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Goals

Skydive

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Complete a Triathlon Sprint in Sept 08

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Run a 10K

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run a 5k race this year

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Run 1 mile without stopping

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Surgeon Testimonial

Jared Speakman, MD
Dr. Speakman spoke at the intro/community meeting I attended in St. George. He is soft spoken, yet his confidence and knowledge in the procedure is clear. He was very serious during my first office visit (I'm grateful, honest!) it wasn't until the second confirmation visit that he cracked a smile and had some fun with me.rnrnThe experience with his staff started out rough and thank goodness the evilness was canned along the way. From that point forward all was wonderful!
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Peggy G.'s Journey

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Describe your behavioral and emotional battle with weight control before learning about bariatric surgery.
Ha. I was always aware I consumed food different than the majority. I spent 2+ years as an active and abstinent OA member and from that point forward knew it would take drastic measures. My eating was out of control. When I was younger, my lifestyle and metabolism kept me from being 300+ but as I aged, slowed down and increased intake - 384 came without much effort. ALong with it came the dreaded comorbidities that scared the hell out of me.
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  • Comment by laneyHall on 7/15/07 4:53 pm
    You look great Peggy. I am new you answered my post. I asked if you wanted to be my friend. Am asking here too cause dont know how ev erything works here.
  • Comment by kloij on 6/4/07 10:50 am
    Congratulations and best wishes.
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Daily musings/rants/raves of a chick in transition


Sad.
on July 17, 2007 7:18 am
Random and not orderly: I always do this! I wander around this site and happen upon something that sends me into tears. I spent two days before surgery cruising the memory pages here - not smart, but it was sobering. I of course cried...non-stop. This morning I was being an ungrateful beast and bitching to myself that my pants photo wasn't as dramatic as others. In all honesty it was selfish, self-centered and stupid. I cruise someone else's page and find a dedication on their page...it was to another member that was featured on TV and inspired this person. A man that began the journey at 800+, made it to 270'ish and his journey ended. WTF am I looking for? Why aren't I satisfied MORE OFTEN with my results? Why do I HAVE TO compare myself? I'm an ass all too often! Argh!

Now I'm sniffly and mad.

VACATION TAKE ME AWAY!


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All of me, in half of old me's pants
on July 15, 2007 1:58 pm
One wants to be grateful and sometimes the reality hits you square between your eyes and on your now smaller ars and it can sting a bit...just before it tingles!!!

Here's a little YOWZA moment from my photo shoot: St. Husband was taking pics and when we went to take the one I held the pants in front of me he said, "Back up." It took a quck sec and then I realized that it was because the pants were too big to fit in the pic. I fo course cried, which made him cry. We had a grateful moment together and I was reminded how I am truly blessed!!!!

Will post pics in album!
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Need I say more?
on July 14, 2007 8:09 pm
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It's been a year!
on July 13, 2007 4:29 pm
To be honest I am SO in my head at this moment, a true post wouldn't make sense. I wanted to acknowledge the day and make a promise to myself to come back an post..in English, not confused jibberish.

Thank you to everyone that has been complimentary, supportive, kind and sweet. This year has been a wild ride!

Hope this finds you well.
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