3 years ago...

Julie C.
on 1/17/09 3:10 am - Gulf Shores, AL

Today! I had WLS that changed my life.
As with any life - good things and bad things.
I no longer have diabetes - take insulin injections or ***** my finger!! WOOHOOO!
I no longer have sleep apnea- goodbye machine - no more snoring!
I no longer have Congestive Heart Failure- yipee- I have the normal heart of a 37 yr old.
I no longer take 3 medications to keep my blood pressure down - yep, I now have the blood pressure of a teenager!! (mine runs the same as my own teenage son! lol)
I no longer have Pulmonary Hypertension - high pressure of the lungs- this would have certainly shortened my life and I wouldn't be typing this now!

Yeah, what a difference 3 years does make!
THANK GOD for WLS!
Yes, I would do it all over again.
With an surgery their ARE risks. Know the facts, research them, and know your surgeon.
Make sure they check for leaks- and get up right away and walk, walk, walk.
YOU ARE YOUR BEST ADVOCATE!
And.. it does pay to have friends who support you- are educated- and just love you!

Go to a local support group, ask questions- listen- and keep going even after surgery! It is so important!

Thanks for 3 WONDERFUL Years!! PRAISE GOD!!
I'm looking forward to the next 3!

"DON'T WORRY ABOUT TOMMORROW, GOD IS ALREADY THERE!"
JULIE
Certified OH Support Group Leader - Weigh Down (Baldwin County)
RNY 1/17/06

Mom2ItalianGirls
on 1/17/09 4:00 am - Alabaster, AL

You forgot to add?

You have remained positive and beautiful-inside and out- during the past three years.
You have been a constant friend and supporter.
You have been faithful to yourself and your beliefs even through the tough times.
You are a special, wonderful presence on this board.

Congrats to you on your 3 year surgiversery!!

We love you, JULIE!!!

Nanci and girls

Afterism (n) - A concise, clever statement you don't think of until too late.

Julie C.
on 1/17/09 4:14 am - Gulf Shores, AL

RNY on 01/17/06

I love you too!!

Thank you so much!
You mean so much to me. I cannot wait to see you and the girls at Oak Mtn!

"DON'T WORRY ABOUT TOMMORROW, GOD IS ALREADY THERE!"
JULIE
Certified OH Support Group Leader - Weigh Down (Baldwin County)
RNY 1/17/06

Michele Luv
on 1/17/09 8:00 am - Birmingham, AL

RNY on 07/27/06

Happy Surgiversary my wonderful Sister!! You have done AWESOME and such an inspiration to us all!! I Love You!!!

FOR REUNION INFO.. use the link below!!
ObesityHelp Certified Support Group Leader
http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/MicheleLuv/messageboard/

Stacy Martin
on 1/17/09 8:52 am - Montgomery, AL

RNY on 02/23/07

Happy Sugerivasary to you. You look great.

Lap RNY 2/23/07

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Vickie G.
on 1/17/09 11:12 am - AL

REALIZE Band on 03/30/09

Nothing tastes as good as being thinner feels.

I have to walk early in the morning, before my brain figures out what I'm doing.

"Obstacles are what we see when we take our eyes off the goal."