Username: mstsbates
Location: MD
Member Since: 1/23/2008
BMI: 59.1
Post Op
Surgery Type: RNY (09/02/08)
Surgeon: Mark D. Kligman M.D.
Website: myspace.com/toccarosway

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wear something sexy for my soon to be husband and not feel uncomfortable

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get off high blood pressure medicine

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Surgeon Testimonial

Mark D. Kligman M.D.
My first impression of him so far is he is very wise with what he does. He gives you such a sense of comfort. I feel like I am in good hands.

Latest Surgery Support Comments

Comment by prez4tyme 2 days ago

WELCOME HOME MS.BATES ! GIRLFRIEND I MUST SAY CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR NEW LIFESTYLE CHANGE AND GET PREPARED 4 SOME CHANGES,CAUSE IT'S ON LIKE HOT BUTTER POPCORN...LOL. STAY NUTRA-SWEET

Comment by sweetpea4424 4 days ago

I'm so upset that I did not get home in time. You are in my thoughts and Prayers. I pray you have a speedy recovery. HERES A BIG HUGGGGGGGGG!

Comment by jennyanniedots 6 days ago

Less than 24 hours!! I'm so happy for you. I've been thinking about you all weekend and will continue to think about you until I know things have gone as planned. Tomorrow is your day, you've work so hard to get here and it will all be totally worth it! Your going to look fabulous!

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Toccaro
Todays marks the start of a new beginning

down 15lbs already
13 hours ago

Well I woke up this morning and I must say I feel pretty damn good. My tummy is not hurting this morning and my incinsions are just about healed. I weighed my self for the first time since I been out of the hospial and I am down 15lbs already. The morning of surgery I was at 389. Today I am 374. I didn't think the scale would move so quickly. I am excited and glad that the pain I was feeling before is almost over. Everyday I feel better and better. I am going to post my first set of pictures when I am one month out so be patient family. Thank you so much to all my OH family for keeping me in your prayers. All the support I received was such a blessing!

~Smooches~

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I am home
3 days ago

Well I am home now and sore as all hell. I must say everything went pretty fast but I am glad that it's over. I felt like I was in the hospital for ever. My entire procedure went really smooth though. Now I am just ready for this damn gas pain to go away. On top of that I cam on my period this morning so I don't even know if the pain I am feeling is gas or cramps from my cycle. I feel miserable! I am going to lay back down but I will leave an update later.

~Smooches~

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TODAY IS THE DAY
5 days ago

So I am up at 4:15am getting ready to head to the hospital for surgery of course you know I couldn't sleep due to my nerves being a little shaken. I am excited and scared all at the same time but I can't wait to be on the losers bench. Its been a long 8 months and I never thought this day would arrive. My mom and husband are my support and I am so glad that are here. My friend Jen is going to stop by the hospital today as well. She had her procedure done earlier this year with the same surgeon so it will be exciting to see her. Well I am off. I will see you on the losers bench!

~Smooches~

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6:00am reporting
on August 30, 2008 1:29 am

So I got a call from the hospital today and I am due at the hospital on Tuesday at 6am. Yep, I am the first patient of the day. I can get in and get out. I am very excited!

I am getting ready to leave for New York for the weekend so I may get a chance to post before my surgery. If I don't please OH fam keep me in your prayers!

~Smooches~

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Pre op appointment......
on August 28, 2008 8:27 pm

So I had my pre op appointment with Dr. Kligman on Wednesday the 27th of August. First he was very happy and totally impressed with my weight loss that I did on my own. He went over the final paperwork and had me sign on the dotted line! He did a quick examination of my tummy and said he thinks my procedure will be smooth. When I left I felt good. So now I am on count down. I have four days before my day and they are rolling pretty fast. My mom is in town with my and we are leaving for New York on saturday so I am looking forward to that. I should receive a phone call tomorrow letting me know what time I am due to report to the hospital the day of my procedure. Since monday is a holiday, I was told they are going to call me on Friday by 5pm. That is going to kill me because I am going to be waiting by the phone to get that call. I hope I get in early so I can get it over already. I guess we will see. I am super nervous and excited all at the same time.

Today I did something I should not have done. I went to store and bought this really cute pencil skirt that I probably won't be able to wear any more before the end of September. It is really cute and I got it on clearance for $5.91. I couldn't let it go. The great part is that the skirt is a lose fitting 26. That made me smile inside because two months ago I was damn near wearing a size 30-32. Ok so I am done shopping. I know it will just be a waist of money. But damn it do I love clothes. I hope I can find someone to pass my other stuff on too because in honesty I really have some cute shit that I won't be able to wear. I am talking leather coats, expensives tops. I mean I pay good money for my clothes because I have always been a stylish person. I can only imagine how I am going to be when I can shop in more than just Lane Bryant like stores. Well wish me luck and keep me in your prayers.

~Smooches~

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My Story

Well I am new to this and so I am hoping that I can get as much support as possible. My name is Toccaro and I am 25 years old. I am about to get married in May 2008 to my best friend Larry. He loves me so much and supports me in everything I do. The one thing that has been hard for me was my weight. I have always expressed to Larry that I noticed I am the biggest girl he has ever dated. He told me from the start that it didn't matter to him and he loves me for me. I guess in my own way it has made more of a difference to me then to him. Even though I carry myself with much self confidence, I realize that I truly hurt inside. I am over 400lbs. I am pretty tall so looking at me it may be hard to believe that I weigh as much as I do. I am just starting the process of the gastric bypass surgery.

I am attending my first seminar with the surgeon of my choice tonight and this will start the process to see if I get approved for this procedure. I am really excited because two of my family members have gotten this procedure and has had a great success. I pray that it will be the same for me. My goal weight is between 180 and 200lbs. I am not sure what is going to happen. I have been to the doctor recently and they put me on blood pressure pills. That hurt my heart because I am just too young to be on pills like that. Reality set in because I realize that it was really time to stop playing and take control of my life. So I spoke to my doctor and she referred me. I started looking for a surgeon and I found one that I am interested in so I am going to his seminar. My biggest worry is how long this process is going to take. I heard that my insurance company wants me to do a 6 months weight mgt before I could even apply. I was really hoping to get this done sooner than later so I guess I am just going to have to wait it out and see what happens.