J M. 19 years, 11 months ago

Barbara, Things with the gastric bypass are going quite well. I have lost 183.60 pounds since June 2002!! I still have quite a ways to go but that's okay. I definitely want to weigh less than 200 and hope to get down to around 170 or 180. The last time I weighed 200 I was able to wear a size 9. That was many moons ago so I doubt I'm as "compact" as I was then but unfortunately, losing weight is no longer my primary focus. On March 17th, I was diagnosed with Stage 4-B Terminal Cancer (adeno squamous carcinoma of the endometrium/endocervix). It spread rather quickly (like within 2 months) and overtook both ovaries, uterus, and cervix and then went to my lower lymph nodes and both lungs. While things are going better than expected at the moment, the docs do not expect me to live more than a few years. So, I'm sure you'll understand when I say the bypass is no longer my first priority!! However, for the most part, I'm doing fine with life in general. I have very few "poor pitiful me" moments and I just live every day as it comes. I hope this message finds you well and down to goal or at least really near it! Take care, Judy

kelli6 21 years, 10 months ago

Gail, Glad to hear things are going well for you. I hope that they just get better and better!

Barbara G. 21 years, 10 months ago

HI ALL 9DAYS- DOING OK,STILL A LITTLE PAIN BUT I CAN DEAL WITH IT THANKS TO EVERYONE FOR YOUR PRAYERS AND GOOD WISHES. GODBLESS AND GOOD LUCK TO ALL THAT ARE WAITING TO GET TO OTHER SIDE.(HUGS) I WILL BE THERE FOR YOU LIKE YOU WERE FOR ME IT'S NOT OVER IT'S JUST STARTING.

charanewme 21 years, 10 months ago

Wishing you the best on your upcoming surgery for a speedy recovery. You are in my prayer's and thougths.

Barbara G. 21 years, 10 months ago

WELL TOMORROW IS MY DAY AND MANY OTHERS PLEASE WAKE UP PRAYING FOR US. WILL UPDATE WHEN I RETURN HOME. LOVE YOU ALL (HUGS)

S J M. 21 years, 10 months ago

Good luck on your upcoming surgery. My hopes and prayers are with you for a successful surgery and a speedy, trouble free recovery!

RODEO CLOWNS S. 21 years, 10 months ago

MY VERY BEST WISHES TO YOU. MAY ALL OF YOUR SWEETEST DREAMS COME TRUE.

tonitreadway 21 years, 10 months ago

Best wishes to you for a complication free procedure, a speedy recovery, successful weight loss, and life long good health and happiness. You are in my prayers.

Sheila L. 21 years, 10 months ago

WOW! You are almost there! Just think, by the time I have my surgery on July 1st, your pants will be too big for you! I can't wait to join you on the other side of surgery so I can be in the "BIG LOSER" club too! God bless! Sheila

Ellen H. 21 years, 10 months ago

Barbara...Just a short note to let you know that my thoughts and prayers are with you as you prepare for your upcoming life-changing surgery date. Please take good care of yourself and keep us updated as to your progress.
About Me
Chicago, IL
Location
43.4
BMI
RNY
Surgery
06/12/2002
Surgery Date
May 15, 2002
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