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David Oliak M.D.
My husband and I went to his seminar and really felt that Dr. Oliak was very confident and capable to do this surgery. His office is very competent. They handled my case very efficently. His program is very well designed, for both pre-op and post-op patients.
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  • Comment by Karbear on 12/4/06 1:00 pm
    Well congrats Joanne for becoming a loser like most of use on this site. Hope that all went well with your surgery today, but of course I know it did because you are having surgery with Dr.Oliak(he is the BEST).
  • Comment by swangirl on 12/3/06 6:08 pm
    Wishing you all the best on your weightloss journey! — Linda~ Swangirl
  • Comment by Wendy B. on 12/3/06 9:55 am
    Congratulations on your date. I know you will do really well. Try not to be too nervous. Even though Dr. O's office staff has issues, he is a talented surgeon who has done thousands of these things. I swear you put on the little paper hat, and then wake up with no sense of passing time AT ALL, looking forward to an exciting, hopeful new life. I will be thinking of you both and you will be in my prayers tomarrow!
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100 Pounds
on August 27, 2007 3:10 pm
I weighed in at 209 this morning.  That means that I am down 101 pounds from surgery.  I think I am doing good.  I'm not able to exercise as much as I want, but I try.  I am in a size 18 on the bottom and a 14/16 on the top, this all down from a 30/32. 

My husband's step-dad gave us a health scare right after the fourth of July.   And although he is doing alright now, he is also living with us.  This has added a little more stress to our lives.

I have also started back to school a couple days a week. 

So far, so good.  I'll just keep doing my best!
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6 months!!!
on June 5, 2007 7:47 am
As of yesterday I am six months out from surgery.  I am now down to 222, which is 88 pounds lost since surgery.  I am wearing a size 18/20 down from a 30/32.

I am now doing very well with the IUD.  The migraines laster about 10 days and that was it.

Here is my schedule for eating and protein
6:00 protein drink
8:00 egg w/steak and veggie
12:00 2-3 oz of meat with 1/2 c. salad
2:00 protein drink
6:00 2-3 of meat or fish with 1/4 c. veggies
7:30 protein drink

I wish my exercise was more routine.  I've been in physical therapy for the last 3 months for my back and although I've made good progress, there is more progress to be made.  So really I'm not supposed to do any resistance training.  Cardio is all I'm allowed to do, but depending on how my back is, I don't always do as much as I want.

My blood work all came back good and I'm doing another ultrasound of my thryroid.

The only meds I am on are levoxyl for thryroid and lexapro for depression.  I'm ok with this.
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IUD and Migraines
on April 26, 2007 10:32 am
So I had the IUD placed almost two weeks ago.  A week after having it placed I got the worst migraine I've ever had, and exteremely different from any headache I've ever had. 

I should say that I've had a history of headaches since I was in 7th grade.  We never found out what was causing them and after trying many different meds over the years, I realized nothing was going to help them.  So I lived with them.  

But now since getting this IUD I've got the "typical" hormonal headache.  And it's just not going away.  It's been five days and life truly sucks right now.

The worst part is I've got family coming into town tomorrow for my girls birthday party on Saturday.  I so wish we could cancel and I could crawl into the closet.

Good News: I'm doing great surgery wise.  I've upped my protein to 100 grams a day and upped my water to 90oz.  I've also been eating lunch and dinner everyday.

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Not Hungry
on March 23, 2007 12:04 pm
So I've really been struggling lately to actually eat.  I get my protein in by supplementing (60-100 grams)  and I have no problem drinking all my water (60-100 oz), but I'm not eating.  I just don't feel the hunger or the desire to eat.  I may take a bite of beef jerky or chicken or eggs, but that's all it is, a bite.  

I'm not sure what's happening or even why.  I like to eat, but it seems that I just don't have the time to prepare the things I like.
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3 Months
on March 4, 2007 6:55 am
So today is three months from surgery and I've lost 55 pounds.  I couldn't be happier with my decision to have this surgery.  I've gained back so much energy it's incredible.

I am anxious to get back to the gym now that we are all feeling better now.  And I'm starting to try and eat more veggies.
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My Story

I am 28 years old and have been married to my husband Greg for 6 years. We have two girls, Savannah & Whitney, who are 3 & 2.
 
I am the middle child of three. I started gaining weight when I was eight and have continued since them. The weight gain started at the same time I was sexually abused. The abuse continued until I was about 13. Even after the abuse stopped, my eating habits continued. I had such bad habits. My therapist and I have spent over a year working on my eating and such. I'm so happy to have met her. She is really helping me so much.

Last year after I had my second baby, I knew I had to do something about my weight. My husband said we were going to attack it from every angle. I met with a nutrionalist, a therapist and a heath coach. During this last year, I have dealt with so many issues, some good and some bad. But I really feel that I am finally ready for this surgery if every way possible.

I just have to add that my husband is my rock. He is truly my partner in everything and in life. He met me over the internet and we connected almost immediately. We lived over an hour away from each, but we made it work. He is the one who got my to a therapist while I was still in college to deal with my sexual abuse. He is the one who married me, know that I still had dozens of issues to still deal with. He has show me that our marriage is the most important thing to him. He has helped me more than words can describe. Greg, I love you!!!