Ronda H. 21 years, 6 months ago

Heather, Sounds like we were body doubles! Prior to my surgery last Thanksgiving, I was 5'7 and weighed 275. I am now 11 months post-op and wearing a size 10...see what you have to look forward to! I pray your surgery goes well and that you have a speedy recovery. Please let me know if there's anyhting I can do for you or if there are any questions I can answer for you! Good luck and God Bless! Ronnie

Alicia M. 21 years, 6 months ago

Heather, As you prepare for your surgery on Tuesday, remember that God is with you always. I will keep you in my prayers. I am praying for an uneventful surgery and speedy recovery.

TexFlutterby 21 years, 6 months ago

Heather~~~Here's to you for taking the best steps you can to a super new & healthy life. "I HAVE HEARD YOUR PRAYERS, I HAVE SEEN YOUR TEARS. SURELY, I WILL HEAL YOU." 2 KINGS 20:5 I pray our Lord and His angels be with you as you go through your surgery and recovery. May our Lord be with your surgeon and his staff, guiding their hands and minds during your surgery and recovery. "I AM HERE. DON'T BE AFRAID." JOHN 6:20 Congratulations on your upcoming weight loss! :o) "Don't ever save anything for a special occasion. Every day you're alive is a special occasion." I will be joining you on the "losing side" soon. "I CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST WHICH STRENGTHENETH ME." PHILIPPIANS 4:13. Prayers & Best Wishes, Janie

Ron E. 21 years, 6 months ago

Good luck on your coming surgery. My prayers are with you, and hoping for an uneventful surgery, and a speedy, painfree recovery. Keep your focus on healing. Make sure you walk, and keep up your breathing exercise. YOU CAN DO THIS! See you on the other side. PS. If you check out my web page, be sure to sign the guest book there. Thanks.

piperkc 21 years, 6 months ago

Hi Heather "Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, any one can start from now and make a brand new ending." "Don't ask for it to be easy, ask for it to be worth it." Dan Kuschell You are never given a wish without also being given the power to make it true. You may have to work for it, however." - Richard Bach "I have always been delighted at the prospect of a new day, a fresh try, one more start, with perhaps a bit of magic waiting somewhere behind the morning." ~ J.B. Priestly "Each of us has an inner dream that we can unfold if we will just have the courage to admit what it is. And the faith to trust our own admission. The admitting is often very difficult." ~ Julia Cameron "The block of granite which was an obstacle in the pathway of the weak becomes a stepping-stone in the pathway of the strong. That block of granite is often nothing more than a decision." ~ Thomas Carlyle "Being yourself is not remaining what you were, or being satisfied with what you are. It is the point of departure." ~ Sydney Harris "Risk! Risk anything! Care no more for the opinion of others, for those voices. Do the hardest thing on earth for you. Act for yourself. Face the truth." ~ Katherine Mansfield "Too often we are scared. Scared of what we might not be able to do. Scared of what people might think if we tried. We let fears stand in the way of our hopes. We say no when we want to say yes. We sit quietly when we want to scream. And we shout with the others, when we should keep our mouths shut. Why? After all, we do only go around once. There's really no time to be afraid. JUST DO IT." ~ Nike advertising campaign "I am convinced that attitude is the key to success or failure in almost any of life's endeavors. Your attitude - your perspective, your outlook, how you feel about yourself, how you feel about other people - determines your priorities, your actions, your values. Your attitude determines how you interact with other people and how you interact with yourself." ~ Carolyn Warner "Happiness lies for those who cry, those who hurt, those who have searched, and those who tried, for only they can appreciate the importance of people who have touched their lives." ~ Author Unknown "It's never too late to be what you might have been." ~ George Eliot "For every beauty there is an eye somewhere to see it. For every truth there is an ear somewhere to hear it. For every love there is a heart somewhere to receive it." ~ Author Unknown "Whatever you do, you need courage. Whatever course you decide upon, there is always someone to tell you you are wrong. There are always difficulties arising which tempt you to believe that your critics are right. To map out a course of action and follow it to the end, requires some of the same courage which a soldier needs." ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson A wish changes NOTHING; A decision, changes EVERYTHING "So many of our dreams at first seem impossible, then they seem improbable, and then, when we summon the will,they soon become inevitable." Christopher Reeves "When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, they will not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched, Nor will the flame burn you. For I am the LORD your God, The Holy One of Israel, your Savior." Isaiah 43:2-3 Everyone has beauty but not everyone sees it. May you always have an Angel by your side. Watching out for you in all the things you do. Reminding you to keep believing in brighter days. Have a safe journey to the other side and a speedy recovery Angela in Canada 406lbs BMI 63.6 -73lbs Dr Michael Grace Open RNY Life began May 16, 2002 I have heard your prayer, I have seen your tears. Surely..I will heal you." 2 Kings 20:5

Sharon Neva 21 years, 6 months ago

HEATHER~~BEST WISHES ON YOUR WLS JOURNEY~~ May you always have an Angel by your side. Watching out for you in all the things you do. Reminding you to keep believing in brighter days. Finding ways for your wishes and dreams to come true. Giving you hope that is as certain as the sun. Giving you the strength of serenity as your guide. May you always have love and comfort and courage

Karen N. 21 years, 6 months ago

Best wishes and extra prayers for smooth surgery and recovery. A positive mental attitude is your best preparation! You'll do great with this life-saving tool!

jackie_h1 21 years, 7 months ago

Congratulations on your upcoming surgery. I wish you the BEST and my thoughts and prayers are with you as you make this life change. Hope you have a wonderful surgical experience and speedy complication free recovery! Your soon to be a BIG LOSER!! Hugs and Blessing from a Michigan WLS sister~ (WLS 2/8/02 -125# from 369 to 244)

Heather S. 21 years, 7 months ago

It's now Saturday, September 14th and I got a letter today with my pretesting scheduled for October 15th at 7:30 AM. Dr. Cribbins an Abdominal Sonogram, Upper GI, Labs, EKG, and Chest X-rays. I have a pre-op appointment for October 21st at 1 PM and I am to report for surgery at 5:30 AM on the 22nd. Everything is in writing to post on my frig!

lfo 21 years, 7 months ago

Congratulations on your upcoming surgery. You will be in my prayers, that God will watch over you and that you have an uncomplicated surgery and a speedy recovery. God Bless
About Me
Whitesboro, TX
Location
23.2
BMI
RNY
Surgery
10/22/2002
Surgery Date
Aug 12, 2002
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Before & After
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10/21/02 Day before surgery
278lbs
08/25/03 10 months post-op
150lbs

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