Stephanie L.

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Laura F. 20 years, 2 months ago

Stephanie,congratulations! You look gorgeous! You were beautiful before your surgery and you are even more beautiful in your after picture! I hope the new life is as good to you as you look! You deserve it!

~Tooter - the Droopy Witch 21 years, 11 months ago

Just a quick note to say WOOHOO on approval and to wish you a swift surgery and a quick recovery. May the angels be watching over you.

Whitley T. 21 years, 11 months ago

STEPHANIE, I'M A PATIENT OF DR. KOTHARI, AND TODAY I FOUND OUT THAT I GOT INSURANCE APPROVAL! YEHHHHHHHHHHH! SO I'M STOPPIN BYE TO WISH YOU LUCK AND BLESSINGS. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME, I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HOW THINGS ARE GOING AFTER THE SURGERY. I AWAIT MY TURN..... [email protected]

kultgirl 22 years ago

Hi Stephanie! I just read your update, and I swear I was reading my journal! No kidding about them pulling the drain out, it sends you right into orbit. I hope you are doing well with the solid foods. Since you are just a couple a weeks ahead of me it is nice to read your comments, so I know what to expect. Good Luck!

kultgirl 22 years ago

Way to go, Stephanie! Good luck on getting to the other side.

Stephanie D. 22 years ago

Hi Stephanie! This is the other Stephanie from IL. I haven't been on the website lately. I hope you are still doing OK. How are the pureed foods? I can't imagine how hard it is to find something you can eat. I have awhile to wait for that. Still waiting on Sept. 2002 for my first initial visit with the doctor. I will keep checking your profile for updates. Best Wishes for feeling like a new person soon, Stephanie Diercks

maclements 22 years ago

Hi Stephanie: I remember last year experiencing what you'r going through now. It helped me to try and find a little variety with the foods I could eat. I was able to tolerate some soups (split pea w/water), refried beans, and yogurt. Juice popsicles are a nice treat. The longer you can stay on the pureed diet, the more time your tummy has to heal...don't push it. Just keep a water bottle near by with water or crystal lite. I tried lots of different flavors before settling on orange/tangerine. Keep busy, write in a journal, go to the mall and look at the clothes you will soon be able to fit in. Get excited, girl!!! The hard part is truly over!!!!!

Kelly K. 22 years, 1 month ago

Stephanie, I am so glad to hear that you are doing well post-op. I was excited to read your story because I am very interested in people that have had Dr. Kothari. I went to a support group meeting on Thursday and I have my informational seminar on 4/2. I hope that in the future when you feel up to it you would be able to chat with me to share your information and maybe a few tips. *smile* ~Kelly

Randy M. 22 years, 1 month ago

Well Stephanie had her swallow test this morning and everything went well she said the people who gave her the swallow test were very helpfull she also is doing alot better.She is now able to walk and she doesn't have the nausiated feeling anymore and Dr.Kothari said if everything looks this good tomorrow she will get to come home.god bless her she is the greatest

mxmommy 22 years, 1 month ago

Glad you made it thru surgery! Im from wisconsin too and getting my surgery in 5 days... im traveling to milwaukee for it... Best wishes to you and everyone:) hugs......