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3/19/09
LAP RNY
3/19/09
You and Bill will be in our thoughts. I too hope that she is running swift and light through Heaven.
((((Hugs))))
This message title has dual meaning. Bill's cousin, Denise, had gastric bypass a month or so ago. We got word today that she passed away on Sunday.
I first met Denise a little over 4 years ago (~6 months before my coma). Based on her height, I would guess that her weight was ~500 lb at that time. At that time, Denise had to use a walker to be mobile at all. Some of the other cousins made sure they introduced me to Denise...hoping that she would inquire about weight loss surgery. She did....a little bit anyway. I was careful in what I said. At that time, it hadn't been very long since we lost our WLS sister Mary. Denise unfortunately waited until her doctor told her 'do it or die'. I haven't seen Denise since May 2006 so I don't have any idea how much her weight had topped off at prior to her agreeing to having WLS. Knowing human nature though, I would gues that adding 4 years probably added another 100 lb or so. It definately added stress to her physically and medically. After Denise had the WLS, she was sent to a rehab so she could have enough assistance to get up and walk. Denise ended up getting mersa and sent back to the hospital and admitted to ICU, where her body decided it had enough. Bill and I are waiting to find out when the services will be.
So...in sadness, I share not only that Bill's cousin has passed away, but a WLS sister. I hope that Denise is now running care free in the flower fields of Heaven.
Sherri
AT GOAL!!
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Never allow someone to be your Priority while allowing yourself to be their Option......
Whenever God Closes One Door He Always Opens Another, Even Though Sometimes It's Hell in the Hallway...
Angel
2 yr. anniversary, June 2, 2008 , 130 lbs GONE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Anyways Congrats to you
Thanks
Angel
I've been working since last July to get approval for RNY surgery through Indiana Medicaid- don't even get me started on all the details of why it's taking so long!!!- and am once again thinking I have completed the last possible step before I can be approved...but I've thought that about 5 times before! So, it would be great if someone has an answer to my question: how many group support meetings does one have to go to before they can be approved? I've been to countless support meetings, including several one-on-one that I have arranged myself, but have only been to ONE through St. Vincent's Bariatric Center...
Yes over time our pouch may stretch a bit but don't forget that our mind likes to play tricks on us with head hunger and telling us we "need" to eat more! Here are a few questions to ask yourself ~ Is that true hunger you are feeling or head hunger? Does it come at certain times during the day? Is something triggering the hunger? Are you feeling your pouch with solid proteins so you feel fuller for longer periods of time? Do you still taking 30min to eat? Remember it typically takes 20min from our belli to our mind to register fullness.
Just some things to think about!
Have a great day~
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