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Sarah S.
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Surgery Date: 12/30/2003
Surgery Type: Open VBG
While-in-surgery Contact Info: Bishop Auckland General Hospital: Fax: (country no. + )Fax: 01388 454133 Telephone: (country no. + ) 01388 455000 A Patientline telephone number direct to my bed will be available. I can only suggest you go to: www.patientline.co.uk, click on the "contact us" link and request my direct telephone number from the company after I have been admitted on 3rd December 2003. Sarah Sheraton
Angel Name: Linda Hartley

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	*04/02/2004 01:22 PM* I GO IN ON 4-7-04 FOR VBG LET ME KNOW HOW THINGS WENT WITH YOU. THANKS ROBIN LINK — ROBIN L.
	*12/29/2003 01:17 PM* I wanted to wish you well with your upcoming surgery. I hope that all goes well and that you are up and out and about real soon. I'll bet you are are doing a happy dance accompanied by a bundle of unwanted "NERVES", but don't worry be HAPPY! You are in my thoughts and prayers. Good Luck! — [Anonymous]
	*12/29/2003 06:27 AM* 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. — Melissa S.
	*12/25/2003 06:06 PM* Best Wishes for a successful surgery and smooth recovery! Weigh to go! I just read another post from someone who just had surgery and the thing that hurts the most is their BACK. And it is PAINFUL, not just uncomfortable. THE LAST THING YOU NEED TO TELL YOUR SURGEON, BEFORE THEY PUT YOU UNDER, IS TO PUT SOMETHING UNDER YOUR KNEES TO TAKE THE PRESSURE OFF YOUR BACK!!! Time and time again folks are coming out of the O.R. and their back is killing them. It’s because you are lying flat on your back for hours on a hard surface. How long can you do that now? If the surgeon will just put a rolled up blanket under your knees this problem will be eliminated! Got It?... Good…. Problem solved. (Or at least talk it over with him/her). — [Anonymous]
	*12/23/2003 11:56 AM* Sarah, Congratulations, my best wishes for a speedy recovery and a healthy new year! — BellaMoon
	*12/11/2003 09:10 PM* Hi Sarah! Good luck and best wishes for a speedy recovery! Blessed Be! Sherry — SherryWeber
	*12/04/2003 08:14 AM* Praying for a speedy and safe recovery. — [Anonymous]
	*12/03/2003 05:02 PM* 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. — Justin F.
	*12/01/2003 07:11 AM* 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. — Melissa S.
	*11/27/2003 11:32 AM* My thoughts will be with you on your special day. Best wishes for a non-eventful surgery, speedy recovery and safe weight loss journey. I’m sure you are very excited and nervous to start your journey. Keep the faith and you will succeed. Healthier and happier days are ahead! — [Anonymous]
	*11/27/2003 03:20 AM* Best wishes and extra prayers for smooth surgery and recovery. A positive mental attitude is your best preparation pre-op and throughout the next exciting year! You'll do great with this life-saving tool* — Karen N.
	*04/21/2003 05:16 PM* Sarah... best wishes on your journey! God bless you & keep you in His hands! :-) — Amy G.
	*04/05/2003 02:45 PM* Good luck on your upcoming surgery and I hope you have a speedy and painless recovery. — Justin F.
	*04/02/2003 05:16 PM* I wish you the best and pray that your WLS journey goes as well as mine has. Take care and God Bless. ~Cherie LapRNY 10/18/02 -87lbs — Cherie S.
	*03/31/2003 09:27 PM* Good Luck Sarah, I had my wls 11 days ago. Soon you will be on the other side too. Hang in there my thoughts and prayers are with you. Diana — Diana B.
	*03/31/2003 04:43 PM* My thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and friends as you journey to the loosing side. Mommamere — Virginia H.
	*03/31/2003 07:07 AM* 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. — Melissa S.
	*03/30/2003 03:46 PM* Hi Sarah Hope you have a safe journey to the other side. Keep us posted. Today the struggle, tomorrow the victory. "Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, any one can start from now and make a brand new ending. "The big challenge is to become all that you have the possibility of becoming. You cannot believe what it does to the human spirit to maximize your human potential and stretch yourself to the limit." ~ Jim Rohn "There is no medicine like hope, no incentive so great, and no tonic so powerful as expectation of something better tomorrow." ~ O. S. Marden "Destiny is no matter of chance. It is a matter of choice: It is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved." ~ William Jennings Bryan "Dream lofty dreams, and as you dream, so shall you become. Your vision is the promise of what you shall one day be; your ideal is the prophecy of what you shall at last unveil." ~ James Allen "I asked God to give me happiness. God said, "No. I give you blessings. Happiness is up to you." ~ Author Unknown "Put yourself in a state of mind where you say to yourself, 'Here is an opportunity for me to celebrate like never before, my own power, my own ability to get myself to do whatever is necessary." ~ Anthony Robbins "Goals give you more than a reason to get up in the morning; they are an incentive to keep you going all day. Goals tend to tap the deeper resources and draw the best out of life." ~ Harvey Mackay "Life is a challenge, but if you don't stand and risk you will never know if you were able to win or lose. Challenges are not a thing of winning or losing; they are a way of learning from them to become a better person every day! ~ Alexsander Rodriguez, P.R. "Don't ask for it to be easy, ask for it to be worth it." Dan Kuschell "In the confrontation between the stream and the rock, the stream always wins; not through strength, but through persistence." ~ Jackson Brown "The most important question to ask is not 'What am I getting?' The most important question to ask on the job is 'What am I becoming?'" "I have always been delighted at the prospect of a new day, a fresh try, one more start, with perhaps a bit of magic waiting somewhere behind the morning." ~ J.B. Priestly "Each of us has an inner dream that we can unfold if we will just have the courage to admit what it is. And the faith to trust our own admission. The admitting is often very difficult." ~ Julia Cameron You are never given a wish without also being given the power to make it true. You may have to work for it, however." - Richard Bach "The block of granite which was an obstacle in the pathway of the weak becomes a stepping-stone in the pathway of the strong. That block of granite is often nothing more than a decision." ~ Thomas Carlyle "Being yourself is not remaining what you were, or being satisfied with what you are. It is the point of departure." ~ Sydney Harris "Risk! Risk anything! Care no more for the opinion of others, for those voices. Do the hardest thing on earth for you. Act for yourself. Face the truth." ~ Katherine Mansfield I am convinced that attitude is the key to success or failure in almost any of life's endeavors. Your attitude - your perspective, your outlook, how you feel about yourself, how you feel about other people - determines your priorities, your actions, your values. Your attitude determines how you interact with other people and how you interact with yourself. ~ Carolyn Warner "Happiness lies for those who cry, those who hurt, those who have searched, and those who tried, for only they can appreciate the importance of people who have touched their lives." ~ Author Unknown It's never too late to be what you might have been. ~ George Eliot A wish changes NOTHING; A decision, changes EVERYTHING "So many of our dreams at first seem impossible, then they seem improbable, and then, when we summon the will,they soon become inevitable." Christopher Reeves "When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, they will not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched, Nor will the flame burn you. For I am the LORD your God, The Holy One of Israel, your Savior." Isaiah 43:2-3 Everyone has beauty but not everyone sees it. "If you don't design your own life plan, chances are you'll fall into someone else's plan. And guess what they may have planned for you? Not much." ~ Jim Rohn Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did. So throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore...Dream.....---Mark Twain May you always have an Angel by your side. Watching out for you in all the things you do. Reminding you to keep believing in brighter days. Have a speedy recovery Angela in Canada 377lbs BMI 59.0 -102lbs Dr Michael Grace Open RNY Life began May 16, 2002 I have heard your prayer, I have seen your tears. Surely..I will heal you." 2 Kings 20:5 — piperkc
	*03/30/2003 01:42 PM* Sarah congratulation on your upcoming surgery!!!!!!!! You will be on the losing side in no time at all. I am Praying for your surgeon to have steady hands and for his talents and skills be their best to give you your new life tool.I also pray for your recovery to be speedy and uncomplicated. My surgery is also just a few days away (April 16th)so I know how you are feeling! That nervous excitement of waiting. Time is an amazing thing I have heard over and over what a diffrence a year can make. So if things get hard remember this is a stepping stone and in no time you will be an inspiration to others a year from now. I am here for you! Stay in touch we can share our ups and downs and support on another. Your a miracle in the making :) Thin thoughts to you!!!!!!!! — Deanna B.
	*03/29/2003 06:51 AM* Congratulation on your upcoming surgery! The next year is going to be the most amazing of your life. I know that you must feel as anxious and nervous as I did ten months ago. But soon this waiting game will only be a memory and you will be on to your new life. I am 10 months post op and I have lost 130 pounds. I went from a size 24 to a 4 in a little over 6 months. Miracles do and will happen for you. I have tried to keep a profile that can be used as a resource for pre-ops. That answers all of the questions that I had when I was in your shoes. And links to various places to do more of your own research. If you have any questions or just need someone to talk to that understands please feel free to email me. Here is a link to my profile. http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/profile.phtml?N=A1008255446&NoStatic=1 — Linda A.
	*03/28/2003 05:08 PM* Sarah, Good luck and many blessings to you on your upcoming surgery! You'll do GREAT!! Marcia — Marcia B.
	*03/28/2003 03:17 PM* My thoughts and prayers are with you for a safe surgery and a speedy, uncomplicated recovery. God Bless — cindy
	*03/27/2003 06:34 PM* Sarah - Best wishes for an uneventful surgery and a speedy recovery. May God hold you and your surgery team in his precious hands. — Debbie B.
	*03/27/2003 04:24 PM* As the BIG DAY draws closer, I wish for you an uneventful surgery and speedy recovery. God Bless you and our troops. Lesa — LHWILLIAMS
	*03/27/2003 12:10 PM* I wish you luck on your big day! Remember trust in the Lord! — sweetthing107
	*03/27/2003 05:07 AM* I wish you a quick recovery, and lots of hugs. — patriciaiowa
	*03/24/2003 12:43 AM* My Prayers are with you, For an uneventful surgery and speedy recovery. Cat Price — cat P.
	*03/23/2003 07:27 AM* Hi Sarah, My best wishes for a safe and speedy surgery and recovery, with no complications. Judy Hall — busyjh13
	*03/20/2003 01:22 PM* Yvonne, Angel, Becca, Dawn, Julia - I thank you all for your wonderfully encouraging and kind comments. I wish you all well too. I am expecting to hear about going in for my pre-op tests very soon. :-) Love to you all, Sarah x — Sarah S.
	*03/13/2003 04:47 AM* Sarah, soon you'll be on the losing side!!! I will be keeping you in my prayers. Good luck to you. — Julia T.
	*03/10/2003 11:07 AM* Hi Sarah! You are on your way!! I know this is a scary and exciting time for you. You are going to do just fine!!! Just think, You are starting a journey that only a few travel. You should be very proud of yourself. I am proud of you!!!! Think of some of the new things you will be able to do like take a long bike rides, get on a amusement park ride and not worry if you will fit in the seat, cross your legs, get on an airplane and not worry about asking for an extension and the best of all have the energy to do these things!!! Everything will be just fine and know this you have a wonderful group of people here to help you meet your needs. The best of luck on your surgery with a speedy and healthy recovery!! Skinny Wishes, Dawn Hodson — [Anonymous]
	*02/01/2003 04:17 PM* “Destiny is not a matter of chance, it is a matter of choice; it is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved.” William Jennings Bryan. I am wishing you all the best for the next chapter of the rest of your life. — Becca K.
	*01/30/2003 03:56 AM* HI SARAH I just want you to know that I am praying that you will have a quick and smooth recovery to the losing side. LORD BLESS — MommaAngel
	*10/17/2002 04:13 PM* Hi Sair! I was just looking around this site and I found you. You are a member of one of the yahoo groups that I joined. I hope that you get some good news soon about when your surgery might be. Once you have a surgery date, here is hoping that the surgery is smooth sailing and that you recovery is smooth and uneventful. — Paul's N.
	*09/23/2002 03:37 PM* Thanks to both of you for your kind wishes. Best of love and luck to you both on your journey. :-) Sair. — Sarah S.
	*09/22/2002 11:07 PM* Sarah - wishing you the best of luck with WLS. If I can help, let me know! :) — Denise T.
	*09/22/2002 08:36 PM* Hi Sarah! Just thought I would stop in here and say hi and to also see how things are going. I have some friends who live in England! Thay are some terrific people who speaking of which I need to write them! In just nine days I will be on my journey into the new me! God is so good he keeps on being my continual rock, nothing is impossible if you truly believe and trust in him! Praise the Lord! Well I'll let you go for know, take care, Claire — Claire A.
	*09/20/2002 04:04 AM* Hi, Hope all is well with you! I have a date and I will have surgery in 12 day's. It's been a lot of soul searching and footwork, not to mention lots of test's! But I have a lot of medical problems due to the severity of my weight problem! You didn't say anything about yourself! Hope all is progressing well for you, on the soul searching adventure of your lifetime!! God Bless, One of your sister's in the great circle of life! — Claire A.

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