mandy O.
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Robert D. 24 years, 8 months ago
Mandy,God Bless and Best Wishes on your upcoming surgery.
Carolyne H. 24 years, 8 months ago
Mandy = I think all of us are fearful and wonder if we are doing the right thing or not regarding this surgery. It is risky but not as risky as all the excess poundage! I prayed constantly and still I wondered why I didn't have the "will-power" to do this on my own w/o surgery! I realized that it took tremendous "willpower to do the surgery and that I was powerful to do something so life-changing! In the meantime my blood pressure was rising and many other health problems persisted. I am now 5 weeks post-op and down 30 pounds and my blood pressure is better than it has been in two years. Please KNOW that all of us experience the surgery pre-jitters!!! It is normal!! Just keep in mind that so many of us will have you on our minds on 8/8 (and you'll be in our prayers as well)! It is my son's birthday that day "A very good day"!
glenda B. 24 years, 8 months ago
mandy i was so freaked out before my surg you can read my profile. im 2 months out and doing great down 40 lbs to 209 yea i had my surg lap on a tues and went home on wed and havent stopped since. i went back to work in 1 week and so far 0 problems. my prayers are with you for peace of mind and a safe surg and recovery glenda berry
ncgal 24 years, 8 months ago
Hi Mandy, My surgery is scheduled for the 9th, day after yours, and I feel you girl. But, just remember why you are doing this ok. I am sure that everything will be alright when all is done. I am looking forward to being on the other side and I am sure if, you ask yourself, how you got where you are right now, the surgery scheduled i mean, you will realize that this is something that you really need to do for yourself, I know it is for me. Don't fret, it will be okay. Your friend,good luck and bless you.
Julie M. 24 years, 8 months ago
Hi Mandy, You are going to do awesome on Wednesday!! Relax and look forward to how great you are going to look and feel in a few months! My prayers will be with you and all of our other wls friends who are having surgery on the 8th. Agape, Julie Miller
barbs3kids 24 years, 8 months ago
Mandy-I had surgery on June 25 and have no regrets. You will do great and so will your surgeon. I will keep you in my prayers. Just keep your chin up and take it one day at a time. I was nervous too the few days before my day. It helped to keep coming the this site and reading the posts. Also, supportive family helps too.
Irma C. 24 years, 8 months ago
Hi Mandy, I am wishing you the best of luck on your surgery. I will be joining you on the other side on Aug 9th. My thoughts and prayers will be with you. God Bless you!
Vickie C. 24 years, 8 months ago
Mandy, I am sending positive thoughts your way that you will be able to be more relaxed before your surgery. You have went through a lap before with your gallbladder and did just fine. I see no reason why it wouldn't be the same this time. I wish you good luck and good health with your surgery and your recovery. A WLS friend,
Gail R. 24 years, 9 months ago
Just a note to connect with all WLS sisters who have the same surgery date as myself. May all our surgeons have steady hands and happy clear thoughts on 8/8/01. Will be saying prayers and thanking God. Keep me in your thoughts as you will be in mine. Its really good to know others will be going through same. GOOD LUCK & GOD BLESS !!!!!!!