Lorraine Y.

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SW 20 years, 4 months ago

Hi Lorraine, So glad we got to meet each other on the chat this evening! Yes, it will be fun being the three Amigos; You, Kristen and I. I want to wish you lots of success with you upcoming surgery and getting thin and beautiful! You will be right behind me, only ll days apart, I will be thinner first! LOL, just kidding.... Take good care of yourself and try and get the 40 gms of protein in and the Vitamins! Walk every 15 minutes while awake for the first 90 days, to prevent blood clots! Just a few pointers from your new wls buddy, I will need to do the same!

Dimple Donna 20 years, 5 months ago

Wishing you God's blessings and healings for your upcoming surgery...

KD L. 20 years, 5 months ago

Good luck to you! Everything will go great, you will be so surprised at how fast all that weight drops off!

OLD RODEO C. 20 years, 5 months ago

Best wishes to you on your upcoming, life saving surgery. We are both so pleased to be writing to you and sending all of our heartfelt congratulations to you for choosing this procedure to extend your life and to let you live your life to the fullest extent. We both had open rny's in 2001. Mine (Doug, aka: OLD RODEO CLOWN PANTS), was in Oct and I have lost 215 lbs. I started at 450!!!! My sweet wife, Nancy, had hers in June and has lost 110 lbs. We invite you to go read our profiles and hope it might help you in some way. We are not professional writers, but all that we wrote is true and honest. Just remember that YOU WILL SUCCEED!!! BELIEVE IN YOURSELF AND YOU CANNOT FAIL. We wish you all the best, a problem free surgery and recovery and a rapid weight loss. From: Doug and Nancy, SO. CALIF.

* Leilani * 20 years, 5 months ago

Hello Lorraine - Wooohooo, your second chance at life is only a few short days away, <b>Congratulations!</b> My prayers and best wishes are with you as you take the first steps down the path to a healthier and thinner you. (I had my surgery 9 months ago and have since lost a 150 pounds, only 50 more to goal!!) Just remember your overall attitude plays a large role in your recovery, keep it POSITIVE and ask lots and lots of questions. I look forward to reading the "updates" to your profile as your journey progresses. Dont forget to walk, walk, WALK right after surgery, no matter how tired you are......AND get your protien and water in daily, lots and lots of both, your health depends on it. Know that you are not alone, there are MANY of us that will have you in our thoughts and prayers on your very special day. <i> "The key to happiness is dreams, the key to success is making those dreams come true"</i> .....Hugs and Smiles : )

baileymouse 20 years, 5 months ago

Lorraine - you'll be fine! It's so much better on the lighter side. I had apnea and -95 later it's gone, so no more CPAP. We're all rooting for you!

elsa W. 20 years, 5 months ago

lorraine, i`m praying all goes well in your surgery and that you have a smooth recovery. huggs elsa

Naes Wls J. 20 years, 5 months ago

<b>Wishing you the best on your up coming surgery, hang in there and God Bless**Hugs**</b>

track 20 years, 5 months ago

Good luck on your upcoming surgery! CPAP? I've been using one for years, can't wait to get rid of it, but alas, not yet. I tool mine to the hospital and it was most appreciated. If you do use your cpap, you will go into the cardiac care unit post op, usual procedure, in order to watch your breathing, and then off you go to your room. The only problem I had was with the NG tubes, they did not allow a good seal to form with the cpap mask, but it was ok, just bothersome, until they took out the ng tubes. You'll do fine! In fact, I don't remember a thing about the surgery. There was some 'discomfort' after, but mainly from the incision site, and a small pillow held over it when you cough or sneeze, or walk around helps that along. You'll be on the losing side before your know it! Keep us posted on your progress! It is one amazing ride!

Marrilee M. 20 years, 5 months ago

Best Wishes for a successful surgery and smooth recovery! Weigh to go! I just read another post from someone who just had surgery and the thing that hurts the most is their BACK. And it is PAINFUL, not just uncomfortable. THE LAST THING YOU NEED TO TELL YOUR SURGEON, BEFORE THEY PUT YOU UNDER, IS TO PUT SOMETHING UNDER YOUR KNEES TO TAKE THE PRESSURE OFF YOUR BACK!!! Time and time again folks are coming out of the O.R. and their back is killing them. It’s because you are lying flat on your back for hours on a hard surface. How long can you do that now? If the surgeon will just put a rolled up blanket under your knees this problem will be eliminated! Got It?... Good…. Problem solved. (Or at least talk it over with him/her).