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* Cindee * 17 years, 10 months ago

Just popping in to let you know that I am praying for your safe surgery and speedy recovery. Your journey is just beginning, I wish you the best one ever!!

Kelly Jo W. 17 years, 10 months ago

Best of luck on your surgery! I hope your recovery is swift and uneventful!

H G 17 years, 10 months ago

Hi Karen! Monday is YOUR day!! Best wishes for a safe and uneventful surgery.

li2006 17 years, 10 months ago

Karen, Congratulations on your surgery date arriving! I am sending my best wishes for you to have a quick surgery, and a very speedy recovery. Welcome to a healthy new chapter in your life! Come back to OH when you are able, as the support here is great! From another guinea pig fan :)

MM4hand 17 years, 10 months ago

Hi Karen! I just read your profile girl and WOW you have been through the wringer to get this surgery! I know you just cannot believe you are finally about to joing the losing side! CONGRATULATIONS! Your persistance and determination have paid off! I am excited for you. I had surgery 16 monts ago and am 14 lbs below goal and feeling great! It is a little rough after sugery, but quite honestly it didn't hurt anything like my 2 c-sections. (I noticed you had had a section also). The only thing that scared me in the hospital was a sudden attack of nausea in the middle of the first night. I paniced and called for the nurse as I didn't have an basin to use and I was terrified if I threw up I would rip up my little pouch! LOL. The nurse told me to just go ahead and throw up she would get me a basin. And I heaved and heaved... but nothing came up and when she brought the basin she also added some phenergan to my IV and boom, the nausea was gone! I didn't damage my pouch and I didn't need to worry about messing up the covers! But that was THE only scarry time for me! Something you might think to take to the hospital is some of the Listerine squares that melt in your mouth. They were a real life saver to me when I had to NPO for 24 hours because your mouth is SO DRY! I am sure that my DH and the nurse's appreciated it too! LOL I will remember you in prayer on Monday! And as you say, "Jesus take the wheel!" God Bless you, Grace and Peace, Margie

moosemom 17 years, 10 months ago

Good luck on the up coming surgery and to the knew fabulous you.

Cheryl V. 17 years, 10 months ago

Karen, congratulations on your upcoming surgery. You've been through so much to get insurance approval and all preparation and now the day is almost here. We'll have surgery the same day so we'll have to keep in touch. Thank you for the words of encouragement that you sent to me. Good luck and God bless.

Kimberly Novak 17 years, 10 months ago

Wishing you all the best as you begin your life changing journey~~Kim

Cyndi M. 17 years, 10 months ago

~~~~~~CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR UPCOMING SURGERY~~~~~~ (Everything in our lives happens for a purpose and that purpose is to prepare us) May God give you courage, strength and guidance throughout your new journey. You are about to embark on the most amazing transformation of you mind, body and soul. Your big day is almost here, this is the day, your new life will begin, I cant promise it will be easy, cant say it will be hard, I can say that with all the complications and everything I had to go through, It was well worth it. I have never felt better in yearsss, I’m off all medications, have sooooo much more energy. So if you hit a bump in the road, hang in there and remember it will alll be worth it in the long run. Sending Prayers your way that the Lord will guide your surgeon’s hands. May the guardian angels wrap their loving arms of protection around you during your surgery and recovery . Remember your not alone in this journey, many of us have been down this road, we are here to offer love and support. Looking forward to hearing from you on the loosing side. Huggs and Prayers Link to my profile 8-19-04 surgery date weight 297.5 height 5f 2 -113.5 weight losss http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/members/profile.php?N=M1087435160

blumissy 17 years, 10 months ago

Hi Karen, Just stopping in to say congratulations on your surgery! You will be in my thoughts and prayers for an uneventful procedure. I hope you have a speedy recovery. Good luck on your new journey. Take Care, Dee