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Username: lauriekp
Location: Fayette, IA, USA
Member Since: 6/14/2006
BMI: 22.6
Post Op
Surgery Type: RNY (06/27/06)
Surgeon: Matt Glascock, M.D.

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Matt Glascock, M.D.
My first impression of Dr. Glascock was that he was pretty hip! I have been told before that most surgeons have major egos, but I find Dr. Glascock to be very personable and genuine. I love that he has a sense of humor. I believe that he is extremely dedicated to bariatric procedures and providing the best service possible. My surgery is June 27th - more after that...

Member Interests

Humor - Couldn't live without it!
Dogs - We have our 2nd Golden Retriever - best dog in the world - Comet!
Parenting - LOVE, LOVE, LOVE my 2 daughters - Haley and Jenna
Cooking & Baking - Used to - I don't know how I'll feel about this now?????
Youth Work - Just love kids!
Christianity - God is my number one Man!
Education - Lifelong learner - currently work as a mental health counselor at a university
Married - To my wonderful hubby of 8 years who has loved me at every size
Vacation - A cabin on Potato Lake in Park Rapids, MN - probably my favorite place
WLS in your 40's - I'm coming up on birthday #41 - but it could be my best ever!

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Comment by lauriekp on 6/30/06 7:39 am

It's me from the losing side!! The surgery went well - they did repair my hiatal hernia, so it took a little longer and was a little more invasive. I had a hard time with nausea and pain the first 24 hours, but I am HOME and doing well now. I'm so excited to have that part behind me. Like everyone else, it seems, I'm trying hard to get in my liquids - I have had no appetite whatsoever, but as long as I stay on top of the pain meds, I seem to get a long fairly well. Thank you all so much for your thoughts, prayers and support! I will definitely keep you updated and am always interested in your journies, as well. Happy Friday!!!!!!!! Laurie

Comment by * Cindee * on 6/27/06 6:11 am

Just popping in to let you know that I am praying for your safe surgery and speedy recovery. Your journey is just beginning, I wish you the best one ever!!

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Coming up on my 2nd Surgiversary!!
on June 21, 2008 10:28 am

JUNE 21, 2008. Ok, for sure this past year has been the fastest of my life. Things are great...my weight fluctuates between 154 and 159, and I feel good at this weight. I actually put on size 8 pants the other day - that's something I never thought I would be able to do. I was lined up to have a LBL in April, but decided to cancel when my iron levels weren't great, and life was just too busy to slow down.

I am enjoying my girls who are getting ready to turn 7 and 9 - wow. I have definitely needed the extra energy to keep up with them.

My home has been involved in the floods of Iowa, and we are busy trying to recover and repair. I'm hoping the FEMA will come through for us, but we are fortunate to have great family and friends.

I still experience wow moments, and often don't recognize myself. It is amazing, and I am so grateful for the impact gastric bypass has had on my life.

My health is the best it has been in over 20 years. I don't snore , I have no acid reflux, my cholesterol and triglycerides are very low.

I wear shirts tucked in and belts on a regular basis. I just feel like there are so many more opportunities for me now in every aspect.

All my best,
Laurie

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1 year and almost 3 months post-op
on September 14, 2007 6:55 pm

Life is good. I had my gall bladder out on July 9th - a small blip on the radar. I am now weighing in at 162 - below goal. I have got to post some new pictures, but it is overwhelming to me to do what others seem to do so easily with computers. I am feeling great, and still so thankful for this surgery.

My daughters are 6 and 8 now - summer birthdays - keeping me running and I love it. Finally, I have the energy to keep up with them. In fact, when we went to the Stqte Fair, I had way more energy than anyone left at the end of the day. That was a wow for me because I had always been the first one to poop out in the past. Oh, and my youngest (Jenna) won the Mom Calling Contest at the fair - over 50 contestants - so precious, really.

Not much is new.  Guess I'll go work on posting those new pics.

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Really Close to My Surgiversary!!!
on June 23, 2007 6:54 pm

My surgiversary is in 4 days!! I weighed 171 pounds yesterday which is 3 pounds from my goal. At my 9 month eval they had me weighing in at 187 and said that I could MAYBE lose 10 more pounds, so it will be interesting to hear what they have to say next week. I'm very anxious to see my bloodwork - hope it is still as good as it was at 6 months. I did go to a consultation for plastics - and am approved for a breast reduction/life and a pannilectomy (spelling??) - the surgeons I went to are big on doing the belt lipectomy - hard for me to imagine doing all that, but as I look at my saggy everything, there are days it really sounds wonderful. I am feeling really good (in clothes)

no, I have a LOT more energy now and it's just more fun to jump out of bed and start each new day. My husband, kids, family and friends have really been such an important support system for me through all this - I don't know if I have ever been happier. It is true that weight loss does not make your marriage better, your kids more well-behaved or your money prblems go away....BUT it's still the best thing I've done for myself since marrying my husband. I know I need to post new pictures - I'm so challenged in that area! Some day I'll figure it out! More after my 1 year eval next week...

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I'm almost at 9 months out... March 24, 2007
on March 24, 2007 10:59 am

Time just flies by. I am down 84 pounds now - which is about 18 pounds from my goal weight. I am feeling great, and very lucky to have been able to have this surgery. The other day, a friend's husband came up to me and said that he kept looking at this skinny hottie and wondering who it was and then realized it was me - I think that was the best compliment to date. I am still embarrassed when people say things, but it is nice to get positive feedback. The down side? Well, that would be the hanging bag that was once my belly and my oh so saggy boobs. I didn't think I would go for plastics, but I'm definitely changing my mind on that since I can gather up that skin and envision a flat stomach - that would be sooooo great! I have been so busy and haven't been able to visit this site much - I miss all the wonderful people here!

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I made it to ONEDERLAND!
on January 8, 2007 8:04 am

January 8, 2007

Yep, I've been in Onederland now for about a month and it's nice here - I think I will stay here forever! I just had my six month appointment and I am SO PSYCHED - my cholestorol went from 245 to 138 and my triglycerides went from 545 (no that's not a misprint) to 150 - those numbers truly are amazing to me. I now feel like getting out of bed every day and can't wait to see what each new day brings. I find myself actually looking strangers in the eyes - I NEVER did that before - I guess I'm not afraid to see their reactions to me anymore - what a great feeling! My wonderful husband bought me an ipod for Christmas (pink, even) - so that will pump up my workouts once we get it filled with great tunes! I love this life I'm living now - soooooo glad I had the surgery. You know how you don't realize how bad things are until something dramatically changes? Yeah, I'm living that. I was in such denial about how my weight was effecting my life. I still have weight to lose - about 30 more pounds to my personal goal of 164. Talk to you soon!

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