BillH

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Last Activity: 05-15-2008 12:20 PM

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05-14-2008 04:19 PM - permalink
pebitpeb

Hi Friends,

My one year anniversary is coming up on May 18 and I have just added a new album under my profile pebitpeb, "My Journey". I have photos taken over the past 5 years of my life and if you click on any photo there is a caption attached.

It is hard to believe that only one year ago I was preparring to go into a hospital in Pisa, Italy and receive an operation that would give me a wonderful new life. Getting the surgery had become something that I had given up on when still living in the USA, however when I moved to Italy 2 years ago, it became attainable. Who would have ever thought living in Italy and having gastric bypass, abdominoplasty and getting my hip replaced all in 1year. It really is appropriate though as moving to Italy, new language, new culture, new experiences, new person and a terrific new life.

I give thanks for the support I have received here and look forward to continuing this journey as part of this great TT family.

Paul
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04-28-2008 10:38 PM - permalink
ASAMVIAN

Bill
Maybe you can help me since we are so close on our surgery date? I am pretty new to this forum and struggling alittle bit.

I am exactly 2 weeks post op. Surgery date 04/14/08 . Still diebetic but I used to take 6 pills now take one. I have lost approx. 30 lbs since surgery date but I am having two problems that I need help with .
1. I cant seem to get on a schedule. With meals, pills/vitamins, liguids, protien. I have also ran out of ideas. Can I get suggestions of other members meal plans at this particular time in surgery. Doctor said I can move on to other foods but to slowly go from puree to..... Some foods I can eat 2oz or so and others I can only eat maybe 1/2Tsp and I am full.No more can go down.Sometimes I just miss the meal. I wonder if this pouch swrinks if I can eat??? Do you have a menu plan I might be able to look at ?

2. Secondly, I cant seem to quench my thirst. My refrigerated is full of all sugar free drinks. It's just not working. I like em one day and hate it the next day. Even my favorite water taste yucky. I was never been a picky drinker or eater. This is so strange for me.

Any suggestions???????
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04-21-2008 03:50 AM - permalink
pebitpeb

Bill, I am so happy to read that you have arrived home and have great support, plus you are feeling great. This is all terific news.
Paul
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04-16-2008 06:23 PM - permalink
Katie Belle

Aloha Bill! Just wanted to congratulate you on this day and send warm thoughts your way!!
Katie Belle
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04-15-2008 06:22 AM - permalink
Grammy O

Bill,

You are wonderful. Thank you for your support. I just posted a thread about keeping fingers and toes crossed, for I am submitting my paperwork today for approval. I know that things happen for a reason and yeah it is heck waiting.

As for you my friend, just one more day. You must be going crazy with excitement, anticipation and anxiousnous. I am all that for you! Everything is going to be great for you and then in just a short period of time, you can get that new "hip" you so desperatly need.

I will be thinking about you and may God's blessings be with you during your journey.

God Bless
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04-14-2008 02:13 PM - permalink
pebitpeb

Bill,
Wednesday is the big day and I will be thinking about you and it is with my heart that I know you will be ok through the proceedure.
I am sorry that you are experiencing extra pain at this time due to the hip medication being taken away. This is the first step in getting the pain out of your life once and for all and taking care of the hip.
All continues to go ona forward path here, each day a little better than the day before.
I send you many positive thoughts and it is with much confidence I know that everything is going to go quickly and before you know it this step will be completed. You have done such a wonderful job in preparring for theis moment.
All the best to you Bill.
I look forward to hearing how you are doing afterward.
Paul
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04-14-2008 12:02 AM - permalink
AnnieH

Hey Bill! Just wanted to wish you all the bestfor the big day
God Bless!
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04-02-2008 07:07 AM - permalink
pebitpeb

Ciao Amici,
Come stai? Qui tutto é posto. Ho fatto terapia ogni giorno alla Don Nocchi terapia ospedale. La mia nuova anca é meglio ogni giorno. Ok, basta italiano lezione per oggi.
Hello Friends,
How are you? Here everything is good. I make therapy every day at the Don Nocchi therapy hospital. My new hip is better every day. Ok enough Italian lesson for today.
I and my partner have given our deposit for the cruise and we are hoping that we will get to meet you fabulous friends from the site here. I spoke to Claire this week as some of the Italian folks are interested in joining us on our Cruise, they have a forum here that Bernardo, my partner is involved in on my behalf, because I am not so brave to post in the Italian language yet. But I am thinking this could really be fun for our two groups to meet and a great way to make new friends from Italia.
I am hoping that everyone is feeling well, enjoying the new spring and if you are still cold that soon the sun will be warming you up.
Si sentiamo presto. (Talk to you soon)
Take good care.
Paul
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04-02-2008 06:36 AM - permalink
pebitpeb

Ciao Bill, come stai? (How are you) Tutto é posto qui. (Everything is good here).
I am thinking that you must me getting excited for your upcoming proceedure.
I have posted some new photos on my site today from some photos I took yesterday at Bernardo's parents home here in Carrara.
Ciao
Paul
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04-01-2008 05:12 PM - permalink
nikkibeat

Yes, it is your way with words that crack me up... I loved the "even a magic bullet could not blend" comment! I know where you are coming from.
I am also a minister. I am a children's minister for a non-denominational church... Exactly what is Obaba's real demonination anyway?

I never really realized this page existed. I guess there is still alot I can learn about this site!
Have a great evening!
-Nikki
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About Me

About BillH

Biography

gotta get healthy so I can get "bionic"--need new hip!

Location

Suburban Chicago: Downers Grove, IL

Interests

golf, golf, golf, fishing, movies, reading, and the Cubs! (Did I mention golf?}

Occupation

I am a parish minister with my clergy spouse

Surgeon

Dr. Jeffrey Rosen

Hospital

Advocate Good Samaritan in Downers Grove, IL

Body Mass Index (BMI) Range

<18.5

Body Mass Index (BMI)

47
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largest known wt: 379
surgical weight, 4/16/08: 298
current wt, 4/28/08: 285
goal weight for hip replacement: 200lbs
ultimate goal: 160lbs