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Goals

Wear a 2 piece bathing suit!

27 People
 in progress, 
3 People
 achieved this

BE ABLE TO WALK AND STAND WITHOUT BACK AND KNEE PAIN

76 People
 in progress, 
43 People
 achieved this

Buy clothes at a regular store...not a plus size store.

792 People
 in progress, 
591 People
 achieved this

Wear knee-high boots that actually fit on my calf

133 People
 in progress, 
57 People
 achieved this

fit comfortably in an airplane seat and not use a seatbelt extender

6 People
 in progress, 
2 People
 achieved this
Surgeon Testimonial

John W. Baker M.D.
Dr. Baker is the surgeon I would highly recommend. I trusted him with my life, and would go right back to him to have the surgery again if I ever needed anything else done. He is tough, but that's because he wants you to do things his way, and if you do things his way, (which is the right way), you will love this Doctor as much as I did. He is very soft-spoken and very sweet. His smile can brighten your day, and I found it very hard at the consult to look him in the eye because as he put it in his seminar, \"You feel like the tweety bird,and I'm the sylvester!\" But after I met with him again after surgery and whe n he came to my room to do his rounds and check in, I had no problem at all looking him in his eyes and smiling.... if you don't do with Dr. Baker, you would be missiing out.rnrnDr. Baker's staff is also very professional and sweet. They do everything they can to accommodate to your needs. The nurse Addie is very sweet and really helped me to understand the surgery process better and feel comfortable.. I knew exactly what they were going to do to me in the hospital. The dietitian Courtney is very sweet and caring. She explains what you are supposed to eat before, and after surgery very well, and puts it in a nifty list... Its awesome!!! Christy,the personal contact person for Dr. Baker's office, is so precious. She helped me get everything set up, and answered all my questions thoroughly. and last but not least, the office staff is fantastic!! They could tell when I walked in to the office was nervous, and immediately calmed me down and out me at ease when I was waiting...
Member Interests
  • Horses - I dont have any now, but plan to go on a long trail ride after surgery
  • 4-Wheelers - when I am hunting I enjoy riding these...
  • Hunting - I enjoy getting out in the woods as we call it here and hunt
  • Fishing Boats - I enjoy fishing with my dad and brother
  • Harley Davidson - My mom has a trike, and I go riding witgh her when I can
  • RN - I am going for my Nursing degree
  • BMI over 50 - Have been overweight for all my childhood....

Latest Surgery Support Comments

  • Comment by Michael S. on 3/9/09 12:38 pm
    Well wishes on your surgery today! I hope that all goes well and I hope you have a speedy recovery! I'll move down and make some room for you on the losers' bench! Welcome to the other side!!! --Mike
  • Comment by maggiesmiles on 3/9/09 6:19 am
    Congrats on your surgery!!! Sending you warm, positive thoughts for a speedy and uneventful recovery. Maggie
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3 days and counting =)
posted on 3/6/09 2:50 pm
Hi Friends =)

I went and did my weigh in today at my PCP'S Office to see how much weight I lost on the liquid diet. I weiged 289 at Dr. Bakers office when I went in for the consult, and after 2 weeks on the HMR SHakes, I have lost 12 pounds. Its not a bad weight, but I would of liked to do better. But hey, I will have my time for weight loss soon... I am getting excited, and the nerves are starting to kick in. I will have my laptop with me at the hospital, so I will keep you all updated on how things go on my hospital stay. If you can, e-mail me at smilinalpenachik@yahoo.com   I would love to hear from you all... It makes me very happy to receive messages... And if you want to, come on by and see me.... Id love the company!!! Love yah all....




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