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Frvsnt O. 21 years, 7 months ago

Good MORNING!!!! - and a Happy THREE YEAR Re-birthday to you!!! I hope that Ivan hasn’t caused too much damage or torment to you or your family. Be safe! 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. I can hardly wait to see what I look like and feel like one year out!!! 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 down 121 pounds and at GOAL!!!

charanewme 23 years, 7 months ago

Happy anniversary and congratulations on your wt. loss

kylakae 23 years, 7 months ago

<table border="0" width="100%"><tr> <td width="15%"><center><IMG SRC="http://www.dwarfworks.com/kyla/pictures/birthday/sylvester.gif" width="162" height="188"></center></td><td width="85%" valign="middle"><b><font face="Lucida Sans" color="#006600">Happy re-Birthday, Catherine! Today marks the anniversary of your WLS. Congratulations on all your triumphs! I hope that you continue to be blessed by this surgery and that you are feeling great. May this next year be your best ever!!</font></b></td> </tr></table>

Mary H. 23 years, 7 months ago

HAPPY REBIRTHDAY

catherine J. 23 years, 7 months ago

Hi everyone, its been sooooooo long since I posted, I got a Happy Anniversary from the site, as it is after midnight It is my anniversary, had the surgery 9/17/01 at 7:30 am. Well I now weigh 114 lbs I never weighed this as an adult in my life!!! I no longer have diabetes or high blood pressure. I have had alot of problems with a severe stenosis (closing of the exit of my pouch) they had to remove staples endoscopically back in April, After 1 year I still cant eat meat, pasta bread or anything like that. I am going for my ??? I dont know how many endoscopy dilation's on wed the 18th, they say it should be my last (Ihope so) I have been suffering from severe malnutrition, nails all broke half way down my cuticle, lost most of my hair, but its starting to come back, its been rough, and I really miss eating the things I love like Pizza and pasta, but hey maybe one day :) I guess all in all Im happy that I did it, I have my ups and downs, but when I look in the mirror and put on a little strappy slinky dress, and I can actually see a waistline, it does put a smile on my face :)Hope all is well with everyone, bye for now Cat -- catherine johnson

RODEO CLOWNS S. 23 years, 7 months ago

Happy Anniversary to you!!!! What a wonderful job you have done on yourself. You should be very proud of yourself, I know I am proud of you!!!!! Congrats and keep up the good fight.

catherine J. 24 years, 4 months ago

Hi all, I have not posted in awhile.Its been almost 3 months since my surgery on 9/17, and I am down about 60 lbs. Its unbelieveable!!!!! I do have some problems though, I can not eat meat of any kind, I cannot eat period! tomato soup is for the most part all I can eat, I have to go for a swallow test, may need opening enlarged I believe they do a endoscopy for that. I am not getting the nourishment I need that is for sure, even liquids give me a hard time,everything just seems to sit at the top of the pouch, soooooo as of today I am still not sure that I should have had surgery. The day i can eat withought being sick and throwing up is when I will say this was the best thing I ever did till then ????? :) Cat

catherine J. 24 years, 6 months ago

Good Day all; I have not posted in awhile, I am a little more than 3 weeks post op, down 30lbs, Ill take a 10lb a week weightloss anyday :) I do have some problems though, if anyone has any suggestions I sure would appreciate it. 1st off, I cannot get water in, the only way I can is to chew icecubes, water sits right at the top of my stomach, oops (pouch), as does most liquids. 2nd, I cannot eat, about the only thing I have eaten without any nausua is cream of wheat. I did try chicken twice NO GOOD nausea and once vomited. I am supposed to be on puree, but somehow I cannot eat pureed meat, brrrrr, gives me the chills just thinking about it. So basically In reality, I am hardly eating or drinking, I feel like I may give myselp some more medical problems if this keeps up. I will not say I regret surgery, but I really need to know that it will get better, I dont want to spend the rest of my life thin but empty :). WIll I EVER enjoy a meal again??? nothing tastes right!! any advice would be appreciated. Thanks to all. Cat

catherine J. 24 years, 7 months ago

Hi ALL!! IMMMMMMM BACCCCCCCCCCK LOL Im now i week post-op, it was a little rough, but made it thru, spent 3 days in ICU, developed staph infection, had lots of breathing problems, but so far so good spent total of 7 dys in hospital. But Im home now and its feels sooooo good to be home. Hope all is well with everyone, I have alot of catching up to do will take awhile, just want to thank all for their support, especially my SISTER Gerri, she is the best pvt nurse anyone could have. :). Talk to ya all soon. CAT

catherine J. 24 years, 7 months ago

Hi, I'm cathy's daughter.Just Wanted to let everyone know that she's doing ok, she's running fever but doc thinks it's her lungs and not a leak.She was in icu for three days she's now in her own room and she will update you more when she comes home.Thank you everyone for the support you have given her, God Bless. Regina