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PookieW2 22 years, 8 months ago

Good Luck Arvella!! May your slide to the losing side be as uneventful and pain free as possible. This is such an exciting time in your life. Take care and God Bless.......

YStarnes 22 years, 8 months ago

Angel flying in, just wanted to wish Arvella good luck on her upcoming surgey which is in 11 days. Please stop by and wish her well.

Angela H. 22 years, 8 months ago

Hi Arvella! I am sure that you are getting really excited about your big day aproaching. I am so excited for you.I am so glad to have met you. I look forward to seeing you again. We will all have to get together again after our surgies. Good luck to you and hope you have a speedy recovery. God bless you. Love ya!

Cathy W. 22 years, 8 months ago

I wanted to wish you well with your upcoming surgery. I hope that all goes well and that you are up and out and about real soon. I'll bet you are are doing a happy dance accompanied by a bundle of unwanted "NERVES", but don't worry be HAPPY! You are in my thoughts and prayers. Good Luck!

Karen N. 22 years, 9 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!

Justin F. 22 years, 9 months ago

Hi. Congrats, you are on your way to the losing side. You have made a valiant decision to live a healthy lifestyle and I applaud you. Good luck on your upcoming surgery and I hope you have a speedy and painless recovery and success on the rest of your journey.

Carol H. 22 years, 9 months ago

Advice, advice, advice....well, here is my two cents! ... I just wanted to say GOOD LUCK on your surgery. Take a deep breath, try to relax. Know that we all care about you and are wishing you the best. Think positive, it really does help. After surgery, remember to turn, cough, take deep breaths, and walk to prevent complications. Hold your incision when you cough, it helps it hurt less. Keep your profile updated, it may make a difference in the live of someone else. Smile, keep your chin up! And lastly, if your chin does fall, just remember, from this position it is easier to moon people! :) (Also, humor helps too!)

Justin F. 22 years, 10 months ago

COngrats on getting a date. Good luck on your upcoming surgery and I hope you have a speedy and painless recovery and best wishes on the rest of your journey.

Jenny R. 22 years, 10 months ago

I have a few humble suggestions for your upcomming surgery... Try not to gain too much weight before surgery Make sure you buy everything you need for post op ... foods ect, having it all at the house makes it easier to manage after surgery for everyone... Peace of mind knowing you have what you need i am a popsicle junkie now.... they are amazing Your tastes will change... I hate to eat right now ... so My best advise is to enjoy everything you put in your mouth now ... there is a grieving process after surgery when all you are eating is liquids... YOU wish you could eat, you crave, foods ... want something crunchy ... yummier ... not sloshy! Buy something roomy and comfortable to wear.... I wore my nightgown for 5 days.... I washed it every other day and put it back on.... it was comforting and feelt good You wont have a lot of energy after surgery ... make sure you have a good support system in place. People to pamper you.... Your body will hurt Not just where your incision is ... but other places too, the anesthesia makes things inside you uncomfortable... They pump a lot of gas into your abdomen... Find someone who gives good foot rubs. They are very relaxing and comforting. I didnt really enjoy foot rubs before... But It was a place on my body that didnt hurt... and its great for circulation. You may find yourself discouraged when others eat around you... I know I do. or when food commercials come on TV.... and it seems like every comercial has food in it~~ Just go to another room. I am a chef by trade ... so this is a bit of a shock to me. This not liking food thing. I think though when I can eat more "normal" foods it will be easier. Take as much time off as you can... Suggested re-coop time is 6 weeks. A few days before surgery I cut 8 inches off my hair and donated it to a cancer charity "locks of love" It felt great, and Its much easier to take care of now... Not saying this if for everyone... But it sure did help me My last little bit of advise for now... You can tell yourself that, hey - I know I am going through this life changing operation ... and yeah... My new life is going to be so different. You can think that in your mind all you want... BUT You wont FEEL IT Till you wake up on the other side. Hope this helps! Huggs Jenn

Sharon Neva 22 years, 10 months ago

ARVELLA~~BEST WISHES ON YOUR WLS JOURNEY~~ May the world hug you today with its warmth, and love.....Pray it whispers a joyful tune in your heart.....And may the wind carry a voice that tells you there is a friend sitting in another corner of the world wishing you well!~~