pjcow's journey

Name: Patricia S.
Username: pjcow
Location: Glen Mills, PA, USA
Member Since: 3/14/2006
BMI: 25.4
Post Op
Surgery Type: RNY (10/25/06)
Surgeon: Babak Moeinolmolki M.D.

Photos

Mine (19)

I'm in (0)

Uploaded on 9/27/07 1:01 pm	Uploaded on 9/27/07 1:01 pm
Uploaded on 9/27/07 1:01 pm	Uploaded on 9/27/07 1:01 pm
Uploaded on 9/27/07 1:01 pm	Uploaded on 5/8/07 8:58 am

View Other Photos

Friends

Patricia S. has 18 Friends

sjd614	Georgianne Z.	Heather G.
Melissa W.	cyn1972	Angel B.
candiegarcia	Aime B.	Cira S.

View all friends

Surgeon Testimonial

Babak Moeinolmolki M.D.
At first I was disspointed that I was "assigned" more or less to Dr. Moein. After meeting him my impression quickly changed. He is kind and caring. He explained everything about both the lap band and lap rny and did not push me for a decision (I was on the fence about it all).

It was at my second visit, while we were discussing my personal goals that we decided the RNY would be the way to go as it would get the weight off much more quickly.

Pre-op care was great. THe GBMCOMP is a very structured program and I had no issues with getting everything done and obtianing insurance approval.

Member Interests

Dogs - I have a cockapoo (Cookie) she's like my child.
Teaching - I teach piano lessons in the evenings after work.
Needlework, Knitting & Crocheting - I knit and do loom knitting as well. It's only a wintertime hobby for me though
Walking - HIking mostly - and geocaching.
Canoeing & Kayaking - Kayaking is the top of my "must learn" list.
Hiking

Click here to see interests of other ObesityHelp members.

Product Reviews

GNC - Pro Performance 50 Gram Slam

Latest Surgery Support Comments

Comment by LivinInGrace on 10/22/06 12:18 pm

Good luck and God Bless on your upcoming surgery! You are in my prayers! Pamela Pre0p 11/6/6

Comment by candiegarcia on 10/22/06 7:35 am

My prayers are with you on your upcoming surgery and for a speedy recovery.

Comment by Jane M. on 10/22/06 6:18 am

Congrats on your upcoming surgery! I am wishing you all the best and hope you have a quick and easy recovery. It won't be easy at first but Stay posistive and take one day at a time. Life is going to get better!

Click here for the surgery support page

Welcome. I had wls on 10/25/06. I look forward to using this venue to keep track of how things are progressing.

pjcow's Blog

One Year (almost)
on October 10, 2007 5:50 am

Current weight = 161

Still loving LOVING LOVING my new life.

This past month I have noticed the most change in my appearance. It helps that I got my hair all cut off. I am also getting more and more comments every day.

My life has changed completely! Clothes shopping is so much fun. I am blessed in so many ways.

Here is the list from the summer again - with all my new adventures added...

So far this summer (and fall) I have...

ridden a roller coaster
hiked to the highed point on the Appalachian Trail
started riding my bike regularly
ridden a scooter (well!)
jet skiing
driven a boat
done a summersault!
wore clothes the same size I wore in JUNIOR HIGH!
water skiing
kayaking
roller blading! (not well)
running (with the dog on the weekends)

Still Left to do...

white water rafting
rock climbing
snow skiing
obtaining my personal training certification

Be the first to leave a comment.

Summer Update
on July 3, 2007 6:26 am

Current weight = 181 lbs.

Loving my new life:

So far this summer I have...

ridden a roller coaster
hiked to the highed point on the Appalachian Trail
started riding my bike regularly
ridden a scooter (well!)
jet skiing
driven a boat
done a summersault!
wore clothes the same size I wore in JUNIOR HIGH!

Still left to do:
water skiing (this weekend probably!)
kayaking
white water rafting

1 comment | Click here to leave a comment.

Post Honeymoon Post
on May 10, 2007 8:24 am

I am now officially Mrs. Staus. I made it to Onederland with a pound to spare on my wedding day!

My new life opened up a whole new world to me in Bermuda. We went snorkeling and jet skiing and would have done more - but we were too early in the season for most watersports. I even wore a wetsuit...TWICE. It was so nice to go to a sports shop, and have the person renting the suits and equipment look at me as a totally normal person and not look worried as they asked my size. Of course, I had no idea what size wetsuit.....so they looked me up and down and came out with a large and it fit! It was at that point that my DH (hee hee) mentioned that we were wearing the same size! Thats a first.

The week was filled with activity, hiking, walking, exploring, swimming, and yes, some relaxation. But more than that - it was filled with WOW moments galore, from the moment we stepped on the plane and the seats where roomy and the seatbelts fit - with extra slack.

I am pleased with this new life!

1 comment | Click here to leave a comment.

6 Month Update
on April 24, 2007 12:22 pm

It's a crazy week. I'm going to post 1 day early. I'm not sure I will get to taking and posting updated pictures tomorrow...so today just a post.

6 months (minus 1 day) ago I was wheeled into surgery. The Boy stood beside me and for the first time ever said the words "I love you" just as I was wheeled away.

In 4 days I will walk down the aisle and become his wife. He said one of the things that solidified in his mind that I was the one was how I handled my whole obesity issues. I never once blamed my genes, I never once crawled in a whole and said "I can't help being this way."

I was fat, I hated it, it was my fault. I fought hard to overcome major health issues to get to a point where I thought I would benefit from WLS.

I watched as obesity issues damaged the heart of my father, the knees of my mother and brother and watched as they each continued to harm thier bodies. I looked at myself and said "NO MORE" and took a stand.

I have come a long way in 6 months. I walk past a mirror and am startled (pleasantly) by what I see. I consider taking pictures of myself and e-mailing them to The Boy while he is working just because I know it will make him happy.

Some have asked if I had this surgery for him? No! I had this surgery for me. These are my dreams that are coming true!

1 comment | Click here to leave a comment.

5 Month Update
on March 26, 2007 11:23 am

I reached my 5 month surgiversary yesterday with little fanfare.

Current weight is 218, that number is unreal to me. By the time I was out of college I was up around 250, and it just kept climbing from there.

This weekend, I grabbed a pair of pants that were a size 18. I haven't worn size 18 since the 9th grade, and...THEY FIT!

I celebrated with a quick trip into Old Navy. I didn't buy pants (I have plenty from Goodwill at the moment) but I bought some fairly low cut tops and am ready to wear them!

1 comment | Click here to leave a comment.