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Goals

Fit in an airplane seat comfortably

77 People
 in progress, 
47 People
 achieved this

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

791 People
 in progress, 
592 People
 achieved this
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Rita Anderson
Dr. Anderson and her staff are amazing! After about 10 minutes of listening to Dr. Anderson speak in her seminar, I knew that this was the surgeon I wanted to trust my life with. She has an outstanding support staff, and her bariatric coordinator (Susie) is an angel. There were days where I thought Susie wanted my insurance approval more than I did. My first impression of Dr. Anderson was \"Wow, it's amazing how in tune this woman is with her patients\" She was genuinely empathetic and did not beat around the bush when it came to the topic of Obesity. She was up front and honest and made it clear that her top priority was a successful, complication free, surgery. rnI can personally attest that this is what was delivered. She told me up front that there was a chance that she would not be able to do my surgery laparoscopic due to my height. I told her that I trusted her decision, especially after she made it clear that she does not sew her patients up unless she's 110% certain that there is no risk of a leak, and that if it means opening her patient up to hand sew everything, then so be it. It's very important to have that piece of mind that you are in the hands of a perfectionist. rnRecovery has been amazing. I've felt like a new person since waking up in recovery. The night of surgery I was able to get up and walk several laps around the hospital, and I continued to do so for the next 2 days. I honestly believe I could have gone home within 24 hours because I was feeling that good. My wounds are healing perfectly, and I've lost almost 30 lbs my first week. Dr. Rita's bedside manner is top notch, and I will never forget seeing her for the first time after surgery, she gave me an enormous hug. Her support staff is phenomenal, the care at Kettering Hospital (where she performs the surgery) is first class, and the after care and support groups tied to her office is more than anyone could ask for. I highly recommend Dr. Rita. It's a great piece of mind to be operated on by a master of her craft.
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Latest Surgery Support Comments

  • Comment by sanjali23 on 3/4/09 5:50 pm
    I just don't know if the world can handle it...you silly you're gonna be too hot to handle:-) Good luck and I am praying for you and I know you'll be just fine.
  • Comment by utleysmom on 3/4/09 3:23 pm
    I hope all is well and you are up and about as soon as possible!
  • Comment by Irishcoda on 3/4/09 1:53 pm
    Hi, I saw you are having surgery today and wanted to send along my best wishes for a very speedy recovery!
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Random Mumblings
posted on 3/8/09 4:44 am
I'm going to chalk yesterday up as a first day home from the hospital learning experience day
I only got half of my multi vitamins in, 1/4 of my calcium in.  I got my Iron and Zinc in as well as my protonics.  I got 70 grams of protien in as well.
I think I might have gotten 48 ozs of water in and ate about 1/4 cup of food (shari's buffalo chicken)

My OnQ pain ball came out last night (I think my body pushed one of the leeds out and I removed the other leed)

I got a TON of walking in

I wasn't too compliant with the breathing tool, but I did practice breathing while I walked.

I finally passed gas yesterday!!  And oh my goodness, my tummy gurgles like an angry monster all day long.  (no pain, just grumblings)

I slept through the night last night, but woke up several times becaus I was dreaming about eating bad foods and woke up freaked out because of the way I was eating.  Isn't that pathetic... i never have nightmares, but now I spaz out due to eating poorly in my dreams.

I woke up this morning dehydrated and feeling icky.  Just drank 16 ozs of water and took my first multi vitamin.   Today will be a better day!


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