Angela R.

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DawnInMpls 21 years, 3 months ago

Angela, I had an open Duodenal Switch with Tugal ligation and appendectomy. I asked my Surgeon- he said no problem!

MommaAngel 21 years, 3 months ago

HI ANGELA I just want you to know that I am praying that you will have a quick and smooth recovery to the losing side. LORD BLESS

Angela R. 21 years, 3 months ago

Okay, when it rains, it pours. I now have 3 angels: Beth, my very best friend for the past 3 years, and Jo & Kristie, my new friends that I have made through AMOS and I appreciate you all so much! Thanks again...!

Angela R. 21 years, 3 months ago

YIPPEE!! I now have an angel! (and all of you know how much my life has needed one lately) Thank you so much Kristie for agreeing to take on this responsibility--it means the world to me! I can't wait to meet you in person!

Linda B. 21 years, 3 months ago

Dear Angela, I know it looks really bleak right now, but just know that it will get better. There was a time when I, too, seemed to hit bottom and was so totally depressed that it felt like I was encased in my own shroud of darkness. Eventually, however, things changed. That is the law of life. NOTHING stays the same forever. Just think of this period of time as being a lesson, and I promise it will pass. It will get better. Hang in there. LInda

Cyndi C. 21 years, 3 months ago

Hi Angela! We have our consults on the same day! As for your question about open vs lap, one of my brothers had an open, and the other a lap a month later. There isn't any difference as far as weight loss goes...the biggest difference is the scar of course, and my first brother had a bit more pain (not even close to intolerable) because they're cutting thru your abs, and the second brother was virtually pain-free; he described it more as "discomfort". Some Drs will only do a lap on women w/in a certain BMI (for example under 50) while others are getting good at it for everyone. It really depends on your surgeons comfort level. If you're happy with your surgeon, and not worried about the scar, I would go for the open and not worry about looking for another Dr! Good luck to you! IT'S A GOOD LIFE! Cyndi Carfrey

Moma V. 21 years, 3 months ago

hi Angela, you'll still have to send a photo into the photo area at the top of the message board area, photo's on the message board do not just automatically happen. If you notice they are all the same size, we do that to keep it neat and looking organized here on the site. Peace, prayers and hugs

Leslie E. 21 years, 3 months ago

Welcome to the board and congrats on getting your profile up! Good luck on your first appt, you've taken the first step on the journey...Blessings,

prettygreen13 21 years, 3 months ago

Hi Angela, I know how you feel about the waiting, I usually love the weekends, but now I am almost ready for them to be over with so the "work-week" can began and they (the insurance co.) can hurry and give me an approval already!!! I know, I know it is an obsession, but I am sooooooooooooooo ready to become a BIG LOSER!!! lol so let's say a prayer for each other that we will here good news This Week!!!!

Sharon Neva 21 years, 3 months ago

ANGELA~~BEST WISHES ON YOUR WLS JOURNEY~~ May the world hug you today with its warmth, and love.....Pray it whispers a joyful tune in your heart.....And may the wind carry a voice that tells you there is a friend sitting in another corner of the world wishing you well!~~