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OLD RODEO C. 21 years, 11 months ago
Best wishes to you on your upcoming, life saving surgery. We are both so pleased to be writing to you and sending all of our heartfelt congratulations to you for choosing this procedure to extend your life and to let you live your life to the fullest extent. We both had open rny's in 2001. Mine (Doug, aka: OLD RODEO CLOWN PANTS), was in Oct and I have lost 215 lbs. I started at 450!!!! My sweet wife, Nancy, had hers in June and has lost 110 lbs. We invite you to go read our profiles and hope it might help you in some way. We are not professional writers, but all that we wrote is true and honest. Just remember that YOU WILL SUCCEED!!! BELIEVE IN YOURSELF AND YOU CANNOT FAIL. We wish you all the best, a problem free surgery and recovery and a rapid weight loss. From: Doug and Nancy, SO. CALIF.
* Leilani * 21 years, 11 months ago
Hello Gregory - <b>Congratulations</b> on your upcoming surgery date! You'll find the changes that follow, nothing short of a miracle. My humble advice? Walk as much as possible after surgery. As your body begins to heal make sure to get in your protein, even if it means plugging your nose and chugging back the protein drinks in baby [pouch] gulps. Vitamins need to be chopped, minced or crushed... whatever it takes to get them in daily, no exceptions, YOU are worth it. Also, let's not forget your new best(est) friend, water. It is SO important to get your minimum 64 oz in daily. One final thing, remember to <b>CELEBRATE</b> all the special moments along the way, big or small. Too many people only focus on the <i>number</i>, ie. pounds lost. There are so many "moments" to look forward to and embrace, don't let any of them slip by. Enjoy your new healthier life, you've more then earned it!! <i>"The key to happiness is dreams, the key to success is making those dreams come true"</i> Hugs and smiles -
Alice W. 21 years, 11 months ago
Gregory Hello and Congratualtions on getting a surgery date!! A whole new life awaits you on the losing side. Your BIG DAY is almost here!! May you have an easy surgery with a rapid recovery. Good Luck on the losing side and may all your dreams come true
anitanbug 21 years, 11 months ago
Congrats on your surgery date Gregory!! I am so happy that you will be joining us on the loosing side! My thoughts and prayers are with you as you continue your journey to a happier, healthier you! Best wishes for an uneventful surgery and a speedy recovery. God Bless.
Justin F. 22 years ago
Hi. Congrats, you are almost on the losing side. You have made a valiant decision for a healthier life and I applaud you. Good luck on you upcoming surgery and I hope you have a speedy and painless recovery and much success on the rest of your journey.
Cherie S. 22 years, 2 months ago
Hi Greg, I just wanted to let you know about Dr Peter Obrien in Sioux Falls, SD. He is a wonderful surgeon and only about a 2 month waiting list if that helps. I wish you the best and pray that your WLS journey goes as well as mine has. Take Care and God Bless. ~Cherie LapRYN 10/18/02 -102lbs
Naes Wls J. 22 years, 2 months ago
Best wishes to you on going through this wls journey. hang in there and stay focused. I would seek another doc also. don't give up.... Hugs
summewe 22 years, 2 months ago
Gregory - How frustrating! I'd look elsewhere also. Good luck.
judy W. 22 years, 3 months ago
Gregory..........By all accounts you are in surgery today. I'm hoping all goes well and you have a quick and easy recovery. My surgery with Dr. Eagon is Monday, April 28th, so I'm not too far behind you. Keep in touch!