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LEAH W.
on 8/21/06 8:24 am - MCKEES ROCKS, PA

Boy oh boy do I agree! I could use something to help me relax right now. My oldest daughter told me that I seem jumpy lately, LOL. Good luck on your surgery! And I'll say a prayer for a successful surgery and a speedy recovery for you! God Bless!

Heather T.
on 8/21/06 7:52 am - Bucks County, PA

RNY on 08/16/06

Topic: RE: New Post-op Roll Call!

Hi Beth! I'm glad to hear that you are doing well too! I have one incision that is slow too...I read or heard somewhere that one of the lap incisions is a little bigger and "stressed" because it is either the one that the camera goes through or the doc works through ... and that is the one that hangs out for a longer time that the others....Mine is on the left bottom. I guess as long as we don't have signs of infection, this could be the explanation! But can you believe how quickly the pain drops? I know I heard a ton of people say that they were off pain meds after being discharged from the hospital, but I was wondering if it really would work out that way for me....Let's just say, I am pleasantly surprised! Anyway, I have babbled enough.....Congrats on the 15lbs! That is awesome! Also--how true your statement is--> the reasons we ate have not gone away! That is why I need everyone on this board to encourage me and keep me accountable! Thank you all for your support just by being here!

Heather

BethDawson
on 8/21/06 7:30 am - red oak, TX

RNY on 08/14/06

Topic: RE: New Post-op Roll Call!

Hi,heather... I'm glad you are doing so well.I am doing great,too.Very little pain now that I am 1 week post-op.I have one incision site that is a little slow to heal,but otherwise,all my incisions are great.I have lost 15 pounds,and can already tell a difference.Thanks for the serenity prayer.The thing about bypass surgery-the reasons we ate have not gone away.Thank God for this board and all of you.Let's be here for each other!

Heather T.
on 8/21/06 6:50 am - Bucks County, PA

RNY on 08/16/06

Topic: RE: Show 'em some love- Aug 21-28 buddies

Here is Trish's Profile...sorry, it got cut off somehow! Patricia Reilly http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/members/status.php?N=R1149559615

Heather T.
on 8/21/06 5:26 am - Bucks County, PA

RNY on 08/16/06

Topic: RE: fuzzy photo?

Jenny, I had some of the same problems...I think it was because this site kept resizing my photo automatically (stretching it wider, which God knows it didn't need to be any wider

). I kept messing around with the size (height, weight) of the photo in a photo editor until I got it right! The photos have to 100 x 100 pixels Hopefully, that helps! Heather T.

Heather T.
on 8/21/06 5:11 am - Bucks County, PA

RNY on 08/16/06

Topic: RE: New Post-op Roll Call!

I guess I should add my response (duh): Heather T., Surgery date 8/16/2006, 5 days post op, discharged last Friday! My WOW moment is: I finally got the energy surge this afternoon that I have heard so much about. I truly feel great today for the first time since surgery (even though I have had no pain since being discharged). I am being to feel sort of myself again! My weight loss so far: 17lbs, ok, ok...I am cheating a bit...this is the water/swelling gain from the hospital, but I am so glad that it is gone because I don't feel as bloated anymore! Now I start on the weight that I came into the hospital with! My post-surgery conquest: I was able to sit at a family gathering and watch others eat Chicken Parm and cake and ice cream and was OK with my sugar free jello and Crystal light ice tea. (even though I cried a little, took a walk and recited the serenity prayer multiple times...I made it through and I am stronger person for it today!) In case you haven't heard or read the Serenity Prayer, I will put it below...It has been a God send to me in the last few days because it centers me to the things that I have control of in my life to change (i.e. my eating habits and weight) God grant me the Serenity to accept the things I cannot change the Courage to change the things I can and the WISDOM to know the difference! Have a great day and Congrats on taking this life changing step! Heather T.

Heather T.
on 8/21/06 5:10 am - Bucks County, PA

RNY on 08/16/06

Topic: New Post-op Roll Call!

Hey! Let's hear some inspirational WOW moments from those who have gone before us! How are doing now that you are home? What is your weight lost thus far (if you care to share)? (and no judgments from the peanut gallery please!!) What have you been able to do, that you weren't able to do before? Please make sure that you include your Name, Surgery date and let us know how you are feeling!

Heather T.
on 8/21/06 4:59 am - Bucks County, PA

RNY on 08/16/06

Topic: Show 'em some love- Aug 21-28 buddies

enzyme
on 8/21/06 4:53 am - jersey shore, NJ

Lap Band on 08/28/06

Topic: RE: It's time!

MOst of us have spent a great deal of time preparing for this...but the fear of the unknown is scary. But, if you remember all that you have learned and know that everyone here is here for us, you'll be great. And healthier too! Lisa

enzyme
on 8/21/06 4:48 am - jersey shore, NJ

Lap Band on 08/28/06

Topic: RE: ONE WEEK TO GO 8/28

That's weird, I have the same time as well! We are bariatric twins! Please keep in touch and let me know how you are doing. You know the say everyone has a twin in the world! Best of luck & I will be thinking of you! Lisa

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