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Kimberly Novak 18 years, 1 month ago

Wishing you all the best as you begin your life changing journey~~Kim

inspector-girl 18 years, 1 month ago

Congratulations on your surgery date! I have some Zen Wisdom for you - Nothing exists but momentarily...One thing flows into another...observe things as they are, let everything go as it goes. This is to put everything under control in its widest sense. --- May God keep you close to his side as you travel your new journey. You will have ups and downs. You can always turn to us, your AMOS family, we will give support, comfort and encouragement. You will find this will be the best thing you could ever have done for yourself as well as your family. I know that was true for me. Keep us posted when you reach the "other" side. I pray for a speedy and easy recovery for you. Don’t forget to update your profile at least monthly. We all like to see how we are doing!!! Make sure you take pictures. It’s great to see the new you emerge!!! Not to mention the look on YOUR face when you look at those pictures and compare them in a few months! It’ll be a BIG WOW!!! Please remember too, that this is a *tool* to use. Make sure you use it wisely. Choose the right foods and measurements wisely! Feel free to look at my profile and see my ups and downs and know I’d not change a thing with anything I’ve experienced. Everything was worth it! Good luck and God Bless!!! RNY 10/31/03 257/140 I’M AT GOAL!!! Posted in Loving Memory of Paula – Momma Angel who passed away 6/10/04 (Note Momma did not pass away from anything related to WLS – she had not had it)

Cyndi M. 18 years, 1 month ago

{{{{{{{{CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR UPCOMING SURGERY}}}}}}}}} ~~~~~"Everything in our lives happens for a purpose and that purpose is to prepare us~~~~~~~~~~~ May God give you courage, strength and guidance throughout your new journey. You are about to embark on the most amazing transformation of you mind, body and soul. Your big day is almost here, this is the day, your new life will begin, I cant promise it will be easy, cant say it will be hard, I can say that with all the complications and everything I had to go through, It was well worth it. I have never felt better in yearsss, I’m off all medications, have sooooo much more energy. So if you hit a bump in the road, hang in there and remember it will alll be worth it in the long run. Sending Prayers your way that the Lord will guide your surgeon’s hands. May the guardian angels wrap their loving arms of protection around you during your surgery and recovery . Remember your not alone in this journey, many of us have been down this road, we are here to offer love and support. Looking forward to hearing from you on the loosing side. Huggs and Prayers Link to my profile 8-19-04 surgery date weight 297.5 height 5f 2 -113.5 weight losss http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/members/profile.php?N=M1087435160

alsgal 18 years, 1 month ago

Hey Dawn, thanks SO much for the support. I wish I could go tonight but I have to pick my son up at work. I will definitely meet up with y'all though in the future. How often do you meet? Your page is a GREAT source of information! I have not got to read all of it yet, but I am very appreciative of all of your support and information! Please stay in touch, cause I need all the support I can get! ~HUGS~ Christine

Melissa R. 18 years, 1 month ago

Christine~~ I just wanted to wish you luck as you prepare for your surgery. I hope you have an uneventful surgery and speedy recovery!! Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Melissa

LADY D * 18 years, 1 month ago

AS OUR WLS FRIEND, MS CHRISTINE, IS BEING PREPARED FOR SURGERY, PLEASE ENVELOPE HER WITH YOUR PEACE, HOLY SPIRIT. HAVE YOUR HOLY ANGELS GUIDE THE SURGEON'S HANDS. AS PROMISED, ALLOW THE STRIPES OUR SWEET JESUS TOOK UPON HIS OWN BODY TO BE HER HEALING. LEAD EACH OF US TO HELP HER ON HER JOURNEY TOWARDS HEALTH & A FULLER LIFE. OVERWHELM HER WITH YOUR PEACE, LOVE, MERCY & BLESSINGS. WE ASK THIS HEAVENLY FATHER, IN YOUR BELOVED SON'S NAME, JESUS, THE CHRIST ... & WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR GRACIOUSNESS TOWARDS CHRISTINE. WITH LOVE & FAITH ... DAWN & NICK

alsgal 18 years, 1 month ago

Fortunately, after the initial all-day evaluation and question and answer sessions, my husband is on board 100%. He finally sees that this will improve my quality of health and my life. I am really excited and impatient to begin my new life. I know it will not be easy and it is only a tool- the rest is up to me, but I am ready for this!

LizCinTN 18 years, 1 month ago

Christine, thanks for the kind words. I am glad to find someone that has the same date as me. I also find comfort in the fact my surgery is on April 14, Good Friday. I am getting very excited but not nervous yet. Lets keep each other posted on our progress. Take care and I will keep you in my prayers. Liz

alsgal 18 years, 2 months ago

Okay, so today is the day I go for my initial appointment and all of the classes. I am a little nervous- not because of the surgery, but because my husband is my support person, but he is not really supportive of my having the surgery. He has been a fit guy all of his life- one of those who is naturally fit and lives on coffee, pepsi, and junk food. I am nervous that he will talk the doctor out of my having this operation. He is convinced that I have not explored all non-surgical options yet, but I am sure that you all have heard that, too, right? That this is taking the easy way out, yada, yada, yada.... I have been on so many diets, and so many exercise programs, nutritionists, prescribed appetite suppressants, you name it. I am more than ready. I know that this is a tool and the key will be my adopting the lifestyle change. I am ready to do that- believe it or not, I eat healthy anyway and love my veggies! I am a soup-aholic, so I am not worried about the post-op menu one bit. I am a "soup artist" one could say; I love to create new homemade soups and I already eat soup one to two meals a day. Wish me luck as I take the next step on this journey. I pray that my husband will learn today that this will be the best thing I will ever do for myself, AND for us. As my self-esteem climbs, my inhibitions will fade away! Hahaha! God Bless you all as you proceed with your journey as well! Christine

Sharon Neva 18 years, 3 months ago

~~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!~~ If you have any questions, I have a lot of research information along with my story on my profile page.