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  • Comment by Jennifer Keeney on 6/3/09 7:21 am
    Congratulations! Today is your big day!!! I want to wish you a textbook and uneventful surgery and a speedy recovery. We have a warm and welcoming seat on the loser's bench for you!!!!!!! =D
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    Congratulations on your big day! We'll keep a seat warm and ready for you on the loser's bench!!
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1/9/2013
on January 9, 2013 9:34 pm

It's hard to believe it will be 4 years since my surgery. I have to say it's been great. I hold my weight steady around 125-128. I think it's where my body feels most comfortable. And truthfully I can't complain. I've became a lil slack with protein and Vit's. I still find it really hard to impossible to eat chicken or steak. Drinking is a problem for me. I don't consume much fluid and what I do has to be hot. Hot Tea or Coffee. Cold hurts or I should say it's uncomfortable. I'm don't have any other issues. and am very happy. This past year I got my first Grand daughter. Being a Mimi is soooo amazing!!!  she will be 1 this month :) and I learned tonight grandbaby #2 is on it's way!!! How exciting! Hope all are doing well!!  Back on track for this gal!!

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3yr Blood work (7-23-2012)
on August 23, 2012 2:26 pm
Calcium 9.6 (normal 8.5-10.5)
Folate >24.4 NG/ML (normal 3.0-17.5)
Glucose 85 (normal 70-110)
Albumin 3.8 (normal 3.2-5.0)
Protein 6.7 (normal 6.0-8.3)
Hemoglobin 14.0 (normal 12.0-16.0 for females)
Hgb A1C 6.4 (normal less than 7.0)
Iron 88 (normal 40-160)
Potassium 4.2 (normal 3.5-5.0)
PTH 87 (normal 12-72)
Vitamin B1 114 NMOL/L (normal 87-280)
Vitamin B12 813 (normal 210-705)
Vitamin D-25 85 (normal 20-100)
Uric Acid 7.1 (normal 2.5-8.0)
White Blood Cell Count 6.9X1000 (normal 4.8-10.8)

Note: Start taking 325mg (65) Ferrous Sulfate, One tab daily.  
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3 yrs out and Dr appt tomorrow...
on July 22, 2012 3:58 pm
well tomorrow is really making me nervous. I have gained 10lbs in the past year. Not sure if it the stretching of my pouch, hysterectomy, or taking my pouch for granted. I still consume around 1000-1200 Cal's a day. Up until my stretch I threw up almost every single day..now I don't. I think it played a huge role in my weight loss from day one. I still have a really hard time with meats..almost all meat chokes me except fish.Over all I make fairly good choices. I do include multi grain bread to my diet. But no major carbs..I'm very aware of each one I take in. I use MyfitnessPal to journal. I waitress so I'm moving all day and then I sit with my granddaughter in the afternoon. No real strenuous exercise. I know I'm just rambling on worried is all. I'm 5ft 1 weighing anywhere from 125-130. although I'm nervous what McNatt will say..I must say although a gain I can eat now at ease without throwing my guts up(except meat) and my skin/Body looks better. Not as wrinkled and old looking :)  anyway..I pray I make it through this appt with out feeling totally down and ashamed.
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Gaining, hysterectomy
on December 2, 2011 3:33 am
Help..I had a hysterectomy on OCT7,2011. It's been 8wks and I'm gaining weight. Not sure if it's due to surgery(people say hysterectomy made them gain) or just being home not working, laying around.  I'm 2 1/2yrs out. Is weight gain normal. My pouch can hold more..very comfortably and that's scary! The carb monster is deff my enemy! Geeeezzz and it's the holidays. Dear lord let this be a minor set back that I will shed once I'm back to work full force. I waitress..haha but lots of walking! 
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Maintenance..
on September 1, 2011 6:55 am
1000 calories
100-115g. carbs
60-65g.Protein
30% fat from calories (30g.Fat)

  Per day!!!!
 HELP
This is what my dietition told me to follow for maintenance.
I've gained a few pounds and I DO NOT like it! (5-6lbs)
I need sample menu's please that fall in the range she gave me. I believe I've gotten a lil too comfortable and sloppy w/ my eating.


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Well lets see..My name is Candace..Most people call me Candy.I'm 37. Married to my high school sweetheart Tony. Now for 19 years. We have two boys Dustin&Jordan..and our two miniature Schnauzers Yoko&Lennon. Outside of my family..I work all the time. So I don't wanna say much about that..I waitress. Live in a small town..kinda back woods.he-he I love the outdoors..traveling, riding the Harley with no destination, going to music festivals. I'm a day dreamer, PJ's kinda girl..Fascinated with Lips..love cheesecake and the smell of rain.  I laugh at stupid shit. Taking pics is awesome..if there not of me..LOL.  and chat'n with my family and friends.

That's pretty much my story!  I guess I should have told..you guys why I'm here but I think we all have the same story...right? Lets see I'm a 5ft. Rollie pollie..it kinda jiggles when I move( guess you could say I get jiggy with it) lmao..wasn't always this way..not until I had my boys! Mom loves you anyway!  And a Lil too much junk in the drunk.!

I'm a diabetic 17yrs now..insulin dependent..high blood pressure...cholesterol ,and degenerative disk disease
I pump my system with meds daily..and I'm sick of it! I just want to be healthy...again! 


Update!!!  Since surgery I have to report..I am OFF all meds&insulin..I now take Nothing!!! All signs of diabetes is resolved!! I pray it will remain that way!!

               CANDACE <3's TONY
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SPRING'S HERE!: flowers within by soooosh.

Spring is a time of rebirth it's Nature's way of saying, '' Lets Party!! " `~Robin Williams~

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Documentation:
February 18: 1st Seminar Dr.McNatt
March 4: 2nd Seminar Fuzz
March 7 Mailed Packet
March 12 WFUBMC received packet in Review
March 19 Received First Appt. date with Dr. McNatt in mail
March30 Dr.McNatt first consult 11:00
April 2 Visit with Phsyc..Jeffery Smith 2:00
April 14 First Appt with Nut..Amber Norris 10:00
April 21 Michelle called needs last 5 year Medical History
Also received my Surgery date June 3
May 8 Insurance packet was submitted
May 15 called insurance ..Pending
May 18 Pre OP..8:00
Surgery clinic..Final visit with Dr.McNatt before surgery..10:15
May 20 Insurance still Pending
May 22 Called Insurance around 10:30 said it was being reviewed..went to work at 11:00
Michelle called around 1:00 and I received the awesome news..
Yup..APPROVED!!
May 26..Called Financial resource..Anthem BCBS covered 100% with no copay or deductible! Thank you Anthem BCBS!! I am truly Thankful&Blessed!!


          ~June 3 Surgery~

 Surgery went well..It lasted 3 1/2 hours..recovery was an additional 1 1/2 hours. Thank god it's over! I had to stay an extra night in the hospital due to Fever and High heart rate. But I came home Saturday with no problem. I'm very sore. And it's hard to get in all my liquids, protein, vitamins and med's. I know it's gonna take time. My husband Tony and my sister have been great!! I'm thankful for them both!  
Hugs to everyone here for being so supportive..Thanks for all the prayers and warm wishes!

July 9,2009 First post op visit at 5 weeks Things are going great I'm down 34Lbs. My battle wounds have healed nicely. I need to up the exercising. Next visit will be in September.

September 24,2009 Second Post Op check up at 3 months. Weighing in at 140lbs. I'm down 61lbs. YAY!! Thats what 80% of what I need to lose. Not alot more to report. I'll know more when I get my blood work results back. My hair is starting to fall out..not bad though..thank god I have thick hair!! I'm really seeing the need to join the GYM..lots of sagging skin ;(  Yuck! My new addiction is shopping. Can't stay away from the malls and Dept. stores. Better than being addicted to food. No food taste as good as being thin&healthy feels!!! Next Dr. Appt will be December 17@ 9;30a.m.

Dec 17,2009 3rd PO check up at 6months. Weighing in at 124lbs. That puts me at 77lbs. gone forever..I pray. Dr. McNatt is pleased with my progress. Blood work came back good. New  surgeon goal 115-110lbs. Not sure if hubby thinks thats good. He says not to lose No more.. ;) 

June 3... 4th PO check up...One year out! Made goal of 115. McNatt was very pleased. Thinks I may have a mild stricture. Gonna run scope down and if so do balloon dialation. Freaking about that. Next check up appt. Sep 23..9:00am 


Next Appt. w/ McNatt June 23,2011

HW/SW/CW/1st.GW/2nd.GW/GW
 201/191/115/150/120/115

**0lbs. to go from CW 115 to GW 115**
 Dr.'s new goal 110 ..thats 5lbs. thats gotta go. We'll see what happens!

Update Jan2,2011  gained 5lbs. during Holidays!!  That HURTS!!
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I FEAR FOOD! It's the Devil!!!