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Surgeon Testimonial Bryan Freeman, M.D. I am celebrating my one year surgiversary today!! So, updating my surgeons information just seemed appropriate. They say if you give a 100% surgeon approval rating that it seems suspicious. "THEY" apparently haven't had the pleasure of dealing with Dr. Freeman! I most definitely had a 100% awesome experience pre-op, post-op and over the course of the past year. Bumps in the road should be expected with WLS. Strictures happen. Ulcer's can happen. Bowel issues can also happen. I have had a couple of incidences and even though they were not pleasant, Dr. Freeman treated me with the utmost respect and patience. Some issues can be quite scary. I won't lie, I was very scared at one point when I strictured and had complications, but Dr. Freeman and his PA Tim basically spoiled me rotten with such amazing care! Tim did not leave my side until I was all tucked in and being monitored in the ICU. On top of that, Dr. Freeman had to go to Birmingham to attend a dear friends funeral. And get this, he came BACK to the ICU to check on me on his return to Anniston! He is so compassionate. So caring, and the love of his job exudes from him. I can say the same about Tim, Joyce, Ann, Beverly and everyone that works with Dr. Freeman. I will be forever grateful to all of them. I have a new found love for living my life, and would never have had the courage to go through with my RNY had it not been for finding this group! So for all of those reading this that finds a 100% approval rating for their surgeon suspicious...Dr. Freeman is that exception! Latest Surgery Support Comments
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sweetpea25's Blog
6 months post op
Well, I am 6 months out and had my visit with Dr. Freeman on Monday. I could not have been happier with my success, and he was pleased as well. I am down 75 pounds, and I hope to lose between 25 and 30 more. If I didn't lose another single pound I would be satisfied with the results! So far the only issues I am having is with constipation. I have seen lots of folks posting about the same problem and I'm trying to get things moving along again and keeping it from happening again! Other than that, I have no complaints. I've lost some hair, but it's already beginning to grow backso I'm not stressing about it. Mattie (our oldest daughter) had her 2 year check up Monday with me. She has done wonderfully! Her total weight loss since the week prior to surgery has been 109 pounds. She is 5'9 and weighed in at 171. Her goal is 155, but I think she would be too thin. But hey, she's almost 20 so I would be the same way if I were her. She feels better than ever, and is having a great time going to school and preparing to become a salon owner one day. She has the talent and that's exciting! Reaching the 6 month out point has been an amazing ride. I can eat pretty much anything I want too. But as the saying goes, I chose not to eat much. I don't tempt fate, the last thing I need is to lose the desire to keep losing or maintain what I have lost. I look forward to continuing to lose, and continuing to gain better health with every month that passes. I'm not sure if plastics will be in my future or not. At this point, I'm not concerned with it...but who knows how I will feel in another 12 months? I'm loving my RNY! More than I ever realized i could! ~253/167/140~ 2 Comment(s)
Comment by kdthorn on Mar 01, 2008 at 11:51pm
Congratulations on your Success !!!!!!!
Comment by tarateacher on Mar 04, 2008 at 05:39pm
Hey Cynthia! I haven't seen you on the boards in a good while! COngrats on the weight loss. I'm right there with ya! I'm almost 7 months out myself. Good luck & Keep it up!
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