Marty W.

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Claire A. 21 years, 7 months ago

Hi Marty! Thank you so much for writing me! Wow, we both had our surgery the same day! I too have a lot of health issuies due to extreme weight. God is good, I have seen my regular doctor twice since surgery, he can't get over the fact I was released non-insulin dependent! I have severe sleep apnea, diabetic, high blood pressure and cholestrol! As well as 1998 having a triple bypass for my heart! I thank God everyday for giving me the strength and guidance to seek out this surgery! I remember about three years ago I mentioned this surgery to my doctor, cause I bumped into someone I hadn't seen in years! I asked her what happened to her, did she go on some kind of a crash diet? She laughed, and "said I guess you could call it that, she had gastric bypass!! "My doctor felt that wasn't for me! Well my diabeties got worse and I saw an Encronolgist last Dec., and asked him about the surgery and the rest is history! I thank God each and everyday for all goodness in my life! My husband whom God sent my way the summer after I lost my Dear Mother to reno failure 1999! Has been A Godsend!! He stayed with me in the hospital and took care of me at home after the surgery! Then he had to go back to work! Like he said, "I have to keep the insuance going cause when I reach my goal weight other surgery will be needed to tuck everything!" He was my Angel and always will be! I had given up on men all together, cause I had lost my husband George in a traffic accident thirteen years before Paul started trying to get my attention at Bingo and I finally said, I would go out with him! The rest is fairytale romance and the most beautifull Wedding I ever attened with over 200 guest both at the church and hall! Oh, thats enough about my life before surgery! I have lost thirtynine pounds according to my doctors scale!! Ya-Hoo!! I am now able to eat a scrambled egg, mash potatoe and two onces of meat with my meals!! I am no longer hungry between meals and when I eat a meal I eat about a total of three quarter cups! Sometimes I do not finish, so I make sure to eat my protein rich food first! Do write back! Let me know how you are doing!! God bless you my new found sister in the great circle of life!

Kathryn A. 21 years, 7 months ago

Thank you for your kind and encouraging message! I hope to meet you on the losing side soon. My prayers and best wishes are with you as you continue to be a "loser"!

sammygirlwpc 21 years, 8 months ago

Could you do me a favor? When you get replies to your question about meal planning... could you forward them on to me? I would really appreciate it. I am 6 weeks post-op and really getting bored eating all the same foods over and over again. If you could do that, it would be wonderful! Thanks.

DeDe G. 21 years, 8 months ago

Marty, I'm so glad to see a post from you. I hope your pain is better and you are beginning to shrink! It's a great feeling that gets better everyday. You are in my thoughts and prayers today. DeDe

Sharon Neva 21 years, 8 months ago

MARTY ~~ SORRY TO HEAR YOU'RE IN SO MUCH PAIN ~~ 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!

Mary R. 21 years, 8 months ago

Hi Marty and welcome to the losing side. I am sorry to hear that you are in pain. I pray that this will pass soon. Keep the faith and in no time you will be at the century club. I haven't made it there yet. I am 3 months out 58 lbs gone forever. May God Bless you.

Debby M. 21 years, 8 months ago

Congradulations Marty on your surgery. I am praying that you have a quick and uneventful recovery. God bless you on your journey.

Audrey L. 21 years, 8 months ago

.here's wishing this finds you feeling better....i'm sure the pain has to be awful, but just remember...this too shall pass....congratulations, you've made it to the losing side

myunicorn48 21 years, 8 months ago

Congratulations on your successful surgery. Wishing you a speedy, uneventful recovery. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless...

swtp2nia1 21 years, 8 months ago

Hi Marty~ I know it must hurt. Thanks for taking time to update on your condition. Now relax, rest and take tiny sips here and there. You will feel better ...it just takes one minute, hour, or day at a time. ~Hugs~