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03-01-2006, 11:29 AM
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Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan |
Surgeon: Dr Randal Baker; Dr Ronald Ford (TT/BL) |
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A Little WOW moment
Okay, I know this might not sound like much but it was a bit of a "WOW" moment for me.
I work in a hospital and am required to wear the hospital's scrubs at work. I haven't been able to wear the scrubs they provide for several years and have had to go out and buy my own. You see the hospital didn't have scrubs that were big enough for me.  Anyway, I went back to work last night (the 1st time since my surgery) and was shocked to find out I now actually FIT into the scrubs that they provide. I was SO thrilled and smiled to myself most of the shift.
Oh, and one more "WOW" when I got to work even the head doctor on our unit said he could already tell that I had lost weight, especially through my face. I thought it was pretty cool that it is already noticeable to others beside me.
Just kinda excited!
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Beth
Little Victories; Grand Rapids, MI
Bariatric Support Group
CherishedTeddyBear-(TT Bear Lover)
The Poetry of Milady
New Beginnings: My Journey to LIFE
359(BMI: 58.8)/ 148(BMI: 24.3)
Highest/Current
Diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, high cholesterol,
peripheral vein disease, joint pain and 211 lbs GONE!!
Century Club: July 3, 2006
ONE-derland: Dec. 22, 2006
Double Century: May 29, 2007
Goal: June 15, 2008
Lap RNY: 1/30/06-Dr Randal Baker
TT/BL: 09/21/07-Dr Ronald Ford
PS Revisions: 04/29/08-Dr Ronald Ford
Gallbadder removal: 06/09/08-Dr Randal Baker
"...if we pay attention to the fact that we can move,
breathe, feel, laugh, cry and notice sunsets,
there is cause for joy."
-Geneen Roth
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03-01-2006, 11:37 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2005 |
Location: MONTEREY, CA |
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Congratulations! Believe me, there will be many more "wow" moments. Enjoy every one!
Martha
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LAP RNY 8/02/05
250/223/143/145
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03-01-2006, 11:40 AM
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Location: Tulsa |
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Beth, of course you are excited! Great WOW moment! And to think, you'll keep dropping and dropping!
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RNY LAP March 30, 2005
244 pre-op / 125 current and holding!
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03-01-2006, 12:01 PM
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Location: San Diego, CA |
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On Your Way
Beth:
Congratulations on your success. Of course people should see a difference in you already...you've lost 44 lbs.!  I know it's hard to see it yourself, though.
Try to get used to receiving compliments. There are many, many more to come. Keep up the great work! 
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Dara
Open RNY 4/27/04 Dr. Callery
10-15 lbs. above goal weight and okay with it
Be who you are
and say what you feel,
Because those that matter don't mind
and those that mind don't matter.
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03-01-2006, 12:14 PM
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Location: Southbay area |
Surgeon: Dr. Mueller |
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Beth that is a wonderful feeling I bet. Like you I have never been able to fit the scrubs my job provided so I can only imagine your joy when you slipped into them scrubs. Congrats on you Wow moment.
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03-01-2006, 12:27 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2006 |
Location: Iowa |
Surgeon: Matthew Christophersen, M.D., FACS |
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OF Course
People are going to notice!! 44#'s it the equilvilant of my 3 year old SON!! He is a bit over three foot tall..imagine having him strapped to you, then one day he's gone! I can imagine that people who saw you daily would notice something like that!! AMAZING Progress!!!
Keep that SMILE in place, like others said, those WOW moments are going to just keep coming until your face freezes in a permanant smile!!
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Zen
LAP RNY June 5th, 2006, Genesis Medical Center, Iowa
257 / 140 / 139
Start / Current/Goal
Plastics 8/7/07, 12/15/07, 6/5/08 - Dr. Aric Eckhardt
AKA: ZenBear
If you can't be a good example, then you'll just have to be a horrible warning!!
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03-01-2006, 12:56 PM
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GRATS! Aren't the little affirmations amazing... they keep me going.
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Gina
386/ 166/190
220 pounds gone!!!!
Century Club May 26, 2006
DOUBLE Century Club 4/11/2007
GOAL 3/20/2007
Tummy tuck/skin removal July 2, 2007
Lap RNY 12/21/2005 Dr. Stewart
Perfection is not the goal....
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03-01-2006, 03:39 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2006 |
Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan |
Surgeon: Dr Randal Baker; Dr Ronald Ford (TT/BL) |
Age: 52 |
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Thank you so much for the encouraging words. I've been feeling a little down lately so the "wow" moment and your words have come at the right moment. You all are a very supportive group of people and I'm glad to have found this forum.
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Beth
Little Victories; Grand Rapids, MI
Bariatric Support Group
CherishedTeddyBear-(TT Bear Lover)
The Poetry of Milady
New Beginnings: My Journey to LIFE
359(BMI: 58.8)/ 148(BMI: 24.3)
Highest/Current
Diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, high cholesterol,
peripheral vein disease, joint pain and 211 lbs GONE!!
Century Club: July 3, 2006
ONE-derland: Dec. 22, 2006
Double Century: May 29, 2007
Goal: June 15, 2008
Lap RNY: 1/30/06-Dr Randal Baker
TT/BL: 09/21/07-Dr Ronald Ford
PS Revisions: 04/29/08-Dr Ronald Ford
Gallbadder removal: 06/09/08-Dr Randal Baker
"...if we pay attention to the fact that we can move,
breathe, feel, laugh, cry and notice sunsets,
there is cause for joy."
-Geneen Roth
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03-01-2006, 04:05 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2004 |
Location: Oceanside, CA |
Surgeon: Dr. Potts |
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Reminds me of a little wow moment for me. I was in a meeting with a doctor and several other people I work with. I usually see this doctor every day. It was about 6 months post-op. We all just sat down when he comments, "Marie, there's something different about you." Everyone in the room was silent in disbelief that he hadn't noticed before or heard the chatter. I calmly said with a smile, "Well, duh...I've lost 80 lbs." It was classic watching his jaw drop!
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03-01-2006, 04:21 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2006 |
Location: Sandy Eggo, CA |
Surgeon: The Great Dr. Callery |
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Awsome!!
Beth,
That is so Kewl!!!
What an inspiration!
I'm gonna love the results of this surgery!! I have so many nice clothes to start wearing again!!
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