Kate S.
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Shayne W. 23 years, 7 months ago
Kate your a cutie pie. I read your journey tonight and laughed my ass off. I can relate with a lot of your crazy thoughts. I think the tatoo will be fine , but then again I am large chested and plan to get a new pair when im down to my goal weight. I'm not okay with the idea of them shrinking after surgery. Might sound trivial but it's true. Anyway i've got one worry just as funny as your tatoo concern. You see last year before Thanksgiving my best friend told me that when she got her tongue pierced she lost 20 lbs. So can you guess what i did next lol? Yes I got my tongue piereced and no i didn't lose any weight and as a matter of fact i gained 10 more lbs. from all the McFlurry's and french fries i ate during the healing process. Hows that for a blonde diet lol ? Anyway now i love the darn thing but i know the hospital will probably make me take it out for the whole time i'm there. Problem is I can't take it out for more than a couple of hours before it starts to close up. Well not much I can do about it but it's a little depressing . I also have a tribal band tatoo around my ankle but I don't think it could really shrink that much to make a difference. Only time will tell. My surgery is November 15th which is 2 days after my 28th B-day. I wish you all the luck in the world and will be looking for you on the other side. Take care Shayne
Moma V. 23 years, 7 months ago
Hi Kate, about that tattoo..... um I'm still pre-op BUT my friend has many tattoo's *I have 4 myself* BUT she has lost a lot of weight, and the one's on the fatty parts of her body are kinda stretched out looking now. I have one in "that area" and afraid of where it'll end up AFTER surgery myself! :) Prayers and hugs
Dea W. 23 years, 7 months ago
Kate: I took two nightgowns, a robe, makeup and hygiene stuff to the hospital. The only thing I used was the robe - 1 time. I was lucky enough to have hospital gowns that were big enough to cover and to "live" in and the hsopital provided the hygiene stuff i.e. shampoo, etc.. I brought home everything unused. I lived in my softest nighties for the first 5 days home because they were the lighest on my incision (open Roux-N-Y 9-17-02). In my opinion it is not as bad as I thought it would be. The worse is the itching of my incision as it heals. I get my staples out Tuesday. Best of luck. May your surgery be uneventful and your recovery swift.
Karen B. 23 years, 7 months ago
WOOHOO!!!!! Kate, I am soooooooooo happy for you. Yours was one of the first posts I saw as I got back on the board after my surgery 9/6. I have been thinking of you a lot the time I was away recuperating. You go, girl!!! I am UBERHAPPY for you!!!! PEACE
Karen N. 23 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!
Lawrence R. 23 years, 7 months ago
Hope you have a very uneventful and successful surgery. May everything go well for you and your life be a whole lot better. I know that I have alot more energy two months out from my WLS. By the way, just wanted to say that according to your picture, you are very cute and hope you find a wonderful guy to support you in life. Take care and God bless.
myunicorn48 23 years, 7 months ago
Wishing you a successful surgery and a speedy, uneventful recovery. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless...
LM O. 23 years, 7 months ago
Kate, Wishing you the best on your upcoming big day. Sending positive thoughts your way. Have an uneventful journey to your better life. God/Goddess bless you and keep you safe.
Nynese W. 23 years, 7 months ago
Dear Kate, October 17 is my birthday: May the LIGHT of God surround you, the LOVE of God enfold you, the POWER of God protect you, the PRESENCE of God watch over you -- good thoughts for you with your surgery and recovery....Neci