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Linda A. 23 years ago

Congratulations on your surgery! The next year is going to be the most amazing of your life. I just want to let you know that here in the beginning is the toughest part. You will feel better than normal soon! These first few weeks and the surgery will only be a memory and you will be on to your new life. I am 10 months post op and I have lost 130 pounds. I went from a size 24 to a 4 in a little over 6 months. Miracles do and will happen for you. I have tried to keep a profile that can be used as a resource. That answers all of the questions that I had when I was in your shoes. And links to various places to do more of your own research. If you have any questions or just need someone to talk to that understands please feel free to email me. Here is a link to my profile. http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/profile.phtml?N=A1008255446&NoStatic=1

Denise M. 23 years, 1 month ago

Hello Garry, I had my surgery the same day you did. I went to Carl Hospital in Champain. How are you going? Since Tuesday I have experienced sharp pains and was told it was from healing and that it would pass. Have you had any problems? I hope not. I have lost 43lbs so far. I still cant tell though. I tried to put on a pair of zip up slacks this morning, it didnt work to well, so i went back to my sweat pants. Well I just wanted to Introduce myself. Oh on more question, do you go to any support groups, if so when and where, I haven't been to any since the surgery. God Bless You and Get Well Soon.

sherry M. 23 years, 1 month ago

Hi Gary, I was just wondering how things are going for you so far. I had my lap rny on 2/21/03 and i am losing slowly. I am just now starting to exercise so hope fully it will pick up. Keep me posted on how you are doing.

gary M. 23 years, 1 month ago

i want to thank everyone again who prayed for me. my surgery was mar.4 th. i am doing well, i had a few problems but for the most every thing went fine. i am up and about and i get my staples out today at 1:45 pm. looks like i will be ready for summer at a smaller size. YOOHOO. GARY

Jenny L. 23 years, 1 month ago

HI! SIR! JUST WANTED TO TELL YOU HOW HAPPY I AM THAT YOU MADE IT TROUGH SURGUREY OK!!! YOUR ON THE LOOSING SIDE NOW!! YEPEEE!!! DONT FORGET TO WALK!! GO OUT SIDE AND CLEAN @ WAX THAT HARLEY OF YOURS, THAT WILL GIVE YOU A GOOD WORK OUT! TAKE CARE!!

DanyelSheree 23 years, 1 month ago

Gary, congratulations for taking this wonderful step to better your health and spirit! I pray your surgery is uneventful, and I have faith your future will be everything you imagined it would be and more!

piperkc 23 years, 1 month ago

Hi Gary Hope you had a safe journey to the other side. Keep us posted. Today the struggle, tomorrow the victory. "The big challenge is to become all that you have the possibility of becoming. You cannot believe what it does to the human spirit to maximize your human potential and stretch yourself to the limit." ~ Jim Rohn "Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, any one can start from now and make a brand new ending." "Don't ask for it to be easy, ask for it to be worth it." Dan Kuschell "I have always been delighted at the prospect of a new day, a fresh try, one more start, with perhaps a bit of magic waiting somewhere behind the morning." ~ J.B. Priestly "Each of us has an inner dream that we can unfold if we will just have the courage to admit what it is. And the faith to trust our own admission. The admitting is often very difficult." ~ Julia Cameron You are never given a wish without also being given the power to make it true. You may have to work for it, however." - Richard Bach "The block of granite which was an obstacle in the pathway of the weak becomes a stepping-stone in the pathway of the strong. That block of granite is often nothing more than a decision." ~ Thomas Carlyle "Being yourself is not remaining what you were, or being satisfied with what you are. It is the point of departure." ~ Sydney Harris "Risk! Risk anything! Care no more for the opinion of others, for those voices. Do the hardest thing on earth for you. Act for yourself. Face the truth." ~ Katherine Mansfield I am convinced that attitude is the key to success or failure in almost any of life's endeavors. Your attitude - your perspective, your outlook, how you feel about yourself, how you feel about other people - determines your priorities, your actions, your values. Your attitude determines how you interact with other people and how you interact with yourself. ~ Carolyn Warner "Happiness lies for those who cry, those who hurt, those who have searched, and those who tried, for only they can appreciate the importance of people who have touched their lives." ~ Author Unknown It's never too late to be what you might have been. ~ George Eliot A wish changes NOTHING; A decision, changes EVERYTHING "So many of our dreams at first seem impossible, then they seem improbable, and then, when we summon the will,they soon become inevitable." Christopher Reeves "When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, they will not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched, Nor will the flame burn you. For I am the LORD your God, The Holy One of Israel, your Savior." Isaiah 43:2-3 Everyone has beauty but not everyone sees it. Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did. So throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore...Dream.....---Mark Twain May you always have an Angel by your side. Watching out for you in all the things you do. Reminding you to keep believing in brighter days. Have a speedy recovery Angela in Canada 377lbs BMI 59.0 -102lbs Dr Michael Grace Open RNY Life began May 16, 2002 I have heard your prayer, I have seen your tears. Surely..I will heal you." 2 Kings 20:5

Shelly G. 23 years, 1 month ago

My prayers are with you for an uneventful surgery and a speedy recovery. God Bless.

Melissa S. 23 years, 1 month ago

My prayers will be with you as you go through the surgery and recovery. May your strength be restored; your recovery be swift and your tender heart be renewed.

L. Brown 23 years, 1 month ago

Gary, Congratulations on your upcoming surgery. Lots of warm wishes and prayers are headed your way for an uneventful surgery, a quick, pain-free recovery, and lots of weight loss and good health. Remember, WATER, WALK, PROTEIN, WATER, WALK, PROTEIN. {{{HUGS}}}