popandy's Profile

Username: popandy
Location: durham, NC, USA
Member Since: 4/28/2008
BMI: 44.9
Post Op
Surgery Type: RNY (06/16/08)
Surgeon: C. Kenneth Mitchell, Jr.

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[click here to add a title]wow those big cheeks Uploaded on 8/16/08 10:50 pm	[click here to add a title]nonthing to smile about Uploaded on 8/16/08 10:50 pm
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[click here to add a title]2 months out Uploaded on 8/16/08 10:44 pm	Uploaded on 8/16/08 10:24 pm

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Surgeon Testimonial

C. Kenneth Mitchell, Jr.
First impression of Dr Mitchell was he was very knowledgeable about his profession and my disease.He has a great personality and when he talks about obesity you dont get offended but feel totally relaxed.His staff is very knowledgeable if they have one fault its time management but even they know this.He took the time to explaine everything and his bedside manner is a ok.They stress aftercare alot and you feel like after the surgery you wont be all alone with this new tool.I'm glad about having him as my surgeon.

Latest Surgery Support Comments

Comment by shug_detroit on 6/20/08 9:02 pm

glad to see everything went the way you prayed for. Great Job keep us posted.

Comment by renee6942 on 6/20/08 3:36 pm

I am glad to see that u are doing ok. God is a good God and he takes care of his people. wishing u luck in your weightloss!!

Comment by QwnBee2007 on 6/12/08 11:47 pm

Wishin you an UNEVENTFUL surgery and a speedy recovery. :)

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My name is harold and i have always been heavy or maybe it just seems that way.This is a wonderful sight and ive already learned so much from the people who have already been through this process.Right now all im waiting for is a date for surgery as i have now completed everything that i was suppose to do.

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It's Working!
5 days ago

Today was saturday and i had no major plans but to cut my grass.Now that in and of itself has been an allday affair when i was 455lbs.Id pay someone to do it rather than cut it a section at a time and have to sit on the steps and catch my breath.I think ive cut it once since surgery almost 10 weeks ago,so today i had to get to it.I mean the neighbors were starting to talk.lol.I did it, cut it all in a little over an hour and didnt stop one time and when i finished i got out the weed eater and then the blower.I could not have done all this in the same day 6 months ago,let alone do it in 2 hours and thats everything.When i was done i was off to the drug store for some vitamins,i was out and i dropped my keys in the drug store.Normally when i was 455 the first thing i would do when i dropped something was to see who was looking.When your that big you have to position your self or find something to lean on and pray you dont embarress your self and hope no one is looking.Today i bent straight over picked the keys up got back in the car and thanked the Lord for this surgery.Thin people take things for granted,me i never will.Today was a good day,my tool is working and even when i cant see the results they are happening.Harold

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2months out!
on August 12, 2008 8:52 am

I just want to take a minute to thank God for this surgery,and giving me hope when my health and life seemed hopeless.Went in for a check-up yesterday at 2 months out.Before the appointment i had 2 days before giving blood for blood work.I have no signs of diabetes at all,my blood pressure was 114 over 76 and i asked the nurse to check it again.My primary physician was just blown away at what this surgery does for diabetic and hypertension patients and so am i.All this is great and possible but im doing my part to help my tool by excersising,eating my protien,and drinking plenty of water.Any one reading this that is undecided about having this surgery,please dont wait too long like i did,i should have done this alot sooner.Those who are just waiting for the day,your blessing is on the way.Thanks too all of my freinds here for your continued love and support.Harold

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5 weeks post op!
on July 16, 2008 7:23 pm

Wow time is flying 5 weeks post op and all i can say is to GOD be the glory.This surgery has given me new life and its truly remarkable.Today i got my g-tube out and my GOD did that ever hurt.My surgeon bless his heart does not want any of his patients to become dehydrated so he sends all of us home with the g-tube so you can get all your fluid in.Honestly when you are trying to eat 6 small meals a day and have to wait for an hour after eating to drink again the tube was a great help.But it was the most annoying thing ive dealt with in my life,but its out now.The nurse that took it out just said count to 3 and rip,man i aint no punk but i swear that crap hurt like hell.So in 3 weeks since my last visit ive lost another 25 lbs and i can really see and feel the difference in my body.Im still trying to figure some things out but im getting there,eggs and chicken no longer like me and thats fine it will help me to stay far away from the temptation of fried chicken.So now its time to get back to work and see how im gonna do with getting in my protien and water at work but i dont think it will be too much of a problem,So till the next time sip and chew slowly and we'll holla.

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3 weeks post op!
on July 8, 2008 8:42 pm

Wow im 3 weeks out already and to just think, at one time i thought i would never get to this point.I learn something new everyday about my pouch and eating and drinking habits.I have good days and bad days,but i already know id do it again in a heartbeat.I saw my pcp for the first time since i was 3 months pre op and he couldnt believe it was me.Since last time i saw him im 85lbs lighter and he couldnt beleive it.My blood sugar blew him away because ive had no insulin since the surgery,just like he told me it would be.We discussed my meds and he changed some different from my surgeon,but all in all he was pleased.I can feel my energy coming back a little bit more because ive excercised the last 3 days and dont feel wiped out.So as long as i eat slow,sip constantly,and excersice as much as i can i believe im on my way,sure i know more pitfalls lie ahead but right now this second chance on life is being meet with deep gratitude.

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First time out to eat Post Op!
on July 4, 2008 8:14 pm

Today was a different kind of july 4th for me this year.Im the typical guy,i could never have too much meat and too much charcoal,but basically this was a great food holiday for me.Id cook on the grill and of course being the chef i sampled everything that came off it.Thats what i did in the past,today i went out to eat for the first time since having surgery.Im 2 days shy of being 3 weeks post op and im still on my soft food diet.So after the movie my wife and I,oh yeah go see Hancock,its pretty cool,we decide to go to this cafeteria style place.Im sure we have all been to one you pay for every peice of food you get seperately.I went and i knew i would be able to find something to fit my soft food rny diet,and i did.I choose to have turkey with dressing and green beans,minus the dressing that i did not plan to touch i said to myself thats pretty good.When i sat down i was nervous,i though what if i dump in this joint,what if none of this food agrees with my new pouch.I freaked out didnt eat anything got a to go box and damn near cried.I was scared to eat,but when i got home and comfortable it was yummy,and most important i didnt dump.I dont know about some of you guys who've had surgery but this thing can play with your mind somedays.

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