~Beautiful One~

Send Message

Block

Add Friend

* Leilani * 18 years ago

Hello again and <b>Congratulations</b> it's finally a "reality" and your specdial day is right around the corner! This is a second chance to LIVE life again. No words can express the freedom that comes with losing the excess weight. Walk as much as possible after surgery. It'll be tough at times and you'll find that you'd much rather cuddle with your pillow then get out of bed. Don't!! Get up and walk, walk and walk it'll help with the overall surgery and recovery results. As your body begins to heal make sure to get in your protein, even if it means plugging your nose and chugging back the drinks in baby [pouch] gulps. Vitamins need to be chopped, minced or crushed... whatever it takes to get them in daily, no exceptions, <u>YOU are worth it.</u> Also, let's not forget your new best friend, water. It is SO important to get your minimum 64 oz in daily. There is a learning curve, per se', with this surgery. Don't expect to have it all down to a fine art immediately, give yourself a 90 day grace period that comes with a deadline! One final thing, <b>CELEBRATE</b> all the special moments along the way, big or small. Too many people focus only on <i>numbers</i>, ie. pounds lost. There are so many "moments" to look forward to and embrace on this journey - don't let any of them slip by. Enjoy your new healthier life, you've more then earned it!! This surgery has been nothing short of a miracle for me and I will be forever grateful. I'll leave you with one of my FAVORITE quotes...... <i>"To grow, you must be willing to let your present and future be totally <u>unlike</u> your past. Your history is not your destiny." -- Alan Cohen </i> ..... <b>So very true! : )</b>

* Leilani * 18 years ago

Hello again and <b>Congratulations</b> it's finally a "reality" and your specdial day is right around the corner! This is a second chance to LIVE life again. No words can express the freedom that comes with losing the excess weight. Walk as much as possible after surgery. It'll be tough at times and you'll find that you'd much rather cuddle with your pillow then get out of bed. Don't!! Get up and walk, walk and walk it'll help with the overall surgery and recovery results. As your body begins to heal make sure to get in your protein, even if it means plugging your nose and chugging back the drinks in baby [pouch] gulps. Vitamins need to be chopped, minced or crushed... whatever it takes to get them in daily, no exceptions, <u>YOU are worth it.</u> Also, let's not forget your new best friend, water. It is SO important to get your minimum 64 oz in daily. There is a learning curve, per se', with this surgery. Don't expect to have it all down to a fine art immediately, give yourself a 90 day grace period that comes with a deadline! One final thing, <b>CELEBRATE</b> all the special moments along the way, big or small. Too many people focus only on <i>numbers</i>, ie. pounds lost. There are so many "moments" to look forward to and embrace on this journey - don't let any of them slip by. Enjoy your new healthier life, you've more then earned it!! This surgery has been nothing short of a miracle for me and I will be forever grateful. I'll leave you with one of my FAVORITE quotes...... <i>"To grow, you must be willing to let your present and future be totally <u>unlike</u> your past. Your history is not your destiny." -- Alan Cohen </i> ..... <b>So very true! : )</b>

Soule 18 years ago

Congratulations on your surgery Diva.... this is a time that is yours to claim! May you get through it all in stride! See you on the bench!!!

Kimberly Novak 18 years, 1 month ago

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

TwinMommie 18 years, 1 month ago

Just wanted to say CONGRATS & Good Luck on your surgery! May God be watching you and keep you safe! Also that you have a smooth and speedy recovery! Soon you will be on the path to a healthier you! Just remember one day at a time! God Bless

~Beautiful One~ 18 years, 1 month ago

Thanks to everyone for taking time to stop in and sign my support page. Thanks for the advice and prayers, and of course the support!!!!!!! Diva

swangirl 18 years, 1 month ago

Wishing you all the best on your weightloss journey! Linda/Bactrac/swangirl Name/CB handle/me post op

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)

deaham 18 years, 1 month ago

***** Congratulations on your Upcoming Surgery*****I will be starting my new life in Feb. 28, 2006 we have made the right choice in our lives we are on our way to a beautiful new life we will be healthy and Skinny "LOL" wishing you to be well on your Journey and again Congratulations. If you would like to visit my link http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/members/profile.php?N=H1076927008

deaham 18 years, 1 month ago

***** Congratulations on your Upcoming Surgery*****I will be starting my new life in Feb. 28, 2006 we have made the right choice in our lives we are on our way to a beautiful new life we will be healthy and Skinny "LOL" wishing you to be well on your Journey and again Congratulations. If you would like to visit my link http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/members/profile.php?N=H1076927008