Update on Me

First, Congrats to my sister Patty who had lap RNY on Dec. 26th. If you haven't had a chance to post to her surgery support page, here is the link. http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/members/status.php?N=M1059096110 I know I've been MIA to most of you...(Hi Terri ). But here is a little update as to what I've been doing and the status of my health. I got a Holiday job at Lane Bryant. Yes, I'm tired. It maybe worth the discount, but honestly I don't care to stay in the store long enough to shop and when I do the math and figure how long I'd have to work to buy something, I decide against it. And the point of getting the job was to make money to get out of debt so buying clothes defeats that purpose. I was told that since I am still on the schedule for this week, that means they are keeping me. I will be having the PFO (For Amy B.- Patent Foreman Ovale (hole in heart)) closed sometime soon, the doctors are waiting for the small implant device that will close the hole to come in. It's been a year since they first discovered I had had a TIA (Amy B. - Trans Ischemic Attack (mini-stroke)). I'm seeing a new surgeon. He has suggested a revision involving banding the pouch since my pouch is larger than it should be and the stoma is too large. He will most likely fix Henrietta at the same time, I also want to see if they can do a panni with it. I know with the revision I would lose more weight, but since I have already lost close to 200 lbs and most of that weight was carried below my waist I have a huge apron and could really use some relief. As for my love life...guy #2 has just waited too long. I think he is just friendly to everyone and not neccesarily interested. This girl at LB gave me her cousins number and we have been talking for the past couple days I hope we can go out this weekend. That's it for now! Sarah Margaret

Sarah, Hi SweetPea!! Still no word on when the equipment is coming in huh? That sucks ! Glad you liked the job at LB- I shopped there a few times in the past few weeks and sure wished I could have gotten your discount - oh well!!! I will be in Orlando the week of April 8 thru April 14 or 15 so if you will be around or want to come to see me for a few days, please so- Larry has a karate siminar the 8th, 9th and 10th so I will be free as a bird. Talk to you soon! Terri

WooHoo...Disney...let me check my Barry calendar and put in a request at LB...by then I think I will have worked hard enough at 2 jobs to deserve a weekend at the Big-D. Have you thought about passes yet? I could definately do another day at Typhoon Lagoon!!! Sarah

Sarah, Oh yes Typhoon Lagoon was my favorite !!! We can do what ever you want , I am just excited that you might be able to come !!! I have already taken the time off work so we are for sure going that week so see what you can do about coming. Terri

Sarah Margaret, So glad to hear your update and greatly appreciate the clarity on your acronyms, since you know I always am lost Sounds like you are plugging along, focusing on getting your debt, lovelife and health in check for the new year. I am so glad you have a new doctor who seems to have you in his corner versus the last one. Hang in there and keep us posted on everything ! Take good care, Amy B. (aka the official OH.com Medical Abbreviation Flunkie)

Sarah--Thanks for posting an update I have been wondering about you. BTW--I, too, appreciate the clarification on the acronyms. Happy you are going to be getting the heart stuff taken care of. Also pretty happy to hear you have a new surgeon who is willing to pay attention to you. Stay in touch.

Wow!! Congrats on your sister in joining you on this journey!! Whoohooo!! And Praise God that you're on your way to a healthier you especially related to your cardiac situation...and I'm so glad that you may be getting a fix on your pouch and the Panniectomy!! I'm pray that all that is ahead and soon out of the way - I'm sure you really don't want to be in a hospital situation again but I know you will be on the way to a healthier you. Let us the dates of your surgery to keep you in prayer.

They said I would know something more about scheduling after the first of the year...so of course I called this morning...and she said she would be calling me this afternoon with more information. I need to be able to make arrangements for my mom to travel down from Ohio for the surgery.

Sarah Margaret, It is good to hear from you! I was wondering what you were up to these days. I'm sorry to hear you've got more surgeries ahead of you, but I know you'll be glad to have the "repairs" done and get all that behind you! I pray 2006 is a GREAT year for you (and your love life, too!). Keep us posted on your progress. Vickie J. 277/146.5/142

Vickie, 146.5....AWESOME.....you are just doing great...sorry I've missed it. Sarah