCH!!!!!

I have been feeling so nervous, anxious,  afraid..............  I have wanted this moment to come for so long that now its like wow the moment is so close to happening,.  I  have received so much your life is about to end on Thursday, and yet I feel it is a hope of my life beginning.  Guess today its just about digging in deep and letting go of what others have to say right?????

Here is to the new more fabulous me................. Not sure that will be possible LOL... Chat soon
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Sigh of Relief
on April 25, 2012 9:54 am


So we are set to go.............my pre-admissions is Friday, April 27th, 2012..... I have a Certified Check to give to Melva and the rest as they say is the Beginning...........................so many different emotions. 

I have been reading blogs, messages, posts for the past few years, I have interviewed thos who have already gone through the process and those still waiting to be processed, and to be honest I still can't figure out what the heck to expect.  I guess I need to relax and pray everything comes out perfectly.

Stay tuned.......
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The Shoe Finally Fell..............
on April 24, 2012 8:31 am
I knew this was too good to be true.  I sent the following email to my best friend in NYC....................My boss is in so I needed to let off some steam………………

 

I am soooooooooooooo pissed off……………. Okay so I am very upset, work with me Mira.  The following will make you laugh until you cry sooo try to read through it without falling out of the chair…………..

 I have been asking what my OOP is and they said about $1,200.  When I last spoke to UHC I was told I would have no OOP.  That pretty much everything is covered.

Today I get a call from Melva at ORMC (Orlando Regional Medical Center) informing me I had an OOP of $2,475.35 !!!!! Which is due before April 27th this freaking Friday…….I can pay ½ and then make payments.  Really???? Thanks for the Heads Up United Health Care, Dr. Jawad, and Melva

 At first I was like Jeez this cannot be happening.  I tell you Mira I have been having some crazy dreams of Mom stealing soap and latex gloves from the hospital and screaming that I owe her $750 when I owe her nothing – LOL

I have been afraid to apply to anything involving my credit because I was told I have No Credit !!!!!

I just applied for an Unsecured Loan through my bank, and stated the loan is for an OOP for Surgery.  Please pray that they have some compassion for a fat short Puerto Rican …………. If they say No I am literally Up a Creak with No Paddles……………

I just needed to blow off some steam………..hey it is what it is………….Never a dull moment for Priscilla Alejandro...................... I wish I had known this back in February.  This would have given me a few months to gather the monies, well at least 1/2 of it. 

 I may just be meant to be FAT …..          I definitely need angelic intervention..................

Gotta go make some calls..............

 

 



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