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~Stacy H~ 18 years, 3 months ago

Hi Willow, Good luck w/your up coming surgery! I wish you an uneventul surgery and recovery. Hugs, Stacy

spiritprism 18 years, 3 months ago

Hi Willow, I found your reply about not losing weight for long periods, encouraging. I have not only stopped losing, but have gained 15 pounds in the last month. I have just been so (mind) hungry, that I am eating too much. Do you have any suggestions on how to slow this down? I have lost from 270 to 205, now back up to 215. thank you. email at [email protected] Thanks. Lisa

~Tooter - the Droopy Witch 18 years, 7 months ago

HAPPY 3rd ANNIVERSARY! Here's hoping life is all you want it to be or getting there! I'm so happy to have "met" you through OH! :o) Hugs, Toots

Debby M. 21 years, 7 months ago

Congradulations Willow on your recent surgery. I am praying that you have a quick and uneventful recovery. God bless you on the rest of your journey

Beverly1956 21 years, 7 months ago

Valerie, Congratulations!! You made it! I'm sorry I missed your surgery date...somehow I thought it was in October and I would see you at the meeting next week. Anyway, I'm glad to hear you're doing well. Take care and God bless.

Bonnie M. 21 years, 7 months ago

Hi Willow, I am 5 weeks post op. I also was surprised at how much pain I had after surgery. I wasn't expecting it. But it goes away pretty quickly. Every day gets better. I also was sick of the sweet stuff and couldn't drink juice. I told my husband I would never voluntarily eat jello again! I even got sick smelling some strawberry shampoo because it smelled like jello! My favorite thing was when I got some hot and sour soup and strained it. It tasted so good! I even liked egg drop soup. Best wishes on your recovery.

**willow** 21 years, 7 months ago

made it through surgery. I am home and recovering. I have found it hurts more than I expected. I have mixed reviews on the hospital stay. The PCA morphine pump was good, But it did not help the severe muscle cramps I had in my abdomen. It was many hours before some one mentioned I had muscle relaxants ordered and did I want it, (????) Also it OFTEN took 1- 1 1/2 hours to get call lights answered which was a serious problem after the pca was removed and I was totally reliant on them to bring me pain meds. I am an RN and good principles of pain management were not happenning at all. On the other hand they were militant about getting me up and walking and even tho it hurt I am glad for that. I am really so glad to be home. I find I cannot even begin to consume 64 oz recommened liquids daily, If I am getting 16 - 20 it would be amazing. I am trying different things to see if I can get them down, so far wonton soup broth(no solids) and warm decaf tea settle the best, the diluted juces are too sweet as are the artificilly sweetened jello and popsicles. After a couple sips I am sure I will vomit if I take 1 more drop. So far I have avoided throwing up. tomorrow I begin full liquids. hopefully that will be more tolerable tha the sweet stuff. I am so appreciative of all the wonderful E-mails and support I have gotten from so many of you ! thanks again!

myunicorn48 21 years, 7 months ago

Wishing you a successful surgery and a speedy, uneventful recovery. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless...

j-bird333 21 years, 7 months ago

Much success to you on your surgery tomorrow, Willow! Keep us posted on your progress once you're a "postie" & feeling up to it! Here's to an uneventful surgery & a speedy recovery! I'm not too far behind, my Open RNY is coming up on Oct. 9th! All the best... Jamie =0)

Keely M. 21 years, 7 months ago

Hello Willow ~ Thanks for your kind comments and thoughts... I will be thinking of you and praying for you on our big day :-) Let's have a quick recovery and get to the "losing" side! Take care, Keely