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Welcome to Betty's WLS Journey

01/14/04 Let me tell you a little bit about myself. I'm 40 very much overweight. I'm married with one Beauiful Daughter. As far as I can remember I was always overweight. Some of my family member are overweight. It all started with the Death of my parents. I didn't have a friend in the world. I'm the baby of 7 children. They didn't have time for me. As they put it "You are just in the way go to a foster home, but you can't stay here!". So I discover a new friend FOOD. I'm a very, very, emotional eater. I have High Blood Presure, very depress, back pain, get tired very easily. It's so depressing when my Daughter and I go to the park and she sees all the other Mothers playing with their kids and I can't do nothing but, sit on the bench. So, I'm going to hold on to my faith and, believe in God because, I know that he can. Well, tomorrow is my Orientation, wish me luck.

Have a hour glass figure. Be able to cross my legs. Be able to walk-up a flight of stairs, with out being out of breath. Most important my health and, play with my 5 years old Daughter.

01/15/04 I am so excided to meet Dr. Sosa tonight. I made sure to be on time I didn't want to miss anything. Orientation was enjoying and fun.

Dr. Sosa and Staff was very helpful, cheerful, and answer any and every question. It was like being around family. Well, I have my first visit Monday. I just pray that, everything is going to be alright. It was so nice of Dr. Sosa to have some of his pos-o clients to attend. While, listening to their life changes a chill just came over me and I knew God sent me to the right place. Dr. Sosa is a very caring Angel. May God keep on Blessing you.

01/19/04 I went for my 1st visit with Dr. Sosa. While waiting to see the Dr. everyone was talking and introducing themselves to each other. It was if we knew each other for a long time. We talk about how wonderful the Dr. and Staff at New Life Health & Fitness was. Well, it's my turn to see the Dr. He went over everything again. He asked, If I have any questions? I reply, No you cover everything and He smiled. Now, I have to meet with,
Ms. Yanet Garica (Obesity Surgical Coordinator) She is so nice and very concern for your health because, Yanet knows what the Patients are feeling inside. Yanet is not only a Staff Member She is also a Patient of Dr. Sosa. I have a Surgery date (February 13, 2004) That was FAST! Now I have to make an appt. with the Nutritionist. Until we meet again.....

01/20/04 Well, God Bless Everyone I got my appt. with Ms. Vanessa Loyd (January 21, 2004 at 10:00a.m. I also had to fax my PCP letter to Ms. Yanet. Now I'm waiting on the letter from Dr. Joseph Poitier (My psychologist).

01/21/04 I met with Vanessa put a down payment on the Health Center which is a great deal. Also, I have to attend a class about Pre-op to learn what to eat, take vitamins, and Proteins Supplements.

01/24/04 I when to Dr.Poitier office for the letter and, everything was OKAY. Thank you JESUS. GOD is good all the time and, all the time GOD is good. So, I came home to fax the letter to Yanet. She received the letter on Monday morning (office close on weekends). Now I play the waiting game. But, I know that GOD will pull me thorough. Until we meet again........

02/05/2004 Hello Everyone I GOT APPROVED! Thank you JESUS without you this would not be happening. I Thank GOD for senting Dr.Sosa and his Staff in my Life. I panic, when I look at my caller ID and, it was Ms.Yanet with either good news or bad news. I was so afraid that I will not be approved. So, I finally answer, "Betty this is Yanet at Dr.Sosa Office. You been APPROVED!". I reply, " Thank you JESUS, Thank you JESUS, Thank you JESUS. Ms. Yanet was so happy for me and, I thank her also. Now I wait for my Pre-op results. Until we meet again......

02/09/2004 Hi Everyone I got my pre-op test results, everthing is okay, Thank you JESUS. I'm so excided I can't wait to cross my legs, try on new clothes, play with my Daughter, go for walks without being tired, and just learning to Love myself again. I know, you know, where I'm coming from. I just want to say Thank you all for your prays and support and, May GOD BLESS you all. (HUGS & KISSES) until we meet again......

02/15/04 Well, Hello Everyone. I'm back, just want to let everybody know that, your prayers and support means a lot to me. My Surgery went well. Let me tell you about MY HOSPITAL STAY. It all started February 13, 2004. I'm up all pack and ready to go! I'm a bit nervous but, excited to start MY NEW LIFE. My Husband, Daughter, and Myself (of course) arrive at Hialeah Hospital at 6:15 a.m. I met some wonderful Friends. They were very concern on, How I was feeling. All I can remember is going to the O.R. and waking up in the Recovery Room. When I got to my room, all I wanted to do was sleep. The Staff at Hialeah Hospital was GREAT!!! When I needed pain medication they were there. I called very, very, very often. I will like to take the time to Thank Mrs.Rosie, Vera, Ricky, Lee, Nery, William, Mrs. Berneice and Luisa. Mrs.Rosie is a very SPECIAL PERSON. When my Husband had to leave to take our Daughter to School, Mrs.Rosie represented my Family and, I Love Her for that. I Thank GOD for meeting these wonderful people. One more thing Nery, Vera, Lee, and Luisa. We all had Surgery together yet, they were there for me! I can't Thank them enough. Until we met again.....

03/08/04 Well, Hello everybody sorry it took so long to bring you my update. I have an appointment with my personal trainer and, my nutritist today. Well, I'm soo excited! I've lost 29 pounds in 3 weeks, That's great! The vacation is almost over (last day worked February 11, 2004), back to work (March 11, 2004). We still keep in touch with, each other I think that's wonderful. It's been 3 weeks and, finally we can eat food (puree). I've workout today and, I really enjoyed myself. I'm going again tomorrow, GOD spare my life if nothing happens. Jason is a wonderful and caring person. I thank GOD for him. I just want to tell everyone out there in loser land, make sure you have a excellent team that, cares about you and your progress. May GOD keep on BLESSING you and your Family. Until we meet again...............

03/22/04 Well, Hello Everyone. How are you? I went to the Dr. today and everything is fine Thank God. Well, I lost 16 pound in 2 weeks, that's Great!!! I am getting back in the swing of thing.
I just want to take the time to thank Janel Lebron. She's a wonderful person and very encouraging. I just thank GOD for her. At work is so depressing. They are under new management. New management, New rules. I don't know what I'm going to do. Yes! I do. My GOD will work it out. GOD said, Cast all your cares upon him and, that's what I'm going to do. Just keep me and my Family in your prayers. May GOD keep on BLESSING you and your Family. Until we meet again.........

03/31/04 I went to the gym today and for the first time I met Janel she is a wonderful person. Well, the workout was great! I know I will feel it tomorrow. I will try to keep up the good work. It's just in the afternoon, I am soo tired. I don't feel like doing nothing. Well, I know it will pass. Nery and myself will meet at the gym tomorrow. I know it will be great! The last time we saw each other was our first visit at Dr. Sosa Office. So, I can't wait. Until we meet again..........

04/28/04 Hello Everyone Well, I'm doing fine. I went to the gym to see Vanessa and good news! I lost 48lbs. Isn't that GREAT!!! I went from 245 to 197. I need to lose 60 more pounds to reach my goal. Well, utill we meet again.....

05/01/04/ Hello Everyone I lost one of my Best Friends today. Her name was Asia. She was 13 yrs. old. Asia was more than a pet she was a Family member. She was my Daughter. It's so hard for me right now but, I thank GOD for the time we had together. It will take time but, I will be alright. Until we meet again......

07/17/04 Well, Hello Everyone It's been so long when I last posted. I just haven't been myself. I'm going through so much lately, it's like an emotional rollacoaster. Sometimes I'm happy and, other time I'm sad. Well, the good news I'm down 80lbs!!!! That's GREAT!!! Now the bad news I'm Depressed. I called my Shink. I feel I need to talk about my problem and try to work things out. I'm back on Lexapro (anti-depressants). I should be happy about losing 80lbs. but, to me I haven't lost anything! I see myself as being the same. Everywhere I go people say how much I lost. My Family, Friends, and co-workers say the samethings. I just pray that everything will be alright. I will like to ask a favor will you all pray for me. May GOD keep on BLESSING you and your Families. Until we meet again......