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  • Username: pam_ammy
  • Location: UNION CITY, TN, USA
  • Member Since: 2/26/2003
  • BMI: 36.6
  • Post Op
  • Surgery Type: RNY (09/26/05)
  • Surgeon: George Woodman
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George Woodman
Dr. Woodman and his staff are very well organized and thoughtful. He is very skilled yet very blunt with his expectations of you. He makes it known from the begining that WLS is only a tool and that one must adhere to the behavior modification to be successful in our battle against obesity.The aftercare structure is wonderfully organized. He explained the risks and possible complications completely with me. I would rate him a 10 on a scale of 1-10 as a surgeon.His bedside manner is a little on the dry side, but nevertheless, he is a great surgeon.
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  • Parenting - I have three children 23,18, and 12 years old.
  • Walking - I enjoy walking every day. It's good for the body and the soul.
  • Interior Decoration - learned almost everythin I know from Tradeing Spaces!!!
  • Sewing - I am new to the sewing circle, But I enjoy it very much.
  • Swimming - I think I was a born swimmer! Ha! Ha!
  • Grandchildren - I have 5 and one on the way! They are my little angels!
  • Romance - I love Meg Ryan movies, any romance will do though.
  • Alternative - My favorite music is Hip Hop and Rand B
  • LPN - I have been a nurse for 10 years.
  • Reading - My two favorite authors are, Anne Rice and Stephen King

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  • Comment by pam_ammy on 1/17/06 5:56 pm
    I am now 3 1/2 months post op RNY and down almost 60 pounds. I have more energy and a better outlook on life. I am lucky to have a great support system, my husband and children. The rest of my family are pretty great too! I have to confess that I haven't had my labs drawn like I should have, But I have made a promise to my husband to call the surgeon tomorrow and have some ordered. I have plans to join CURVES as soon as I can get down there and check them out. I'm pretty excited, I have always wanted to try them, but until now, we haven't had one in town. I hope it will be as great as they say!
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Pam's Wieght Loss Journey
on January 14, 2007 9:33 am
I had  the RNY Gastric bypass done in sept. 2005. It was a long journey to get to my surgery date, and took a lot of willpower and determination. I knew that if I did not do this.... I was going to die. I had a poor quality of life both physically and emotionally. My weight effected not only my self esteeem, but my work, my relationship with my family and my health was deteriorating fast. I quit smoking after 25 years at one pack a day.( I did enjoy my smokes). It was the first step in a very long process of getting approved for my surgery. My surgeon required many steps prior to insurance submission for approval. I felt like I was jumping through hoops at times. I now know why... He had to make sure that I wanted this as a tool and not as a "solution". After I followed all the rules, did everything that I was asked, my paperwork was submitted to the insurance agency. I was approved the very first time!!!!.I was scheduled for surgey, then afterwards, my journey began and is continuing to unfold every day. It was not always easy! But I would do it over in a heart beat! Thanks to Dr. Woodman, his staff and my family, I am here today and healthier than ever! 
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