Carl D

Well I am home YEA!!! The surgery went smoothly and I am doing great. I was there with one woman who does not have a computer so she can't get the online support. She was having a difficult time so I was very encouraging with her and we did several laps of the 3rd floor today before I left. She was still there needing more test done so I don't know id she will leave today or not. Now my problem will be taking it easy while I am at home. I don't do laying about easily.

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Carl D
Open 1/31/05
Dr. Callery
313/267/170

Jeanie

I'm glad that you're home, and everything is GOOD! I got bored when I was home also, but luckly I had my nephew to play video games with. I also would just go for a walk if I felt like I was getting "cabin fever". Have someone take you for dirves also. Those were my saving grace.

Dara

Carl, buddy:

WELCOME HOME! It's great to see you post so quickly. You must be feeling pretty good.

You might think you're doing really well, but just don't test your stamina right now. Don't get too far away from a bed.

Rest, rest, rest...sip, sip, sip. You'll be just fine.

Welcome to the other side, bro.

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

mpherrera2000

Congrtulations! Carl, I can't believe how soon you posted! You must be feeling great and you seem to be in good spirits. I can only hope for the same. God bless you to a speedy recovery.

Take care

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Mary
Lap 2/16/05
Dr. C
5'4"
285 /273 /145 / 130
consult/pre-op/current/goal

Emerald

Carl! I'm so glad things went well for you! It's wonderful to see you on here so soon. Congratulation!!

You will have to give us more details as you are feeling better. You're the leader of our pack, dude! hehehe Take care of yourself!

Emmy

HAMPTON5555

Congrats on you speedy return Carl!!

I can only offer the great words sent to me upon my return home
.....SIP....WALK....REST, REPEAT!!!

they are words to live by for the fisrt weeks. Do'nt worry about laying about too much, keep moving it helps!!!

Rain

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Rain
12-27-04 Dr. Callery (Open RNY)
296 before pre-op
285/164/155 5'7"1/2

"Where you are matters more, if you remember where you've been."
"It's the journey, not the destination!!!"

bridgetgirl

Has an addiction to this forum! LOL Glad you made it safe and sound... woo hoo. Big hugs to you Carl!

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J.Bridget Fisher aka koi-pea
2/9/04 lap 5'11"
298/170-trying to lose another 10

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Christina

Hi Carl,

I tried calling yesterday but they said they didn't have you in the computer. So I figured it was yet another glitch on their account. Sorry about that buddy!!!

I am so glad you are home.. and let me just be one of the first to welcome you to the other side!! Life can be so wonderful on this side, and so challenging too!! We'll all get through it together though, I suspect.

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Christina
Open RNY 03/31/2004
274/128/137 (131 Per Dr. C)
BMI: 47 / 22

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Carl D

Well trying to get comfortable in bad last night was a nightmare. My partner had to sleep in the other bedroom. I finally got t he pillows right and then this morning at 4:00 I woke up laying on the Q bag, I check it out and it was empty so I took it out. Now I have a little more freedom. I have been walking this morning checking e-mails and sipping!! My breathing great and I have good energy but I am taking things slowly (for me that is). My biggest fear now is that my dog is going to jump on my belly. I am protecting it as much as possible. Well that's all for now I have a day of Harry Potter Movies planned gotta get busy.

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Carl D
Open 1/31/05
Dr. Callery
313/267/170

pambragg

Carl,

Welcome to the other side you LOSER!!!! I am glad to hear that you are doing well. Try not to overdo it for the first week or so, you will have more energy but tire quickly. Just remember, rest, sip, walk, rest, sip, walk. Wishing you a speedy recovery!

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Pam
Open 7/7/04 Dr Callery
333/130/150.........20 lbs below goal now!!
Start/current/goal
TT done 7/19/06
BMI pre-op 57.2
BMI now 21.6....OMG...I'm freaking "normal"

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