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Randal Baker
My fist impression of Dr. Baker was that he was very nice. He answered all my questions and was very straight-forward and honest. He is a very capable doctor. I loved everyone at MMPC. They were all kind and supportive and enthusiastic.

He did discuss the risks of surgery but told me I'd be an ideal candidate. He has a very structured aftercare program. I would rate him 10 out of 10.
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  • Books & Literature - I love to get lost in a book.
  • Parenting - I have 2 children
  • Singing - not so good but I still love to sing. :) la la laa
  • Hiking - I love the outdoors.
  • Swimming - Reminds me of being a young girl and playing with my sister.
  • Christianity - God is so good
  • Air Force - I was in the Air Force for 3 and a half years
  • Married - I have been married for 10 years now!!
  • Shopping - Since I've lost weight I just loooove to shop!
  • Home School Parents - I don't do this myself but am still very interested in it.

Latest Surgery Support Comments

  • Comment by inspector-girl on 10/12/05 2:35 pm
    Good AFTERNOON - and a Happy ONE YEAR Re-birthday to you!!! I know I’m a tad bit early, but better early than never! I found this quote and just love it! When running up a hill, it’s alright to give up as many times as you wish – as long as your feet keep moving. By - Shoma Morita M.D. I can only imagine that your experience has been wonderful. Full of changes and new experiences. Congratulations to YOU!!! If you have an opportunity and/or haven’t already, please stop by and update your profile! We’d all love to know how well you’ve progressed!!! If you have a few moments, please take the time to send well wishes to your fellow “re-birthday” buddies!!! It’s a great boost to them as well as yourself. Have a FANTASTIC DAY! RNY 10/31/03 257/133 at GOAL!!!
  • Comment by Let N on 10/22/04 8:18 am
    TODAY IS YOUR BIG DAY!! Wishing you all the best on your journey to a happy and healthier life. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God's healing hand be on you and may He guide all of your medical providers. Hugs and prayers--Letty
  • Comment by Dakota Mom on 10/20/04 4:28 pm
    Best wishes on your surgery! May God be with you, your family, and your surgeon! I am praying you have a speedy recovery! :) Gail
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Hi!  My name is Patty and I live in southwest Michigan where it snows 6 months out of the year!  That is unbelievably sad.  I'm originally from the St. Louis, MO. area.  We have been in Michigan now for around 8 years.  I had Gastric Bypass surgery on Oct. 22, 2004 and have lost 100 lbs. 
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7 year anniversary
on October 23, 2011 4:51 pm
I got an email this morning say that today is my 7 year anniversary!  Wow!  I'm still down around 95 lbs.  I have had to use Weight Watchers over the past year to lose some weight (around 10 lbs).  I still get "dump" if I have too much sugar.  I still can't overeat without getting sick.  I'm so grateful for this surgery!  It's been a wonderful 7 years and being heavy is just a distant memory.  :)
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5 year anniversary
on October 23, 2009 7:07 pm
I think yesterday was my surgery anniversary.  Wow!  I do not own a scale so I'm not positive on my current weight.  Still a size 14 as I've been for the past couple years. 

I never get on the boards anymore.  It seems like a distant memory - the old days when I was heavy.  I do feel like I could gain back the weight if I weren't careful.  I'm not working out and I don't count protein so I'm not trying too hard.  I still don't drink with my meals but that is probably the only rule I follow anymore.  I can have sugar but limited amounts.  Too much fat or sugar and I will dump.  If I just plain eat too much I will get sick as well.  So after 5 years I still feel like the surgery acts as my inner policeman letting me know to stick within my boundaries. 
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My Story

I didnt have a weight problem until right around puberty. Then it was just a little bit of a problem. I had always thought of myself as big. Probably because my older sister was so petite and I have a larger frame. The first time I remember going on a real diet I was in 9th grade. I weighed 151 and I lost 16 lbs and got down to 135. The next weight I remember being was 145 for probably the next year and a half. My senior year I weighed 160 - 1 lb over the max allowed weight to join the Air Force. The lady told me I'd lose it in basic and passed me through. Unfortunately I only lost it during basic and tech school but as soon as I got to my first duty station I started packing it on. 2 years later I weighed 180 and 2 years after that I weighed 201. We moved to Colorado and I gained another 10 lbs over that year. Then we moved up here to Michigan where I eventually got up to 260 lbs. I have tried and failed many diets. The most success I've had was at weight watchers but I'd eventually tire of counting points and cheat my way back up the scales.

I had started to think I'd accepted the weight I was at but I hadn't really. All I had done was fall into a depression where there was no longer any hope.


 

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Sep 29, 2004 - 260 lbs
Oct 29, 2004 - 240 lbs (-20)
Nov 29, 2004 - 229 lbs (-11)
Dec 29, 2004 - 214 lbs (-15)
Jan 29, 2005 - 200 lbs (-14)
Feb 27, 2005 - 193 lbs ( -7)
Mar 27, 2005 - 184 lbs ( -9)
Apr 27, 2005 - 174 lbs (-10)
May 27, 2005 - 170 lbs (-4)
Jun 29, 2005 - 165 lbs (-5)
Aug 10, 2005 - 162 lbs (-3)
Sep 10, 2005 - 160 lbs (-2)
July 25, 2006 - 172 lbs (+12)
Aug 06, 2006 - 170 lbs (-2)
Aug 21, 2006 - 169 lbs (-1)
Sep 01, 2006 - 165-170(+1)
Sep 05, 2007 - 182 lbs (+13)
Jan 12, 2007 - 179 lbs (-3)
Jan 28 2008 - 181 (+2)
Sep 07 2008 - 177 (-4)
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