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01-29-2006, 07:52 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2006 |
Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan |
Surgeon: Dr Randal Baker; Dr Ronald Ford (TT/BL) |
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Surgery tomorrow !! Newbie
Good morning, all. I'm a newbie here but have been browsing your board for awhile. My surgery is tomorrow and I can't believe it! I've been working toward this for the last year! I've been doing pretty good on the "nerves" end but they are starting to get to me BIGTIME today. Just need to get through today and tomorrow. 
Well I guess, that's about all I wanted to say. Just wanted to introduce myself and hoped to get some support for the nerves. *L*
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Beth
Little Victories; Grand Rapids, MI
Bariatric Support Group
CherishedTeddyBear-(TT Bear Lover)
The Poetry of Milady
New Beginnings: My Journey to LIFE
359(BMI: 58.8)/ 148(BMI: 24.3)
Highest/Current
Diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, high cholesterol,
peripheral vein disease, joint pain and 211 lbs GONE!! 
Century Club: July 3, 2006
ONE-derland: Dec. 22, 2006
Double Century: May 29, 2007
Goal: June 15, 2008
Lap RNY: 1/30/06-Dr Randal Baker
TT/BL: 09/21/07-Dr Ronald Ford
PS Revisions: 04/29/08-Dr Ronald Ford
Gallbadder removal: 06/09/08-Dr Randal Baker
"...if we pay attention to the fact that we can move,
breathe, feel, laugh, cry and notice sunsets,
there is cause for joy."
-Geneen Roth
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01-29-2006, 08:04 AM
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Good luck to you tomorrow. You'll do just fine. Don't panic, the doctors wouldn't have accepted you if there were any risks. Relax and enjoy today, tomorrow is a new Birthday for you!!
The first few days you'll be a little bit uncomfortable, but think of the new you and how you'll look this summer. I'll say some prayers for you and your surgical team tonite and tomorrow am.
Let us know how you do!!
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Singman
431/345/243/???
Started/Surgery/Current/Goal
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01-29-2006, 08:12 AM
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Location: La Mesa |
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Best wishes
Good luck and best wishes for a speedy recovery!
Keep us posted on your progress
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01-29-2006, 08:18 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2006 |
Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan |
Surgeon: Dr Randal Baker; Dr Ronald Ford (TT/BL) |
Age: 52 |
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Thank you, Singman!
Thank you for the welcome, the words of support and the prayers. They are all very much appreciated. I'm relaxing with my family today and taking ALOT of deep breathes.
I have total faith in the surgery team and my Dr. I'm an RN in the hospital that I'm having the surgery in and I have seen him "growup" from Internship to head of our Bariatric Program over the years. I guess the nerves are coming mostly from knowing "too much". *L*...I've taken care of Gastric Bypass patients in the ICU when there have been some serious complications.
Thanks again, I know I will be feeling your prayers.
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Beth
Little Victories; Grand Rapids, MI
Bariatric Support Group
CherishedTeddyBear-(TT Bear Lover)
The Poetry of Milady
New Beginnings: My Journey to LIFE
359(BMI: 58.8)/ 148(BMI: 24.3)
Highest/Current
Diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, high cholesterol,
peripheral vein disease, joint pain and 211 lbs GONE!!
Century Club: July 3, 2006
ONE-derland: Dec. 22, 2006
Double Century: May 29, 2007
Goal: June 15, 2008
Lap RNY: 1/30/06-Dr Randal Baker
TT/BL: 09/21/07-Dr Ronald Ford
PS Revisions: 04/29/08-Dr Ronald Ford
Gallbadder removal: 06/09/08-Dr Randal Baker
"...if we pay attention to the fact that we can move,
breathe, feel, laugh, cry and notice sunsets,
there is cause for joy."
-Geneen Roth
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01-29-2006, 08:21 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2006 |
Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan |
Surgeon: Dr Randal Baker; Dr Ronald Ford (TT/BL) |
Age: 52 |
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Thanks TM!
I will definitely let you know how things went and my postop progress.
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Beth
Little Victories; Grand Rapids, MI
Bariatric Support Group
CherishedTeddyBear-(TT Bear Lover)
The Poetry of Milady
New Beginnings: My Journey to LIFE
359(BMI: 58.8)/ 148(BMI: 24.3)
Highest/Current
Diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, high cholesterol,
peripheral vein disease, joint pain and 211 lbs GONE!!
Century Club: July 3, 2006
ONE-derland: Dec. 22, 2006
Double Century: May 29, 2007
Goal: June 15, 2008
Lap RNY: 1/30/06-Dr Randal Baker
TT/BL: 09/21/07-Dr Ronald Ford
PS Revisions: 04/29/08-Dr Ronald Ford
Gallbadder removal: 06/09/08-Dr Randal Baker
"...if we pay attention to the fact that we can move,
breathe, feel, laugh, cry and notice sunsets,
there is cause for joy."
-Geneen Roth
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01-29-2006, 08:36 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2005 |
Location: Southbay area |
Surgeon: Dr. Mueller |
Age: 29 |
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Be strong
Congrats on your re-birth tomarrow. Sweety it is normal to have your nerves everywhere the day before. Hopefully you will be so tired on your surgery date there will be no worries. If you can go out and do somethings for your self, like get your toes done or some of those back massages in the mall. I am sure you will be fine once you are there, banded with your hospital gown on ready to be wheeled back. Smile you are almost to the losing side.
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01-29-2006, 10:03 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2005 |
Location: El Cajon |
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GOOD LUCK Milady, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Christina
330 /310/142/160
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Surgery done/Dr.Callery
03/24/06 
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01-29-2006, 10:51 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2005 |
Location: Texas |
Age: 40 |
Posts: 478 |
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I was a mess before! You will be great, just try to remember why you are doing this and you will be fine.
Prayers coming your way!
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Gina
386/ 166/190
220 pounds gone!!!!
Century Club May 26, 2006
DOUBLE Century Club 4/11/2007
GOAL 3/20/2007
Tummy tuck/skin removal July 2, 2007
Lap RNY 12/21/2005 Dr. Stewart
Perfection is not the goal....
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01-29-2006, 11:12 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2005 |
Location: New York City |
Age: 31 |
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Milady, i hear you! you are going to be fine! I am going through the exact same thing (my surgery is on tuesday) but you are doing the right thing by reach out for support! please let us know how you are doing when you get home
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Miryam
Lap RNY 1/31/06
Dr. Shah, New York City
pre-op/current/goal
264/187/130
I'm in ONEderland!!!!!!
25 lbs down as of 3/1/06
38 lbs down as of 3/28/06
42 lbs down as of 4/3/06
47 lbs down as of 4/24/06
53 lbs down as of 5/2/06
65 lbs down as of 5/31/06
74 lbs down as of 6/30/06
77 lbs down as of 7/31/06
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01-29-2006, 12:44 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2005 |
Location: BC, Canada |
Surgeon: Dr. Nohr |
Age: 40 |
Posts: 4,564 |
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well that makes 3 of us this week that I know of. best to 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/ 152-157/180
start/ now/goal
BMI 45.7/22.1-24/26.2
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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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