- Name: Crystal M
- Username: Mazz143
- Location: Dracut, MA, USA
- Member Since: 7/19/2006
- BMI: 24.9
- Post Op
- Surgery Type: RNY (01/08/07)
- Surgeon: Darius Ameri, M.D.
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Surgeon TestimonialDarius Ameri, M.D.Dr Ameri and Louise, his nurse, are so personable and wonderful. They put me at ease right away and took such great care of me. They never made me feel that any question was silly. They did all the leg work with the insurance company. They submitted a complete package and a week later I was approved. I am very grateful for the care they gave and would recommend them to anyone.
Member Interests
- Dogs - I have an adorable 10 year old beagle named Casey
- Parenting - My reason for everything. My 4 year old daughter Lauren
- Dancing - 12 years of Dance training that I want continue soon.
- Movies - I am a HUGE Movie and sitcom buff.
- Radio & Television - http://crystalmazza.voice123.com I am a freelance VO Actor.
- Football - Huge New England Patriots fan. GO PATS!!!!!!!
- WLS Light-Weights - Love that here I am considered a lightweight. WOO HOO
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MY JOURNEY
Consult with Surgeon- Sept 1st
Psych Evaluation- Sept 26th
Nutritionist Evaluation- October 10th
Upper GI- November 13th
Pulminary Consult- Nov 27th
Cardiology Consult- December 1st
Surgery Date- January 8th 2007
A Year Has PAST- and so has my A$$ on January 12, 2008 8:19 am
Yup, I have been on the losers bench for a year now, and I will never ever regret this decision. Here are some before and nows.
Before:
Weight- 248
Pants Size- 22 (or XXL)
Shirts- 2X
Shoes- 8W
Now:
Weight 138
Pants Size- 6 (or size small)
Shirt Size- Medium- some smalls
Shoes- 71/2 or 8 M (no more WIDES)
Never in my life did I ever think that I would see myself reach these kind of numbers. I was in such a huge depression and felt that I was going to hate myself forever. Funny thing is.... that was pretty shallow thinking. I hated myself??? Why??? Because I was fat, I was wearing big clothes? That is no reason to hate anyone. That is really shallow. I wouldn't hate a friend or a stranger because they were big, why pass that narrow minded thinking on to myself. I am the same person I was before surgery, just in smaller clothing. I feel awful that I hated myself, and that I was capable of holding myself in such low regard.
All that is over, this surgery has given me a new outlook both emotionally and physically and that is something I will never take for granted.
If you are reading this and thinking of surgery, I hope you understand how wonderful you are RIGHT NOW, and that you will always be wonderful. This is something I wish I had known.
Peace!!
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Down 101 Pounds- Joining the Century Club on November 15, 2007 10:54 am
Oh Man, I can't believe how long it has been since I updated. Well, things are fantastic. I can't believe that I am finally down 100lbs. I really and truly never thought I would get here.
I had a tough time for a while there. My hair is STILL falling out, which I find odd since I really had thin hair to begin with. Then after a really bad weekend of stomach pains, and the worst endoscopy ever (wouldn't wish this on my worst enemy), it was determined that I have an ulcer. So I figure what is to stop me from buying some plaid polyester pants, a white belt and white patten leather shoes and calling myself Grandpa Milton??? I am balding with an ulcer. Attractive, huh!!
God Bless my husband, he thinks I look just fine regardless of my size. I am blessed with him. I think I am the only one that really notices the hair issue though. You can't really tell in pictures, but I can always seem to tell.
I promise to update my picture soon. Wishing everyone WELL!!!
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Enjoying the Warm Weather Again on June 26, 2007 8:00 am
Boy, Looking back on the last 10 summers, I am wondering how different this one is going to be. Well, I have already answered that question. VERY DIFFERENT.
Last summer, I hated to wear shorts, and would only wear capris unless I was at the pool, then I would find a pair that were as close to my knee as possible. I didn't own a bathing suit and had no intention of buying one. If I swam in the pool, I wore a t-shirt (dark colored) and a pair of big sweat shorts. I ran from every camera and would even sneak into my Mom's computer when she wasn't looking and delete the pictures she had taken of me. I saw a pic of me sitting on a lawn chair last July 4th and I almost became physically sick. I WAS the chair.
This summer, I went out and gladly bought a bathing suit (it's black, not quite ready to be bold and bright), I swam in the pool without a T-shirt covering me, and I am posing for pictures with everyone. My mom commented that she is glad to have me back in front of the camera so that when my daughter looks back on all the pictures, she isn't wondering where Mommy is. The funniest thing about this summer is that my husbnd took a picture of me and my daughter lounging on a chaise and when I went to look at the pic I was shocked that I looked good. Not that mess that I was last year, I looked much better.
I am looking forward to the events of this summer. Shorts, tank tops, bathing suits, beach, walking, riding my bike, playing with my daughter, water fights. All the things one needs to complete the summer.
I feel great and I am so thankful to have found this solution and that it, and I are working so well together.
Starting weight 248
Starting size 22W
Current Weight 173
Current Size 12
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Everyone's Fat Comfort Friend on May 7, 2007 6:13 pm
Boy have I learned something recently that I never truly picked up on. I was the friend that everyone had that made them confortable with thier size. Need me to elaborate? Sure.
I am 4 months out and down almost 65lbs. I have gone from a size 22 to a size 14. When I see my friends they ask me how I am doing and when I tell them the above stats, I get the same comment. "Geez, you are almost smaller than me, I better get moving and watch what I am eating." So, I have come to the conclusion, that people were comparing themselves to me, and as long as I was fatter than them, they were OK, but now that I am going to be thinner, they are scared of being the fat friend.
It is nice to be inspiring people to take care of themselves, but to do so because I am not heavier than them is kind of insulting. It is a cruel reality that I never really new existed.
Well, I am not sure who out of my circle of friends will the the new one to measure against, but this "fat friend" is turning SKINNY!!!!!!!!!!!
Down 63.5 lbs
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Alice has arrived in Onederland!!!! on April 11, 2007 6:24 pm
I can't believe I am seeing the number 194 on my scale. I haven't been under 200 in over 10 years.
I fought myself for years, and wanted to constantly be thin. I hated my reflection in the mirror and would avoid looking at myself at all costs.
I am starting to like myself again, I really never thought I would see this day, and now I am so thankful and feel so blessed.
Know what I did today? I played soccer in the yeard with my 4 year old. Me!! Soccer!! Running, kicking, playing, for longer than 5 min. This surgery has not only brought benefits to me, but to my family as well, and that makes it all worth while.
Thanks for keeping tabs on me. Love ya all
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