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Artisticchik
Ewa Beach, HI, USA

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Surgery Date: 02/24/2006
Surgery Type: Laparoscopic RNY
Angel Name: Vicki M.

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	*02/24/2007 03:14 PM* Steffie, CONGRATULATIONS on your 1 year surgiversary today! Enjoy every moment of your weight loss success. Take care, Lynn — [Anonymous]
	*03/02/2006 04:25 PM* Wishing you the best on your surgery, recovery and weightloss!! Linda/Bactrac/swangirl Name/CB handle/me post op — swangirl
	*03/02/2006 05:16 AM* Hello Stephanie, I just wanted to say congratulations on your weight loss surgery and welcome to the other side. As you lose the pounds you are going to feel so much better and your energy level will just grow. In just a few short months you’ll be able to do things you never thought possible. The little things will get so much easier, like tying your shoes. I know, I had RNY Gastric Bypass in August of 2004, and I’ve lost 130 lbs. Now the surgery and the change in lifestyle are not walks in the park. That’s why I go to support group meetings and belong to online WLS discussion groups like http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/WLBSS/ . And I check out websites like Obesity Help and http://wlbss.com for support and information. WLBSS stands for Weight Loss Bariatric Surgery Support, and you should take advantage of all the support you can get. Get all your questions answered by experienced losers who are now winners. From the Girth, a Rising Phoenix, a Bariatric Butterfly, that soon will be you. Congrats and good luck. We’re all right behind you and with you as you start to change your life. Take Care, Bill Johnson-Miles — Johnson-Miles
	*02/26/2006 03:24 PM* Aloha Steffie, I am so happy to read your I am home post. Take care of you and know we are here for ya supporting you all the weigh. In two months time this will be the best thing that has ever happened to ya! Take care, Lynn — [Anonymous]
	*02/25/2006 10:02 PM* Congratulations on your successful surgey and welcome to the loser's bench. Sending lots of best wishes for a quick recovery. Take care and let us know how your doing... — TL
	*02/25/2006 01:19 PM* Steffie, Glad you are a loser, welcome! Take care of you and soon you will be dancing your feet off! Give the first month or so to really work the program it is no fun but WELL WORTH EVERY MOMENT. Blessing to you, Lynn — [Anonymous]
	*02/25/2006 01:09 PM* Glad to hear it's a done deal and your sitting on the Loser's bench with us. I hear your up and walking and trying to rid yourself of that pesky gas. Go on girl! Congratulations, and here's to a speedy recovery! — tamib
	*02/25/2006 10:56 AM* Warm thoughts and good wishes going your way toward an uneventful recovery. — [Anonymous]
	*02/25/2006 09:53 AM* Steph~ Congratulations on making it to the losers bench! Follow protocal and things will be fine and remember each day gets a little easier...the first couple months are the toughest. :0) — Shari M.
	*02/25/2006 09:23 AM* stephanie, welcome to the losers bench , i know you will be just fine now . and good luck on your new journey of your life . i know it will be a grand journey ahead for you .. CONGRATULATIONS ONCE AGAIN. REBECCA BASRA — LUVROSE4U
	*02/25/2006 08:48 AM* Steph Welcome to the otherside :) your gonna be just fine now from here on out were here to support you in any and every way. ((hugs)) — christine mats
	*02/24/2006 10:55 AM* Stephanie...Today is your day! You are in good hands with Dr. Owens. I am praying for you and I can't wait to hear that you are on the Loser's Bench and doing well. Take care! Blessings! — Chele
	*02/24/2006 09:59 AM* Good luck on your surgery today. May you have a speedy recovery. — neubian78
	*02/23/2006 09:33 PM* Best of luck tomorrow....God Bless you and give you a speedy recovery. Get lots of rest. Grace — Grace S.
	*02/23/2006 07:09 PM* I want to wish you the best of luck for your surgery tomorrow and send lots of positive vibes for a quick recovery. Take care-you'll be on the loser's bench very soon. — TL
	*02/23/2006 06:22 PM* Stephanie, best wishes to you for your surgery and a speedy recovery. You'll be in my thoughts as you head on to the losing side. — just jacie
	*02/23/2006 05:33 PM* Stephanie- Congrats on getting your surgery. Just remember to walk and sip your water. And repeat it often. You will do just great. — [Anonymous]
	*02/23/2006 04:15 PM* Stephanie!!! I am so happy for you. Tomorrow is YOUR day! I am keeping you in my prayers. Can't wait to have you on the Loser's Bench. Keep us updated....you go girl! — Chele
	*02/23/2006 03:48 PM* Lots of prayers and cyber hugs headed your way. You'll make a great loser. Debbi — DNAF
	*02/23/2006 03:19 PM* Stephanie, I am praying for you, your surgery, and your complete recovery. All the best to you sweetie on your weight loss journey. Blessings, Lynn — [Anonymous]
	*02/23/2006 03:16 PM* Hi Stephanie Thoughts and prayers going out to you for a quick and safe recovery and a happier healthier lifestyle. Making room on the losers bench for ya. Many Blessings — christine mats
	*02/23/2006 03:16 PM* Stephanie, Hope everything goes perfectly smooth during your surgery and recovery. Moving on over to make room for you on the Losers Bench. Hugz, vixen — vixen_c
	*02/23/2006 02:32 PM* Aloha Stephanie! Best wishes to you as you begin this new journey of a healthier, happier life. I'll be thinking of you and hoping that your recovery is a quick one! — Cyndi T.
	*02/23/2006 02:12 PM* Hi Steffie! Best wishes to you on your surgery day! I'll drop by and see you Saturday afternoon. Aloha! — [Anonymous]
	*02/23/2006 02:02 PM* Stephanie: I have been following your story and am so glad that you finally have been able to have this surgery. Best wishes to you!! Welcome to the Loser's Bench!!!! — lakergirl
	*02/23/2006 07:52 AM* Wishing you the best of luck and a speedy recovery, hurry home we need more people on the loosers bench — Deion F.
	*02/23/2006 07:31 AM* Hi Stephanie, I emailed you earlier, but wanted to let you know that Dr. Owens is the chief surgeon of the clinic that Dr. Clark is at. I believe Dr. Owens is very competent. His staff is great and has helped me in every area to make sure I have done what is required. I am having surgery tomorrow 2/24/06 @ 11:00 am with Dr. Owens and have every confidence in his abilities. God bless and maybe we will get to meet at the hospital. Bill — Chaplain
	*02/23/2006 07:25 AM* Hi Stephanie, I emailed you earlier, but want to let you know that Dr. Owens is the chief surgeon of the clinic that Dr. Clark is at. He is I believe he is very competent. His staff is great and has helped me in every area to make sure I have done what is required. I am having surgery tomorrow 2/24/06 @ 11:00 am with Dr. Owens and have every confidence in his abilities. God bless and maybe we will get to meet at the hospital. Bill — Chaplain
	*02/22/2006 07:08 AM* May the Lord plant a hedge of angels around you and give you an uneventful surgery. I am praying for you. “I have heard your prayer, I have seen your tears; Surely, I will heal you.” (2 Kings 20:5) — hanvey3252
	*02/21/2006 07:04 PM* Aloha Stephie, Wishing you all the very best on your up coming surgery!! Sending lots of good vibes & prayers your way.....Have a safe trip to the mainland & we'll see you on the losing side!! :) — booboo
	*02/20/2006 04:07 AM* Hi Stephanie! I see you are now a patient of Dr. Owens. He was my surgeon too! You are definitely in good hands. Hope to meet you when you arrive in SoCal. I'll be down in San Diego for Claire's Dirty Thirty next weekend. Best wishes for a safe surgery. My best, — [Anonymous]
	*02/19/2006 01:28 PM* *** Stephanie Congratulations on your Upcoming Surgery***I will also be starting my new life in March. we have made the right choice in our lives we are on our way to a beautiful new life we will be healthy and Skinny "LOL" wishing you to be well on your Journey and again Congratulations — [Anonymous]
	*02/09/2006 12:40 PM* Hi Stephanie! Best of luck on your surgery, I know you'll do just fine. May you have a speedy and painless recovery too! Aloha, Kris — [Anonymous]
	*02/06/2006 07:00 PM* congratulations Stephanie...I'm so happy for you...I am an army wife too here in TX ... I would like to talk to you about your experience with Tricare, I looked on your profile for your email information when I read that we could email you with questions, but I couldn't find it...if you don't mind, please shoot me an email at txpooky33@yahoo.com so I can get some help with this Tricare approval process...thanks a bushel in advance — txpooky33
	*02/02/2006 09:46 PM* steph..you are about to embark on a difficult but rewarding journey...stay focused and true to your beliefs because i believe in you...cw — [Anonymous]
	*01/27/2006 07:13 PM* Hi Stephanie,..I just wanted to wish you a safe journey to the losers side. Good luck, i'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers. — countrigal
	*01/19/2006 05:12 PM* I wish you a journey that is safe, and uneventful. I commend you on having the courage to take your own health and happiness into your own hands. Be Blessed!! Stay Strong in teh struggle, and remember you never walk alone smile You'll be in my prayers!! smoochies ~T~ NEVER SURRENDER — Black Beauti
	*01/19/2006 03:44 AM* {{{{{{{{CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR UPCOMING SURGERY}}}}}}}}} ~~~~~"Everything in our lives happens for a purpose and that purpose is to prepare us~~~~~~~~~~~ May God give you courage, strength and guidance throughout your new journey. You are about to embark on the most amazing transformation of you mind, body and soul. Your big day is almost here, this is the day, your new life will begin, I cant promise it will be easy, cant say it will be hard, I can say that with all the complications and everything I had to go through, It was well worth it. I have never felt better in yearsss, I’m off all medications, have sooooo much more energy. So if you hit a bump in the road, hang in there and remember it will alll be worth it in the long run. Sending Prayers your way that the Lord will guide your surgeon’s hands. May the guardian angels wrap their loving arms of protection around you during your surgery and recovery . Remember your not alone in this journey, many of us have been down this road, we are here to offer love and support. Looking forward to hearing from you on the loosing side. Huggs and Prayers Link to my profile 8-19-04 surgery date weight 297.5 height 5f 2 -113.5 weight losss http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/members/profile.php?N=M1087435160 — Cyndi M.
	*01/17/2006 01:35 PM* Congratulations Stephanie!! Isn't it great to get that approval and date? I wish you the best of luck on this weight loss journey. ((Hugs)) — Elisa *
	*01/17/2006 12:05 PM* Congrats on your date! LOSERVILLE is a wonderful place to live! My best, — [Anonymous]
	*01/13/2006 11:17 PM* Congratulations on your date Stephanie! Weigh to go! Welcome to the soon to be loser's side and loser's bench. All the best to you on your weight loss journey. Blessings, Lynn — [Anonymous]
	*11/17/2005 09:05 PM* Welcome to ObesityHelp! Hope you find support, friendship and comfort within these 'walls'. I'd like to invite you to visit my profile for free recipes and other eating tips and tricks that might help you in your journey. Hugs, Toots — [Anonymous]

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