kylakae 19 years, 7 months ago

Hey gf! I was just thinking about you tonight. I hope you are doing fantastic! *hugs*

jjtheba 21 years, 3 months ago

Dear Tris, Congrats on the year anniversary and wonderful success. May God continue to bless us both. Janice 353/166

Tris H. 21 years, 3 months ago

Wow, a year has gone by and I am feelin' great! I would like to thank Kyla Meyers, my ANGEL!!, for her update on me on my re-birthday the other day. I haven't had a chance to get on the computer too much lately-but I thought I'd stop in and give everyone my little update on how my life has changed in 1 year! I had my surgery (open rny) on January 14, 2002 at the BTC in Belvidere, Illinois by Dr. Eric Schlesinger. He did a fantastic job-my scar is short-about 5 1/2" and is paper thin-I wore my binder 24/7 for the first 3 weeks, I'm sure that helped. The pain that day and the next was unbearable-thanks to morphine, I made it thru-I walked the halls as much as I could and 4 weeks later I was back at work-I could have went back earlier-but I pay for short term insurance, why not use a little of it! I also think that waiting and not putting any stress on my body kept me from getting a hernia like I see a lot of people getting. Well, now it's been a year, I'm 5'2" and I started at 236 and I am down to 141-a loss of 95 pounds...I was going for the big "100" but I got pregnant the first week of October, so I haven't been feeling like doing much at all! I am worried about what Dr. Schlesinger will be saying to me about that when I go for my 1 year check up this wednesday! If anyone has had him as a surgeon and has been in my shoes, please write to me!! Anyway, just wanted everyone to know that this is the best thing I could have done for my life and I believe that I would not be pregnant right now if I hadn't done this, which was very important to me...my husband and I have been trying for the last 3 years and I am 36 with little time left on my clock-the older you get, the more risks there are for baby to be unhealthy. For those of you deciding on wls, do your research, you have to feel comfortable with your choice to ease everyone else's concern. If you think you can lose the weight without the surgery, go for it, if you don't think you ever will, well, look at all of your options, there are a lot of different types of wls' out there. This site is wonderful for helping you make that choice-THANK YOU ERIC KLEIN AND THE OBESITYHELP STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS for giving us this way of helping each other with our fears, feelings and joy! Good luck to everyone in their journey!

kylakae 21 years, 3 months ago

<table border="0" width="100%"><tr> <td width="15%"><center><IMG SRC="http://www.dwarfworks.com/kyla/pictures/birthday/jtigjump.gif" width="176" height="149"></center></td><td width="85%" valign="middle"><b><font face="Lucida Sans" color="#CC3300">Jumping Jahassafrass it's my li'l angelette, Tris Harris'&nbsp; re-Birthday today!&nbsp; It's been one year since she started her life changing journey!&nbsp; At one year, Tris is down 88 lbs and up one BABY!&nbsp; Yes, my li'l angelette is happily pregnant and will deliver some time in late June.&nbsp; Please join me in wishing Tris a happy anniversary!&nbsp; Tris, I love ya, girlfriend!</font></b></td> </tr></table>

kylakae 22 years, 3 months ago

<table border="0" width="100%"><tr> <td width="15%"><center><IMG SRC="http://www.dwarfworks.com/kyla/pictures/angeldove.gif" width="118" height="137"></center></td><td width="85%" valign="middle"><b><font color="#FF0066" face="Lucida Sans">Angel Report....</font></b> <p><b><font face="Lucida Sans" color="#FF0066">My dear friend and angelette, Tris, was released from the hospital earlier today. She had a very long and uncomfortable 4 hour journey home but she arrived safely, if tired. When I spoke to her later in the evening she was in good spirits and her darling husband, Jonathan, was setting up her new treadmill. Please join me in welcoming Tris home and feel free to send her any tips you might have for her first few weeks on liquids. Thank you all so much!</font></b></p> </td> </tr></table>

Dorothy B. 22 years, 3 months ago

Tris; Congrats!! You are now an official member of the "Loser's Club!!" I wish you a speedy recovery!!GOD bless!!

sistabodean 22 years, 3 months ago

Tris ~ Congratulations on your surgery. This is the best thing you could do for your health and yourself. My prayers are with you. God Bless!!

kylakae 22 years, 3 months ago

<table border="0" width="100%"><tr> <td width="15%"><center><IMG SRC="http://www.dwarfworks.com/kyla/pictures/angel126.gif" width="92" height="109"></center></td><td width="85%" valign="middle"><b><font color="#333399" face="Lucida Sans">Angel coming in for a landing....</font></b> <p><b><font face="Lucida Sans" color="#333399">I spoke with Tris earlier today and she was feeling much better today. Tris has been getting in her walking and she sounded much more alert and happy today. If all goes well she should &quot;bust outta da joint&quot; tomorrow! Please stop by her surgery page and send her an encouraging message. Thanks! </font></b></p></td> </tr></table>

kylakae 22 years, 3 months ago

<table border="0" width="100%"><tr> <td width="15%"><center><IMG SRC="http://www.dwarfworks.com/kyla/pictures/angelbear.gif" width="183" height="164"></center></td><td width="85%" valign="top"><b><font color="#663300" face="Lucida Sans" size="3">Angel Report....</font></b> <p><b><font face="Lucida Sans" color="#663300" size="3">I rang several times this morning to speak with Tris and got no answer.&nbsp; Finally, in a panic, I called her husband Jonathan who assured me that she was just fine when he saw her at the hospital a few hours earlier.&nbsp; It turns out that our Tris was tearing up the halls with her walking feet!&nbsp; *laugh*</font></b><p><b><font face="Lucida Sans" color="#663300" size="3">Tris says that she is experiencing some uncomfortable pain but that she is doing okay.&nbsp; Please keep her in your prayers and drop her a note to let her know you are thinking of her.&nbsp; She hopes to be able to return home on Thursday.</font></b></td> </tr></table>

susan N. 22 years, 3 months ago

Great job, Tris! I'm so glad you are doing well - hope your recovery is quick!
About Me
Neillsville, WI
Location
22.5
BMI
RNY
Surgery
01/14/2002
Surgery Date
Jan 01, 2002
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