Rachel W.

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Sheryl M. 21 years, 6 months ago

Hi Rachel: I am now 3 months out and am just now feeling energetic and i just started taking my adult vitimines about 3 weeks ago and I began getting alot more energetic. You will get more energy and then you will be blowing and going and you will not want to stop. I was told before I had my surgery that it takes about 3 to 4 months to gain your energy level. Please be patient and It will come. I have lost 77 lbs and I feel great now. I am not having to take naps any more in the afternoons. and sleep great at night now. Sheryl.

Carole M. 21 years, 6 months ago

Rachel, your drive to eat and for energy will return soon! I too felt fatigued a lot in my first several weeks after surgery. I'm not sure if you are taking vitamin supplements like vitamin with iron, B complex, and calcium citrate, but the B complex will soon kick back in and give you more energy then you know what to do with!! (I swear since it kicked in with me, I do more of everything because I can now!!). Don't let it get you down, food for about the first 3 months after surgery is going to play tricks on your mind too. There are things that I used to like eating that I can still have, but just can't find the taste to take in right now. I'm sure that too will all change. I'm 2 1/2 months post-op now and down 67 pounds and have NO regrets going through this surgery. Just remember the most important part of this whole journey is a positive attitude. Hope this helps!

Gwendolyn A. 21 years, 7 months ago

Dear Rachel, Congratulaions on your recent weight loss surgery, I hope you have a speed and uneventful recovery. Best Wishes, Gwen Allen

myunicorn48 21 years, 7 months ago

Wishing you a successful surgery and a speedy, uneventful recovery. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless...

Ron E. 21 years, 7 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.

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!

piperkc 21 years, 7 months ago

Hi Rachel "Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, any one can start from now and make a brand new ending." "I have always been delighted at the prospect of a new day, a fresh try, one more start, with perhaps a bit of magic waiting somewhere behind the morning." ~ J.B. Priestly "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 "Risk! Risk anything! Care no more for the opinion of others, for those voices. Do the hardest thing on earth for you. Act for yourself. Face the truth." ~ Katherine Mansfield "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 "Happiness lies for those who cry, those who hurt, those who have searched, and those who tried, for only they can appreciate the importance of people who have touched their lives." ~ Author Unknown "It's never too late to be what you might have been." ~ George Eliot "For every beauty there is an eye somewhere to see it. For every truth there is an ear somewhere to hear it. For every love there is a heart somewhere to receive it." ~ Author Unknown 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 416 BMI 65.2 -63lbs 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

Cathy W. 21 years, 7 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!!!!

Katherine M. 21 years, 8 months ago

Hi Rachel, I hope you are feeling better this week. The more that you can focus on being healthy the better things will go. Good luck. I'll keep you in my thoughts...write if you need to vent. Cheers, Katherine

jackie_h1 21 years, 8 months ago

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 Michigan WLS sister~ (wls 2/8/02 -119#)