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Naes Wls J. 22 years, 8 months ago

<b>~*~(From my heart to yours)I SAID A PRAYER FOR YOU TODAY~*~ I said a prayer for you today And know God must have heard- I felt the answer in my heart Although He spoke no word I didn't ask for wealth or fame, I knew you wouldn't mind, I asked Him to send treasures Of a far more lasting kind, I asked that He'd be near you At the start of each new day, To grant you health and blessings And friends to share your way. I asked for happiness for you In all things great and small, But it was for His loving care I prayed the most of all.(unknown author)~*~Hugs~*~</b>

Carol R. 22 years, 8 months ago

More news, my friends. My gp dr called today with bloodwork results, telling me that my triglicerides and cholesterol are sky high, and I am now on yet another prescription. I'm 45 yrs old, and starting to feel like an 80 yr old woman, taking 5 prescriptions every day now. I really need this wls planning and pre-op stuff to go by fairly quickly - I'm afraid now that I might have a heart attack! Thanks for your support & prayers everyone - I love and wish the best for us all!!!!

vaam26 22 years, 8 months ago

Congratulations on your decision to consider WLS. Keep your mind and heart open.

Krislyn B. 22 years, 8 months ago

Hi Carol I'm also a member here on obestiy.com my name is Krislyn Brinkman and I'm from South Dakota and had my WLS on May 27, 2003 and I am feeling so much better, what a life change and it saved my life. I'm writing because I just joined a support group on MSN that your daughter is on also and she mentioned you were thinking about doing this for your health and I just wanted to give you some encouragement. I too had type 2 diabetes for about 4 years now and I was on insulin at first with shots 3 times a day then he switched me to pills. I started getting the feet problems really bad and have nerve damage now in both feet and my left one was always hurting and throbbing and swollen. Well let me tell you, the day after my surgery, my surgeon told me I could go ahead and stop taking all my diabettes medications and my previcid for acid reflux and I haven't had a single problem with either. My feet have gotten better, I still have the nerve damage and my left one bothers me a little still but that's to be expected since it started from the diabettes but it's not anything near what the pain was before surgery. I think having the surgery was the best thing I could ever do for my health and my life, I do believe it saved me. I have asthma really bad and was born with it but for the last 3 1/2 years I have been living off of oxygen daily so I could just breathe and I just turned 33 last week. I was so depressed and so heavy that life seemed so doomed for me. I look back now and wonder why my doctor never suggested this to me years ago. I feel about 5 years younger already and I'm only 11 weeks post op. I went from 313 lbs the day of surgery to 262 lbs as of today Aug. 14. I carried all my weight in my tummy and butt and hips and now things are disappearing and especially the tummy area wow what a difference it has made. I can bend over and cross my legs and just even walking is easier. I could hardly walk to the mail box without getting out of breath and having to use my inhaler. Well I could go on and on and on about all this because, I'm just so excited and can't explain the joy in life I'm feeling again. I wish you the best and i'm sure you will make the right decission for you. Check out my profile on here if you would like and my email addy is there if you ever want to write and chat. Best of luck to you. Sincerely Krislyn B.

jjettrox 22 years, 8 months ago

hi carol:> i am glad you are leaning towards wls.. you will be in very great,capable hands with dr. coates.. i love him..he's the most understanding dr.ever!! you'll see,when you meet him..he is very kind.. i have read posts where people with diabetes have either stopped all meds after wls,or at least dramatically decreased the dosages and strengths.. i wish you the very best in your journey to a new,healthier you.. please also come join our support group with nikki.. i like your daughter a lot..we chatted until really late last night.. you have a daughter who loves you very much.. i'll support you in any way i can.. this is the best tool for getting one's health back on track.. i hope and pray all goes smoothly for you.. dr. coates is the bomb!!!! please feel free to email me anytime.. support is a wonderful asset to this lifesaving/life changing process.. have a great day carol!!! hugs** jeanne lampreda>lap rny 1/16/03..265/167/140ish??

Cinderz H. 22 years, 8 months ago

Carol, how wonderful to hear of your decision. Its a decision you will never regret, IMO. Nothing is as precious as treasuring our lives and the ones we love IN our lives. This surgery will bring you back into your life and in everyone else's life in a new way you never think possible. Trust me. Itrs worth every mile you will journey to get to the other side. Keep in touch sweetheart! We are all here with you, in this thing together. Hugz*

luvmygirls02 22 years, 8 months ago

Hi Mommy! I am sooo happy that you are willing to research this. I know this is the best option for me and I think it is for you too. You are going to like being a member here at OH. I think reading profiles and getting posts will show you that this surgery is a life change for the better and results are real and amazing. I love you and there is nothing I want more than to see you live a long healthy and happy life. So dont be scared and check it out....