Patricia M.

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Sharon Teater H. 23 years, 7 months ago

Hi Pat! I got a new surgery Date!! Oct 30th. Thanks so much for your kind thoughts and prayers. love from ur sis in Slim and in Christ, Sharon

Patricia M. 23 years, 9 months ago

7/12: Almost a month out from surgery. Weight loss has been slower for me. I may be taking in too many protein calories - trying to save my hair. I guess i'm more vain than I thought. No problems, except for fruit. Can't eat it - doesn't like me anymore. No big deal. I did drop another 3 pounds this week, so maybe things are starting to go correctly. I was begining to feel like the only person this surgery wouldn't work for would be me. I'm short - 5 foot tall, original weight was 235 although I think I was almost 240 (went a little beserko eating desserts prior to surgery). I do want to let you all know that you won't miss desserts at all - and chocolate isn't missed either. Amazing!

Patricia M. 23 years, 10 months ago

Hey Gang! Well it couldn't have gone any better. I don't remember a thing after talking to the anesthesiologist in the OR holding area. Amnesia from the anesthesia - I recommend it to everyone! Blocks out that scary time when you enter to OR room and everyone gets busy getting you ready. Woke up to some pain - not bad. My surgery was laproscopic and they also removed my gall bladder. Didn't sleep at all that night, but it wasn't a problem. Naval hospital in Portsmouth did a wonderful job of taking care of me. Stayed in the step-down unit until early the next morning. Very uneventful. First steps out of bed were interesting. Me more concerned about pulling something than actually having pain. It did feel like my stomach was going to slide right down my legs!!! Just an odd feeling. Most of my pain was lower back, from the way I was positioned on the OR table (towels rolled under my lower back to arch my stomach up.) Went home on Thursday morning (just 2 days in hospital). I am already walking 30 minutes, driving, and learning to eat again. It does take some concentration on chewing your food and swallowing water. If my mind is on something else, and I accidently swallow too much water, I can really feel it. No dumping~~~~~ :" No nauseau, except when I ate my protein too quickly. Carnation instant breakfast when I first wake up - 30 minutes to drink!!! Water, then more protein (eggs taste like heaven at this point. Well more later.

Sandra F. 23 years, 10 months ago

Hi Patricia, I know that you are in good hands. I will be up at Portsmith on the 19th and will stop in to see you. I haven't yet set an appointment with your hair stylist, but will do it soon. Hope you are feeling well.

CATHY T. 23 years, 10 months ago

I WANTED TO WISH YOU A SPEEDY RECOVERY , AND ALL THE HEALTH AND HAPPINESS IN YOUR NEW FUTURE!!

Jan N. 23 years, 10 months ago

Hi Patricia, Just wanted to wish you the very best for your surgery and recovery. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers. Jan

Samantha D. 23 years, 10 months ago

Patricia - the day has arrived! Best wishes for a successful, complication free surgery and for a wonderful journey into your new life. And ((hugs)) to the soon-to-be thin and healthy person!

Katherine H. 23 years, 10 months ago

Wishing you all the best in your upcoming surgery. Mine will be done the same day too at U.C. Davs in California. I hope we both are successful and have speedy painfree recoverys. Take Care, Katherine Hunt

Tracy P. 23 years, 10 months ago

Patricia~ Congratulations on your upcoming surgery. May your doctor's be skilled, your nurse's be compassionate and your recovery be speedy! ~xoxo

charanewme 23 years, 10 months ago

You are starting a new chapter in your life to a healthier and thinner you. Congratulations.You are in my thougths and prayers for a safe and speedy reovery.