Name: Pat Cole
Username: PatCole
Location: Del Rio, TX, USA
Member Since: 9/20/2007
BMI: 56.5
Post Op
Surgery Type: RNY (10/22/07)
Surgeon: Ramiro Cavazos

Photos

Mine (0)

I'm in (0)

No Photos Have Been Uploaded Yet.

Friends

Pat Cole has 13 Friends

DONNA RELLA	Mrs. Postman	Diane C.
chagall_1	orpannie	DougsNannie
karenstaples	kimcrain	robincgarcia

View all friends

Goals

Lose enough weight so that I can do physical activities

Category: Health

0 People

in progress,

1 Person

achieved this

eliminate my medications for Diabetes, hypertension, cholesterol

Category: Diabetes

5 People

in progress,

2 People

achieved this

ride a bicycle

Category: Hobbies & Interest

13 People

in progress,

4 People

achieved this

be able to tie my shoes without my tummy getting in the way.

Category: Emotional Wellbeing

8 People

in progress,

3 People

achieved this

to be healthy and be as happy with my outside as i am with my inside

Category: Health

4 People

in progress,

0 People

achieved this

View The Goals Page

Surgeon Testimonial

Ramiro Cavazos
My first impression of Dr. Ramiro Cavazos (surgeon) and Dr. Anz Cavazos (internist) was great. They are young, progressive, friendly and very kind. My impression
never changed. They are the greatest. The office staff is wonderful. Everyone is pleasant, caring, professional and very helpful in every way. Future patients should know that Dr. Ramiro has had may awards for being outstanding in his field. I put my life in his hands and was totally confident that I would be just fine......and I am. He was recommended to me by a patient and certainly I recommend him highly to everyone I know. Aftercare is well structured and emphasized. The risks of surgery were addressed completely. Patients are given a "bible" to follow, which addresses every important issue and keeps us on track with aftercare between visits. Surgical competence and bedside mannerare both great. Overall I would rate Dr. Cavazos as off-the-chart!!!!
He is wonderful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Member Interests

Family & Friends - I have a very loving family who supports me fully
Dogs - Two spoiled rotten min. schnauzers allow my hubby and I to live in their home
Shopping, Bargain Hunting & Auctions - I love shopping for bargains and Cruising EBay
Road Trips - I love traveling with my honey of 46 years
Grandchildren - I have four wonderful Grandchildren
Country - Willie Nelson fan

Click here to see interests of other ObesityHelp members.

Latest Surgery Support Comments

Comment by judyanne on 10/19/07 6:11 pm

Monday 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!

Click here for the surgery support page

PatCole's Blog

MIRACLES NEVER CEASE ! ! ! ! ! !
on May 17, 2008 10:04 am

MIRACLES NEVER CEASE ! ! ! ! ! !
I have lost 100#.
I would like to thank God, Dr. Cavazos,
my wonderful family, and my OH family. I
would never have made it without all of
you. - Much Love & Thanks to All!!!!!!
I have been blessed.

Pat Cole

Be the first to leave a comment.

SIX MONTHS OUT
on April 28, 2008 8:23 am

TODAY IS A RED LETTER DAY!!!!! Six months and four days out -- Down 96#. Is that a Century Card with my name on it waiting for me???? I did my 6 mo. labs and the numbers are GREAT! Sticking with the water and vitamins pays off. I see Dr. Cavazos on 5/1 for 6 Mo followup. I am looking forward to that. As I reflect over the last six months it's like a dream. I had no concept of this even being possible and now it's a reality. I still have a long way to go, but I can definitely feel the joy of the journey and anticipate the thrill of success coming my way. This weekend I am going to Dallas. I will see my beautiful Granddaughter, Brooke. I look forward to us going for another walk that will exceed the 2 mile one we did in December. Her Dad, my son, has not seen me since December - I can hardly wait for his reaction. Thank you everyone for your participation in this board and the support we give each other. I could never have made it without you - ALL ! ! ! ! God Bless Everyone!

Be the first to leave a comment.

February 16, 2008
on February 16, 2008 5:39 pm

WOW moments for me! ! ! ! !
Yesterday, I went to the PCP to get some RXs renewed. First WOW! The new nurse took my blood pressure with a regular size BP cuff - - - and it worked! I'll always remember the feeling of having the nurses say "this cuff wont work for you - I'll have to go find the larger one." My BP was great and I have been off BP meds since the pre-op diet. Now about the RXs: Pre-Op I took 16 pills and two 20 unit shots of insulin daily. Now I take 5 pills daily and one 20 unit shot - - - -which brings up another WOW! PCP says it's time for us to get me off insulin. I will reduce it gradually over the next 3-4 weeks. (We tried to stop the insulin post-op, but had to go back on.) What A Blessing! I have been on a 3 week stall - weight bouncing back and forth 2#. But no significant weight loss. YUK! Finally, it broke = lost 2#. I am "On the Road Again!" I finally had to break down and buy some new work clothes. I bought a weeks worth of suits and blouses - 3X and 24-26. A long ways from 5X. What a change. Also got new dress shoes. I LOVE SHOES. But, I hadn't worn a classy pair of dress shoes in FOREVER! I had settled into "comfort" shoes, which were not very attractive! Now I "Gussy Up" in my new duds and slip my feet into my stylish J.Rene's and off I go in the mornings. I feel so much more enthusiastic about going everywhere. Everyone at the office is anxious to see what I'm wearing and get the latest weight report. That starts my day with a bang! The staff has been soooooo supportive and encouraging. Parting WOW - I can fit into my black ROCKIES!!!! And I almost missed the chance - they are about 4-5 inches too big in the waist. Oh well - wear a belt!!!!!!!!! God Bless you ALLLL! Thanks for being here! I'd never make it without you!!!!!!

1 comment | Click here to leave a comment.

December 30, 2007
on December 30, 2007 8:09 am

Yesterday, I had such an exciting day! I reveled in the fact that I can sit in a straight chair and tie my shoes. And it only got better after that. My beautiful Granddaughter, 11 yr old Brooke Ashley, asked me to go for a walk with her. We put leashes on the 2 miniature schnauzers, Andy & Gretchen, and we walked to the park. It was a beautiful day, 60 degrees, sunshine and a slight breeze. After the park we continued on a walking trail and walked about 2 miles. In all of the 5 years they have lived in this house, I have never been able to walk to the park with Brooke. This was the first time. Brooke made my day by telling me how proud of me she is and how much more fun I am now. My knees didn't hurt and we only sat down to rest twice for about 5 minutes. I will remember this day with joy for the rest of my life. Thank you Brooke for all your encouragement and sharing that first walk with me. I love You!!!!

Be the first to leave a comment.

6 WEEK CHECK UP
on December 8, 2007 5:56 am

Yestderday I went for my 6 week check up. What great news! My labs were terrific. Cholesteral was so low, Dr. Cavazos stopped my Zocor. Also stopped Foltx. That's two more off my list of meds. A total of 5 meds that have been cut. I hated taking all that medication and one of the joys of WLS was to be able to reduce them.
I feel great. I need to exercise more and be sure that I don't skimp on the water. I was cautioned that skimping on the water can cause very serious illness. There is something about the magic number of 64 oz. a day that keeps our potassium levels right which is vital. Got my attention. I'll do better. Did a little shopping while I was in San Antonio, got some new pants that are several sizes smaller and fit really well.
Got them just a little snug, so they can last about a month or so. Received my shipment of UNJURY protein. I'm anxious to try it. I'm really burned out on the bananna and strawberry from GNC. I ordered chicken soup and unflavored from UNJURY. I'll report after I give it a try.

Be the first to leave a comment.