Jenny E.

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Jenny E. 21 years, 11 months ago

It has now been just over a year since my surgery. It was the best hting I could have ever done for myself. I feel so amazing and have lost over a 140lbs. Dr. Magnuson is the best surgeon in my opinion. He did an absolutely wonderful job with the surgery and with my follow-up care. I was a little disappointed though when I found my incision was longer than 5 inches. It was more like 11 inches. No fault of his though, he had to do what was best for me and to make sure that the operation was a complete success. I had previously had my gallbladder removed laproscopically and this caused a lot of scare tissue that Dr. M had to remove to avoid later problems with my intestines. However a friend of mine that had her surgery done by him her scare is only about 4 inches, so he does stay as small as he is able to. Since the suregery I have gotten married and am now 7 months pregnant. The reactions you will get from people you have known after you have lost so much weight make you feel really great. I would have to say that my surgery was a complete success. I highly recommend it to people that have no other alternative to lose their weight and have health issues or possibly at risk for health problems. I do also recommend though for people with eating issues like emotional eating problems really get some counseling, because this surgery does for some people change the way you feel about food and for others it doesn't. If you have problems that make you eat, please seek help in addition to the surgery otherwise it will not be the success you are hoping for. Yes you will lose weight but then you will have another struggle on your hands of trying to control how much you eat and what you are eating to make you feel better. Good luck!

DianeI 21 years, 11 months ago

Dear Jenny, There are no recent updates to your profile and I was wondering how you are doing? I too am in Maryland and Dr. M is my surgeon. I got my surgery date and my approval on Monday, August 8 is my big day! Please feel free to contact me anytime! Diane

Cinna G. 22 years ago

Happy ONE year anniversary to you. I hope things are going well and this anniversary finds you healthier and happier than ever. Remember to keep your profile updated. Have a wonderful anniversary day!

KG B. 22 years, 11 months ago

Jenny, best wishes for your upcoming surgery. I had mine almost six months ago, and I have never had a single regret. Fortunately, the nervousness is over with when you wake up in the recovery room to your new life.

Shelia P. 23 years ago

Jenny, just letting you know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless you with a successful surgery and speedy recovery. Shelia

Toni T. 23 years, 1 month ago

Hi Jenny!! Here's hoping we can be roomies at Johns Hopkins! And you won't go thru this alone, we'll be there for you...even if we have to take you home with us. Blessings of good health and positive outcomes!