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Bethy413 23 years, 2 months ago

Karla, words can't express how sorry I am for your loss. I lost my aunt almost 2 years ago, she wasn't that much older than me and more like a sister and I still miss her. Take care of yourself. I know your aunt is going to be with you every step of the way in your new life.

Debbie B. 23 years, 2 months ago

Karla - I am so sorry to hear of your dear aunt's death...I know you are aching. I hope your warm memories of her will wrap you in God's comforting arms. God bless you and your family.

karlahill 23 years, 2 months ago

A MESSAGE FOR THOSE WHO WONDER IF WLS IS THE RIGHT CHOICE!!!Please read, I beg you(SENSTIVE INFO). Mind you I am not one to preach and we all have to make the right choice for our bodies. Today was the worst day of my life. The night started out great because I finally was able to sleep on my side and my incision didn't hurt, I thought finally I could have a good nights rest. My phone rang at 5:12 am. With the feeling of peace in my soul I said hello, not in haste like I use to. It was my step-mother whom I have resently not been speaking to. These words will ring in my mind forever, "Karla your Aunt Nancy was brought to the hospital last night, there were some problems and she is gone" What makes this story different is my aunt was a 54 year old women, she was almost 500 pounds. It had gotten to the point she could hardly walk to the bathroom. A week prior she had to call 911 beacuse she had fallen and couldn't get up, her husband and 2 grown men couldn't lift her. She was utterly embarassed. Two months after our grandfather had passed she developed pneomonia. It was so bad they had to scrape her lungs. She was such a large women it took two surgical teams to perform her surgery. Eight months has past since then, she was doing so well, her lungs finally back to normal or as close as normal could be. She was hoping to go back to work she had been a Nursing Supervisor for 25 years, and very good at her job, she still performed at her weight although sitting at a desk and not on the floor. Being a child of 3 marriages, she was my closest link to my real father. She was always honest with me. She was my angel. Her heart was as big as she was. We spoke on a daily basis when I lived close by and on Sundays when I was across the states. My heart aches so badly I can't describe. On our last conversation, discussing my surgery and how I was doing she began to think that maybe this would help her too. All the family had been telling her she was fat, she didnt need to eat, if she didnt have the surgery she would die. She was so hurt, she told me Karla I am so tired of people talking to me like this, it really hurts me now, they don't understand. Early in the morning after her husband left her alone at that hospital, didn't let the family know, the staff knew this was it and brought her a DNR slip, she signed it, she prayed and she let go. She had developed a horrible cellulitis in her leg, her leg grew as big as a truck drivers tummy. Her poor kidneys just couldn't take it. She is gone, just gone like that. She just layed there with a tube in her throat, because her husband request she be coded. I was sick, I couldn't look at her. This weight, disease, what ever you want to call it took her. I miss her already, jumping everytime the phone rings just wishing for one more call. My whole family is obese, now I wonder who will be next, I see my family fading away. This is reality, this is how it happens, this is what I said for years would never happen to me, if not for WLS, I am sure at some point in time that would have been me. Those that aren't sure think, think real hard how you want your last years to be. God help us all, and make my angel in heaven the one that was here on earth.

karlahill 23 years, 2 months ago

. So here's how it stands now. I was 322 at my consult and by the time I was leaving the hospital post-op I weighed in at 335. I am 5'10 (almost)(in high school I was measured at 5'11 1/2, my weight I believe shrunk me 1.5 inches! Anyway, ths first day I thought to myself what and the hell did I do to myself, these people wanted me to get up and walk and I have never been so stoned and in pain in my life, but I got up and walked. Everyday from there has gotten better. I was home on the fourth day, that was a little rough. On day 8 I decided I needed to get out and went to Wal-Mart to get some stuff and visit work to see if I would be comfortable sitting in my work chair. All felt good. I decided that day I would try to be back by the end of the next week. I has said to myself that I wasnt going to weigh until I went for my 2 week post-op check. Well I broke down and stepped on the Emergency room scale that we use to weigh patients on strecthers, I closed my eyes and asked my friend what does it say??? 315.5 pounds! WHAT NO WAY. 20 pounds in 8 days OMG! I felt so much better. I dont really see it yet but horpefully I will before to long. SO here we are day nine, and it was better then day eight. This truly has been the best thing next to govong birth to my beautiful son. I am so inspired! Open RNY 2/18/03 -20# YIPPPPPPPPPEEEEEEEEEE!

karlahill 23 years, 2 months ago

Hi everyone! I made it through, no complications. Day one was like OMG what did I do to myself. They had me up walking, I don't even remember it. After that pain stayed at a 6-7. The morphine was great at first but it kept me so tired I would fall asleep durning my breathing treatments. Other than that no leaks, no fever. I feel pretty burned out. Can drink about 1/2 a cup of broth and I am full. Weighed in at 331 pre-ops, and out of surgery 339.8! All that fluid! On discharge 330. -19.8 lbs! Thanks everbody for your support. I was talking to alot of the post-op people and they had not heard of this great site so I wrote it down for them maybe they will join also! Time to go rest.

TheresaC 23 years, 2 months ago

Congratulations on your upcoming surgery. The big day will be here before you know it! 2003 is your year to move onto a healthier and thinner life. God Bless!

tracy W. 23 years, 2 months ago

In all things Remember,that the one above loves you,that He holds us all in his loving arms,He knows each of us by name.He said anything you ask for in "my name" will be given to you.So in His name I pray for you,that you be given strength, endurance,love,peace and most of all long life.In Jesus' name. When you wake up and see the faces of your loved ones in the recovery room,know that you have made it.Thank Him,Know that you have been blessed to see and to live out the rest of your days with the ones you love and the ones who love you.....Knowing that He loves you too. Happy soon to be ReBirthday.

Claire M. 23 years, 2 months ago

Best wishes for a safe and uneventful surgery and recovery. You'll be home in no time and on the road to health!

karlahill 23 years, 2 months ago

Hello! All went well at my PATS! 2 days and a wake up. Went today and did all my shopping, finish packing tonight. We have about a foot of snow so we will leave early on Monday. Stephanie called and left a message on my machine, my surgery was scheduled for 5:30 am! WOW thats early, but I rather be the first appointment instead of the last! Oh yeah forgot to add that I GAINED another 8 pounds. I 've been eating like crazy. Now I am so tired of eating I can't even think about what I want my last meal to be. Thanks everyone for your support, soon I'll be on the losing side(I hope). And does anyone realize how hard it is to find a rode to fit my big butt? I dont think they even make them! Found a little zip up long night gown guess that will work even thought I'll be looking like a bag lady LOL! Bye!

cheri123 23 years, 2 months ago

<b>WoW!</b> I bet your excited!!! 2/18 is FAST approaching! Mine is finally coming up 3/27! The waiting! Sending you my prayers & thoughts to you for a <b><u><i>Wonderful</b></u></i> surgery and recovery! Keep posting! Love to read your progress! Blessings to you! <i>~Cheri*</i>