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Linda L. 23 years, 5 months ago

Denise I was so glad to read your post. I have been thinking of Linda & wondering how she is doing! Linda I am sorry i never posted before you left for surgery. I am thinking of you an praying for you- hey even you beat me to the OR table- no fair- yes i am very happy its behind you & that you are on the road to recovery. I wish you the best Linda!

deniseincarmi 23 years, 5 months ago

Angel Posting here...I saw Linda last night and again this morning. She looked so beautiful, especially for just having surgery. She is having trouble with the morphine pump. It is not settling well with her. She is trying to do without any pain meds right now. She is one tough woman. Please pray that they find meds that she can take that will work for her. Thank you.

jenbrun 23 years, 5 months ago

THE TEN COMMANDMENTS OF WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY 1. Thou shalt NOT drink with thy meals. This means never. This is cheating...cheating yourself. It washes the food out of your pouch and allows you to eat more. This will slow and eventually stop your weight loss. 2. Thou SHALT eat slowly, very slowly. This is not a rule for the first few months post-op. This rule is for the rest of your life. If you eat too quickly, you will surely stretch your pouch. Eat too quickly and you will learn the hard way...the nausea is stifling. 3. Thou SHALT take thy vitamins. This surgery is a great tool for weight loss. But, as with all benefits, there are costs...and malnutrition is one of the costs of this surgery. Take a multivitamin supplement every day for the rest of your life. You also need to have your blood checked periodically for B-12 levels. 4. Thou SHALT eat adequate protein. What is adequate? I am not a physician, so I cannot say for sure. But, with all of the differences of opinion I have seen, it seems the consensus is between 4 and 6 ounces of protein per day. 5. Thou SHALT exercise. Just do it. 6. Thou SHALT drink 64 ounces of water, everyday. It seems some people have problems doing this. Use a water bottle and carry it with you everywhere. Sip all day long. 7. Thou SHALT eat well-balanced meals. I think my doctor said it best: protein first and foremost, then green/yellow vegetables, then fruit, then starches. 8. Thou shalt NOT eat sugar in any form...no candy!!! If I can give up donuts, anybody can give up sweets. Doh!!! 9. Thou shall NOT modify these commandments to suit thy needs. It will not work. You will only defeat yourself. 10. Thou shall love thyself and be happy with the body God gave thee. God did not intend for all of us to be supermodels, and this surgery will not make you one. Happiness comes from within. Be happy with who and what you are

Sharon Neva 23 years, 5 months ago

LINDA~~CONGRATULATIONS ON MAKING IT TO THE LOSING SIDE~~ <I>May Each New Day Find You Feeling Better.... There are so many people thinking nice thoughts about you and wishing you a quick, easy recovery</I> ~~EVERYDAY WILL GET BETTER AND BETTER~~

deniseincarmi 23 years, 5 months ago

Angel Report #1: I called the hospital this morning at about 11:20 AM. Dr. Overcash had been in the waiting room at around 11:00 AM to say that she was out of surgery. The nurse told me she had come through fine. Will be in recovery for about 2 hours. Keep her in your prayers. Denise

Dortheria B. 23 years, 5 months ago

Linda may God truly bless you as you start a beautiful journey and a new chapter in your life. I pray that you have an uneventful surgery and a very speedy recovery. God Bless, Lenay

Linda B. 23 years, 5 months ago

Hi...wishing you all the best with your upcoming surgery. I hope you have a speedy recovery. Congratulations and God Bless.

RODEO CLOWNS S. 23 years, 5 months ago

Have you ever seen the movie: THE WIZARD OF OZ??? Well, soon you will be saying what the wicked witch said when Dorothy threw a bucket of water on her: "I'M MELTING!! I'M MELTING!!!" Those lbs will just melt off of you soon. You will soon be walking down the YELLOW BRICK ROAD to see the WIZARD OF OZ and your sweetest wish will be granted. Congratulations and good luck to you. My husband and I both had our open rny's at Pacific Bariatric in San Diego in 2001 and have lost a combined total of 325 lbs. YOU CAN DO IT TOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

krisl 23 years, 5 months ago

Merry Meet. Good luck on your surgery, and I hope you have a pain free recovery. See, hopefully if you get enough wishes for that, it will happen. :) Hope you have no complications, and good luck on the "losing side" A gentle word,Like summer rain May soothe the heart,And banish pain I hope this helps you,Get Well Soon Blessed Be.

Cathy S. 23 years, 5 months ago

Linda, Best wishes on your upcoming surgery. I am just behind you on the 19th. Looking forward to seeng how you progress.