Rose M.

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Toni J. 21 years, 4 months ago

Thank you so much for your kind words and encouragement. I peeked your profile and you are doing great! I'm so happy for you. Keep up the good work and I will keep you in my prayers for continued success on your WLS journey on the losing side.

raiderette21 21 years, 5 months ago

Rose, thank you so much for responding to my post. I feel better knowing that such a wonderful group of caring people are on my side praying for me! It really is a comfort knowing that there are still people out there that honestly care! I wish you and your family a blessed holiday and a wonderful new year. Congrats on your recent surgery good luck and God Bless Always.

Rose M. 21 years, 5 months ago

Well, I did it! It's been 9 days since my surgery. Everyday I get stonger. I still feel like someone was jumping on my stomach, but the pain is barable. I only take pain medicine before I go to bed. Before I go any further, I want to thank you for the encouragement and prayers. The 1st time I got on to check my e-mail was just about 4 days ago and when I read all your messages, it brought me to tears. You humble me. I'm truly blessed with the support. The surgery went well. Dr. Eric Vaughn is a wonderful surgeon, has a wonderful personallity and is very caring. I highly recommend him. The nurses were great and some of them even had the surgery! My hospital stay was very good. This truly isn't the easiest way to loose weight, it is a last resort, as we still need to do the work and I only recommend this surgery if all else has failed and if you have health risks. This is forever. I'm very committed and plan on working hard. The after surgery went much better than what I though it would be. The pain isn't as bad as I thought it would be. Really, I mean that! I hated the Clear Liquid Portion of the after program! I made it and now I'm happly on Full Liquids for the next 2 weeks. That's going much better. I walk 30 minutes a day, (not all at once, 10-15 minutes at a time and actually I'm enjoying the walks. A few days ago I started walking out side with my little doggie and she just loves it! My husband is the best! He is very supported and is taking really good care of me. He walks with me too! He said, he'll probably loose a little weight too! My church family is bring in meals for my husband and son to help out. This is greatly appreciated, as my husband is back to work and there are things he has to help me with when he gets home. I still can't quite make the step over the tub for my shower yet, so I need help with that. I gained 20 lbs. from the IV's in the hospital. I have since then lost that 20 lbs and an extra 10 lbs. in the last 9 days. Wow, I didn't believe it was going to go that fast. I'm using the powdered protien in my meals. It's not to bad. My favorite is to start out the day with the Sugar-Free Hot Chocolate with a double scoop of protien mixed with 1 cup of 1% milk. It takes me a hour to drink it, but it also makes you thirsty to start getting you liquids in. I find I can only eat about 1/4 cup at a time. I don't get hungry, so I'm not eating as well as I should yet, but I keep plugging away at it. I see Dr. Eric Dec. 23rd and the Diatition. Sometimes I get a little down and a little emotional. I guess this is due to my body going in all directions. This usally comes in the evening, but it's impoving. I have good days most of the time. Well, my dear friends, I wish you a Merry Christmas! I'll talk to you later. Rose

jackie_h1 21 years, 6 months ago

Hello Rose!!! Congrats on making the decision to improve your health and life! You are in excellent hands with Dr. Eric & The Barix Clinics Team! By now your surgery is over, but the journey has just started! Along the way, you may need some immediate support. I thought you may be interested in joining an online email support group for Barix Clinics patients (we have lots of Dr. Vaughn patients). We are a great group of friends and supporters. Best of all, we all follow the Barix program. We have members in every stage of the WLS process and we'd love to have you join us. Post questions, concerns and just gather amongst friends who know what you are going through. Please reply to this email if you are interested in joining. Hugs, Blessings from your MI WLS Sister~

taco 21 years, 6 months ago

Good Luck Rose!!!!! I feel your pain!!!Hope everything went great.taco

queen 21 years, 6 months ago

Hi Rose, You are in my prayers. Take care and be healthy!

Patticake 21 years, 6 months ago

CONGRATULATIONS! Best wishes for a super, speedy recovery! I am praying for guidance for your doctor's and for a super journey to a new YOU! Can't wait until you get home and let us know how you are doing! ))))))HUGS(((((( Patticake

TenneSassy 21 years, 6 months ago

Rose, Good Luck to you as you make your journey to the losing side! I wish you an uncomplicated surgery and a quick and speedy recovery. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. ~Terri

Poeticjustice 21 years, 6 months ago

Good Luck tomorrow Rose I said a prayer for you.

Rose M. 21 years, 6 months ago

Tomorrow is the big day! I'm starting to get nervous! I want to thank you all for your messages and prayers. It is so nice to have the support and to be able to share with others who are going through this surgery. God Bless You All! I will write when I'm able. Rose