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Surgeon Testimonial

Brian S. Boe, M.D.
My first impression at the initial consult w/Dr Boe was that he was extremely professional and knowledgeable about the different aspects of weight loss surgery.

Over time I have also found Dr Boe very personable and a caring surgeon who will spend as much time with you as needed to answer questions and discuss things that are happening with your WLS and body.

The staff at Barix is TOP NOTCH.

Future patients should not hesitate to ask lots of questions - he will gladly and patiently answer all of them.

Dr Boe is very intune with after care and follow up visits. Barix has an excellent program for post-op patients.

I would rate Dr Boe and his staff at 110%. Both surgical competence and bedside manner are excellent.
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  • Pets - Jude, my Bichon/Cavalier mixed puppy - he's adorable!!
  • Scrapbooks - Love doing scrapbooks of vacations and for friends and family
  • Interior Decoration - A passion of mine - love to decorate
  • Cruises - Have been on 7 cruises - am waiting for the next one

Latest Surgery Support Comments

  • Comment by DebiMcK23 on 2/18/08 12:01 pm
    Kathy, today is your big day. I can't wait to see you once you are on the loser's bench! I promise, after surgery you are going to be amazed at how much easier it is then that damn liquid diet! Good luck and know we are just a stone's throw away if you need anything. Us Garnet Valley folks have to stick together! Debi
  • Comment by joldaker on 2/18/08 3:58 am
    Kathy, Your day is finally here and we are all excited to have you back in the support meeting on the other side of this weight battle. Today I will be praying for you during and after your surgery.
  • Comment by MOM2ADAM on 2/17/08 3:58 pm
    Kathy- I am wishing you luck tomorrow and hoping for a speedy recovery. I am saying a special prayer for you tonight. Best of Luck! Jennifer
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My name is Kathy - turned the big 5-0 this year. I've been overweight since my late teens, altho looking back now I was built pretty good even with the extra pounds. When I had my child at 20 I went over the 200 pound mark and never made it back under. I've had a lot of emotional stress in my life which I'm sure has contributed to my weight problems. Like everyone here I've dieted, exercised, starved, fasted and prayed for the pounds to fall off - sometimes they did, but they always found their way back.

In 2000 I had my right knee replaced, then had to have it re-done 8 weeks post-surgery because the tibular piece broke loose (talk about PAIN!). About a year later I had the left one replaced. Now they're aching again and I have to get this weight off quickly now, which is why I turned to Barix Clinic and RNY surgery.

I'm still going thru the insurance processes required and am hoping to have surgery sometime in January 2008. I'm currently working out, walking and working with a nutritionist. Have lost 20 lbs since my initial visit to the clinic but obviously need to lose a lot more.

So that's my basic story - working toward my surgery, then working toward my goal.
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9 Month Surgivarsary
on December 3, 2008 12:10 pm
Today I had my 9 month follow-up with Dr Boe - we're a little behind since my 9 month date was actually 11/18, but that's okay. I have lost a grand total of 153 pounds - my BMI is well under 40 now - and my bloodwork was fantastic!! I haven't felt this good in years and years - I can do so much more now - walking, playing, exercising, housework, shopping - yes, shopping is the best!! I can go into stores and buy clothing again - don't have to order from catalogs anymore. And I'm even venturing into heels - look out world!

Dr Boe is so wonderful - he's patient and caring and understanding and very easy to talk to. I'm so happy I found Barix - it was meant to be.

I'd be remiss if I didn't thank all of my OH friends as well, who have gotten me through some tough times and are always there to encourage me and cheer me on when times are rough or just to say Congrats when times are good.

Need to get some side shots of myself to post on here - I almost couldn't believe it was me when I caught a glimpse of myself sideways in the mirror the other day - I'm far from skinny, but I look so much better than I did.
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6 Month Surgiversary
on August 18, 2008 6:44 am
Today is my 6 month surgiversary! I didn't weigh myself this morning and I should have, but I'm going to Barix for my appt with Dr Boe and they'll weigh me then.

I can't believe 6 months has gone by already - now all those terrible times right after surgery are a distant memory. I rarely get foamies anymore - if I overeat my pouch gets very angry and let's me know it. I am eating healthier - I am exercising (finally) and I am feeling 150% better.

Sometimes I think my weight isn't coming off as quickly as it should but as long as its still coming off I guess its okay. I know I'm eating more now and exercising so both of those things will contribute to a slight slow-down. I hope Dr Boe is pleased when he sees me, but more importantly I need to be pleased with my progress.

I still don't see the huge changes everyone keeps telling me I've made - or look like. I still see fat ugly legs, flappy arms and a soft wrinkly belly - I guess some of those things will never change. But I do know I'm wearing much smaller clothing now - I'm doing more than I have in years and loving every moment of it.

So hopefully I'll have good numbers on that scale Wednesday!!
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Weigh in Day
on July 16, 2008 8:28 am
Its July 16 so I weighed myself this morning - only down 5 pounds - yes, I'm disappointed. But I also know I've been working out a lot more than I had been in the past, so I guess muscle can account for some of that. I also know that I've been letting carbs sneak back into my diet with a lot of grazing or snacking, and that has to stop, so as of today I am allowing myself only 1 type of crunchy carb per day and will stick to my proteins and other good foods the rest of the day. Its hard, tho - I've always loved the crunchy salty stuff but if my journey is to continue in a good way then I need to let those things go. I also need to start working on my upper body strength training again and am going to do that tonight.
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Weigh In!
on June 24, 2008 10:11 am

I'm a tad behind with this post - I did finally break down and weigh myself - on June 16th. Then I checked my calendar and realized it had been one month since my Barix post-op, so that was a good date and I will stick to the 16th of the month to weigh myself from now on. That being said I am soooooo happy to report that I had lost another 16 pounds (in ONE month!) and as of June 16 was down to 270 pounds - 118 pounds GONE!! I'm only 20 pounds away from my weight 11 years ago when we went on our first cruise but I honestly look thinner - especially in my face. I do need to have pictures taken again - sadly DH isn't the best photographer, but he'll have to do. This is an amazing tool - I'm so glad I had the surgery and I'm so glad I found this site.

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One year older and 100+ pounds gone forever!
on June 13, 2008 11:49 am

It was one year ago today that the dreaded picture with the pink flamingos was taken - only maybe it was the best thing to happen to me in a long time, because it made me face up to the fact that I was FAT, MORBIDLY OBESE, HUGE, whatever...and realize it was time to get more than serious about losing these extra people I've been carrying around on my back. One year later I am now officially 'IN' my 50's, and officially in my 200's instead of 300's - woo-hoo!! I am feeling better than I've felt in years - I look better - I'm off most of my meds - I work out - I DO things - and I am much happier than I've been in a long time. I've met a whole new world of friends out here on the OH boards and couldn't be happier about that, and just being able to do things with friends and family is so satisfying again - I don't feel like I hold people back anymore, or that I'm holding myself back. 

So on to getting this second person off my back now that I've rid myself of the first one! The amount of love and support I've received from family, friends, co-workers and OH members has been amazing and a crucial part of my journey. 

I'm no saint - there are times when I feel like I could eat something decadent or just eat too much, but I remind myself of what I've gone thru so I don't do that anymore, and I try to occupy myself away from the boredom, stress or whatever else it is trigging those eating emotions. Most times I win - sometimes I lose - but while I may lose a battle here or there I know I am winning the war!

Will have to break my own scale mantra and finally step on one, tho - don't get weighed at Barix again until August and I need to see where I am right now - not sure how accurate my home scale is but I'll give it a go this weekend...

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