barbara H. 19 years, 2 months ago

today is 5 months 'out.' i suppose i could be happier - but i have no idea how! i found some of my old habits reared there ugly heads over the holidays, but even with tasting this and that (carb city), i am down to 178! dr crum lied to me - he said i would lose 70% or so of my goal - i have lost 90%!!!!! i have my life back and i can reinvent myself any way i wish! it's been quite a trip. thank you dr crum and staff - see you at the support meetings.

barbara H. 19 years, 6 months ago

well, i've lived through the pureed and soft moments and am now into 'real' food. aside from making myself ill one time, i'm having a ball. it's like i'm tasting food for the first time and loving each bite. i lost 25 pounds in 4 weeks!!!

Frvsnt O. 19 years, 7 months ago

Congratulations on your surgery and welcome to the "other side!" I'm sorry I didn't get this posted prior to your surgery date! I have some Zen Wisdom for you - Nothing exists but momentarily...One thing flows into another...observe things as they are, let everything go as it goes. This is to put everything under control in its widest sense. --- May God keep you close to his side as you travel your new journey. You will have ups and downs. You can always turn to us, your AMOS family, we will give support, comfort and encouragement. You will find this will be the best thing you could ever have done for yourself as well as your family. I know that was true for me. I pray for a speedy and easy recovery for you. Don’t forget to update your profile at least monthly. We all like to see how we are doing!!! Make sure you take pictures. It’s great to see the new you emerge!!! Not to mention the look on YOUR face when you look at those pictures and compare them in a few months! It’ll be a BIG WOW!!! Please remember too, that this is a *tool* to use. Make sure you use it wisely. The first year it’s pretty easy, after that I’ve been hearing (I’m not speaking from experience as I’m not a year out yet) that it gets increasingly difficult. Choose the right foods and measurements wisely! Good luck and God Bless!!! RNY 10/31/03 down 120 pounds– I’M AT GOAL!!! Posted in Loving Memory of Paula – Momma Angel who passed away 6/10/04 (Note Momma did not pass away from anything related to WLS – she had not had it)

barbara H. 19 years, 7 months ago

well, i lived through it. not only lived, but i feel like i'm on some speed-roller coaster. i want to go up to strangers and say "so, how do i look!" over the last few days, i have thought of all the time spent in torture and now - WOW. i keep waiting for the other shoe to drop, but there isn't one. thanks, dr crum and staff for your patience and love.

Kimanne B 19 years, 7 months ago

Hi, just wanted to stop in and say congrats on your upcoming surgery date! I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Please keep us posted on your progress! Love God, Kimanne

Dianne J. 19 years, 7 months ago

Hello Barbara: Congratulations on your upcoming surgery. My prayer for you - - ....Strengthen your servant, O God, to do what she has to do and bear what she has to bear; that, accepting your healing gifts through the skill of Surgeons and Nurses, she may be restored to usefulness in your world with a thankful heart. Amen.

barbara H. 19 years, 7 months ago

well, i'm at the 11th hour. nervous, apprehensive, crazed, doubtful, but most of all hopefulo that this necessary to give me back my life. i've asked myself what difference is this going to make? if i havent been able to chsange in all this time? i'm hoping that with God's help tomorrow, i will be able to become the person He would like me to be. more later
About Me
fairfield, CT
Location
29.1
BMI
RNY
Surgery
08/09/2004
Surgery Date
Jul 12, 2004
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