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Surgeon Testimonial Guillermo Alvarez M.D. I was impressed with Dr. Alvarez the moment I met him. He is very personable and friendly. He explained all I needed to know. After the surgery he came in to see me several times a day, and helped me with all of my concerns. His staff is very nice and speak English as does Dr. A. I would rate Dr. A a 10 out of 10. I felt great within a week of surgery and have had no difficulties at all. I have not read anything negative about him and it seems from the posts that people who use him have very few problems. I would highly recommend him. Member Interests
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I live in Georgia and am definitely a southern "girl". I started working right after high school. I have worked in office administration most of my adult life. My husband and I started a business in 1981 and by 1990 I quit my job to work in our company running the office. I have one daughter and two grandsons (a son-in-law, can't forget him). My grandchildren are one of my greatest joys. They are 13 and 11. They don't think I should have the surgery because I am just fine the way I am. My angels. My husband is wonderful. He has never complained about my weight. He makes me laugh and I am so blessed to have a man like him. He works hard, loves me, and most of all loves our poodles. Yes, I love poodles. I had first one when I was 15 and have not been without one but for a few months since then. They are not "wimpy", but are smart, loving clowns and wonderful friends. I love to train, groom and work with them in obedience and agility. I am hopeful that with weight loss, I will be able to get involved again with the agility. I love to dance, love "Dancing with the Stars", "Brothers and Sisters", General Hospital. Actually General Hospital is okay, but Jason Morgan (Steve Burton) is my main reason for watching. Also love to swim. One of my future goals is to visit and swim in all of exotic and beautiful pools I can find and afford. My husband has even promised to come out and sit with me by the pool, under an umbrella of course.
My Story Like most who are reading this, I have struggled with my weight most of my adult life. I started gaining when I was about 23 and steadily moved up on the scales. I have lost a few times and maintained it for a year or two, then started the upward climb. In 2001, I had my biggest loss of 65 pounds. I felt so good. Lost it by eating no sugar or white flour and counting calories. I was thrilled. Then after I tasted the first dessert with sugar, I was out of control again. Over the next three years I was back up higher than before I lost. Being overweight has caused me to become isolated, ashamed and full of guilt. Even though I know God forgives me for doing this to my body. I haven't been able to forgive myself. I have wasted so many years of my life. |