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on May 18, 2008 7:25 am
waist 39 in
hips 43 in
thigh 24 in
chest Under breast 37 in
breast 41 in
204 pounds!
1 comment | Click here to leave a comment.hips 43 in
thigh 24 in
chest Under breast 37 in
breast 41 in
204 pounds!
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Surgeon Testimonial Mark A. Shina M.D. Dr. Shina was very informative. He left no stone unturned in the seminar portion of my consultation. He addressed all the risks very thoroughly and addressed every possible question in layman's terms. Dr. Shina is very straight forward and to the point but at the same time had a sense of humor that was shining through. His staff were friendly and helpful. There is an aftercare program in place that is mandatory if I read it right. I can't wait to start my life changing process with his staff and himself. I am very confident that I choose the right place to be for this surgery. Member Interests
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3 month stats on May 18, 2008 7:25 am
1 month Stats! on March 18, 2008 1:56 pm Well, it's been a month now. I am doing good...except for my strictures....
Be the first to leave a comment.Here is the stats: 225 pounds! 17 pounds since surgery day! waist 44 in -3 hips 47 in -1 thigh 26 in -3 chest Under breast 38 in -3 breast 44 in -4 neck 15 in -0
Had my scope on March 8, 2008 5:10 pm Had my scope this morning. I had a stricture and he had to stretch it with a balloon that went in the scope....He said I may have to have it done again in a few weeks....
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Update on me on March 7, 2008 3:44 pm Well, I ended up in the ER day before yesterday....I was having severe chest pains and could hardly breathe. The day before that I had went to the doctor for my 2 week checkup and told him I've been having pain on and off. He scheduled me for a scope tomorrow. I thought it was normal part of healing until I experienced the severe "attack" day before yesterday. Well, I was in so much pain I couldn't take it. It hurt to breathe and I had to force myself. I went in and they xrayed me.....and took some blood also gave me 2 bags of fluid in my IV. My potassium was low...I am thinking that may have played a big part in my pain? Not sure but I guess we will see tomorrow!
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on February 20, 2008 4:25 pm I came home today from the hospital..all the doctors that came to see me said I was doing great and couldn't believe that I was doing so well.
1 comment | Click here to leave a comment.Let me tell you a little about what happened. Monday I went in to Norton Suburban around 10 and they took me back to a preop room. after getting my urine and taking some blood I took my clothes off and put a lovely gown. They went and brought hubby back with me. a little bit later the surgeon came in to make sure that it was still a go and told me I could back out still...I was like NO WAY! After he left the anesthesiologist came in with a little cocktail that made me feel pretty good, no more butterflies. They took me back after a little bit and I said goodbye to my hubby. I was awake the whole time until they put the mask on my face and didn't feel the slightest bit anxious. When I woke up in the recovery room a couple of docs came to visit me to check on me. I didn't feel any pain at all....As a matter of fact I was up talking to the recovery nurse. This hospital was so awesome...by far the best experience I've had in any hospital...And believe me....I've been to alot!! unfortunately. Well, I had to wait a long time in the Recovery room for my room to get ready (6 hours) so they let my husband come back there and sit with me. All bariatric patients get there own private room. There was another bed in there but they didn't pair me up with anyone. I had a PCA pump with Demerol that I barely had to use. I think this was because of the ON-Q painbuster i had....THE thing is awesome!!!!!!!! It saved me from so much pain....It's a God send! I got my nasal tube out around 1....that was BS...felt like a piece of sandpaper being brought up my nose. ick! in the morning I got my cath out.....Pills are kinda hard for me...Just feel like a lump....He gave me some lortab liquid for home. (yuck) My experience was awesome and I don't think the hospital could have done any better! When I was being discharged the head RN came in and brought me a lap blanket that volunteers make to say that they are thinking of us....HOW SWEET! My Story I have multiple health issues including but not limited to: Pseudotumor Cerebri (AKA Benign Intracranial Hypertension), Degenerative Disk Disease with 8 Degrees of curvature in my spine and 2 bulging disc's, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Sleep Apnea, Depression and Anxiety. I also have a ventriculoperitoneal shunt implanted that runs from the ventricles of my brain down to my pelvis. I have been overweight all of my life to some extent. I look forward to getting to know you guys on here and don't be afraid to write!   
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