Pat H.
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Cathy W. 21 years, 9 months ago
I wanted to congratulate you on your upcoming surgery, I'm sure you are doing a happy dance accompanied by some "NERVES" but don't worry be happy. You are in my thoughts and prayers, I hope everything goes well and you are up and out and about real soon. Cathy Whitmer
piperkc 21 years, 9 months ago
Happy Switching Pat "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
cheryl F. 21 years, 9 months ago
Hi Pat, Just want to wish you the best of luck as u make ur way to the losing side. my surgery is Aug. 27th so ur right behind me. I pray that u have a speedy recovery and a successful surgery. Thumbs up to ya... Love, Cheryl
Diane C. 21 years, 9 months ago
I just wanted to drop you a note and say good luck on your surgery. I had the same procedure you are having and I am absolutely thrilled beyond belief!. I think the duodenal switch is by far the best surgery out there. I just read a study that was done on long term success of this procedure over the Roux-en-Y. They studied patients who had the procedure over the last 18 years and only one person had any significant weight gain, and even that was only 30lbs. The Roux had a 60% success rate for long term maintenance. They also did a controlled study on calorie absorption. Duodenal people were fed a 3400/day calorie diet over several days and their out put was tested (calories in minus calories pooped) and it was found that on average, they absorbed 58% of their intake. As long as we take our vitamins, there aren't many cases of deficiencies either. Well I'm getting a bit long winded here. I can't help it, I'm just so happy I want to talk about it all the time. Best of luck to you! Remember, the post-op recovery sucks but it is soooooooo worth it! Diane Cooper
plutoexpress001 21 years, 9 months ago
Hi Pat, May God bless you as you go to the losing side. My surgery is september 17th. I also go to Dr. Hoddinott. I will pray for you and may God bless.
Becca K. 21 years, 9 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. I am wishing you all the best for the next chapter of the rest of your life.