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Luis Reyes, M.D.
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  • Shopping - MAN, can't get enough shopping now!! I LOVE to SHOP now!!
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Latest Surgery Support Comments

  • Comment by Aprilshowers0311 on 5/25/07 12:48 am
    Traci, After I have my surgery, I'm goign to make a specail trip to Texas so we can go shop! I'm going to love it again too, very soon!
  • Comment by Olivia429 on 5/21/07 10:09 am
    I just wanted to stop by your page and say hi, and see how you are doing... You look fantastic, and are seriously one of the most modivating people I have seen on OH!
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Hi, my name is Traci . I had my surgery on October 24, 2005. I was at my highest weight of 268 lbs. and had a BMI of 43.3 - Morbidly Obese!! YIKES - That was really scary. I just decided that I couldn't keep going on that way.  I had a Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass with Dr. Reyes in McAllen . He was FANTASTIC. I have had no complications (knock on wood) and I am SOOOO glad I did this!!! 

I am now 2 years out from having surgery and I have lost 125 lbs. I have a BMI of 23.1 - Normal (finally)!!!! I am now wearing a size 4 - 6 and totally LOVING it!!! I absolutely LOVE shopping now - actually I think I have become ADDICTED!!! LOL

I am always more than happy to discuss my experience with anyone that is interested. So don't hesitate to contact me!!! 


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7 Year Anniv.
on October 24, 2012 2:00 pm
WOW, I can't believe it's been 7 years since I had my WLS. It was the BEST decision I have ever made next to having my two kids and getting a DIVORCE!!! LOL

I am still maintaining a loss of 125 lbs (give or take a few lbs). Things are CRAZY in my life - way too much information to go into detail here - but I have never regretted this choice.

It's been such a long time since I have posted here - I will try to keep up a little better. Have a great day!!!! T
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I'm in San Antonio!!!
on May 28, 2009 10:06 am
OMG - I can not believe I have not updated since August!!!! Unfortunately, I don't have much time on my hands lately, so this will be quick...........

I moved to SA in March with my daughter and boyfriend. Things are going good. Still maintaining my weight but I need to find a GYM up here!!! LOL


Any SA Peeps..... hit me up - garciatraci@yahoo.com!!!

Much Love, T

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I'm FREE!!!!!
on August 18, 2008 12:32 pm
It's OFFICIAL......... I am FREE, SINGLE, and DIVORCED!!!! I am also going back to my maiden name...... so I will now be Ms. Garza again!!!

It's been a rough coulple of months, but I wouldn't go back. I am hoping to get on with my life now and get back to being ME!!!

THANK YOU to all of you who have sent emails, text messages, and phone calls offering your support. I sincerely appreciate it - I couldn't have gotten here without all of you.....

As far as WLS - I am still maitaining - actually have lost some #'s but not major. I am working out again and I love it.

Thanks again,

Love da ValleyHo310!!!!
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My CRAZY Life....
on June 17, 2008 2:27 pm
Well, I have to start off by saying "My Bad" AGAIN......... I can't believe I haven't updated sinch March. Life has been crazy - that's my story & I'm sticking to it!!!

I am 2 yrs & (almost) 8 mo. out - Still maintaining a loss of 125 #'s. 

I have been slacking off on my protein & vitamins lately - I know - I KNOW but I have a Great Friend who is whiping me back into shape.......

WHY - when I am the LOUDEST one going on about the importance of your protien & vitamins........ Well, I am a creature of routine..... and my routine lately has been turned up side down and side ways.

I am in the process of getting a divorce. My choice. I think my quality of life will improve greatly but he does not want it. It has caused havoc in my life, as well as my kids. I just want to get this over with, so I can get us back into a "routine" and re-claim my LIFE!!!!

I am actually giving a presentation at my support group meeting tonight on joining OH - the importance of keeping updated and joining the Forums!!! 

There are some great things that have happened since my last post - RYD Conference in Dallas / Weekend in Galveston / etc.... I will come back and post those soon!!!

I WILL do better at updating!!! (knock on wood!!!) 

Much Love, Da ValleyHo310

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My Bad..........
on March 5, 2008 2:30 pm
Ok, I have to start with My BAD........I have been telling others about updating their page, and I have not followed my own advise - So, I'm SORRY and here goes!!!!

As of today, I am 2 yrs and 4 months out from surgery. I am still maintaining a loss of 125 lbs. Due to stress (I guess) I have actually lost more lately and am up to 129 lost.... Which for me is not good. I've been told I'm TOO SKINNY.... I am trying to keep to 125 - it's a struggle some times. 

I do a 3 mile walk on a regular basis now. I started out doing it 2x's a week, then 3 but seems like it's a daily thing now. I never thought I would say this.......but MAN, it just feels good. I even jog, too!! Yes, Me - SHUT UP!!! LOL
 

Still doing the Vitamins, of course!!! DON'T want to forget that!!! So, doing great (knock on wood!!) I am very happy I had this surgery!!

The personal life is a whole other ball game!!! But that's life I guess!! Just have to put my "Big Girl Panties On" and deal with it!!! (It's easier said than done!!) LOL
 

That's all got for now..........
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