Hi, Everyone.
If you live near Winfield (south central Kansas), the Winfield LIGHT (Losing Inches, Getting Healthy Together) Support Group will meet Saturday, Feb. 14th (2nd Sat. of each month) at the Winfield E-Free Church library, 3725 E. 9th Ave., from 2:00-3:00 p.m.
One person attending will win a free gift of their choice, from a basket of goodies. The discussion topic will be Emotional Eating, and we'll have a recipe to taste.
If you have any questions, feel free to PM me.
Blessings,
Mary

On Feb. 7th, the Goodwills around Wichita, Maize and Andover are having thier 1.10 sale on clothes. With as fast as we lose, and how expensive buying new clothes is, this could be a great opportunity to pick up items you need now and your future smaller sizes on the cheap.

Dusty

I think i am in need of a revision almost 5 years out and starting regain weight like all of a sudden.  I have gained 30 #'s in the last three months.  I have BCBS of KS and wanted to know if anyone knew of the steps and proceedures i would have to go through to get it covered.  The other day I had severe cramping so bad that i was throwing up everything i took in including water. as soon as i drank it it came right back up...  I finally got to sleep 4 am and then for a week after any time i ate or drank it would hurt BAD!!! I am back up to a size 18. I had been in a size 12/14. Before surgery i wore size 30.  I maintained my weight for 4 years.  Now within the last month i noticed it takes more food to make me full.  I mean like steak i can eat a whole one now. used to be only 4 small bites.. What is wrong with me or is it all in my head.... I am so confused....

Hello OH Friends,

Mz. JoJo's VBG revision to a Duodenal Switch is complete!  Surgery started this morning around 8:00 AM with Dr. Brent Steward with Tallgrass Associates in Topeka, KS.  The surgery went well.  She did experience some chest pain during recovery, so they did some extra tests to make sure it was not a heart attack (it was not).  As of about 3 PM she was responsive, out of recovery, and headed to her room.

Mz. JoJo had expected her surgery to take 4-6 hours because of a large incisional hernia.  It required a wound vac to be inserted and left in for a while post-op.  She had a VBG 20 years ago, of which she has said, "It never worked except to keep me throwing up for 20 years." 

Mz. JoJo appreciates the gift of a second chance and all of the support she's received from her OH friends.  She's expecting to be out of the hospital in about 4-5 days.

Please send all of your positive thoughts her way!

Deb
kccruisecats
 

OH Family,
Whew, I am 22 hours from my revision to the DS. I cannot believe it is finally here. My surgery is 8AM Thursday. I am so grateful for this second chance. If prayer is a part of your personal habit please please please remember me. My surgery is open and I have a huge hernia...a gift from my failed VBG. My surgeon is not going to close the wound. He is going to do a wound vac. Kccruisercats is my angel. She will post to the boards my progress.Another OH member  mjk39 is opening her home to me this evening. Her mom will accompany us to the hospital and stay with me during my surgery. OH is a wonderful community. The level of love and compassion is unsurpassed. I will be in the St. Francis Hospital in Topeka KS. As soon as I am able I will be back on. Anyone who takes the time to pray or send goodwill will be greatly appreciated. I am a widow and my children live in a different state. OH, thank you for being my family. I am so very grateful. Everyone move over. Make room on the losers bench for me. I am going to rock this DS!!!!
love and blessings
Mz jojo 22 1/2 hours from being a "switch sistah"