Dara

Melanie and I have talked about this subject time and time again. It is SOOOOOO important for us to take our medication and supplements religiously. In rare cases, it can mean the difference between life as a healthy person and death! If we don't, consequences may not be revealed for years, but the lack of vitamins and nutrients will catch up with us eventually.

I'll never forget Woody's post about his dear wife. Her planned plastic surgery had to be postponed because they found she had lesions on her brain. Guess what caused them? A thiamine deficiency, because she had stopped taking her vitamins! Geez, lesions on the brain?!?! Now, THAT'S scary.

Please don't be tricked into thinking you're okay if your labs are normal. Down the road, they probably won't be...and it might be too late to reverse any problems then!

In Melanie's case, she now realizes it probably would have been better to take the Actigall and suffer the side effects...especially since the Actigall was a short-term medication. Melanie is truly the poster girl for WLS. She's a wonderful success and my mentor. This situation just emphasizes that we all must be diligent with EVERYTHING we do to maintain our good health.

Melanie, I hope and pray that your surgery is done lap. You know I'm pullin' for ya! Love ya!

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Dara
Open RNY 4/27/04 Dr. Callery
10-15 lbs. above goal weight and okay with it