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John Alexander, M.D.
Liked him very much. Was very informative and seems his office has a lady named Sabrina that will fight hard. I liked the fact that he was very assuring of safety and risks before I asked. Didn't really dislike anything but I've only seen him once (Jan 15th). The literature said a great deal about aftercare and stressed that they would continue to work with me afterward. So far overall rate is very good. 1/19/01 Received copy of letter that Sabrina sent to insurance company. The letter was very professional and was sent exactly when I was told it would be. I've been scheduled for my EGD and Sabrina called and made sure my appointment was correct. She has been very informative in every aspect of the procedures necessary to try and get this approved.
Member Interests
  • Computers & Internet - Computer guru, artist and generally connected with lots of electronic toys
  • Crafts - Polymer clay, ceramics, art of all kinds
  • Animal Rescue - Went to rescue animals after Katrina, wish I could save all from suffering
  • Cats - I'm a cat addict. That sort of says it all.
  • Dogs - Just got a Bichon and I'm in love!
  • Music - I play Cello, Piano and Guitar and sing.
  • Photography - I've been involved in photography for years. You can see some of it at my site.
  • Golf - Started last March 2003 and I'm hooked.
  • Yoga - Primary exercise for me. Just about anyone can do this in some form.

Yvonne McCarthy's Journey

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Describe your behavioral and emotional battle with weight control before learning about bariatric surgery.
I've been on a diet since the 4th grade. The only time I was thin was in college and I was literally starving myself to death. Every time I lost a lot of weight, I gained it back plus more. I was depressed and in the end wouldn't go out in public because I didn't want anyone to see me. I went to the grocery store and work and that's it.
Latest Surgery Support Comments

  • Comment by wacko179 on 4/18/07 9:23 pm
    Hi Yvonne, I saw you speak at the event in Irvine, and I just wanted you to know that I was really inspired by your story. Thank you so much for speaking and tell us your story. Thanks Again, Beth
  • Comment by Erin E. on 6/12/04 8:35 pm
    Yvonne, you look fabulous! I can only hope that I can look as good as you. I had surgery done May 3rd, 2004. Six weeks post op, I am sooooo ready to really start loosing and gaining my self confidence back. It seems like the weight is not comming off fast enough. I am planning on getting my bachlors in health admin, yet I want to look and feel healthy as well. Congrats on your success!
  • Comment by cowgrlnfw on 12/26/03 6:39 am
    OMG WOW You look absolutely wonderful... what an inspiration you are. I have lost 120 pounds and looking to get some skin removed, I am so embarassed of the excess skin i have especially on my hips and thighs, my tummy i can live with bc i have a 8 inch scar from having Open RNY. Dr. ALexander is my followup doctor bc i had the surgery when i lived in Iowa for a short while last year. Today is actually my one year anniversary. WOOOHOOO Seeing your photos gives me hope that i will be able to wear a bikini someday and not have to worry about my hips flapping in the wind LOL I have been at a 3 month (yes 3 months) plateau now and i hate it, do you have any suggestions? Also I can tell you work out, do you take anything to build muscle or anything like that? Thank you for sharing your story and you look fabulous sister!!!
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Giving Oprah a weight loss surgery break...
on August 20, 2009 12:00 am

Today I heard Oprah and Dr. Oz are in the process of suing several companies who claimed they endorsed a particular product...one is called acai berry. After this product appeared on the show, the company went crazy selling the stuff, touting endorsement with pictures of both Oprah and Dr. Oz on the product. They finally said "not so fast". Lately it seems I can't go anywhere on the internet without beng assualted by acai berry ads. This is the phenomena of Oprah. Any time she endorses anything or even looks like she is, the product becomes an overnight success.
So let's assume Oprah were to have weight loss surgery. First of all she has to deal with the cameras on her 24/7.

Will she fail?
Or scarier, will she succeed?

If she succeeds, I can only imagine all the masses of uneducated people following suit....wanting surgery....thinking it is a magic pill. As much as Oprah does, if she were to have WLS she would cause thousands to suddenly seek it out. There are not enough docs or facilities available to handle all the people that would follow her. And then she would have to deal with the possible deaths that would could occur from sheer numbers of percentages. That would be more than she or the Oprah empire could handle.

Oprah is also human and surely she has fear just like the rest of us. Don't you believe that she is also feeling like she may fail yet again just like we all thought? And if she doesn't fail and actually makes it work, there will be a massive stampede. In a way Oprah is between a rock and a hard place. Even if she spent tons of time educating people about the process there would still be the irresponsible souls that would do it anyway. When they fail because of inadequate education, it would be Oprah's fault.

Wow, never have I been so grateful not to be in Oprah's place. Yep.... she has fame and fortune but not only does it not make you happy, sometimes it is the very reason you have backed yourself into a corner that you can't get out of.

Be careful what you ask for....
Be grateful for what you have....
And most importantly, no one has a perfect life because of being skinny or having tons of money.
And best of all...maybe...just maybe the acai berry will go away.
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