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Matthew D. Davidson, M.D
First impression of Dr. Davidson was a favorable one. He was down to earth taking the time to explain what to expect prior, during and after the surgery. He clearly explained all risks and communicated percentages for his practice versus that of national average. The surgery itself was clearly explained and all questions answered. His presence was known throughout the hospital stay beginning with pre-op and continuing throughout the hospital stay. There is a structured aftercare plan and monthly support group meetings. Overall, I would highly recommend him.

The office staff..well...that is another story. I wouldn't use the term "warm and fuzzy" by any means to describe them. Throughout my dealings with them, I have been continually amazed at their lack of professionalism. They seem to be friendly with one another but the smile stops there. They were not overly pleasant. There were several times that either myself or my husband could not get a return call from them. Additionally, there were times that we were told that paperwork had been submitted only to find out when we called about it, the paperwork was just then being done. (the insurance company verified this suspicion) We tolerated what we perceived as incompetance in them because of our strong confidence in Dr. Davidson and our desire to have him do our sugeries.
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    Hi Robin! Hope you are doing well!
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    Robin - glad to hear you are now a loser. I will praying that you have a speedy recovery. Remember "walk, walk, walk". It realy does help.
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June 30, 2008
4 days ago
Well, we made it through another year of Creation Fest.  I must say that it was much easier doing all of that walking this year.  We actually walked by choice and not just out of necessity!  LOL!  The entire week was much more enjoyable with not carting around alot of extra pounds.  We had too many wow moments to even begin to list them all.  I just shake my head in amazement at all of the changes in our lives.  We actually figured out on Saturday night that between Dave and I we have lost me with what I weighed when this journey started.  How cool is that?!?!?!?  LOL!  

I think we were both scared to get on the scales when we got home but thankfully we both dropped some weight.  Mine is coming off so slow now that I live in constant fear that I will start gaining it back.  Somehow even though I am careful with eating, etc...I can't get the thought out of my head that regardless what I do it will come back.  I pray not.  I guess it is just old insecurities or the fear thereof that keep me paranoid all of the time.  I just love being thinner and don't want to ever jeopardize it.

While we were at Creation, I was amazed at just how overweight America is.  I found myself constantly looking at people....not to be judgemental but more out of sympathy.  I think that a lot of us here on OH have to fight the constant urge to not approach people and sing the praises of our success stories.  The last thing I ever want to do is make someone with a weight issue feel even worse than I know they already do.  Maybe I will just get a t-shirt printed up with before and after pictures and let it do my talking!  :)

I may have mentioned this in a previous post but I finally made it to the "ideal" bmi category.  Woo-hooo!!!!!

Thanks to all of you that sent well wishes and prayers for our family.  My uncle is still hangiing in here with us and the situation seems to be stabilized for now.  Hospice is still coming in and what a godsend they have been. 

I know everyone is busy with the upcoming holiday and I hope that it is a safe one for all.  Happy 4th everyone!
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June 17, 2008
on June 17, 2008 4:24 pm
Long time, no post!  Sorry!  Things have been incredibly insane here on this end with a number of things going on.  First I am on leave from my job.  I have been in Gettysburg for the last several weeks caring for an uncle with cancer and an aunt with Altheimer's (sp?) Needless to say all of my routines with my eating and exercising have gone to the wayside.  I hope to be back on track soon.

Now while I have always been one to weigh in every day I haven't been able to do that recently so I was surprised to see when I weighed this morning that I was at 165.  I couldn't believe it!  Woo-hoo!  Five to go to the doctors revised goal and 15 to my personal one.  Believe me, all 15 are in my upper thighs.  (and then some probably)  

For about six weeks now I have been having spells of dizziness and then this past Saturday I actually passed out and hit the floor.  I broke down and called the Weight Loss Clinic today and they told me to up my fluids to 80 ounces a day and to drink 2 cups of chicken or beef bouillion a day...this because they think it may be a salt deficiency.  I don't see that being possible as I have had more salt the last couple of week's than the first seven months post-op total.  I guess we will see if the increased fluids help.  If not I am to call them back for an appointment.

I have had so many wow moments it is impossible to recap them all.  I actually dared to wear a two piece bathing suit last week.  Not in public mind you but it was just Dave and I and I was feeling confident.  Thank goodness for home fenced in pools!  LOL!  The neighbors can thank us for that fence!  

I wish I could say the hair loss has subsided.  It hasn't.  It must still be coming in also though because otherwise I would be bald by now.  (seriously!!!!)  Not much choice but just deal with it and hope that it ends soon. (the loss not the new growth...lol!)

Next week Dave and I are attending Creation Festival '08.  For those not familiar with it, it is like a gigantic Christian Woodstock festival.  Dave and I volunteer every year with the festival and it has become our annual vacation as well. 

I missed my seven month pictures because of everything that has been going on.  I will try to get some pics taken and posted soon.  When I saw Dave on Sunday (because I have been in Gettysburg and he at home) I couldn't get over how good he looked.  Everyone in the family was talking about it and I just couldn't wrap my mind around the fact that  it was him!!!!  His seven month anniversary just passed and I will try to get him to post some new pics on his site for you all also.  Beware women!  He is looking pretty darn hot these days and it isn't from the heat outside either! 

I feel bad because I haven't had a chance to stay in touch with OH the last couple of weeks.  Friends, forgive me.  

XOXO





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May 21, 2008
on May 21, 2008 2:27 pm
Three more pounds to get my BMI to "ideal" status.  Of course I want to do more than just get to that range but still...it is in sight!  Woo-hoo!  

I am going to be the first person to go completely bald from this surgery.  Every day I keep thinking I couldn't possibly lose more hair and yet it just keeps coming out.  I know they said that it would occur between months 4 and 6 but already now!  It has now been 6 1/2 months and it isn't even letting up in the least!!!!  I can honestly say this is the part of the whole process that I sincerely hate....a strong word but desperate times call for strong words!!!  WHEN IS IT GOING TO STOP?!?!?!??!?!!?  AUGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  There is nothing I haven't tried...my body is so full of biotin and fish oil...got the special shampoos and scalp treatments....etc, etc!!!!  I feel so cursed right now!!!!!  

Well, so much for a positive, upbeat attitude.....guess I just blew that right out the window....right along with another handful of hair!

Happy Memorial Day everyone!  Be safe!
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May 19, 2008
on May 19, 2008 3:39 pm

Hi everyone!   Well, Dave figured out today our percentage of weight loss so far.  His is 38.6% and mine is 39.1%.  I am curious as to how we are doing compared to others with the percentages.  Hopefully we are on track with what it should be.

This week will be a busy one with tying up loose ends before our trip this weekend.  I keep thinking we are about caught up and then other stuff comes up and the list doesn't seem to end!  LOL!  I am just thankful that we have the energy to get all of this stuff accomplished!  

We ran out of our multi vitamin that we purchase at the Weight Loss Clinic and rather than run all the way over to get more I stopped off at Rite Aid on the way home and grabbed the generic for Centrum Vitamins.  I have yet to compare the bottles so I hope they will be a viable substitute.  Please share the type of multi vitamins that you may be taking.  It would be nice to find a good substitute without having to continue paying premium dollars for the ones we get from the clinic.

Here is a pic from a scooter rally we recently went to.  


It was a lot of fun and we hope to go to many more this summer.  With the price of gas, we have been trying to "scoot" as many places as possible.

Hope you all have a good evening!

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April 13, 2008 I made the century club! Woo-hoo!
on May 18, 2008 10:13 am


This is not the beautiful card that my OH friend Cheryl made for me. Cheryl I am sorry but I can't get the one you made to post for me. I am bummed after you went to all that work for me. My sincerest apologies!!!  Thanks to Sandra for helping me through the process to get this one posted!!!!
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Hello!  My name is Robin, I am 45 yrs old, 5'9 1/2" and currently weigh 287 pounds.  I live in south central Pennsylvania, in a town named Enola, outside of Harrisburg.  My husband (DaveD17025)and I have been giving bariatric surgery consideration for quite some time.  We met with our family doctor recently and discussed his feelings on it and received a complimentary response from him.  Upon his recommendation we contacted the Weight Loss Clinic in Harrisburg and last Friday we were in for our first consultation, insurance assessment, etc.  We were very happy to hear that our insurance does not have pre-requisites and based on the office's previous experiences with this company have been told that they are timely in their communications with the clinic.  (whew!)  We received our list of thirteen steps that we will be going through prior to the surgery and are currently finishing up our four day eating diary this evening.  We will be faxing that in to the clinic tonight once we are finished with it.  That will complete step two for us.  It will be nice to be able to have my husband share this experience with me and we plan on having our surgeries hopefully about a month apart from the other one.  I am looking forward to sharing the experience with others.  While excited about the changes about to take place in my life, I have to also admit to being somewhat apprehensive as to how the news will be received by others.  To date we have not shared this decision with any family members and only one friend.  I would love to hear about the experiences that others have had and any suggestions that you may have for me regarding this.  Looking forward to learning more, sharing and growing!  (well....maybe "growing" isn't a good word....lol!)  Let's make that learning, sharing and shrinking!  

 


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