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Surgeon TestimonialJames Hamilton, MDDr Hamilton is wonderful. He is a very friendly, and professional. It was reassuring to have such a skilled surgeon taking care of me, and I am confident if any problems should arise...he can certainly handle it. That is of great comfort when one has a major surgery. His office staff is kind, and though a little unorganized at times....I think overall my experience has been positive. Like with anything else....it is necessary to ask questions, and stay on top of your care. I think Tallgrass is a great place to have WLS, and I do feel they strive for excellence. My hospital experience was average......the nurses were mostly good, although pain control could have been better. Typical staffing issue....not enough nurses to handle the number of patients. Surgical staff was great....organized....helpful, and reassuring. Love them....in closing....Dr. Hamilton is wonderful....Tallgrass is a great place to begin the WLS journey.....St Francis hospital is good....surgical staff great.....nurses on 5th floor....average. Good luck everyone! Latest Surgery Support Comments
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Hi Crystal!
I think you are
doing wonderful with
your weight loss!
Carry around a 25
pound of potatoes
and that will put a
smile on your face!
That is alot of
weight you no longer
have to carry
around! Keep up the
good work!
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Hun I know you will
do great :) I will
be calling soon to
talk to your hubby
:) (I hope I got the
right #) You didnt
tell me his name so
I will just have to
ask if he is
Crystals hubby LOL
:) Oh well..
Love ya girl..
Dani
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Crystal, sending
hugs and prayers for
a safe surgery and
speedy recovery!
Welcome to the
Loser's Bench!
Michelle
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Welcome to my profile! Thanks for taking the time to read about me, and I hope we can share this journey together! 
Here I am.... on April 26, 2008 4:15 pm
Can you say BIG LONG STALL! I am still weighing between 185-187 and have been for what seems like forever. Cannot get the stupid scale to move. To be honest......I started a different job a month ago, and have not been eating great...it has been very busy, and stressful, and so I think my carbs have increased adding to my stall. That is life. I cannot say that I am not pleased with me right now...because I am. I would be happy with another 20 lbs off......I think my goal should be about 160, and that would be about a 8 or 10 for me in clothing. It is frustrating, and I am nervous about going back to weigh in! I am afraid my Dr. will be upset with my progress. Oh well....I am a big girl and I didn't do this for HIM...I did it for me. Right?
Oh, SSS......Sagging Skin Syndrome! UGH! I hate it...I hate it, and I really hate it. Plus, I am losing my hair. I love my hair. ARGH. WHAAAA. :) I am done feeling sorry for myself now. LOL! Have a blessed month.
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UGH STALLS......HATE THEM..... on March 22, 2008 5:44 pm
So, you can obviously tell I am frustrated! I have not lost anything for a couple of weeks. I am not really sure how long it has been because I have bounced between 189-192 for what seems like forever. I don't think I am losing inches either....I just feel fat the past couple of days. I am trying to kick up my protein, and my fluids.....but still...NOTHING. I posted about it, and got some good support. I am so thankful to have found the Lightweights board...they are a great group of people. They are supportive, and no question is dumb question over there. I love the fact that they genuinely seem to care about eachother. That is a wonderful thing given we are all on similar journeys, and have much to share as far as experiences, and knowledge.
I am so worried that my losses have stopped, and this is it. I would hate that if it were the case. I know that I have to get more off to feel better. I have not lost enough. Granted, I feel better, but still feel like I have a long ways to go to feel like the person I want to be. I am losing pretty slowly as well, and so with the stalls.......I about to go crazy. I know there are many people who are going through the the same emotions, and frustrations. I take comfort in knowing that this too shall pass. I sure hope it passes.
I have been through a lot to have this be it. UGGGGHHHH!
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Hey there!!! on March 3, 2008 1:37 pm
I am feeling pretty good in general....but right now....my whole family, myself included....all have STREP THROAT. What a mess our house is! We all went to the Dr. today, and got on antibiotics, and am feeling a bit better already. Thank heavens! About me....I am down to 191 so far. That is 39 lbs in less than 3 months. I go tomorrow(almost 11 weeks out) for the results of my labs. I am making a new commitment to doing better on proteins. I have not been doing great....I am being honest....but honesty does not make OK, does it? I have to recommit, and not make any more excuses.......plus, getting back to exercising. That is so necessary...and if I want to kick up my loss....I gotta get moving. I am under 200 again......and it feels better. It is not great yet....but my goals are looking more attainable. That is something, isn't it? I hope everyone is well, and that they are not only existing in this lifestyle.....but living it. Life is a gift, and so is this tool we have been given!
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6 week check up! on January 29, 2008 11:56 am
I was a little disappointed....I have only lost 24 lbs by their scales. I should not be discouraged, or feel badly....that is 4 lbs a week. That is a pretty big WOW though....I need to lose another 66 lbs to get to goal. I asked the Dr. today about setting a goal for me, and he said at about 6 months out he would do an analysis of where he thinking I should stop losing, and set a goal at that time. I hope by then I am at goal, or getting very close to it.....that would only be 10 lbs per month to lose. I know I need to kick up my exercise a bit, and start walking more.....I just gotta do it. I need to get to Jazzercise 3 times per week instead of just 2 times. Oh well.....I have more things to work on like my protein etc.
It is really amazing to consider what another 66 lbs will look like on me. I am not sure if my mind is totally wrapped around that yet. I am doing much better mentally with how much food I can ingest at one time....it is not as hard as I thought it would be. The holidays were very tough for me...I admit that. I am glad I am past all that now. So glad.
Well.....that is about it for updates. I am feeling pretty good. I am staying the course, and I hope that my losses continue.
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I think I am OK...... on January 17, 2008 2:51 pm
Well.....this week has been an OK week in general. I figured out I had a bladder infection, and started Macrobid. I was having some urgency, strong urine, and then came the right sided back pain. The pain was not fun....and there were times when it was kind of sharp at times....but with a little pain medication....increased fluids, and a heating pad...I am feeling a bit better. Not 100%, but getting there. Gotta go to work tomorrow...UGH. I hope to continue to feel better. I think the worst is behind me now.
I have not been hungry at all the past couple of days...NOTHING sounds good. I cannot think of a single thing that sounds good to eat. I don't know....it is a strange feeling when you are used to eating anytime...anywhere. I guess that is just part of the process......some days you can eat more...and other days, much less. As long as I get my fluids in....and my protein..I should be OK. I hope.
I have no idea how much I have lost....somewhere around 25 lbs..but am waiting to weigh on until I see my surgeon on Jan. 29th for my 6 week checkup. I'd like it to be a surprise....I hope to have lost anything over 20 lbs. We shall see huh?
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My Story Finally.....I have decided to post a little about me. I have been lurking here for awhile, and have enjoyed the support and inspiration displayed here. I have some experience using the boards, and at ivillage I participated in a weight loss board for a number of years. It is different than here, as someone was always willing to bash someone else for trying this, or success at that. It was disheartening, and when you are struggling with weight anyway...that makes it more frustrating and hopeless. Yes, like most of you....I have been up and down, and every diet had my name on it at one time or another. I was sure that "this one" would work, or that one would finally do it for me. NOPE. Craziness.....all a bunch of nonsense, and I spent a ton of money.
I am soon to be 35 years old, and live in NE Kansas. I have lived here pretty much my whole life, with the exception of a couple years here or there with my husband who is in the military(18 years). I have been married 14 years to the love of my life, and he still finds me attractive at whatever size I am. For that, I know I am lucky. I have three great kids ages 10, 8, and 4. They keep me very involved with sports, and other activities. So what's the problem you ask?
I have been overweight my entire life, and have struggled with a lot of depression, and self-esteem issues as a result. I guess that we all go through this don't we? When asked WHO in my family is overweight? My response is "who isn't?" I have a significant family history of Type II Diabetes, Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, and cancers. My mother has many health issues at 57 years of age, but is doing well right now. She's unable to drive/work now do to Diabetic Retinopathy, and other issues. She depends on me for a lot of help, and this is so hard on her. She wishes she would have looked into this surgery herself years ago to avoid all of this. Of course, there are no guarantees that this surgery would have helped things, but it sure would have been worth a try. Almost everyone on the maternal side of my family is Diabetic including my brother who was diagnosed with Type II at the age of 28. I am not sure how I have avoided it so far other than I am pretty active, and really watch this by way of yearly AIC, and glucometers from time to time. It is a devastating disease, and it is relentless in what it does to our bodies.
Why now? I started researching this alernative a couple of years ago, but not seriously. I think I was afraid of the procedure, and the finality of it. In my mind I was thinking, "this is it, no more food." Now, as I read the information here, and having gone through all the complications with my mother's health....it all looks much less scary than what could be coming around the next turn of my life. The journey has been a long one, and one full of uncertainty. Uncertain in how I will adjust to this new lifestyle, and trying to visualize how the new person will look and most importantly feel about herself? Will I be healthy afterwards, compared to now. Granted, I have some issues, but I always took comfort in knowing that if I got sick, I would not starve to death. LOL! Just seeing if anyone is reading this really.  Seriously, I am nervous about what is to come, but so excited about the possibilities, and excited about ME for a change. Anyone understand that?
Where am I now? OK. I have been approved through Triwest, and will be having RNY 12.20.07. I have/am experiencing all the emotions thrown together at once, but mostly have moved past the nauseated nervous "what am I doing stage." My husband and my mother are my biggest supporters, and will be with me through this process. This is a really personal decision to me, and am ready to get on the loser's bench with everyone else. Thank you for taking the time to read about me.....good luck to all of you, and I am sending you hugs, prayers, and blessings for whatever decisions you make in your journey towards a healthier you. Keep me in your thoughts, and prayers....I need all the help I can get to be successful in my journey.
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