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Eric Bour
Dr. Eric Bour is one the best surgeons in the upstate. Well, I think he is the best. He really cares about his patients and wants what is best for them. I really like him. He has a good sence of humor too. Some say they don't like his bedside manor it's probably because they aren't being compliant. He will let you know if you aren't. I so glad I did my research and chose him. Thanks Dr. B.
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  • Family & Friends - I enjoy being with family and friends
  • Humor - I love to laugh
  • Dogs - I have black Lab name Snoop.Snoop passed away. Now we have Blk Lab Named Shadow.
  • Cars - Me and my hubby love Drag Racing (NHRA) Go John Force
  • Movies - Comedy, horror, suspence-thrillers, animal movies
  • Music - I like alittle of everything (oldies 70's 80's) Rock
  • Amusement Parks - Roller Coasters Love them
  • Beachcombing - walking on the beach -peaceful
  • Road Trips - enjoy traveling
  • Speed Boats - I love to ride in speed boats

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  • Comment by anewbecboo on 3/4/08 11:16 pm
    Well sweetie, you should be on the loser's bench by now!! I meant to do this last night, sorry! I'm praying for a successful surgery, a smooth and speedy recovery, and the ability to use your tool for optimal success for a heathier and thinner new you!!! May God bless your journey! biggest hugs, Becky
  • Comment by K-in-PA on 3/4/08 6:08 am
    Best wishes for a smooth sailing surgery and speedy recovery!
  • Comment by inofwls on 3/4/08 5:47 am
    Hello Teresa, I am wishing you a text-book wls and a speedy recovery, see you on the loser's bench!
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My name is Teresa Madigan. I turned the big 50 6/07. I'm married. Third times the charm. My husband doesn't have a weight problem and he doesn't nag me about mine. I have had a weight problem about all my life. I remember me & my Mama being on diets together when I was 15. So, I've had to deal with the fat years and the thin years.YoYo! That should be my middle name.I've tried all kinds of diets. But the weight always comes back. With extra pounds to boot.

I can't wait til I can have the surgery. There's things I can't wait to do again. I know to some people this may sound funny but I want to go to Six Flags and be able to fit in all the rides. I want to go dancing without jiggling like jello after I stop.

My sister and I going on this trip together. ( Surgery) I know it will really help her with her health problems. I want to see her breath better. I worry about that alot. I have my own health problems, Sleep apnea, arthritis, high blood pressure and don't forget high cholesterol. So being 298 or 300 pounds and 5' 4" doesn't help. I want to get healthy and be able to live longer. The rate I was going I would not last very long. But I'm ready to reclaim my life and live.

My username I spelled my name the way we pronounce it and 57 is the year I was born.
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Just another day......
on May 27, 2009 7:02 am
Just another day...... Not.  Hubby got a job, finally!!!!!!
To catch up on other things. My weight is still about the same. I'm ok with that.
I had to go to an orthopedic surgeon to see what is wrong with my right hip.
He says, I need a hip replacement. I have a bone spur on my hip too. It's caused by arthritis. Then he tells me I'm too young for a hip replacement. WHAT? Too young?
I had a shot of cortisone(sp.) put in my hip. It lasted all of 2 days. So that was just a waste. I go back to see him next week. So I will have to see what course he will take next. I hate to have surgery but I'm tired of hurting so much.
I guess I'll find out next week. Later..........
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Mother's Day
on May 10, 2009 11:58 pm
  Well, another Mother's Day came and went. Justin didn't come see me.
He did call and leave a message. At least it's better than last year. I didn't
hear anything.
   I was missing my Mama so much today. For the last 2 wks. I have dreamed
about her. I just wish she could see me & Barbara after all the weight loss.
She would be proud.
   Still my heart just aches because I miss her. It makes me mad when others
don't even go see or call their Mom. They just don't know how lucky they
are to have them here. That goes for Dad's and Grandparents too.
It makes you feel so alone to know they have all passed on.
I do have my siblings, thank goodness.
   Just a depressing day to me. Sorry. Well, that's about it for now, Later....
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Girl's Get Away
on March 18, 2009 9:28 pm
My sister, niece and I went on a girl's get away. We went to Savannah, GA. We didn't know they were having a huge celebration for St. Patrick's Day. We were going to go see the sights and maybe go to Paula Deen's restaurant and some shopping. We had a blast.

When we left home it was really raining and cold. When we got down there it was really warm and sun was out. We had to change clothes. I had on a sweat shirt and was burning up. I had to put on a short sleeve shirt. We ended up going and buying some shorts and capris. It was so weird that it was that warm.

We walked alot, which did us good. We ate at some different places. We didn't eat at Paula Deen's but we did eat at her brothers restaurant, Uncle Bubba's. The food was great. We made pictures out there. It's really a very comfortable, down home type place. The food was great. I did make the mistake of trying to eat dessert. I tried the key lime pie. OMG, it was great. the crust was amazing. But then it happened........ I got sick. The sugar did it. That's all that came up. Sis got sick too, she tried some of my pie too. We knew better. But we did it anyway. But it did taste soo goood. I just wish they had a sugar free version.

I got my first massage while we were down there. It was heavenly. I will do that again. We went to the massage college to help them get their hours in. I got a male massuse. I was a little nervous and didn't know what to expect. I didn't realize how much I needed that. It got rid of the knot in my shoulder. I was so relaxed. Great experience.

We went down to River Street where they were having all the festivities. They were alot of crazy stuff going on. Everyone was wearing beads like in New Orleans. They allowed everyone to walk around with beer or mixed drinks as long as they weren't bothering anyone or falling down drunk. I tripped on that. We went in all the little shops and checked them out. We did go in Paula Deen's store and looked around. It's right next to the restaurant.

Boy, some of those people were wild. Too wild for me. It was an experience.

We had a good time and it was fun. I'm ready to do this again. Well, maybe go somewhere else the next time. We went to Tybee Island too. We got some numbers for some of the houses that are for rent for vacations. We may do this this summer.
That's about it. Later..........
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1 Year Doctor Visit
on March 5, 2009 10:28 pm

   I had my 1 year nutrition and Doctor visit today. The only thing nutritionist told my is to drink more water. I kind of knew that because I hate to drink water. But I will try to do better. Dr. Bour said, that the labs looked great. To keep up what I've been doing. To stay on the vitamin D.  my next appointment will be October 1st. I will have labs before this visit too.
   I'm so glad that the vitamin D was working. I was a little worried about that. I'm gonna keep taking that too, I think it has really helped with my hip. I don't have as much pain as I did before I was taking it. So it's helping my bones. yea !
   Barbara, made a few new pictures of me today to add to my photos. I was wearing her shirt. I didn't think I could wear her shirt but surprize I could. I thought I was way bigger than her but I'm not as big as I thought I was. That's part of the body image thing. I've got to get me some new shirts. All my other shirts are getting big on me. I've got to quit buying XL. I can wear medium or large, according to the cut. Well, that's about it. Later.............

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1 YEAR OUT
on March 4, 2009 1:15 pm
   It's been 1 year ago today that I started this journey. I had hoped to reached Dr.'s goal but I didn't make it. I still have 20 more pounds. I will get there. With spring and summer coming up, I think it will come off. I think about how hard it was the first month of this journey, but I made it through it. I'm just so glad to to be where I am. It has been 22 years since I have been able to wear a size 14. I'm just glad to be in regular sizes instead of plus sizes.
    Well, everything at work has gotten a little better. Now we just have to worry about the effects of the economy on our jobs. They told us in a meeting today that we are ok for the next 2 months. After that they will evaluate as needed. So in other words we still have a job for now. I don't know if we will see any lay-offs or not. Well, not in the near future. Who knows what will happen later on this year.  It's just a wait and see thing I guess. 
     I guess that's it for now. I still haven't taken my measurements. I need to do it so I can see what my results are for a year.
     Later..........
    I finally took my measutements.
Breast...........40 1/2
waist.............34 1/2
hips...............42 1/2
R leg.............21 1/2
L leg.............22
R calf............14
L calf............15
R arm...........11 1/2
L arm...........12
R forearm......9
L forearm.......9 1/2
neck...............13

Total inches lost since surgery......70 inches    Weight loss since surgery....79lbs.  Total Wt. loss 130 lbs.
  
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Hello, my name is Teresa.  I am just getting started on this road to the new Me. I will be going to the seminar 9-13-07. It's the first step of many steps I know. But I'm ready! I'm like many others I've been on many diets and they worked for awhile but it comes back and then some. My siblings have the same problems. We haven't all been small at the same time in years. I think once I have this surgery . Maybe they will do the same. 
I'm married and my husband has been very supported of me. He hasn't said anything about my weight but I know he probably would like the new me better. His concern is my health, that's my concern too. I want to do this for me and my health.
I have one son that's 20. I know he's been alittle ashamed of my size. But what child doesn't feel that way about something like that.
I have always felt like there was a thin person inside that wants to get out. So I'm going to let it out. I've always used comedy as my weapon of choice. I always make fun of myself before anyone else could. It was easier that way. Also it didn't hurt if I said it. I am going to work on that too. No more jokes. I'll take it one little step at a time.