Gerriann A.

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~Tooter - the Droopy Witch 18 years, 11 months ago

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! Here's hoping life is all you want it to be! Hugs, Toots

~Tooter - the Droopy Witch 19 years, 1 month ago

Congrats on making the century club! You've come far! WTG!!!! Hugs & Shalom (May you be blessed in every aspect of your life) Toots

Gerriann A. 19 years, 7 months ago

WLS support group meeting this month is 9/16/04 at the Main Rockwood Clinic starts at 6 PM. Hope to see you there! -Gerriann 4 months post-op and 101 pounds gone forever!

Gerriann A. 19 years, 8 months ago

Anyone who is interested Drs. Rawlins and Brights support group is meeting on 8/19/04 from 6 PM to 7:30 PM at the main Rockwood Clinic in downtown Spokane. Hope to see you there!

Rachael E. 19 years, 11 months ago

Thanks for your updates- it's so encouraging to read your notes. I am so happy for you to be on the losing side- I will meet ya there soon. Thanks again for your post!

Gerriann A. 19 years, 11 months ago

Thanks to everyone for your thoughts and prayers! I am now on the losing side! Got home this morrning about noon. The procedure was not as bad as I thought it would be. The worst was the wanting a drink and not able to have one on Saturday. Used the pain meds as needed. Highly recommend using them you feel better faster. I know it sounds strange but the first day I used the pain meds sparingly, maybe I thought there wouldn't be anymore or that they would think that I was not well enough to go home but by the second day I was using the pain meds as needed and everyone started commenting that I was looking better. So my advice is use the meds in the beginning to get through the first day and then do not let the pain get so bad that they need to keep giving you boost to get it back in a tolerable level. Tonight I feel like I did ten thousand crunches and I am tired but overall I feel great. I am amazed that I have not been hungry. Have found myself looking for something to snack on but decided that sharing a sugar-fee jello with my son was the best. It was the best thing that I ever did. Highlights: The antistesiologist was not the greatest in finding a good vein so I have some good bruises on my hands. But they are fading. My doctor (Rawlins) was amazing and so caring. Came by a few times to check on me and really was pleased at my progress. Removal of the drain tube was painful. Take a hit of the pain meds before they remove that wish that I had. Nursing staff was great everyshift. They were there to support me and not at all cause me discomfort. That is all for now! Hang in there, I know how scary the last days before surgery are but there is a whole new you at the other side. Congrats to everyone who had surgery and who is having surgery. I will be praying for all of you. -Gerriann post-op 3 days

Shelley G. 19 years, 11 months ago

Hi Gerriann. I am thinking about you and praying for you on this special day. I am excited for you as you begin your life as a "loser". Best wishes for a speedy recovery. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Darlilly1313 19 years, 11 months ago

Gerriann, congratulations on the start of your new journey. I hope that everything goes smoothly for you. I wish you all the best.

AllisonDiane 19 years, 11 months ago

Hi Gerriann, I'm a neighbor over her in Idaho and want to wish you all the positive energy and prayers for a safe surgery and speedy recovery! Ali

Melissa S. 19 years, 12 months ago

My prayers will be with you as you go through the surgery and recovery. May your strength be restored; your recovery be swift and your tender heart be renewed.