Candace F.

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sails92 20 years, 3 months ago

Hi Candace, I just read your profile and was shocked to know that there was someone else in this world whom can relate to what I was experiencing. I'm also a very very slow loser. I had my Lap RNY WLS on 3/27/03 (9 1/2 months) and have only lost 74lbs. The day of surgery I weighed in at 341 and today I'm 267lbs. I get so disappointed but I truly to not compare myself but it's so hard when others have lost 100-125lbs already and I've not even made it to 90lbs which would of been 10lbs a month. Sometimes I hit a plateau of 3-4 weeks and then I'll only lose 3-5lbs. I know that I went into this surgery with lots and lots of prayer and fasting. I know that the Lord has not brought me all this way to leave me. I actually very thankful that I came out of this surgery with NO complications. I'm very healthy and all of my labs have came back really good. I'm reaching out to you because my surgeon has relocated to Maryland and we no longer have support group meetings at the hospital since he left. I'm reaching out to other post-op patients whom can relate to what I'm going through. I exercise 5-6 days a week. I drink over 64ozs of water daily. I take my vitamins faithfully and I get in about 80-90gms of protein but I just don't understand why I'm such a slow loser. What do you do daily for protein and exercise? Any advice is truly grateful. Many Blessings, Marilyn Lexington, KY 341/267/175 3/27/03 (-74lbs)

DebPKansas 22 years, 3 months ago

Best wishes and many prayers go with you. You are gonna do GREAT!!!!! ((((hugs)))) and smiles =)))

Janis H. 22 years, 3 months ago

Hi~~ Just wanted to wish you ALL the best with your upcoming surgery. I'm 5 days post op and know the first couple of days are gonna be rough on you....in fact up until Saturday morning in the hospital, I couldn't believe I'd put myself thru such hell (nose tube, IV, etc). The soreness hasn't been a big issue for me yet---liquid or crushed ibuprofen seems to be working ok. My advice for anyone after surgery: as soon as the doc/nurses give you leave to walk, do as much of it as possible. It'll get you home quicker. Lord bless you and keep you as safe & comforable as possible.

lissapayne 22 years, 3 months ago

Hello. I just wanted to wish you all the luck in the world on your surgery and let you know that your in my thoughts and prayers! I am 8 months post op and it has been the most wonderful thing I have ever done for myself! God Bless!

BrendaSinger 22 years, 3 months ago

<font face="French Script MT"><font size="+2"><font color="maroon"><b>~~~~Here's to a quick happy recovery. As YOUR day comes and goes...Remember to walk, walk, walk, drink, drink, drink and cough, cough, cough. Use the incentive spirometer no matter how much you hate it. Many prayers sent your way. You can do it! God Bless us each and everyone. <br>In the meantime visit my profile...I have lots of great websites you can check out that may be of interest.<br> Happy New Year! Happy New You! ~~ Brenda ~~</font></font size></font face></b>

blank first name B. 22 years, 3 months ago

Candace- I wanted to take the time to wish you the very best of luck on your upcoming surgery. May the Lord truly bless you with a successful surgery and a quick recovery. Best wishes on a new healthy and happy life.

Lisa L. 22 years, 3 months ago

Best wishes on your WLS date. Lisa (Fishers, IN).

kylakae 22 years, 3 months ago

Candace, congratulations on your upcoming surgery! Calm those nerves and remember that you DESERVE this! May you be blessed with an easy surgery and a painless recovery! Remember to drink your water, take your vitamins, walk daily and most importantly, be kind to yourself on your journey to a healthier you.

Kristi C. 22 years, 3 months ago

Best wishes for a successful weight loss after your surgery. May it be complication free & here's to a quick recovery.

AngelNTx65 22 years, 3 months ago

Candace~I wish you the best with your upcoming surgery.Congrats on taking this important step to better your health.It will be the greatest thing you have ever done for yourself.Please keep us posted. God Bless~Kim