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Hello all,

I am a week post op from my gastric bypass surgery at Forest Park Dallas. I have lost 10 pounds so far and I am now pain free. I am amazed at the progression I have made in such a short time. I could not be happier, and I am ready for this journey to begin.

I have been heavy all my life, and was the kind of girl who was always told, "You have such a pretty face, if you could just lose some weight." I was always thankful that if I had to be fat, at least I was pretty!! I am the "healthy fat" person; no diabetes, BP, cholesterol, heart issues at all. Most of the reason I chose to have the surgery was pure vanity. I have never been able to shop in a normal store, wear teal summer clothes, a bathing suit, fit in a bathtub, not have my thighs touch, and a whole miriad of other things that I want to do before I die, lol! I am tired of being hot all the time, sweating while I am getting ready for work, and always being the fat friend. However, I do have a family history of all the things mentioned, and I do have a 3 year old son to raise, so here we are!!

I am now at the lowest weight I can remember which was in 2005. I have no idea what I am going to look like when this is all over, but I am ready for the ride!!!

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Welcome and congrats! I was sleeved at Forest Park in September. What a great experience that place was! This is a wonderful resource so I'm glad you found it. There are some local support groups too that you might be interested in. How great that you did this in December; your 2014 is going to be awesome!

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Who was your doctor?

I had rny in July 2012. It was the best decision I have ever made. Dr barker did my surgery and his team has been wonderful!

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Welcome and congrats! I was sleeved at Forest Park in September. What a great experience that place was! This is a wonderful resource so I'm glad you found it. There are some local support groups too that you might be interested in. How great that you did this in December; your 2014 is going to be awesome!

I would LOVE to join a local support group. I am out of Dallas though, I am in S. Arlington. Anything out this way? Then again, if its a once a month deal, driving to Dallas area is not an issue ????

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Who was your doctor? I had rny in July 2012. It was the best decision I have ever made. Dr barker did my surgery and his team has been wonderful!

Dr Hodges did my surgery and I and my husband absolutely loved her!! I knew from the first meeting at Barker for my consult I wanted her as my surgeon!!

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Congratulations on the beginning of your new journey! So happy to hear things are going well for you(:

I've been looking into the forest park center as I'm beginning my journey and would love to hear how your experience was with them! Who was your surgeon? Also, About how long from your first consult until you had your surgery?

Sorry for all the questions, but it's rare I ever find somebody local on here Lol

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Congratulations on the beginning of your new journey! So happy to hear things are going well for you(:<br><br> I've been looking into the forest park center as I'm beginning my journey and would love to hear how your experience was with them! Who was your surgeon? Also, About how long from your first consult until you had your surgery?<br><br> Sorry for all the questions, but it's rare I ever find somebody local on here Lol

Welcome to the group. Dr barker was my surgeon.

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Your story sounds similar to my own. I also had no health issues and was always told how pretty I was as well. I did the Dr. Phil Ultimate weight loss race 2008 and lost a whooping 90lbs but it was very short lived due to gett ok ng preggers in 2009. So back to the struggle I went and then as i began to lose weight again 217lbs i discovered i was preggers with baby #3 and after having him my body was stuck at 269 until now. RNY saved my life!!!

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