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redstormy 19 years, 11 months ago

Hi! Best wishes on your wls journey. If you haven't already, please check out the Iowa Message Board. (top of page, select IA and click on "go Local") There is lots of great info and Many awesome people. Feel free to post your questions or thoughts while you are there! Elizabeth

summewe 20 years, 12 months ago

Traci - I had reflux. Not as bad as your husband, but it got to the point that everything I ate bothered me. I was/am on Prevacid. Even with the Prevacid (prior to surgery) I was miserable. I'm 12 weeks out and I'm on a lower dose of Prevacid but haven't had reflux since the surgery (Thank God). I can even eat chili and it doesn't bother me. I wish your husband the best.

Sharon Neva 20 years, 12 months ago

TRACI~~I had severe GERD and REFLUX and was on "the purple pill" for years (in fact, my insurance company tried to deny paying because they said that people are normally not on it that long) I have not had any problems with reflux since surgery (one year ago) and have not had to take any medication for it since then! The lower part of the stomach is the one that continues to produce the stomach acid and in an RNY, it's not connected to the new stomach. BEST WISHES FOR YOUR HUSBAND ON HIS JOURNEY

Moysa B. 20 years, 12 months ago

Hi, Traci: In my consultation with my surgeon, she said that with the RNY, since the top portion is used for the pouch, reflux and gerd are pretty much eliminated because stomach acid is produced in the lower part of the stomach. I definitely think that WLS would help your husband in this regard. Good Luck and God Bless!

qkarinb 21 years, 9 months ago

Traci, I hope you're doing well following your WLS. You're in my thoughts. "He who has health has hope; and he who has hope has everything." - Arabian Proverb

Karen N. 21 years, 9 months ago

Best wishes and extra prayers for smooth surgery and recovery. A positive mental attitude is your best preparation! You'll do great with this life-saving tool!

Tricia K. 21 years, 9 months ago

Traci, I'm so excited for you and can't wait to see you! I'm sure you will do just fine. Give me a call if you want. I put my phone numbers in an e-mail I sent you last week. Tricia

Click 21 years, 9 months ago

Traci, Enjoy this your last weekend before surgery! I share this time with you as my surgery is this week too! :-) I will be sharing your time with you as you do those last details to prepare. I'm so excited for us both! Best wishes for a successful and uncomplicated surgery! Know that I will be mentally walking laps with you. :-) Big hugs, Sharon

piperkc 21 years, 9 months ago

Hi Traci "Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, any one can start from now and make a brand new ending." "I have always been delighted at the prospect of a new day, a fresh try, one more start, with perhaps a bit of magic waiting somewhere behind the morning." ~ J.B. Priestly "Each of us has an inner dream that we can unfold if we will just have the courage to admit what it is. And the faith to trust our own admission. The admitting is often very difficult." ~ Julia Cameron "The block of granite which was an obstacle in the pathway of the weak becomes a stepping-stone in the pathway of the strong. That block of granite is often nothing more than a decision." ~ Thomas Carlyle "Being yourself is not remaining what you were, or being satisfied with what you are. It is the point of departure." ~ Sydney Harris "Risk! Risk anything! Care no more for the opinion of others, for those voices. Do the hardest thing on earth for you. Act for yourself. Face the truth." ~ Katherine Mansfield "I am convinced that attitude is the key to success or failure in almost any of life's endeavors. Your attitude - your perspective, your outlook, how you feel about yourself, how you feel about other people - determines your priorities, your actions, your values. Your attitude determines how you interact with other people and how you interact with yourself." ~ Carolyn Warner "Happiness lies for those who cry, those who hurt, those who have searched, and those who tried, for only they can appreciate the importance of people who have touched their lives." ~ Author Unknown "It's never too late to be what you might have been." ~ George Eliot "For every beauty there is an eye somewhere to see it. For every truth there is an ear somewhere to hear it. For every love there is a heart somewhere to receive it." ~ Author Unknown May you always have an Angel by your side. Watching out for you in all the things you do. Reminding you to keep believing in brighter days. Have a safe journey to the other side and a speedy recovery Angela in Canada Post-op 432 BMI 67.7 -47lbs Dr Michael Grace Open RNY Life began May 16, 2002 I have heard your prayer, I have seen your tears. Surely..I will heal you." 2 Kings 20:5

Cathy W. 21 years, 9 months ago

I wanted to congratulate you on your upcoming surgery, I'm sure you are doing a happy dance, accompanied by some "NERVES', but don't worry be happy!!!! You are in my thoughts and prayers, I hope everything goes well and you are up and out and about real soon!!!!