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Surgeon TestimonialRamsey Dallal, M.D., F.A.C.S.When Dr. Dallal walked into the consultation room it was like I had clipped his picture from the website. He was very pleasant and made me feel at ease with his presence. He wanted to know how I had heard about him and his program and if it through the website or if I actually was referred by one of his patients. Although I had already been to a previous consultation at another facility Dr. Dallal went into a little more detail about surgery procedures, the risks surrounding the surgery, complications, death rates, before care and the overall importance of aftercare. He did explain the need for all the pre-admission testing that he was having me go through which made me feel even more confortable knowing that he was very much concerned about my well being and not a dollar amount. He was open to all my questions and in fact encouraged them. Because this will only be the second time in my life that I have beenunder the surgeon's knife I am very pleased with what I have seen and heard from Dr. Dallal. Member Interests
- Books & Literature - I love to read and love to write short stories and keep a journal
- Crafts - Love doing ceramics, but would love to learn Jewerly Making
- Fitness & Exercise - Walking and Weight Training
- Hobbies - Ethnic doll collector
- Dogs - I have a very spolied Cocker Spaniel named Duchess, she needs to lose weight too
- Theater - I try to go as often as my pocket allows
- Movies - Like all except horror
- Music - R&B, Gospel and a little Jazz
- Religion & Spirituality - If it had not been for the Lord on my side I don't know where would I be.
- Science Fiction - Most definitley a Star Trek fan
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Pardon me...I'm just lovin' me for a moment this morning. I woke up this morning to the pattern of my own shadow. No matter where I turn, I cannot separate what I reflect in my shadow...It came to me..I am a resurrected vessel...Beautiful. Moving into another level of wholeness. I think I ought to love me this morning. For all the battles you've conquered... for the tears you've shed...for thr negative words that shot you down...for the pain you've overcome...and for the growth you've substained...I love you girl. Pardon me I'm just lovin' me for a moment today!
Back On Track - No Resolutions 1 day ago
January 5, 2009 - What an absolutely fantastic year this has been. I didn't make any silly New Year's Resolution's about what how I'm gonna lose weight and stick to my diet like I use to do every year. No, I didn't reach my goal yet, but I found a new me, a new confidence in myself. I have a follow-up appointment with my surgeon on Jan. 28th. which I am seriously thinking of pushing back until the end of February. There is no way in hell I can lose 30lbs in three weeks...okay. I got back on track in full force today...prepared my Survival Bag (lunch, dinner & snacks), logged my food and will even get in some exercise tonight. The best part about the whole thing is I'm not hungry and haven't ventured down to the dreaded snack machine. My demon and my nemesis.
I was watching the previews for seasons new "The Biggest Loser" which will air tomorrow night. They have a male contestant who confessed to having gastric bypass surgery some years ago, and he has gained back all of his previous weight and more. We are told when we have the surgery that RNY, or any other type of WLS is a tool. You only get out what you put in. Getting back on track is exactly what it says it is. I know this contestant did not follow the rules of WLS. We are often side tracked and think that we don't have to exercise and a piece of cake here or a candy bar there is not going to hurt and before we know it the pounds are creeping back on. We get lazy and complacent; oh I'll get back on track tomorrow or the next day and the next and when we look tomorrow never comes, but all the weight we have lost does.
I stood in the mirror this morning and looked at the sagging skin and the 5lb weight gain that I have incurred and I just absoutely REFUSE to go back to where I was. I think no I know I feel and look 100% better for someone pushing 60yrs young. Because of the hours that I work I am unable to make the support meetings on Tuesday nights setup by my surgeons office, that's why I am so thankful for Obestisty Help, the Back on Track Forum and people like Cathy & Kathy.
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On My Way.... 7 days ago
December 31, 2008 - Well, I woke up this morning feeling pretty damn good about myself and the road I'm getting ready to travel. Wasn't able to get any exercise in this morning because of my neck, but hopefully I'll be able to hit the treadmill tomorrow morning or even get in some strentght training tonight after Watch Night Service.
I made a pot of Ham & Split Pea soup this morning which is part of one of my meals I always have readily available. My eating has been on track and I have logged my meal plan for today. If I can prepare myself for surgery by following a strict regiment of do's and don'ts I can get back on track.
SW 260
LW 168
CW 173.5
GW 145
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What Are You Doing? 7 days ago
December 30, 2008 - I remember when I decided to research WLS. After years of struggling, crying, low self esteem and being depressed at not being able to do it on my own health issues finally forced my hand. I had my surgery and was doing fine until after say maybe 7 or 8 months post op something happened. My appetite increased and hunger pains began to hit me. I found that I could eat more, and then the snack monster walked back into my life. I use to read on the different sites how people were struggling, they couldn't control their appetites or there weight...eating out of control and lack of exercise was causing weight gain.
NOW I UNDERSTAND!
I am almost two years post op and it has finally hit me. I'm having a hard time losing the last 30lbs, and the scale is going in the wrong direction. I have gained 7lbs. with an appointment at the end of January to see the surgeon; something I am dreading especially on my last visit a year ago he had expected me to lose an additional 30lbs.. With the holidays behind me I'm hoping I can get me head together and get back on track. My biggest downfall is not exercising. I know the determination and will power I had when I first had the surgery and the things I gave up to prepare myself for the surgery. I know I can do this, and I will do this. I haven't had a soda or a drink of alcohol in two years. So I know I can do this with the same determination a had to give up those two items I can get back on track. I don't want to go back to where I was health wise or in appearance. I love my new life and my new look and I am the only one who can do something about it.
SW 260
LW 168
CW 175
GW 145
 NEW YEAR, NEW ATTITUDE!
Through Christ I can do all things which strengthens me.
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I Need To Do The Following.... on December 28, 2008 11:23 am
December 28, 2008 - Getting back on track....I know what I need to do....now all's I have to do is just do it!
One of the member on the main board posted this question about getting back on track, she know what to do
and so do I.
I need help getting back on track. I know that I need to do the following:
1. Keep my food journal every day - not just the days that I do well.
2. Measure EVERYTHING I eat and stick to that amount.
3. Only eat until I start to get full instead of cleaning my plate.
4. Exercise consistently every day or at least 4 times a week.
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Moving in the Wrong Direction.... on December 27, 2008 2:31 am
December 27, 2008 - WOW woke up this morning and weighted myself...don't know if it's the Pepper Steak I had almost two days in a row or what. It's 5:30am and I'm up getting ready to start exercising. I asked my son to come over and move my treadmill down from the third floor to my spare bedroom with the TV...hopefully that will give me some incentive to use it. Going to see how much of a workout I can get in today...had a bad fall the other day and substained a slight concussion,so I don't have a headache this morning going to see how I feel.
Kind of depressing working out alone when I know so many weight lost success stories have people to help them along. Starting weight today 174.5
Measurements:
L Arm 16"
R Arm 15/12"
L Thigh 25"
R Thigh 25"
Waist 36"
Hips 41"
Breast 37"
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My Story December 12, 2006 – This is my beginning. I stand in front of the mirror and look at what has happened to my body and ask myself “How did I get to this point, and how did I let it happen?” I’m 57 years old and have always taken pride in my appearance. Now every time I look in the mirror I get angry at myself for allowing my weight to get to this point, and not only that, I have to deal with the health issues that go with the weight. I know you’ve heard it all before, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, acid reflux, arthritic knees, swollen ankles, lower back pain when you walk, and maybe even sleep apnea. I’ve been told that I can beat the best of them when it comes to snoring. (LOL) Last year my doctor mentioned to me that since no other weight loss program that I tried seem to work for me, that maybe I should consider the Gastric Bypass surgery. Are you kidding me I said, becoming really insulted. She gave me the name and number for a doctor at the Thomas Jefferson Hospital in Philadelphia, which I proceeded to file in the bottom of my pocketbook. Pleaseeee, I didn’t even look to see what the name was. I don't need that, I can do it by myself. Now I won't tell you I've been on almost every diet known to mankind. I should have stock in Weight Watchers; I've tried Jenny Craig, NutraSystems, the Cabbage Diet, the Grapefruit Diet, Trimspa, Phen Fen, and Dexatrim. I’ve been researching and reading the different Blog’s and WLS Journals trying to determine if I really wanted to do this. I’m scared to death of being cut, and now I have an alternative. The more I read I find that I’m not alone in my struggles although sometimes it seems like I am. I have two girlfriends that had the Open Gastric Bypass several years ago, and they look great. The first thing they told me was to keep my decision concerning the surgery to myself, and to only tell those that I felt I had too. It seems that they both received a lot of negativity and comments from people who didn’t and don’t understand the procedure; what it’s all about or what it’s supposed to do. Guess what? I was one of those people. I have told only maybe four people about my decision, one being a very close friend and confidant. I was afraid to tell him, but found that he is being very supportive in my decision. A lot of things and situations have changed in my life. It's time to start taking care of me. I'm on the road to saving my life.
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