claydeb 23 years, 8 months ago

THATS GREAT. GOOD LUCK ON YOUR KNEW LIFE AHEAD OF YOU. DEB

Lauren G. 23 years, 8 months ago

Hey Vicki, Good luck on your surgery. LIFE BEGIns after, So be prepared...

Barbara L. 23 years, 8 months ago


Anne Lesieur-Brooks 23 years, 8 months ago

Hi Vicki, I just wanted to tell you that I finally talked to my doctor about quitting smoking in order to have surgery. I was finding it very difficult just as you said. to much stress in my life to go cold turkey. so I wanted to share with you what she had me do. She prescribed an antidepressant called Wellbutrin starting at 150 mg 1 time per day then increaseing to 2 pills per day after that. I was able to beging cutting back on my smoking but not quit fully until I started the next phase which included using a nicotrol inhaler. The nicotrol inhaler was used a couple times a day at first to replace the normal cigarette then eventually I set a date to quit. I was down to smoking about 5 cigarrettes aday when I set my date. Since I quit (6 weeks)I used the nicotrol for a few days but have been off of it and the butts since. My surgeon requires us to be smokefree at least 30 days prior to surgery and they test for this by doing an arterial blood gas test. Best wished on your journey and I hope you are able to get past this.

Teresa A. 23 years, 9 months ago

Vicki, I want to wish you all the best with your upcoming surgery and I pray that the Lord will continue to bless you and keep you in his loving care. I know he will be with you and see you safely to the "losing" side. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Alice W. 23 years, 9 months ago

Vicki Hello~~Congratulations on your surgery date. Oh=the waiting with all those mixed feeling can be very stressful. Please stay strong and keep your mind on the great prize!! Wish you all the very best on your surgery and may all your dreams come true!!

nicole P. 23 years, 9 months ago

I am sure everything will be fine. it is normal to be so nervous. I almost threw up just over asking my doc for a referral to the surgeon.!! Good luck and a prayer for you.

Becca K. 23 years, 9 months ago

“Destiny is not a matter of chance, it is a matter of choice; it is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved.” William Jennings Bryan. I am wishing you all the best for the next chapter of the rest of your life.

MommaAngel 23 years, 9 months ago

HI VICKI I just want you to know that I am praying that you will have a quick and smooth recovery to the losing side. LORD BLESS

A J. 23 years, 9 months ago

Hi Vicki FRALEY!!!! I just wanted to wish you success with your consult on the 30th of July! My consult is on the 31st! We seem to be in about the same boat.... Well, I am saving your profile so I can check back in with you! Good Luck and God Bless!
About Me
Trevor, wi
Location
29.5
BMI
RNY
Surgery
09/16/2002
Surgery Date
Jul 11, 2002
Member Since

Before & After
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The night before surgery 9-15-02
330lbs.lbs
3-17-03 Down -113lbs at my 6 month mark and still going!!! Will get a new picture up soon, I promise!
217lbslbs

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