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James V. 23 years, 4 months ago

UPDATE: I made it through plastic surgery. Here is a thought to ponder. I moderate a support group in NE Ohio, and I am often asked about LAP vs OPEN, Well here is another thought. If your going to have to have plastic it makes no sense to worry about a LAP. The added expense,a nd the extra time in surgery does not benefit when it comes to plastic BOY are ya gonna have a scare. I have an "anchor incision" hip to hip and up the middle. They took around 25lbs of skin, and 7 inches off my waist. I am thrilled at the results. I have 3 drainage tubes hanging out of me, I have to empty them every so often, they say 10 days for the tubews and I will hope to get them removed on the 30th of December. Not anything like the first surgery. I have felt pretty good, except the problem is sleeping it does hurt to be asleep. I quit the pain meds during the day about the second night home. But at night I still use em. I will post updated pic as soon as I get some of the swelling down. Well folks it has been a great journey hense forth. I will be looking forward to the thighs and the arms soon. I want this to be over and no more surgeries. Prior to WLS I never was cut before, hope to go back to that soon. I hate worrying about if and when i am waking up next. Well hope everyone had a great holiday. Mine was wonderful. MERRY NEW LIFE!!!!

Mary-Jo B. 23 years, 4 months ago

*****ANGEL UPDATE****<P>James had a very successful surgery yesterday! The first incision was made at 12:50 p.m. and he was out of recovery and admitted to his room by 7:30 p.m. Over 6 inches was removed from his stomach, abdomen, groin. The chest will be performed at a later time. Last night he wanted to get up and walk and the nurse wouldn't let him, but he called home at 6:30 a.m. and has been walking several times this morning. So JAMES is well on his way to recovery. He thanks everyone for all their well wishes and support, and will poston his own later today when he gets discharged, or tomorrow.

Dortheria B. 23 years, 4 months ago

James I know that all will be well. Take care of yourself my brother and please stay encouraged. God Bless, Lenay

Valerie B. 23 years, 4 months ago

James - I sure wish I lived in Cleveland so I could attend your support group! I love reading your posts. You speak so eloquently and can always find the words to say what you feel. I think part of lasting success comes from always being grateful. I have had some down days, and I am always lifted when I remember the second chance God has given me. I prayed for it almost my entire life, and this surgery has given it to me! I will certainly be thinking of you on Wednesday. I know you will do great & you, my friend, certainly deserve it. God bless,

Mary-Jo B. 23 years, 4 months ago

ANGEL UPDATE!!! - Just a brief reminder that James goes in for his plastic surgery on Wednesday, December 18th and is wished the very best success from all who love and care and support him.

Cindy G. 23 years, 4 months ago

James-I just read your post from the 11th. It is wonderful!!!!!I lost my mother unexpectedly in July, and you described her to a t when you talked about your mother!!!I am still pre-op, and my mom is a big part of why I am having this surgery.

Leslie A. J. 23 years, 4 months ago

Congratulations on your success, and my deepest sympathies on losing your "angel". My angel ( my dad) never got to see me take this courageous journey (at least from here on earth) But I know that he is so very proud of me, as I am sure that your mom is of you. I am blessed that my mom is still here, and would be happy to share her ;) God Bless and take care.

Ellen H. 23 years, 4 months ago

James, beautiful post yesterday. My sympathies on the loss of your mother. My prayers are with you as you take the next surgical step. Take Care.

swtp2nia1 23 years, 4 months ago

Hi James~ Your Christmas post was very touching and moving. Congratulations on your wonderful succes and new life. You're going to do wonderful on this next surgery , I believe, because you have such a positive attitude (and way of expressing it). God bless you. Hugs from Oregon~

Claire A. 23 years, 4 months ago

Hi James! I am ten weeks post-op as of yesterday! Praise God from whom all good things come! I have lost just a little under sixty pounds and feeling much healthier these days. I was released non-insulin dependent which is the maricle my mother prayed for in Nov, 1999, when I became insulin dependent! I lost my mother to renal failure December 8th, 1999, she was 75years young! She told me several weeks before she passed on she missed Dad awfull, it would have made eight years Dad had passed for her December 16th,1999! God and my parents are helping me reach a healthier weight I give them my Love and trust in the Lord above, for always being here! My Mom, told me she would pray for God to send a good man in my life, cause I had so much on my shoulders and needed help with everything! Well it's kind of strange how only ten months after her passing "Paul" my husband today came into my life! I told mom I didn't mind being alone with things, besides I was never completely alone God was my best man in my life! I had been a widow going on fourteen years when Paul and I said the I Do's, on Feb.10th, 2001! over 200 quests and family in attendence at the wedding as well as reception!! My Mother-in-law was a Bridesmaid, my dear sister Ann Marie was my maid-of-honor, and my Father-in-law was Paul's best man, and a very Dear Cousin on my Father's side walked me down the isle! What a Beautiful sun filled day it was!! It was very cold outside, it went 17 below zero that night! Over three feet of snow had fallen three days before the wedding, and my Limo. crashed at the airport the night before our wedding, I got the phone call at 7a.m. the morning of my wedding. I didn't let that bother my day! God has truly blessed my life and family with great Love! Look at me I get going about myself,Ccongratulation on all you have done!! My God, you have come a long way!! Hold your head up and be proud, you deserve it! God does great work, if we would only trust in him more often!! Keep up the good work! Let me know how your other surgery's go's. I to am a little afraid of the tummy tuck and such, but I'll cross this bridge when I get there! Take care my new found friend in the great circle of life! Write if you have time, I'd love to hear from you!