Pamela D.

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Cathy W. 20 years, 11 months ago

I wanted to wish you well with your surgery, I hope you are up and out and about real soon. I'll bet you are a bundle of nerves, but don't worry be happy. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Debbie B. 20 years, 11 months ago

Pamela - Best wishes for an uneventful surgery and a speedy recovery. May God hold you and your surgery team in his precious hands.

Sharon Neva 20 years, 11 months ago

PAMELA~~ I have some lists on my profile that might help you... ~~When you wonder what is coming....tell yourself that the best is coming....the very best that life and love have to offer....the best that God and His Universe have to send....Then open your hands to receive it.....It's yours. BEST WISHES ON YOUR WLS JOURNEY

Gwendolyn D. 20 years, 11 months ago

Hey Pamela, Wow! It's almost that time. I felt the same way when it was my time for surgery. I had mine March 31. I took books, pictures, gowns, everything you would think to take and didnt use any of it. The I had my surgery I was still out of it most of the day. They got me up walking around. The next day I was to sore to read or do anything but I had to take my walks. I didnt watch TV or anything. But it could have been because before my surgery I worked everyday up until my surgery date. I made myself tired so I wouldnt think about doing anything but having the surgery and getting plenty of rest. Good luck...

roseanneporcelli 20 years, 11 months ago

Hi Pam..I am scheduled on the 21st too in Lowell, Massachusetts at Sts. Memorial Med Ctr...I will be going into surgery at 7:30 am and I will be thinking of you as we head in..please hold me in prayer as I will you... Hugs! Roseanne

Marchelle R. 20 years, 11 months ago

Hey Pamela, I was so excited when I saw that you were having your surgery the same day as me. I live in Pensacola and my surgoen is Dr.Nye. I have to check in at 6:45 and surgery will be at 8:45. Pamela, I can not SLEEP! I am just so excited. My mother had her surgery back in May and is doing excellent. The surgery was a breeze for her. I'm praying that I will have the same blessing. I will be thinking of you also and will be praying for us both that we will have a uneventful surgery and will have a fast recovery! I would love to hear from you and for us to keep in touch! I'm sending a great big HUG you way!

L. Brown 20 years, 11 months ago

Pamela, Many warm wishes and prayers are heading your way for an uneventful surgery, a relatively pain-free recovery, and many months of weight loss followed by a lifetime of health and wellness. This surgery has truly been a miracle to me, may it be the same for you. {{{HUGS}}}

Jillian C. 20 years, 11 months ago

Pamela, Good luck on your upcoming surgery! I hope it is very uneventful and problem free. I’d like to offer some advice. Please remember to take it slow after surgery. Sleep as much as you can. You’re probably not going to have any energy after surgery; it is your body’s way of adjusting to your new digestive system. Rest when you’re tired. Also, I’m sure you’ve heard about going through a period of morning in regards to food. It may or may not happen, but remember it will only be temporary. About three weeks after surgery I had an appointment with my surgeon and I was REALLY down about not being able to eat and the fact that it hurt when I sipped water. After my appointment I got in my car and looked over and in the car next to me were to people eating Taco Bell. Silly me, I started to cry (and I don’t EVEN like Taco Bell) because I couldn’t eat it even if I wanted to. Then on my very long ride home, I cried every time I passed a fast food restaurant. The next day I was fine. In fact, I always have extra cash on me now that I’m not stopping in for fries or a burger all the time. I hope this advice helps. OH! Don’t worry about getting in all your protein the first couple of days/weeks….the important thing is keeping yourself hydrated – try to drink (sip) as much water as possible. You’ll do fine! Have a safe journey to the losing side! ~J

Pamela D. 20 years, 11 months ago

Hello everyone!!!! I just wanted to let everyone know, that I went from my visit with the heart and lung doctors. I am CLEARED for SURGERY!!!!! I can't believe after all this time, its just right around the corner. Only 10 more day!!!! Thank you to everyone who has sent me encouraging email. You just don't know how much it truely means to me and how much I realize on this website. Anyways, I hope my next entery will be the night before my surgery. Thanks again!!! ~Pamela~

Karen N. 20 years, 11 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!