4 1/2 month reflections

johjen
on 10/1/13 6:12 am

Four and a half months ago, I laid down on the operating table with a lifetime of hopes and dreams floating in my head. Giving myself over to the skilled hands of my surgeon and praying that I too would one day experience a full life. Notice I didnt say happy? WLS does not promise you happiness! It promises to be there to kick your ass if you step too far out of line. Ate too much? Hrre is your 1/2 hour of pain. Couldnt say no to those cookies? Heres a little dumping... still want cookies? ;) Your pouch sleve etc becomes your partner on this journey. Treat it well and it will treat you well. My pouch has helped me down from a starting weight of 285lbs to 188lbs (so far). It has helped me move reach and "fit in"... I can now reach all my 2000 parts with ease, I no longer hurt my knee trying to put on my socks. I can walk the streets in my neighbourhood at a pace of 3.5 to 4 miles per hour. I sleep better. Most of all... I feel better! I still have a long way to go but today I feel amazing. You are responsible for your happiness, you are responsible for your cir****tances, you are responsible to you and your "tool" use it well! I can not wait to see what the next 4 months brings! I am going to be at TWH tomorrow for the day... for my 4 month follow up... I cant wait to share my love for my rny!

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(deactivated member)
on 10/1/13 6:15 am - Straford, Canada

Yup! I love the censors bleeped cir****tances! I can think of a whole bunch of ways to use those three letters, none of them here! heehee!

Patm
on 10/1/13 6:17 am - Ontario, Canada

RNY on 01/20/12

Great attitude. I am sure your next 4.5 months will be just as successful

kayakgirl
on 10/1/13 6:30 am - Canada

Congratulations on your success!

Initial referral: March 21, 2013; Orientation: April 26, 2013 (OWMC); Nurse Practitioner: July 10, 2013; Nut/Beh: July 15, 2013; Pre-op Class: September 18, 2013; Internist: September 18, 2013; Surgeon: October 1, 2013; Surgery: November 25, 2013 (Dr. Yelle)

Nelson P.
on 10/1/13 6:31 am - Canada

RNY on 08/28/13

Great post! I will be there for my 1 moth follow up at 1pm. I might see you there

Referral-03/19/12>>> Orientation_05/16/12>>>Social Worker-07/30/12>>>Nurse-07/30/12>>>Nutrition-08/13/12>>>Psych-09/25/12>>>NUT-10/31/12 Dr.Hawa(sleep)-01/22/13>>>Psych(again)-05/16/13>>>Meet the Surgeon-06/07/13(Dr.Aarts)>>>>Surgery Date - 08/28/13

TanyaLH
on 10/1/13 6:38 am - London, Canada

RNY on 05/31/13

Congrats on your success and very well said!

Sunny123
on 10/1/13 6:39 am

RNY on 12/05/13

Wonderful progress - congratulations!

Jo ~ HW:297 SW: 279.6 GW:160 ~ Don't trade what you want most, for what you want at this moment!! Dr Amy Neville Dec 5, 2013

TammyS74
on 10/1/13 7:31 am - Canada

Good for you! Congrats! Keep up the good work! You are absolutely right this is a miracle cure wls is a tool and if used correctly can be amazing I am still pro op but not for long! fingers crossed

chipmunk_roasting
on 10/1/13 7:55 am - Ottawa, ON, Canada

Congratulations, Jenn -- you're doing so very well and deserve all the very best.

Cheers to you!

Marilyn

Referral - March 2011 // Orientation - Ottawa - July 8, 2011 // Surgery - January 23, 2013

4-Jane
on 10/1/13 8:22 am - Canada

WTG Jenn,in or on this journey I hope you find some happiness as well. I waited until the 11 th last days of summer but ended up still with a summer surgery date. And didn't lever say 2001 parts?.......

Respectfully Jane

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