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Cathy W. 22 years, 7 months ago

I wanted to wish you well with your upcoming surgery. I hope that all goes well and that you are up and out and about real soon. I'll bet you are are doing a happy dance accompanied by a bundle of unwanted "NERVES", but don't worry be HAPPY! You are in my thoughts and prayers. Good Luck!

Karen N. 22 years, 7 months ago

Best wishes and extra prayers for smooth surgery and recovery. A positive mental attitude is your best preparation! You'll do great with this life-saving tool!

* Leilani * 22 years, 8 months ago

Hello Tracey - <b>Congratulations</b> on your upcoming surgery date!   You'll find the changes that follow, nothing short of a miracle. My humble advice?  Walk as much as possible after surgery.  As your body begins to heal make sure to get in your protein, even if it means plugging your nose and chugging back the protein drinks in baby [pouch] gulps.  Vitamins need to be chopped, minced or crushed... whatever it takes to get them in daily, no exceptions, YOU are worth it.   Also, let's not forget your new best(est) friend, water.  It is SO important to get your minimum 64 oz in daily. One final thing, remember to <b>CELEBRATE</b> all the special moments along the way, big or small.  Too many people focus only on the <i>number</i>, ie. pounds lost.  There are so many "moments" to look forward to and embrace, don't let any of them slip by.   Enjoy your new healthier life, you've more then earned it!!   <i>"The key to happiness is dreams, the key to success is making those dreams come true"</i>  Hugs and smiles -

JOLENE D. 22 years, 8 months ago

Hi Tracey, I want to wish you a successful surgery next month. God is watching over you and we are all praying for your speedy recovery. BIGGHUGGZZZZ

OLD RODEO C. 22 years, 8 months ago

Best wishes to you on your upcoming, life saving surgery. We are both so pleased to be writing to you and sending all of our heartfelt congratulations to you for choosing this procedure to extend your life and to let you live your life to the fullest extent. We both had open rny's in 2001. Mine (Doug, aka: OLD RODEO CLOWN PANTS), was in Oct and I have lost 215 lbs. I started at 450!!!! My sweet wife, Nancy, had hers in June and has lost 110 lbs. We invite you to go read our profiles and hope it might help you in some way. We are not professional writers, but all that we wrote is true and honest. Just remember that YOU WILL SUCCEED!!! BELIEVE IN YOURSELF AND YOU CANNOT FAIL. We wish you all the best, a problem free surgery and recovery and a rapid weight loss. From: Doug and Nancy, SO. CALIF.

MommaAngel 22 years, 9 months ago

HI TRACEY I just want you to know that I am praying that everything will go smooth as you journey to the losing side. LORD BLESS

Naes Wls J. 22 years, 9 months ago

Good afternoon Tracey, I read your post today, and I think it does get boring and off track during our long wl journey, When I get depressed about different things during this diet. I usually refocus, and this helps alot. I try to make this a fun adventure for me. so far Im having a lot of fun with it. I changes my routin often, and keeps it new. this is my 7th month and have loss 110 lbs so far and have much more to go. When I don't loss anything I just say to myself, well Im losing inches today. and I leave it at that. Anyhow I just want to say try to keep focused and don't stress to much, and continue to fight the battle. take care and God Bless~*~Hugs~*~

Tracey 22 years, 9 months ago

June 20, 2003, I had my first consultation and felt very good about the information I came away with and the help the FNP provided. July 9, 2003, I had my appointment with my psychologist and I am supposed to be on stage 5 diet which is the diet you follow (supposedly for life). It consists of 6 ounces of protein per day, 1 starch, 1/2 cup of fruit and 1/2 cup of veggies as well as 48 ounces of fluids and 16 ounces of skim or 1% milk per day. I haven't done very well with following this because it feels like too little food right now. I am eating healthier but just a little more proportioned than that. I came to Obesityhelp.com today, July 11, 2003, to help me over a rough patch I am feeling this morning with giving up the caffeine and feeling like a failure in not being able to eat such a little amount of food. It will get better now. I feel better after having read people's posts on here.