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Frvsnt O. 21 years, 7 months ago

Good MORNING - and a Happy TWO YEAR Re-birthday to you!!! I found this quote and just love it! When running up a hill, it’s alright to give up as many times as you wish – as long as your feet keep moving. By - Shoma Morita M.D. I can only imagine that your experience has been wonderful. Full of changes and new experiences. Congratulations to YOU!!! If you have an opportunity and/or haven’t already, please stop by and update your profile! We’d all love to know how well you’ve progressed!!! If you have a few moments, please take the time to send well wishes to your fellow “re-birthday” buddies!!! It’s a great boost to them as well as yourself. Have a FANTASTIC DAY! RNY 10/31/03 257/136 at GOAL!!! - I know the south has been battered badly with all the recent storms. I hope it hasn't caused too much harm or damage to your, your family or friends. Be safe!

Naes Wls J. 22 years, 11 months ago

CONGRATULATIONS on your great wt loss. You are doing a great job. hang in there and stay focused. hugs

MommaAngel 23 years, 2 months ago

HI ANGELA Can I say (((((((WOW)))))) That is a awesome weight loss. You should be very proud of yourself. Keep up great job your doing.LORD BLESS

MrsW 23 years, 5 months ago

Angela, it's a good thing you had the opportunity to see your PaPa before he passed. It sounds like you now have a wonderful angel watching over you. God bless you

Karen N. 23 years, 5 months ago

You have my prayers ans sympathy for the loss of your grandfather. As for you, please get to the doctor TODAY. Sounds like you have an infecyion brewing and it needs immediate care

kd 23 years, 5 months ago

Angela: I am so sorry to read about your Papa passing. I know you must be crushed, but just think, he is now home with Jesus!! He is in no more pain, no more suffering! Take care, and I will keep you in my prayers. God Bless.

Sharon Neva 23 years, 5 months ago

ANGELA~~ SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR GRANDFATHER <I>Perhaps they are not stars in the sky, but rather openings where our loved ones shine down to let us know they are happy</I> It's sounds like you've had a really rough month. Sorry to hear that you've been so sick. I hope that each day finds you feeling better.

Gramma K. 23 years, 6 months ago

Hi Angela, I had the same experience of nausea for the first four weeks. (Also went thru the "what have I done?" stage then too. Then one day I woke up and the nausea was gone completely. The only time I get it now is if I overeat. I also plateaued from 3-7 weeks and then the scale started moving again. So you sound pretty normal! Hang in there, it does get better...especially when you HAVE to go shopping because all your clothes are WAY too baggy! It's an amazing experience. Keep on keepin on! Kathy Pearl

DawnInMpls 23 years, 6 months ago

Angela, I see this question almost every day- I posted this to the message board a couple of days ago. RECENT POST-OPS AND SOON TO BE POST-OPS You MAY have these some or all of these symptoms AFTER your surgery: 1. PAIN - Some people breeze through the surgery, saying that previous procedures they had were much worse. Most people hurt alot. Expect pain, and be sure to demain pain management from the hospital staff. If you aren't getting what you need when you ask for it in the hospital after repeated requests- have a family or friend advocate for you. Pain will continue when you go home and may continue for weeks after. Unexplained increases in pain should be followed up with your doctor. 2. ALTERED TASTE OR APPETITE - Beverages (even water!) and food can taste odd or just plain disgusting. Part of this is related to the anesthesia in your system, and these symptoms may last up to 2 months after your procedure. Things will begin to taste more normal in time, but don't be surprised that some of your old favorites don't have the same appeal. 3. DEPRESSION - again this is related to anesthesia (see #2 above) and this can happen to people who have never suffered it before. Depend on your support network even more at this time, and get help if you find you cannot cope. 3. HEAD HUNGER and/or FOOD GRIEF - You cannot eat the way you used to- this is why you chose this surgery. Food, a great coping mechanism has been taken away from you along with parts of your stomach. Your brain was not operated on- and you will have to deal with finding another coping strategy to replace your food. Seek out new nurturing ways to soothe yourself. 4. PLATEAUS - The scale will be both your friend and your enemy. If you can bear it, give away your scale and weigh yourself only at your doctor. Plateaus can happen at any time, and without any reason. Combat this by using other gauges of success. Take your picture pre-op or immediately post-op and regularly after. Can't stand your picture taken? Measure yourself instead, and again regularly. Before you freak out that the scale hasn't budged or worse, gone up a pound or two, compare your non-scale progress and LOOK AT THE BIG PICTURE. If you are following your doctors instructions- YOU WILL LOSE AGAIN! Remember everyone one is different- I hope that your WLS journey is smooth and you are happy.

Sharon Neva 23 years, 6 months ago

ANGELA ~~ GLAD TO HEAR THAT YOU'RE DOING SO WELL~~ May Each New Day Find You Feeling Better.... There are so many people thinking nice thoughts about you and wishing you a quick, easy recovery