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Kimberley Steele
I love my surgeon, Kimberley Steele. She really cares about her patients. She also is a skilled surgeon. So far, my stomach has been doing great. She saw me many times while i was in the hospital and when i was freaking out afterwards, she asked a couple people to come and talk to me so I thought that was great. overall, my experiences with her have been great.

Since then, during my struggle to eat right after surgery, she has been aggressive in making sure I stay on track, wanting to see me every two weeks until I feel more confident. She really wants her patients to succeed. I couldn't have asked for a better surgeon. I am so happy to have found her and had my RNY.
Latest Surgery Support Comments

  • Comment by Navigator on 3/27/08 8:31 am
    Nicole, I have enjoyed reading your site here. I too am on the road to weight loss. My surgery is scheduled for April 15th. RNY. Check out my blog at http://roughseasands afeharbors.blogspot. com/ I'll check back often. Lynn
  • Comment by judyanne on 2/9/08 3:19 pm
    Tuesday is your day! Just remember you are on the journey of a lifetime. Try to enjoy every minute. It may sound weird now, but know that you are cared for and prayed for here, and all too soon this will be but a memory and you will be an inspiration to someone else. I am waiting for you on the losers' bench! ~JudyAnne~
  • Comment by Kathy T. on 2/8/08 8:55 pm
    The countdown is on Nicole! Congrats on getting to this point in your journey. This is where it starts to get better and better. Best wishes for an uneventful surgery, and quick recovery. Your positive attitude is an inspiration, and will be a great asset to you for the rest of your journey. The losers bench awaits.
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Update:

Hi, my name is Nicole and I had RNY 2/12/2008. As of writing this on 7/20/2009 I've lost 105 lbs. I am not at my goal weight but am hoping over the next year to reach a goal weight of 175 lbs. That is another 65 lbs for me. Doesn't sound too bad!!

I am a mechanical engineer currently working for the military as a contractor. I am married but recently separated. I still do not know the status of my relationship but I asked him to leave when I realized my relationship with him was making me feel like eating to cope. I know that only I can make me happy but that requires you to sometimes change your situation. I own my own home, have two cats and a dog and volunteer for lucky cat rescue (www.luckycatrescue.com) and Big Brothers Big Sisters. I am currently in therapy for my eating issues as well as depression and anxiety.

My hope is that one day I will live free of negative feelings toward myself and be at peace with who i am, warts and all.

Written before surgery:

Hi, my name is Nicole and I am about to become a gastric bypass patient. I have been overweight all my life and have a number of co-morbidities that have caused me to take this extreme action. I have PCOS, Insulin Resistance, Gluten Intolerance (just found out), Sleep Apnea, Binge Eating Disorder, Depression. 

I'm 30 years old and have been in therapy a long time to try and overcome my overeating. Unfortunately, it is the one thing that I can't seem to change on any type of permanent basis. I have PCOS and want to have kids so I have to do this now or never. I am married to a very wonderful and supportive husband. He is with me 100%. I love him so much. I have a full life except that I am only half living it. I can't wait to be there all the way.