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inspector-girl 20 years, 6 months ago

Well, it’s official! You’re on the losing side. The trumpets are blaring, the cymbals are crashing and the drums are drumming – all for YOU! I hope that all went well for you! Your journey will have moments to “pause” - 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! – I’d like to impart some words of wisdom for when it does occur - remember these wise words whispered by Confucius – “It does not matter how slowly you go so long as you do not stop.” Be patient. You didn’t put it on over night, it won’t come off over night (DARN IT!)…Don’t forget to update your profile at least monthly and take lots of pictures…the transformations will make your jaw drop!!! RNY 10/31/03 257/133 Good luck!

MelRose 20 years, 6 months ago

I *just* spoke to her on the phone to check up on her...and she says she's doing great, with the exception of some intermittent pains just under her breast which are, by all accounts, gas pains. She's been up walking, her hubby is there taking care of her, and she was anxious to let you all know that she's feeling good (especially with her friend The Pain Pump at her beck and call ) In her words, "I'm now a Staple Sistah!"

MelRose 20 years, 6 months ago

I *just* spoke to her on the phone to check up on her...and she says she's doing great, with the exception of some intermittent pains just under her breast which are, by all accounts, gas pains. She's been up walking, her hubby is there taking care of her, and she was anxious to let you all know that she's feeling good (especially with her friend The Pain Pump at her beck and call ) In her words, "I'm now a Staple Sistah!"

MelRose 20 years, 6 months ago

Shelly-- you're coming down to the wire! I'm sure you must be in a bit of a tiz, but do know that lots of people here are thinking about you and sending you the very best thoughts and wishes for an uneventful surgery and a lightening fast recovery. Keep us updated-- especially we fellow VG-ers-- we want to know how your journey progresses! Fingers/toes/and everything else I can still actually cross are crossed for you!-- Melissa

MelRose 20 years, 6 months ago

Shelly-- you're coming down to the wire! I'm sure you must be in a bit of a tiz, but do know that lots of people here are thinking about you and sending you the very best thoughts and wishes for an uneventful surgery and a lightening fast recovery. Keep us updated-- especially we fellow VG-ers-- we want to know how your journey progresses! Fingers/toes/and everything else I can still actually cross are crossed for you!-- Melissa

Paula Hep 20 years, 6 months ago

Sending thoughts and prayers for an uneventful surgery. For the steady hands of your surgeon and the alertness of his team. For a virtually pain free recovery and a return home with a speedy recovery. Here's to becoming a BIG loser! paula

<*>LYnn<*> 20 years, 6 months ago

Shelly, Congratulations to you, this is your week to shine! I will be praying for you, your surgery, and your recovery. All the best to you on your weight loss journey. Blessings, Lynn

* Leilani * 20 years, 7 months ago

Just a quick note to let you know that I'll be thinking of you on your very special and life changing day and I wanted to be one of many to say Congratulations! My thoughts and prayers are with you for a safe and speedy recovery. I'm a FIRM believer that positive attitudes and thoughts and a good sense of humor can be a big help in getting those results. You're about to be blessed with a second chance to live a healthier and thinner life......Watch out world, WLS surgery will set you free and the sky is the limit! ........ This surgery has been nothing short of a miracle for me and I will be forever grateful. I've lost 230 lbs and have been at goal for a year now. If you'd like to read my journal it can be found here: http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/profile.phtml?N=G1025993964

* Leilani * 20 years, 7 months ago

Just a quick note to let you know that I'll be thinking of you on your very special and life changing day and I wanted to be one of many to say Congratulations! My thoughts and prayers are with you for a safe and speedy recovery. I'm a FIRM believer that positive attitudes and thoughts and a good sense of humor can be a big help in getting those results. You're about to be blessed with a second chance to live a healthier and thinner life......Watch out world, WLS surgery will set you free and the sky is the limit! ........ This surgery has been nothing short of a miracle for me and I will be forever grateful. I've lost 230 lbs and have been at goal for a year now. If you'd like to read my journal it can be found here: http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/profile.phtml?N=G1025993964

piperkc 20 years, 7 months ago

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Do the hardest thing on earth for you. Act for yourself. Face the truth." ~ Katherine Mansfield "Too often we are scared. Scared of what we might not be able to do. Scared of what people might think if we tried. We let fears stand in the way of our hopes. We say no when we want to say yes. We sit quietly when we want to scream. And we shout with the others, when we should keep our mouths shut. Why? After all, we do only go around once. There's really no time to be afraid. JUST DO IT." ~ Nike advertising campaign "I am convinced that attitude is the key to success or failure in almost any of life's endeavors. Your attitude - your perspective, your outlook, how you feel about yourself, how you feel about other people - determines your priorities, your actions, your values. Your attitude determines how you interact with other people and how you interact with yourself." ~ Carolyn Warner "Happiness lies for those who cry, those who hurt, those who have searched, and those who tried, for only they can appreciate the importance of people who have touched their lives." ~ Author Unknown "It's never too late to be what you might have been." ~ George Eliot "For every beauty there is an eye somewhere to see it. For every truth there is an ear somewhere to hear it. For every love there is a heart somewhere to receive it." ~ Author Unknown "Whatever you do, you need courage. Whatever course you decide upon, there is always someone to tell you you are wrong. There are always difficulties arising which tempt you to believe that your critics are right. To map out a course of action and follow it to the end, requires some of the same courage which a soldier needs." ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson A wish changes NOTHING; A decision, changes EVERYTHING "So many of our dreams at first seem impossible, then they seem improbable, and then, when we summon the will,they soon become inevitable." Christopher Reeves "When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, they will not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched, Nor will the flame burn you. For I am the LORD your God, The Holy One of Israel, your Savior." Isaiah 43:2-3 Everyone has beauty but not everyone sees it. "If you don't design your own life plan, chances are you'll fall into someone else's plan. And guess what they may have planned for you? Not much." ~ Jim Rohn May you always have an Angel by your side. Watching out for you in all the things you do. Reminding you to keep believing in brighter days. Have a speedy recovery Angela in Corpus Christi 291lbs BMI 45.60 -234lbs Dr Michael Grace Open RNY Life began May 16, 2002 I have heard your prayer, I have seen your tears. Surely..I will heal you." 2 Kings 20:5