pattyg's Profile

Username: pattyg
Location: Springfield, IL, USA
Member Since: 6/23/2005
BMI: 26.3
Post Op
Surgery Type: RNY (08/01/06)
Surgeon: Max Hammer, M.D.

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4 month.jpg Uploaded on 11/30/06 4:59 pm	3 month.jpg Uploaded on 11/29/06 9:23 pm
2 month.jpg Uploaded on 11/29/06 9:23 pm	Miracle man - Dr. Max Hammer Uploaded on 10/31/06 11:21 am
One Month out - September 2006 Uploaded on 10/31/06 11:21 am	At my Heavist - May 2005 Uploaded on 10/31/06 11:21 am

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TinaD	RHONDA FROM KY	Malia
on_the_losing_side	darlene_newyork	Slimmer Barb
Scarlet_Phoenix_Rising	TerryM	kellee aka liz lemon

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Surgeon Testimonial

Max Hammer, M.D.
Dr. Hammer and his staff are wonderful. He always takes the time to listen and answer your questions. He explains everything in plain English and never makes you feel rushed. His new office is set up for bariatric patients - and his entire staff is very sensitive to your needs. He is a great guy who you can tell LOVES what he does and truley wants to see you succeed at this.

Hospital Reviews

(Springfield--dup--, IL) - Memorial Medical Center

Product Reviews

Latest Surgery Support Comments

Comment by RHONDA FROM KY on 5/9/07 7:43 am

I'm thinking of you.. hope all is well!!

Comment by Debi M. on 8/5/06 9:35 pm

Hey there loser! Welcome to the losing side. I kept a seat warm for you on the bench. I'm really glad to have you on this side. Good luck to you in your recovery. God Bless! Take care of yourself.

Comment by Twinnytwin on 8/3/06 7:08 am

Hi Peppermint, By the time you read this, you will already be on the losers side. Wishing you God's speed for a speedy recovery.

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pattyg's Blog

Is anybody out there
on May 13, 2008 6:53 pm

Does anybody really care???

Just checking....

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back on track
on April 28, 2008 1:57 pm

Well, not quite yet, but at least I am heading the right direction.

Decided that if I am going to get my life back, that it is up to ME to do so. I hired a personal trainer and am working out with him 2 days a week right now. I try hard to hit the gym everyday, and so far it is going well. I am also trying to stay off the scale, so I do not get depressed.

My trainer will keep track of where I am going and if I am at least moving in the right direction.

As far as my sanity - getting back on track with that as well. It has not been easy, and everyday is still a struggle, but I know with time this too shall pass. I just have to try to stay stong and trust my faith that everything has happened for a reason. It might be years down the road before I found out what that reason is, but I have to keep on believing that God will lead me through as he always has.

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missing in action
on April 5, 2008 9:36 pm

wow. It has been over a year since I have posted. And I swore to myself I would NOT be like that - disappear and not keep everyone updated as to what is happening in my life.

I would like to say that my absence is because I have been out living life, but that would be a lie. Shortly after my last post (and the gatlinburg trip) My life fell apart. Lost my job and with it went my sanity. I fought long and hard to get life back together.

But - as barry said "I made it through the rain" Actually, it is still sprinkling, but at least I have my umbrella and my head is up. I will really have to update this thing with pictures.

I have gained a bit of weight back, but I am still in the normal catagory and am just fine with where I am at with it.

I owe so much to my friends and family for helping me get through this rough time. I just have to keep remembering that no matter how bad things get - you can always go home again.

Take care.

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Goal Baby
on March 20, 2007 2:38 pm

yep - 7 1/2 months and 130 pounds later and I have hit my Doctors goal weight for me (159). That puts me in the *normal* category!

I still have about 10 to go in order to get to MY goal weight - but I am happy. Firmly in a size 10 pant/medium shirt - although I still like to wear them big!! haha

Also got to go in for a CT scan last week. I am having some eating issues that I hope will resolve soon, but they are more than likely due to stress anyway!

Hopefully my nice long getaway in the smokies will cure that!!

Two days and COUNTING...

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First STALL- UGGGGGHHHH
on March 2, 2007 6:36 am

It is my monthly weighing day. I try to stay away from the scales - except for the first of each month. (sometimes it is hard).

So I get on today and have lost exactly 1.5 pounds last month! WHAT!!!

I am SOOO used to losing 10-15 pounds, that at first It hit me hard. But - looking back at where I have come, I am ok with it. I am within 12 pounds of goal. I am 7 months out and this is my first true stall.

it is hard, but I am not going to let it get to me. Although I still do not feel "hunger", it is getting harder and harder to follow the rules. And I HAVE tried to push them - so before I start sliding down that slippery slope, I am going to get back on track.

I can honeslty say that even if I stop here - I am happy. I feel better than I have in YEARS. I have much more confidence in myself, I have tons more energy and my blood work and health is perfect at this point.

No -this surgery did not solve ALL my problems, but I can say that it has given me the strength, courage and confidance to stare them in the face and solve them myself.

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My Story

Date	Weight	Pounds Lost	Total Pounds Lost	BMI
06/28/05	288	-	-	45.8
07/18/05	276	12	12	43.4
9/1/05	267	9	21	41.5
10/18/05	256	11	32	39.9
1/01/06	242	14	46	37.9
2/15/06	235	7	53	36.8
7/21/06 (offical pre-op weight)	247	+12	41	38.6
8/1/06 (surgery - after liquid diet)	242	5	46	37.9
9/1/06	225	17	63	35.2
10/1/06	213	12	75	33.7
11/1/06	199	14	89	31.3
12/1/06	186	13	102	29.1
1/1/07	177	9	111	27.7
2/1/07	168	9	120	26.3
3/1/07	166.5	1.5	121.5	25.9
4/1/07	W#12	PL#12	TPL#12	BMI#12
5/1/07	W#12	PL#12	TPL#12	BMI#12
6/1/07	W#12	PL#12	TPL#12	BMI#12
7/1/07	W#12	PL#12	TPL#12	BMI#12
8/1/07 (one year)	W#13	PL#13	TPL#13	BMI#13

GOALS

Wake up after surgery - done 8-1-06
No immediate complications - done 8-4-06 (day I got released from hospital)
Lose 25 pounds - done 9-1-05 (pre-op)
Lose 50 pounds - done 8-15-06
Lose 75 pounds - done 10-6-06
Lose 100 Pounds - Done 11-1-06
Lose 125 Pounds - Done 3-14-07
Lose 150 Pounds
Be under 200 – DONE 10-30-06
Be under 175 - Done 1-10-07
Be under 150
Wear a size 18 - done 9-1-06
Wear a size 14 - done 10-1-06
Wear a size 10 - done 3-14-07
Weigh less than shelly - DONE
Weigh the same as Terri
Blood work normal - Done three months out
Off all meds (besides vitamins) - done 8-11-06
Off Cpap - done 8-11-06
Not have back problems
Not have knee problems - DONE
No more swelling in ankles
Housework without getting winded - DONE
Carry laundry up both flights without getting winded – DONE
Be able to stand and do dishes (or whatever) without back hurting -DONE
Go horseback riding - DONE
Be able to cross my legs - DONE
Go back and finish getting my black belt (only one belt away)
Wear a bathing suit without being self conscious
Not have thighs touch
Be able to buy something sexy at Victoria secret - DONE
Wear normal clothes off the rack - DONE
Buy "cute" shoes in a normal size (and be able to SEE them!) - DONE
Fit in the bathtub comfortably - DONE
Get a bike and go on a ride with my kids
Tie Shoes comfortably - DONE
See some bones - DONE
Climb a rock wall to the top
Spend the day at Six flags and ride ALL the coaster
Be able to wear ankle bracelets and cute jewelry that fits - DONE
Take a vacation and be able to DO things - DONE
Go dancing all night long - DONE
Be able to Run - DONE
Get a tattoo
Wear shorts
Feel good about myself
Not be so self conscious about myself
Be Happy with who I am