Sannah

Hello All! I am re-reading my Vst account. I recently have Been well enough to reach out. I have been down a long rough road. I am SO sorry to have left you hanging. I do not recall making this post. I wanted to post to update you if you hadn't seen my post in the complications section. I never meant to leave you guys hanging like this. Please forgive me. I am doing so much better!! I had a leak that caused my heart to have trouble and several other things went south. Iwas in the hospital for too long. Christmas and the New Year weren't normal this year. Bless my family for doing so great!!! They brought everything to me in the hospital. I am no longer in the hospital. I no longer have any tubing!! I no longer require daily medical intervention, but I see my doctor/s weekly now. A couple days ago I started PURÉES!! I am getting ready to drive. I am not completely back to my normal life, but I am working on it. The leak brought tons of emotions and I see a counselor weekly until I am on my feet again. I want to thank everyone who wishes me well. You guys have been so amazing. The support is amazing to have. Your words are heartfelt. You're messages have been this on going and constant positive current that has pulled me through many challenging times. I can't fully express my gratitude in words, but please know I am so thankful for your posts and well wishes. I have been humbled by the support I have received here on VST!!! I hope your journey has been amazing!! I would love to hear how your doing!!! Wishing you the Best!! Respectfully, Sannah

Thank you!! I am so happy to be feeling much better!!! Aww! 3 year old granddaughter!! So fun!! I am sure she is tons of fun!!! lucky grandma!! I live in a weird area that can be called portland or milwaukie. Not far from downtown and also not far from Clackamas and 205. Wishing you the best, Sannah

Hello Leann!! Thank you so much. You brought a huge smile to my face. I am SO much better. Not hospitalized, not going to the hospital daily for care. I no longer have any tubes attached to my body!! It's so amazing. I now go in weekly and still require a fair amount of help. But home is best!! thank you for messaging me!! Your message is heartfelt!! Best, Sannah

Low is the location. It's not a typical symptom of leak. Always listen to your body!!

Hello Kiki!! How SO very exciting for you!! I am sure it will be a great appointment. If you want to share I would love to hear how it goes!! What a sweet hubby you have!! Do you have anything fun planned for the weekend? I can't wait to her about your journey!! Best Sannah!!

Hello, I am a leak survivor. I sneezed,coughed and vomited with my leak. The leak I had didn't get larger or anything. Leaks don't always present with typical symptoms and they sometimes just happen. Mine presented as low dull back ache. You know your body better than anyone. If your body is talking, listen and listen closely!!! My surgery was smooth. I followed directions to a T! I don't blame my surgeon or myself. For a while I really thought I must have been a bad person in a past life. But I am come to realize that leaks just sometimes happen. Wishing you the best!! Sannah

Hey Iggy!! Your son sounds like a great character!! How sweet of him!! aww!! I Iove it!!! Did you guys have a great time? I am sure your son just loved everything!! How sweet!!! I am glad Alaska was a success!! I hope things get better with the gal that is giving you grief!!! Thanks for addressing the fear that is associated with starting food. It's a crazy ride. I don't know why I am so fearful. It's not like I was eating before my leak. Food didn't cause the leak!! Happy Valentines Day!! Best, Sannah

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY STRANGE LADY LAURA!! Your so great!!! I have never heard that quote and I love it!!! After writing and talking about her and the situation I have been able to let the energy go!! I need all this energy for myself!!! Hubby do anything special for you? Best, Sannah

Hello Lisa, Two teenage girls!!! How is it? Are the teenage years as hard as I hear? I hope your family is having a great movie night!!! Bummer that you feel like you missed on so much when they were younger!!! You are an amazing lady and they are lucky to have you!!! Sounds like you guys go on adventures now!! Cheers to making up for lost time!!! What ocean are you going to? What a great time you'll have!!! So many memories are going to be made!! I have been concerned about how I would care for Venla if I weren't fit. I hope that she can benefit from all these changes I am enduring. I want to teach her about nutrition and give her good habits starting young. I look forward to being able to get up off the floor with ease and one day being able to run and keep up with her. Right now, its still pretty hard to keep her pace!!! The girl is loaded with energy! I am sure you recall these days?! I love it!!! Strange Lady Laura and Lisa!!! Oh little baby V is getting tons of snuggles!! The surgeon is nuts!!! After writing and talking about her I am so HAPPY to give her no more energy!!! I need this energy to focus on all my positive changes!!! So, she is no longer a thought!!! HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!!! I hope you had a great celebration with the family!!! Best, Sannah

Haha!! Kiki!! I love your thinking!! I also couldn't agree more!!! Aww that's so great. I got a good kick out of this!! So does need a psyche eval!! Thank you so much!! You made my day!!! Best Sannah

I saw my PCP today. I have been seeing her for 15years and she care for my entire family. The surgeon who did my sleeve called her and kept her in the know of my condition. I talked to my PCP about the care I received after my leak. My PCP is under the impression the surgeon is mad at me for having a leak and that she is misdirecting her anger and taking it out on me. My husband has long thought this as well. Bummer that this is the case, but confirmation of this is nice. I followed all directions to a t!! I do not blame the surgeon or myself for the leak. I have come to terms with my leak and realize that these things just happen. It's not been fun for me to endure a leak and rest assured I wouldn't wish this on myself or anyone else!! I get that it is also hard for my surgeon to have patients with complications. But let's get real and show some heart! Unbelievable!! I am in shock!! Sannah

Hey Sue!! thank you for messaging and supporting me. it means so much to me!! This road has been rough!! Each day it's getting better!! Eating is nice but pretty scary. I am working slowly but surely!! Happy Valentines Day!! Best, Sannah

Happy Valentines Day to you!! Thanks for the message!!

Hello! Your Valentines Day sound perfect!! What a great hubby and Dad! I love it!! . So funny that he hides his face. How old are your girls? Well we got our daughter a little gift. Balloons and a toy. My husbands weekend is Monday-Wednesday. So he won't be here most of the day. Venla (my daughter) and I will probably do some playing and activities together. She is still so young 16 months. I hope all enjoy the movie and popcorn!! Best, Sannah