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DEE G. 24 years, 11 months ago

Peter; I am praying for you today is the 13 tomorrow is your big day; GOOD LUCK AND MAY YOU HAVE A FAST AND SPEED RECOVERY. GOD BLESS DEE GARRETT AKA ROLLINCHAIR

Donna P. 24 years, 11 months ago

Peter - may God guide your surgeons' hands. May you have a smooth and speedy recovery. And happy birthday! What a great birthday gift to give to yourself

Tammy S. 24 years, 11 months ago

Best of Luck Peter - I am now on day 10 of post-op and starting to think it was indeed worth it! : ) Thinking of You!!

Lyn C. 24 years, 11 months ago

Peter...what a wise decision you have made to have WLS...I agree that it isn't eating alone, but some of us are different...I had ssurgery 13 days ago, and I am thrilled...I wish you a wonderful birthday, and much success in your journey

Peter S. 24 years, 11 months ago

Today was my final meeting with the surgeon. I spent the entire day at the hospital, and I must have had my blood pressure taken fifty times. A 37-year old woman named Candy will be having the operation the same day as me. We will be the only RNY patients at UMDNJ that week. Candy is scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday, and I will be having my surgery sometime after 12 noon. They scheduled us together today, so we met, and as a matter of fact, our blood work, x-rays, etc. were back to back. It was less scary for me to go through everything because I saw someone else doing it right ahead of me. Iris, Candy's "angel" was along, and the young woman informed me that she had RNY Gastric Bypass with Dr. Kamelgard in 1999. She showed before photographs, and the difference was amazing. Iris was open to questions, and even showed us her scar (not bad!). I had difficulty imagining Iris as a heavy person, but she was. The staff at Dr. K's office is very nice. Kathy and Barbara made me feel especially at ease, and it was nice. I had to walk in the hallway for six minutes, and I had to inform the physical therapist of my comfort and if I was out of breath at the end of the time. To tell the truth, I was a little tired, no doubt a symptom of the morbid obesity. I signed the consent papers, and it was not easy. This is not a light-hearted decision. Despite the risks, I think that this is the best decision for me. I did not become obese only because I ate more than the average person. I believe my body has a bigger capacity than most, and I could never fill the tank. I see the RNY as a correction for me, to be more like other people. Some say that the operation is drastic, but I consider my obesity problem just as drastic. I have the chance to change this problem, and I have to take that chance.

Churie W. 24 years, 11 months ago

It is so great that your rebirth is your birthday good luck and i will pray for your speedy recovery and lots and lots of pounds shed

Lisa B. 24 years, 12 months ago

Thanks for the post. I think that this is a very special birthday for you. Here's wishing you the very best in your recovery and the journey ahead.

JEANINE O. 24 years, 12 months ago

DEAR PETER, WOW YOU WILL BE HAVING SURGERY ON YOUR BIRTHDAY! WOW A DOUBLE BIG DAY FOR YOU. WISHING YOU THE VERY BEST PETER. WE ARE SURGERY BUDDIES FOR MAY 14TH. MAY THE LORD PROTECT YOU, AND BE BY YOUR SIDE, AND COMFORT YOU. LOVE JEANINE

redqueen 24 years, 12 months ago

Best Wishes to you on both your surgery and your birthday. This is a wonderful birthday present you are giving yourself. I will be thinking of you as I go through surgery and recovery. God Bless.

Susan H. 24 years, 12 months ago

Good luck Peter. I'll see you on the other side.