Melissa S. 20 years, 7 months ago

My prayers will be with you as you go through the surgery and recovery. May your strength be restored; your recovery be swift and your tender heart be renewed.

Debbie B. 20 years, 7 months ago

Kelly - Best wishes for an uneventful surgery and a speedy recovery. May God hold you and your surgery team in his precious hands.

kelkel319 20 years, 7 months ago

Hi everyone, Just wanted to stop in and say Thank you to all you great people.! I don't know if I could have made such a big decision without all the information you all put on this website..THANKS SO MUCH !! and good luck to any upcoming surgeries and congratulations on all surgeries and goals that have already been made.!!!

its_me 20 years, 7 months ago

I just wanted to let you know that I'll be thinking about you on your special day and say a prayer for a speedy recovery. Congratulations on beginning a new healthy life with a new healthier you!

Kathryn S. 20 years, 7 months ago

Good Luck with you surgery. I'm sure that you are nervous but you are in very capable hands. Things happened smoothly for you getting this far so that is definitely a good sign. My thoughts will be with you on 9/4.

Justin F. 20 years, 7 months ago

Hi. Congrats, you are on your way to the losing side. You have made a valiant decision for a healthier life and I applaud you. Good luck on your upcoming surgery and I hope you have a speedy and painless recovery and much success on the rest of your journey.

PookieW2 20 years, 7 months ago

Good Luck Kelly!! May your slide to the losing side be as uneventful and pain free as possible. This is such an exciting time in your life. Take care and God Bless....

Karen N. 20 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!

JessieL 20 years, 7 months ago

Hey sweetie! Just want you to know I am thinking of you, and praying for your upcoming surgery! I just know things will go wonderful, and you'll be happy and healthy in no time=) Update me when you can. I am so excited for you, and so happy that we became friends through this site! Good Luck on your big day! Prayers and big HUGS! (((Kelly)))=)

OLD RODEO C. 20 years, 8 months ago

Best wishes to you on your upcoming, life saving surgery. We are both so pleased to be writing to you and sending all of our heartfelt congratulations to you for choosing this procedure to extend your life and to let you live your life to the fullest extent. We both had open rny's in 2001. Mine (Doug, aka: OLD RODEO CLOWN PANTS), was in Oct and I have lost 215 lbs. I started at 450!!!! My sweet wife, Nancy, had hers in June and has lost 110 lbs. We invite you to go read our profiles and hope it might help you in some way. We are not professional writers, but all that we wrote is true and honest. Just remember that YOU WILL SUCCEED!!! BELIEVE IN YOURSELF AND YOU CANNOT FAIL. We wish you all the best, a problem free surgery and recovery and a rapid weight loss. From: Doug and Nancy, SO. CALIF.
About Me
Mansfield, OH
Location
25.4
BMI
RNY
Surgery
09/04/2003
Surgery Date
Mar 23, 2003
Member Since

Before & After
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(BEFORE) 12-2002 9 months pre-op add about 5 lbs before surgery date
275lbs
(AFTER) 7-15-2006 almost 3 yrs post op, holding steady at 145 lbs..
145lbs

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