Cheryl S.

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Cheryl S. 23 years, 3 months ago

I'm 6 months post-op and a member of the CENTURY Club -104lbs. It had been a wonderful journey so far. This surgery saved me from a life with sleep apeana. I'm so grateful to my Heavenly Father for taking care of me and helping me to find healing phyiscally, emotionally and spiritually with this surgery. I'm blessed to have a supportive husband, who has encourage me and made it safe for me to share my deepest hurts about being obese. I'm thankful for my family who have been supportive with my decision and happy for me. I'm fortunate to have a great support group here in Tallahssee. I can never say enough "thank you" to my surgeon, Dr. Sieloff, for helping to save my life. I'm looking forward to the next 6 months of losing.

L. Maillard 23 years, 6 months ago

Cheryl, first of all, congrats on your weight loss. And also for the letter. That was a wonderful letter. It may not do any good, but it's wonderful that you let them know, and I know it felt good to get it out. I missed the show, I'm sorry I did, I had heard it was coming on and forgot about it. You have a wonderful day. Take care. Linda Maillard

Cheryl S. 23 years, 9 months ago

It has been six days since my RNY and I'm doing pretty good. I have to say the LAP is the way to go. Let me back up some and talk about my surgery. I went to the hospital on Thursday morning and had complete peace about what was going to happen. I knew I was in the best of surgeon's hands, but more importantly I was my heavenly Father's hands. In fact I was so relaxed about it I kept falling asleep (no meds yet) in the holding room waiting to go in. Once they put me to sleep it felt like just a minute before I was being woken in the recovery room. After I was moved to my room (I do suggest you get a private room. Save the money, it will make it more comfortable for you and your family). My mom and one of my good friends was waiting for me. It was good to see their faces. The next couple of days in the hospital were really uneventful. I just kept getting better each day. I was released that Synday morning. Since then I have been focusing on follwing doctors orders. My surgeon wants me to start getting 48 oz of liquid in for now and then build up. He also likes to get his patients on a "mushy" diet in the first week. So, I'm on my second day have getting that kind of food in (grits-if your not from the south you may not know what these are, mush potatoes, creaming soups, etc.)Really I could go without eating anything, I never really feel hungry. I do it because I want to get the nutrients and not let my body shut down thinking it is completely straving. My mom and I have made some short day trips to get in some walking. My tummy is feeling good and I'm able to lay on my sides now when I sleep. My biggest challenge has been staying off the scale, so I don't drive myself crazy. I have yet to succeed.

S J M. 23 years, 9 months ago

Congratulations Cheryl! My hopes and prayers are that your recovery will be speedy and trouble free.

Ellen H. 23 years, 9 months ago

Cheryl--Congratulations on making it safely to the "losing side" of life. Glad to read you had no problems. Please take good care of yourself and keep us updated as to your progress.

Cookie G. 23 years, 9 months ago

This Cheryl's Mom, I'm not her angel but she is mine, in more ways than one. Cheryl's surgery was Thursday, she is home today (Sunday). I'm happy to report she had absolutely no problems at all. Surgery was about 2 1/2 hours long, she was in recovery 2 hours and up walking later that night. Her surgery experience is what I pray for myself and all others waiting to cross over.

Cathy W. 23 years, 9 months ago

I thought I'd stop in and say I hope your surgery went well, you have very little pain, and you are up and running in no time. Cathy Whitmer

Sharon L. 23 years, 9 months ago

You will love your new life and it will be worth the pain and wait. You will live life instead of it passing you by. Here's to a speedy recovery time.

tonitreadway 23 years, 9 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.

Samantha D. 23 years, 9 months ago

Congratulations on the big day finally arriving! I wish you all the best and much success as you begin your new life :)