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Goals

get my belly button pierced

31 People
 in progress, 
1 Person
 achieved this

get small enough for my husband to pick me up

124 People
 in progress, 
72 People
 achieved this

To be a fun and active mom.

3 People
 in progress, 
1 Person
 achieved this

match the weight on my drivers license

21 People
 in progress, 
26 People
 achieved this
Surgeon Testimonial

Manuel Castro, M.D., Ph.D
He seems like a very mild mannered but very confident. I also like where his heart is. Weight loss surgery is very personal to him so I think this helps him relate to the patient. The office staff is extremely supportive and get excited with you! They offer a lot of education and support and want to make sure that you realize you are a part of their care forever.
Member Interests
  • Dogs - Dogs are my favorite. I want a Golden Retriever!
  • Aerobics & Aquarobics - I am looking forward to looking forward to exercising!
  • Movies - I love movies..... Mainly chick flicks....
  • Amusement Parks - I can hardly wait to fit on the rides with my kids.
  • Christianity - God is my saviour!
  • Married - Been married for 16 1/2 years. Been up and down. But looking forward to more ups
  • Vacation - I love to travel to new places and looking forward to new adventures ahead of me
  • Reading - I like reading, but mainly read for self-help

Latest Surgery Support Comments

  • Comment by RaeRae1 on 2/9/09 3:42 pm
    God bless you during your surgery. Please keep us posted as to your progress. Congratulations on a new you
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nursinggal's Blog
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Encourage me please!
on April 18, 2009 11:55 am
I feel like I've not done so good this past week. I've eaten a lot of things that I shouldn't have. Once my nause improved, I felt so HUNGRY. I ate Easter candy at the beginning of the week...BAD. I ate some GS cookies.... .BAD Last night I ate a slice of thin crust pizza hut pizza and 1 breadsticks and 2 bites of salad!!!  I went to the movies and ate a little bit of popcorn and had a few small sips of coke. I drank a regular lemonade this week. I also ate a small piece of cake on Thursday. Then 4 hours later I ate another slice of pizza. I feel so guilty. I am so mad at myself and am feeling like a failure.  Today is a new day and I am trying to get on better track. I need encouragement. I go to the doctor Monday for my checkup.
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Feeling Better
on April 10, 2009 7:42 am
I am feeling so much better. I don't know what the deal was.  Freaky! Anyway, I feel better and am able to get my liquids and protein down! YAY!
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still battling nausea
on April 7, 2009 2:15 pm
It is Tuesday and I am still battling this nausea. It is so wierd, because I was feeling so great up until this past Thursday.  It just comes in waves. It is hard for me to eat anything. I am basically forcing myself to get food down. I am definitely not getting the protein requirements. I am going to have go back to drinking protein drinks. I go to the doctor Thursday for a checkup so I will discuss it more then.
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What is this NAUSEA???
on April 4, 2009 1:36 pm
I have been doing great until a couple of days ago until I woke up in the middle of the night with major nausea and dry heaves. I have nauseated since and am finding it very difficult to eat or drink anything right now. I am extremely sensitive to smells right now too. I am getting run down feeling and can't take my medication. I am almost 7 weeks post-op now. Has anyone else experienced anything like this or am I just a freak? I am NOT pregnant either. That is for certain.
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