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Goals

Sit comfortably in a booth at a restaurant with family

26 People
 in progress, 
37 People
 achieved this

lose enough so I can travel and site see

10 People
 in progress, 
4 People
 achieved this

Sit with my legs crossed comfortably.

32 People
 in progress, 
32 People
 achieved this

ride a bike without deflating the tires!

10 People
 in progress, 
3 People
 achieved this

shop anywhere for clothes,

5 People
 in progress, 
5 People
 achieved this
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Surgeon Testimonial

Roc W. Bauman, MD, FACS,FASMBS
He's very nice, very up front about what this surgery involves, what your choices are for surgery, and that it is your decision. I met him first a couple of years ago and my impression has not changed about him. His office staff is very nice, very well educated about this whole process and your requirements. His waiting room is very comfortable, and seats are large to accommodate obese patients -- a nice touch! A lot of emphasis is placed on the importance of lifelong lifestyle choices that have to be made for this WLS to be successful. There is a lot of postop care required by him, and that is stressed at your first presurgical consult. Risks of surgery are plainly stated over and over again, each time death being one of the risks stated. I would rate him a 10 on a scale of 1-10 with 10 being the best. I think he is both competent surgically and has a good bedside manner with patients. Now ... don't ask me as a nurse how I feel, because my opinion of surgeons in general is not real high on that side of things (just a hazard of the job...lol). Since I have worked for the hospital he practices at and know several nurses on that unit, I know he can be a bit uptight. But since he has a zero mortality rate, I don't mind him being uptight with nursing staff and keeping his patients safe.
Member Interests
  • Crafts - Creative Memories scrapbooking!
  • Birds - I have a feisty Parrotlet named Zacheus.
  • Cats - I have way too many cats -- want one or more?
  • Dogs - I have a mutt named Lexi and a blue tick hound named Luke.
  • RN - I'm a post surgical RN at CMC-Northeast in Concord, NC.
  • BMI over 50 - My pre-op BMI was 54
  • WLS in your 30's - I began this journey at 39 years old.

Dena W.'s Journey

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Describe your behavioral and emotional battle with weight control before learning about bariatric surgery.
I suffer from depression and I'm a stress eater. I got to the point this last year that I refused to try to purchase more clothing because it was such a humiliating experience.
Latest Surgery Support Comments

  • Comment by Marmee Noir (mother of all darkness) on 3/14/07 8:10 am
    Glad to hear your doing well. You should be discharged today, but Ill stick my head in when Im over there meeting with the anesthesioligst just in case. As always I have tons of questions for you. Big hugs. Melissa
  • Comment by M. Pickler on 3/13/07 8:01 am
    Hey all.........Dena Looks GREAT! She was feeling a little sore but, so far nothing real bad. I visited for about 30 min and she was alert and was very nice to visit.....Man I was a bear... I am so proud of her! Her angel Melissa
  • Comment by Helen W. on 3/12/07 4:58 pm
    Hi Dena, So glad to hear you survived your bowel prep ;0P and had your life changing surgery this morning. Before you know it you'll be posting your experiences and your wow moments. God bless and have a speedy recovery. helen
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10 Weeks Postop -40 pounds!
on May 21, 2007 4:13 pm
WOOHOO!!!  Nothing else much to say but that I've hit one of my milestone markers!  I think the next one I'm looking forward to is 50. 
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8 Weeks Postop
on May 7, 2007 11:17 am

I updated my You Tube videos today if you want to hear me say it "in person"!  I went to the nutritionist today for a follow-up appointment.  I've lost 32 pounds!  I really think I could have lost more if I had been exercising like I know I should and like the surgeon orders.  I'm a better nurse than I am a patient!  But it's coming off, and at a healthy rate.  So I'll take that...and yes, I will increase my exercise!  

I hope you'll join me in the WOMAN Challenge (read below).  It starts this coming Sunday, Mother's Day.  That will give me at least 30 minutes of exercise daily -- and the other 30 I need to get in will be extra.  

The nutritionist said I can now begin eating protein bars and suggested one from Walmart that is 15 grams of protein and it's not a huge bar.  I cannot remember the name of it, but I'm going to try it.  It would be great to keep in my purse for those days I'm away from the house and it's time to eat something.  Anyone have a favorite they recommend? 

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WOMAN Challenge
on May 3, 2007 9:40 am
I got this info on a handout in support group this week and wanted to share.  Come join me!

WOMAN stands for Women and girls Out Moving Across the Nation.

What is the WOMAN Challenge?
This free eight week challenge encourages women and girls to walk 10,000 steps or get 30 minutes of moderate exercise every day.   The WOMAN Challenge begins on Mother's Day, May 13, and ends on July 8, 2007.

How can I register to participate?
You can register online at http://www.womenshealth.gov/woman

Participants will receive a pedometer (while quantities last) and tracking log to record their progress throughout the eight weeks.   They will also receive weekly motivational e-mails and health tips to help them reach their goal. Women can choose to travel one of six different "virtual" courses across America.
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