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inspector-girl 20 years, 6 months ago

Good MORNING - and a Happy ONE YEAR Re-birthday to you!!! 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. 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 10/31/03 257/133 at GOAL!!!

Anita P. 21 years, 6 months ago

I'm off to Mexico with my Angel Deb E.! Deb's doing 3 weeks at her time share - the first week by herself - then to be joined by her hubby Ken. This should be great fun! Thanks to all for your kind words of support. I feel fantastic and am down 20#+ since consult day.

Anita P. 21 years, 6 months ago

Dear Fellow LapBanders, I have been reading posts here for about 3 months - thank you to everyone for all the great information and support. I was banded 7 days ago (10/12) here in So. CAL by Dr. Quebbemann and Dallal of the NEW program. I am doing okay, I also had hiatel hernia repair and some trouble with really low blood pressure requiring me to stay in recovery for 5-6 hours. I spent 2 nights in the hospital. I have one piece of advice for those going in for surgery - or I'll change that and say there is one thing that "I" would do differently (if I had the chance to do it over) I would NOT do the morphine pain medicine. The day of my surgery the morphine drip was added to my IV pole (after surgery) where I could push a button and administer a small amount to go through my IV tube. I have NO memorey of that day at all. I do not think - in the state I was in - that I made good decisions as to my own medication. I think I would have felt better sooner had I not used that little button. I also know that I did not abuse the medication offered. I am a real light weight when it comes to drugs. To sum it up - I wish I had not asked for anything extra to relax me BEFORE surgery - and that I had stuck to the liquid Tylonal with Codien for pain After surgery. Also, on another note: Today is the 7th day that I have not had a cigarrette! I somtimes miss the smoking more than I do the food - go figure??!! I am determined to be a non-smoker and have not yet felt the added energy they say I will feel having quit. I have lost about 20 pounds since my initial consultation appointment 9/28. I am in my late 40's, have smoked most of my life and have struggled with weight all of that time too. Any suggestions or advice anyone can share with me regarding quitting would be greatly appreciated. I find that I just want to sleep so as to not think about it. Thanks in advance for your help, Anita Pierce Sorrento, Florida San Juan Capistrano, California PuLL uP your BiG GIRL paNtiEs and DEAL with it!

Anita P. 21 years, 6 months ago

Hello All! Thank you Thank you Thank you ALL for all the kind words of support and encouragment. I left the hospital today and am staying at my parents for a few days. Everything is good and I will post more later on this week. Thanks again for everything...huggs to my angel Deb! Love the teddy bear. Have nothing but great things to say about my Doctors and the hospital that took such good care of me. Also thanks to my wonderful parents and my best friend/husband for his patiance, understanding and belief in my hopes and dreams. anita

Vickie J 21 years, 6 months ago

Anita, Hope you have a speedy recovery! Hang there & keep us posted on your progress now that you're on the losing side. Vickie J. aka: Tallahassee Lassie

aku 21 years, 6 months ago

Hey Anita, Glad you're on the way home. Heard you're feeling better. CAll me when you can. I can hardly wait to hear all about it. Hugs, Kathy

beebee 21 years, 6 months ago

May you have a speedy recovery. God Bless.

SimplyRedHead 21 years, 6 months ago

Anita, Welcome to the losing side! Good luck with everything and keep us posted on your progress. Take good care :)

Jan Ocala 21 years, 6 months ago

Anita, I hope you bounce back real soon!!! Sorry it was such a rough beginning, but it will get better (like everyone says)!!! Jan

anitap 21 years, 6 months ago

Hi Anita, sending best wishes !! hang in there !!