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JODI020770 20 years ago
JJ: Glad to hear everything went well. Those first couple of weeks are a little bit rough, but I am sure you will be feeling better in no time at all especially with the beautiful warm weather we have been happy. Congrats to you for being on the other side!!! - Jodi :)
tammy2tu 20 years ago
Thanks so much to everybody who has posted here for your support and well-wishes! I'm grateful for your encouragement and support. My surgery (open RNY) on 5/7 and hospital stay went well. The staff at Provena Mercy were very attentive and sympathetic, and seemed genuinely supportive of me and each other WLS patient. I was released from the hospital on 5/9. Had no problems walking or tolerating food once I got it. Now that I'm home, I'm just trying to keep comfortable (I own one comfortable chair -- my bed and every other piece of furniture aren't very friendly at this post-op stage!), do my walking and breathing exercises, and take my painkillers as needed (which is frequent). My incision area is really quite painful, and I suspect I may be allergic to the staples, although none of the hospital or WISH Center personnel seems to think it's allergy as opposed to just the trauma of surgery. In any event, I'm hoping the worst will be over in the next couple of days, because it does make it difficult to do just about anything.
Tessy716 20 years ago
Best of luck with your surgery. I will have ya in my prayers for a painfree and speedy recovery. ~~T
Joanne M. 20 years ago
Hi,JJ, you're almost there! I'm doing my pcp insurance diet. Bummer! Take one day at a time and remember to think skinny thoughts. Godspeed. Joanne
Darlilly1313 20 years ago
JJ,congratulations on the start of your new journey. I hope that everything goes smoothly for you.I wish you all the best.
Diane B. 20 years ago
Hi JJ! Big congratulations on your surgery date! I bet you are so excited! Just hang in there and try to be patient! Don’t worry if you are nervous, scared, excited or go through a thousand of different emotions. This is all normal, so go with the flow! Remember that we’re all family here and we’re here to give you our support, lend an ear and not judge. I just wanted you to know that I was thinking about you today and that you are in my thoughts and prayers for a successful, problem-free surgery and recovery. I’m so happy for you. Soon you will be on the other side and will join the ranks of the losers. Get ready for your life to change forever. Wishing you much success in your weight-loss journey. Hugs to you today. God bless, DI from NJ – Lap RNY, 12/09/03
Frvsnt O. 20 years ago
Congratulations on your surgery date! I have some Zen Wisdom for you - Nothing exists but momentarily...One thing flows into another...observe things as they are, let everything go as it goes. This is to put everything under control in its widest sense. --- Congratulations on your surgery date and may God keep you close to his side as you travel your new journey. You will have ups and downs. You can always turn to us, your AMOS family, we will give support, comfort and encouragement. You will find this will be the best thing you could ever have done for yourself as well as your family. I know that was true for me. Keep us posted when you reach the "other" side. I pray for a speedy and easy recovery for you. Don’t forget to update your profile at least monthly. We all like to see how we are doing!!! Make sure you take pictures. It’s great to see the new you emerge!!! Not to mention the look on YOUR face when you look at those pictures and compare them in a few months! It’ll be a BIG WOW!!! Good luck and God Bless!!! RNY 10/31/03 down 93 pounds!!! Deneise
Karen N. 20 years ago
Best wishes and extra prayers for smooth surgery and recovery. A positive mental attitude is your best preparation pre-op and throughout the next exciting year! You'll do great with this life-saving tool*
Teribel 20 years ago
JJ, Best wishes on your upcoming surgery. You won't regret it! I hope you have a problem free, speedy recovery. We'll save you a seat on the losers bench.