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  • Name: Carol J.
  • Username: swtjones
  • Location: Valdosta, GA, USA
  • Member Since: 4/14/2008
  • BMI: 42.4
  • Surgery date scheduled
  • Surgery Type: RNY (08/25/08)
  • Surgeon: Muhammad A. Jawad, M.D.
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Goals

be a healthier, happier, and skinnier version of me! And love my new life!

Category: Other   
21 People
 in progress, 
3 People
 achieved this

become a healthy and active Mom and Wife!

Category: Friends and Family   
67 People
 in progress, 
4 People
 achieved this

Run and play with my kids and go swimming with them

Category: Friends and Family   
2 People
 in progress, 
0 People
 achieved this

To be happy to see myself in pictures

Category: Friends and Family   
55 People
 in progress, 
3 People
 achieved this
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Surgeon Testimonial

Muhammad A. Jawad, M.D.
First impression of the staff and all of their help and information was OUT of this World!!
Very friendy, helpful, informative, and patient with all the questions!
Met Dr. Jawad for the first time in May...for the pre-op day, very helpful, and doesn't miss a thing! I wasn't too happy he was concerned about the ticking of my heart at first, but knew he was doing what was best! I hated the thought of post-poning my surgery....BUT...HE is the DOCTOR!!! NOT me!!
I'll be seeing the staff and my Dr. on Thursday..for the pre-op day again...and am anxious to see them all. AGAIN, all are GREAT People, and ROBERT has been a HUGE help with all the letters needed for my hubby for work!!!
Member Interests
  • Pets - We have 2 lovable large dogs, and 2 guinea pigs.
  • Meeting People - Being military we move lots, and it's fun and interesting to meet new friends
  • Darts - Use to play a lot of bar darts...maybe I will start again
  • Shopping, Bargain Hunting & Auctions - love going to yard/garage sales, auctions, antique stores, flea markets
  • Scrapbooks - Just wish I had more time to finish all my WANT to projects
  • Teachers - I respect MOST teachers, and am one myself for under 5years old
  • Married - Happily married for 13 years...and going strong!
  • Rubber Stamping - have a lot of it...just looking for someone to make cards with
  • Country - country music, living in the country...boots and jeans...can't wait!
  • Body Piercings - I have a few...nose, ears, etc.

Latest Surgery Support Comments

  • Comment by Ed W. on 8/26/08 5:36 am
    Welcome to the loser's bench!!! Hope your surgery went well and good luck on your future weight loss journey. Feel free to ask any questions you may have, I am only three weeks out so my first few days are still very fresh in my memory. Good Luck, Ed
  • Comment by Melanie B. on 8/23/08 10:02 am
    Best of luck on Monday Carol. I'd say I'll be thinking of you, but since I'm going in on Monday too - i might be a little busy :) Thanks for your support comments and I'll see ya on the skinny side.
  • Comment by Carol J. on 5/24/08 4:19 pm
    Surgery has been postponed.... did my preop to find out there is something irregular with my ticker (heart). Needless to say everything is on hold until Tuesday, I need to see a cardiologist and get his/her okay before the Dr. will do the surgery. Needless to say, I'm bummed!! Oh, I did find out Angels are volunteers, who may come see you at the hospital and answer any questions you may have.
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swtjones's Blog


Quicker than I thought!
I started this path the beginning of March 2008.  I went to Ocala on Friday the 14th of March for my educational consult, and the first weigh in.
Completed blood work the first time around on the 18th of March.  I was told on the 21st of March I had high cholestrol, and on April 11th I completed my ultrasound.  I originally had a psych. appt. for the 14th of April, only to find out my insurance did not cover it at that office.  So I rescheduled for the 28th of April, and my nutrionist phone consult on the 29th of April.  

We are now at the 19th of May 2008 and all of my tests are complete, of course the insurance has already approved it all, and the doctors office has all of my test results!  THIS Thursday, 22nd of May is my pre-op and surgery is scheduled for Tuesday the 27th of May 2008.

I'm very excited, seeing all the before and after pictures and hoping and praying mine will turn out all good too!  I walk by stores in the mall, and think to myself...soon....  Most of all though, I'm looking forward to running around the yard with my kids, running up the stairs (14 of them), going on bike rides, and hikes with my two boys and my hubby!  

At the same time I'm excited...I'm also getting nervous!  All of the unknown, and not really sure what to be expecting...so wish me luck!

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