Re: Happy Birthday To......

[Guest guest]

Hi Melisa!

Oh my goodness, girl, your story makes me cry. I sit here, thinking how

glorious it is for you and your new life and how wonderful children are! LOL

I am so happy for you!

Hugs and blessings, Ann

[Guest guest]

Melisa**** Happy Birthday!! ******

What a great success story! I'll always appreciate your uplifting

personality when I was freshly post-op across the hall. And, for

being with me during Chuck's surgery. I not only found a new body

with the ds, I found a true friend. Only wish we lived closer!!

Take care and enjoy yourself today,

Love,

Carol

[Guest guest]

> ME!!!

>. I am a Taxi Mom, driving everyone to everything...

> volunteering, Civil Air Patrol, Park Day, Church Activities... you

name it.

> I AM A NEW PERSON! And for the first time since I was 18 years old

I can

> say....

>

> I LOVE ME!!!

>

> Melisa Rechenmacher

> POST OP 3/26/02

> Beginning Weight 318

> 11 pills a day/ up to 6 shots of insulin a day

> Current Weight 186

> No Meds!

> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~``

I AM YELLING!!!! HOW PROUD YOU MUST BE OF YOURSELF!!! YOU HAVE

TAKEN CONTROL OF YOUR LIFE AND WHAT A LIFE YOU ARE HAVING!!!

Melisa, I am so proud of what you have done, it is like waking

up in another world hu? Which it is. Keep it up.

God bless you and your family

Pat in Taft

[Guest guest]

what a great one year update congrats on the wt lose and the happy new life

(how long did you live in Everett this is where my husband and I grew up )

take care amber

Amber In Hawaii

gastric stapling 1989 lost 40#

D.S. July 8th 2002

starting wt 287 size 26

wt at 8 months 180 size 14

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> ME!!!

>

> (>

> It was one year ago today that Dr. Ara Keshishian changed my life for the

> better! Let's see...where do I begin?

>

> > >

>

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[Guest guest]

Hi Melisa! So glad to see you posting on this group again! And what

a wonderful one year update! Your children are GREAT! It must be

terrific to have kids that love you so much and boost your self

esteem. I'm so happy for you! Hope to see the new skinny you at the

pool party.

Hugs!

Tracey

> ME!!!

> It was one year ago today that Dr. Ara Keshishian changed my life

for the

> better>

> I LOVE ME!!!

>

> Melisa Rechenmacher

> POST OP 3/26/02

> Beginning Weight 318

> 11 pills a day/ up to 6 shots of insulin a day

> Current Weight 186

> No Meds!

>

>

[Guest guest]

Congrats Melisa, I'm so happy for you! Great update!

Cinda

> ME!!!

> I AM A NEW PERSON! And for the first time since I was 18 years old

I can

> say....

>

> I LOVE ME!!!

>

> Melisa Rechenmacher

> POST OP 3/26/02

> Beginning Weight 318

> 11 pills a day/ up to 6 shots of insulin a day

> Current Weight 186

> No Meds!

[Guest guest]

Congrats Melisa, I'm so happy for you! Great update!

Cinda

> ME!!!

> I AM A NEW PERSON! And for the first time since I was 18 years old

I can

> say....

>

> I LOVE ME!!!

>

> Melisa Rechenmacher

> POST OP 3/26/02

> Beginning Weight 318

> 11 pills a day/ up to 6 shots of insulin a day

> Current Weight 186

> No Meds!

[Guest guest]

Cinda - how's you're mom doing by now? I think I may be the luckiest pt

in Hx. I am feeling so normal, not craving anything, not hating what I

Do eat, just looking forward to the many beautiful tomorrows!

Bobbe

[Guest guest]

Bobbe,

This sounds so nice!!! I am happy for you. When was your switch date?

Kind regards,

Kinsey

> I am feeling so normal, not craving anything, not hating what I

> Do eat, just looking forward to the many beautiful tomorrows!

>

> Bobbe

[Guest guest]

Hi Bobbe, I haven't talked to her today but last night she seemed

pretty good. My Dad took her out to go grocery shopping and while she

said it wore her out she was feeling OK. I don't think she has thrown

up since before she left the hospital. That will be like a record for

her. Dr. K fired up her pyloric valve and I am impressed that she's

been doing pretty good as far as the eating goes. She hasn't craved

anything or hated anything that I know of but she did mention that

some things don't taste the same to her anymore. That is sooo cool

that you are feeling normal. I hope I have good bounce back like you

did!

Cinda

> Cinda - how's you're mom doing by now? I think I may be the

luckiest pt

> in Hx. I am feeling so normal, not craving anything, not hating

what I

> Do eat, just looking forward to the many beautiful tomorrows!

>

> Bobbe

[Guest guest]

If I remember right (hey, it Could Happen), you've not had such an easy

time since your surgery. Hope this finds you doing much better. I'm in

contact with Sandi, and she is so excited about her up- coming DS.

She's gonna do great!

Bobbe -

Don't postpone joy.

3/12/3 268 lbs.

[Guest guest]

Your OWN surgery is in my prayers!

Bobbe -

Don't postpone joy.

3/12/3 268 lbs.