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TheresaC 22 years, 5 months ago

Congratulations on your upcoming surgery. I hope surgery and recovery are quick and uncomplicated. Best wishes as you move forward into a healthier life.

rebalspirit 22 years, 6 months ago

<font size=4><b>58 days and a wake up!!!</font size></b> I have been quiet on the board for some time now -- just waiting and biding my time, not. In fact, I made all of my Christmas gifts, spent two weeks in California with my family for Christmas, returned to Massachusetts, searched for an apartment, found an apartment, started packing, bought new furniture for my new apartment and have to move February 1. Needless to say, I am grateful for all I have to do to keep me busy and occupied while I wait for surgery. I can't tell you how happy I am and how much joy I have in my life now. All because I embarked on this journey toward WLS!!! I read Sally's post this morning and the news of PINK's death, and still I have peace and joy about my decision. If you don't have peace and joy in making this very personal and serious decision, then don't do it. First seek the Creator and sustainer of peace and joy, then you will <b>know</b> what is best for you. And I wish to echo and paraphrase what someone else said this morning, "timeing is everything!" God's rich blessings to each and everyone of you. But mostly, I wish you all peace and joy in your journey. Robin

rebalspirit 22 years, 8 months ago

114 days and a wake up!!! I had my sleep study on Friday evening. I am pleased to report that I DO NOT have sleep apnea, and I actually got a decent night's, although not a full night's, sleep. This is my second study. I had a study two years ago when I was diagnosed with Restless Leg Syndrome and Periodic Limb Movement Disorder. But my surgeon wanted a new one, just to be safe. I will have the remainder of my testing on December 9. I'll have the psych eval, see the nutritionist, and have an ultra sound of my gall bladder. After that, it's just the pre-admission testing the week before surgery. Well, that's all for now. Blessing to all having surgery this week or recovering from surgery. Robin

Becca K. 22 years, 8 months ago

“Destiny is not a matter of chance, it is a matter of choice; it is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved.” William Jennings Bryan. Dream what you want to dream, go where you want to go, be what you want to be, because you only have one life and one chance to do all the things that you want to do. The happiest people don’t have the best of everything, they just make the most of everything that comes along their way! May God hold you in the palm of His hand and Angels watch over you!

Ron E. 22 years, 9 months ago

I'am wishing the best for your brothers outcome, and good luck on your testing, that will give you peace of mind. God bless, and take care.

Margaret B. 22 years, 9 months ago

Vicki G. 22 years, 9 months ago

Congrats on your surgery date! I know you are happy. I hope that you have a quick surgery and an uneventful recovery.

rebalspirit 22 years, 9 months ago

I'VE GOT A DATE!!! I just got the call from my surgeon's scheduler and <b><u>my date is now official: March 13, 2003.</b></u> One week after my 43rd birthday, I will become a loser. Blessing to everyone having surgery this week or recovering from surgery. I pray that you will have a speedy and uneventful surgery and recovery. Robin

rebalspirit 22 years, 9 months ago

<b><font face="Monotype Corsiva"><font size=4><font color="green">Well, today I had my consult with Dr. Robinson. My appointment began with Dr. Robinson's PA, Gina and she put me right at ease. She answered all of my questions and made me feel very comfortable in asking as many questions as I needed to ask. About mid-way through the appointment, Dr. Robinson came in, introduced himself, sat down and quickly reviewed my records. He said I was an appropriate candidate for the surgery. Then, since I didn't have any specific questions for him, he went ahead and left me with Gina to finish up with all of my questions. I liked him, but found myself feeling somewhat intimidated by his presence. But, I find it difficult to be relaxed and at ease with male doctors in general and so I think I would have been very self-conscious with any male doctor. Dr. Robinson was more than willing to answer my questions, but I just was not able to allow myself to ask them of him. I could with Gina but not with him. I think I would have felt more comfortable with him had he been in the room from the start. There was no time to establish a rapport between us like there was with Gina. Anway, all total, the time spent with Gina was about 40 minutes or so and at no time did I feel rushed. I was encouraged to call with questions as well. I will next meet with the nutritionist, have a sleep study and an ultra sound of my gall bladder, blood work up and meet with the psychiatrist and then surgery sometime in February or March, 2003.<p>I'm grateful for the time to prepare. This feels like 'getting married' to me and I need all the time I can get to adjust to this reality. I'm struggling with eating too fast, craving sugar and giving up my 'friend' food. The transition to using other strategies to soothe myself is not going to be bumpless one for me. So, I am grateful for the time to make my peace with all of this. Dr. Robinson wants me to try and lose 20 lbs before surgery. If I don't succeed, I won't be penalized, but if I gain, my surgery will be postponed. I don't want that to happen, so I'm going to have to redouble my efforts in saying goodbye to my old ways. Wish me luck. STEP 1: COMPLETED! Thank God!

mari C. 22 years, 9 months ago

Robin I appreciated your post. I work with physicians medical personnel, and insurance folks, and know first hand how crazy things can get. I hope to have surgery in November, and although my life is centered around my surgery, I am smart enough to be patient and wait. you can get more with honey rather than vinegar. Mari