Toni G.

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Sandy T. 23 years, 4 months ago

Toni, I cannot tell you how much you sound like me. I went so far as to question my surgeon to be sure of the pouch size, the outlet size, and the bypass lenght. I thought the same exact thing, freaked myself out at first cause, "I shouldn't be able to have this much", and "other's say they get full after a couple sips." Well, I am here to tell ya, I was only causing myself unwanted worry. I say if I could have known one thing, it would have been that this would work so I wouldn't have worried so. Anyway now, 7 months later I have lost 114 lbs. I weigh below 200(barely) for the first time in my whole adult life. I am so thankful that I made this decision and only wish that I had given it some time and saved myself alot of extra anquish. Best of luck to you, and I can't wait to see what you are saying in 6 or 7 months. =-)

TheresaC 23 years, 5 months ago

Best wishes and heart felt prayers for an uneventful surgery and speedy recovery. Good luck!

Ron E. 23 years, 5 months ago

Good luck on your coming surgery. My prayers are with you, and hoping for an uneventful surgery, and a speedy, painfree recovery. Keep your focus on healing. Make sure you walk, and keep up your breathing exercise. YOU CAN DO THIS! See you on the other side.

KarenLvsLife 23 years, 5 months ago

Hi Toni---congrats on your surgery date!! You are on your way girlfriend. Dr. Proctor did my RNY on 10/29/01 & did an excellent job. Joy was wonderful to work with. Within 2 months, you will feel dramatically different than you do right now--much, much better for one thing. Also, Angi Harben started a yahoo group just for Dr. Proctor & Dr. Richard's [email protected]. I urge you to join and contribute as much as you like---or just lurk about. Also, there are 2 other yahoo groups just for gastric bypass folks like [email protected] (you may want to start learning about all this now since you just might need a tummy tuck or breast reduction) and the other group is [email protected]. This is a good one for right now especially for pre ops and soon to be post ops...lots of members who post daily with comments, problems and advice. Feel free to email me should you have questions and keep in touch and let us all know how you are doing! You are very precious and deserve this wonderful new gift--always remember just how special you are and don't give anyone the power to take that from you any more!! May God's little Angels be sitting on your shoulders riding with you the whole way through all this. Merry Christmas! Karen King, Athens, GA 350/220/130

piperkc 23 years, 5 months ago

Hi Toni Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, any one can start from now and make a brand new ending "There is no medicine like hope, no incentive so great, and no tonic so powerful as expectation of something better tomorrow." ~ O. S. Marden "Destiny is no 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 "Dream lofty dreams, and as you dream, so shall you become. Your vision is the promise of what you shall one day be; your ideal is the prophecy of what you shall at last unveil." ~ James Allen "I asked God to give me happiness. God said, "No. I give you blessings. Happiness is up to you." ~ Author Unknown "Goals give you more than a reason to get up in the morning; they are an incentive to keep you going all day. Goals tend to tap the deeper resources and draw the best out of life. "Put yourself in a state of mind where you say to yourself, 'Here is an opportunity for me to celebrate like never before, my own power, my own ability to get myself to do whatever is necessary." ~ Anthony Robbins " ~ Harvey Mackay "Life is a challenge, but if you don't stand and risk you will never know if you were able to win or lose. Challenges are not a thing of winning or losing; they are a way of learning from them to become a better person every day! ~ Alexsander Rodriguez, P.R "Don't ask for it to be easy, ask for it to be worth it." Dan Kuschell "The most important question to ask is not 'What am I getting?' The most important question to ask on the job is 'What am I becoming?'"You are never given a wish without also being given the power to make it true. You may have to work for it, however." - Richard Bach "In the confrontation between the stream and the rock, the stream always wins; not through strength, but through persistence." ~ Jackson Brown "I have always been delighted at the prospect of a new day, a fresh try, one more start, with perhaps a bit of magic waiting somewhere behind the morning." ~ J.B. Priestly "Each of us has an inner dream that we can unfold if we will just have the courage to admit what it is. And the faith to trust our own admission. The admitting is often very difficult." ~ Julia Cameron "The block of granite which was an obstacle in the pathway of the weak becomes a stepping-stone in the pathway of the strong. That block of granite is often nothing more than a decision." ~ Thomas Carlyle "Being yourself is not remaining what you were, or being satisfied with what you are. It is the point of departure." ~ Sydney Harris "Risk! Risk anything! Care no more for the opinion of others, for those voices. Do the hardest thing on earth for you. Act for yourself. Face the truth." ~ Katherine Mansfield "Too often we are scared. Scared of what we might not be able to do. Scared of what people might think if we tried. We let fears stand in the way of our hopes. We say no when we want to say yes. We sit quietly when we want to scream. And we shout with the others, when we should keep our mouths shut. Why? After all, we do only go around once. There's really no time to be afraid. JUST DO IT." ~ Nike advertising campaign "I am convinced that attitude is the key to success or failure in almost any of life's endeavors. Your attitude - your perspective, your outlook, how you feel about yourself, how you feel about other people - determines your priorities, your actions, your values. Your attitude determines how you interact with other people and how you interact with yourself." ~ Carolyn Warner "Happiness lies for those who cry, those who hurt, those who have searched, and those who tried, for only they can appreciate the importance of people who have touched their lives." ~ Author Unknown "It's never too late to be what you might have been." ~ George Eliot "For every beauty there is an eye somewhere to see it. For every truth there is an ear somewhere to hear it. For every love there is a heart somewhere to receive it." ~ Author Unknown "Whatever you do, you need courage. Whatever course you decide upon, there is always someone to tell you you are wrong. There are always difficulties arising which tempt you to believe that your critics are right. To map out a course of action and follow it to the end, requires some of the same courage which a soldier needs." ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson A wish changes NOTHING; A decision, changes EVERYTHING "So many of our dreams at first seem impossible, then they seem improbable, and then, when we summon the will,they soon become inevitable." Christopher Reeves "When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, they will not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched, Nor will the flame burn you. For I am the LORD your God, The Holy One of Israel, your Savior." Isaiah 43:2-3 Everyone has beauty but not everyone sees it. "If you don't design your own life plan, chances are you'll fall into someone else's plan. And guess what they may have planned for you? Not much." ~ Jim Rohn May you always have an Angel by your side. Watching out for you in all the things you do. Reminding you to keep believing in brighter days. Have a safe journey to the other side and a speedy recovery Angela in Canada 406lbs BMI 63.6 -73lbs Dr Michael Grace Open RNY Life began May 16, 2002 I have heard your prayer, I have seen your tears. Surely..I will heal you." 2 Kings 20:5

meredith L. 23 years, 5 months ago

I wish you luck and best wishes on your big day! My surgery is 01/13/2003. God bless you and hope you have a speedy recovery and speedy weight loss! What a great late present to yourself for Christmas! Happy Holidays!

Karen N. 23 years, 5 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!

Nichole S. 23 years, 5 months ago

Good luck, Toni, with your upcoming surgery. I wish for you a smooth surgery and quick recovery. Good luck and God bless. Happy losing!

Rhonda F. 23 years, 5 months ago

Toni - I couldn't be more happy for you! This is such a powerful step that you are taking towards reclaiming your life. You know that you can count on me for anything. I am so luck to have you for a friend!!! Love and Peace, Rhonda

sunshineinjaxs 23 years, 5 months ago

Hi. I just wanted to say good luck with your surgery and I will see you on the other side may God Bless you and I will pray for you. Jillian Jordan