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Goals

Go to an amusment park and fit on the rides, comfortably.

304 People
 in progress, 
135 People
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lose 100 pounds after having RNY surgery

4 People
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6 People
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exercise at least 3-5 times a week

285 People
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75 People
 achieved this

To help prevent diabetes and other health problems associated with obesity

5 People
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4 People
 achieved this

work on projects around the house

1 Person
 in progress, 
1 Person
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Surgeon Testimonial

Wayne English, M.D.
Dr. Wayne English is now practicing in Marquette, Michigan. My first impression was that he has a very caring way of explaining everything and answering questions of his potential clients. It is evident that he has a great wealth of knowledge and experience. His team is very personable or friendly and comfortable to be around! I instinctively trust them with my life! rn After RNY I still trust Dr. English and his team with my life. He is a very compassionate and thorough physician. He does not leave any stones unturned. He is so amazing that even I am having a hard time finding enough words to describe him.
Member Interests
  • Pets - Our Maltichon dog named Kali.
  • Cars - I'd love to own a Mustang some day. After WLS I'll look good in it!
  • Photography - A hobby I'd like to do more frequently, but time/$ are factors.
  • Home Improvement - There are tons of things I'd like to do but I have no energy.
  • Christianity - Raised and married Catholic but consider self non-denominational.
  • Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome - Hate the symptoms. Hope they decrease after WLS.
  • Fishing Boats - We enjoy fishing on Lake Michigan & inland lakes.
  • Country - I like most music but primarily listen to Country.
  • Deer Hunting - Last year was great! 10 pt. & 8 pt
  • WLS in your 30's - I am planning to have surgery in summer 2008.
    
RMO1972's Blog
RMO1972's Blog


3 year surgiversary!
on August 29, 2011 2:26 pm
I can't believe it has been three years already!  I have been at a steady 155 since January, 2011.  A terrible bout with Gastroenteritis helped me get back down to this weight and stay there.  Since then, I have not been over eating:-)  I actually have to be very careful with what I eat now, I think I have developed some problems with IBS, which were somewhat present before surgery, but extremely pronounced since I had the Gastro stuff last winter.  I have been able to be more active with my kids and enjoy wearing smaller sizes - Yay!
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2 1/3 years post-op
on December 28, 2010 9:04 am
2 1/3 years post - op  and I am finally losing again.  I was back up to 166 pounds.  Then about 6 weeks ago I caught a virus of sorts and I have not been able to get rid of the diahrea ever since.  I have had some tests run and everything is normal, so far.  So we'll see.  It has been a relief to lose weight again, and since I am tolerating very few foods, it is getting me to think about what I am putting in my mouth.  Happy New Year!
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2 years post op - Need to change direction...
on September 12, 2010 9:46 am
Well, a recent scale reading said 164 lb.  What a battle!  It is so hard not to eat what's in front of you, what everyone else is eating, especially when you are stressed...  So, I have been gearing up to change direction.  I have signed up for a Zumba class at the YMCA, which I am nervous but excited to start in October.  Meanwhile, I am digging out my protein powder shake recipes, and telling people I need to be eating better, with the hopes that I will make necessary changes to get back down to 149 (or less).  I had to post-pone my 2 year post-op appointment due to financial reasons, but will attend it in early November! 
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20 months post-op & gaining...ugh!
on May 5, 2010 6:31 am
Hello All - 

     I have been coasting for several months now, hovering between 149 - 156, with fairly predictible fluctuations....but now I am scared.  When I weighed in yesterday morning, I weighed a little over 159.  While I realize it is my week of the month to retain water, and I know I ate out more during the past week due to celebrations of my birthday, 159 is unacceptable.  I haven't weighed that much in over a year and I will not be over 160 again!  I am determined. 
     Thanks to my dear friend Lori at work, we are logging our food intake, and I am trying to be good.  Unfortunately, I struggle at home.  My husband and children fight me every step of the way when it comes to eating healthy.  It is hard to leave it alone if it is there.  
     Hopefully by writing this, it will help me stay focused on my self-care needs, and get me moving and back-on-track!

Renee O. 

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150
on November 7, 2009 12:29 pm
I have had a touch of the flu...or some kind of bug.  I have not had much to eat during the past 2-3 days.  At 9:30 this morning I weighed myself with my pjs on and the scale said 150.00.  I have not been 150 lb. or less since 10th or 11th grade; and I was devistated to weigh that much then.  Now I am elated to be 150!  What a difference 20 years can make for ones thinking! 

I have been struggling between 152 and 156 for about three months...maybe this illness will be the strange push I needed to get back on the losing band-wagon. 

My bone density scan and additional labs all came back good! 

I found a new chewable multivitamin that I like.

I even have a new hairstyle...I'll have to update my avatar soon!

Take Care All!

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     Hello!  My name is Renee and I am 36-years-old.  My husband of nearly 10 years and I have nearly 8-year-old twins, one boy and one girl.  I love them all dearly and want to see my children grow up.  My dad died when I was 10, basically due to diabetes that progressed into a number of other medical problems.  My mother, sister and aunt have all been diagnosed with Type II Diabetes during the past year, basically due to long term obesity.  There is a long history of heart disease, high blood pressure and cholesterol, obesity, diabetes and cancer in my family.
     I had gestational diabetes and later figured out that I have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS).  I have tried a variety of weight loss methods, but have not been sucessful at keeping the 10-30 pounds that I have lost, from piling back on to my body.  My blood pressure has been rising.  My cholesterol has been high.  I have acid reflux and gallstones.  During my pre-RNY testing they found my thyroid to be abnormal.  So now I have to wait to get into my Primary Care Physician (PCP) to re-check or regulate my thyroid, before my WLS date can be scheduled.  I am too young to be falling apart!!!  
     My career is very mentally demanding and time-consuming.   I have blamed my morbid obesity on having a stressful "sit-down" job.  Fortunately I have been able to change that perspective a little bit.             
     However, I continue to feel like I have been a poor wife.  When I think back, a lot of my "bad wifeness" has had to do with my weight.  I have not helped him with gardening, something I had previously enjoyed.  I am rarely home from work early enough to cook decent meals, thus he does most of the cooking.   I am tired all the time and sleep through the time I should take to make a nice family breakfast.  My husband does the majority of the fun activities with the kids.  Plus, we rarely connect in the bedroom, if you know what I mean.
     After years of consideration and fear, I started the process of preparing for RNY in September 2007.  While talking to the Weight Loss Team about my history, they told me, "YOU WILL HAVE DIABETES IF YOU DO NOT DO SOMETHING MAJOR and SOON!"   Besides that reality check, I am tired of having no energy, not feeling good, behaving irritably and being depressed or anxious.  I have tried and considered a number of tools to loose weight.  As I have continued to desire healthy living and researched various options to help with this process of changing my lifestyle, RNY has repeatedly been "the tool" that I believe will motivate me to live healthfully for life.  Though most of my usual support people have responded with, "that surgery does not work in the long run,"  I await the day that I am 90-100 lbs. lighter, and able to maintain at least a 60 lb. loss...
      I am very greatful to join the Obesity Help support network!!!  Thank you!!!