Username: Melez_Journey
Member Since: 3/22/2008
Consult w/Surgeon Planned
Surgery Type: RNY (04/23/08)
Surgeon: Steven Fowler M.D.

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Be a model patient. To follow all the guidelines before surgery.

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(Kailua, HI) - Castle Medical Center

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Melez_Journey's Blog

I did it!
on April 25, 2008 8:24 pm

I finally did it! It's over! My surgery went well two days ago. The surgery lasted for an hour and a half. I didn't remember a thing. I didn't feel anything either when I woke up. I asked for pain medicine on the second day due to a little discomfort. Other than having my mouth feel as though it was as dry as cotton, I had a good experience. I highly recommend that anyone about to undergo WLS take along some Chapstick. It does wonders to soothe your mouth. I am so grateful to everyone who supported me throughout my journey. Keisha, Denise, Karen, Bre, and Debra, thank you for always reassuring me that everything was going to be alright. If anyone wants to know about great protein drink recipes, just ask Denise. She has some great tasting ideas! If there is anything anyone wants to know about my surgery or physician, please don't hesitate to ask me. Since Keisha and Denise told me specific details that I really wanted to know, I felt more comfortable and relaxed about the whole situation. So please, go ahead and ask me!
Love and Aloha,
Mele

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The BIG day!!!
on April 22, 2008 10:11 pm

Tomorrow is the BIG day!!!! I can't believe it!!! I am at home forcing myself to drink this horrible colate drink that is nasty tasting but I keep telling myself that it'll all be worth it in the long run and that I need to get my system cleaned.....So, I guess you could say that I am psyching myself out!! My first cousin just came out of her bypass surgery and she is doing well. I just found out from my Aunt that my bed is right next to hers!!!! I am so happy for her and that she finished her surgery with no problems! I am even more excited now! I can't wait to join all of you on the losing weight side of things.
Keep me close to your heart and in your prayers. Thank you for all your support!

Aloha,
Mele

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Tentative Date
on April 1, 2008 12:14 am

Today I had an appointment with the personal trainer Cindy at the Castle Medical Center. She was very thorough and thoughtful. Upon waiting to get into see Cindy, the care coordinator Jennifer came by and gave me a tentative surgery date!!! OMG!!!! I did not expect that!!!! So, APRIL 23RD is the tentative date and the scheduled time is 8:30 am. Talk about anxiety........

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