julia M.
The first 9 years and having the Gastric band and then deciding on a RnY revision.
9/04 I was a size 4 at 16 when I had my 1st kid. I gained 70 pounds between the time I had him and got pregnant with twins. After the Girls I weighed about 220 and in the next two years got up around 250. My body likes to weigh 258! Now I weigh 250 on the nose because I gained back 20 of the 30 I lost! I have decided that I have a hard time losing weight with diets because I lose slowly and feel hungry all the time. I also get depressed and feel hopeless because I have SO MUCH TO LOSE! So then I usally decide I'd rather be happy eating then thin and starving...I think this surgery is the only thing left for me to try...and it's permanent...I can't quit - or cheat - or give up!
I think that when I have results it won't seem so hopeless and will help me to push on through the tough times!
10-18-04 The Bariatric surgeon's office just reopened at the new location and the secretary said they should call me by Friday to schedule and appointment. It will be either Dr. Dally or Dr. Cegle. At first I was only considering the banding, but now I am considering all. I am scared to death of dying from the surgery or the outcome. I am 28 with 4 kids between 2 and 11 and I think I am healthy now. I have arthritis which I have had since I was a teenager. Really that is all. I have weighed about 250 since 1996.
I am scared that choosing this surgery is choosing myself over my kids because of the risks...Anyone else feel this way? Is it really selfish? I am so afraid of dying and leaving them, but also scared to live the rest of my life depressed and unhappy! I'm also embarrassed because I am a registered nurse and I think everyone will think I'm just a failure becasue I had to resort to surgery. But despite my fears I am waiting for the consult appointment with the support of my husband and kids!
11/3/04 As of January first 2005 - my insurance will be covering 50% instead of 100 %. I have been on the waiting list for bariatric surgery and it does not matter. I will not be able to get surgery by 12/31/04. I have tried every option, other doctors...It is just not possible to get it done by then...So I am sad for now and will go back on my medifast liquid diet. I feel very angry and sad. I feel like my needs are not important to my employer and insurance company. I'm a registered nurse and may seek employment somewhere else later next year. I fell hurt and like my most hopeful option for weight loss has been taken away without a proper notice. Good luck to those of you able to get your surgery!
04/01/06 Well my insurance now covers 80% I have submitted to insurance and Im waiting, the nurse says they have been approving everyone lately so Im hopeful. I have sleep apnea, GERD, Chronic pain...I was rear ended a little over a year ago and am in pain all the time still, no I have not settled...Ive gained bout 40 pounds since then & feel like crap all the time now. Before I was fat but I felt good, now I hurt all the time and losing some will help with my neck and back pain...I am on a full medical leave too since february because of my neck problems. I am selling my house secondary to this horrible year and that's how Ill pay for the 20% It may be my lifesaver :-) Cross your fingers for me.
MY DENIAL FOR RnY And DECISIOno TO GET BANDED IN MEXICO
04/27/06 I was denied and I will appeal later next week. Not getting this is messing up another year for my family - I can't believe I was denied, but then I can...it has been a bad year! If I don't get approved it will be time to move on to the lower cost lap band or the RNY in Mexico. Dr Aguirre in Ensanada charges 10,500 for the OPEN RNY, includes all hosp and pre-surg and a couple nights motel...Dr. Rumbaut charge for LAP RNY is 14,600, includes some of the same costs. So Im doing a little research because I HAVE to do this!
5/1/06 OK so it's all decided. After thinking a ton I am remembering back to when I first knew I needed WLS. I was ONLY considering the band because it is less risk and WILL help me to lose weight...My doc, the only doc we could use...Dr. Cagle, only does RNY. So I trusted her and decided that I would have the RNY. Over time I began to think that was what I really wanted even though I was still very scared. Well because my insurance has denied me, I will have this money after selling my house and Im going to have to go to Mexico. Being so far away from home and having such a risky surgery without my husband there scares me...Im getting the band! It's less risky, I will lose weight, my recovery time will be faster and Ill be back with my kids sooner, Im only 30 and if I get complications, it's permanent, I was going to have the Rny but I believe things happen for a reason...I have even heard that some get the band after Rny, and probably vice versa. I hear a lot from doctors who do the band that after 2-3 years the weight loss is similair. I know I will prob lose slower, which is ok as long as I lose it! I will get fills when I need em! Anyway I have chosen Dr Ortiz in Tijuana for many reasons, but it was gonna be him or Dr. Rumbault anyway. Sandiego is closer and a shorter flight and will save me prob close to 3K. my surgery date is May 24th and I am happy and scared of flying, but I will. Also scared of being 'put down' but I will. My 13 year old son who is very mature will be my companion and I appreciate having him with me @ this time. There's really no other choices, my other kids are too young, my husband can't go, and family is mostly out of state or busy.
I have wanted this surgery since 2004, but now since the car accident that messed up my back and especially my neck a year ago, this is so important! This will hopefully help my neck and back heal. My doc thinks I tore up ligaments in the back of my neck and that's why Im not better, but a year later I am not better than I was 3 months after the surgery...just different. The pain and probs Im having change slowely over time. Im having trouble with pinched nerves this last month and I never did before! Im also getting a numb spot that comes and goes on the back of my neck and pain all down my left arm from the radial nerve! Darnit!
Im excited about being smaller and feeling better, I can't wait to feel 'normal' Even at 16 when I was thin for that one year or so, I still felt like the fat girl. I don't know if I will ever feel normal since obesity scars more than your skin! Anyway Ill be looking to the obisityhelp.com site for another person having WLS on 5/24/06!
5-8-06 Well I paid my deposit and booked my flight, Im pretty excited - probably more scared. When the surgery part is over then I can focus on the new days ahead. We are signing our house away tomorrow so I will have the rest of the money by FRIDAY! Sad to sell it after waiting so long for this house to be built but after this horrible year, it was a blessing to help us finance my WLS and a move back home & a new life. After surgery, when school is out my family is moving to Ohio.
As for my neck I have been feeling better, two days ago, I turned my head to the left to look at my daughter and felt that pain when I know I just pulled something, but it healed right away this time. Last time over a month ago I could not move or lift or take care of myself for days and my kids even had to help me shower and get dressed! It was horrible and it healed so slow It was still sore until last week...I have not felt 'pinched nerve' pain down my arm for days! I have had the come & go numb feeling on the back of my neck but that does not hurt.
Im more confident in my choice to have the band too so that is good!It will take me longer to lose the weight maybe...but If I am working out & making healthy choices I will lose weight! The option of getting fills is always there too! Also It's so much LESS RISKY and I have 4 kids I need to be here for...I also met a girl from obesityhelp.com who emailed me & said she (and her father) are having surg the same day with Dr. Ortiz so maybe we will meet eachother there!
WOW 16 days & counting...
May 20th 10pm - WOW countdown begins... Well Ive been on the slimfast green veggie diet since About the 18th, today I had a little more than a green veggie salad I can't believe how stupid I am! I had some cauliflower and onion and tomato and lite ranch...Im only supposed to have green veggies, I seriously feel like if I dont eat something I never will again or if I smell good food and I dont eat it Ill never get the chance again...Ill die if I don't eat it! Well of course it's not true! I really think part of my addiction is cuz sometimes when I was a kid there was no food or no good food, and rarely take out food and if we did get it it was usually not a whole meal to ourself! Many times I remember there was no food except for welfare food or none. My mom had a way of making it taste good though! So anyway I will only be having skim milk and slim fast - celery...until surgery! I am down about 8 pounds. I will try to post again before surgery, boy am I nervous...
MY SURGERY IN MEXICO PICS BELOW
5-27-06 Hey I returned home from having surgery on the 24th yesterday. I did go to Tijuana for the Lap-Band. We flew which was a little scary and when we arrived the driver for the clinic was holding a sign for me (Obesity Control Center) He took me and another couple to the clinic. I then filled out more paperwork, paid (The rest of $8500), Met with the cardiologist and had an EKG. Then was taken to the Hotel Lucerna which was Wonderful, elegant, all employees spoks some english. It really was a 5 star hotel, Ill post pics! We shopped a little at the mall didn't really buy nothing, the exchange rate was 11.1 for pesos. Like a gorgeous meal for my son and I was like $280 pesos in the 5 star restaraunt...so under $30...But let me tell you it was really FAB!
Next morning it was time to go to the clinic/hospital. I met with the nutritionist and was then taken to a small room but it was comfortable. The nurse gave me an ativan and an antacid, started an IV with antibiotic...before I knew it It was my turn. I met with the anesthesiologist, Dr. Ortiz, and Dr. martinez before the ativan set in. Dr. Martinez came in first and explained a lot, I liked him. Dr. Ortiz was a quicker visit as I had had most questions answered by Martinez. Then the anesthesiologist gave me some info - before I knew it they had me tinkle then took me to the operating room, I hopped on the table... ACDC's Shook Me All Night Long came on which is currently my favorite song for the past month LOL. Any who they injected something in my IV, I asked what it was but now I don't remember. My hand got real heavy and I said "Is my hand supposed to hurt and be heavy?" But I was on my way out...What seemed like seconds later I heard my name called and felt something pulled out of my throat, I was drowsy but ok. I earlier had discussed intubation with the anesthesiologist. They use a smaller tube and so it's less invasive and less traumatic. All my fears about the trocars, the intubation...I did not feel a thing! I don't remember a thing!
I was drowsy for a bit but forced myself to get up and walk about an hour after surgery. My son says I was only gone for 45 minutes but I hear the actual surgery only takes 10-15...I was sore it felt like growing pains when I walked and of course very 'full of air' They blow you up with air so they can see what they are doing and it is normal to be gassy for weeks I read. I have 5 holes one larger than the rest. So I have the 10cc band and the port for later fills. Nobody gets fills for 6 weeks at least until the stomach is healed. I went back to the hotel that night. This is the only thing that irks me a little. When I initially spoke with the coordinator she said my almost 13 y/o son would be allowed to stay in the hospital with me overnight. Then I heard from some of the other patients that it is not allowed when I asked the staff the DAY OF SURGERY, they said it's actually against regulations to have ANYONE stay all night with you...Anywho all others with other patients did have to go back to the hotel that night. The doctor came in, I was awake had walked a ton and he said "If I would be more comfortable, I could go back to the hotel cuz I was doing great" he also said we could stay and it was my decision. Well I did go back to the hotel and that's the only thing that bothered me about the whole trip. They gave me pain meds to take and the Dr. Who was on call all night gave me his personal cell # to call if I had any probs.
The doctor said "You won't be hungry for 1 week" I have been STARVING, I know it's not MENTAL HUNGER LOL. It HURTS, IT RUMBLE... I don't wanna eat anyway. But I know the hunger is worsened by the gas all in me and trouble burping. We went shopping on Revolution Ave. In Tijuana and I got some good deals, not as good as if my hubby could have bargained for me, but everyone spoke english and they are aggressive ... But it was fun. We went back to the hotel and wished we could go home cuz we were bored. The next morning we were taken to the airport & flew home. The first thing I did was get Gas Ex, MVI, & Fiber chewables. This is helping my hunger too.
I am on clear but have added a little slim fast shake for the hunger. I had 1/2 of a slim fast yesterday and 3/4 all together today. Plus Crystal light lemonade, H20, Ck Broth, and half a cup of coffee. I know now that I have some restriction, but as I move to solids in the coming weeks I know I will need a fill as soon as I can get one, about 5 & 1/2 weeks. They have 2 docs in ohio (where Im going) that do fills for Mexico patients the cost will be $150-400.
Today I am much less hungry, I am able to belch more, and my pain and tenderness is less. I need to start some exercise, I wish I could swim cuz we are in a hotel with a pool til we move to ohio next week but I need to hold off on that for at least 2 weeks...the incisions are closed with a strong glue and are slightly bruised but healing well.
More To Come...
POST Op & FIRST 3 FILLS (I never was filled correctly until the fourth. This is discouraging if ur thinking about getting banded...just skip it lol) I think my 2nd and 3rd fills were a miss and I just had swelling or something...
Augus 2nd, 2006 I am 10 weeks post op today. I am completely heeled from surgery, I moved to Ohio, Bought a fixerupper, and am broke lol. I have called and will be scheduling for my first fill sometime next week when I have the money, it will be $300 for the first fill with a complete H&P and Dietition class. Also Fills later will be $150 For fill & Dietition class after that, unfills are always free. It's in Cincinatti and 3.5 hours away from me and this Dr. Has done thousands of fills and does them for Mexico patients :-)
For me I have lost no weight. I got to 246 right after surgery but am about 250 now. I can eat anything and almost as much as before at this point. Im hate to say but Ive been eating poorly and feeling like a made the biggest mistake of my life because I didn't do the RNY...I am skeptical too that a fill will really cause restriction, we will see...I hear a lot of people feel this way without a fill. I hope it's true, financially I will be able to afford fills now, it was just a little tough after buying this house for a bit. I have walked a few times at the park but I get blisters because the track is crooked, I am getting a tredmill in 3 days, Im excited. Now when I go to the park track I have to push the little stroller and my hands sweat & callus and we have to stop frequently to look at little animals & ducks, so a tredmill will let me get down to business rain or shine ...
8/9/06 Im getting a fill with Dr. Curry in Cincinatti tomorrow after noon, it is a three hour drive. $300 first time, & $150 after that!
Ill update again after the fill :-)
8/12/06 I had a fill on Thursday with Dr Curry, who is very nice by the way. My port was lower than he thought it would be and therefore had to xray to find it. Tured out to be "like a miniport" He said thats good so that as I lose my port wont stick out through my skin, but harder for them to find. So the fill did hurt because of all the pushing and poking...I lived :-) I got 4cc he wanted to do 5cc but he said since I lived so far away...and it being late in the day he was gonna do 4cc (I have a 10cc band).
I had no restriction and could eat anything and everything before the fill...I was testing the waters and so worried that I messed up by getting the band rather than RNY.
Today Im on regular food, I made boiled chicken and frozen broccoli. Measured out 1 cup and ate it thoroughly chewing over 25 minutes around noon today. I wanted to see how long until I was hungry so I waited...and waited...8pm still no hunger so I ate the same thing again...was full just as I finished a cup.
Im pretty happy since I thought I had wasted my money before the fill! I am also exercising, did 30 minutes on tredmill yesterday and 50 today! I wanted to keep going but my blisters would not permit! OUCH!
10-4-06 Well after a couple weeks I knew I needed more fills, I didn't have the $$$ until 9-8 I then got 1 cc bringing me to 5cc in my 10cc band. I could eat 1 cup of food but hungry again in 2 hours...probably lost only a couple pounds then on 9-22 had another fill of 1 cc. bringing it to 6cc in my 10 cc band. I can still eat about 1 cup of food so no new capacity restriction, but I am full much longer now - most of time...3-4 hours now depending on the last food I ate. Im only eating healthy carbs and meat & veggies...splenda, fat free cream in my low acid coffee...crystal light & propel...unless I mess up that's my diet! I sure wish I'd barf if I ate something bad... Im going to the gym twice a week while my kids are in gymnastics. I sure need the motivation to exercise more! I work all day - sitting and Im motivated to make $ so Im usually brain dead and tired when I finish up. But it's a good income and better for my neck and back than nursing.
Anywho Im down to 236.4lbs - I know...I could have lost that all on my own instead of having surgery. I was down to 220 from medifasting in 2005...What I like about the band is this stops binging - I was a yo yo before. Good for 2-3 days than a 1000 calorie meal from burger king or wherever...Even now I can eat whatever I want, but the quantity is limited. The band is just a tool, not nearly what I needed ( I needed the gastric bypass) Anyway Im going for another fill soon - maybe monday. I want to get there - that supposed sweet spot that everyone has with more fills :). Id like to reduce my meal quantity to 1/2 cup. I do not know if this is possible. Of course what matters most is what that 1/2 cup consist of :)
12/10/06 I was 236.8 On Friday when I started medifast Liquid Diet. It's extremely low cal and I have not lost weight in a very long time. In fact, if you count that I was 257lbs day of surgery, I had lost only 21lbs in 8 months after my band! I think for me with the band I can eat too much and I need to be under 800 calories per day to lose. I also went on medifast to catch up to where I should be after WLS and to lost faster to have my gall bladder out with less risk of the lap surgery going to open...So Ive felt since soon after surgery that I made a mistake by not getting RnY. I needed it and Im such an idiot - only 5K more...which I had at the time too, it was only fear for having surgery in mexico! Well I will have another fill but IDK if the doc will since I am full 3-4 hours depending on what I eat. But 1.5 cups is a lot! I thought when I had the band only 1/2 cup would be how much I could eat! I dont know what to say, I do feel like a WLS failure...already. I can't vigorously exercise like before becassue of my neck injuries and pain - so that is an obstacle. No I dont wanna put on a suit and do water aerobics - how embarrassing. Maybe I will... Im doing this medifast as long as I can. It does work if you stick to it.
1-9-07 OK NEW YEAR! I have actually gained weight - Im at 239. Last month I got to 232 medifasting for a week...then I got very sick (MY GALLBLADDER) I vomited once and then did not eat for days because I dont wanna make my band slip...Im eating healthy and I walk a lot (When I go to the mall - cuz you know I can shop!) What can I say - totally my fault what I put in my mouth and sitting on my butt...I do work from home now and put in many hours in front of the PC. Well I can eat like 2 cups of food at a time maybe 1.5 depending on what it is. This is normal for bandsters, so I hear. Uhm I can also eat anything - except french fries...Pizza has come back on me once too. But only cuz I ate too fast because I was starved. I found a Dr Niel in Olympia who does band fills, he also uses flouro so he gives you a proper fill. Im calling tomorrow for sure! it's $375 I heard but maybe more for first visit. That's ok because Im making good money now. Also I got my new elliptical here and my gazelle to help but Im really outta shape and can't do very long. Ive held back secondary to , well pure laziness and mostly cuz I was having serious nerve numbness in my entire arm - it was so bad and scary. Now that I have a Neurologist and a prescription for physical therapy, I can go ahead and workout more. I talked to a lady who said people that have the big band (Which I have) have a harder time hitting that sweet spot where they are consistently losing and not vomiting. Well Ive only vomited once from eating too fast so anyway this is my last efforts Im gonna fill fill fill until I get there and exericise more, if I dont lost I will start saving for the gastric bypass. $12,000 for the RnY in Mexico (God I wish I just did it in the first place) But they may charge for the band removal (Normally $5,000) They are going to get back to me. I wanna give my band a chance. But Im determined to lose weight. I have only lost about 20lbs - what a joke (not a funny joke either) The only reason I did not have RnY is because it's so dangerous. 1/6 people (about) DIE from infection if they have a leak in their stapled stomach. I will research the doctors if I do it to see if and how many leak checks they do before you go home! Yum - I love propel :) Since I gave up PoP! OK lol Ive had tiny sips of pop only in choking emergencies.
3/30/07 - Well Im holding off on the RnY because Im still scared. I have enough pain right now and Im afraid of screwing up more...I started a diet on feb 20th and stayed on a month. Went from 240 to 226...Ive been off one week and yesterday and today I started back on and then decided to wait another day...DAMMIT...so tomorrow IS that day. I have a whole restock of medifast. I was doing medifast replacements and chicken & veggies for dinner most nights for that month. Hardly any exercise besides my PT stuff so I know, get off my ass. I did workout yesterday but 25 minutes killed me with asthma cuz Ive been sick. Anyway my next goal ( I weigh 231 - eating well this week off my diet) is to get down to 219...then who knows. RnY is still an option. Id rather do it in the USA if I can and I do worry about the risks. If Im not exercising I wont be a success with that either...I know I will still lose a lot more than with this JOKE the band...
My First Good Fill!
5/20/07 wow its close to my bandiversary!! I spent january - may doing a lot of rehab and PT for my neck and gave up totally on my band. Spent a month on medifast because I got back into the 240's. I had been wanting my band out and to get RnY so bad but also so scared of dying. Only cuz I have 4 kids. As a last resort I made an appointment to get a fill with fleuro on the 15th of May. I got one tiny butterfly poke. I only had 3cc in my 10cc band. All this time...I dont know if the last doctor who thinks fleuro is unnecessary poked a hole in my tubing or missed...No wonder I thought the band was a JOKE! I got filled to 6cc FOR REAL this time and I have never felt this way before. I wasted a lot of time. I overate most of the time from November until a few days ago (Cept that month on MF) I can not eat croutons or bread anymore lol. Starving this morning after not sleeping I ate three croutons and "slimed and Pb'd" oh my. For an hour! So I will be on liquids for the next 2 days. I never slimed before. I only had vomited pizza twice. but basically all this time could eat anything until now. So this is what its like to be a bandster :) I can actually see that this band will help me now. I had lost hope. I felt like I was still all on my own. Like I spent all that money for nothing. Its been 5 days since my fill and the swelling should be down. I can eat soft chicken and veggies but NO BREAD TYPE THINGS. Even if its been hours since I ate, I have pain within a minute of swallowing and it hurts! I really hope the doc missed before on my other fills. Because If I have a hole in my tubing I will find out when I need another fill. I dont know what the repair would cost. I only eat about a cup or less of food now. Im full as long as I dont drink anything. I wait 2 hours at least because as soon as I drink I get hungry again. I know I was 235 on tuesday and then friday at the doc was 229 after being on liquids. I wont be able to lose 50Lbs by my 1 year anniversary. thats ok. I know I wasted time...I only have 14 lbs to go though and I will have lost 50lbs. My next goal though is to be 199lbs. I havnt been under 200lbs since I was 18! I know its just around the corner. I started over tuesday. I'm finding great support and enjoying the OH message board a lot. I often find it funny how my life has changed since my accident. I love my job and get sick of it too. Its graphic design and a lot of business management. I design avatar clothing. 15 hour days a lot too. I have a hard time stopping in the middle of a design. I think loving fashion and all these years being unable to wear and buy the clothes I want contributed to my interest that made me create my business. My Avatar naturally is slim. I design for people who play secondlife. The income is good (Only cuz I work like a dog). But I have been recognized as a top designer and won a clothing fair top designer award. Plus a top 8 award too. I had no photoshop experience a year ago and started it as a hobby. A way of escaping my fat reality. Well its difficult to understand. Look at my blog which shows the clothing I make. A small sample though of what is in my main store! Awesome Designs Blog
5/31/07 Well today (Yesterday, It's 4 am) I weighed 223lbs so I have lost 12 pounds since my fill on the 15th! Wow...so this is what its like to be a bandster! I'm not exercising much... (Twice - plus shopping at the mall) But I got a sport stroller for my four year old and as soon as my husband puts it together (Tomorrow) We will be able to go on the trails and tracks with a little more seriousness and less stop and go-ness. I dont have as much restriction as I did the first week, but I am still not very tolerable at all of starchy foods...such as chips, bread, rice, croutons, tortillas, bagels, eggs... Ive tried a bite or two of all and none like me anymore! I must let it go and stick to what works like chicken, broccoli, cottage cheese, protien shakes, protien bar (Only after 4 pm or else it gets stuck) banana, cantaloupe, cheese, refried beans...I dont want to get an unfill, I really just need to take it slow and especially in the morning! Thank goodness I still get coffee and diet sobe's! Those two things keep me happy! Im close to losing 50Lbs total and closer to my first goal of 199lbs Onederland as it's called! Since its summer I think Ill get there before august!! Keep On Truckin..
6/24/07 Im down to 219. Im bouncing around the same few pounds for like a month it seems so Im gonna go get a fill. Just a little one...I only puke from things getting stuck, not overeating...Though I do that on occasion too. 4lbs to go until I have lost 50 and 20 to be under 200lbs which I have not seen since before I was pregnant with the girls. I got some new pants a size 20...I can button them but I wont try to wear them until I get to 210or maybe 205...Not sure. I can wear the brown cords again. I havnt wore them since before my accident! I have some things going on that are stressful. Mainly my son is sick and I love him and worry. This too shall pass? I hope soon because I want to have some peace and love in my family.
2/10/2009 I had a healthy baby boy on December 23, 2009. I weigh what I did before getting pregnant. I don't follow any bandster rules and I drink with my meals...I am breastfeeding still and I don't know how soon I will go on trying to lose. Currnetly I watch what I eat most of the time. My portion sizes are out of control... I need to do something, it's hard to go back on band rules after being off for so long!
8/12/2012 I have gained a lot of weight and I have no restriction and a lot of dysphagia and I can not eat without a lot of pain unless I DRINK with my meals. I am trying to get a revision with fear of a repeat denial like in 2006. My mobility is horrible nowadays and I suffer from a lot of pain. I am on a fast decline in health. I have great blood pressure and got my cholestorol way down to a healthy level. Don't think I have sleep apnea and no diabetes except twice gestationally. I have bad neck and back problems still and mobility problems from osteoarthritis, repeated foot injuries and neuropathy in my left foot and leg. Herniated disc too in my back and maybe my neck. My weight and not being able to exercise is causing weight gain along with my medications. I feel RnY is the only thing that will keep me from losing my mobility and turning around my disabled life. I have been denied for SSI twice. I wanna go back to work but I decline every year. I will start the 6 months of diet soon for the Buckey Health Plan.
BEFORE SURGERY LIQUID DIET
5/1/06 265lbs
DAY OF SURGERY
5/24/06 252lbs
8/2/05 Post Op & No Fill Yet Due to Poorness
250lbs
8/10/06 247lbs FIRST FILL!
8/11/06 242lbs
9/22/06 238lbs
10/2/06 236lbs
12/10/06 233lbs
5/15/07 235lbs
5/18/07 229lbs
5/30/07 223lbs
6/24/07 219lbs
2/10/2009 216lbs
8/12/2012 260lbs
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