Wanda J.

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kasi H. 23 years, 6 months ago

hey there! i'm so glad you are doing so well!!! i've been following your story since i am having DS with dr. husted also. ;-) (hopefully in december---still waiting on my date). i really like him and i'm glad to hear you had such a great experience. thanks for posting about it and hope your recovery continues as well as it has been! blessed be~

Karen97869 23 years, 6 months ago

~~ WANDA ~~ Welcome to the " other side! " I can FEEL the joy you have, just by reading your posts. Let me just tell you ~ IT GETS BETTER AND BETTER EVERY DAY!!! Our Lord and Savior IS AWESOME!!!! May God Bless You as you being your journey to a healthier and happier life!! Love and Hugs! †

Sharon Neva 23 years, 6 months ago

WANDA~~ WELCOME TO THE LOSING SIDE ~~ Every day will get better.

Wanda J. 23 years, 6 months ago

I'm home and doing GREAT! Hello friends! I am home and my recovery couldn't be going any smoother!!! Had surgery Monday, 10/14 came home on Saturday afternoon. It was a blast. Had the room decorated with banners, balloons, congrat signs, BC/BS dart board etc etc Of course there was a lot of pain the first couple of days when trying to move, but I made myself get moving and it paid off BIG TIME! Just use the pain meds and get going! I was prepared for DS curing the type 2 diabetes, but seeing it for yourself is a different thing!! Right after surgery my blood sugars were high, Dr. Husted kept me in SICU for an extra day mainly to keep an eye on blood sugar and I got some meds in IV (I think - I was a "little doped up" ) Well, let me tell you, I was a little upset and thought I would be the one to "keep" diabetes. Of course, he reassured me that folks without diabetes can run high sugar after surgery. I have to share this - I am only one week post op - I left the hospital with no diabetes meds required. My fasting blood sugar was 86 yesterday and 84 today!!!!!!!!! I was running around 200, taking Glucotrol XL 10mg twice a day and Glucophage XR 4 pills at 500mg each. Also, left the hospital on TWO meds for high blood pressure NOT FIVE! AND have instructions to keep an eye on it in case it needs to be decreased. I need to have it checked... Also, no diareah!!!!!!!!! Had a "normal" looking bm today!!!!!! Too much info? I don't think so because so many wonder about the DS bm... I am doing great, Mom, Lewis and Cody are spoiling me rotten and I'm letting them All the praise, honor and glory goes to God! I cannot express the love in my heart! I just keep crying tears of joy when I think on His goodness. Hugs, Wanda Johnson POST-OP Dr. John Husted denied after 11 months BC/BS of TN PPO :-( Tricare effective 10/1/02 as my primary insurance; approved 10/7/02!!!!!!! Surgery date October 14, 2002 !!!!!!!

Gwendolyn A. 23 years, 6 months ago

Dear Wanda, Congratulations on your recent WLS. Please know that I am praying for your speedy and uneventful recovery. Best Wishes, Gwen Allen

D. S. 23 years, 6 months ago

Hello, Wanda! I just wanted to say I'll be praying for you. I pray that your surgery goes well, and you have a speedy recovery! I am having surgery on the same day. See you on the losing side!!!

Catina P. 23 years, 6 months ago

Congratulations on your upcoming surgery. Best wishes and extra prayers for smooth surgery and recovery. You will be in my prayers, God Bless

LaVerne C. 23 years, 6 months ago

Wanda, I am so excited that your day is almost here!! You will be in good hands with Dr. Husted and company. You are just a little over three weeks behind me and we can share our new "losing weighs" !! Best of luck and health, LaVerne

curiousjane 23 years, 6 months ago

May the Lord Jesus watch over you, always. Let His will be done through your surgery.

Lisa N M. 23 years, 6 months ago

Wanda - Best of wishes on your upcoming surgery. I hope everything goes smoothly and is uneventful. Remember to push that water and keep walking and keep your profile updated once you're on the "losing side"!