Gina D.

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kylakae 24 years, 5 months ago

Ooops! I see you updated on the message board! Sounds like you are doing wonderfully!

Karen Renee 24 years, 5 months ago

Dear Gina, I am so happy to say HAPPY ANNIVERSARY to you. You look great and I couldn't be happier for you. You are a great inspirations. Take Care and G-d Bless you!

Gina D. 24 years, 5 months ago

As of tomorrow, I AM ONE YEAR POST OP!! This has been an exciting year for me. I started my journey at 235 pounds, with high blood sugars, asthma and many many aches and pains. I had reached the point when chairs were uncomfortable and seat belt extenders were needed. I had also reached the point where I sat on the sidelines while the world went on around me. Today, I am a different person! I work at a wildlife rehab hospital (doing very physical labor on most days), I can walk for miles, I cant fit into any seat with room to spare and my kids can hug "all of me, not just my belly". Someone at work today, who had no clue about my "previous life", said, "you're such a thin, little thing." as I was sqeezing through a very tight spot. HeeHee. She was sooooo shocked when I told her that I had surgery last year and swore that my driver's license picture was certainly NOT me. I am now wearing a size 5/6 clothes on my 5'3" frame. (yes, I admit for the first time in my life, I am small boned--not large boned..lol). My "chart" weight says I should be 128 for my height. I am consistantly weighing in at 131...I don't think I'll worry about the extra 3 pounds. For all you newbies: Yes, I was scared to have the surgery! Yes, I thought it wouldn't work for me! Yes, I had some trouble finding those foods I could tolerate in the beginning! Yes, On occassion I wished I could eat the whole cake instead of a tiny bite! AND YES, I WOULD DO THIS AGAIN IN A HEARTBEAT!!!!! Love yourselves and your world!! Gina

Elizabeth C. 24 years, 7 months ago

Gina...You mentioned that you have had Laproscopic surgery. I was wondering how big your scar was. Believe it or not...that is one of the major hang ups I have about having the surgery. A friend has just had it...not laproscopic and it looks like a rail road track going down the middle of her stomach. Is you's better than that? Thanks for the input. Elizabeth

glenda B. 24 years, 8 months ago

you look great!!!!!! cant wait to be there. im 2 1/2 months out down 45 lbs to 204. thought i was losing slow but your profile gave me encourgement that i will get there. im also 39 and i hope to get to 150 im 5'8 again you look terrific glenda berry

darcieleigh 25 years, 4 months ago

GINA!!! I am so excited for you!!! You must feel incredible! Thank you so much for your phone calls and support -- It has meant the world to me!! I cant wait to see more of your posts!! (p.s. Im doing a happy dance too -- 6 days and 16# gone foerver!!!)

Gina D. 25 years, 4 months ago

Hello, I am doing very well since my surgery 2 1/2 weeks ago. I have lost 18 pounds which feels great (especially when I go to the grocery and see how big a pound of butter is...just think of 18 of those piled up and falling off my body..LOL.) My scars look like they will heal into small "scratch" marks, if they scar at all. I am having a little difficulty finding foods that are appetizing when pureed but am making sure to get in my proteins and liquids. (Okay, so I dont manage to do that every day...but I try very hard.) I can not say THANK YOU enough to this site and all you wonderful people for giving me the strength and courage I needed (and still need) to take this monumental leap. I cant wait to WOW everyone this summer. My kids, I'm sure, will thank all of you too when I'm well enough to start giving them the Mommy they deserve.

Gina D. 25 years, 4 months ago

HELLO FRIENDS!!!!Well I officially have made it. I had my surgery on Tuesday afternoon and came home on Thursday afternoon. I know that Leigh explained that my surgery was delayed and didn't know why. It was really nothing drastic. They couldn't get my IV started and I got nervous and started heaving..LOL. They had to wait then to make sure it was not a reaction to medicine before they could take me into surgery. My doc was also running a little behind too. I have been in quite a bit of pain but then one of my incisions (I had 6 lap incisions) looks like I was beaten in a dark alley. I am in much better spirits and feel that I am healing on schedule. Thanks to Leigh for being my angel and to all those who posted and wished me well. I will be back in the chat room soon but now I feel I need the rest and you know what a chat addict I am.

darcieleigh 25 years, 5 months ago

I called at 12:45 EST and Ginda did not answer her phone so I called her doctors office as they are very kind and told me to feel free to call their number for updates. Gina is doing great. She has been up and walking!!! In fact the nurse had just been to see her and said that she is in good spirits just very sleepy. I will call again later tonite -- Her hospital number is 1-954-735-6000 -- room 530A -

Maggie N. 25 years, 5 months ago

Hey Gina, I understand that you did not have any problems and are resting comfortable! Way to go gal! We were all thinking of you and praying it would go well! Pretty soon you will be going home and starting the journey to a new and slimmer you! Think light! Write when you can so we all can read about and share in your progress! Regards to you!