Leslie H.

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Karen N. 23 years, 3 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!

1800Bev 23 years, 3 months ago

Leslie, You go girl! Soapbox cheerfully provided to those willing to step up to the mike. hehe. Best wishes.

Sharon Neva 23 years, 3 months ago

LESLIE~~ COULDN'T OF SAID IT BETTER MYSELF! So many of our dreams at first seem impossible, then they seem improbable, and then, when we summon the will, they soon become inevitable

Sherry *. 23 years, 3 months ago

Leslie~Hi! My surgery is 1-23-03 and I also have a set of twins and gained 100lbs after thier birth. I also have not started giving things up yet. I don't think it will be any easier if I give them up now instead of later. BUT I could be wrong!! I think if you give it up later you do it because you have to (you have no choice). Kind of like being on crutches or confined to a wheelchair,both of which I had to dobefore!! Good luck on your surgery!

Sharon Neva 23 years, 3 months ago

LESLIE~~ You had 3 questions, but I only have the answer to one of them.... I lost my hair... in fact, I actually looked like I'd gone through chemo... but, it only lasted about 3 months and now it's growing back... and YES, I lost it "everywhere".... BEST WISHES ON YOUR WLS JOURNEY...

Bethy413 23 years, 3 months ago

Hi Leslie, I read the free chapter of the book as well. I have heard here about people sometimes getting ulcers, that's a complication that can happen. As far as the emotional part. I know from all I have read that I had better be prepared for giving up the "comfort" of food. I hope that I am. I have decided that I have eaten everything I wanted for 43 years and look where it got me. I am sure there are some people that find they have a hard time handling the issue of not being able to eat the same ever again. Everyone is different. I have tried to prepare myself for that. I won't know if I have for sure until the time comes. I just pray that being thinner and healthier mean much more to me than chocolate cake and twinkies. Hope this helps you a bit. Best wishes to you.

T R. 23 years, 3 months ago

Leslie....I'm at work and cannot check my e-mail at home but I'm anxious to check it tonight. It's too bizarre that you sent this e-mail because today has been a really "questionable" day for me. If you read my post prior to yours you can see that I am really, really freaked out today. I would like to hear more about what you find out about this as my surgery is Monday, 1-13-03....plse keep me posted. Tammy Blough @ [email protected].. Thanks.

sunshineinjaxs 23 years, 4 months ago

HI LESLIE,I just wanted to tell you that I wish you all the luck to a fast recovery. May God be with you at this time in your life. I will pray for you. Celeste Jordan

Leslie E. 23 years, 4 months ago

Leslie, If you continue to open yourself up to God, He will reveal himself to you and you will come to feel closer to him.It doesn't happen over night, you have to take baby steps.It takes time in any relationship, to build trust. I pray you will have a safe surgery and a smooth recovery. Good luck, you have a family here...Blessings,

jackie_h1 23 years, 4 months ago

HAPPY NEW YEAR this will be for you! On your way to a healthier life free from fat! I wish you the BEST and my thoughts and prayers are with you as you make this life change. Hope you have a wonderful surgical experience and speedy complication free recovery! Your soon to be on the *Lighter Side*!! Hugs and Blessing from a Michigan WLS sister~ (RNY 2/8/02 -157# from 369 to 212)