Kathleen D.

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Windy Pat 21 years, 8 months ago

Kathleen, good luck on your big day. May you have an eneventful procedure and pain free recovery. Come back to the Over 50 board and let us know how you're doing!

Kathleen D. 21 years, 8 months ago

Hi Margaret: Thanks so much for your encouragement to me!! I am going through the fast now. I will keep all posted on how I do! 3 days to go and want to still go through with it. I just heard on Fox news an 800 lb man was taken to the hospital, he has to lose 300 pounds before they can do surgery on him! Katie

Margaret D. 21 years, 8 months ago

Hi Kathleen, Keeping you in my prayers as your WLS approaches. God bless you. Margaret in Vegas

Kathleen D. 21 years, 8 months ago

Well, here I am just five more days until I go under the knife! I had to have a repeat EKG this morning and see the anesthesiologist. All was well, the first EKG I was told the leads had not been placed correctly!! Here I thought something was wrong because I had a whole quart of Starbucks Java Ice Cream the evening before; it had me so wired that I did not sleep all night long! Never again.... Today, I had to have my last hotdogs, good meet and really quality buns with chile sauce, onions and Doritos! All of a sudden, after eating them, I felt such a heaviness in my stomach....a feeling I have not had in a long time as I have been following the ADA (American Diabetic Association) diet, their "Month of Meals". Five different books, and these can be found at the library, otherwise you can purchase them for $20 ea. I lost 60 pounds from March 22, 2004 til now to make my surgery "easier on me," the doctor said. Anyway with only today and tomorrow to eat and then a four day fast with clear liquids and one protein drink, then two days for the bowel prep, I am set to go!!!! I cannot believe how sweet all you ladies are to fill up my name and info with such well wishes and kind words. I am grateful to have found you and you can call me Katie. Katie in Beautiful Virginia

William County 21 years, 8 months ago

I wish you a very speedy recovery, and more then that I wish for you to get all of the happiness you deserve from this courageous decision. Hold your head high, you have broken the bonds of pain that have kept you down and have risen above that in order to make your life better. That is a choice not all have the courage to make. And for those of us that have not yet arrived at our date...you are an inspiration. All my positive energy and happiness for you, William "Hope is the companion of power and the mother of success, For those of us who hope strongest have within us the gift of miracles."

Beverly1956 21 years, 8 months ago

Kathleen, congratulations on your upcoming date with the surgeon. Even if along the way you encounter a few bumps in the road; remember, getting to the final destination is definitely worth the ride. May God's hand be upon you and your surgical team. 5/5/03 276/141.5/130 in my dreams

Diane B. 21 years, 8 months ago

Hi Kathleen! Big congratulations on your surgery date! I bet you are so excited! Just hang in there and try to be patient! Don’t worry if you are nervous, scared, excited or go through a thousand different emotions. This is all normal, so go with the flow! There’s really nothing you can do with all those feelings surfacing. You may start to doubt yourself and question your decision to have surgery. Just about everyone has had this happen to them. You’re making a decision to have a better quality of life and YOU deserve it!! That gut feeling or that little voice inside lets you know that you’re doing the right thing! Remember that we’re all family here and we’re ready to give you our support, lend an ear and not judge. You know you can always come here and get a dose of confidence and good will! There are lots of us who have had surgery and are in your corner rooting for you!! I just wanted you to know that I was thinking about you today and that you are in my thoughts and prayers for a successful, problem-free surgery and recovery. I’m so happy for you. Soon you will be on the other side and will join the ranks of the losers. Get ready for your life to change forever. Wishing you much success in your weight-loss journey. Hugs to you today. God bless, DI from NJ – Lap RNY, 12/09/03 -46 lbs

Kathleen D. 21 years, 8 months ago

Thanks to all of you well wishers. I am so excited about my new life. I have my new food in the cupboard waiting for me. I am cleaning my house so that I will come home to everything in order and waiting for me. This is a wonderful site and I know I will learn much from all of you! Katie

princesssplenda 21 years, 8 months ago

Your exciting day is fast approaching! I'm praying for the skilled hands of your surgeon to give you a surgery day with no complications. Keep us posted of your many successes on the losing side. Big (((((hugs))))) from my heart! Candy

Christine B. 21 years, 8 months ago

Hi Kathleen! I just wanted to wish you much luck on your upcomming surgery! I pray it will be uneventful and your recovery will be speedy! Please keep us informed when you can on how your doing and just remember were all here cheering for you!!...God Bless you and Take Care...much love...*hugs*....Christine...Open RNY 8/2/04 -23lbs