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Feb. 26, 2003
Hello all. Back in Jan. 2001 I went to the Veterans Hospital and I ran into a lady that looked famillar to me. I asked her if I knew her she said yes and that she had lost 70lbs! Well I knew I had just seen her in Sept. 2000 and she was not that small. She told me she had a RNY in Nov. 2000. Then she pointed me to this website where I found a co-workers profile. Come to find out she was having her surgery in a few days. After watching her loose weight I knew I had to have that surgery. Well I had my consultation with Dr. Duncan yesterday. The room was packed! All those overweight people! I couldn't believe it! The information was very helpful. Dr. Duncan was very nice he had good bedside manners! He joked a little made us feel relaxed. He told us the pros and cons to the surgery. They (Joyce) passed out a stack of papers for us to look over and fill out if we decide to have the surgery. Of course I filled mines out that night because I know I want this surgery. After they get the papers they will call you. I hope it doesn't take too long.
March 10, 2003
Well I got my exam date it's March 20th at Dr. Duncan's office. I will let you know what happens.
March 23 2003
I had my exam. They have started something new. They want you to lose some weight before your surgery to show that you are really serious about this and for some people it will make the surgery easier. They told me to lose 15 to 20 lbs before my surgery I weighted in at 260lbs do they know how hard it is to lose 15 or 20 lbs??? I will do my best I hope it is enough. Now I have to wait for my approval from the insurance company. Later.
March 27, 2003
I just found out that Dr. Duncans' office just sent my file over yesterday to my insurance company it had to come back from dictation (what ever that is) so now the wait for approval begins! I was told they are booked up thru June 9th! My anniversary is June 10th I wanted to be down 20 lbs by then. I guess I will be ok I just can't wait to start my new life.
April 15, 2003
Today I called the insurance company (United Health Care)and they told me that I was approved for the surgery. They said they would call Dr. Duncan's office and let them know. They said I should be getting a letter soon.
April 22. 2003
Dr. Duncan's office called me today and told me they got the phone call from the insurance company and as soon as they receive the letter from the insurance company they would schedual my surgery date.
April 21, 2003
My insurance company said they sent the approval letter out on the 21st to Dr.Duncan's office. They said it would take about 10 working days for Dr. Duncan's office to get the letter because it is computer Generated.
April 29, 2003
Dr. Duncan's office has recieved the approval letter. They said they would have a date for me on 9th. Why it takes so long I don't know I guess there are a lot of fat people in GA!
May 9,2003
The office called me and gave me a date of Oct. 13, 2003! Can you believe that? 5 months away you know I can't wait that long. They said I need a letter of medical clearence, a letter from a psychologist and a letter from a Nutritionist. The medical clearence is good for 90 days only. I have an appointment for the psyc evalation on the 20th and I guess I will get one for the nutritionist but I am going to wait until July for the medical clearence so it will be good for 90 days. I hope they move my date up.
May 21, 2003
I went to my psyc. evaluation yesterday. My appointment was for 2:45 I got there at 2:40 didn't leave until 5:00. You have to answer a lot of questions by checking yes or no on paper then take a vocabulary test to see if you can read. Then he says a word and you point to a picture that goes with the word he says. So if you use Dr. Gary Santavicca 404-653-1117 in Atlanta be ready to stay a while.
July 27, 2003
Well people I have done every thing I had to do and now I am waiting for Dr. Duncan's office to call me with an earlier date I was told that sometimes people change their minds or councle for one reason or another. So I am hoping I get an earlier date than Oct. 13 I got a bridle shower and a wedding to attend this year and I want to be fit! One thing I found out is that UHC doesn't pay for the Psyc evaluation so now I got an $300.00 bill I am gonig to send it to them any way maybe they will pay for something! Well I will keep you up to date.
July 28, 2003
I got an earlier date! I go for my pre-op on August 6th then I meet with Dr.Duncan on August 14 and my surgery is on August 26! Now it's just a matter of weeks!
August 6th, 2003
I had my pre-op it went ok they took 5 tubes of blood, my vital signs, EKG, and X-rays.
August 19, 2003
I was told on August 7th that because I am 40+ I had to have a cardiovascular clearence so I had to hurry up and find a specialist that could see me before my surgery. So if you have Dr. Duncan in Atlanta be sure to make an appointment for a cardivascular clearence too. I am sooo scared I have one more day before my surgery I pray that I come out ok and that I can stick to the diet.
August 20, 2003
I am really nervous now! Less than 24 hrs to go! I just pray that all goes well and that I can follow Dr. orders. I will let all know how I am doing on the other side!
August 24, 2003
Hello all! I am home doing well! I can't belive I had my surgery! It happen so fast! There are so many people having WLS! I am up and walking around all of my incision are fine except for the middle one it is still draining but the Dr. said that is normal. I feel good so far. Just taking it easy sipping my water and unsweeten apple juice a popsicle here and there. I still can't belive it! I will get back to you all after my 2 weeks check up. Thank you all for your emails they really help me.
Sept. 4, 2003
Hey all. I had my 2 week check up. I have got to drink more. Everytime I drink I feel nausea. I found out that water mellon doesn't bother me so I am on water mellon every 2 to 3 hours. Today I was able to drink some water without feeling sick. I am down 30 lbs!
Sept. 11, 2003
Hello all! 21 days post-op and I feel ok. I am still having trouble drinking I am doing better with water but I can't drink anything else. Food takes a while to go down. I am still weak I guess I got to do better with my vitamins.
Oct. 16, 2003
Hello all! 57 days out I am only 33lbs down but I am down 3 sizes! I think I need to excersize more.
Oct. 20, 2003
Hello again I am down 41 lbs and I feel good! Keep the faith all and walk!
Dec. 3, 2003
I have lost 60lbs and down from a 22W to a 14! I have had one dumping episode last night I drank a glass of Egg Nog. I was fine for the first 10 min but then I felt terrible I thru up the egg nog I felt weak and shaky my stoma was upset. After I thru up I felt better. I am loving my new look I would do it all over again!
Dec.24,2003
Hey all! I am under the 200lb mark! Is this real? I feel fine. I got 37lbs to go! I am still doing my excersize which is helping a lot with the inches.
Jan. 21, 2004
Hello! I am doing fine! Today makes 5 months post-op! I am down from a size 22 to a size 12! I can't belive it. I havent been to a support group I guess I should go I could learn something. If anyone knows of a date and time at Dr. Duncan's office let me know. All in all the weight is coming off I am walking on my treadmill a couple of days a week I need to do more but finding the time is hard. I am not over eating I am having a hard time getting my water in. My hair is thinning some but I have long hair so it doesn't look bad. I got to work on getting my protien in I don't care for meat too much I eat ground beef and chicken some fish too. Well that's all for now. Keep the hope alive!
Feb. 10, 2004
Hello all. Yesterday was kind of down for me I over heard some women talking about me at work. Why the hate, I have done nothing to anyone at work. Anyway I am still happy I am down to 185 lbs it's coming off slow but I guess that is good because my skin is shrinking up nice you can't tell I had an extra 75 lbs on me. I hope all is do well and keep up the good work!
March 10, 2004
Hello all. Today I am 15 lbs from my goal weight. The weight is slowing down but still coming off. I have mostly size 12 in my closet and a few size 10. I am feeling fine. I guess I should go to the doctor for a check up it has been 6 months and 18 days but I just figure if nothing is wrong than everything is ok. I hope everyone is doing good. I can't wait until the summer so I can put on my swimming suit! My husband is happy for me. My sister is waiting to have hers.
April 20, 2004
Hello all. Today I am 10 lbs from my goal weight. The weight loss is slowing down but I think that's because I haven't been donig my walking like before but I started back yesterday on my tread mill I did 38 min which is 5 laps which is 1.5 miles. I am in a size 10-12. I will be so happy when I get to 165 lbs which is what my best friend weights then I will be able to wear her clothes and she has a lot! Until next time keep loosing!
May 5, 2004
Hello all! My best friend came to town last Thursday she took the train from the airport stright to my job. When I came back to my desk she was there. She screamed so loud I was embarrased! She said I looked so different she couldn't belive it. We had a ball we went to Tanger Outlet Mall and shopped for 6 hrs! 5lbs to go and I will be at my goal!
May 27, 2004
Hey! I am 2lbs from my goal! I can't belive it! 5 more pounds and I will be at the century mark! I guess I will go for that. I am so happy I can't stand it! My size 12 are getting roomy! Any way I hope everyone is doing good and walking!! Unitl next time.
Peace!
June 21, 2004
Hello all. Hope you all are donig well and staying on track. Today I am 10 months out exactly and I am down from 260lbs to 163lbs! I hope by this weekend I would have reach 160lbs! I am doing good feeling good and still excited. Please take care of yourselves and walk.
August 2, 2004
Well all I am moving in on my 1st year which will be Auguest 21, 2004 and I am at 158lbs size 8-10 or a med. I never thought I would be that weight again! I can't belive it! My highschool reunion is this weekend can't wait to go. I hope all is doing well and walking. Take care.
August 23, 2004
Hello all! I am just too happy!! I am 1 year and 2 days out! I can't believe I went from a size 22 to a size 8! I love it I would do it all over again the time went so fast it feels like yesterday.I have only a few of my old clothes left in my closet. Buying new clothes is so much fun I can just look at a pair of pants and know if I can fit them or not. My best friend has hundredths of jeans and when I went to see her this summer she let me pick out all that I wanted! I hope you all are as happy as I am and keep up the good work!
Sept. 23, 2004
Hello all. I am doing good, maintaing my weight at 158lbs. I'm still in a size 8-10. I am enjoying myself to the fullest. I started back skating and I'm loving it! I went to a support meeting and was upset by one of the ladies who was there with a cheesecake that was not low in cal. or carb. and was not sugarfree. I know once you have been out for a while you might try somethings but I just got a problem with bringing sweets to the support group that has pre-op and new post-op people there. Anyway I had to say something I hope she didn't take it too bad. Other than that all is well and I will update another day. Peace!!
Oct.19, 2004
Hello everyone. I am dong fine. I am down to 153lbs. I feel good. I am having a hysterectomy on the 27th of this month. So I will be sitting up for 6 weeks. Other than that all is well. My sister is waiting to have her surgery. My bus driver had hers Sept. 10th and you can see the difference already! Everyone that is thinking about the surgery don't think too long I was told that BCBC and Aetna will no longer pay for the surgery in 2005. So hurry up and get on it. Take care.
Nov. 11, 2004
Hello. Just an update. I had a hysterectomy on Oct. 27th. It's been 2 weeks now and I am doing fine. I'm home until Dec. 6th yeah! I'm down to 147lbs yeah! Never thought I would see that again in life I haven't weight that since high school! I feel good. I am happy with my new body and if I never loose another pound I would still be happy. I hope everyone is doing good. Don't give up you can do it just keep working hard at reaching your goal. Take care.
Dec. 13, 2004
Hello all. I am doing fine. I love my new size! I am holding at 145 lbs so far which I am happy about. I never thought I would ever weight that much. I stll can't believe it. I hope ya'll are doing fine.
Jan. 21, 2005
Hello. All is well with me. I am still 145 lbs and a size 8. Some say I look as though I lost more weight but I haven't I guess it just shifted. Any way I feel fine. I hope all of you are doing great and feeling fine. Until next time.
March 11, 2005
Hello all. It's been a minute. I am doing fine I am still at 145 lbs and a size 8 happy to say! I have been enjoying the new me I still can't belive it's me! I hope everyone is doing just as well take care and keep up the good work and leave the bad work alone!
April 13, 2005
Good Afternoon! Such a beautiful day! I feel great! I am doing just fine I am holding between 142 and 146 it has been 20 months since my surgery and I am down 115 lbs. I hear and read about people who have gain a lot of the weight they lost back I hope that is not true in a lot of cases I pray that I don't gain back more than 3 or 4 lbs. I've been playing with 4 lbs since October last year and that's fine with me. I am still a comfortable size 8 my 10 are too big. All is well with me I love shoping I try not to over do it but some times I can't help it. I hope you all are doing well. Until next time.
May 12, 2005
Good afternoon. Just thought I would check in. I am fine everything is the same with me. I found out that after being denied 2x a co-worker of mine just got approved and just in time because the State of Georgia will no longer cover the Gastric By-Pass surgery. She had been trying for a year and it paid off she will be a looser this summer! I hope all of you are doing well and eating right. Take care!
Nov. 2, 2005
Hello all it has been a while but all is well with me. I'm still holding at 145lbs size 8 ( one or two size 6 are in my closet). I feel fine. Just keeping myself focus and trying to eat right my 2 year anniversary was Aug. 21. Take care and keep in touch.
Dec. 14, 2005
I have been bad!! I have gained 6lbs I am now 151lbs!! I haven't been 150lbs since Oct. 19, 2004! I know what it was those dreaded brownies! They had some at work about a week ago and since I have only been there for a couple of months I didn't want to act like I was scared to eat some. They were good!!! I ate 3 of them in one day! I knew I would gain I could feel it at the end of the day. So last night I did 20 minutes on my treadmil and I plan to do 20 tonight and Thursday. I am going to do 3 days a week until I am back down to 145lbs. No more brownies!!
Jan.03 2006
Good evening all. I am back on my treadmill. I did 25 min. today last week I did 20 min. I am trying to do 3 days a week again. I want to stay at 145 lbs I don't like 151. Any way just thought I'd let you know what's up with me. Ya'll keep in touch and don't get laxed.
March 14,2005
Hello all. I have got to get back on my treadmill. It is hard once you reach your gold to continue walking. I am 156 today I haven't been 145 since Nov. and I don't like it at all! I want to get back down to 145 so I guess I have to get on the ball again. Other than not walking every thing is the same I still can't eat a lot of sweets with out getting an upset stomach and I still can't eat hole burgers at one time or all of my food at one time. So as long as I can't eat like before I'm still happy. Keep in touch with me I need the encouragement.
August 31, 2006
Well hello all! It has been awhile since I have updated my profile. I am doing just fine. I am 155lbs and I wear a size 8 or medium. I just past the 3 year mark this month on the 21st! Now I can increase my life insurance on my job. They wouldn't let me increase it until I was 3 years out. That's a sham! I guess they thought I would gain it all back before I reach the 3 yr mark. Any way I hope all who are ready this is doing well with their weight loss. One thing for sure you can not go go back to your old eating habits and expect to keep the weight off. You must stay focus. Drop me an email if you feel the need to. Stay healthy.
March 31, 2008
Hello all. Well it's been a long time since I've updated my profile. I am 169 lbs and a size 10. I do believe I gain weight because of my medicine. In Sept. 2006 I became sick. So now I take medicine and I think that is what cause me to gain weight. I was unable to exercise like I use to. Now I am use to the medicine and I will be able to get on my treadmill again. I need to loose 15 lbs. then I will be where I want to be. I hope all is well with all of you.
Oct. 26, 2008
Hey! All is well. I am feeling fine. I'm use to my medication now and able to walk on my treadmill. I am still in a size 10 so that's good. Well I can eat more now than before but I still can't eat all of my food in one sitting which is good. I still can't drink a hole can of soda at one time which tells me my stomach is still small! I still tell people about the surgery and I would do it all over again!! I hope everyone that has had the surgery is trying to maintain. Please don't give up you have to keep on trying. Take care and I will talk to you all later.
