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  • Name: Sharon W.
  • Username: sharonw816
  • Location: Raleigh, NC, USA
  • Member Since: 3/1/2010
  • BMI: 23.7
  • Surgery date scheduled
  • Surgery Type: RNY (06/18/10)
  • Surgeon: Jon Bruce M.D.
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Goals

Fit into a size 12

36 People
 in progress, 
21 People
 achieved this

Shop in regular sizes instead of Plus Size

31 People
 in progress, 
34 People
 achieved this

get my belly button pierced

31 People
 in progress, 
1 Person
 achieved this

Complete the Susan G Komen 3 day breast cancer walk

4 People
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Surgeon Testimonial

Jon Bruce M.D.
Dr. Bruce performed my RNY surgery on June 18, 2010. I have lost about 120 pounds so far and I am super happy that I decided to do this and have him do the surgery. I went to the seminar at the end of January (I think) and in February I met with Dr. Bruce. My first impression of him was that he was a very nice, and caring person. He listened to everything I had to say and if I had questions he answered them. Even if I didn't understand something he was more than happy to go over it again and again until I understood. Still today he is the same caring person that he was in the beginning. His office staff is extremely helpful and nice also. I had some problems after the surgery and his nurse was very helpful to me. I am so glad that I chose Dr. Bruce to do my surgery and if I had to do it again, I would choose him again. His bedside manner is excellent. I did not see him after my RNY, but he did my gallbladder removal a few months before and I saw him after that and he was very nice. Dr. Bruce lets you know in the beginning that this is not a miracle cure and you have to work hard to get where you want to be, it is nice to know that he is on your side rooting for you to succeed. Like I said before I am very glad that I chose Bariatric Specialists and especially Dr. Bruce for my surgery. I would highly recommend him to anyone I know.
Latest Surgery Support Comments

  • Comment by swschafer on 6/18/10 8:50 pm
    Wish you the best on your journey.
  • Comment by browneyedDeeva on 6/18/10 6:57 am
    good luck today with ur surgery ur gonna do just great
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I got the approval!!
on May 12, 2010 9:25 am
On Monday I got a phone call from the surgeon's office telling me that my insurance company approved me for surgery.  On Friday, when I go back for my post op check from the gall bladder, we will decide on a surgery date. I thought that I would be more excited, but Im not Im actually having second thoughts. I guess that is normal. And I will go back and forth more than once.

On Monday I went to lunch with my mom, before I found out about the approval. She told me that she does not want me to have this surgery and I can understand why. Im her daughter and she is scared for me. She keeps telling me that I can do this on my own, but I can't sure I can loose 20-25 pounds, but it comes back plus more. She says I won't be able to eat like I do now, and if I do I will get sick. I don't want to eat the way I eat now. So I won't be able to eat junk the way I want. Eventually maybe I will in moderation and maybe I won't and won't want to.. I found out that I had gall stones the size of golf balls and sleep apnea, if I didn't start this process and get all the tests done then I might not have know until it was too late.

Hopefully everything will work out good. And my mom will come around once she sees how much better I feel and act when its over.


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Gallbladder Surgery
on April 27, 2010 8:30 pm

I had my gallbladder surgery yesterday. Everything went well, as far as I know :) My surgeon was surprised that I was not having serious problems with gallstones because they were the size of golf balls, he said they were the largest he has seen in someone with no symptoms.

I am going back for a checkup in 2 weeks. My husband said the doctor said I should be ready for RNY surgery in about 4 weeks :)

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Pre-Op Testing
on March 31, 2010 10:33 pm

Yesterday I went to get my pre-op testing done.
Had to be at the hospital at 7:15 which is super early for me. When I got there to register they could not find the order from the doctor, finally they did so at about 8:15 they took me back for my ultrasound. She took about 60 pictures, went to make sure they came out ok and only about half came out so she had to do it again.
Next was the GI test with the fizzy stuff and the yucky white stuff. The fizzy stuff I didn't know what to expect so when I put the crystals in my mouth and then the water it fizzed immediately and surprised me and I started to laugh and it all came out. (I was very embarrassed) After we had a good laugh, we tried it again. The barium was not as bad as I thought it would be, but it was not my idea of a good breakfast.
Next stop was the lab for blood work. The guy that took my blood couldn't find my veins at first. He tried both arms then finally found one. When he stuck the needle in nothing came out so he was wiggling it around and then it came out. Five or six tubes later he was done. I hate getting blood drawn.
The final stop was the EKG. It lasted about 5 seconds. I think it took her longer to put all of the electrodes on me, than the test was.

Today I went to the GI doctor and he told me that I had gallstones, and have to have my gallbladder out. Other than that he said I was clear for surgery. Then I had to go to the nutrionist. On my way there I was going to stop by the surgeons office to drop something off. While driving there the nurse from the office called me and I told her I was on my way. When I got there they told me that I have to have my gall bladder out. It needs to be done before the surgery. I thought they did it together, but I forgot to ask why they are not so I have to call tomorrow. I think I was in shock about having to have another surgery. (Haa Haa)
The nutrionist was very nice, but I think I need to go back after surgery. It was very interesting, but alot to absorb.

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My First Appointment
on March 18, 2010 6:35 pm
Yesterday I went for my Initial Consultaion with my surgeon. He was very nice and explained everything to me. I am going on March 30 for all the testing at the hospital. I have to do a sleep study sometime and I have not done one before so I don't know what to expect. Actually I have never had any of these tests done, so I am nervous and excited to start this new part of my life  But I am also wondering if I am doing the right thing. I mean I know that I am for health reasons, even though I don't have any health problems now I know that I will in the future.

I have told very few people. Most are supporative, my husband is the most. I told my dad and he said loosing weight was all in my head and I could do it if I try. My best friend said she was but then in the next sentence she told me to join Weight Watchers with her. These people don't understand what I have been through, and they don't want to listen when I tell them. Its all in my head, I don't try hard enough. If they are not going to support me then leave me alone!  I am scared to tell my mom, I have no idea what she is going to say, hopefully after I explain everything to her she will be okay with it.

I will keep you updated Good night!
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