Introduction

Tewster · May 3, 2011

I had my lap band surgery on April 27th weighing in at 230.9 pounds. I am blessed to have a sister who started this journey with me. We made a conscious decision that we wanted to get healthy and made an agreement that we would have the lap band surgery. We have gone to every appointment together from the initial visit to Dr. Paul Enochs of Bariatric Specialists in Apex, NC, to every appointment for medical approval, all the way to Rex Hospital in Raleigh, NC to have our surgeries together. She is very dear to me and I am so blessed to have her in my life. I am married to my best friend and we have 2 daughters and 2 sons. I was an xray technologist for 26 years and loved every day of it. In 2003, I had some lumbar discs to rupture which led to having 4 back surgeries including a 2 level fusion. I am currently disabled from working. I am very involved in my church and am the choir director for the sanctuary choir. I am hoping that by having this surgery, my back pain will not be so intense, and life will get easier. I am very excited! As of today I weigh 219 pounds and am very happy with my weight loss.

CoCoA-RN · May 4, 2011

Welcome,

You have a very amazing story. It is truly a blessing to be able to go through the procedure with your sister. I think it's better to have a strong support system when doing this and to have someone so close to you sharing this very unique experience is great. Keep up the good work and look forward to hearing more successful stories from both you and your sister.

Sangeeth@11 · May 4, 2011

I can't even believe this story.Everything gonna be alright.keep faith on it.

losinandlovin · May 4, 2011

Love your story, thanks for sharing. How awesome is it to have family walk this journey with you. My surgery was a real miracle and a blessing. Out side of salvation and family I can honestly say BEST GIFT EVER!! Sounds like you have everything going for you. I encourage you and your sister to post and ask your questions or concerns. Let those who have "gone before" encourage you. A supportive family is awesome and does so much good. Having others who have walked that path on your side is a huge thing. Even stuff the doc. can't tell you because he has not lived through it. You should be getting to soft mushy foods soon. That will be a great stage and will help you get to the solids soon enough. Do not cheat and do what the doctor says and you will have great success in your journey. Please keep posting and stay in touch as we care and want to cheer you on. Be blessed even more!:bananajump:

Tewster · May 6, 2011

Hi! Thanks for the words of encouragement. As of today, my sister has lost 10 lbs. and I have lost 13 lbs. We talk everyday and compare how much we have eaten, how we feel, and make sure we have gotten our 30 minutes of walking squeezed into our routine each day. I am blessed to have her on this journey with me!

Welcome,

You have a very amazing story. It is truly a blessing to be able to go through the procedure with your sister. I think it's better to have a strong support system when doing this and to have someone so close to you sharing this very unique experience is great. Keep up the good work and look forward to hearing more successful stories from both you and your sister.

Tewster · May 6, 2011

Hello...Thanks for responding. You are such an encourager!! I will certainly be asking LOTS of questions. I really want this to work. I feel so energized since the surgery. I have a new lease on life! God is good! Thank you, again, for the encouraging words.

Love your story, thanks for sharing. How awesome is it to have family walk this journey with you. My surgery was a real miracle and a blessing. Out side of salvation and family I can honestly say BEST GIFT EVER!! Sounds like you have everything going for you. I encourage you and your sister to post and ask your questions or concerns. Let those who have "gone before" encourage you. A supportive family is awesome and does so much good. Having others who have walked that path on your side is a huge thing. Even stuff the doc. can't tell you because he has not lived through it. You should be getting to soft mushy foods soon. That will be a great stage and will help you get to the solids soon enough. Do not cheat and do what the doctor says and you will have great success in your journey. Please keep posting and stay in touch as we care and want to cheer you on. Be blessed even more!:bananajump: