GODROCKS 21 years, 8 months ago

HELLO, SORRY I HAVEN'T POSTED IN A FEW DAYS, BUT I HAVE HAD ALOT GOING ON. I ALSO HAD NOT BE ALBE TO TALK TO JOY FOR A FEW DAYS! I CALLED HER YESTERDAY AND SHE WAS ASLEEP. SHE HAS WENT HOME. I DID GET TO TALK TO HER TODAY , AND SHE SAID SHE IS DOING REALLY GOOD AND IS WALKING AROUND THE HOUSE AND IS GOING TO START TAKING WALKS FOR EXERCISE. THE ONLY THING IS SHE IS SO TIRED OF LIQUIDS! SHE IS DOING GREAT AND I AM SO PROUD OF HER. SHE IS NEW PERSON. 8-29-02 WAS A NEW BIRTH FOR HER. YOU GO GIRL! SMILE JESUS LOVES YOU! LOVE BUNCHES, MEGHAN

Jenny J. 21 years, 8 months ago

It's the heart afraid of breaking that never learns to dance. It's the dream afraid of waking that never takes the chance. It's the one who won't be taken, who cannot seem to give, and the soul afraid of dyin' that never learns to live. Thinking of you as you take this step to a happier..healthier life..you deserve this..*hugs*

GODROCKS 21 years, 8 months ago

HELLO, IM GLAD TO SAY THAT I SPOKE WITH JOY COLLINS TODAY! SHE SEEMED WIDE AWAKE. SHE IS NOW WALKING AROUND! ( WAY TO GO GIRL! )SHE SAID SHE STILL FEELS LIKE SHE HAS TROUBLE WITH HER BREATHING. IT SEEMS HARD TO BREATH DEEP, BUT I KNOW THAT WITH EVERY SURGERY ALOT OF PEOPLE HAVE THIS PROBLEM. I KNOW DEEP DOWN INSIDE SHE WILL BE JUST FINE!!! JOY PLEASE KEEP UP WITH THE GOOD WORK! I AM SO PROUD OF YOU! I WILL BE TALKING WITH HER MORE TOMORROW AND WILL KEEP EVERYONE POSTED ON HER RECOVERY. SHE ALSO SAID SHE HAS BEEN EATING ICE CHIPS. SHE WILL HOPEFULLY BE HOME IN A FEW DAYS! KEEP A SMILE AND KNOW THAT JESUS LOVES YOU! PLEASE EVERYONE PRAY FOR A SPEEDY RECOVERY! LOVE , MEGHAN DANIELS

GODROCKS 21 years, 8 months ago

HELLO EVERYBODY! MY NAME IS MEGHAN! I RECENTLY BECAME JOY COLLINS ANGEL! I AM HAPPY TO REPORT THAT HER SURGERY WENT GREAT! I SPOKE TO HER HUSBAND AROUND 1:00PM AND HE SAID THAT HER SURGERY WENT FINE AND SHE WAS IN RECOVERY. I TOLD HIM THAT I WOULD CHECK BACK ON HER LATER IN THE DAY! I AM ALSO HAPPY TO REPORT THAT I HAVE NOW SPOKEN WITH HER AROUND 7:30PM AND SHE WAS AWAKE! SHE SAID THAT SHE WAS DOING GOOD! SHE HAS PAIN THAT IS OF COURSE NORMAL WHEN YOU'VE HAD MAJOR SURGERY! SHE SAID THAT THEY HAVE HER ON PAIN MEDICATION. SHE ALSO SAID THAT BREATHING FELT A LITTLE HARD! I KNOW DEEP DOWN THAT JOY IS ON THE WAY TO A GREAT FURTURE WITH HER NEW SELF!PLEASE EVERYONE KEEP HER IN YOUR PRAYERS FOR A SPEEDY RECOVERY! I WILL POST MORE INFO TOMORROW AFTER I TALK WITH HER. YOU GO GIRL! LOTS OF LOVE AND SUPPORT! SMILE JESUS LOVES YOU! MEGHAN

GODROCKS 21 years, 8 months ago

HEY! WELL THIS IS IT! TODAYS YOUR DAY! I'M UP AND READY FOR IT! I CAN'T WAIT. I'M SO EXCITED FOR YOU! I WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT YOU WILL BE FINE! YOU HAVE A NEW LIFE STARTING TODAY!TAKE CARE OF YOUR STAPLES AND DO EVERYTHING THE DOCTOR ORDERS! LOVE YOUR ANGEL FRIEND, MEGHAN PS.SMILE JESUS LOVES YOU!

GODROCKS 21 years, 8 months ago

IM SO GLAD TO SAY THAT I'M YOUR ANGEL! I WANTED TO TELL YOU THAT YOU WILL BE JUST FINE HONEY ANDI WILL BE THERE FOR YOU VERY WAY THAT I CAN. IT HAS GIVEN ME GREAT PLEASURE BEING YOUR ANGEL! I'M SO EXCITED FOR YOU. YOUR NEW LIFE IS RIGHT IN FRONT OF YOU! I ALSO WANT TO TELL YOU IF YOU NEED ANYTHING AT ALL PLEASE CALL ME OR EMAIL! I LOVE YOU BUNCHES! YOU WILL BE JUST FINE! I KNOW THAT YOU'VE BEEN WORRIED, BUT WE ALL GET THAT WAY! IT'S A BIG STEP IN YOUR LIFE, BUT A GOOD ONE! YOUR ANGEL, MEGHAN - MAGGIE

jackie_h1 21 years, 8 months ago

Hello from Michigan!! Congratulations on your upcoming surgery. I wish you the BEST and my thoughts and prayers are with you as you make this life change. Hope you have a wonderful surgical experience and speedy complication free recovery! Your soon to be a BIG LOSER!! Hugs and Blessing from a WLS sister~

piperkc 21 years, 9 months ago

Hi Joy "Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, any one can start from now and make a brand new ending." "Each of us has an inner dream that we can unfold if we will just have the courage to admit what it is. And the faith to trust our own admission. The admitting is often very difficult." ~ Julia Cameron "The block of granite which was an obstacle in the pathway of the weak becomes a stepping-stone in the pathway of the strong. That block of granite is often nothing more than a decision." ~ Thomas Carlyle "Being yourself is not remaining what you were, or being satisfied with what you are. It is the point of departure." ~ Sydney Harris I am convinced that attitude is the key to success or failure in almost any of life's endeavors. Your attitude - your perspective, your outlook, how you feel about yourself, how you feel about other people - determines your priorities, your actions, your values. Your attitude determines how you interact with other people and how you interact with yourself. ~ Carolyn Warner It's never too late to be what you might have been. ~ George Eliot May you always have an Angel by your side. Watching out for you in all the things you do. Reminding you to keep believing in brighter days. Have a safe journey to the other side and a speedy recovery Angela in Canada Post-op 432 BMI 67.7 -47lbs Dr Michael Grace Open RNY Life began May 16, 2002 I have heard your prayer, I have seen your tears. Surely..I will heal you." 2 Kings 20:5

Anita W. 21 years, 9 months ago

Joy, Here in Washington State, we wish you the best of luck, and just remember, it does get easier. Focus on the new and healthy "YOU" However I can help, you let me know. Our Prayers are with you. Anita Weiderstrom [email protected]

Ron E. 21 years, 9 months ago

Good luck on your coming surgery. My prayers are with you, and hoping for an uneventful surgery, and a speedy, painfree recovery. Keep your focus on healing. Make sure you walk, and keep up your breathing exercise. YOU CAN DO THIS! See you on the other side.
About Me
CLARKSVILLE, TN
Location
45.9
BMI
RNY
Surgery
08/29/2002
Surgery Date
Mar 14, 2002
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