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05-16-2008 11:41 PM - permalink
pebitpeb

Tina the sippy cup has me laughing, but I am glad you are getting preparred. I too am a guzzler and when I was in my first 3 months after surgery did great with sips. Today I can take a double mouth worth of liquid, as I still like to have a "little guzzle", but my body has developed defense mechanisms to try and prevent the stomach from becoming full to quickly, or maybe my fear has directed my brain to react as I dont like the full stomach feeling at all.

Well it is 7:30 here and we are off to start to prepare ourselves and luggage for our trip next Tuesday.

Have a great weekend Tina and will be in touch soon.

Hugs
Paul
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05-16-2008 06:40 AM - permalink
pebitpeb

Tina,
I just noticed that I am 364 days older than you, as August 13, 1962 is my birthday. and now are rebirth dates are going to be one year and 11 days different. That is cool.

I wish you all the best for your surgery, be strong, be positive, dont think to much about it.

Good for you to enjoy the frappicinos until now and great that you stopped with the soda already. I think that I ate what I wanted until the surgery, as the system here in Italy or at my surgeon and dr was not the same as many go through in the USA, at least there is not fasting, liquid dieting or dieting expected prior to the surgery, they hope you dont gain alot of weight between pre-op testings and the actual operation which on average is 3.5 months.

It is truely a wonderful gift to have come so far in my first year. I am truely grateful for the support of my partner who has literally held my hand through every moment, as he was my voice, my guide, my caregiver, my parent and much more all in one. He deserves a gold medal for going through the operation with me, as well as the support of family and friends and the Italian and American forums I am members on.

You will do great Tina, be patient with yourself and go slowly, do as suggested my your surgeon/dr and get all the support you can, surround yourself with it, I believe it really has helped me. I am here as well as the other members, and for me it is a pleasure to be able to help others take this wonderful journey.

I send you warm wishes for a great operation. Talk with you soon.

Abbracci(hugs)
Paul
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05-14-2008 05:23 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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04-26-2008 01:38 AM - permalink
pebitpeb

Happily accepted your friends request, thanks for asking me. Have a good evening and look forward to chatting again soon.
Paul
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04-11-2008 08:48 PM - permalink
buttons08

Hey Its me again... Hey I deleted some of your message on my side but I don't know how to make my list messages shorter and instead of saying deleted by button08....if you know can you please let me know....take care
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04-11-2008 08:33 PM - permalink
buttons08

Hey tina,

How are you doing? Things are going pretty well... But I wanted to share this with you I find this magazine at Hastings its called WSL it has a lot of great info. Its about 7 Dollars but you can but a sub for 24.95 a year.... Sorry I haven't updated my pictures yet...I still trying to find some....I am not a really big on pictures... But anyway....once I do I will let you know.... Take care you.... and talk to you later. Tracey
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04-11-2008 08:18 PM - permalink
MiladyB

Hey there Tina, just checking in with you to see how things are going. Did you finally get your things scheduled? I know you were having trouble with your pcp's office last we talked. I hope you have good news for me.
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04-09-2008 05:58 PM - permalink
buttons08

hey tina,

I am trying to play mind over matter with this. he he..... The stuff I drink is called Nectur. Don't buy the Twisted Cherry after a while it start tasting like cough med. I drink the caribean cooler. its good. If you like pina coloda...Next I will lose the salad and have nothing to eat except the these control bars. I bought at my doctors office. But anyway. I can't believe that its almost here. Your date will coming up soon. I am here for you. So as I get out of the hospital and home and feeling good then I will post my experience....So you'll have a basic ideal.....And what to take with you and not to take with you.... I better go. ......take care you are in my thoughts.
Tracey
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04-08-2008 06:05 PM - permalink
buttons08

Hey Tina,

I Thought I Would Say Howdy..... I've Been Busy. Today I Started My Pre Opp And Then On The 15th I Have Nothing But Potein Drinks....nothing To Eat. Right Now I Am Drinking Two Protein Drinks A Day And Eating A Small Salad For Lunch. Yum Yum.... But I Just Thought I Drop You A Line. Oh My Surgery Is On The 25th. How Did Go With The Doctors? I Saw This Article Online About A New Gastic Bypass Surgery They Can Go Through The Mouth Now But Only A Few Doctors Are Doing This Now. But Anyway Take Care.
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04-06-2008 11:42 PM - permalink
lifeismypoetry

Hey Misty..

Thank you.. I love fairys so I decided that would be my pic... Did you check out my album of fairys.. There are some really cute ones in it.. I need to download more, but I haven't gotten to it...

How are you doing??? I have seen your posts. You are very active on TT. I am trying, but since I haven't had surger it seems like my opinion isn't worth a hill of beans until I have the surgery...*argh..

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About Me

About lifeismypoetry

Biography

I am a down to earth person and very easy going, but I might end up a little grumpy after surgery.

Location

Orcutt, Cali

Interests

reading

Surgeon

Dr Theodore Khalili

Hospital

Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles

Body Mass Index (BMI) Range

30+

Body Mass Index (BMI)

43

Signature

Tina

I could use all the wisdom that anyone can offer..

Gastric Bypass

269 / 196 /130 Surgery date: May 29, 2008
1 week - 254
3 wks - 246
7 wks - 232

Beginning BMI 43.0
Current BMI 31.6

onederland - 10/17/08

Dr. Theodore Khalili at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles Cali