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Surgeon TestimonialPatrick Coates, M.D.My surgery is scheduled but I have not yet met my surgeon! I saw his partner at the first seminar I attended but have not seen him yet. I hope to see him at my pre-op physical. If not I will insist on meeting the man who will be caring for me on the operating table. They have a very busy practice. I'm not sure yet if I think that's good or bad. They do provide alot of great information. I have a 4 hour class on Tuesday which should be very useful. These are just my own opinions as of today, 3-17-08. I will update once I have had the chance to meet Dr. Coates. Member Interests
- Walking
- Music - The Beatles Rule!!! I love the Blues and the Oldies too. I love Rock and Roll!
- Flowers - gardening and roses, I'm new at it but I love it.
- Grandchildren - My granddaughter is PURE JOY!!!
- Vacation - I just LOVE vacations! I don't really get to do much on them but I love them...
- Reading - Love to read... all kinds of books
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Mary, today is your
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I'm so excited for
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successful surgery,
a smooth and speedy
recovery, and the
ability to use your
tool for optimal
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healthier and
thinner new you! May
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soon this will be
but a memory and you
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someone else. I am
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~JudyAnne~
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WLS IS THE BEST EVER!! on September 6, 2008 6:04 pm
GOTTA LOVE IT HUH? I am now in size 16! So freakin' amazing!! Three more pounds to go to be in ONEderland!! Cannot remember at all the last time I was 1xx something. AND the other good news is that I actually weigh LESS than what's on my driver's liscense! That is truly amazing!! I weighted about 40 more than what's on my driver's liscense when I renewed that one and since then have renewed on line several times and who would add weight to the description?? Not me! And now, after all this time I actually weigh less than I admitted to so many years ago.
The only bad part is that I can eat and drink anything now. Sugar, fats, and it doesn't bother me at all. That could be a problem and I should have never even checked it out in the first place so not to have the temptation. Too late now. I have slowed down the last month since eating the wrong things but at least not overeating yet. Oh, actually the last two months........ hmmmm. I need to do some heavy thinking on that one.
My sister left today for Afganistan (sp) and I am sad and scared but I'm sure she will be fine. she has a good job and actually won't be out in the field but will be on the base in an office working so I will pray that she's safe and returns home healthy and happy.
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OMG! Regular sized clothes!!! on June 16, 2008 6:30 pm
OMG!!!!! I WANT TO GO DO SOME CARTWHEELS ON THE FRONT YARD!! Never could do them before and probably can't now but the thought of it seems appropriate. Today, I, put on a pair of pants in the "normal" sizes--- OMG! I haven't worn "regular" sizes for 30 years??? Holy smokes, i am jumping for joy and just don't know what to do with myself! This is the mostly exciting event ....... 30 years ago I was a size 1X, pre-surgery I was creeping up on 4X, today I put on a size 18 and it was comfy, not tight, zipped up easily and absolutely made my day and week!! And the thing is I know it's only going to get better. What a miracle this is. Thanks to my awesome surgeon who is such a pro that I had ZERO pain and wondered if they really did the surgery even after seeing the 6 little bandaids on my tummy. And thanks to all of you for your experience, strength and hope. Most of all, thank you to my God without whom none of this would have been possible.
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June 12, 2008 about 10 weeks out on June 16, 2008 6:27 pm
Post Date: 6/12/08 10:59 pm
I had rny on April fool's day and am loving it. I just bought some shorts today in the "regular" ladies sizes!!! WOO HOO!!!!!!!!!!! What a feeling that was!! I haven't been in a regular size for 30 years! Sure it's an XL and a 16-18 but there is no X next to the size or plus or .... At a seminar I attended we were told that morbid obesity was a disease. Once we become obese, we cannot lose on our own. Our bodies won't allow it. Would you be weak if you had some other disease and went to a doctor to take care of yourself? Or would you be smart for taking care of your health? I've lost 58 pounds so far and feel sooooooo much better. I am sleeping better, I wake up feeling rested- which is maybe the best part. I have more energy, I can concentrate on tasks easier, (I didn't know my weight would affect me that way but it did, not just my body was sluggish, but my mind too). I still have 80 pounds to lose and just can't imagine how wonderful I'll feel then!! I am a whole person now, a whole new person. I smile more. I would do the surgery again in a second!! Without one bit of hesitation. I believe that God gave the surgeons these awesome gifts so they can pass it on to us. The surgeons are the best and would not do surgery on people if it didn't go well for them either. So our best interest is their best interest. Think about it. And you have the gift of insurance, which alot of people who want the surgery don't have. That is a huge gift. My acid went away in the hospital! No more zantac for me!! Sure I have some gas now but that is easy to fix with gas x and it sure beats the acid, let me tell you. I'm selling my "fat" clothes on ebay and making a pretty penny. And I'm swimming with my granddaughter and loving it! You see there are many, many positives. Too many to mention with your health and your being around for a long time to see your kids grow up. Listen to your heart, not you head. Make a decision and then stick with it, trust that you made the right decision for you and know that God is right there with you. Have faith!!
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Day 10 and I cheated!!! already?? darn it!! on April 10, 2008 11:59 pm
I had a pretty good day today, ate well, went out to window shop - getting out of the house and doing some walking and looking. Ran into a new friend who had surgery the same day as I did at the same hosp. It was great to see her and she was so enthusiastic. It was great. Oh, imagine this... here we are in the middle of a department store ... pulling up our shirts and showing each other our tummies!!! Can you imagine what the person watching the security camera might have been thinking??? OMG! How funny is that! Comparing our mulit-colored bellies.......
So then I went home and messed up...... went out to meet friends at a pub and decided that since fish is a good thing on our list to eat, I made the bad decision that I could eat a small amt of fish and chips!! Stinking thinking!! Fried food?????????? What IS wrong with me?????????? I will now make my excuses, I ate only one piece of fish, and ate only the inside not the outside and then ate several fries, they were the thicker type, like steak fries. So I smushed them around in my mouth and they were GOOD darn it. But soon they set heavy in my pouch, yikes. But it all stayed down. I went home and walked one mile around the block hoping it would help get things moving in there so it wouldn't be stuck all night. The walk helped alot. BUT..... I feel so darn guilty! Only 10 days out and I am cheating?????????? What the heck?????????? I am so mad at myself for all the good that does. What I need to do is to get over it, concentrate on starting fresh tomorrow and doing the right thing. I sooooooo want this to work and am so happy with my lose, AAARRGGG!!!!!!!!!! I also was just reminded that I did not take my vitamins today!!! I must have been brain dead today or something since I didn't do anything right!! Okay, begin new tomorrow. Guess I'll go make a nice cuppa tea and take my vits and other meds and go to bed. Tomorrow will be a better day. I will get back on track because I LOVE the results!
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YAY!!! I couldn't wait any longer, last weighed on Wed. and had to weigh today just to see..... ya know? And to my wonder and amazement...... down 5 more lbs! How awesome is that???????? OMG! I have no idea why I didn't do this sooner! And its so amazing that I already feel "lighter" well I am but I feel it. I feel more energy already. I am wearing some things that I couldn't before........ what a gift! What a wonderful gift I have been given and a gift that I gave to myself. 
Just call me the incredible shrinking woman! 
And pepsi! And cookies and candy and cake and pasta and bread and.......... don't even want it! The results are soooooooo much more than eating that stuff. So much more satisfying........... amazing grace!!! 