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Surgeon TestimonialJames Kemmerling, M.D.Dr. Kemmerling did an absolutely amazing job with my surgery. He is a great surgeon, and I would highly recommend him to anyone thinking about getting WLS! Member Interests
- Travel - I love traveling. Someday, I won't need the "extension belt" on the plane.
- Parenting - I have a 11 month old daughter. I'm a stay at home mom, and love it!
- Scrapbooks - With my new daughter, I love scrapbooking...not a lot of time for it though.
- Outdoor - Right now, I can't do a lot of activity...Down the road, I'll have tons of fun
- Genealogy & Family History - I've been researching my family tree for two years. Best project ever!
- Christianity - I have a very strong faith in God. This whole experience is in his hands.
- Softball - Knees can't take it anymore. I played for 20 years. From 7 yrs - 27 yrs.
- Vendors - I started a business called "Artzi Fartzi." I sell awesome and funky art!
- Artist/Muralist - I sell funky canvas art and other painted items. artzifartzi.biz
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Wow! on March 20, 2008 10:41 pm
I can't believe how fast surgery is coming! It's only two weeks away!!! I am definitely going through the "Last Supper" syndrome...and during holy week...weird. I crave EVERYTHING now!
I am joining the YMCA tomorrow, so I can help my body lose the weight. If I have about six months of great weight loss...I need to make the most of it.
I am getting nervous, now that I have fulfilled all of my pre-op requirements. Testing is done, my last doctor's appointment is done... next step, liquid diet in one week, then to the hospital. Holy crap!
It seemed like everything was chugging along, and then all of a sudden, VROOM! Everything happend so fast.
BRING IT ON! I'M READY FOR IT!!!
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I'm scheduled! on March 13, 2008 9:48 am
I'm scheduled! I'm scheduled! I'm scheduled! April 3rd, 2008 is the first day of the rest of my life!
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So very blessed...and so very excited! on March 12, 2008 10:30 am
Okay, after hearing all of the insurance horror stories, I have got to thank Jesus for the awesome blessing I have been given!
My surgeon's office submitted my case to my insurance company on Friday, March 7. It is only five days later, and I just received a call from my doctor's office that they received approval today!
WoooooooooooooooooooooHooooooooooooooooooooooooo!
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Reality Starts to Set In on February 27, 2008 6:36 pm
I'm getting closer to go-time, and my nervous system is kicking in. I have gone to the seminars, appointments, meetings, etc. I've been aware now for a long time, as to the several different aspects of this life changing event. Apparently my body wasn't connected to my brain until now. I get cold feet, and try to talk myself in to dieting again. I know I've tried so many times, and failed just as many. I'm getting scared about giving up on the one thing that has been my best friend and worst enemy, my whole life. I know I need to do it, but I guess I'm just really understanding what's going on now. Even now, I constantly struggle to lose weight while I wait for surgery. I can't defeat food...at least by myself. I am looking so forward to the day that I can eat a couple of tablespoons of food, and walk away.
So many emotions...
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Can I really change my ways? on December 22, 2007 8:18 pm
I just don't get it. I know I need to lose the weight. I know it's what I reeeeeally want to do. I know I need to try to lose some weight before surgery. Why then, do I eat when I'm not hungry...or when I'm bored....ahhh! I have the angel and devil on the shoulder thing, and the logic never seems to win. I know I shouldn't, and I get so mad when I do eat something bad...but it's a never ending cycle. So I wonder...will I really be able to do this? I know I will have limits once I get the surgery. But will I really ever change? It seems like there is this little voice always talking me into making the wrong food decisions! Right now, I'm stuffed, and wasn't even hungry when I started eating. I guess I'm just venting now, but it is really upsetting me! Tomorrow is another day...but then Christmas...oh, Lord...be with me. I'll start worrying about it after the Christmas celebrations... Happy Holidays!
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I'm a 30 year old stay-at-home mom. I am married (just about 2 years), and have a 10 1/2 month old daughter. I was 10 1/2 pounds when I was born, and the overweight issue began then. I was always very active physically throughout my childhood, but was always a big girl. In high school, I was in softball and on the dance team, and looked great (Of course, I say that now...I thought I was fat while I was in high school). Even when I was looking great in high school, I was still a size 14. I know I will never be skinny... all my ancestors are from Russia, Poland and Germany...not exactly figure friendly locations. I just want to be healthy. I want the constant pain to subside. I want my fears of an early death to be just a memory. I want to join my husband and daughter running around the backyard with the dog, and not just watch from the window. I know I have a lot to give to my family, my community, and myself... I just don't have a body that agrees with me right now. I pray that I am approved for the surgery, and I can avoid most of the insurance nightmares. I also know that this is all in God's hands, and that I have to put all my trust in him.
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