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Surgeon TestimonialHugh Houston, M.D.Dr. Houston is a wonderfully professional, caring man who sees what each individual patient needs. He saw from my previous surgeries: hernia, spleenectomy.. that he would be presented with some \"issues\"... but he didn't once flinch - he met those \"issues\" straight forward, and done the job! He prepared me for a possible open procedure, but with his terrific hands of skill, I didn't have to -which cut down on my recuperation time! I would send anyone to Dr. Houston... anyone that is who wanted the absolute best care they could get! That is Dr. Hugh Houston... and I am forever grateful to him for the new lease on life that through the Lord's mighty hand on his - he has given me that!rnrnHe even impressed my daddy... which I don't have to tell you girls out there - our daddies are pretty hard to impress when it comes to their daughters! But my husband, and parents were comforted knowing that this man was more than competent in doing what I needed done. |
Hi there! My name is Sonya Denton, and I am 43 years old, a wife to a wonderful man named Tracey for 22 years, mother to Jonathan 21, and Jared 14. I work for a freight company - I ship things out of the country.. which is pretty interesting. I am the only girl w/3brothers who helped to spoil me rotten - in fact to this day they still call me "priss". No imagine how I got that name!!
My faith and my church is very important to me and a big part of my life.. I teach Sunday School/Senior High kids.. and I sing in a praise team. I get to share the stage with my husband and my two boys...they are very talented musicians. I am very blessed/we get to praise the Lord together!!
So what has brought me here? Iweigh more than most linebackers! My weight has been a constant issue with me for the past 20 years. I have sleep apnea, high blood pressure, both parents have diabetes (which its nipping at my heels), joint pain, thyroid removed back troubles..hernia.. I'm depressed just typing it all! But you know, I know in my heart that this is the time for me to take control and put a stop to it all now
! I know that the Lord has brought me to this place in my life to give me a new lease on my life. My hubby supports the idea, and have only been met with one or two negative reactions. Honestly for anyone that might say that they care for me... they want me healthy... and happy. For me this means WLS.
I am in the approval process now.. I had been initially turned down by the insurance company, but if my doctor writes an appeal for me proving that I "medically need it", they will consider me a candidate. I have gotten all my ducks in a row hopefully... many tips I got off this site.. THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR HELP!!!
Lord willing, I will be posting my surgery date soon!
I will keep you posted... thanks for visiting with me, I pray that you and yours be blessed today.
Sonya
1 year Post Op!!! on April 22, 2008 7:10 pm
Well - I have made it to my 1 year "surgisversary"!!!
I am so proud to say that as of this date (on my scales at home) I have lost 148 pds!!!!
My scales, and the one at Dr. Houston's office have a difference of 10 lbs, but I know what I started out at, and have been so excited to watch slowly go down and down!!!
My medication has been cut from $92.00 a month, to just 1 prescription @ $10.00!!! Which is my thyroid medicene that I have to take for the rest of my life. No weight related issues whatsoever!!!! I no longer sleep with the CPAP machine. Isn't God good?!?!
My sizes have went down too, and thrift stores are my favorite places to hang out these days!!! :o)
I started out wearing 30-32 pants, and am now in 14/
shirts 26/28 now -Large and some Mediums. Even my sandals that I wore last summer are too big, from where my fat foot stretched them! But that's okay - I don't need another reason to shop!!!!
I would do this over again tomorrow... hands down. My best friend in this world is considering the surgery, and honestly there is nothing I want more for her - because I know how it truly will change her life, as well as add years to her life!
I can honestly say that I have never felt better in my life. I have such an amazing support system around me, and the Lord has had His hand on me the entire time, or I would have never made it through it. There are tough days, I won't lie to you, but the good far out"weighs" the bad. No pun intended....
Be blessed today - I truly am!
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6 months out on October 13, 2007 6:59 am
I have made it to the 6 months check-up. Dr. Houston said that I was right on track! As of my check-up I have lost 112 lbs!!!! I have went from a size 26-28 (some 30-32) to a size Large in tops, size 18 in jeans!!! It is unbelievable!
I have people telling me everyday how great I look - but you know, its hard to hear! I am not really sure sometimes that its all real. I have been overweight most of my adult life, and there are just old ideas that get locked in your brain! I am having to re-train my thinking! Think like a thin person! ha ha
I truly know in my heart that WLS saved my life! I feel better than I ever have before in my life. I no longer sleep with my sleep apnea machine...I am being stepped down off my high blood pressure meds, my joint pain is pretty much gone... honestly, I feel great!
Thank God for my opportunity to have the surgery.
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3- 1/2 months out! on August 1, 2007 7:09 pm
I am so proud to say that at this moment I have lost 85 pounds!!!!! I feel like I am winning this battle that I have fought most of my life!
Don't get me wrong - there are moments (such as dumping, queasy, yucky feelings) but the way I can best tell you is this - I have not felt this good in the past 20 years!!!! Honestly, I don't remember ever feeling this good.
I hopefully will be taken off my high blood pressure med soon, and will be able to come off the CPAP machine for my sleep apnea. There are so many changes taking place in me, and I have to admit sometimes they are a bit overwhelming.
I think that is where the psych stuff comes into play - I don't know how you could do something this drastic and not have a strong support system around you. I am so blessed to have one, and everyone is so supportive and encouraging. I feel so special and so loved. God is so good, and I thank Him from the bottom of my heart for allowing me to undertake this change in my life! If you are considering surgery, and should want to contact me, please do so! I will be a poster child for WLS!!! God bless you and yours today!
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3 wks - Post Op! on May 1, 2007 11:13 am
Well, its been 3 weeks, and I have lost 35 pds!!! whooo hooo! I feel really good, and am healing good. I do have a bit of trouble getting in all of the required fluid for the day. I am faithfully taking my vitamins, and trying to reach my protein goal for each day, but still struggling with the fluids!
I have had a couple of "episodes" where my food did not agree with me and it came right back up - but you know it might sound weird, but its really not like throwing up! I know that's just too weird sounding, but it really isnt to me. But I have been so blessed that I havent really had to deal with
what a lot of people do at this stage.
Would I do it again??? ABSOLUTELY!!!!!!!!!
I will post again in a few days... be blessed and have a wonderful day! Feel free to ask me anything about my surgery, pre-op, post-op... etc... I am here to help~!
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The Countdown is on!! on April 1, 2007 7:06 pm
One week and counting! I can't believe that it's almost here! Exactly one week from now, I will be in a hotel room in Nashville... needing to get some rest, but probably not able to! :o) Awaiting the start of my new life!
This has been an amazing journey to get me to this point! I know that the Lord has all things in control, and I know He does things on His timetable.... there was a reason I had to struggle so to get here.. there was a reason that doors wouldn't open.. I know that things happen as though they should. I think about it now, and I really dont think I would change a thing, because you know, I really got to see down deep what I am made of! The inner strength that the Lord gave me to be able to endure the denials, disappointments, and struggles, only prove to me more and more that I am so blessed.
I know that God is in control. He led me on this journey... He gave me the tenacity to fight, He gave me the words of encouragement when I needed them... He gave me the wonderful friends that I have made on this web-site... He gave me a new chance at life.
For the journey that I am about to take, I pray that I will never forget who brought me here, and from where my strength comes from! My family is supporting me, my friends, my co-workers... how can one woman be so blessed?!!?
For those of you who might read this, I pray strength for your journey! Be blessed.
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