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I had surgery at Good Sam with Dr Hong. He was great! He's very patient, open, and honest. He's a great listener and really cares about his patient and their readiness to make change. However, I've heard great things about all of them! I was seen by Dr. Poole. He was very nice! I wasn't "diagnosed" with anything, but he did say that I have an addictive personality. As I lose weight and my addiction to food I needed to be careful that I don't pick up another addiction such as gambling, shopping, and drugs, etc. It was very insightful! Good luck!

Hi Sue! Yeah, it's kinda sad that we can't shop at Lane Bryant anymore! I love their clothes. But I to also love New York & Co. They have the best clothes! Lori

Hi Beka, Im also going for my labs,psyc testing. Ive did all of this 5 years ago only to be told I couldnt do it. So in the next few weeks I will be doing them all again. Ive chosen doctor Hung. I saw Emma a few years ago and felt she was to busy. So this time I chose doctor hung. Ive heard he is very good and glad to hear from this site so much more positive info. I was wondering how your medical evulation went like and what the process was like. Would you mind giving me a run through as to what i can expect. from beginging to end. I understand they weigh and measure you etc. Thanks Elisa

Hi Beka..I also have chosen Dr. Hong.....I had my pre-op with him just yesterday in fact. I found him to be very patient, knowledgable and caring. I'm glad I made the choice. I like the others feel that any of the 3 Dr.'s would be fine. They are a "fine" lot...lol. We are very lucky to have them here in the northwest. I've got 6 lbs to go before I can be scheduled, (I've got BC/BS insurance). I hope to have the rest off in 2 weeks and be scheduled for surgery in late May or early June. Good luck to you, and let us all know what you've decided. I also saw Dr. Poole for my psych eval. Found it very interesting and pretty much on point. Terri

Today's stats: Weight: 193.5 Walked 50 minutes 3.1 miles yeah, i beat the rain........... Take care everyone Tammy 291/284/193.5/145

Tammy- I took time off this weekend..TOM, but I did get an hour of dancing around the house in- does that count? Stereo blasting and rain coming down all weekend..I think everyone in NY looks like a sopping wet cat by now!! I do have some other news- but I'll post that separately.. Just wanted to say hi- and Im getting back to my routine today.. and visit my surgeon on Thursday..offiial weigh in. Hugs, Donna

Tammy, I walked 2 miles after work yesterday (the 24th) so I'm back on track with how far I'm actually walking. I don't have any clue how much I got in over the weekend (Mileage-wise.) Just wanted to let you know how far I went last night for when you add up our stats.

WOW! I have been so busy. I apologize for not posting daily like I usually do. Work has been hectic since we moved into our new office. Any who, I walked 2 miles last Thursday and 3 miles yesterday (the 24th). I did not walk on Friday, Saturday or Sunday. I thought I was on another weight loss run, but I am just now back to where I was at the beginning of the month. Oh well. I had a strange dream that I lost 136 pounds and went in for a Tummy Tuck and Breast Augmentation. I don't know where the dream came from. I haven't even given plastic surgery much thought. Maybe I will now. April 1: 192 April 2: 188 April 3: 189 April 4: 188.5 April 5: 189.5 April 6: 192 April 7: 192 April 8: 192 April 9: 192 April 10: 193 April 11: 193 April 12: 193 I Give Up! April 13: 191 A Little Better.. April 14: 191 April 15: 191 April 16: 191 April 17: 190 April 18: 190 April 19: 190 April 20: 188 April 21: 189 April 22: 186 April 23: 190 April 24: 188 April 25: 189 LOL, Sherry 276/189/130-140

Hi Tammy, Been awhile since I've logged in. Got home from seeing my dad and I basically took a week off from doing just about anything I should. Anyway... did get to the gym and did my usual. 20 mins. treadmill & 20 mins. elliptical. Dawn

Hi Michelle, You don't state what facility you are having your surgery at, but if it is Legacy Good Sam, the other close one is the Holiday Express at the Vaugn Street exit, this is close to the one Joe has given you info on also. Terri