Username: stefmccool
Location: Grapevine, TX, USA
Member Since: 8/10/2007
BMI: 46.5
Surgery date scheduled
Surgery Type: Lap Band (05/19/08)
Surgeon: David Kim, M.D

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July 14th, 2008 Uploaded on 7/15/08 3:37 pm	Church Christmas Party Dec 14th 2007 Uploaded on 12/15/07 9:35 am
Church Christmas Party Dec. 14th 2007 Uploaded on 12/15/07 9:24 am	New Hairdo Uploaded on 8/17/07 7:51 pm
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Goals

Weigh 165lbs. again and get back into a size 12.

Category: Health

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Surgeon Testimonial

David Kim, M.D
I have my first appt. with him on Wed., Feb. 6th. I met him at the seminar, He was great to talk too. He was patient and kind and answered all of my questions.

I enjoyed my short discussion with Dr. Kim. I will be returning in the next couple of weeks, I have some questions that I need answered about The Book that I received from his office about the surgery.

Dr. Kim did an excellent job and I am healing wonderfully. I enjoyed visiting with his PA John also during my first Post Op visit.

Member Interests

Cats - I have one kitty named Dusty, he is 6 years old.
Theater - I love musicals, but I have not seen one in years.
Meeting People - Always want to make new friends, you can never have enough. :)
Walking
Miniatures - I would like to start a miniature collection someday.
Dancing
Gospel - I love Christian music and the 70's and 80s music.
Reading

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(North Richland Hills, TX) - North Hills Hospital Bariatric Surgery Center

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May 19th, 2008
NEW BIRTHDAY!!!

Lap Band surgery May 19th, 2008
my Journey

July 29th, 2008
on July 29, 2008 4:04 am

I was fired from my job yesterday and I am still in shock. Looks like now I have LOTS of time to exercise, eat right and get healthy. I will be spending more time in God's Word also since I never seemed to make time for that either. I have put a few pounds back on, eating more than I should. Not sure what to do with myself now.

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July 15th, 2008
on July 15, 2008 3:29 pm

It has been almost 2 months since my surgery and I have lost 25lbs. from my highest weight! So that is really good, and I am happy with that.
I am no longer having headaches or heartburn and my blood pressure is really low again so I stopped my blood pressure medicine.
I went to my surgeon's office and got a fill last week. I got 3 cc's and it seems to help with restriction. I am back to eating a couple of small meals a day. I need to get more exercise again, but I have been really busy with different classes I am taking at church and with my schooling online.
I will be moving from Grapevine back to the Kansas City area next month. I am looking forward to going home and will be looking for a job when I get back there. So please keep me in your prayers, so that I will be be able to get a job after getting settled in.
I am going to post a picture I took yesterday, my face is starting to look smaller already. I am also back down a size - - went from a 26/28 to a 22/24. I also wore a pair a jeans that were too tight to pull up and a shirt that was too small, so I am starting to shrink. :) I have lost 7 1/2 inches so far.

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Pre-Op and Optifast - May 11th - Mother's Day
on May 11, 2008 7:17 pm

I had my Pre-Op visit on Wednesday, May 7th. It was easy and exciting because it is making it more real to me now. Started Optifast also on Tuesday, enough though I have not been able to just drink the shakes every day. It is really hard to stick to liquid only each day. I am praying for strength and going to work to stick to it tomorrow. Today is Mother's Day and I called my son yesterday to remind him and then he did call me today. I guess when they are 18, Mother's Day is not on the top of their priority list. It has been 20 years since I met my ex-husband and my life took a dramatic turn and I am SO thankful to God that I get this "do-over" and I get to start again. I am really looking forward to becoming healthy and whole again.

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April 16th, 2008
on April 16, 2008 10:52 am

Went and saw Dr. Kim today. He is a really nice person and answered all of the questions and concerns that I had. And He even gave me some more information that I did not ask about.
So I am cutting out the sugar again today - so far- so good today. Dr. Kim said that it will help him tremendously if I can lose any weight before the surgery to help shrink my liver. So I will do that so that there will not be any problems after the surgery.
It seems REAL now, like it is TRULY going to happen and I am getting REALLY excited about it!!

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April 14th 2008
on April 14, 2008 9:01 pm

I am still really excited about my upcoming surgery. I have been trying to eat low carb to lose some weight before the 2 week liquid fast but I don't seem to be able to do that. I have been eating like crazy and of course eating all kinds of sweet foods also. I did quit smoking my occasional cigarettes too a couple of weekends ago since my Doctor's office said that they would test for nicotine at my Pre-Op blood work appt. and if you have any nicotine, they would cancel or reschedule the surgery. I definitely DO NOT want that to happen. I am really ready for this new life to begin - - excited and scared somewhat too of the "unknown". HOWEVER I do know that God is in control of my life and with His help and knowing that I can do ALL things through Christ who strengthens me, I will not be fearful. I continue to work on myself internally so that I will not have too many issues after the surgery when I will not be able to stuff down my emotions anymore. Looking forward to being light and healthy inside and out! :)

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