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Naes Wls J. 20 years, 7 months ago

<b>~*~(From my heart to yours)I SAID A PRAYER FOR YOU TODAY~*~ I said a prayer for you today And know God must have heard- I felt the answer in my heart Although He spoke no word I didn't ask for wealth or fame, I knew you wouldn't mind, I asked Him to send treasures Of a far more lasting kind, I asked that He'd be near you At the start of each new day, To grant you health and blessings And friends to share your way. I asked for happiness for you In all things great and small, But it was for His loving care I prayed the most of all.(unknown author)~*~Hugs~*~</b>

MommaAngel 20 years, 7 months ago

HI BECKY Can I say (((((((WOW)))))) That is a awesome weight loss. You should be very proud of yourself. Keep up great job your doing.LORD BLESS

summewe 20 years, 7 months ago

Congratulations Becky! You look marvelous.

kylakae 20 years, 7 months ago

<table border="0" width="100%"><tr> <td width="15%"><center><IMG SRC="http://www.dwarfworks.com/kyla/pictures/angels/appleangel.gif" width="170" height="235"></center></td><td width="85%" valign="middle"><b><font face="Lucida Sans" color="#D60400">Happy 1st re-Birthday today to Becky Buchholz!  Becky has lost 135 lbs this past year and is now weighing in at a very svelte 112 lbs!  What's important, though, is that Becky's health has been restored.  She's feeling great and has a life now.  Congratulations, Becky!</font></b></td> </tr></table>

kabookie 21 years, 3 months ago

I hope everyone is having a great weekend! I am nearly 13 months post-op. I started out at 247# on my 5'3" body, and seem to be leveling off between 112/114#. I NEVER expected to have such wonderful results, thinking I'd be the one the surgery wouldn't work on, lol. I had the same feelings when I hit my first plateau, then the next, etc. But I have lost 135#. Sometimes it still feels like a dream, but I know it's real when I wake up every day, shower, dress, go to work, go swimming with the kids at the YMCA, and all the "normal" things that were nearly impossible for me to do before. I used to browse the before and after pics and wonder how it would feel just to lose 50% of my excess weight, let alone be in the "century club". Now I know that I will be thankful every day that I've been given this chance to be healthy. My one-year bloodwork came back great, with my iron needing to be doubled though I'm not anemic. I have finally been diagnosed with c5-c6 disk disease, which I've complained of for several years. I was never taken seriously about it before, or was brushed off without "further testing", even being told I was obsessing about my health. BTW, my gall bladder turned out to be chronically inflammed and was removed during my RNY. My PCP ran so many tests over the year before, not finding anything like stones, and again was told I was obsessing. This time around I was taken seriously, given a thorough series of x-rays and it's hard to not think I was taken seriously this time, compared to the other times, because I wasn't morbidly obese. But on to better thoughts! I will always remember where I came from, having spent my entire adult life obese. I've had the opportunity to share WLS information with several people in my community, and AMOS is the only website I give them, knowing this is best place for info gathering and support. You are all exceptional here, and I'm proud to "know" you, lol! Thanks to everyone who has taken a moment to post to my surgery page, too. Lubb, Becky

kabookie 21 years, 6 months ago

Hi everyone! Thanks for all the nice messages. My internet has been off for three weeks, so today is the first time I'm posting an update. My tummy tuck went very well. Yes, it was painful at times, but I think it was easier than my lap RNY. My pain meds constipated me terrible, so I ended up suffering more with hemmhorhoids. I even had to have some drained, which was excruciatingly traumatic. However, the relief was fast. The next day I felt much better. I still wear my binder as it keeps my back and abdomen supported. I was stitched up and down the muscles under my skin. I ended up with 53 staples in my tummy and of course, some stitches around my belly button. I can't wait for the swelling to ge gone so I'll know what the final results will be. My drains came out before I ever left the hospital, to my relief, and I have had no problems with open wounds or infections. I'm amazed and pleased that things went as well as they have. Again, I'm grateful to you all here and I wish everyone great happiness in their journies no matter where you are in the process. Lubb, Becky (Kabookie)

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. PS. If you check out my web page, be sure to sign the guest book there. Thanks.

curiousjane 21 years, 7 months ago

May the Lord Jesus watch over you, always. Let His will be done through your surgery.

Gwendolyn A. 21 years, 7 months ago

Hi Becky, Congratulations and best wishes for a speedy and uneventful recovery with your WL Surgery today! Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers on your big day. Gwen Allen

LM O. 21 years, 7 months ago

Becky, Wishing you the best on your upcoming big day! Praying that your recovery is quick and uneventful. Sending positive thoughts your way. God/Goddess bless you and keep you safe.