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terri C. 20 years, 6 months ago

KATHRYN I HAVE NOT HAD MY SURGERY YET DUE TO HEALTH ISSUES BUT I READ THIS BOARD ALOT: IT IS HEAD HUNGER YOU ARE FEELING, YOU KNOW YOU ARE MISSING THAT GOOD SMELLING FOOD ;BUT THAT GOOD SMELLING FOOD HELPED TO MAKE YOU TO THE POINT OF NEEDING THIS SURGERY: JUST REMEMBER HOW YOU WILL FEEL IN SMALLER CLOTHES AND FEELING HEALTHIER AND HAVE MORE ENERGY...PLEASE BE PATIENT , IN TIME YOU CAN EAT SOME OF THAT SMELLY FOOD..JUST KEEP TELLING YOURSELF WHY YOU HAD THIS SURGERY AND THAT YOU CAN DO IT.... MAYBE WRITE DOWN ONE THING EACH DAY THAT YOU ARE GRATEFUL FOR SINCE HAVING SURGERY. KNOW THERE ARE OTHER PEOPLE THAT FEEL THE SAME WAY ...... JUST TELL YOURSELF YOU ARE WORTH THIS AND WHEN YOU ARE IN THOSE SMALL JEANS AND SHIRTS AND FEELING GOOD YOU WILL KNOW WHAT IT WAS ALL FOR.... I WILL PRAYER FOR STRENGTH FOR YOU.. GOD BLESS YOU. BIG BEAR HUGZ, TERRI

Moysa B. 20 years, 6 months ago

Hi, Kat: I just wanted to let you know I know EXACTLY how you feel! A few days after I came home from the hospital my husband proceded to sit down next to me and eat Arby's! I wanted to cry at that moment. I thought Oh my God, what have I done? Did I really have to do this??? And the truth was, yes, I did have to do this because otherwise I'd be pigging out right alongside him. Let me just try to offer reassurance that it DOES get better. The first 6 weeks are the hardest. Now that I'm 7 weeks out, I can have a taste of more things than before, and I feel much better mentally. I don't feel so deprived. I promise, Honey, it WILL get better!

vonnie2304 20 years, 6 months ago

Kat, I am so glad that you made it through surgery without any problems. I will be praying for you recovery and that you are back home very soon. Best wishes to you as you travel on this journey.

Marissa R. 20 years, 6 months ago

***UPDATE*** I just spoke to Kat on the phone, she's still in the hospital and will probably be released tomorrow if all goes well. She's feeling a little weak and somewhat nauseated. She was in good spirits and glad to get into a private room. She said that she had been up walking yesterday 9 times and today 4 times. Keep her in your thoughts & prayers.

Vanilla Lace 20 years, 6 months ago

*~*~UPDATE~*~* I just spoke to Kat's husband Joe and he told me that Kat is still in the hospital. They're still monitoring her to be sure that her blood levels stay up. They'll be doing blood work again at 2:00 p.m. today and if everything remains okay, they may release her this evening. Otherwise, she'll probably go home tomorrow.

Marissa R. 20 years, 6 months ago

***UPDATE*** Hi everyone, I just spoke to Kat on the phone a couple minutes ago. She made it through surgery and is out of ICU now and into a room. She seemed to be doing pretty good. She has been able to drink around 6oz today total and kept it down. She did have a scare a little earlier, she went to the bathroom and there was blood in her bm. Keep her in your thoughts and prayers.

its_me 20 years, 6 months ago

I just wanted to let you know that I will be thinking about you and say a prayer for a speedy recovery! Congratulations on beginning a new life with a new healthier you!

1800Bev 20 years, 7 months ago

Best wishes for a speedy recovery. I pray you have an easy Journey free of complications.

Carla S. 20 years, 7 months ago

Best Wishes for a speedy and uneventful recovery! I will keep you in my prayers. God Bless you and the hands that work on you.

Happy Mommy 20 years, 7 months ago

Hello Kathryn, Best wishes for you tomorrow and a speedy recovery.... You are so lucky to begin your weight loss journey... I am so excited for you(!) I hear that it is good to bring a personal radio for your favorite tunes and a favorite pillow... hugs and God bless~~!!!