ANOTHER RUTLEDGE BABE!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Hi Pre-ops,

I've been off this list for a few weeks now but I decided to get

active with the pre-op list again so that I can help as many of you as

possible. I had my MGB 5-31-00 and it only took Dr. R 40 minutes to give

me my life back. I have gone from 249 pounds to 197 pounds in four

months. I'm out of plus size clothes, my blood pressure is 120/84 without

meds, my sleep apnea is gone and my life is getting more active everyday.

Dr. R chooses to educate his potential patients so they can make

the best decisions in regards to their own lives and health. I did my

research and believed in my heart that I found the right answer for me.

My PCP is so impressed with this surgery that he has recommended it to

his own sister. She is in the process now of obtaining insurance

approval. I have another doctor friend that referred another MGB hopeful.

I had lunch with her last week and she is well into the approval process.

It only validates my own feelings in regards to the MGB when doctors that

have known me for years see the magnificent

results that Dr. Rutledge is achieving and pay him the highest of

compliments and honors by referring their own friends and family for the

MGB.

Obesity is a killer disease and diabetes and heart disease were

knocking at my door.

I watched both of my parents die slow agonizing deaths from diabetes and

heart disease and they were both normal weight people. Can you imagine

what I had in store for me with a BMI of 44.4???????? I made up my mind

to take control of my health and with the help of Dr. R I have done just

that. I knew the risks were out there but I was willing to take that

chance. I have never regretted my decision. I am not about to let someone

else rain on my parade either. I am happy, content and thrilled with my

surgery. I feel good...I've had no problems.....I can eat anything I want

( Mexican, Italian, American, B-B-Q, beef, pork, bread, some sweets, you

name it).....I have lost over 52 pounds and 70 inches in four months. I

don't have reflux, nausea or vomiting. I can go out to eat with family

and friends and eat anything I want and I feel normal. I just eat a lot

less.

Men go out of their way to be nice to me and say

hi..........something that hasn't happened for quite a while. :-) :-) My

ego has been given a tremendous boost. I feel pretty again and I'll be 50

in February. My weight loss has slowed to about 2 pounds a week but

that's fine because my skin is looking pretty good. I'll probably have a

tummy tuck and boob lift after I lose another 50 pounds. My husband of 28

years is so supportive and says I can get anything fixed that I want

fixed. I already have a top notch plastic surgeon lined up in Dallas. I

have entered the ME phase of my life and it started with my MGB.

For those of you that are unsure or would just like to have a few

more questions answered, please e-mail me privately or call me at home

day or night at 817/ 577-0919.

Remember, we are a family and you will always find the support and

positive reinforcement that you need. All you need to do is ask.

Best Wishes,

Genz ( Genzel in Fort Worth, Texas)

MGB 5-31-00

249/197/120

Approved for out of network by Prudential

CuteAKA2nv@... wrote:

> Props to " weeks@...

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> I am glad a pre-op had the confidence and fortitude(read BALLS) to

> stand up for themselves. You have lots of moxie woman!!! It's so nice

> to see that some of you can wade through BULL $#!#%(rhymes with Hit)

> and still come out smelling like a rose. What a nice way to tell

> someone to $%*^(rhymes with TRUCK) OFF.

>

> le

> Rutledge Babe already...22% body fat

> four months post op

> - 60 pounds

> 272/212/124

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