Guest guest Posted August 24, 2003 Report Share Posted August 24, 2003 (((((((((((((((((((((TOI))))))))))))))))))) You know we all love you girl you are the poster child for inspiration and determination and I for one love you That award winning smile of yours lights up the computer screen LOL and I know the positive changes that you have made for your own life has radiated it's effects like a rainbow throughout the lives of your family and friends and yes even to us in cyberspace So you go girl and let that little light of yours shine ,shine, shine. Lori Anne pre-op Lap RNY 8/25/03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2003 Report Share Posted August 24, 2003 yep, blessed is just right! you're doing a great job, super proud of ya. 118 lbs is phenomenal! lori h. > Well, this week I enter into my 9th post-op month. What a > journey!!! > So, today I can proudly say I have lost 118 lbs and am FIRMLY below > 200 lbs (190 to be exact). I am now fitting comfortably into a size > 14. To the " average " sized person this probably still seems large, > but to me, it feels beautiful. I show bones I wasn't sure existed > any more. I can spend an afternoon at the farmer's market without > getting tired. I can walk the mall for hours back-to-school shopping > with my son and not have to rest. I can take vacations with my > family and actually participate in the outtings instead of sitting > around the hotel room not being able to muster up the energy to join > them. Best of all, I can finally look into a mirror and like what I > see. > > I have my issues still, guilt for letting myself get to the unhealthy > point I was at, sorrow at still saying good bye to some of those old > (I thought at the time) comforting habits, a somewhat distorted body > image, and regret for those years lost to morbid obesity. But, I've > found that being healthier physically has also helped me to heal > mentally. > > I wanna thank all my friends for their support these past several > months. All of you and your wonderful advice and cyber shoulders > have been a part of my success. > > *big smiles* > > Toi > Lap RNY Medial Bypass > 12/31/02 > -118 lbs > St. Mark's Hospital > Salt Lake City, UT > Dr. Simper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2003 Report Share Posted August 24, 2003 hey everyone i was wondering if when you have the surgery do you have to have a cathater put in. cuz that makes me so nervous i have never had one and i dont want to have one either. thanks ahead of time girls XOXO dee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2003 Report Share Posted August 24, 2003 Hey, I'm just following your DREAMY lead, girlfriend. Thanks for the ^5. Toi > yep, blessed is just right! you're doing a great job, super proud > of ya. 118 lbs is phenomenal! > lori h. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2003 Report Share Posted August 24, 2003 You'll be find and don't worry about that cathater.Mine mush have been put in in the surgery room.I never knew I had one till I started walking after surgery.So Don't worry to much.a friend debkroll of Iowa Surgery Aug.18,2003,Wt# 357.5/345.5/180.God Bless and hang in there God always there to help you through what he puts you through. > hey everyone > i was wondering if when you have the surgery do you have to have a cathater > put in. cuz that makes me so nervous i have never had one and i dont want to > have one either. > > thanks ahead of time girls > XOXO > dee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2003 Report Share Posted August 24, 2003 If I had a catheter they put it in while I was unconscious and took it out before I came to. I'm sure it is up to your surgeon and hospital preferences, and probably your mobility too. good luck, and I'm with you. I despise catheters and am soooo glad I didn't have to have one during my hospital stay. Toi > hey everyone > i was wondering if when you have the surgery do you have to have a cathater > put in. cuz that makes me so nervous i have never had one and i dont want to > have one either. > > thanks ahead of time girls > XOXO > dee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2003 Report Share Posted August 24, 2003 Wolfie I hope your great and Lori Anne will join us tomorrow and soon You I wish the Best and You'll be in my prayers Wednesday to also come join us loser's.Good Luck and God Bless a friend debkroll of Iowa,Surgery Date Aug.18,2003,Wt# 357.5./349.5./180.God Be with everyone he send to surgery and helps them recover Quickly.See ya on the losing side Wolfie. > In a message dated 8/24/2003 9:36:11 PM Central Standard Time, > lynchy327@a... writes: > thanks ahead of time girls > XOXO > dee > Dee I was told they put it in while your asleep. Its no biggie really. You > will be glad they did from what I understand. > > > Wolfie > Pre-Op > Leeds, Alabama > Surgery Date-August 27th > Dr. Lee A. Schmitt > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 25, 2003 Report Share Posted August 25, 2003 hi dee, experiences vary, but if they put a catheter in, must've been when i was away in chemical land. a few hours after surgery, got to walk to the bathroom, no fun, but very necessary to keep the blood pumping. lori h. > hey everyone > i was wondering if when you have the surgery do you have to have a cathater > put in. cuz that makes me so nervous i have never had one and i dont want to > have one either. > > thanks ahead of time girls > XOXO > dee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 25, 2003 Report Share Posted August 25, 2003 Toi, all I can say is you ROCK, chickie! I love your attitude. Congrats on all your accomplishments. Hugs, toibox_success wrote: Well, this week I enter into my 9th post-op month. What a journey!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 25, 2003 Report Share Posted August 25, 2003 , thanks. All's I can say is that the change in my attitude has changed even more than the change of my body. *smilin' atcha!* > Toi, all I can say is you ROCK, chickie! I love your attitude. > > Congrats on all your accomplishments. > > Hugs, > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 28, 2003 Report Share Posted August 28, 2003 Toi, That's wonderful!!! Thanks for sharing and great job on the weight loss! Are you at the goal you set for yourself? I can't wait until I can stop shopping in the " women's " section of the store. Keep up the great work! Way to go!!!! Take Care, Open RYN 4-7-03 351/260/??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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