As promised---May 1st FUN!

55 Lbs is GREAT!

 Yep, at this point of your journey it's all about relearing so many things, and training yourself to your new lifestyle. You'll do  it.....you have a great support system with your folks, oh yeah, and us too!

1.  Name              Jackie

2. Starting weight/height          283   5'8"

3. Date of surgery                April 23, 2007

4 Type of surgery                  Lap RNY

5 Doctor                              Mark Gibbs

6 Total amount lost to date     110.5

7 Resolved health issues          N/A- I was healthy, just fat

8  Where do you live              Mabelvale, AR

9 If you work, what do you do    I work for a bank

10 Biggest WOW moments         I got my DL pic remade last week, it was amazing the difference

11 Biggest challenges               getting enough protein and water in, I have no problems with the calories, it is just getting the right mix for a healthy diet

Hi Jackie

I had to get a new DL and hated to give up the old one.  It's all about balance, right?  Balancing protein, carbs, fat in the right amounts. Sometimes it's easier than others.


Keep up the great work and come around more!

I asked the lady if I could have my old dl, so she just cut my picture out and gave me that part.

Name--   Toni  

Starting weight/height--   246  5'3"  

Date of surgery--   November 19, 2007

Type of surgery--   Lap RNY

Doctor--  John Baker

Total amount lost to date--  110

Resolved health issues--     No health issues at time of surgery but right on the edge. Had all the back, leg, feet aches and pains. But I can say my asthma is much better now.

Where do you live--    Conway, AR

If you work, what do you do--   Technician  

Biggest WOW moments--   Me and my daughter sitting in the same chair side by side, wearing single digit clothing, renewing drivers license and the clerk looking puzzled then turning monitor around to ask if the photo was me, the WOWs could go on on…loving it

Biggest challenges--   Not falling back into old eating habits, reassuring people I’m still not losing and my weight is fine. One challenge I had before WLS I still have today… finding a bra that fits/supports (a little TMI…but its true)

I started the process in May 2007 and had my Lap RNY on November 19, 2007. Are you registered on Dr. Bakers HUB? If not, go on line to www.obesity-surgery.net and get registered. Once on the HUB go to the forms under Practice. Check out the Information Packet for Bariatric Patience Form and Call your insurance company and ask these questions form these will help you in your process and what Dr. Baker has to have before your consultation. Have you been to a support meeting? Dr. Baker requires you to attend one support meeting before seeing him. Christy in Dr Bakers office is the one you talk with for help with insurance and surgery date…so try to talk with her directly. Christy is very helpful…but a very busy lady. When you have all your requirements for Dr. Baker then call and set up consultation and after that you can schedule your surgery date. I hope I’ve answered your questions. Oh, another helpful hint is when calling Dr Bakers office, hit zero to talk to someone.

I would call Dr Bakers office and ask to talk with Christy, if she is busy have them transfer you and leave message with her.  She was good about getting back with me, sometimes it was a few hours.  It looks like you have everything in order.  I did find in the process that paperwork did get lost in transfer---faxes, so make sure you make copies and document dates/names.  Keep calling until you get information don't wait on them.  Again, Christy was good about getting back with me, but she is very busy.  let me know how things go, and best of wishes