Name: Rebecca C.
Username: Trin_Deore
Location: OR
Member Since: 1/15/2007
BMI: 43.3
Surgery date scheduled
Surgery Type: RNY (05/09/07)
Surgeon: Clifford Deveney, M.D.

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Surgeon Testimonial

Clifford Deveney, M.D.
I have meet Dr. Deveney, he seems to be a nice person. He was in a hurry during our pre op and got straight to the points that needed to be made. He took the time to answer any and all questions my husband and I had.

Latest Surgery Support Comments

Comment by gayla.esch on 5/12/07 11:59 pm

Can't wait to hear from you - I know you did well in your surgery, and that you have had some good success in losing already! Let me know when your up and moving around a little better! Gesch

Comment by Celest J. on 5/8/07 7:16 pm

Sending lots of love and good vibes your way. Big hugs, Celest

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I'm Rebecca, I'm 28 years old with a husband of 10 years and a 2 3/4 year old son. I'm so in love with my husband and I truly love being a mother. One thing in my life that I have struggled with is my weight. All my life I have been the heaviest one of my family, and friends. It has been hard. I started this WLS journey in Oct 2006.

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7 months out!
on December 1, 2007 9:35 am

Where has the time gone?? I can't believe it has been almost 7 months. I have lost 95 lbs and now weigh 167 and I'm wearing a size 10. I'm loving life! I can't believe how different everything is now. Most for the good, some for the bad. I have to tell you I spent my whole life hiding behind being fat and now that the fat is gone I'm having to deal with other things about myself I don't really like. I'm very much a people pleasure and I will give all that I have to a fault. Its sad really, I have realized that a lot of my friendships are not good healthy ones were we are both giving. My husband and I are going through some of these very issues also because I'm not just going to wonder through life anymore. I'm going to have a voice and I want to be heard. So I must talk about the good things now. I get up every morning and am grateful. I love the new me, I love what I see when I look in the mirror. I am much more confident. I do my hair and makeup everyday and walk taller and with pride. I can eat more then I thought I would be able too, Almost a whole slice of pizza or a piece of toast and 1/4 apple. Food is just not as big of a deal as it used to be and that is WONDERFUL!!

Well I think thats about all I have to say. Hugs to all my friends!

Rebecca

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Crazy Thoughts 15 weeks out
on August 22, 2007 5:32 pm

This is a thought that I have been having. I can honestly say that I used to over eat. I mean I can't believe how much I used to eat. Before I would eat with other people a normal large amount then hide and eat more. I didn't want people to know how much I was really eating. Don't get me wrong this wasn't every day but it is way more then I would like to admit.

Another thing that occurred to me is when I was laying in bed like a light bulb going off "OMG did I really have this surgery" this was just the other day. I can't believe this is for life. That I will never be 200lbs again. I can't wrap my brain around the fact that I had surgery that will affect the rest of my life. I have dreamed about this for 5 or 6 years and its here. The surgery is done the pain is over (knock on wood) and the weight loss and life style change is well in way. I hope that I can be a true success and talk to other people who want this surgery.

I read the post from Amy Williams on the RNY board about the choice we all have to make. It reminded me of when I was 1 month out. I was at the drs office waiting for my post op and one of the people from my support group who I knew WAY before I had surgery ran over to me and said "OMG don't you just love this surgery? Wouldn't you recommend this to EVERYONE" and I replied NO, I wouldn't and thats true. This has been a much harder road then I dreamed it would be. The feelings and thoughts I have had to deal with. The fact that I can't have the things I love and that I can't eat as much as I want are all things I have had to deal with. I would say I think it was a great choice for me. I'm happy now.

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3 months post op
on August 16, 2007 7:11 pm

Well I must say its been a crazy ride! I'll get right to the numbers, I have lost 62lbs and over 30 inchs I went from a size 22 tight to a 14/16. I hit 199 the other day but I have been bouncing between 202 and 199 and its driving me crazy. I hope I can get so I never see 200 again. I have been visiting my dad the last month and it has been a little hard because they don't eat like I do but I'm really doing my best. I have been working out and I enjoy that for the most part. Some days going is a challange but once I'm there I'm happy. I think of the long term. I have to say I don't know why everyone else around me has decided that now is a good time to lose weight LOL. I do have a weekness and that is Sugar free stuff. I need to stop because its not like its fat or calorie free. I"m going to get some of the fudgesicles because they have less calories then a lot of other things. Over all I'm doing good. I'm happy that I did this for myself and I can't wait to get to goal or at least to see the scale moving in the right direction again!

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6wk post op appt update
on June 27, 2007 8:31 pm

Well I had my 6 week appt on monday (was a little late, I'm 7 wks now) and it was a good appt. I didn't meet with the surgeon and that was ok with me because he is just to busy to take time for me lol. I have lost 39lbs and 9 inches of my waist. Food is going down fine as long as I eat slow. I still struggle with getting in all my water and protein and I think its just because I can't eat enough. I spend a lot of the day choosing between food and water, I know it will get better. There is one thing that I struggle with and that is I feel lonely, I have a very supportive family and my hubby has been wonderful. When I talk with them I know they don't really understand. They try and I do a lot of explaining but when I get to talk to someone who has had surgery I feel like a different person. I was waiting for my appt and I ran into someone from the support group. We just talked and talked, it was very nice. Then I ran into Gayla and I meet her here on OH and wow it was so nice to see and meet her. I just wish I had more friends or at least one that lived by me who has had the surgery and that I could go and do stuff with. I know I must sound crazy and I'm sure this too shall pass. Overall things are good, I still miss my food and going out to eat is not fun anymore and that is what I wanted so now if I could just remember this when I get the urge to eat out LOL.

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1 Month Post OP
on June 9, 2007 8:24 pm

I just wanted to check in as its my one month anniversary. I am shocked that a month has gone by. It seems like just yesterday that I was having surgery. I am on soft foods and I have to say I'm getting really sick of them. I'm excited about trying new foods soon. I have never been a huge meat fan so having protein first has been hard. I can't wait for a peanut butter and jelly sandwich lol. My energy is back for the most part and that is nice. I still don't feel wonderful yet but everyday is a step in the right direction. I have lost 29 lbs and my clothes are all getting big. Some of the stuff that didn't fit me before is now fitting and the stuff that did fit I'm swimming in. My 10th wedding anniversary is in less then 2 weeks and were off to Vegas! I went shopping for new dresses and just felt amazing! I ended up getting 2 I just couldn't chose one. I know they will not fit for a super long time but thats ok its worth me feeling like a princess for the trip! ok thats all for now, I'll blog again soon!

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