My WLS Journey
3-16-02, I'm 8 weeks post op and down 87 pounds. I have my good days and my bad.  I still HATE food nothing taste good. I also do not like to drink.  The only thing that taste real good is S/F Popsicles and Smoothie King Lean Body fruit protein shake.
Would I do it again...You bet in a heart beat.

4-11-02,  It's been 11 weeks and I'm down 101 pounds.  Starting to get my energy back and feeling pretty good.  Still having problems drinking water.

6-01-02,  Down 124 pounds

7-22-02, Down to 274, total loss of 140 pounds.

8-26-02, Jumped on the scale this morning down to 259.  154 pounds gone.  Purchased a bike last week.  Plan to ride to work daily.  I have about 80 more pounds to reach my goal weight.  Life is too good to me.  I feel like a new person.

9-30-02, Did the Light the NIghts walk in Plano last night.  A 3 mile walk.  I made it.  I would have never dreamed of doing a walk 8 months ago.

12-23-02, Two days before Christmas and feeling wonderful.  I am down to 237.  I have set up an apt with Dr. Morales a Plastic Surgeon for a consult.  That will be on Jan 29th.

2-05-03, I am now at 233 for a total of 180 pounds.  I saw Dr. Morales last week for my TT. What a wonderful Doc.

3-12-03,  My abdominoplasty TT has been approved by Aetna.  My surgery will be March 20th. at 7am Baylor, Dallas.

4-4-03, Had my TT on the 20th, everything went well. Dr. Morales took off 13.5 pounds of skin. Everything looks good. I have to wear my compression gurdle for about 4 weeks.  I stll have some swelling, he said it would go away in about 2 months. I cannot believe I have not Belly, I'm FLAT....

5-16-03,  Saw Dr. Morales today for the last time.  He said I would be tight for about 6 more months inside.  It's now OK to do ab exercise.
As of today I am 213 pounds.  I have lost a total of 200 pounds.  I have 20 more to go to be at my goal.
Day After Surgery
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My Info:
Name: Bill Scalzo
Email: [email protected]
7-1-01, Contact Chris at Dr. McCarty's office, he indicated I need a refurral from my PCP.

7-11-01, Changed my insurance carrier to AETNA.

7-19-01, Contacted Chris he has my refurral and I am scheculed for the September 13, seminar.

9-4-01, Received my confirmation pachage for the seminar.

9-21-01, Attended the seminar filled out all my paperwork and now waiting.

10-23-01, Had to go on yet another diet by my PCP.  Gave all that info to Chris, he has sent it to AETNA.

11-07-01,  I called AETNA, the nurse said I have been approve and she just got off the phone with Chris.  I called Chris to confirm.  Yes I am approved...My consult date is 11-13-01

11-13-01, Had my consult with Dr. Kuhn.  What a wonderful man. I will have an Open and it is scheduled for 1-18-02.  It's just around the corner and will fly by with the holidays.

12-13-01,  Have my EDG with Dr. Connor today at Baylor.

12-18-01,  Dr. Connor called everything looks great and has given his OK for surgery.

1-10-02,  Attended a nutrition class at Baylor, got a wealth of information.

1-16-02,  Off to Baylor for my pre-surgery EKG, Chest X-Ray and Blood work.

1-18-02, My big day.  Reported to Robert Surical Center for 5:30am.  They took all my vitals and review paper work.  Had my surgery with Dr. Kuhn at 7:30am.  Dr. Kuhn said I was a text book case.  The Baylor staff was absolutely the BEST and of course Dr. Kuhn saved my life.
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