DD R.

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Amy G. 21 years, 1 month ago

DD... God bless you & CONGRATS on making it to the losing side!! God is SO GOOD!!! :-)

sweetthing107 21 years, 1 month ago

Great success on your new journey! Remember to trust in the LORD!!

DD R. 21 years, 1 month ago

Thank you for the kind wishes! I have to tell you, I've been one of those "silent" users of this website and it never ceases to amaze me about the kindness of the users of this forum! Thank you so much for all your help (even though you didn't know you were helping me!). After three years of research and visiting doctors, last summer (2002) I made the final decision to go for it and for Dr. Schweitzer to be the one to do it. My surgery was on Monday, April 21, 2003, and I was SHOCKED that Dr. Schweitzer was able to perform a LAP version on me since my BMI was so high! SCHWEITZER IS THE MAN!! I've been following his career as he's gone from one hospital to another teaching other doctors his techniques, and once I saw him at John Hopkins, I knew the time was right. Here is what I wrote to my family and friends and applies to many of you as well, a few hours after coming home from the hospital on Thursday, April 24: Thanks so much for each of your thoughts and prayers. I just got home from the hospital a few hours ago but I'll try to fill you all in. After a wonderful Easter with my whole family, we head back home for the last night before surgery on Monday. We (hubby, sisters, Mom and Dad) had to leave my house at 4:15 am on Monday morning to arrive at John Hopkins at 6 a.m. for pre-op stuff. I was the first on the list for Dr. Schweitzer's surgery day (which I was happy about). Everyone at Hopkins were outstanding, always making me feel comfortable and only reassuring me with their professionalism. After changing into a gown and getting my vital stats, they sat us in a pre-op waiting area, where Dr. Schweitzer came out to brief us all. He had warned me that although he would try to do it laproscopically, because of my size, it may have to be done "open". He also said, if there is too much bleeding or anything unusual, then it would have to be an "open" procedure. He also discussed that he would be taking my gallbladder out while he was there since from the weight loss, stones will form. I'm getting light headed, so I'm going to cut this short. After a short 3 ½ hours, the Dr. came out and told my family that he was able to do the "Lap" version, but he was not able to take out the gallbladder because my liver was so enlarged. He said, that he could give me pills to stop the stone from forming, but the real issue that we should be thankful for is that when he touched my liver, pieces just fell off, and that I was on my way to full blown liver disease, and that had I not gotten this operation to reduce my wgt., that he wouldn't have given me more than a year and a half to live, then I my liver would have deteriorated...all from obesity. The Dr. said that my liver would regenerate itself, so I shouldn't worry, but be happy that we caught it in time. If you ever needed more proof that there is a living Lord who is ever interceding for us - let me be a witness to you of that fact! Great is HIS Faithfulness! Again, thanks for your prayers and thoughts! Ya'll are the BEST! Respectfully, DD Roberts

tracy W. 21 years, 1 month ago

In all things Remember,that the one above loves you,that He holds us all in his loving arms,He knows each of us by name.He said anything you ask for in "my name" will be given to you.So in His name I pray for you,that you be given strength, endurance,love,peace and most of all long life.In Jesus' name. When you wake up and see the faces of your loved ones in the recovery room,know that you have made it.Thank Him,Know that you have been blessed to see and to live out the rest of your days with the ones you love and the ones who love you.....Knowing that He loves you too. Happy soon to be ReBirthday.

keaton 21 years, 1 month ago

May you have an uneventful surgery and recovery.

Amy G. 21 years, 1 month ago

DD... best wishes on your journey! God bless you & keep you in His hands! :-)

Melissa S. 21 years, 1 month ago

My prayers will be with you as you go through the surgery and recovery. May your strength be restored; your recovery be swift and your tender heart be renewed.

wildchild 21 years, 1 month ago

Hi DD! We have the same WLS date! My prayers are with you and your surgery team and may you have an excellent recovery! GOOD LUCK!!!

cat P. 21 years, 1 month ago

My Prayers are with you, For an uneventful surgery and speedy recovery. Cat Price

Chapin H. 21 years, 1 month ago

Best of luck on your upcoming surgery! You will be in my thoughts for an uneventful surgery and a speedy recovery!!!