Shelster

Hi All -

I can't tell you how much this website has meant to me although I have been a somewhat silent onlooker. So much info on day to day living, it's terrific.

I had my surgery last Wed, 4/6 - open GB in Phx, AZ. Had to pay cash - Pacificare declined my surgery.

Anyway, was home by Friday night (expedient discharge due to the cash pay) and am getting better each day. My stomach region is still quite achy and I can't sleep through the night yet but my day's are good, especially mornings. Getting the water and protein done is a challenge but I am trying real hard and coming real close.

Thanks for all the info you all put out there. I'm sure there are a lot more silent onlookers like me that get a lot of support here.

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Shelly 5'8"
Surgery 4/6/05 Open
247/230/150

VanessaSFL

Welcome to the forum.Im glad your doing well.
Take care...vanessa

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Van


Lap RNY March,21 2005
280/130

VPA BEAR

Blueyz

Shelly~

Glad to hear everything went well. We are all here to support you.

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Blueyz
Open 7/14/04 w/Dr. Callery 4 years out
239/103/125 below Goal fluctuating between 108-115
BMI 18.8~Dr. C is ok with my weight...yeah

Official Scale Whore # 27 (Recovered..I threw mine out!!)

pambragg

Shelly,
Welcome to the losing side. Just take things one day at a time. We don't call this "hell week" for nothing. One of our very special people's has moved to your area, her name is Karen and she is a wealth of knowledge and support. You might want to private e-mail her. Good luck, take care of yourself and I am glad you found this forum, it's been a lifesaver for me.

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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"

"You are the only one who can make the difference. Whatever your dream is, go for it."

Meaghan

Hey Shelly,

Congrats on day 5! Had my surgery on Friday...released after begging Monday. It's so nice not to be stuck with needles every 3-6 hours!

I feel your pain about paying out of pocket - it was an exclusion in my policy.

I'm jealous you are on protein... my doc put me on clear liquids/jello/broth until Saturday.

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Meaghan
LAP GB
4/8/05
5'7"
238/138/125 (I secretly wish!)

LizardQueen

Great to hear your feeling so well. It is hard to get the liquids down at first-It will get easier. Glad you aren't an on looker anymore! This is a great group for support and questions. To other on lookers- Join in, the more the merrier!

tazbabygirl69

Congratulations on coming through alright.

I was just wondering where you had your surgery? I'm in Phoenix, AZ as well and will be at St. Luke's (if I am approved).

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Tanya
Lap RNY 11/17/05 Dr. Fang
5'4"
Pre-op/Current/Goal
269 /170/130
46/32/22
http://www.myspace.com/tazbabygirl69

Quote:

Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you too, can become great. Mark Twain (1835 – 1910)

watergirl

Congratulations on your surgery! We're here for you! Welcome to the family.

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Kim
On the road of life, it's not where you go, gut who's by your side that makes the difference.

Wherever you go....there you are.

Wrinkles only go where the smiles have been. - Jimmy Buffett

Lap RNY 8.9.04
266/130
Start BMI 41.6
Current BMI 19.9 I'm finally NORMAL! No longer Morbidly Obese, Obese or Overweight!

Myspace: My URL
http://www.myspace.com/h2o_woman