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Comment on Dental Implants by Victoria

Victoria — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 00:38:28 +0000

Hi Jacquelyn I see this is an older post and I pray that you have gotten help by now. I just wanted to give you some words of encouragement. Your story sounds exactly like mine. For three years I suffered with the embarrassment, pain, and inability to chew until recently. I encourage you to research in your local area any type of charitable organizations that may be able to help. But please never give up. I just recently got my upper denture and plan to get my lower after the first of the year. I was able to locate a charitable organization in my area that have extracted my teeth for free using volunteer dentists. I can finally smile again and am currently seeking employment. It is so difficult to be able to have a conversation with someone face to face let alone go for a job interview feeling confident with a horrible smile. I sincerely hope that you are able to get help and please know that you are not alone. God Bless You and Good Luck.

Comment on Dental Implants by Del

Del — Sat, 23 Oct 2010 23:05:58 +0000

Does anyone have any experiences with ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers the US? I live in Denver, CO.

Comment on Gastric Bypass Surgery by Debbie

Debbie — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 12:38:28 +0000

Hi Roberta,
How did your surgery go ? I had mine on 8/26 and I have good days and bad. My hair has not fallen out yet, but then I don’t eat much at all so I am concerned about my protein intake. I am really turned off on food, but i heard this passes. Anyway, being healthier is the most important thing, my blood pressure isway down and I joined a gym and faithfully work out for the first time in my life. I feel better ! Let me know how you are, it can get lonely if you don’t talk to someone who has been there.

Comment on Gastric Bypass Surgery by Melissa

Melissa — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 00:11:51 +0000

Hello-
I am 38 years old. I had my surgery on June 14, 2010. 3 months and 2 weeks later I am 73 pounds lighter. I feel so awesome, it is hard to put into words. I have NOT lost any hair, my skin is doing very well, my color is good, and I have sooo much more energy then I did at 310 pounds. I am also running!! ( not the whole time ) but about 1/3 the time that I walk, which is for 40 minutes a night. So, for all of you out there, who are dwelling on the horror stories, please, please know that there are those of us who have found success. It is something to really look into and committ to the life style change. However, if you start making minor changes before your surgery, it is not such a culture shock. Not everything is going to agree with you, but that is how you find out what will work for you as an INDIVIDUAL. Everyone is different and that is important to keep in mind. There are days when you get discouraged because you think you should be losing it quicker than you are, then all of a sudden, you step on the scale and you are down another 3 pounds. I wish all of you who are contemplating the surgery to know that if you have a healthy mind and spirit before the procedure, you will be a success after the procedure. GOOD LUCK and GOD BLESS!

Comment on Gastric Bypass Surgery by Roberta

Roberta — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 19:21:45 +0000

I am scheduled for my ByPass 9-27-10 and I too, have heard nothing but horror stories…Why is it that no one hears much of the success stories… I am scared to death of having this surgery. But all the benefits I will get,NO osteoarthritis, HBP, High Cholesteraol, Triglycerides, LDL…. should all go away after weight loss. I can’t do anything with my 4&5 year old grandkids because my knees hurt so much. My 4 yr.old grandson even does things like he sees me or hears me.. he will tell his Mom, my knees hurt
And of course, my Mother really makes me feel like a total LOSER… she tells me how disgusting I am to look at and IF I gain ONE pound back she says “I WILL KILL YOU IF YOU GAIN ANY BACK” ! You can hear the conviction in her voice too when she says that!! I have thin cotton-candy hair and when I heard there will be hair loss… I about freaked out!! PLEASE, isn’t there ANYONE out there who has a Positive success story to share????

Comment on Eyelid Surgery by Pearl

Pearl — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 13:08:04 +0000

I was diagnosed with Ptosis today and an eye surgery was recommended. I cannot afford this but i want to know if there can be any natural remedies. I don’t feel any aches or pains.

Comment on Gastric Bypass Surgery by Lisa

Lisa — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 15:18:16 +0000

Hi Mary,

I’m going in for my surgery on Thursday. I’ve done all the research, all the test, 10 months of everything…Nothing but horror stories…It was so nice to finally come across someone who had something good to say. Thank you for a sigh of relief.

Kudos to your success as well,
Lisa

Comment on Gastric Bypass Surgery by Cyn

Cyn — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 21:55:39 +0000

I’m currently in the process of waiting for the insurance company to decide yeah or neah. I’m extremely excited to find my zipper and fluff off this fat suit. I don’t have a low self esteem, I never have and I’ve always been overweight. I’m going this for me, but I also doing this for my 6yr old daughter. This year has been an eye opener with going snow sleding, bike riding, roller skating and basic walking and realizing, I couldn’t do any of them without feeling like a weeble. I’m borderline hypertensive, diabetic, with high cholesterol. It’s just a matter of time before my heart decides, screw this ((heartattack)). So, I’m hoping to help myself before my heart decides to take I everything in its own um…muscles.

It’s nice to read all the great outcomes and successful lives people have post-op. I know about the addictions, my husband is 12 years post-op and 460 to 140 we’ve run the gammit of food, alocohol, dip, shopping and food still is an issue. I know what could happen but you are right to say that everyone is an individual with different outcomes.

Comment on Dental Implants by julia

julia — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 23:29:56 +0000

I want to get the teeth in an hour implant procedure. But I have to have 2 of my teeth exctracted for that. Does anyone know if I can get them pulled right before the procedure or do I have to wait for months? I have to have it done in (hopefully) maximum 2 weeks.

Comment on Eyelid Surgery by Karen

Karen — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 18:55:44 +0000

This is to Susan who submitted a question on Feb, 27, 2010. I had a mini face lift and lipo suction on my thighs the same day, March 9,2010. I made the mistake of getting on Internet which tells you to NEVER have unrelated procedures in the same day. My doctor had to calm me down and tell me that he is Board Certified and never lost a patient. I am 56 and planned on be out of work just a week. I ended up having to stay out 2.5 weeks. The pain was not bad. However, I had to sleep sitting up and I was completely exhausted for at least 3 weeks. I also had eyelid surgery in 2002 which I believe contributed to my dry eye.