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Before & AfterThere are currently no before and after photos for this member. See these instructions if you wish to submit your own Before & After photos. Surgeon TestimonialDonald Waldrep, M.D.Dr. Waldrep has an excellent reputation. He posesses the nice combination of being professional and human at the same time. Dr. Waldrep was referred to me by a primary care doctor who had her surgery by Dr. Waldrep just a couple of years ago, so I figured he must be pretty good! Dr. Waldrep has put together a very comprehensive educational program, filled with hope, and honesty. The only complaint that I would have about Dr. Waldrep's program has to do with the fact that his office staff seem overwhelmed, and do not offer much personal assistance in the pre-op process. I assume they are VERY busy as Dr. Waldrep is so much in demand.rnI'll write more after my surgery.....rnOne-week post-op... I'm even more impressed with Dr. Waldrep. The nurses in the hospital and other patients have only the highest esteem for his surgical competence and professionalism. He, Mike (his assistant) and the nurses were concerned about my well-being, and don't mind repeating as many times as necessary the directions and precautions at each stage. My hat is off to them! |
Very Exciting Moment in the Dressing Room on September 24, 2007 2:42 pm
With last week’s cool weather, I decided that I needed at least one pair of pants and a sweater that fits. So hubby and I headed to TJ Maxx in
Roseville
. I found a few pairs that I liked as I browsed through the 3X / 28 section. So I went to try them on. I couldn’t believe it when they started to slip off my hips. So, I went to the 26 section and got some more. Same thing….they were too big! I was having a hard time believing it. But I got dressed again and decided to get some 24s and 22s (just in case). The 24s fit beautifully, and the 22s just a bit snug. I had such a wave of joy fill me. This was truly a wonderful moment for me. I decided to buy the 24s, and leave the 22s for another day. This was also big for me. I used to hoard all of the sizes that fit (whether I actually liked them or not) for fear that there wouldn’t be any the next time I needed them. This wasted a ton of money, and I was never really satisfied with my look. Now I’m thinking that my pants are actually cute, and they’re something that I will be proud to wear. Did you feel yourself developing a personal style? Before we just wore whatever fit, but now we can actually be choosy! What a trip.
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I Suivived.... and Want More!!!! on September 12, 2007 4:05 pm
The personal trainer bit was great! She's already e-mailed me twice to encourage me some more and I'm thinking this is a winner.
My body is feeling leaner and leaner, especially around my mid-section, and behind my knees. The other day I was able to reach down and pull the little lever-thingie from the driver's seat to open the gas door. And then just about a week after that, I was able to pick something up off of the mat from the passenger's side without taking off the seatbelt! Wow, I remember the days when I'd take off the seatbelt, and even then it wasn't a sure thing.... Oh, and what else... more fun car my increased mobility/flexibility stories. As we were coming home in a long 5 hour traffic jam from Lake Tahoe the other weekend, I was dying for a green plum, but it was WAY back in the cooler behind the back row seats. Bernie suggested that I go gettem! Well then pull over the car! He suggested that this wouldn't be necessary, and so I tried. I laid down my seat, crawled up on all fours, got to the second row, hung out there for a bit (all excited about what I had just been able to do), and then reached over for, not only my plum, but a coke for the driver and a cold water for me! Once back in my seat, securely buckled in, I almost cried. What a joy. And how great will that new skill be once we have kids and I need to get to that back seat for, you know.....!
I don't think I've talked much about my rats on this blog, but if you've seen my other blog "Ninnifer" you know how crazy we are for our rodents. Anyhoo, one is named Bimpki (she's the skinny, sociable, engaging well-adjusted twin, and then there's Timpki, her very loving, but slightly anxiety-disordered, food-issued and plump sister. We love them both (some say too much). WHile Bimpki jumps right into our hands when we put them in the cage, we always have to pull on Timpki a bit, and when she does come for a visit, she holds on for dear life with her little claws dug into your skin. I know exactly how she feels. Whenever I get into a situation where I'm not sure of my footing, I panic. Well hell, that would be a lot of weight falling down and all of that hurts! It wouldn't be so noticeable, except her sister bounces and bounds off of and onto anything, traverses all kinds of surfaces and narrow bridges. Timpki? No. What I'm getting at, is that I'm feeling more and more like a Bimpki each day, and leaving Timpki scardey-cat land. It feels really good.
Love, JJ
Personal Trainer Tonight! on September 10, 2007 10:58 am
Tonight is the night! I'm meeting with a personal trainer, and I'm ready! Her name is Theresa and she's with my gym, Cross Court Athletic Club in my hometown of Woodland. I think she said that she has a daughter around my age, so she must be at least around 55. And if working with her means that I can look that good at 55, get me signed up baby! I'm thinking that she'll show me how to do the weight machines, and maybe some stretches? I really don't know, so I'll have to let you know afterwards. I'm just still trying to get used to the idea of a personal trainer.
This morning I dumped big-time on some yogurt mixed with jam and museli. I ate it, and within 10 minutes was laying face down in bed holding my tummy, and then running to the toilet. Thank God I was able to "dispose" of whatever was making me so sick, but I'm still feeling a bit woozy this morning. I'm going with my friend colleague Cindy to Japanese for lunch, and I'll probably enjoy the rice. Gotta go slow.....
Okay, c-ya later! Jen
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Feast or Famine on September 6, 2007 11:15 am
Hey y'all! Yes, it is either 'feast or famine' with me. I ignore this blog for over a month, and in the last few days I'm on a rampage!
Remember that hike I told you about a couple of days ago? Well.... I am wobbling around like a little-old-lady three days afterwards. My shins and calves hurt! I looked up "shin splints" on Wikipedia, but it seems like what is going on is "Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness or DOMS." They describe it as little microscopic tears in the muscle fibers, and tell me to get that protein in along with calcium, take Advil and wait a few days... Oh well, its a "good" hurt anyway! What tripped me out the most was that this DOMS business is described as a "sports injury" and the article was written by a sports medicine doctor. Hello! SPORTS MEDICINE??? I always used to see those doctors listed on the placard in my doctor's medical complex, but thought, those are for "other" people. You know, like those over zealous country club types with their tennis-elbows, or the irritating runners with their chafed thighs..... NOT me! This new life certainly is a trip. I'm having to make all kinds of re-adjustments, most of all to my brain :)
One more thing... My BMI is now down to 43. yippee!!
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Happy Hiking Trails on September 3, 2007 7:21 pm
Okay, I am so damn excited about something. Bernie and I visited Lake Tahoe this weekend, and this morning we woke up early to go for a hike. Yes, you read that correctly. We went for a hike.
"Hike" (verb)
| 1. |
to walk or march a great distance, esp. through rural areas, for pleasure, exercise, military training, or the like. |
We walked, no marching, and no military training.... And the distance wasn't that great.... probably about 2 miles. But, it was a great accomplishment nonetheless. It was also fun. We walked a little around a lake that's called Fallen Leaf Lake. It is supposedly around 7,000 feet in elevation, and there were up and down grades. I was out of breath often, my heart pumped overtime, I had to rest from time to time, and remember feeling a droplet of sweat or two falling on my shoulders. And when I got back in the car, I sure was stinky! So I'm guessing that I exerted a bit of energy. It was great. There were plenty of adorable squirrels and chipmunks, beautiful green and grey sage-brushes, awesome rock formations, and of course, the beautiful deep-blue lake. It is so clear; you can see the rocks under the water so clearly. Oh, we also saw something that Bernie thinks was related to a KingFisher. He sure was large, had a long beak, and looked like he was fishing.... who knows? Isn't it cool the world that opens up to us as we lose weight? A year ago I wouldn't have even dared think about this hike. I would have been too scared, too embarassed, and just unable. I wonder what a year from today has in hold for me!?! Bring it on world :)
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