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Linda H. 24 years, 8 months ago

It's one year since my surgery and I have lost over 130 pounds. I haven't weighed myself in a couple of weeks...I don't even have a scale in the house. I'm feeling great. I'm down to regular size clothing and the selection is overwhelming at times. I still migrate to the "Womens Section" but the 1X are really too big. I still don't eat chicken..but that's a small price to pay for success I have had. My butt is no longer numb 8-), and my scars are almost invisible. I did go through a bout of hair loss, mostly noticable to me, and not to anyone else. It seems to have stablized now though. At my 6 month check up my Selenium was low, but everything else was normal. It did take me about 6 months to get all my energy back, and I still like to take a 30 minute nap when I get home from work, but that is probably just old age.<BG> Thanks for all the prayers and good wishes....

Barbara I. 25 years, 8 months ago

Dear Linda, Congratulations on successfully reaching the "Other Side":) I hope the rest of your recovery goes smoothly and that you regain the feeling that you left "behind":) Sending Warm Healing Skinny thoughts your way:) ttfn 3 days & counting:)

Tina C. 25 years, 8 months ago

Barbara, my prayers will sure be with you on the 24th. Once you are on the other side your heart will become healthy and strong! You will put your new computer training to work for you, and be happy and successful! I wish you the best now and always, God Bless you.

Linda H. 25 years, 8 months ago

Surgery was delayed 6 hours, so that was a real bumer, but everything went fine once I got started. I did have my left but fall asleep, and it is still somewhat numb almost two weeks postop. My doctor thinks I must have been lying on the or table on a nerve. really a strange sensation. I left the hospital on Friday morning, and it was none too soon. I spent a week at the Mt Sinai's hotel and flew home today..Thank God. I was tired of living out of the hotel, and I missed my bed. 8-) When I saw Dr Herron on Friday, I had lost 15 pounds...so that is great. Thanks for all the words of encourgagement and good wishes. I'm on the otherside and mending. Linda

Toni W. 25 years, 8 months ago

Hello Linda, I am also in Kalamazoo, and I am 5 months post op. If you have any questions get ahold of me toni27lynn@aol.com. I am thinking of you and wishing you well in your new life TONI

FRANCES V. 25 years, 8 months ago

HI LINDA.. JUST WANTED TO CONGRATULATE YOUON STARTING YOUR NEW LIFE TODAY. I HOPE YOU WILL HAVE A SMOOTH AND SPEEDY RECOVERY. MY BEST WISHES ARE WITH YOU.

C S. 25 years, 8 months ago

Hi Linda, I just wanted to wish you good luck on your surgery and best wishes for a speedy recovery. (((((Hugs))))))

Lori W. 25 years, 8 months ago

Hi Linda! Best wishes on your special day! May you have a speedy recovery! God bless! "Teach"

Dawne H. 25 years, 8 months ago

Hi Linda! Wanted to wish you the best and you will be in my thoughts!! I also am from Michigan!! Wishing you a fast recovery and see you on the "lighter side of life"!!

Laurie B. 25 years, 8 months ago

linda, good luck tomorrow, I am having surgery on tues. I am also from the kalamazoo area. I pray that all will go well and maybe we can meet and compare notes post-op.