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Renee B. 22 years, 10 months ago

I am so glad that your doing GREAT!!!!!! I knew that you would and I sent my prayers your way and I will continue to do so.Well like I said before I wish I were you and now I am getting my chance.I got APPROVED and my surgery date is August 22.I am so happy!!!!! I will be on the "Winning Side" with you very soon....Renee

Tracy B. 22 years, 10 months ago

~~*~~*ANGEL UPDATE*~~*~~Another quick update on Tina. She came home (actually to my house) on Friday, 3 days postop, and she is doing very well. She is getting up and down by herself with no problems. She's eating her jello, broth, and protein drinks just fine and keeping everything down. Dressings come off today and I think she's a little apprehensive about that, but it will feel so much better. She can't wait to lie in a bed on her side or better yet her stomach! Way to go Tina! You are kicking butt! We love you Dr. G.!!!

Vickie C. 22 years, 10 months ago

Tina, Congratulations! You made it! Welcome to the other side.It gets better every day. Soon you will be enjoying your new life. May you have a smooth and quick recovery. A WLS friend,

Tracy B. 22 years, 10 months ago

~~~*~~~*~~~^j^~~~*~~~* ANGEL UPDATE!!! Sorry this is late, but I've been at the hospital with Tina since she got there yesterday. She came through surgery with flying colors! She had to be stuck TEN TIMES before they could get her IV yesterday morning before surgery. Apparently she was dehydrated and nervous and her veins just shriveled up. She went into surgery around 2 p.m. and was out at 4:30. In recovery for another 1-1/2 hours. She was back in her room at 6 last night. Foley was removed early this morning and she was taken for her leak test, which she passed and they pulled her NG tube. YEAH!! Ice chips after that and I'm sure they tasted like steak! She has done extremely well. Morphine is her best friend I'm sure. She kept saying "I can't stay awake" as she pushed the PCA pump again!! She slept most of the day, but did get up to use the restroom and sat in the chair a few times. Tonight she ventured down the hall for the first time! Tomorrow the JP drains should be pulled. Looks like she will be coming home on Friday if she keeps this up. Temps are good, but sats dropped some, so they put her back on oxygen today. That's when I convinced her to do the spirometry more to get her lungs going. I am so proud of how she is doing. She has never had surgery and she is doing so well, even though I'm sure when I say that she is rolling her eyes at me. It's painful, but once you get it down you can move better and repeat it everytime you have to get up and down. It's all uphill from here Tina and we love you and are very, very proud. YOU DID IT!!!

Lori C. 22 years, 10 months ago

May God bless you and watch over you as you begin this passage to a new and healthier life! Best Wishes for a speedy recovery!

glenda B. 22 years, 10 months ago

tina my prayers are with you this will be a very exciting time once the pain goes away and your on the losing side. God bless and keep you safe glenda berry

Tracy B. 22 years, 10 months ago

WTG Tina , you have made it this far you can do it!!!!!! GOOD LUCK!!!!! the ice queen

Tracy B. 22 years, 10 months ago

THIS DIDN'T POST EARLIER FROM THE SURGERY PAGE: ~~*~~*~~* Official Angel Here With Official 24-Hour Countdown!!!~~*~~*~~* In exactly 24-hours Tina will report to Southcrest Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma, for her open RNY performed by the great Dr. Luis Gorospe. This is it girl. You are on your way. I will be there every step of the way, so no need to worry. God is going to take care of you too. We have jumped through all of the hoops the devil himself has put in front of us, but we made it with God's grace. I'll be there swabbing your mouth until you can have the ice chips, I've got the butterfly pillow ready for walking, and all that good stuff. I may need to sneak out when they pull your tube and drains though...you know how I am about that! I love you dearly and can't wait to have my best friend on the other side with me. GAS UP THE BUS, SLOAN...THE TOUR IS ABOUT TO BEGIN!!! Everyone please say prayers for Tina tomorrow and thanks for all who have signed her surgery page. We greatly appreciate it!! Love you Tina!! --

Debbie C. 22 years, 10 months ago

Hey Tina, I just wanted to take a moment to wish you luck and to tell you to take one day at a time. I will be praying for you a pain free surgery and a speedy recovery. God Bless you and I will be seeing you on Wednesday. Debbie Cupp

Tracy B. 22 years, 10 months ago

~~*~~*~~*<j> Official Angel Here With Official 24-Hour Countdown!!!~~*~~*~~* In exactly 24-hours Tina will report to Southcrest Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma, for her open RNY performed by the great Dr. Luis Gorospe. This is it girl. You are on your way. I will be there every step of the way, so no need to worry. God is going to take care of you too. We have jumped through all of the hoops the devil himself has put in front of us, but we made it with God's grace. I'll be there swabbing your mouth until you can have the ice chips, I've got the butterfly pillow ready for walking, and all that good stuff. I may need to sneak out when they pull your tube and drains though...you know how I am about that! I love you dearly and can't wait to have my best friend on the other side with me. GAS UP THE BUS, SLOAN...THE TOUR IS ABOUT TO BEGIN!!! Everyone please say prayers for Tina tomorrow and thanks for all who have signed her surgery page. We greatly appreciate it!! Love you Tina!!