Cari F.

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qkarinb 21 years, 6 months ago

Cari, I wish you much luck in finding the funds needed to have this done. Its a huge thing to undertake, but isnt your life worth it? Be grateful someone loves you enough to do this for you. Wish you all the best.

jenbrun 21 years, 6 months ago

Way to go....Best of luck. We can do it together, my WLS is 12-4-02 THE TEN COMMANDMENTS OF WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY 1. Thou shalt NOT drink with thy meals. This means never. This is cheating...cheating yourself. It washes the food out of your pouch and allows you to eat more. This will slow and eventually stop your weight loss. 2. Thou SHALT eat slowly, very slowly. This is not a rule for the first few months post-op. This rule is for the rest of your life. If you eat too quickly, you will surely stretch your pouch. Eat too quickly and you will learn the hard way...the nausea is stifling. 3. Thou SHALT take thy vitamins. This surgery is a great tool for weight loss. But, as with all benefits, there are costs...and malnutrition is one of the costs of this surgery. Take a multivitamin supplement every day for the rest of your life. You also need to have your blood checked periodically for B-12 levels. 4. Thou SHALT eat adequate protein. What is adequate? I am not a physician, so I cannot say for sure. But, with all of the differences of opinion I have seen, it seems the consensus is between 4 and 6 ounces of protein per day. 5. Thou SHALT exercise. Just do it. 6. Thou SHALT drink 64 ounces of water, everyday. It seems some people have problems doing this. Use a water bottle and carry it with you everywhere. Sip all day long. 7. Thou SHALT eat well-balanced meals. I think my doctor said it best: protein first and foremost, then green/yellow vegetables, then fruit, then starches. 8. Thou shalt NOT eat sugar in any form...no candy!!! If I can give up donuts, anybody can give up sweets. Doh!!! 9. Thou shall NOT modify these commandments to suit thy needs. It will not work. You will only defeat yourself. 10. Thou shall love thyself and be happy with the body God gave thee. God did not intend for all of us to be supermodels, and this surgery will not make you one. Happiness comes from within. Be happy with who and what you are

bikerchic 21 years, 6 months ago

Good luck with your upcoming surgery, May god watch over you during your time of need... HAPPY LOSING!!!!

Becca K. 21 years, 6 months ago

Hello Cari~ To dream anything that you want to dream, that is the beauty of the human mind. To do anything that you want to do, that is the strength of the human will. To trust yourself, to test your limits,that is the courage to succeed. Bernard Edmonds

Annette R. 21 years, 6 months ago

CONGRATS CARRIE,I am very happy for you!I just got my date also,Dec4th,02 well this well be a good way to bring in the new year!A new life!and a greater chance to live longer!I will keep you in my prayers!...c...u...soon*smile*

MommaAngel 21 years, 6 months ago

HI CARI I just want you to know that I am praying that you will have a quick and smooth recovery to the losing side. LORD BLESS

Sharon Neva 21 years, 6 months ago

CARI~~CONGRATULATIONS ON GETTING YOUR DATE~~ <i>Dream what you want to dream. Go where you want to go. Be what you want to be because you have only one life and only one chance to do all the things you want to!!</i> From your WLS sister in Moses Lake....

Cari F. 21 years, 6 months ago

I HAVE A DATE!!! Dec. 30, 2002!!!!

Sharon Neva 21 years, 7 months ago

CARI~~Dream what you want to dream. Go where you want to go. Be what you want to be because you have only one life and only one chance to do all the things you want to!! HANG IN THERE