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ehw8588 20 years, 4 months ago

Fri. Dec. 23, 2005 Although it was rough at first, I'm doing really good, now. Had surgery last Tues (12-13) & did really well Tues & Wed. Wed night, I threw up ALL night long. (come to find out, so did my son Canaan!) What a time to get a stomach virus!! From wretching so violently all night, I busted some internal stitches and herniated my intestine (nice, huh?!!), so I had surgery AGAIN on Thurs. (12-15) morning to repair the damage. (I can see you cringing from here. lol) Anyway, then, Randy (my husband) gets it... then, Jessica (my daughter)... so, when they released me from the hosp on Sun, I went to my parents house til, um, I have to think about it... my days are all mixed up at this point... I came home yesterday (Thurs, 12-22) morning. The Dr. didn't want me here with the chance to get sick again, and Jessica just started feeling better this Wed. night. Ok... lol. Did have laproscopic surgery, but had stitches in 5 incisions. Got my stitches out yesterday! so, I am on the mend... s-l-o-w-l-y but surely. I can only eat or drink about 2 ounces at a time right now. I HAVE to intake 40 oz. of protein and 60 ounces of fluid per day. When I have to wait at least 15 minutes or so between swallows, that means I'm still "pretty much" on a liquid diet & having to work at it ALL day long to get in what I need to get in. Although, if I get a slot, I am able to have things like eggs, cheese, oatmeal, grits, refried beans, etc... not liquid, but not really solid. Oh. the big thing is... I've lost 12 lbs. in the last week and a half! That's motivation!! I'm still real-low-energy from having 2 surgeries in 2 days, so I'm gonna go take a nap w/my baby (well, he's 6, but you know...) I'll update again soon. I hope everyone has the MOST WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS EVER!!!

Stacycw4s 20 years, 4 months ago

Hi Vonnie, I got your e-mail today. I just wanted to say thank you for taking the time to write to me. Sorry I missed wishing you good luck. I hope everything went GREAT, and I'm anxious to hear how everything turned out. Til then, take care!! Stacy :) !!

piperkc 20 years, 4 months ago

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To map out a course of action and follow it to the end, requires some of the same courage which a soldier needs." ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson A wish changes NOTHING; A decision, changes EVERYTHING "So many of our dreams at first seem impossible, then they seem improbable, and then, when we summon the will,they soon become inevitable." Christopher Reeves "When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, they will not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched, Nor will the flame burn you. For I am the LORD your God, The Holy One of Israel, your Savior." Isaiah 43:2-3 Everyone has beauty but not everyone sees it. "If you don't design your own life plan, chances are you'll fall into someone else's plan. And guess what they may have planned for you? Not much." ~ Jim Rohn May you always have an Angel by your side. Watching out for you in all the things you do. Reminding you to keep believing in brighter days. Have a speedy recovery Angela in Corpus Christi 291lbs BMI 45.60 -234lbs Dr Michael Grace Open RNY Life began May 16, 2002 I have heard your prayer, I have seen your tears. Surely..I will heal you." 2 Kings 20:5

ehw8588 20 years, 5 months ago

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NurseTC 20 years, 5 months ago

Congrats on your approval and upcoming surgery.

SHAWNEY BROWN 20 years, 5 months ago

Elizabeth congratulations on your upcoming surgery . Hope everything goes well.

ehw8588 20 years, 5 months ago

11-22-05 My request to my insurance company for the surgery has been approved!!! (on the first request!) I'm having it on Dec. 13! I'm so excited! I know this won't change who I am, but it will let me be more of who I am w/out the restrictions of my weight... Right now, I have bronchitis. Just pray that I get over this by then so it won't impede my surgery! I'll write again, soon. Everyone take care. Love, V.

ehw8588 20 years, 6 months ago

Oct. 25, 2005 Had my 2nd Dr. consultation today. He just wanted to be sure that I still had my mind set on surgery, which, OF COURSE I do! lol He just needed to go over, in a little more depth, things that he had only touched on in the previous consult... the importance of drinking 60 oz. of water a day, protien intake (so my long beautiful hair doesn't end up on the floor), and exercize. I admit, these are things I need to begin working on, NOW! especilly since it will be winter when I have my surgery & it will be really difficult for me to get out and exercize... Time for a treadmill!! We discussed me having surgery the first week in December!!! Yes! My birthday is Dec. 5, and that would be the most awesome gift to myself! I have to go on Thursday (Oct. 27) for a Sleep Study because I'm a chronic insomniac. (I really don't believe I have sleep apnea... we'll see.) And then, an appointment with the Nutritionist, one more Dr. consult, and I have to be released from my spine surgeon (btw, my back surgery went very well) & I'll be on my way! I'm so excited!! I'll be back Thursday. Love, Vonnie :o)

ehw8588 20 years, 6 months ago

Oct. 20, 2005 (Yes, I'm catching up...) Tonight, I went to my first Support Group Meeting. I STONGLY recommend that everyone go to Support Group Meetings!! It was awesome to see the people who have already had their surgeries and the weight that they've lost! The before and after pictures were unbelievable. I could see a difference in each of them and how they felt about themselves, just by the looks on their faces from before to after in the pictures. It was so helpful to hear their stories... so amazing and powerful! Being there, for me, was so encouraging! If you have any doubts at all, go to a Support Group Meeting! It might just help you make your decision! Thank you so much to the Support Group from Dr. Alan Huffman/Dr. David Price's offices and Park Ridge Hospital!! Much love, Vonnie :o)

ehw8588 20 years, 6 months ago

Oct. 20, 2005 (Yes, I'm catching up...) Tonight, I went to my first Support Group Meeting. I STONGLY recommend that everyone go to Support Group Meetings!! It was awesome to see the people who have already had their surgeries and the weight that they've lost! The before and after pictures were unbelievable. I could see a difference in each of them and how they felt about themselves, just by the looks on their faces from before to after in the pictures. It was so helpful to hear their stories... so amazing and powerful! Being there, for me, was so encouraging! If you have any doubts at all, go to a Support Group Meeting! It might just help you make your decision! Thank you so much to the Support Group from Dr. Alan Huffman/Dr. David Price's offices and Park Ridge Hospital!! Much love, Vonnie :o)