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Goals

Go to Curves at least three times a week.

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keep up with my husband

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Have enough energy to actually go shopping or to a social event and enjoy it

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Be intimate with my husband with the lights on.

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Stand in one place for more than a few minutes without hip, back and leg pain

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Christine Gupta, M.D.
Dr. Gupta is very knowledgable and passionate about what she does and shoots straight with me as to what the benefits and risks are, pointing out the surgery is only as effective as I make it by following their recommendations. I feel as though I am in very capable hands for my surgical weight loss experience. It is reassuring to know I will be followed as a patient for the rest of my life which helps in both accountability and to maintain structure in my continued life-long battle against weight.
Her office staff is kind, courteous and empathetic. The program is well structured yet flexible for the needs of each individual.
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Latest Surgery Support Comments

  • Comment by sarahj on 5/16/06 11:42 am
    Well your probably out of surgery now. I hope all went well. Welcome to your new life.
  • Comment by inspector-girl on 5/5/06 8:04 pm
    Congratulations on your surgery date! I have some Zen Wisdom for you - Nothing exists but momentarily...One thing flows into another...observe things as they are, let everything go as it goes. This is to put everything under control in its widest sense. --- May God keep you close to his side as you travel your new journey. You will have ups and downs. You can always turn to us, your AMOS family, we will give support, comfort and encouragement. You will find this will be the best thing you could ever have done for yourself as well as your family. I know that was true for me. Keep us posted when you reach the "other" side. I pray for a speedy and easy recovery for you. Don’t forget to update your profile at least monthly. We all like to see how we are doing!!! Make sure you take pictures. It’s great to see the new you emerge!!! Not to mention the look on YOUR face when you look at those pictures and compare them in a few months! It’ll be a BIG WOW!!! Please remember too, that this is a *tool* to use. Make sure you use it wisely. Choose the right foods and measurements wisely! Feel free to look at my profile and see my ups and downs and know I’d not change a thing with anything I’ve experienced. Everything was worth it! Good luck and God Bless!!! RNY 10/31/03 257/140 I’M AT GOAL!!! Posted in Loving Memory of Paula – Momma Angel who passed away 6/10/04 (Note Momma did not pass away from anything related to WLS – she had not had it)
  • Comment by Cyndi M. on 5/1/06 4:26 am
    ~~~~~~CONGRATULATION S ON YOUR UPCOMING SURGERY~~~~~~ (Everything in our lives happens for a purpose and that purpose is to prepare us) May God give you courage, strength and guidance throughout your new journey. You are about to embark on the most amazing transformation of you mind, body and soul. Your big day is almost here, this is the day, your new life will begin, I cant promise it will be easy, cant say it will be hard, I can say that with all the complications and everything I had to go through, It was well worth it. I have never felt better in yearsss, I’m off all medications, have sooooo much more energy. So if you hit a bump in the road, hang in there and remember it will alll be worth it in the long run. Sending Prayers your way that the Lord will guide your surgeon’s hands. May the guardian angels wrap their loving arms of protection around you during your surgery and recovery . Remember your not alone in this journey, many of us have been down this road, we are here to offer love and support. Looking forward to hearing from you on the loosing side. Huggs and Prayers Link to my profile 8-19-04 surgery date weight 297.5 height 5f 2 -113.5 weight losss http://www.obesityhe lp.com/morbidobesity /members/profile.php ?N=M1087435160
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Goals and Surgery Date!
on September 13, 2011 7:36 pm
 April 10, 2006

There are so many things I want to be able to do and right now, cannot. I decided to make some goals:

  1. Be able to wear a seat belt
  2. Walk up the front steps without having to drag myself up by pulling on the rail
  3. Walk for more than a few feet without being totally out of breath
  4. Be able to wipe my own tail without practically standing on my head
  5. Shower without having to use a shower stool or an extender sponge
  6. Put my shoes on and tie them without struggling
  7. Stand in one place for more than a few minutes without hip, back and leg pain.
  8. Be intimate with my husband with the lights on. J
  9. Have enough energy to actually go shopping or to a social event and enjoy it.
  10. Keep up with my husband.
  11. Go to CURVES three times a week.

 

 

April 21, 1006

I HAVE A SURGERY DATE! WOO HOO!!

The surgeon’s office called and I will have surgery on May 16th at 8:00 a.m. at St. Vincent Carmel! I will have a nutritional consult and will see their nurse practitioner. They will also set up my pre-op testing which will include:

Upper GI

Lab work

EKG

Chest Xray

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Where Do I Begin?
on September 13, 2011 7:34 pm
 April 2, 2006

Where do I begin? Being overweight is not new to me but being this big is! Currently I am at a BMI of 60 and with my height of only 5’0”. I thought I was at least 5’1” but when they measured me last week, I had shrunk!

My husband, Tom, had WLS one year ago and has lost nearly 200#. I am so proud of him! He has had no complications except for one episode of vomiting from eating too big a bite of something. He is off 14 of the 17 meds he was on and no longer has the 24/7 oxygen tank to carry around! He looks and feels great!

We have only been married since June 4, 2005; took us over 50 years to find each other but we think it was well worth the wait! J  I want to have the surgery so that I am able to enjoy life more and be more active. Whether it will help my disabilities of pulmonary hypertension, CFIDS (chronic fatigue immune dysfunction syndrome), acquired agammaglobulinemia, etc., or not doesn’t matter. I know I would feel better and live longer and be more healthy; that is what is more important! Any other benefit is just icing on top of the proverbial cake!

 

April 6, 2006

Went to the WLS presentation at St. Vincent Carmel Hospital.  Several others there too; Dr. Christine Gupta was the speaker.  Had a surgical evaluation done afterward with her and she feels I would be a good candidate. Also had the required psych eval and passed it as well.  Now will have to wait on them for more information. Since I have Medicare only for insurance, and Medicare has recently changed their requirements (again!) I need to wait for the office to get my paperwork back from the insurers and they will then set a surgery date.  Can’t wait!

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I Have A Surgery Date!
on September 13, 2011 7:33 pm
 April 21, 1006

I HAVE A SURGERY DATE! WOO HOO!!

The surgeon’s office called and I will have surgery on May 16th at 8:00 a.m. at St. Vincent Carmel! I will have a nutritional consult and will see their nurse practitioner. They will also set up my pre-op testing which will include:

Upper GI

Lab work

EKG

Chest Xray

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