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Surgeon TestimonialHoward McCollister, M.D.
He is very friendly & helpful.
Only met him the once so far.
They are excellent & very helpful. Always return calls in a timely manner.
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very straight forward & matter a fact.
so far so good.
Member Interests
- Family & Friends - I love to spend time with my husband & daughter.
- Birds - We also have a cockatiel named Woody & a green cheeked Conure named Mischief.
- Birds - I have a 8 month old Sun Conure named Sunnie who is my baby.
- Birds - My daughter got a Hans Macaw & it is neat cause he talks.
- Cats - My daughter also has a cat named Thomas. He is tiger striped.
- Dogs - Sammy is a tan pom/chiuahua mix who is 5 years old.
- Dogs - I have two pomeranians. Missy is a blue & white pom who is 9 years old.
- Sales & Freebies - I sell Partylite Candles during the holidays if anyone is interested.
- Computer Games - I love computer games like cards & internet pogo & yahoo games.
- Religion & Spirituality - I am very active in the Mormon Religion as the Primary President.
Latest Surgery Support Comments
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Good afternoon -
and a Happy ONE
YEAR Re-birthday to
you!!! I know I’m
early – but it’s
better early than
not at all!! I
found this quote and
just love it! When
running up a hill,
it’s alright to give
up as many times as
you wish – as long
as your feet keep
moving. By - Shoma
Morita M.D. I can
only imagine that
your experience has
been wonderful.
Full of changes and
new experiences.
Congratulations to
YOU!!! If you have
an opportunity
and/or haven’t
already, please stop
by and update your
profile! We’d all
love to know how
well you’ve
progressed!!! If
you have a few
moments, please take
the time to send
well wishes to your
fellow “re-birthday”
buddies!!! It’s a
great boost to them
as well as yourself.
Have a FANTASTIC
DAY! RNY 10/31/03
257/133 at GOAL!!!
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Congratulations
being on the losing
side. Best wishes
to you on your WLS
journey. God bless
you!
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Well Liz today is
your new birthday.
You are finally on
the losing side. I
know that you will
do well. I know that
you will be blessed
for all your dreams
to come true.
Remember that I'm
always there for
you.
Dianna
For all those
reading, Liz came
though her surgery
fine, and is
resting.
Click here for the surgery support page
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Support Group on July 11, 2007 8:22 pm
The Virginia WLS Support Group info has changed!! We meet the 3rd Monday of every month from 6 to 7 PM at the Duluth Clinic - Virginia. The address is 1101 9th St N, Virginia.
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My Story
October 8th, 2007
Today I have been married to my wonderful husband for 19 years. Yesterday, I celebrated my 3 year anniversary for Lap RNY Surgery. I am 185lbs currently. That is about 15lbs up from where I was a little over a year ago. I know that isn't great but, I still feel wonderful with my success. I go see my surgeon on Wednesday this week for my 3 year check up. I am finding it hard to stay on track at times. I can tolerate more sugar which isn't good. However; thankfully I still dump when I overload. I never thought I would say that about something so awful. It does remind me however; that I am abusing my tool and that I need to get back on track. Up until school started this year I was walking Monday through Friday about 45 minutes to 1 hour and was walking about 3 to 4 miles. My walking partner however started teaching the early morning religious class at church and we had to stop walking. I still wake up early but, haven't developed a new plan for myself. I do exercise about 20 minutes to 30 minutes during the work day with a young student who has a fitness plan. We mostly work on strength training with the weight machines and then I try to get on the treadmill or eliptical about 10 to 15 minutes a day while we are down at the weight room. So, something is better than nothing. People who see me tell me often how good I look. I also have a pretty good support system of people who keep me on track when I try to slip up and grab that cookie or bar. At work people have started bringing some healthier snacks to share also. I am currently wearing a size 12-14 pants or jeans and a large top. Neither of which I could where before. I am at my high school graduation weight but at that time was wearing size 18-20. I also run a successful support group once a month and have had some support from local exercise professionals and dieticians. What a wonderful 3 years!!
7-17-06I am off that plateau. I am losing again. I have lost about 7 pounds. I quit the grazing. I am making sure to get in my protien even if I have to substitute a couple protien drinks. I schedule a snack in the evening so, I am not tempted to just graze. I also have increased my water intake so, I stay hydrated in this warm weather. As my walking partner just had trouble with kidney stones, I figure it can't hurt to take in that water. Besides the new product I found WaterSensations is the best. I like it better that crystal light. I currently weigh 170 pounds. Hurrah for me!!6-01-06It feels so good to be able to get out and move. I am walking with a partner for about 2 months now and we are up to about 3 miles or so. I know I couldn't have done this 2 years ago. I am up and down about 5 pounds. I have to believe it is muscles building from the walking. I also struggled a little with grazing.4-15-06I am still hanging out around 180 pounds. It is nice to know I maintained my weight through the holidays and winter. This holiday season was a little trickier. I can tolerate a little more sugar than I like. I still can't go overboard thank goodness & I still get sick if I push it. I have started walking again now that the weather is getting nicer & the ice & snow are gone. I went on a bike ride last night for about 1/2 hour and my knees didn't hurt. I haven't ridden bike in forever except my recumbent bike in the basement. Before surgery, I couldn't balance very well and I couldn't go a block with out being short of breath & my knees hurting. Last summer, I still had knee pain. Yesterday was a break through!! Hurrah for me!! I have started a support group in my area there are more and more people out there. I am so glad for being able to be a role model & help others like I was helped. Hope everyone has a great Easter Holiday!! Remember to get out there & exercise!! I remember when I heard people say exercise & I thought ya right!! I am here to testify that exercise really does work to keep you toned and healthy. 12-01-05I am feeling pretty good!! I made it through thanksgiving without a hitch. I definately feel that nothing tastes as good as being thin feels. I am about 175lbs now. I wear large tops & size 12 pants. I couldn't believe it when I put them on. I took my 15 year old daughter to the doctor the other day & realized I weigh about 40 lbs more than her now. She didn't especially like that but, I do. I don't want to be a super model but, it is sure nice to have all those compliments. I am so greatful for the new lease on life & how much healthier I am. Hope everyone has a great holiday. Looking forward to 2006!!10-10-05Happy Re-birth to me. I have my one year check up with my surgeon on the 18th of this month. I stopped in at my family doctor last Friday, Oct 7th, and according to their scales I am down 120 pounds. I am currently 185lbs. I am so excited. I will update more after my surgeon visit.5-11-05I just returned from the doctor. I have lost 93 lbs since Oct. and am currently in size 14-16 jeans & XL tops. The Dr. was so impressed. I feel great & the Dr. said I can expect to lose another 30 to 40 by my 1 year mark. Hurrah!! I just emailed a current photo. It should get posted soon.4-1-05Wow!! Happy April Fools Day!! What a wonderful april fools to wake up to it snowing after yesterday being in the 50's. Well, I can't believe I haven't updated this & I need to submitt a current photo. I am now down under 220 lbs. That is 85 lbs in almost 6 months!! Hurray for me!! I started water aerobic's this past week & I go Mon. & Wed. until school is out. I am so excited because this instructor has us use weights while doing the exercises. I am using 2 lbs. She says it will help tone those flags we all have under our arms. I have also been plateaued for a few weeks so, this is just what I need to get going again. I recently tried on my 16 jeans and can almost get them buttoned. The 18's are getting pretty loose. I just can't believe what a gift I have been given. Yes, I admit at times it is tough because I can't have that pop or cake or candy but, I love the saying I have heard here "Nothing tastes as good as being thin feels!!" People are really beginning to notice & what is even better is I am noticing. I found a picture of me from 3 years ago & thought was that really what I looked like? I hope you all have a great spring. 1-15-05Happy New Year All!! I have been quite neglegtful as of late. I went to the Dr. on the 9th of Jan. and was chastised for only losing 11 lbs. I realize I didnt exactly follow the rules but, now the Dr. wants to see me next month & wants me to see the psycholigist & nutritionist. For petey sakes it was the holidays. I am going to keep my appointment with the Dr. & see if I can see the nutritionist but, I am skipping the psycholigist. We will see how I do next month. I have the blues cause it is so cold and not very sunny.12-27-04Well, Christmas is over & I have to say I handled it better then Thanksgiving. I am almost 3 months out and feeling pretty good. I go to the Dr. on the 6th of January for my 3 month check up. I am however quite pleased with moving down 3 pant sizes & into XL tops from 3X to 4X sizes. I have to say this was by far the best gift I have ever given myself. I still get the head hunger but, a piece of beef jerkey(loaded with protien) does the trick. I don't miss bread or sweets like I thought I would. Well, I have to admit I did at first. It is getting easier everday to just say no to things I would have never passed up before. I will post again after my next appointment.11-29-04Well, Thanksgiving went off with out a hitch. I hope I didn't create any bad habits. I really had a hard time as it was my first holiday & I wanted to eat everything. I did try little bits of most everything I wanted. My family was very supportive & left some sweet potatoes without sugar & marshmallows. I had to try a bite of pumpkin pie & did okay. I am looking forward to my dr. appointment in a couple weeks to see where I am at. I try to stay off the scale at home cause I was weighing myself constantly the first month & was disappointed when my scale didn't match the dr. scale. Happy Holidays to all. 11-11-04I am officially 1 month out! I went to the doctor today & was quite pleased to learn I have lost 20 lbs since surgery. I have lost 35 lbs total so far. I have been doing good since surgery. I am so excited to finally be on the losing side. I also appreciate all the support I have recieved.
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