peaches9
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Happy BELATED 4th of July to all of you!!! I have been busy with Weekend company (out of towners) and then this afternoon I went to visit with my Mom. She's still pretty weak after the Angiogram, but she's glad to be out of her 2 day " solitary confinement" after the procedure. SHe's acquiesed to some additional nursing care, (whew) she just loves the private nurse I got her for those 2 days and now she says she'd like it if the Nurse came and bathed her twice a week, the residential care nurse already provides one in her monthly fee. So I was pleased that Mom asked for more care herself... it will be available for her in the future if she needs help dressing or getting down to the dining room for meals. She was in pretty good spirits really and we watched "Don't forget the Lyrics" all afternoon. I have a wee confession though, I've been stress eating... I've been unaccountable all weekend.... BUT, tomorrow is Monday and a work day so it will be easier to get back on track. Karri; I am so happy to see you posting and that you are doing well.
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O.k. now I gotta go check out your web site...:thumbup:
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I am sorry to hear that. Blood clots can be tricky.. is she diabetic? I'll keep possitive thoughts for her speedy recovery..:thumbup:
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Wow Janet, look how far you have come... great NEW habits for your Great NEW LIFE Candice:biggrin:
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Thanks for your LOVE and Care Phyl
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I've been MIA yest. and today.... My Mom went in for her Angiogram this morning.. Not good results... she is NOT a candidate for AngioPlasty or STENT... She has TWO major heart arteries that are 100% blocked, the third one is 80% blocked... being as she is 85 yrs old and already had a couple strokes and 1 heart attach they don't recomment the Bypass Open heart surgery. Needless to say we are very dissappointed tonight. My Mom is taking the news very well... She says " I am not having any more shit done to me, I'm old and that's that." I want to argue with her, and give her any chance that she might have improved heart function and breathing... but alas it is ultimately HER decision... it just really sucks large.
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I'll be thinking of you tomorrow - best of drugs for your surgery!!:thumbup:
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sTEPHANIE; I love your new picture!!! Wow, how much younger you look... I have my hair cut just the same way last week... How cool is that?
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Ya, but Phyl you can't get much in there~~
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You're wasting away!!!
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Packing??? Already??? Boy you must have a lot of clothes to crame into that suitcase??? HAHAHAHA EIther that or you are JUST like my Dear Sister .... VERY organized:unsure:
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Hi Cheryl;
I read your post to INDIOGIRL and thought I would respond to you. (hope you don't mind)
I was researching the BAND for 1 yr prior to getting it. My Family Doctor wanted me to try under medical supervision one more time (argh, what makes them think that by being watched it will make any difference) I tried Xenical, Meridia, WW, Overeaters Anon.... you name it I've tried it..
Lapband was done 1 year ago and even though I had a complication and had to have resurgery to correct I would NOT hesitate to do it again.
I am 60 lbs lighter, healthier, my BP is normal... and I am riding my bike again after 10 years!!! I mean really riding good distances... not just a little jont around the block and calling it exercise.
Some of us banded a year ago are even running marathons!!! Can you imagine yourself being that motivated after losing 100 lbs.??? Well it can happen.
I am NOT selling anything, just sharing my experience, strength and hope.
This site is a great resourse to read, read and read some more... oh and don't forget to ask ANY questions.
p.s. about the skin? well, I'm not at that decision yet, but I am told by others that P.S after your loss will make you real happy with your tummy area.
Best of luck,
peaches
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I agree with Doddie, research, research that's the key to success and a happy outcome. There are things that CAN go wrong with lapband and you need to be sure they'll be looked after in a timely fashion, and for FREE! You don't want to be paying and repaying for $16,000. Also, how many fills and years of aftercare will your clinic give you? 5 years? or follow up care for LIFE??? there is a big difference. Maryilyn; You DID choose the best surgeon. Dr. Yau is awesome and precise... he stands by his work and like you mentioned he's done more surgeries PERSONNALY than any one else in Canada. Personally, I like to go right back to my clinic for fills or unfills... unlike some I am 2 1/2 hour drive away.. so I just have gas expenses to consider. Definetly, I am GLAD I decided not to go to Mexico...
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Kari, I totally understand about your plans on Babysitting the ankle bitters... beleive me if I had Grandchildren... I'd be there in a heart beat!!! Where in the state is Grand Rapids??? is it more south than Pt. Huron??
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Janet, you put it all in a nutshell (albiet a big one) Can I have permission to print out the above and share it with all my Weight concious buddies... Very well put... Linda; I remember buying my Mother of the Bride dress for my DD's wedding (#1) it was such fun.. and WE get to share it with you! I still have my MOTB dress, perhaps I'll bring it on the trip... it should fit me again Then we can spill some wine on it!!! Janet's buying YOURS:thumbup: Stephanie; are you coming on the trip??? Phyl are you getting excited too???
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Karri you made your run... we are all so proud of you... now take care of the leg/foot!!! O.k.??? Janet: Glad you won some $$$ dosn't that feel awesome!! Now you'll have more to spend at M of A.. It is getting so close and I am so excited to get to meet you all in person.
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Hey 50 & over gang We have a new spot
peaches9 replied to IndioGirl55's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Janet that little Green Dress is too cute... you have done stupendously!!! I am "GREEN" with envy! -
You look awesome! I loved that picture... now i know I'll be able to recognise you when I get off the boat in Milwalkee
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Hi Kari No I am not a smoker.... so WE should get along just fine... Linda tells me that the driving time across Micchigan to Muskegan is 3 1/4 to 4 hours... perhaps that's in your tolerance time line LOL... if not feel free to SLEEP while I drive.. I will not be insulted in the least. AS long as I can still have my radio/CD's on...??? I booked my passage on the ferry... I am 52 so I don't think I'll pass for the 65... GOD, at least I don't hope so??? My fare was $140 incl taxes. TIMES ARE FROM Muskegon to Milwaukee Thurs. 7/24/08 @ 4:45 p.m. arrives in Milwaukee at 6:15 p.m. Coming back... Milwaukee leaves 12:30 p.m. Mon 7/28/08 and arrives on the michigan side at 4:pm... Now you should check with LindaA to see if it o.k. with her to crash at her place overnight going and coming back... that's not up to me of course...
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Hi gang; Happy FRIDAY Well, gotta go to work shortly... Kari, what do you mean about not being a car rider??? I am confused... Are you anxious in the car? Or do you just like Driving better than passengering??? Are you a non-smoker???
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Hi Kari YES, if you decide you can do it... then PM me your street address and phone numbers... I'll program them into my GPS and Cell phone and then I won't get lost picking you up!!! I completly forgot to CONGRATULATE you on your huge goal of 101... that is awesome!!! Fantastic news
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Hi Lisa, I am so sorry to hear you are having some complications... I am guessing that it is something like adhessions too... Keep us posted, we care :blushing:
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Support in North Van next weeek !!!
peaches9 replied to canadagirl33's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Glad your get together went well.. I tried to get something together for us folks north of the GTA but alas no luck ... O/T... did you know that TLBC has a new General Manager as of this week??? I went in for a slight de-fill and met the Custodian staff manager and she was just getting ready for an interview with the new GM... :blushing: -
Janet; 150 wow, you look so good... and I finally think I can do it too!! Linda; thanks for the cheers, I was just busting this morning... had to tell the world.... Oh and thanks for the Emails, the MofA trip is really looming ahead and I am getting real excited now.. I handed in my Calander of events for July to the Clinic and it makes it all seem real now...:blushing: Karri, I just admire the fact that you HAVE TO exercise everyday now... its become a PART of you.. just like the old food habits WERE, but Now you do something possitive and different... and look how your body is thanking you!!! I'll probably never be a runner, but I just finished 1 hour and 10 mins of biking with my DH... it was so much fun... the second time this week that I've done it... My V-jay-jay is not toohappy today, but the sweating felt so good in the breeZe. Tomorrow I'm off to Walmart to buy a GEL seat cover for my bike and possibly a helmet too. See what your leading by example has done!!!! :party:
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Kari, you are in MICHIGAN??? God girl you just gotta come that weekend!! You can share rooms with Linda and I... we have two beds but i am sure we can arrange a roll-a-way or pull out couch... thnk about it o.k.?? Later babes, I'm at work right now@!!!:Angel_anim: