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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.

N cog N. 22 years, 7 months ago

Tom- I am glad all went well on your WLS. Keep up the good work. I am going on the 25th of Oct. Wish me luck.

DebPKansas 22 years, 7 months ago

Tom, You will feel ALOT better after you get those staples out!!! I had alot of diarrhea and general gastric upset for about the first 3 weeks, and then it all settled down. I didn't have a binder, kind of wish I would have had one because I had the most pain in my back from my stomach hanging and being no longer able to "suck in my gut" hahaha!! Surgery was almost 6 months ago, and I feel better than ever. You will start noticing improvement everyday now, it's such a big hurdle getting those staples out and moving onward =) Best wishes!

nealp 22 years, 8 months ago

Hi, Tom: Welcome to the losing side! Hope everything went well for you. Don't feel like you have given up Lee's Chicken. I had mine done 1 Sep 00 and I can eat anything. Although I have not had Lee's Chicken, I have had KFC. You may be able to still eat a leg or a wing. It's amazing that will fill you up! Best of luck! Pat

DebPKansas 22 years, 8 months ago

Best Wishes Tom from a neighbor in Kansas.

RODEO CLOWNS S. 22 years, 8 months ago

I wish you all the very best on your upcoming surgery. Just remember this: the WAIT is worth the loss of WEIGHT!!!!!!!!! (La Mesa, CA)

Tom H. 22 years, 8 months ago

Thanks to all who have written. I'm convinced that it takes someone in the same boat to really understand what we are going through. My thin friends don't really understand it. I have a CCK/HIDA scan, GB sonogram and pulmonary function test coming up on Tuesday 9/11. I am assuming that all is a go on 9/27 if these tests turn out all right and and the pulmoanry doc signs off on the medical clearance. At times I think about just how good that Lee's chicken tastes, but then I think about being able to sit in a stadium or arena seat comfortably, walking without being winded and looking a little better when important people are listening to what I have to say and then I think that this surgery is a no brainer. This will help my BP and swelling in the feet, and with a little dietary planning, it should help me to live a longer and more productive life. There will be changes, some that I won't like at first, but life will improve along with my health. May God bless everyone going through this wls journey and be with you as you change your life around. And please, don't forget to thank him for it along the way. I know I thank him for the people I have been on contact with on this website because I believe that he has been working through each of you in some way.

Candy C. 22 years, 8 months ago

Hi Tom, Congratulations.......well this is it the path to a brighter day. My prayers are with you for a speedy recovery.God bless and let me know how you are doing. I am in Conway, mo. my sugery is the 20th. take care

AngelNTx65 22 years, 9 months ago

Tom~I wish you the best with your upcoming surgery.It will be the greatest thing you have ever done for yourself! Keep us posted. God Bless~Kim

laurac82101 22 years, 9 months ago

Hi Tom best wishes on your surgery! and a speedy recovery.