Tammy G.

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Pulmonary Hypertension -  Finally got the results of my echocardiogram.  I have diastolic dysfunction in my left ventricle and mild tricuspid regurgitation in my right ventricle, resulting in pulmonary hyp...

A Setback -  Well, I finally touched base with my PA at the surgeon's office.  Turns out my echocardiogram came back abnormal.  At this point I don't know what this means.  I have to make an a...

Settling my mind, resigning myself to surgery -  Since I was approved for surgery, my mind has surged with questions and worry.  What ifs keep making their appearance in my thought processes. What if I don't lose weight? Wha...

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Approved!! -  After the 6-7 months of primary care phys supervised dieting, negative thoughts "I'll never get approved," it happened!  I was approved!  I'm scared and excited at the same time. ...

Met My Surgeon -  After a long and uncomfortable trip to Austin, I finally met Dr. Faulkenberry.  I now know I made the right choice in picking him and his staff.  We stayed 2 nights in Austin.  Th...

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On the way..hopefully. -  After sending in a new patient packet to Southwest Bariatric Surgeons in Austin a few weeks ago, I heard back from a Patient Advocate today.  Cassie was so nice and helpful and I ...