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Vanilla Lace 20 years, 11 months ago
Best of luck on your surgery. I'll be thinking of you and staying in touch to check on your progress! God bless.
midlifestu 20 years, 11 months ago
Well family and friends, I have one week from tomorrow before doing the deed! I am starting to think more and more on the surgery and what it might be like afterwards (I am an RN, knowing too much is dangerous I think, heh heh). Yesterday my friend, Diane (unofficial angel for me), and I went to Billings and shopped everywhere pricing willmaker kits, willmaker software, and related books. The most expensive was the books which some include a CDROM at $40. The cheapest were paper form kits at office supply stores anywhere from $3.99(single page) to $25 for a kit of forms and instructions. We went to Best Buy and found the best deals were in software....many marked down. We chose a program that was current 2003 and included everything from making wills to living wills etc for only $19.99! My friend and I split the cost and we each will make out our wills and such using this software. While it is unpleasant to think of such things, I am taking no chances with this surgery. I have a young son and am a single parent and want to make sure all details are covered. Hope this might help everyone at preop stage. I also made reservations at Great Falls, MT, motel for the 29th thru the 1st. Checkout is 11 am the morning of July 2nd, which hopefully I will be discharged that day. It is a 4 hour drive home and Diane is driving. Ugh, not looking forward to that long drive after surgery. SHould I bring a large water bottle and protein drinks? What did others do on a long drive/flight home after surgery so as not to get dehydrated and such? Should I stash a "vomit bag" under the seat, just in case? LOL! The things I worry about, eh? LOL. I had preop lab work and EKG on Friday and those results were faxed to Dr. Rohrer's office. Thank you Lisa for helping me get that done. What a runaround I had at the local hospital clinics here to get that done. This last week before surgery I plan to work, work, work at my job, trying to get a big enough paycheck to help cover bills and such the first two weeks in July. I am not sure if I will be up to typing after surgery right away. Hope everyone is doing great in whatever stage of your journey. Thanks to everyone corresponding and posting for me. I sure do appreciate it. HUGS from me!
arwyn44 20 years, 11 months ago
MaryKay, don't be bothered by other people at this point in your journey! I also am having my surgery on June 30th! I too am nervous but also excited. I'm on a liquid diet now 2 wks. prior to surgery. I'm not real happy about it but I know I have to do it and I'm trying my best to keep a good attitude about it.(my husband would say.yeah right!) ;) I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers as our day approaches! May God bless us and keep us both! Take care, Patty Smith
keaton 20 years, 11 months ago
Marykay, thank you so much for your kind words you left on my surgery page. Here's sending you lots of skinny wishes and I hope you have an uneventful surgery and a speedy recover. May all your WLS Dreams come true!!!!!
kylakae 20 years, 11 months ago
Marykay, congratulations on your upcoming surgery. May peace and love surround you on your journey and carry you along safely. Remember to drink your water, take your vitamins, walk daily and most importantly, be gentle with yourself along the way. Lastly, don't forget to stop by occasionally and update your profile. As you know, our profiles provide a lifeline to others embarking on this journey. You never know who you might inspire!
midlifestu 20 years, 11 months ago
I am so very touched and overwhelmed by all the wonderful well wishers posting for me. Thank you and know I have taken them all to heart. I feel so much better today than I did last Friday. Not as nervous now knowing I am in fellow WLS company on my journey. I am only sorry I didn't get more publicly involved here sooner. Thank you all! HUGS from me!
Andrea S. 20 years, 11 months ago
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. ~CHEERS~ to a speedy recovery! ~God Bless~
kysunshine 20 years, 11 months ago
Marykay, Best wishes on your upcoming surgery. Take care and keep the faith. God Bless.
Naes Wls J. 20 years, 11 months ago
Hi there, CONGRATULATIONS, you are on your way now. Best wishes to you on your wls. may you have a speedy recovery and NO complications what so ever. Hang in there and remember everyday is a blessing. ~~Huggybear hugs~~