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The first picture I was 280lbs, the second picture is 2 1/2 mos post op @ 227lbs. Look at the difference in my FACE!!

Hi My name is Janice - I'm 40 yrs old, married with 3 children. My daughter Chante' is 18 yrs, and I have 2 sons; Eddie he's 3, and Isaiah he's 6 mos. I started considering WLS after I had my son at the age of 37 yrs old. I just felt that if I wanted to live long enough to see him graduate and marry, then I'd have to do something about my weight/health. I'm 5/6 (almost) and my weight (at admission on 1/12) was 287lbs. So welcome to My Journal to Weight Loss Surgery.

This is my family and my daughter is pictured separately below.

12/16/03 - 2:16pm GOT MY SURGERY DATE!! JANUARY 12, 2004 @ 7:30am!! Halelujah!! - History of my journey to have WLS. I applied to OSU Bariatric Center in October 2002. I went through a 12 week "LEARN" class which started Jan. 2003. Half way through I found out that I was pregnant. I completed my class in March of 2003. Delivered my son August 2003, and picked up where I left off. Started 4 week Nutrition classes November 17, 2003. I was BLESSED to get an early date with the Surgeon on December 16, 2003 (TODAY!!) because someone else cancelled!! Thank GOD!! Today is my meeting with the Surgeon, and I'm excited/nervous/scared and just happy, because I know that after this meeting it's just a matter of weeks before I'm on the loosing side, and the thin Janice can be unleashed!

12/29/03 - Well I have just 13 days and a wake up before I have my surgery. I've been reading many stories entred here at ObesityHelp.com and various other sites. Since I've never had someone cut on my body (externally) I am somewhat scared of having this elective surgery. I'm concerned with how I will feel afterward (pain and all), and if there will be any complications. I quit smoking yesterday, and I'm praying I never pick them up again. I'm having this surgery to improve my life, and if I continued to smoke, then what's the use in having this surgery.

1/4/2004 - I have just 7 more days and a wake up before I have my WLS. I'm so NERVOUS, SCARED, and EXCITED all in one. I'm making myself sick. I'm just so afraid something will happen to me. I know I must put my life in God's hand! He controls all and knows all!

1/6/04 - I Have an "Angel"...actually 2 Angels!! - Thank you so much Rose in GA and Cathy for volunteering to be my Angels!! I'll need all the support I can get from all fellow AMOS member who knows what I'll be going through.

1/9/04 - Well I have 2 days and a wake up and I'm on my way to surgery!!! I want to thank everyone who has sent me an e-mail and/or posted a message to my support page! These words of encouragement and well wishes are just what I need to help ease my nerves and confirm I'm doing the right thing! I've told just about everyone at my job and my immediate family about my decision to have WLS. Most are happy for me, but I sense some think I'm taking the easy way out. They have no idea how long I've researched this procedure, and ALL THE HOOPS I've had to jump, just to get to this point. I had a 12 week LEARN program I had to attend, a 4 week dietary counseling class and several tests done just to get to this stage in the process. I need to find a support group here in Columbus, Ohio, so if anyone knows of one here, please let me know. I just finished reading the handouts I received from my 4 week class which details the process from the time you arrive at the hospital, during surgery, and after surgery. I think I've finally settled and come to terms that I am finally going to have WLS and my life will forever change. I have an 18 yr old daughter, and 2 sons (3 yrs and 5 month, almost 6mos). I want to live long enough to see my sons graduate and hopefully get married and have grandchildren. Having WLS will enable me to live longer. I want to thank God for allowing me this opportunity and giving me peace of mind to follow through. There's another message board for African Americans....check it out Black American Forum.

1/12/04 - 12:52AM and I CANNOT GO TO SLEEP!! Today is the day of my SURGERY. I'm supposed to be at the hospital at 5:30am, for surgery @ 7:30am. My husband has been fasting and praying for me for almost a week. My neighbor came over and prayed with my family. I know this IS God's will for me. Who'da thunk that I would finally be blessed with the opportunity to loose the weight I've carried around with me for so many years. I've been overweight ALL MY LIFE (back to the time I can remember)!! I think I started gaining weight (from what I've been told) since I was 8 years old. Thank you God for allowing me this opportunity! I am 40 years old and I have an 18 year old daughter (Chante'), 2 sons; Eddie (soon to be 3 yrs old) and Isaiah (almost 6 months). I want to LIVE to see my babies grow up!

1/14/04 - Well I made it Home, Thank you Jesus. I made it through surgery without any complications. Just six small incisions with steri strips. I am blessed. I just wanted to check in, but I'll be back later on to post an update.

1/17/04 - I'm 5 days post op! Being able to say that..POST OP seemed like it would never get here!! Anywhooo, I made it through. I was so excited, nervous and SCARED about this surgery that I could not sleep the night before (I was also afraid of oversleeping) hehehe. I actually stayed up ALL night long! I fiddled around the house making sure I had everything ready for the hospital stay and for my family here at home. I packed my children's bag for the babysitter and layed out their clothes for the next 3 days. I didn't want to leave the choice up to my hubby. My sister is supposed to come over to help me out when I get home from surgery. She has been a great source of help to me. I just want to say "Cayla I love you so much, and I couldn't have made it through this without you! I didn't have to worry about my babies while in the hospital.

Back to my story on SURGERY DAY! As stated before, I did not sleep at all this night. I had the children dressed and bags packed by 4:30am. We arrived at the babysitters house around 5:15am, and I was already running late at this point. I needed to be at the hospital by 5:30am. Knocked on the babysitters door, and NO ANSWER! I could not believe this!!!!!!! I called both house and cell phone, and NO ANSWER. Finally, my husband began to ring the bell nonstop and she FINALLY answered the door. Of all time to forget I was coming early. Anywhoooo, we dropped the boys off and headed to the hospital. I called to let them know I was running a little late.

I arrived at the hospital around 5:45am, got registered, and was weighed in and ready for surgery by 6:50am (IV and all). WOW that was quick. I was wheeled to the surgery room around 7:05am, and sometime after that I was put to sleep. I remember waking up and asking several times for that pump thingy for pain. It seems like they took their sweet ole' time getting me that pump. Well I finally got MY PUMP and began using it. The first day is somewhat of a blurrrrr. I remember people talking to me, buggin' me about something...heck I can remember...I was soooooo SLEEPPPPPYYYY!! That night I just had to get out of that bed. It felt like I needed to sit up straight so I could get a GOOD BREATH. I was able to roll myself out of the bed and with assistance, I sat on the little couch for about 3-5 minutes.

The next day was much better, however it seems like every dang on time I dozed off to sleep somebody would come in the room, or that darn phone would ring!! I was so irritated with this. So, for everyone out there, please give WLS patients or anyone having surgery TIME TO RECOUP! At least 2 days before you bug them. Call other family member to get the latest. Or maybe that was me...heck I don't know. Had no breakfast, but for:

lunch: beef broth/sug free jello
dinner: chicken broth/sugfree jello
EVERYTHING STAYED DOWN - WHOOOHOOO

Day three was just perfect as far as recovery goes. I was moved to Step II diet (pureed food). I had cream of wheat/pat of diet butter/sugar substitue/fat free milk. This was absolutely DELICIOUS. I never knew I liked cream of wheat. Lunch, I had: cream of potato soup (this was soooo goood) and sugar free jello. This all stayed down too!!

The doc said I could go home. I was actually cleared to go home by the doc before lunch, but that darn slow poke nurse took forever getting my paperwork ready. She finally disconnected the IV from the monitor so I could take a shower. Boy did that feel good. I really wanted that needle or whatever that heck that thing was in my hand OUT!! FINALLY, around 2:30pm I called the nurses station and asked the person answering the call button to have my nurse come to my room. They wanted to know what I wanted, and I told them I need to find out WHEN I'M GOING HOME!! About 3 minutes later a nurse comes in the room with discharge papers in hand telling me she had my discharge papers and I was ready to go. Heck I knew that, I was just waiting on them!

Anywhooo, so much for that. Got my meds at the hospital and went home. My sister had cleaned my house so well for me. I just loved coming home to a nice clean house.

I've said more now, that I think I've said on my entire page...LOL. Anyway, I think that's enough for now. I'll post later.

Oh by the way, when they weighed me at the hospital, I was 287lbs according to their scales. I just bought me a scale yesterday, and it said I weighed 274.4lbs. That's uhh 12.6lbs in 6 days.

1/23/2004 - I'm almost 2 weeks post op. I'm so tired of pureed food. I need something to CHEW. When I weighed in at the hospital on surgery day, I was 287 lbs. today my scale says 268.8. That's 18.2 lbs gone! Whoohooo. Hopefully by the time I have my 2 week check-up (1/27) I will have lost 20lbs or more!

I'd like to thank you Rose Hendrix for all your support both during and after my surgery. Rose called me all the way in Ohio from Georgia the day of my surgery and the day after just to see how I was feeling! To me that means a lot. My God continue to smile on you Rose, you are such a sweetheart ~hugs~

1/26/04 - Hello AMOS family. I just realized when I woke up this morning that I don't have that old back/hip pain I used to have!!! Thank God! I used to blame it on my old mattress, but I guess it was my weight after all. I weighed in at the doctors office the day of surgery at 287lbs. This morning my scale said 262.4lbs....WhhooooHooooo!! that's about 25lbs gone in exactly 2 weeks. I'll have my official weigh-in tomorrow, to see if my doctor's scales are different than mine. I know they are, but I hope by not much.

Well just had to check in to report my accomplishment. Talk to ya later!

Be blessed!

1/29/04 - Well I went for my 2 week checkup, and I've lost 25lbs in 2 weeks....WhoooHoooo!! I will say that my doctor's scales and the nutritionists scales are 3-6lbs off. So I'm tracking my weight according to my scales. Which by the way I can't see to stay off. I find myself weighing myself 2 or 3 times a day. And to my surprise, I see the weight coming off during the day. Now it doesn't happen everyday, but I've noticed on several occassions.

I'm so, so glad, and I give all thanks and glory to God who has made this possible for me. This is the first time ever that I have been able to loose this amount of weight without depriving myself and exercising everyday for at least an hour. I haven't started my exercise program, but I'm planning to begin next week, then I'll be out for 3 weeks.

2/1/04 - Well today is Sunday and I went to church today for the first time since my surgery almost 3 weeks ago. I tried on my creme suit that had been too tight on me and it was loose!!! Yippie! I can see the difference in my clothes. Since surgery I really hadn't had on too many different types of clothing because I stayed in the house most of the time. The one person at my church that I told about the surgery said she could tell the weight loss. But no one else seemed to notice. Oh well, maybe 10-20 more pounds and they'll notice. I don't care, because I know they will all notice sooner or later. I finally broke that stupid 260lb mark; I now weigh 258lbs...whooohooo!!

Well I'm off to watch the Super Bowl, check in later. Be Blessed

2/16/04 - I have lost 36lbs. I'm almost at 250lbs. 1 more lb to go and I'll be at 250lbs. Whoohoo. LOL who ever thought someone would be glad to see 250??? Anywhoo, my next goal is to get under 200lbs. Hopefully I can get to this goal by my 6th month anniversary. Everyone be blessed!!

2/23/04 - I am finally below that 250lb mark. On yesterday I got on the scale and it said 247 lbs. WhoooHooo I have lost 40lbs. since my surgery on 1/12/04! Thank you JESUS for allowing me this opportunity. I go back to work next week 3/1/04 and I'm kinda nervous. I don't like a lot of attention, and I hope they don't go overboard with the compliments. I have a hard time taking compliments...weird I know, but they make me feel uncomfortable. Who knows, maybe once I've lost 100lbs. I'll be able to take a compliment better. Anywhoo, just thought I'd drop by and give you the lastest in my Weight Loss journey.

Take care and be blessed!!

Janice

2/28/04 - Well today I am down to 240lbs. WhoooHooo...that is a 47lb loss since my surgery!!! I go back to work on Monday 3/1 and I can't wait to get out of this house! I thought I'd just drop by to post an update.

Be blessed!!

3/23/04 - Wow weee it's been awhile, almost a month since I last updated. Well, I made it back to work and back into the flow of things. I've been back for 4 weeks now, and it's almost like I never left. I weighed myself this morning and my scale says 227lbs. WhoooHooo I have lost 60lbs in 2 1/2 months. My goal is to be at or under 200lbs by my 6 month check up. I have about 3 1/2 months to go. I think I can loose 27lbs in 3 1/2 months..eh?

I've been feeling very good these days. I had some times of feeling nausea, even my own saliva was making me queezie. As a result I was not getting in my water and protein like I should. Hopefully this too will pass.

Since I've had my surgery I find it difficult to feel comfortable around others. It's especially difficult for me to be around my co-workers who are overweight. I feel odd because I'm loosing my weight. Is that crazy or what? I feel self conscience. This is the time should be happy and feeling great about myself. Which I do when I try on my clothes and they are too big. LOL. Oh well, maybe this is just a mental thing for me and it too will pass.

Anywhooo! I am thankful that I had this surgery. I just love seeing the scales move. I haven't been this size in over 10 years. And once I get to 200lbs...well I was in High school when I last saw this weight.

Just thought I'd drop by to give an update. My appt with the surgeon is 3/31/04. I'll post an update after my appt. Hope my levels are good.

Be blessed!

Also, thanks to everyone who reads my profile and find some piece of encouragement. If I can be of any assistance, please let me know. Keep in mind, I have a 3 yr old and a 7 month old who keeps me busy. I might not respond righ away to an e-mail, but I will respond.

3/24/04 - Hello All!! I just had to post again. I just discovered that I weigh the same as my hubby!! We are both 227lbs!!! This is the first time ever!! I've always been 50 -60 lbs heavier than my hubby. WhoooHooo!!!

This is me and my baby Isaiah. He's almost 8 months.

April 25, 2004 - Hello All! Wow it's been a month since I last updated. Well a lot has gone on in my life in one months time. I've lost a total of 72 lbs from 287 to 215lbs. God is so good. I've had a lot of heart breaking revelations within the last couple of weeks which has caused me to really loose any type of appetite I have. I have only been eating 1 meal a day if that and barely drinking water. I know if I don't pull myself together then I will be in the hospital. God please HELP me! I am probably only getting in 10-15 gms of protein and 4-10 ozs of water a day. I know this is NOT GOOD. For those of you who are reading my profile, please, please say a word of prayer for me.

Until next time, God bless you!

Janice

June 1, 2004 - WOW !!! Dang it's been over a month since I last updated my profile. I apologize for falling down on the job. But Soooooo MUCH has happened in a months time.

I finally made it under 200lbs. My scale today read 199.4lbs....WHOOOO HOOOOO!!! I can't even remember when I weighed less that 220lbs. That is a total loss of 88 lbs. I've got 12 more lbs. before I am a member of the century club. I believe I'll make it by my 6 month checkup which is in July.

I'm still dealing with a slew of personal issues, but with God's help and guidance I know I'll make the right decisions and get through this. My size 20 jeans are too big, so I think I'm wearing a size 18 or maybe even smaller. I'll go shopping this weekend to try on different sizes to see where I am right now.

I'll check back later to give an update.

Until next time, be bless and have a wonderful day!!

Janice

August 16, 2004 - I know, I know...haven't updated my profile in 2 months. I hate it when I read a profile that is not consistently updated. Well I apologize to anyone who has been following my progress. I now weigh 196 lbs. I've only lost 3lbs since June 1st. I have been on the plateu from Hell! Excuse my language. I'm not too upset basically because I haven't exercised nor do I drink the proper amount of water or take in the correct amount of protein...and on top of that...I have the nerve to eat things I KNOW I shouldn't. What is wrong with me. Sugar doesn't make me sick...oh how I wished it did. So it's no wonder I've only lost 3 lbs in the past 2 months. I fluctuate between 196-198lbs.

But...enough of the depressing and bad behavior. I promise myself I WILL do BETTER. I tried joining in on the daily water challenge, didn't succeed, but I won't give up. I didn't come all this way, just to stop shy of the century club, and not make MY desired goal. I'd like to get to 165lbs or less. My doctor put my goal at 180lbs...I've almost met his goal. Anywhoo...I've lost a total of 91 lbs... 9 more pounds and I will make the century club. I have noticed that even though the scale really hasn't moved, I'm loosing inches. I can wear a size 16. WOW!! I came from wearing size 24/26 to wearing 16's..that 5, count em' F-I-V-E dress sizes!!! Thank you God.

For all those reading...please don't be too hard on me for falling off the wagon...I know, I know...we have been given the opportunity to loose the weight, and I know I should do everything in my power to eat the right things and do the right things...Please continue to pray for me.

Until next time...May God continue to richly bless you ALL.

Janice

September 1, 2004 - Well at least I didn't wait 1-2 months to give an update...hehe. Anywhoo, I'm doing just fine. I have gotten back on the wagon some. I could do a lot better. But, guess what??? The scales moved again...Yeah!! I'm down to 194.6 lbs....WhooooHoooo!! Lemme see..that's ummm 92.4 lbs. I have 7.6 lbs to go before I make it to the century club. I will be 8 months post op on Septembe 12. I hope I make it by them. I will if I get my butt out and exercise. I'm gonna do it...JUST DO IT JANICE. Sometimes when there's no one else to pump me up, I have to pump myself up.

Just like David encouraged himself in the Lord, I'm going to do the same thing! Starting tonight, I'm going out with the boys for a walk in the park. I won't even sit down at home...Once I pick them up from the babysitter, I'll go change and head straight out the door. I'll check in tomorrow to let you all know that I did just what I said I was gonna do.

January 21, 2005 - OMG it's been ummm, errr, ummm almost 4 months since I last updated. It was my intention to update on a regular basis. Well, I guess you figured I didn't do what I was supposed to do based on my last posting.

Anywhoo, I did finally make it into the "Century Club." As of December 2004. As of today, I've lost 117 lbs. My scales say I weigh 170 lbs. This is actually "MY" target weight goal. I'm still dealing with lots of personal/family issues, but I'm surviving. God is still good no matter what's going on in my life. I need to increase my food intake and my iron and calcium. I had my 1 year check up 1/4/05, and my blood test results show I'm extremely low in iron and slightly low in calcium. The nutritionist advised me to take an iron supplement and calcium. I will check back later

Be blessed!!

Janice.

NOTE: I'll post new pictures soon.

October 16, 2007

Dang Janice !! It's been let see....almost 2 YEARS since you've updated your profile. On the last post I said I'd check back later and post new pics....LOL. Guess this is the later huh? Please forgive me. I turned out to be one of those folks who have the surgery, loose a nice amount of weight, then fall off into never land. Well, I'm back. And sad to say I've begun to put weight back on. Guess that what I get for not keeping in touch and seeking support. My lowest weight was 155lbs.

I'll post new pics as soon as I figure out how to make them smaller. I found a couple of pics when I was at 155 lbs.

Anywhooo, I have had a lot of changes in my life. In April of 04, I filed for divorce, and it was finalized in Feb of 05. I'm raising 2 beautiful boys with God help.

In September of 2006 I had a hysterectomy, and within a years time I have gained 45 lbs. I weighed 200lbs. I fell off the wagon so hard, I truly want to blame my weight gain on the surgery/hormones. I'm sure it played a part in my weight gain, however I also ate what I wanted and how much I wanted.

As of October 12th, 2007 I was sent a link to the 5 Day Pouch Test site, and it has truly motivated me to get back on track! I began this Pouch test on Friday, October 12th, weighing 202 lbs and as of today October 16, 2007 I have lost 7 lbs. I weigh 195 lbs. That's how much I weighed 8 months post op. WOW.

I don't want to get back to 155 lbs., I think it's too skinny for me, however I'd like to see myself at 170 lbs. I look much healthier at this weight. I'll have to find a pic of me at this weight.

155 lbs. - Lowest weight (I don't like how I look in this one - too skinny.


Well, guess I've said enough, and this time I will continue to update my profile so I won't fall back into never never land and loose touch with all the wonderful people her on OH and loose touch with reality. I was given an opportunity to loose weight, and I really need to take advantage of the gift God has afforded me!

Until next time -- Be Blessed!! Jance

October 19, 2007

Well I decided to post some pics of me with the weight gain. I have lost 7 lbs in this pic, but I'd like to loose about 25 or 30 lbs more. Still watching what I put in my mouth, and trying to recognize if I'm hungry or not. Taking all my vitamins (well with the exception of the calcium). I'll get on that too. I have broken the carb cycle by doing the 5 day pouch test. However, I haven't lost anymore weight, and for two days in a row I only had a protein shake for breakfast and lunch. I had less than 800 calories in each day, and the dang gone scale has not moved. I think it's broken or something..hehehe. Any whoo, here's my updated pics.

Me and my baby Isaiah



Just Me



I'm trying to be more active on updating my profile, and staying in touch. I hope my story will help or encourage someone who reads it.

October 25, 2007

I started the 5 day pouch test on Tuesday, Oct. 22 and I'm on day 3. Days 1 and 2 were liquids, sf jello, sf pudding, protein shakes, soups. My dang scale has not moved at all !!! I really need to get a good exercise program going. I'm sure I'll see some more weight fall off. I pray. Anywhooo...I've decided to post a picture of my baby boys (well big boys). We were at Cedar Point the end of August.

November 7, 2007

Well today folks....MY SCALE FINALLY MOVED !!

Just popped in to say my scales FINALLY MOVED! yippie. I've been complaining that I've done the 5 day pouch test for two weeks, exercised at least 2-3 days for 30 minutes and have kept my caloric intake to under 1000 calories on 5 out of 7 days since October 12th. Well today, my scale showed I weigh 193 lbs. I had been stuck between 195 - 198 off and on for the past 3 weeks.

NOTE: I did begin a different exercise regime, and I plan to exercise 5 days a week for the next month to see what else happens.

November 20, 2007

Well I am very please to announce that my scale says 190 lbs. WoooHooo!! I actually had gained up to 204 lbs at the beginning of October. That was absolutely the last straw. I knew I needed to do something. I went from 155lbs to 204 lbs within a years time. I think I originally said I gained 45 lbs, but if I did the math correctly, it was actually 49 lbs, just shy of gaining 50 lbs. DANG !!

Anywhoo, I've lost 14 lbs since October 12th when I begin getting back on track. Yippie. I've started exercising 5 - 6 days per week for 30 minutes. Maybe next month I'll do 45 minutes. I did the protein train, however I had a difficult time keeping my carbs under 20 g. But I did loose 1 lb during that week. Probably would have done better if I had stayed on that train everyday. I fell off about 3 days, and on the other days I did not keep carbs below 20g. I usually had a carb intake between 22g - 30g. I will do better next time.

Keep me in your prayers, and I pray someone is helped with my journal. I'm really trying to do better at updating.

11/29/07

Well dang Thanksgiving was a bear for me. For a brief time I actually saw 188 lbs. on my scale. Then it hit. Thanksgiving Day. I started not to cook because I didn't want all that food in my house. Well, I decided to cook at the last minute. I made my famous pound cake, and could NOT stop eating it. And....as a result I have put 4lbs back on! I am so upset with MYSELF. My scale shot back up to 194 lbs. Dang, dang dang. I did not exercise from Thanksgiving Day all the way up to Monday 11/26/07. But I did get back on track this week, back to exercising and on the protein train for myself. I have lost 1 lb so far, my scale now says 193 lbs. I pray that by this coming Monday I have lost another 1-2 lbs.

This is a current picture of me from 11/27/07

12/1/07

Well thank God, I got on the scale this morning and I am back down to 189 lbs. WooooHoooo!! I will not do the holiday piggin' out thing again. I have exercised all week so far, and I have stayed on the protein kick to get my weight loss started again. I'm using the Hip Hop Abs exercise video and it's working for me.

At this stage in my weight loss, I'm so obsessed with getting this weight back off. I'm embarrassed because I've allowed myself to re-gain weight. I truly want to be back down to 170 lbs, maybe even 160-165 lbs, whatever size I need to be to get back into my size 12s. I don't want to go back to size 10 again. Currently I'm wearing size 16 and they are kinda snug. If I want to get to 165 lbs, then I've got 24lbs more to go. However, if 170 lbs is where I want to be, then I've got 19lbs more to go. We'll see...

My yearly check up is January 15, 2008, and I'd like to loose at least 5 more pounds or more if possible. I will be 4 years post op on January 12, 2008.

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First pic is just b/4 surgery, the second two pics are 2 1/2 MONTHS POST OP

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287 lbs. Just found out I have a date with the surgeon!!! And I am SO ready for WLS. GOT A date for Surgery !! January 12, 2004.

Surgeon Info:
Surgeon: Bradley J. Needleman, M.D.
When I met with Dr. Needleman I was pleased with his attitude. He made me feel very comfortable and he explained everything I needed to know. I had a long list of questions, but by the time he finished talking he had answered the majority of my questions. I only had a few I needed to ask. His secretary "Suzy" is just a bundle of joy. She is so pleasant and makes everyone feel very welcomed. His nurse "Karen" was very helpful and pleasant as well. I'll have more to say about Dr. Needleman once I've had my surgery..lol. UPDATE: had my surgery 1/12/04 and everything went perfect. No complications, no NG Tube! My scars are barely noticeable! Thank you so much Doctor Needleman for performing my surgery and giving me the opportunity to use this tool so I can finally see the inner person.
Insurer Info:
Medical Mutual, Ohio, PPO
Since OSU has a strigent course of action that must be met prior to your application being sent to the insurance company, it only took approximately 2 weeks before I was approved. I had everything Medical Mutual required prior to submission. OSU knows what's necessary, and by the time your application is submitted, you have everything they require.