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Goals

to get a Master's degree

11 People
 in progress, 
1 Person
 achieved this

Complete a Novice triathlon

1 Person
 in progress, 
1 Person
 achieved this

Buy clothes at a regular store...not a plus size store.

797 People
 in progress, 
594 People
 achieved this

weigh under 200 lbs!

706 People
 in progress, 
521 People
 achieved this

Weigh less than 250 pounds!

42 People
 in progress, 
63 People
 achieved this
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Surgeon Testimonial

Monte Schwartz, M.D., FACS
My first impression was that Dr. Schwartz was very professional, and detail in his approach. This impression did not change as the process went on. His staff has continued to be very helpful as both my wife and I have had RNY procedures. The staff took a personal approach to our procedures and healing. Also, they were willing to set up multiple follow up appointments and assist in processing short term disability paperwork. They had an excellent surgery preparation seminar and support group meetings are held weekly. Dr. Schwartz helped me feel that this wasn't a \"cookie cutter\" surgery, but addressed the entire process with a personalized approach. His staff is FAB.
Member Interests
  • Musical Performance - Have sung extensively up until the last couple years.
  • Parenting - Proud parent of 4 children ages 1-7 at time of surgery
  • Bicycling - Owner of a Schwinn Beach Cruiser. Look forward to riding it again!
  • Mormonism - Active member the Mormon faith, for more info visit http://mormon.org/
  • Antique - Proud owner of a '72 VW Baja bug
  • Cancer Survivor - Childhood cancer survivor. In fact, My RNY incision utilized old scars

Latest Surgery Support Comments

  • Comment by necdemi on 3/26/07 6:39 pm
    Well you are officially one of my WLS partners and tomorrow night this time, we will be able to take a seat on the Loser's Bench. I know you are as excited as I am. I wish you all of the best and a wonderful recovery. Just think, this time next year we will be giving out advice and celebrating our 1 year surgiversary. God Bless Necole
  • Comment by DAN PACKARD on 3/12/07 11:32 pm
    David I am glad to hear you have your surgery date coming up soon. You will be in our prayers for a very uneventful surgery and a speedy recovery. Your life is about to change forever. If you have not already done so, drop by the Men's Board and say hello. Dan
  • Comment by LavenderLoco on 3/10/07 6:57 pm
    Wishing you a smooth and safe surgery, speedy and easy recovery and all the best as you begin your exciting, life-changing journey. Many Blessings!
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11 months out: Big Set-back-- Broken Hip
on February 6, 2008 7:07 pm
A few days after my last post, on Jan 11th, I was leaving for an early morning bike ride, and my front tire slipped on some ice.  Before I knew it, I had fallen on my left side, breaking my left hip.  A few hours later I was in surgery having a plate and a bunch of screws permantly added to my hip.  A month later, my condition is getting better, but I'm still unable to put any weight on my left leg.  Per my doctor, I'm still looking at another 4-6 weeks before returning to work.  Life has had to slow WAAAY down, and I'm home on short term disability.  Definately a big adjustment to go from triathlon training to old man "walker" training.  I only have to take pain medicine to sleep at night now, which is good.

--Dave
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