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05-03-2007, 03:34 PM
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Samantha's Story!
Well seeing as I am only 4 days from surgery I thought I would start my own thread! Surgery is Monday May 7th 2007.
I am very excited but a little bit nervous, Andy my husband is quite emotional, he told me I was beautiful last night, that was the first time he has ever told me that and we have been together for 22 years!! My kids really don't want too talk to much about the surgery as they know there are risks and they just want me home in one piece. I had my final day at work today and my office got together a lovely basket of goodies to use whilst in hospital and at home, including magazines, DVD's and lots of "body treats", a fancy mug, & even a couple of my favourite pairs of chenille socks! Very sweet of them, I told them I didn't want any fuss but all my staff showed up today to wish me luck! I have applied for EI so that should go through OK, word of warning don't take your accumulated vacation pay right before you plan on going on EI as the government say that that will be income for the first 2 weeks and then you have to wait another 2 weeks!!! So I revoked my holiday pay and now only have to wait 2 weeks before the EI will kick in. I make pretty good moula so will miss not having a proper income for 2 months! My mother flies in from the UK on Saturday and will stay here for a month. Andy is working nights friday and saturday but we will have a night together sunday WAHOO!! here are some photos of my basket of goodies!  
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Open RNY May 7th 2007 Gymrat #45!  SW/CW/GW 5'4" = Shortass! 296/183/160 -113lbs WAHOO!!! 23lbs to goal! ONEDERLAND!........reached finally on Jan 18 2008 CENTURY CLUB!!........reached on Jan 25th 2008 The only way from here is DOWN BABY DOWN! WOOT PrincessBear Samantha |
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05-03-2007, 05:48 PM
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Samm....ohhhh I get to be the first to post and wish you the very best! You are in good hands....so exciting for you to finally have your surgery!
Very nice people at work to get this basket for you.
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Lisa aka....Canadian Bear and her Canadian Bear Cubs! Open RNY - Jan 30, 2006 Tummy Tuck - June 4, 2007 314/152/180 start/now/goal BMI 45.7/22.1/26.2 ````````````````````````` Century Club - Sept 12, 2006, Overweight Club - Oct 19, 2006, One-der-land - Nov 8, 2006, Below Goal - Jan 30, 2007 - Anniversary Date! Holding Below Goal - 2 year surgery anniversary! 
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05-03-2007, 06:47 PM
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How sweet!! You will be in my thoughts and can't wait to hear about your journey to the losers bench!!
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Andrea.....mommy to twins Surgery date 04/09/07  San Antonio, TX University Heath Systems 420/388/220/190 Highest/day of surgery/current/goal 200 lbs gone forever!!! Starting BMI 62 Current BMI 32 Went from a 5X/6X -34/36 to a 0X-14/16 and some 18/20 Open RNY |
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05-03-2007, 06:53 PM
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What a sweet staff you have!! I wish you the best of luck, and will be warming a spot on the losers bench for you!
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Blessings, Whitney  272/243/123.5/135 Highest/Pre-op/Current/Goal GBS 3/7/06 Dr. Stanley Klein -Torrance, CA Hernia Repair/Tummy Tuck 3/9/07!!!! 148.5 pounds and 64.5 inches gone forever!! GOAL REACHED 2/6/07!!! Ducksack Member#3! And TTBear Blondbear!! www.myspace.com/horsegalwhit |
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05-03-2007, 09:22 PM
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SO pleased for you!
And what a neat bunch of folks at work! Look forward to seeing you on the lighter side...
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Lisa M Lap RNY - 9/26/05 surgery/lowest/goal Weight: 303/137/150 BMI: 56/25.1/27.4 Now in maintenance stage, with desired weight range: 150-153 pounds Current weight: 153 Updated 1/8/07 "Never be bullied into silence. Never allow yourself to be made a victim. Accept no one's definition of your life; define yourself." Harvey Fierstein  Quote:
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05-04-2007, 05:34 AM
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That basket was great. What thoughtful people. Good Luck on Monday. What time is your surgery on Monday? Who will be posting an update on you?
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LoriAnn 5'7.5"Lap RNY: 9/25/06 307.9/154.6/145 Pre-Op(highest)/Current/Goal Last Edited 4/28/08 Century Club - 3/31/07 Onederland - 4/30/07 Size 8: 12/15/07 -- I have reached Single Digit clothing sizes!!!!! LESS THAN HALF OF MY STARTING WEIGHT!!!!! - 12/24/07 TT Gym Rat #20 "Destiny is no matter of chance. It is a matter of choice. It is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved." - William Jennings Bryan |
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05-04-2007, 06:21 AM
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That is so great your office did got you that basket, I am sure you will enjoy it.
Good luck with your surgery on Monday, can't wait to hear how things go for you and on your new journey on the loosing side.
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Ronette  http://www.myspace.com/hrcdavis 320/314/214/150 Highest/Pre-op/Current/Goal TT Gym Rat Club Member #6 Surgery June 4, 2007 100 lbs gone for good...  I finally hit Century Club Feb 4, 2008 14 lbs to ONEDERLAND, wondering if it will ever happen?? 
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05-04-2007, 07:47 AM
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Good luck Monday! And with people like that to work with, you'll be motivated to have a speedy recovery so you can get back to them!
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Cynthia I live in my own little world, but it's okay because they know me here. Height 5'2" Highest: 335 Surgery:328.6 Current: 227.6 (as of 1/9/08) Goal: Who cares? I feel great! Surgery Date: 2/12/07 Open Roux-en-Y at The Miriam Hospital, RI TT Gym Rat #11 PhoenixBear |
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05-04-2007, 12:39 PM
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So excited for you! What an awesome staff you have! (can they call the people I work with??? Hmmm???)
I can not wait to watch your progress... Good luck.. and enjoy those goodies
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Jen 361/325/234/180 Start/Day of Surgery/Current/Goal July 9, 2007.. my re-birthday! Century Club: November 17, 2007 127 Pounds Lost... I'm not Going to Miss them or even TRY to find them.. they can stay lost!! (And if you see them... RUN.. you dont want them either!) "Life is 10% what happens to you, and 90% how you respond to it" ~~ Lou Holtz 
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