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Harold A. 19 years, 10 months ago

Well, I went to my Dr Thursday because my incision was leaking some yellow/clear liquid. He checked it out and cleaned it out very well. They arranged for a nurse to come by my house and clean the wound and pack it daily (Yuck)I wish it would just hurry up and heal. I'd almost prefer the staples to looking down at a "pit" in my stomach. I just hate the way those q-tips feel as they swish around in the saline pool inside my wound as they clean it. Please heal quick, I'm gonna double my protein lol

Harold A. 19 years, 10 months ago

Thanks for the support. I got home from hospital yesterday evening. Thankfully my mom came down to Texas from Mississippi and stayed with me in the hospital. It was really great to have her there. It's definitely weird now, I'm not hungry all the time anymore. I have to force myself to eat. I'm on the Full Liquid diet right now and haven't dumped or thrown up yet. *crosses finger* I am so craving some soft foods though.....cheese, grits, bread, salad and stuff. My father who is visiting was eating a salad from Mcdonald's today and man, it smellled so good, I wanted it so bad. But anyway, I feel really lucky and blessed. Thank you all.

Diane B. 19 years, 11 months ago

Hi Harold! Congrats on having your surgery! I bet you feel relieved now. It's over and now you are on the other side and can join the ranks of the losers. Welcome, my friend!!! Happy RE-Birthday to you! From this day forward you life will change forever. Just try to take it easy and remember to sip, walk, deep breathe and cough. These first few days are rough, but I assure you they get better with each passing day. I just wanted you to know that I was thinking about you today and that you are in my thoughts and prayers for an uncomplicated, swift recovery. You are an official loser!! Wishing you much success in your weight-loss journey. Soft hugs to you today. God bless, DI from NJ - Lap RNY, 12/09/03

Darlilly1313 19 years, 11 months ago

Harold, congratulations on the upcoming start of your new journey.I wish you all the best.God bless.

Melissa S. 19 years, 11 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.

HelpMeRhonda !! 19 years, 11 months ago

Many prayers and blessings for a safe and uneventful journey. 7/10/02 OPEN RNY

Karen N. 19 years, 11 months ago

Best wishes and extra prayers for smooth surgery and recovery. A positive mental attitude is your best preparation pre-op and throughout the next exciting year! You'll do great with this life-saving tool*

Frvsnt O. 19 years, 11 months ago

Congratulations on your surgery date! I have some Zen Wisdom for you - Nothing exists but momentarily...One thing flows into another...observe things as they are, let everything go as it goes. This is to put everything under control in its widest sense. --- Congratulations on your surgery date and may God keep you close to his side as you travel your new journey. You will have ups and downs. You can always turn to us, your AMOS family, we will give support, comfort and encouragement. You will find this will be the best thing you could ever have done for yourself as well as your family. I know that was true for me. Keep us posted when you reach the "other" side. I pray for a speedy and easy recovery for you. Don’t forget to update your profile at least monthly. We all like to see how we are doing!!! Make sure you take pictures. It’s great to see the new you emerge!!! Not to mention the look on YOUR face when you look at those pictures and compare them in a few months! It’ll be a BIG WOW!!! Good luck and God Bless!!! RNY 10/31/03 down 94 pounds!!!

Grace loves cats 19 years, 11 months ago

Good luck with the liquid diet- I hope it goes well! Best of luck with your surgery!!

Harold A. 19 years, 11 months ago

The EGD was awesome, all I remember is going in and the nurse putting the thing in my mouth and that's it, next thing you know I was awake and in a room being asked how I felt. Guess I worried for nothing. The worst part of that was the $150.00 co-pay lol 4 days till I start the Opti-Fast diet, which the doctor says I need to do for the two weeks before surgery. Man, how the heck am I going to be able to only drink those shakes for two weeks, with my stomach being all "Hey, gimme real food!"