update

Jul 27, 2008

7/27/08  Hi  everyone  I haven't post in a while so I thought I  would  update. First of all I  would like to thank the Lord for being there for me and guiding the doctors hands during the surgery.God is so good all the time.Dr. Strickland is an excellent surgeon.I would like to thank everyone for their prayers,phone calls,visits,flowers,and concerns that you have shown me during my surgery and after I got home from the hospital.I feel very priviledged to have met Carolyn Miller,Cindy Stampe and her husband Dave and children.I would also like thank Terri Herndon.They all encourage me so much.Even when I felt like not having it..And now I'm glad I did.I don't know what I would have done without them.Thanks for being there for me and coming to the hospital for my surgery.I was so lucky to have three Angels.Terri lived a long ways from lexington but she would have been their if she could.I had my surgery Jan.8th,08.I weighed 408 lbs when I started going to Dr Strickland's ..I'm down 280 lbs.a total of 120 lbs lost .I am doing good.I really haven't had any problems other than ulcers after I had my surgery..Keep me in your prayers. Until the next time..God Bless, Rita

New Surgery Date

Dec 12, 2007

12/12.07 Hi everyone,I haven't posted in a long time.BUT i wanted to update and let everyone know I have a new surgery date...It is Jan.8TH,2008 . at Lexington Medical I hope nothing happen to keep me from having it  this time .i had to cancel many times...I go on Dec.28 for my pre-op....Jan.7th I  go see DR.Srickland  one more  time before surgery ..next day is surgery. I WILL BE SO HAPPY  when it is over..Keep me in your prayers.God Bless you all..Rita


surgery postpone

Apr 12, 2007

4/13/07 I haven't updated my profile in awhile..I had to post pone my surgery couple of days after I had my filter put in which was on  febuary14th.I went to the hospital.. I started hurting real bad in the bottom of my stomach.also had some bleeding..I spend a couple nights in the hospital they had to do a colonoscopy...but thank God everything turn out ok.i had diverticulosis..they put me on a special diet.The doctor gave me the go ahead to have my surgery..So now my surgery date is May 29,2007.I will be so happy when it gets here..I hope and pray nothing else happens.God Bless Rita


pre-op & tests

Feb 02, 2007

2/2/07 I went to Lexington today for my pre-op..I had carotid ultrasound( carotid doppler study)   also ultrasound of legs (dvt study)  and lab work/testing. I  go back Feb 6th for 4 hour dietician class ..Everyone was  so nice..Keep me in your prayers..God Bless Rita


i got a date

Jan 22, 2007

01/22/07 Dr Strickland's office called me today..Medicaid approve my surgery..Iam soooo happy. I go to have my ivc filter put in Febuary 14  and they will do the surgery Febuary 22..Keep me in your prayers .God Bless Rita

last weightloss management

Jan 03, 2007

12/28/06Haven't posted in awhile..I went to my last weightloss visit with Dr. Kathleen Annonetti. in Lexington,SC.Now I will wait for Dr. Strickland's office to called me to set up a date to have the surgery..


Thank you Apple Pie

Sep 20, 2006

9/20/06 I am really excited about this journey..a WONDERFUL Lady, ApplePie, has spruced up my profile, and she is so nice .LOOK at my site now lifts me up..A HUGE Thank You to Apple Pie.

Weightloss management classes

Sep 20, 2006

9/20/06 ...i haven't updated my profile for awhile..i had to go to a weightloss management classes for 6 months for medicaid to pay anything on the surgery...i have been going now for 3 months..i have lost 18 lbs now i weigh 390.... i was surprise to have lost 14 lbs in 6 weeks..my next appointment with dr annonetti will be on 10/23/06..

Went to Dr. Stickland's Office

Feb 27, 2006

2/27/06 i went to dr stricklands office..my impression of dr. strickland was very good/ he seems very caring.. he stressed after care and having the tests..the office staff was so friendly and willing to help.everybody ..until the next time.

Had my psych evaluation

Feb 08, 2006

2/8/06 Hey everyone! I went to my psych. eval on feb 8th and it went great. The doctor that I saw said that the main reason I was there was for her to determine if I was mentally stable enough to handle the major changes this surgery involves. she also wanted to know if I had a support system other than my husband. she wanted to know what kind of diets I had tried before . it was a good visit. I am very excited and am anxiously awaiting the call from my surgeon's office saying they got the letter of clearance from her! I cannot wait. I know this will happen before I know it.
I guess I am just getting a little scared at the same time. I know it is normal to worry and be a little aprehensive. I just don't want to know that I failed at this too,next appointment with phsyc on feb.24. some reasons why i want to have this surgery.

1. I will feel better about myself..
2. I will be able to enjoy more activies.
3. Be healthier
4. I want have as much pain
5. Fewer medications
6. I will have more self confidence...

God is so good to me.. i know he walks beside me and he will be with me thru it all...god bless.

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