Sylvie McNeal

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Anna Bryant 17 years, 3 months ago

Sylvie, tomorrow is your big day!! Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers on your big day tomorrow. May your surgery be uneventful and your recovery speedy!! Godbless and Godspeed!!

dianalp 17 years, 3 months ago

It's almost here!! Good luck to you, hun....even though you don't need it because you're going to be just fine! Then you'll be a loser like the rest of us! -Diana

Lvttrvl 17 years, 3 months ago

Sylvie, My best advice, and I LIVE BY THIS, expect good things, good outcomes, good health, and a good recovery, its the first step to your new life and a positive mental attitude is the most important part of your new life. All my very best to you, and get ready for the ride of your life, you are going to rock!!! Warmest, Skinny dippin debi

* Leilani * 17 years, 3 months ago

G'morning Sylvie, first let me thank you for your very kind email. You left a big smile on my face and in my heart and it's much appreciated. Now, let's get to the real reason I'm here, to CONGRATULATE you on your very important and brave decision to take your life back. I bet you're experiencing a whirlwind of emotions right now. Hopefully they are ALL laced with excitement, hope, anticipation and a sense of peace. Just remember, immediately after surgery, take it easy, slow, and focus on HEALING! Initially, rest, H20, vitamins and walking are the biggest priorities. People tend to panic at the early stages because they can't get in enough protein or food - that's NORMAL! We have a grace period of sorts the first 90 days, it's like a learning curve to see how "we" adjust to the new stomach and the surgery. Our "obese" bodies have enough storage to feed off of so protein and foods can be weaned in gradually! Just focus on walking and getting in as much water as possible - constantly having a sippy cup in your hands. It'll be tough at times and you'll find that you'd much rather cuddle with your pillow then get out of bed. <b>Don't!! </b> Get up and walk, walk, walk, it'll help with the overall surgery and recovery. 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. You can DO IT!! :) Much success, health and happiness to you. I wish for YOU all the health, joy, energy and wonderment that I've found with weight loss. It never ceases to amaze me, daily, all the special moments that are now available just by regaining my health. I'll leave you with one of my favorite quotes and it truly fits US and our second chance at life..... <b>"To grow, you must be willing to let your present and future be totally unlike your past. Your history is not your destiny." -- by Alan Cohen </b> ....so very true, yes? :)

judyanne 17 years, 3 months ago

Thursday is your day! Just remember you are on the journey of a lifetime. Try to enjoy every minute. It may sound weird now, but know that you are cared for and prayed for here, and all too soon this will be but a memory and you will be an inspiration to someone else. I am waiting for you on the losers' bench! ~ JudyAnne

LavenderLoco 17 years, 3 months ago

Wishing you a smooth and safe surgery, speedy and easy recovery and all the best as you begin your exciting, life-changing journey. Many Blessings! ~Lavender

deon 17 years, 3 months ago

God speed Syl , and know that u owe this to yourself , and that u gonna look smashing. All the best. Deon

suzanne36_lkn 17 years, 3 months ago

Wishing you the very best! I know you'll do fantastic! I wont be back online before you go in, since I go in on 01/09, but hopefully we'll catch up when we both get out!

smoothsax71 17 years, 3 months ago

Hey Sylvie my friend... I am so excited for you to become a "loser!" Thanks for being such a great friend and listener to me, and you know I am here for any advice you need. I am always wishing you the best, and know that things will only get better from here on out.

BrookyLee 17 years, 4 months ago

Just wanted to wish you well as your surgery and new birthday approaches!