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Katherine M. 21 years, 9 months ago

Just a quick note! My sister, Susan, came down this weekend to spend some time with me. She brought be a wonderful surgery companion--Gastro the Magnificant! And boy is this frog magnificant. His skin is soft and sparkly...he has a wonderful purple cape and the sleepiest eyes. He will be my guardian during and after surgery on Thursday...thanks Susan!

Ron E. 21 years, 9 months ago

Good luck on your coming surgery. My prayers are with you, and hoping for an uneventful surgery, and a speedy, painfree recovery. Keep your focus on healing. Make sure you walk, and keep up your breathing exercise. YOU CAN DO THIS! See you on the other side.

jackie_h1 21 years, 9 months ago

Congratulations on your upcoming surgery. I wish you the BEST and my thoughts and prayers are with you as you make this life change. Hope you have a wonderful surgical experience and speedy complication free recovery! Your soon to be a BIG LOSER!! Hugs and Blessing from a Michigan WLS sister~ (wls 2/8/02 -120# from 369 to 249)

Katherine M. 21 years, 9 months ago

Well, I had my pre-surgery check in at Good Samaritan and I'm good to go. I really like this system where you go in advance and take care of all the paperwork. I also saw the nurse who took my blood pressure, pulse, and temp. She was very thorough about illnesses, allergies, etc. The skim milk diet can be a real pain but I'm not having much trouble following it. I have added a banana a day to combat cramps (dr said this was okay) and have crunched a couple of carrots when the need to chew is overwhelming (dietician winked at this). It certainly has been revealing as a preview to post-op. I now know that I can do the liquid/pureed stage. And I've lost 14.5 pounds since July, which makes exercising much easier. Thanks for all the wonderful tips, posts, emails, etc. I read this site several times a day and it has been a blessing. My husband and sister will be updating while I'm in the hospital. I toast you all with a glass of Chateau Moo! Cheers!

Ginny B. 21 years, 9 months ago

Thanks for the kind words! I wish you the best during your surgery as well. This past week has been a blur. I can hardly believe it is finally happening! It's been a long road.

piperkc 21 years, 9 months ago

Hi Katherine "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 "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 "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 432 BMI 67.7 -47lbs 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

Lynda C. 21 years, 9 months ago

Katherine - Wishing you all the best on your upcoming surgery. I'm sorry you lost your mother too. Thank you for your kind words. I will be praying for you.

Cathy W. 21 years, 10 months ago

I wanted to congratulate you on your upcoming surgery, I'm sure you are doing a happy dance, accompanied by some "NERVES", but don't worry be happy!!! You are in my thoughts and prayers, I hope everything goes well and you are up and out and about real soon. Cathy Whitmer

luckeygirl 21 years, 10 months ago

Hi katherine can you tell me how I go about getting into one of these support group my consultation is scheduled 9/16/2002 but I have hundreds of questions not a whole lot of support at the time. It would greatly appreciated even some info. on where to start. I am so happy for you your date is almost here I can't imagine how anxious and nervous you must be I hope all goes well and we chat soon

luckeygirl 21 years, 10 months ago