Comments on: Monica Clark: Life in a New Body

By: Sally V

Sally V — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:44:18 +0000

lOVED YOUR STORY, BUT MOST OF ALL I ADMIRE YOUR DETERMINATION TO LOSE WEIGHT. YOU ARE A BEAUTIFUL PERSON. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK AND I WISH YOU SUCCESS IN ALL YOU DO.

By: Vanessa & Aunt Nancy

Vanessa & Aunt Nancy — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:06:33 +0000

Hi, Moniquita,
That was an excellent read! Congratulations on your success, and as always you have our support on the rest of your weight-loss journey!Thank goodness- no more trips to the hospital. We love you!!!!

By: Rene Schultz, RN

Rene Schultz, RN — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:48:16 +0000

I sincerely believe weight regain in bariatric patients is a lack of education and follow up on the part of the program you had your surgery with. As a bariatric program coordinator and an RN, I find educating the patient on how to use their “new tool” is critical for the success of long term weight loss. I hope both of you are affiliated with a program that has a comprehensive after-care program. If you are not taught lifestyles changes (good food choices, portion control, etc) and implement them, you will undoubtedly regain weight. Support groups are extremely important. Good Luck to you both.

By: Zola Lander

Zola Lander — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:42:08 +0000

Hello Monica,
I’m so proud that you were given a second chance at surgery for success. I’m sorry it took that however. I love your comment regarding “I’m used to driving an 18-wheeler and now I’m in a Honda Civic.” I know EXACTLY what you mean. I am also glad you saw the need for counseling. Believe me, I’m all for that as it so important in the journey to success with weight loss – be it with surgery or medical management. I too had Gastric Bypass surgery in April of 2004. Lost a total of 210 pounds. I gained back 30, but lost 10 of that, and am working on losing about 10 more. It is a lifestyle change, and one must be willing to make the changes necessary. I gave up a lot of things, but I don’t consider it “giving up or doing without” I consider it gaining my life and health back.
I applaud you and wish you more successes on your journey,

In Better Health,

Zola Lander

By: Sharon Hinshillwood

Sharon Hinshillwood — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:32:10 +0000

Hi Monica. You sure have been threw alot. You look great.I had gastric bypass surgery in 2004 and lost 200 pounds but gainned back 55 back. I am having such a hard time getting it off. Are you able to eat ok now? I wish you alot of luck with everything. You sure deserve it. Sharon from N.J