SHE'S HERE!!!!
January 23, 2009 7:29pm
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Gina Anne Pennington Arrived Tues. Jan 20 at 1:11pm. She weighed 6 pounds 1oz. and is 19 1/2 inches long. She …
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smileyotr
6:19pm, February 5, 2009
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About Me
smileyotr
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About Me
I am 32, live outside of Cleveland OH. Love what I do, I am an occupational therapist for a large (truama 1) hospital. My specialty is traumatic brain injury. I am married (this is the 2nd go!) I have a 5 year old son who is one of my biggest fans. I had GBS on 9/20/07, best decision I have ever made.
I am 32, live outside of Cleveland OH. Love what I do, I am an occupational therapist for a large (truama 1) hospital. My specialty is traumatic brain injury. I am married (this is the 2nd go!) I have a 5 year old son who is one of my biggest fans. I had GBS on 9/20/07, best decision I have ever made.
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I am a sports girl. Love to play basketball, softball. I like to watch watch football; however our team keeps letting us down! There's always basketball! :)
I am a sports girl. Love to play basketball, softball. I like to watch watch football; however our team
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How are you doing?! I saw a message that you have FB, what is your sit there? I would love to add you. Hugs Kim
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Just wanted to stop by and say hi and see how you're doing!
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Just wanted to check in on you and see how things are going since we haven't caught up in a while. Hope all is well and hope to hear from you soon! Take care and have a great day!
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Support Groups
Close Gastric Bypass Surgery
I had GBS on 9/20/07. I was 220 pounds on a 5 foot frame. I was miserable inside. It was almost unbearable to get dressed up to do somewhere. Now, I have lost more than 70 pounds, and have achieved my goal of 140 pounds- by my birthday. I couldnt have done it without my friends on DS!
Treatments
- Psychotherapy Working / Worked
- I have been seeing an "eating disorder" psychologist for the past 4 months, who has helped me understand the background of food addiction. THis is the best treatment I have ever had. I have tired everything!
Close Parenting Preschoolers (3-5)
Hello- I am the mom of a 4 year old son, who is wonderful; however I feel any advice on just about anything would be helpful!
Open Obesity
I have been obese for all my life, I went to my 1st dietition at the age of 12. I am 32 now, and my weight has flucuated between 185 (my best since high school) and 270. I am not new to the topic. However, I have opted for GBS. My roots are in obesity.
Treatments
- 6 Week Body Makeover Not Working
- strange, didnt work
- Alli Working / Worked
- back in 2000. Terrible side effects. gross. I would never do that again
- Elliptical Trainer Working / Worked
- great exercise, and my MD says "best bang for your buck"
- Gastric Bypass Surgery Working / Worked
- Surgery 9/20/07- biggest side effect pain in left side. I think its working becuase I have a whole new outlook on my life long battle with obesity. I feel like I am fighting downhill rather than uphill.
- Swimming Working / Worked
- no impact, great workout. Hard to find time.
- Topamax Not Working
- not at all
- Weight Watchers Somewhat Helpful
- When your totally committed, works great. The minute I didnt fullow the plan to a T, I bombed.
Open Brain Injury
I am an occupatioanal therapist who has been in practice for 9 years, most with inpatient/ and outpatient TBI. I hope if anyone has any questions that I can help out. I love what I do and have never looked back.
Open Stroke
I am an occupational therapist, who treats people with stroke, manily on an outpatient level. I did a fair share of inpatient rehab as wel. Brain injury and stroke are my loves of life and I look forward to seeing my patients regain some of their life back. I would love to be a support for anyone who needs it.
Open Diets & Weight Maintenance
I have just had GBS (9/20/07) and am looking to get on the right track.
Open Fitness Goals
I am 32, had gastric bypass surgery on 9/20/07. I have about 50 more pounds to lose until goal. I want to tone up, build up my endurance to run a mile without passing out. Small, but large all things considered. I have always dreaded working out, and I need to adjust my attitude.
Treatments
- Elliptical Trainer Working / Worked
- It works great, however I lose motivation fast. Sort of boring.
- Swimming Working / Worked
- 9 years ago, I lost a good amount of weight, and I swam everyday. I loved it! Now, I am in a differnt place in my life where I dont have the ability to do that each day.
Open Healthy Eating
I had gastric bypass surgery on 9/20/07. I am looking to learn healthy ways of eating and learn from others.
Open Pregnancy
smileyotr hasn’t entered any details for this support group.Open Parenting Newborns & Infants (0-1)
my daughter was born on 1/20/09; and I have a 5 year old son. Its like starting all over again!
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- Patience Working / Worked
- I think I have no choice but to be patient
