Bj G.

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kylakae 20 years, 10 months ago

<table border="0" width="100%"><tr> <td width="15%"><center><IMG SRC="http://www.dwarfworks.com/kyla/pictures/birthday/pty-garfield.gif" width="161" height="202"></center></td><td width="85%" valign="middle"><b><font color="#008080" face="Lucida Sans">Happy re-Birthday, Bj! Isn't it amazing how fast the time flies by? I hope that you are doing fabulous, that all your dreams are coming true and that you are living life to the max!</font></b></td> </tr></table>

A J. 21 years, 8 months ago

Hey woman!!! CONGRATS!!! You are really going down down down! But I just gotta say -40 lbs is the kewlest news I can imagine! YOU ROCK!!! Schick a boom !!! LOL I am so happy that things are moving downward for ya. You are too funny! I love reading your posts and e-mails. You always manage to make me smile. One more thing though....40 pounds in 2 months doesn't seem S-L-O-W to me.... Who are you kiddin? LOL I will be checkin in on ya! I am really close to getting my date (I HOPE) but I should have already got it (snarl). I can't wait to join you and the other LOSERS! WOOOOOOO-HOOOOOOOO to YOU BJ!!!!

stacjean 21 years, 9 months ago

Hi Bj, I saw your posting tonight about being 2 weeks post op and feeling normal. I am 3-weeks post op today, surgery date 6/20. I too feel almost completely normal, I have "cheated" on 4th of July and tried some foods like a pretzel, and an oreo cookie, shrimp, and a deviled egg, nothing bothered me. I know it was not good to try these things, there could be damage done, that is why it's called the "eating for healing" stage. You don't get solids until the "eating for life" stage. It's easy to think, well since it didn't make me sick, than it's okay to eat it phase....I've gotten out of it, it's not easy, but I don't won't to end up back in the hospital either. Sorry, I don't want to sound like I'm lecturing you, but for me I've decided solid food is just not worth hurting yourself over. I went to my 2 week check up on 7/9 (surgeon was on vacation last week). I told the nutrionist I feel so good that I was beginning to wonder if the surgeon actually did surgery and not just cut me open and that the whole process was all psychological, her response was "that is how you should feel, it is very common to feel that way". By the way, I started pureed foods today and as far as food variety goes, you can eat anything as long as you blend it......blended food looks nasty, but sure taste good...hahaha :-) Good luck to you!!

A J. 21 years, 10 months ago

Hi BJ, I know you are in the hospital today, and I bet if it were at all possible you would be doing the schick-a-boom schick-a-boom dance, because you made it to the "other side". I am so totally thrilled for you! I am sorry I did not get to e-mail you back directly BEFORE today... BUT I just know you are going to be so happy!!! I cant wait until you are back home and feel up to letting us know how the heck you are!!! ((((((((BIG HUGE **gentle** HUGS))))))

Donna C. 21 years, 10 months ago

Well B.J., today is your day. I have faith that your recovery will go smoothly! Welcome to the other side! Take care of yourself. Remember to walk, take your vitamins, and sip, sip, sip. Your WLS bud.

Mary W. 21 years, 10 months ago

Dear BJ, I am sooooo nervous myself, as I am sure you are. I think it really helps to reach out. I even made myself a CD with encouraging songs on it like, Angel by Sarah McLaughlin, and Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong. Just think good possitive thoughts. It will be interesting to keep up with your progress since our dates are so close. I am looking forward to a new life as I am sure you are. Just remember it is all smooth sailing after everything is said and done. I have had quite a few friends say the pain is bad, but remember, it only lasts for a few days and every bit of it is worth it. I hope that the nice drugs work for you and it is very smooth sailing from here on out. You can handle it like a breeze, you came this far, and from what I understand, the waiting for an insurance approval, getting all paperwork in, and getting a date scheduled is harder than the actual surgery. Take care of yourself! I wish you a speedy recovery. Remember to get someone to update us on how you are doing. :-) -Mary Western Conway SC Pre-op- 284 BMI 43 Surgery date 7/8/02

SHARI V. 21 years, 10 months ago

BJ, wishing you the best for a speedy recovery. God will hold you through the entire surgery and recovery. Keep up your faith..God Prevails.

Becca K. 21 years, 10 months ago

I am wish you all the success with your upcoming surgery. May God be with you now and Always! Many Blessings!

Laura L. 21 years, 10 months ago

Bj, best wishes for an uneventful surgery and quick recovery!!!

maxsprague 21 years, 10 months ago

Keep the faith and be strong. Wishing you all the best.