Username: ozlady1000
Location: Davison, MI, USA
Member Since: 1/2/2007
BMI: 49.6
Surgery date scheduled
Surgery Type: RNY (02/05/07)
Surgeon: James Wagner, M.D.

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Surgeon Testimonial

James Wagner, M.D.
My first impress of Dr Wagner was he was soft spoken; but very informative! He took him time to answer all my questions; and even had consultation with us twice before my surgery! Office staff is a bit haried, and overworked; but alright. There are 3 doc's in his office; but I would recommend Dr Wagner be the first for your consideration! He was very informative and reasurring to my family! His beside manor is great! He took extra care and time with my surgery to make sure he did it Laproscopically as per my wishes. He had a huge challenge with it due to a few of my own complications. I had enlarged liver, adhesions, and scar tissue; as well as a couple of other things. Surgery took about an hour longer than anticapted; but he had a nurse inform my family what was going on; and later came out to talk to them himself! On a scale of 1-10; I would give Dr. Wagner a 9. That is a great rating! Not a 10 because sometimes you can not get ahold of him personally in a resonable amount of time; but he is a busy doctor! Thank goodness for his skills; and his kindness.

Hi Everyone,
I am a forty-eight year wife, mother; and grammy. I have been in a battle with my weight for the past 20 years or so. I have been married to my wonderful husband 31 years this June. We were high school sweethearts; and we are still sweethearts after all these years. My husband is very supportive in my weight loss journey; even dispite some fears and misgivings.
I first began thinking about WLS in early 2000; which was the lapband at that time. But it was new in our area; and things worked out that it did not happen. Well since then my weight increased even more; and my health declined. I decided on Lap RNY in the summer of 2006. In Dec. of 2006 besides all the other health problems I had I was diaginosed with diabeates! That scared me into action toward my weight loss journey and my surgery! I want to be here to spend retirement with my husband; and family time with my children and grandchildren! Staying the same was not an option anymore.. I had family that have died from complications of diabeates; besides all the other difficulties this disease can bring. But I am greatful for that final push for myself; and it put me over the top with my insurance company. Sometimes bad things active us to just the actions we need! I won't say I was not afraid because I was very afraid. I had my surgery this Feb 5, 2007; and I am now greatful and thankful that I have! Everyone's journey is different; but we need support from all those we love and care about. I also have not shared my journey with those I felt judgemental, negative, or unsupportive. We each make our own paths; and I am now making mine. From my heart and soul, Judy R.

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Journey of my mind, body and soul

What Strange thoughts I have
on July 7, 2007 6:48 am

I am in a strange mood lately. I can't seem to grasp that I have made a lot of progress. I still see that fat girl in the mirror.. Recently at a 4th of July family event I got overwhelmed flustered and embrassed. To many people at the party making a big deal of my weight loss, and how I look now. I try to look much differently now; and I am taking better care of myself than I ever have. Yet I feel a wash of emotional self barbque; and doubt! I often wonder if I will make it to my goals!? This has proven to be more of a challenge and sometimes difficulty than I had at first thought it would be! I am committed; and I never want to return to that unhealthy, and unhappy me! Yet that fear of failure monster continues to haunt my dreams; sometimes even when I am awake. I am now off a lot of my meds; and feeling very good about that. No more diabetes medicine; that is one of my LARGEST fears. I do not ever want to live with; or die from complications of diabetes!
   I haven't quite figured out how to act about other's thoughts, feeling; and comments. I was way used to the old invisible me! I have lost a total of 82 lbs now; and I know that is a lot. Yet I fail time and time again to see the true scope of it. However I do feel it tremendously! I am doing things now that a year ago would have been totally impossible for me.
   My hubby is quite content with where I am now, and he really does not seem to mind if I go any further. On the other hand sometimes he is threatened that others are paying more attention to me now. I don't know how to totally reasurre him but I try my best.
   I am a having problems dealing with all these feelings; and conflicts that have came up. Sometimes I want to look my best in fear of judgement from others; but at the same time I want to scream. Go figure! I am still a very slow loser no matter how hard I try. On the 4th of July I did 50 minutes on my treadmill, and 30 mintes on my exercise bike. I felt good about it; but I never feel as if it is enough! And the slower I see the scales move the worse this feeling becomes. I often wonder if I am the only WLS patient with all these confusing feelings? I pray that I can reach my goal without to much of a constant struggle. I pray for strength, wisdom; and strong persiverance! I also wish anyone else the same.. Hugs, Judy

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INCHES!
on June 23, 2007 5:24 am

We can't always measure our progress in pounds and ounces; sometimes the scale just won't move! I have lost 35 inches overall in 4 months since my WLS! Going from size 24 to size 16; this is amazing. I haven't been a 16 in quite some years. My goal size is a 10! It feels fabulous not to shop on the plus size of the store! You get many more choices shopping on the other side.. LOL.. Still the only true difference I see is my chin (one now not 3); and how I am fitting into clothes. I look in a full length mirror and still see that fat girl! Wonder when that will change! Progress can be measured in many ways.. My goals are being met slowly, but surely! I am healthier, I am deacreasing my meds, I am exercising and doing more with my family and friends than I ever have, I have lost 35 inches, 77 lbs; and I will live a better lifestyle! By my next brithday in March I hope to have lost at least another 60 lbs; and quite a few more inches. It is still a battle to be won; but now I have the real tools to win! Kick'en bootie on.. Here I go watch my dust.. LOL! Judy R

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Not a magic wand!

Hi everyone,
I have been getting so upset with those people who ask me how I am losing my weight. I am not ashamed; but I have heard far to many comments about WLS being the easy way out! I am here to say it is anything but the easy way out! First of all we are totally risking our lives; and changing them forever. It was not a decision that any of us made lightly. I have no reason to tell unsupportive or judgemental people! They have no clue! WLS has not been a magic wand but it has been a tool that is helping me to save my life! I have completely changed my ways of eating, of seeing life; and very importantly I exercise.. We have to exercise! We can not just sit back and watch those pounds just fall off as our critics think! I get sooooo upset with people.. And what we go through to get to this point is unreachable by most of the critics; they just don't have a clue or what it may take to get here. I am happy that I have done this; but at the same time I am frustrated with all the crap afterwards. I never thought about the other ways my life would be dramatically changing! We need to heal and rebuild the outside as well as the inside at the same time.
So we need to be up to the whole task at hand! Just me thoughts, feelings; and experiances. Judy

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Gave away the old comfort clothes
on June 5, 2007 12:58 pm

Well it took some pushing from my friend, but I finally let go of my fat clothes! I don't know why it was such a big deal to me; or why I felt it was giving up some security. I guess a part of me still has the what if complex! I know I never want to go backwards; and I have changed my whole attitude about food. So my friend said what are you waiting for? Now there is no turning back; I will not by larger sizes ever again! I love the new clothes, the feeling healthier than I have felt in years; and the getting rid of a lot of the medications! I have a great life now. I am doing things with my hubby, children; and grandchildren. I am riding a bike, walking, doing the treadmill, exercise bike; and more. Life is not life if you don't get to participate for various reasons; (real or percieved)! So I guess I will just count on my new attitude; and my friends to help me survive! Best wishes to everyone else as well.. Judy R

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New Bathing Suit Summer!
on May 30, 2007 6:25 am

Well all,
Yesterday went shopping for a new bathing suit. That is the dreaded summer right of passage. LOL! To my suprise I had went from a size 22 last year, to a size 16 this year.. Wooo hooo! I still don't like my certain body parts in a bathing suit; but I am sure that will remain the same for a long time.. But this is signifigant for me; I have not worn a size 16 in many years! Every bridge I cross is a milestone for me now. One bridge at a time; come on everyone I say lets cross them together! I did not get her alone, nor do I go there alone. Hugs, Judy

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