Baron Patrick

Hi Karrie;

I'm the exception - not the rule. I had my surgery first thing in the morning, and was up and bouncing around the next day - just ask Donna (sdgrrl). I've had no complications or anything except for a couple dumping episodes, and the ever popular mood-swings. Hell, I didn't even use my pain-pump. I went in on a Tuesday, came home that Friday, and on Saturday morning I showered, dressed and ready to go shopping with my wife (yes, I'm crazy!)

Everyone is different, and everyone will have their own complications and issues to deal with. Like the others said, it's normal to feel apprehension the days before. Just take it one day at a time, and know there are thousands of people who've gone down the same road!

Please let us know how your doing as soon as you can after the surgery.

We DO care!

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Baron Patrick

It Ain't Over Till I Say It's Over-And I Won!
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Top / Pre / Current / My Goal
280 / 263 / 190 / 180


LAP RNY 5/29/07
TT Gym Rat Club Member #19

bigbearjeff

Before surgery I woke up every day in fear of my life. My routine was mundane, I was miserable. Every day I was fearful of having a heart attack. Everything ached, my back drove me nuts, and I would come home everyday and look down at my swollen ankles and feet. The thought to bed another night with my Darth Vader Mask for sleep apnea made me sick to my stomach. I kept thinking how can I go on like this? I did not want to be a burden to my kids when they started pumping out grandchildren. I wanted to be a helper instead.

I have been very fortunate, and endured no complications. My blood pressure is great now, I feel great, and would not have changed a thing.

Being nervous or frightened about surgery is normal, but be prepared for a new life. The old life will need to end. The tool helps a lot, but you still have to do the job.

I wish you all the best,

Jeff

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BigBearJeff
329/229/220
Was/Am/Want to be
Surgery 10/22/2007

"100 pounds donated to the Star Jones Denial Fund!!!"

Jeri

I was scared but knew I was doing the right thing. There are so many unknowns with WLS...there is plenty to be scared of but if you are confident in your decision it will all work out.

Hang in there. It will be fine.

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Jeri
Lap RNY 10/30/2007


Height 5' 5 1/2"
HighestCurrent/Goal
278/243.6/199

God grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change;
courage to change the things I can;
and wisdom to know the difference.