Re: New Topic~ Biggest Fear

[Guest guest]

I know this was a scary ordeal but I am sure glad you are all OK and

maybe this young man will wear a seat belt from now on

TN

Re: New Topic~ Biggest Fear

> My biggest fear is that something unexpected will happen during the

surgery.

>

> Today I was reminded how the completely unexpected can occur in just a

blink

> of an eye ~ the two youngest of my three children and I were out on an

> impromptu Pez quest (they collect Pez dispensers) when we were struck by

> another car. Everyone walked away with minor injuries but both cars were

> totaled. My ten year old son has a cut above his eye that the ER doctor

> didn't even need to put stitches in and my twelve year old daughter has a

> jammed wrist and cut bottom lip.

>

> The young man who hit us (18 yrs old) was not wearing his seat belt and

was

> so shaken up, but was out of his car and over to mine to check on us

before

> we could even get out. He was so scared and so sweet but gosh I hope this

was

> a lesson to him to drive more safely and ALWAYS wear his seatbelt. His

> parents arrived shortly after and were so nice--by the time we all parted

> company everyone was hugging one another and just thankful to be alive.

The

> police, fire and ambulance folks were all incredulous at how minor our

> injuries were, considering the extent of the damage to my Windstar and his

> BMW.

>

> Tonight I am sleepless in Louisville and thanking God for watching over my

> children today and every day. I want this surgery so my remaining time

with

> them can be healthy and full of sweet, simple pleasures.

>

> Thanks to all for being here and sharing our journey.

>

>

> in Louisville, Kentucky

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

you are exactly right girl our DR only recommends b-12,one multi,iron

for menstruating women , and tums so where would I be without this great

group . They also recommend no protein supplements

RE: Re: New Topic~ Biggest Fear

> My biggest fear is that I won't have good health long term, because of

> having this surgery. Which is why I am taking very good care of myself.

> I've learned so much here, I doubt that will happen, but I am concerned

> about people who don't get the aftercare and guidelines they need to stay

> healthy. I could have been one of them without this wonderful group of

> caring people

>

> So far, things are going very well and I expect they will continue!

>

> in California

> Open RNY - 03/29/02

> 272.5/222.5 - as of 06/22/02

>

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[Guest guest]

Death

> What is your biggest fear of WLS?

>

>

>

> Theresa~IL

> July 20, 2001

> Dr. Seigert

> 136 lbs GONE!

> YEPPIE