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CarmenLin 21 years, 7 months ago

Hi, All. Hope you are all having a wonderful weekend. The humidity in Chicago finally skedaddled and the sky is blue - what more could a person want? Melinda Berry called me a little while ago and updated me on her condition. She had Lap RNY surgery on Tuesday 9/17 and today, unfortunately, is still in the hospital. She had a bad fever on Thursday and they discovered a collapsed lung. Now, she has developed pneumonia! Her leak test showed that the surgery went well. She is in good spirits and sounds good. The doctors are at sea about this lung thing as she is a very aerobic-oriented person and has had no previous pulmonary problems. They are being very thorough and caring and she feels optomistic. Her biggest problems, attitudinally, seem to be a lack of computer access (gotta have those E-MAILS!) and wanting a cold popsicle or protein drink. LOL Have fun everyone and enjoy this beeee-uuuuutiful day. Love, Carmen Cavello

qkarinb 21 years, 7 months ago

Melinda, I hope you're doing well following your WLS. You're in my thoughts. "He who has health has hope; and he who has hope has everything." - Arabian Proverb

CarmenLin 21 years, 7 months ago

Hello, All. Sorry if this posted twice but I was cut off by my server and not sure what happened. Just checking in to post that Melinda Berry had surgery today at Northwestern Memorial in Chicago. She was in the room from 1 pm cst until 7:30. She is awake and the surgery went well. Please drop by her surgery page and send her a "Yippee!". Thanks

CarmenLin 21 years, 7 months ago

Hey, Miss Berry! I found your page and want to wish you all the best for tomorrow. Can I be your angel?

Karen N. 21 years, 7 months ago

Best wishes and extra prayers for smooth surgery and recovery. A positive mental attitude is your best preparation! You'll do great with this life-saving tool!

Becca K. 21 years, 7 months ago

Hello Melinda~“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.

charanewme 21 years, 7 months ago

Congratulations you are starting a new chapter in your life to a healthier and thinner you. You are on my thoughts and prayers for a safe and speedy recovery. Charlene

piperkc 21 years, 7 months ago

Hi Melinda "Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, any one can start from now and make a brand new ending." "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 "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 "For every beauty there is an eye somewhere to see it. For every truth there is an ear somewhere to hear it. For every love there is a heart somewhere to receive it." ~ Author Unknown 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 safe journey to the other side and a speedy recovery Angela in Canada Post-op 416 BMI 65.2 -63lbs 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

grandmaw2chloe 21 years, 7 months ago

Hi Melinda, I will be praying for everything to go great with your WLS, and for a speedie recovery. Kathy (Louisiana)

Click 21 years, 7 months ago

Melinda, Enjoy this your last weekend before surgery! I share this time with you as my surgery is this week too! :-) I will be sharing your time with you as you do those last details to prepare. I'm so excited for us both! Best wishes for a successful and uncomplicated surgery! Know that I will be mentally walking laps with you. :-) Big hugs, Sharon