Life is so good!

Username: Linda_S
Location: Eugene, OR, USA
Member Since: 11/11/2006
BMI: 27.9
Post Op
Surgery Type: RNY (07/24/07)
Surgeon: Robert O'Rourke

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Member Interests

Books & Literature - I love to read or listen to books on tape
Travel - Love the coast, mountains, and all sorts of travel
Cats - I have two orange tabbies
Web Development - I maintain and design webpages
Needlework, Knitting & Crocheting - I like to knit sweaters and socks
Quilting - I am a professional longarm quilter
Walking - I have walked two Breast Cancer 3-Days
Hiking - Lots of gorgeous hikes here in Oregon
Gardening - I have lots of roses in my yard

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(Portland, OR) - Oregon Health Sciences University

Latest Surgery Support Comments

Comment by Amy B. on 7/27/07 12:51 pm

Congratulations on your surgery! Welcome to the LOSER'S BENCH (where there is always room for one more)! I pray that your recovery will be smooth and uneventful and it will be followed by a life time of improved health and success for you. Remember to keep walking and getting your liquids in - and eventually you'll be eating normal foods again (I promise). Take good care of yourself and make sure to post as the many, many wow moments that are sure to fill your post-op life come your way! :-)

Comment by fhgt48 on 7/23/07 12:45 am

WOW, I can't believe that your surgery date is just about here. It has gone fast for me at least. I hope you do really well and just sail through with no problems. You have done super so far. Take good care of yourself. I'll be waiting to hear how you are doing. Diana

Comment by anewbecboo on 7/22/07 11:44 pm

Linda, Tuesday is your big day! I'm so excited for you sweetie! You are going to be a LOSER~woo hoo!!!! I will be praying for a successful surgery, a smooth and speedy recovery, and the ability to use your tool for optimal success for a healthier and thinner new you! May God bless your journey! big hugs, Becky

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Linda_S's Blog

Life is so good!
I am so thankful for a skilled surgeon and for this wonderful surgery. I am now down a total of 46 pounds, just 7.5 weeks after surgery. From a size 20 to a size 14. I can walk distances again. Actually, I'm starting to think about running!

I really do feel that well. I have a lot more energy than I've had in years. Every now and then I get really tired, but my surgeon says it's because I don't eat enough. HAH! Did any of us ever think we would hear a doctor say that? I can tell you, I never thought I'd see the day. Buying new clothes, flirting, dating, having fun -- life is wonderful. I am such a happy woman!

Linda

2 Comment(s)

Comment by loozin_lily on Sep 15, 2007 at 06:55pm

How much weight did you lose before surgery? How long did it take you to lose it?
did you gain any weight in the hospital? How much weight did you lose after you left the hospital?

Comment by Goddesspa on Sep 25, 2007 at 06:51pm

Wow Linda. Running? That's wonderful! I'm so glad you can really feel your improvements. It's time for some new pictures!