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mollie627 21 years, 5 months ago

November 4, 2002 Well hello everyone. Wow, what a year its been, two days after my post in January I conceived a little girl to my and her fathers surprise. After being on birth control my hormones from the surgery were in such a receptive condition that I found out in February that I had a new little one on the way. Unfortunatly her father has not and was not as happy about a gift from God and he has moved on to another woman but it was best to see his true colors before blending a family with him. After the initial shock of being pregnant at 37 years of age and not married, I began to settle into the idea and did all the things the doctors and specialists told me to do. It was a long road but my blood sugars were under tight control even though I had to go back on insulin for gestational diabetes this time, my blood pressure stayed normal to borderline. At 20 weeks I began to have some labor contractions and dialated to 5 cm and ended up having to have a cerclage (stitches in cervix) to prevent her from being born too early. Needless to say, after the surgery I had to lay on my back for the duration of the pregnancy. It wasn't easy with a 12 and 4 1/2 year old at home and no income and no support from the father but we made it through. September 6, 2002 I gave birth to a healthy 6 lb 9 ounce baby girl that we named Veronica Elizabeth. She was born at 36 weeks and short of having jaundice, she's been wonderful. After two previous c-sections I went VBAC with her and while I was the only one present for her birth (her dad didn't show up) besides the hospital staff, they allowed me to deliver her after her shoulders were delivered and cut the cord. What an experience. A couple of weeks before she was born I said a prayer one nite that the Lord would send someone to me that we can share our lives together and make each other truy happy. Well, that evening I was online and was instant messaged by a fella the next town over and he and I started an email, IM and phone relationship and he even ended up taking me to the hospital when we couldn't find Veronica's father or anyone else in the middle of the night. That was technically our first date and we've been laughing about it ever since. I gained 27 pounds with the baby and at 6 weeks I had lost 24 of it. I definitely need a tummy tuck but am not looking forward to any more surgery for a while. Would I do it all over again? HELL yes. I would have done it to lose 50 pounds. I thank God every day for giving me the options and seeing me through the surgery and every day life. I ask Him to bless Dr. Gaar and his work so that even more people can be "uncaged" from their life of pain and suffering. God Bless everyone and i'll write and update again when I have more to report.

Judi W. 21 years, 5 months ago

Mary~~Your TWO YEAR ANNIVERSARY for WLS was TODAY ~~ CONGRATULATIONS!! Hope your journey continues to bring you success and joy. We'd like to hear how you are doing and hope you'll stop by and update your profile (possibly add some pictures?) Blessings, Judi (RNY 6/02)

Ham H. 22 years, 2 months ago

Is this the same surgery that Carnage Wilson of Wilson Philips had?

tina C. 23 years, 5 months ago

Mary, hope all went well for you today. I am sched. for the 13th. Live in Mooresville, IN, going to IU hospital for my surgery. Let me know when you are up and feeling well enough to write.

Donna W. 23 years, 6 months ago

Mary-Just wanted to send a note to say that I will be thinking about you tomorrow. I hope you have a smooth surgery and a speedy recovery!

Courtrina Amur W. 23 years, 7 months ago

I just saw your photos...BEAUTIFUL!!!!!! You take a good picture girl, you and your sweet pea. I hope the next time we get together I can bring my little one too. They would love each other. Well are you about ready?? I am going to post again a little closer to your date but I just had to tell you how pretty you are. I am sure your husband tells you that all the time. If he doesn't he needs to be hit in the head. I will talk to you soon and call me sometime..I do not have your number but here is mine. 502-583-9584. Love, Trina

C S. 23 years, 7 months ago

Hi Mary, I love the name Maggie, my daughter was thinking of using that name if she can have a little girl . She is having trouble getting pregnant. I wish you the best, it won't be long now and you and Maggie will be able to do so much more. May the Lord bless you both, Carin

emma lavonne G. 23 years, 7 months ago

YOU GO GIRL!!!! Makeup does do alot but without it I see a beautiful lady trapped just as I am in a body too big for us waiting to get out. You are going to do great!!! I want to wish you the best of luck and let you know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I will be having my surgery on 9/18, here in Mobile Alabama. I was scared and nervous but then I remembered that all I had to do was pray and place it in God's hands and the fear was gone. Now all I have to do is think about how nice it is going to be when I am to the other side. I hope all your dreams come true. ^j^

micki G. 23 years, 8 months ago

So happy you have a set date to look forward to. Tell David am happy to hear he is doing so well. Good luck to both of you.