KULIA B.

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MrsW 21 years, 6 months ago

Thank you for your message, it really means alot to me.***Congratulations on your date.***

Becca K. 21 years, 6 months ago

“Destiny is not a matter of chance, it is a matter of choice; it is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved.” William Jennings Bryan. Dream what you want to dream, go where you want to go, be what you want to be, because you only have one life and one chance to do all the things that you want to do. The happiest people don’t have the best of everything, they just make the most of everything that comes along their way! May God hold you in the palm of His hand and Angels watch over you!

Karen N. 21 years, 7 months ago

Best wishes and extra prayers for smooth surgery and recovery. A positive mental attitude is your best preparation! You'll do great with this life-saving tool!

Tami D. 21 years, 7 months ago

Kulia, I was and am now a big water drinker too. But what I discovered right after surgery was that water felt like a lead brick in my new tummy. It was hard to drink more than a sip, and it HURT.. and in fact for the first month it actually would come right back up. But after about 2 months, I was finally able to drink it again. I drink nearly 60-80 oz a day. My nutritionist and doctor said the reaction to water immideately post op is quite normal, though they don't understand why it happens. I think this is the reason so many people have trouble getting in all that is required. I could drink anything but water just fine (lived on Crystal Light for the whole time) in that first two months. Now I just drink water except for first thing in the morning. I still cannot have it as the first thing that hits my tummy in the am. So I guess the answer is it is more a physical problem than a mental one. But it does get better with time. Tami

Sharon Neva 21 years, 7 months ago

KULIA~~CONGRATULATIONS ON GETTING A DATE! Dream what you want to dream. Go where you want to go. Be what you want to be because you have only one life and only one chance to do all the things you want to!!

MommaAngel 21 years, 7 months ago

HI KULIA I just want you to know that I am praying that you will have a quick and smooth recovery to the losing side. LORD BLESS

RODEO CLOWNS S. 21 years, 8 months ago

Kulia, I envy you!!!! I wish I could have had this procedure available to me when I was your age. You are one lucky lady. My husband and I both had our open rny's at Pacific Bariatric with Dr. Rumsey. We both have the highest respect for all of the dr's and the staff there. We have lost a combined total of 315 lbs so far!!! We both wish you all the very best on your surgery and recovery. May all of your sweetest dreams come true.

kasi H. 21 years, 9 months ago

hang in there! at my local support group meeting, when asked, people say they just wished the had the surgery sooner so they could have enjoyed their young lives thin and healthy! blessed be~

Jenny S. 21 years, 9 months ago

Kulia, Hi! I just saw your post on the message board, and I wanted to let you know that I understand how you feel. I was also told I was too young to be taking such a drastic measure. I reminded these people I was also too young to be facing fertility problems, arthritis under my knee caps, shortness of breath, etc. I am 24 years old and I had an open rny July 8th, 2002. Even when I was dealing with post-op pain I did not once regret my decision. I am working at creating a better life for myself, and this is just the tool to help me do that. If you need anything feel free to e-mail me. [email protected]. :)

MommaAngel 21 years, 9 months ago

Hi Kulia Your right in having it young. I am 56 and have alot of medical problems from years of being over weight. I had to set on the side lines because of weight problems. I wish I could have had this surgery at your age.I miss out on alot of fun. You do what you feel is right for you. Your young and in good health outside your weight.You will do alot better then I will.Go for your dream.Others don,t live in your body.