karen B.
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Becca K. 21 years, 8 months ago
Happy ONE Year Anniversary to You! I hope that this post finds you healthy and happy. Please remember to drop by and update your profile from time to time. It's important for others to be able to see how we post-ops do on our journeys. You never know who you might inspire. Have a great day.
Cori W. 22 years, 7 months ago
Hi Karen..Just wanted to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! I hope you are doing well enjoying the beggining's of the lighter side of life. Hope you have a great day. Cori
jorielulof 22 years, 7 months ago
THIS ANGEL IS SINGING HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR KAREN. Today is Karen's birthday. She is almost three weeks post-op. I am sure she would love to hear from some of her AMOS friends...especially other post-ops who are filled with encouragement. May God bless you Karen on this special day and may God bless this dear country we call home!
jorielulof 22 years, 8 months ago
ANGEL UPDATE: Karen came home from the hospital two days ago, on Thursday, Aug. 30. She is sore, of course, but doing well. <p>I am so happy for you Karen. Take one day at a time and soon you will be feeling great and looking terrific. I've got the vision!!! <p>Other post-ops now is the time to send your encouragement Karen's way. God bless you all.
Gloria H. 22 years, 8 months ago
Karen, You are in my prayers, glad to hear that you are doing so well. Thanks to Sherri for keeping everyone updated on your progress.
jorielulof 22 years, 8 months ago
P.S. from Karen's ANGEL.. Karen and I both agreed how important it is to have an experienced surgeon. As I have reported, Karen's intestines just happened to be backwards...a fact unknown until she was opened up. Fortunately her doctor knew exactly how to deal with this. (Everything during surgery had to be reversed.) Our advice to all pre-ops out there is this--FIND AN EXPERIENCED SURGEON.
jorielulof 22 years, 8 months ago
ANGEL REPORT! Karen had her surgery on Aug. 27th. I just spoke with her this morning and everything is going GREAT. Her catheter and IV are out as of this morning. She is taking in fluids by mouth and will start on pureed foods today. No leak test is required unless indicated. Her hospital has a bariatric unit and thus there are other folks near her who have just had WLS. She visits them on her walks. I am so happy to report that the pain has never been too bad for Karen. She couldn't sound happier and will probably be going home tomorrow. She thanks everyone for your prayers and is anxious to get back on the board. <p>Isn't it just fabulous to hear a report like this one. TO GOD BE THE GLORY.
Sherri B. 22 years, 8 months ago
Hi mom, I just want to tell you how proud I am of you for being so strong. You never let on to me that you were nervous or scared, and that was a big help to me...thank you! It's finally over...can you believe it?! I told Heidi after we talked to the Dr that I couldn't believe that you did it, not because I didn't think you would go through with it, but I think it's because the reality of all of this didn't hit me until just now. Hopefully in a few months i'll be where you are (yes, i'm still gonna do it), we started this long journey together and i'm not gonna let you finish it alone. Thank you for supporting me and especially encouraging me through all of my many doubtful moments. I don't know what I would do without you, I love you very much...and thank you for being my Angel:o)
linmazz 22 years, 8 months ago
Karen -- you ARE a bodacious babe. Leave it to you to be built backwards! Congrats on surgery and leaving your appendix behind. Hope to be where you are soon, and big Hugs to you.