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Goals

wear sleeveless shirts and dresses.

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swim laps regularly

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hike my old loop at Highbanks

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no longer see myself as the fattest person in the room

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ditch the seatbelt extender on plane rides

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Surgeon Testimonial

Stephan R. Myers, MD, FACS
From the start I could tell he was someone who really cared about his patients. He made a point to introduce himself to everyone in the room before the seminar started. He walked around and offered us water bottles. During my appointment with him I felt that he was very thorough and interested in the specifics of my health situation.rnrnThe before and aftercare programs seem very comprehensive. I don't think I've heard of any others that are this well rounded.rnrnWe talked about the risks and he wanted to work with my rheumatologist to address issues related to my RA and how the WLS would impact things.rnrnOverall, I'm going into this rating him as a 10!rn................................................rnPost Op 5 days - he still gets a 10!rn...............................................rn3 months post op - still happy with him! And so is my PCP. Today she said he is the ONLY bariatric surgeon in her experience who sends follow up letters to keep the PCP informed. She was very impressed with my success and the program. She's been referring people to Fresh Start and Dr. Myers!rn
Member Interests
  • Books & Literature - Mostly fiction, but also like travel writing
  • Family & Friends - Wouldn't be her without them
  • Humor - Mandatory
  • Travel - Love it, love it, love it. From country drives to overseas.
  • Cats - Bonnie & Clyde, adopted three years ago from a no-kill shelter
  • Writing - Mostly journaling these days, but poetry, commentary,fiction have been attempted
  • Walking - Thank God my legs work
  • Board Games & Puzzles - Scrabble! I even have a customized board :)
  • Scrapbooks - Just getting into this... they should call it crackbooking because I'm addicted
  • WLS in your 40's - 40 is the new 20, right?

Latest Surgery Support Comments

  • Comment by Sami U. on 1/29/08 6:03 am
    Oh you must be so excited, maybe a little frightened, but more excited. Don't forget a ball cap or pony tail holder for when you don't want do anything with your hair. Take books to read if you don't have company, everytime I watch TV at Riverside they showed Wendy's commericals and I wanted the FOOD. Have the nurses show you where the pop cyclies (misspelled) are kept, I didn't like hardly anything on the tray they delievered me for four days. It was more mental than physical hunger, but I HAD IT BAD. The only day I regretted my decision was about seven days after the surgery and I was really sore and I asked myself - WHY, what have you done. Now I know what I have done. I have done the smartest thing for my self, taken back control of my life. I can't wait to see you at group on Feb 16. Good luck, may God guide Dr. Meyers hands tomorrow. Sami Sue
  • Comment by BossLadyN on 1/28/08 9:06 pm
    We have the same surgery date. I'll be praying for you. See you on the loosing side. Be blessed. P.S. I love scrapbooking too!
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Hello out there!
on December 10, 2010 8:46 am
I haven't been on this site in way too long.  It was so important and useful to me early on and now I guess I've been spending a lot of time doing other things than being on the computer all the time.   LIVING for one.  I keep very busy and am active and social, not sitting home waiting for life to come to me.

Working out at the gym has been instrumental for me, both mentally and physically.  I'm at 184.  I have not gone over 200 since I hit "onederland" although I flirted with 199.  173 was the lowest I got.  On my frame I feel pretty good where thing are at.  The extra skin bothers me in terms of relationships and intimacy but I will continue to work around that.  Maybe one day there will plastic surgery, maybe not.

I hope you are all doing well and maintaining and having successes too.  Keeping in touch with some of the Fresh Start folks has been really helpful to me and I love the friendships I've made.  Happy holidays and all the best for 2011!
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My how time flies... and things change...
on April 13, 2010 10:16 am
Happy Spring!

First of all, my weight has improved.  I've lost about 10# and was 187 by my scales today.  Very happy about that.  Mostly due to increased activity and busy-ness centered around moving.  Went for a walk in my "new" town last night and loved it... very happy about the move.

Not in love anymore... decided it wasn't working and I wasn't going to settle.  Pre-surgery I WOULD have settled and felt lucky that someone wanted to be with me whether or not it was healthy for me.  This time, I decided I've waited this long to find the right person, I can keep on waiting.  I know he's out there, but he doesn't define me.  The relationship lasted about 10 months which was a record length of time for me, and overall it was a very good experience and I have no regrets.  He showed me a lot about love, men, and myself.  I gained a lot of confidence.

So... I soldier on!  Spring is good.  Change is good.  So many opportunities out there and unknown experiences and adventures to come.  Life is worth the ups and downs.

Hope all is well in your worlds!

xo
Sue (aka Trixie!)

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Long time no see
on September 15, 2009 6:11 am
Just got in here real quick to add a new a friend and realized how much this website meant to me during the early days.  I think I've gotten away from it too much and need to check in more often.  I am at work now, so no time, but just wanted to post really quick that I hope everyone is doing okay.  I am struggling with some backsliding on healthy habits but am reaching back out to group members for support.  I think getting back on this website will help me too.

(Still in love though!)
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Love is in the air!
on April 29, 2009 6:40 am


OK, it's Spring.  I'm really enjoying my time with Scott.  Things are blooming, birds are chirping, bees are buzzing.  I feel the "L" word on the tip of my tongue and I want to say it but maybe it's too early.  Maybe I'm just caught up in the newness of things.  We had a GREAT time last weekend.  Spend the afternoon at a park, having a picnic.  Great food, music, and played a few games of scrabble.  Watched the sun set and then went home and cuddled up together.  Yes, I "cuddle" now.  LOL.  .  I feel like I found a guy who truly cares about the person inside and is find with my body the way it is.  I'm still self conscious about the extra skin and my tummy "apron" but it doesn't seem to bother him at all.

Anyway, would be interested in hearing about others dating/love life experiences post-surgery.   Hope everyone out there is doing well!
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April Update - jump aboard the hot flash express!
on April 8, 2009 8:16 am
Hello!

I'm holding steady at 173.  People are still commenting on my weight loss, although I've been in the same 5 pound range up and down for months.  I think changing my exercise routine is making me more toned.  I did a 5K in 42 minutes a few weeks ago.  Life is very good, knock on wood!  I've met a fabulous man who makes me feel like a million bucks.  I still have a job.  I'm going to Chicago on business next week.  My family is well.  I feel very lucky!

The only thing that is driving me nuts is perimenopause!  I am definitely going through something.  Hot flashes are killing me.  I wake up sweating at night and rip everything off and then get cold again, then hotter then hell, then cold again.  They also hit me in the day time - middle of a meeting, conversation with my boss... agggghhhh!  I started taking evening primrose oil three times a day and Estroven at night.  Any other suggestions?

Hope everyone out there is doing well.  I still have no regrets and am glad I had the surgery!
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My Story

I've been struggling with my weight since childhood.  For a long time I was just "chubby" - remember that clothing size category?  How humiliating that was when all my friends were shopping in the "junior" section.  I never once wore anything from the junior department.  Things got worse by the end of high school.  Some family trauma was the catalyst for me to begin using food more and more for comfort and to push away negative feelings.

I gained and lost a thousand pounds since then.  Over the years it has gotten longer and longer inbetween successful attempts. 
I've been on all the diets, and the most I ever lost was 100 with optifast in 1995.  It all came back and more.  You know the story.

I started thinking about WLS when Carnie Wilson had it, and I've waffled back and forth about it since then.  In 2005 I almost had it, but issues with family and health insurance caused me to postpone it.  Since then I've moved back to Ohio and am now in a good place to get back on this journey.

So far I've been very impressed with Fresh Start and with the people that I've met in the program.  I'm ready to roll!!!