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RoxanneB 20 years ago

Michelle- I hope this post finds you doing well and recovering. I had my surgery on 4/5/06 and I am feeling fabulous. I wish you the same. Keep remembering the end results it helps you rationalize the thoughts you will be having. Listen to your surgeon and follow all directions. Hugs to you. Roxanne

****Sunshine **** 20 years ago

Congratulations on your upcomming surgery! I am praying that your surgery is "textbook" perfect and that your recovery is swift and without complications. Please keep us posted on your progress! Many hugs~

Black Beauti 20 years ago

I wish you a journey that is safe, and uneventful.  I commend you on having the courage to take your own health and happiness into your own hands.  Be Blessed!!  Stay Strong in the struggle, and remember you never walk alone *smile*  You'll be in my prayers!! *smoochies* NEVER SURRENDER ~T~

Kimberly Novak 20 years, 1 month ago

Wishing you all the best as you begin your life changing journey~~Kim

Cyndi M. 20 years, 1 month ago

{{{{{{{{CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR UPCOMING SURGERY}}}}}}}}} ~~~~~"Everything in our lives happens for a purpose and that purpose is to prepare us~~~~~~~~~~~ May God give you courage, strength and guidance throughout your new journey. You are about to embark on the most amazing transformation of you mind, body and soul. Your big day is almost here, this is the day, your new life will begin, I cant promise it will be easy, cant say it will be hard, I can say that with all the complications and everything I had to go through, It was well worth it. I have never felt better in yearsss, I’m off all medications, have sooooo much more energy. So if you hit a bump in the road, hang in there and remember it will alll be worth it in the long run. Sending Prayers your way that the Lord will guide your surgeon’s hands. May the guardian angels wrap their loving arms of protection around you during your surgery and recovery . Remember your not alone in this journey, many of us have been down this road, we are here to offer love and support. Looking forward to hearing from you on the loosing side. Huggs and Prayers Link to my profile 8-19-04 surgery date weight 297.5 height 5f 2 -113.5 weight losss http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/members/profile.php?N=M1087435160

inspector-girl 20 years, 1 month ago

Congratulations on your surgery date! I have some Zen Wisdom for you - Nothing exists but momentarily...One thing flows into another...observe things as they are, let everything go as it goes. This is to put everything under control in its widest sense. --- May God keep you close to his side as you travel your new journey. You will have ups and downs. You can always turn to us, your AMOS family, we will give support, comfort and encouragement. You will find this will be the best thing you could ever have done for yourself as well as your family. I know that was true for me. Keep us posted when you reach the "other" side. I pray for a speedy and easy recovery for you. Don’t forget to update your profile at least monthly. We all like to see how we are doing!!! Make sure you take pictures. It’s great to see the new you emerge!!! Not to mention the look on YOUR face when you look at those pictures and compare them in a few months! It’ll be a BIG WOW!!! Please remember too, that this is a *tool* to use. Make sure you use it wisely. Choose the right foods and measurements wisely! Feel free to look at my profile and see my ups and downs and know I’d not change a thing with anything I’ve experienced. Everything was worth it! Good luck and God Bless!!! RNY 10/31/03 257/140 I’M AT GOAL!!! Posted in Loving Memory of Paula – Momma Angel who passed away 6/10/04 (Note Momma did not pass away from anything related to WLS – she had not had it)

bpvierra 20 years, 2 months ago

Hi again, Michelle, Thanks for the supportive words. I have hit one of those bumps in the road. I am on medicare and medicare has just made a ruling that they will only pay if the hospital has a center of excellence certification. Just to let you know how huge this is....there is only one hospital in Washington state with the certification and that is St. Francis in Federal Way and their bariatric surgeons do not take medicare.. I am so upset...It was only one week to my surgery date and now no one knows how long this process will take. I guess I will just have to pray....now you keep your chin up and forge ahead!!!!

bpvierra 20 years, 2 months ago

Hi again, Michelle, Thanks for the supportive words. I have hit one of those bumps in the road. I am on medicare and medicare has just made a ruling that they will only pay if the hospital has a center of excellence certification. Just to let you know how huge this is....there is only one hospital in Washington state with the certification and that is St. Francis in Federal Way and their bariatric surgeons do not take medicare.. I am so upset...It was only one week to my surgery date and now no one knows how long this process will take. I guess I will just have to pray....now you keep your chin up and forge ahead!!!!

bpvierra 20 years, 2 months ago

Hi Michelle, after looking at that beautiful child you are holding I admire you for wanting a long and healthy life to spend caring and loving him/her. You are brave and courages and blessed. I am about the same weight as you but almost three times as old. I have probably the same fears you do and I understand you exactly when you say " don't be fooled by the smile, I am miserable inside." I guess most of us feel the same way. So you just go girl and sail through this procedure and love your life.

bpvierra 20 years, 2 months ago

Hi Michelle, after looking at that beautiful child you are holding I admire you for wanting a long and healthy life to spend caring and loving him/her. You are brave and courages and blessed. I am about the same weight as you but almost three times as old. I have probably the same fears you do and I understand you exactly when you say " don't be fooled by the smile, I am miserable inside." I guess most of us feel the same way. So you just go girl and sail through this procedure and love your life.