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CYNDI B. 22 years, 9 months ago

I spoke to my Angelette Terri U today. She had her wls 2 weeks ago. She is doing well! even drove a car last week! She did say make sure to ask for an extra binder to take home so u have a clean one to wear while your washing the other binder! She said "WEAR THE BINDER"! Hope to see you soon Terri! luv CYNDI

Gwendolyn A. 22 years, 9 months ago

Hi Terri, Congratulations on your recent WLS. I hope and pray that you have a very uneventful and speedy recovery. Best Wishes for a continuous and rapid weight loss.

cherokey55 22 years, 9 months ago

My wife has made it to the other side. It has been an interesting time. Dr. Fabito was great. T. had to have her gall bladder out too, so the proceedure was a little more complicated, but I've been told that many people who have wls need gall bladder surgery later, so I guess it was for the best. The first couple of days were very painful. Thank God for morophine! She is home now and improving alot each day. I never realized how much was involved for the spouse of someone having wls. There is alot of emotional support to be given, as well as taking care of the children, helping change the wound dressing etc. It has already been worth it to see the change in her attitude about herself and life.

CARLA C. 22 years, 9 months ago

Terri: I heard you made it to the other side!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!WOOOOOOOOOOOOOO way to go girl! I would give anything to be in your shoes right now!! I have prayed and will continue to pray for you and I hope that you will get everything you ever dreamed of !! God bless You girl! xoxox Carla

cherokey55 22 years, 9 months ago

IT IS OFFICIAL-------I MADE IT TO THE OTHER SIDE. I had open RnY with gallbladder removal on 10/15 and was released today. The muscle spasms are much improved....now I have to deal with the nausea. I have 34 staples and a G-tube which is more painful than the staples...... I will give a full account of my experience in a few days....sooner if I can talk my hubby into typing for me.

Ann W. 22 years, 9 months ago

Hi all I spent the evening with Terri last night. She is still in a lot of pain but doing quite well. Dr. Fabito came to see her while I was there. He stated she had a lot of muscle mass he had to cut through during the surgery and that is what is causing all of her pain. She had a little trouble with her IV but they managed to get that re-started too. She is getting out of bed by herself, so her husband Jim and I made her take a walk. She hated us for it, but what are Angles for. When I left last night her husband Jim was with her and he was putting her to bed. I will be back tonight after work to check on her. She starts on some soft food today. Yeah. The new staff at St. Alexius Hospital is the pits. The New Start Staff has not transfered over yet. ICU was awful, and her daywatch staff on the floor never bothered to hook up her leg cuffs, or even check on her. I complained to the afternoon staff and they said they would take care of it. They where better but not up to the standard we where promised at the New Start Seminar. I'll post more later.

* Leilani * 22 years, 9 months ago

Hello Terri - CONGRATULATIONS on the success of your surgery. Im so happy to hear that it went smoothly for you and that you are thrilled with the current results and virtually pain free.. Woooooohoooooo, how wonderful for you!!!! I look forward to reading all your exciting details and changes as the pounds melt away, and a healthier YOU emerges. My thoughts and prayers are with you on this fantastic journey you are undertaking ....Hugs and Aloha, Lei <i>"The key to happiness is dreams, the key to success is making those dreams come true"</i>

Ann W. 22 years, 9 months ago

Wayt to Go Terri! She made it to the other side. Not very happy right now though. She was in a lot of pain when I saw her the morphine pump was not really helping with the spasms. I told the nurse and they got her some better Meds. She slept most of the day in ICU. When she woke up around 6:00 P.M. She was upset that all of us had gone home and was not there when she came out of recovery. We visited with her for almost an hour after she came out of surgery. She is really excited though, but said the pain was worse than child birth. I will be visiting her today after work and printing this card out for her. So PLEASE fill it up. Thanks a bunch to you all. We Love ya Terri.

Sharon Neva 22 years, 9 months ago

TERRI~~CONGRATULATIONS ON MAKING IT TO THE LOSING SIDE~~ May Each New Day Find You Feeling Better.... There are so many people thinking nice thoughts about you and wishing you a quick, easy recovery ~~EVERYDAY WILL GET BETTER AND BETTER~~

CYNDI B. 22 years, 9 months ago

This is an update on Terri U! She had her wls today! She was in there for 2 hours, also had her gallbladder removed! She had real bad cramps when she woke up! So they had to get her stronger meds. Terri's husband Jim was there with there 2 yr old! Who is a doll! Plus Terri's Mom and a friend, and of course Terri's 2 angels myself and Ann! Ann went back at 4pm and Terri was out cold! I am planing on spending the night in her room! She is in ICU for the night, I am getting ready to go back up there! Ok any one out there have winter cloths 24 mths for the twins whose home burnt? I sent my box of things today! PLEASE ask your friends ect.. if they have anything! OK I got to go! Later!! CYNDI