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Topic: M.I.A.!!! WOW! it has been several years since I posted
WOW! it has been several years since I posted. It took me a while to read my post & find my password. First of all I need to say a lot of THANK YOU'S. My name is Gemma Rachal, and I am a survivor. I received so many prayers and even received care packages during what was the worst year of my life. Aug.26th, 2005 changed my life forever. I had WLS. I had complications, then Katrina decided to visit me in the hospital. what followed after that was both horrible, and amazing. I wont go into all the details, but looking back at my post, I was amazed at how unlike me those post were. So frantic.
i lied in my profile i was closer to 450 then 350 lbs, I never like admitting to how big i was then. 1 small mirror over the kids bathroom sink allowed me to deceive myself. i was a 5X. I wanted to loose weight so bad. so i went for WLS. and yes I would do it again.. just not during hurricane season. I really thought i has researched and done my homework. I asked around and found a Dr. It was easy, at my size and i was extremely healthy. except for things related to breaking my neck in 1990. (whole other story) I asked questions, I read everything. BUT if you dont have people who have done it or are doing it. your gonna mess up. What I didnt do was plan for the *AFTER* WLS. I trusted the Dr & his staff to guide me. Maybe they would have if not for Katrina. I dont know, i have never heard from them. They 1st few months was all YA'LL. I will be honest i dont remember ever posting on here after Katrina, hubby just handed me his laptop. A friend had to help me. BUt ya'll prayed and sent clothes, food suppliments and vitamins with detailed instructions like i asked. HOW AWSOME!!
I went through alot, but i was never alone. my family & friends worked so hard to keep me going. So far i have lost half of the weight. and i am happy. 235 lbs is ok with me. I am almost 48 yrs old i have 5 kids, and I am here to hug them. God blessed me in so many ways.
Francis you were and always will be MY angel, Kat & Rhonda. Thank you, THANK YOU! You 3 will be forever in my prayers along with many others. God Bless.
i lied in my profile i was closer to 450 then 350 lbs, I never like admitting to how big i was then. 1 small mirror over the kids bathroom sink allowed me to deceive myself. i was a 5X. I wanted to loose weight so bad. so i went for WLS. and yes I would do it again.. just not during hurricane season. I really thought i has researched and done my homework. I asked around and found a Dr. It was easy, at my size and i was extremely healthy. except for things related to breaking my neck in 1990. (whole other story) I asked questions, I read everything. BUT if you dont have people who have done it or are doing it. your gonna mess up. What I didnt do was plan for the *AFTER* WLS. I trusted the Dr & his staff to guide me. Maybe they would have if not for Katrina. I dont know, i have never heard from them. They 1st few months was all YA'LL. I will be honest i dont remember ever posting on here after Katrina, hubby just handed me his laptop. A friend had to help me. BUt ya'll prayed and sent clothes, food suppliments and vitamins with detailed instructions like i asked. HOW AWSOME!!
I went through alot, but i was never alone. my family & friends worked so hard to keep me going. So far i have lost half of the weight. and i am happy. 235 lbs is ok with me. I am almost 48 yrs old i have 5 kids, and I am here to hug them. God blessed me in so many ways.
Francis you were and always will be MY angel, Kat & Rhonda. Thank you, THANK YOU! You 3 will be forever in my prayers along with many others. God Bless.
Topic: RE: Oh Conferences for 2011
I'm planning to attend the one in New Orleans since that is where I live...LOL I've heard only great things about the conferences and it will be a lot of fun.
It's all good in the end, if it's not good, it's not the end!
Shari
Roux-en-Y 6/17/2008
Dr. Redmann with Louisiana Surgical Specialist
Beginning weight 268
Shari
Roux-en-Y 6/17/2008
Dr. Redmann with Louisiana Surgical Specialist
Beginning weight 268
Topic: RE: st. francis cabrini
I have my first appointment 2/8 with Dr. Walter Sartor. He uses St. Francis and the P&S Surgery Center.
Topic: RE: Oh Conferences for 2011
It should be fun, can't wait to meet more OHers!
Good luck on your journey and I can't wait to meet you!
(((HUGS)))
Good luck on your journey and I can't wait to meet you!
(((HUGS)))
Maryellen
To visit LIPO (Long Island Post Ops) bariatric support group website click here: www.liponation.org
"WLS is a journey, not a destination (don't get comfortable) ... it's a road that we must travel daily to succeed". Faith Thomas
visit my blog at theessenceofmaryellen.com/
To visit LIPO (Long Island Post Ops) bariatric support group website click here: www.liponation.org
"WLS is a journey, not a destination (don't get comfortable) ... it's a road that we must travel daily to succeed". Faith Thomas
visit my blog at theessenceofmaryellen.com/
Topic: RE: Oh Conferences for 2011
Wow thanks. I cant wait to go to the one in New Orleans. That is where I am having my surgery. By then i should have lost quite a bit of weights.
Topic: Oh Conferences for 2011
Bellevue, WA
July 15-16, 2011
New Orleans, LA
Sept 9-10, 2011
Long Island, NY
Oct 21-22, 2011
Stay tuned for more info!
Bellevue, WA
July 15-16, 2011
New Orleans, LA
Sept 9-10, 2011
Long Island, NY
Oct 21-22, 2011
Stay tuned for more info!
Maryellen
To visit LIPO (Long Island Post Ops) bariatric support group website click here: www.liponation.org
"WLS is a journey, not a destination (don't get comfortable) ... it's a road that we must travel daily to succeed". Faith Thomas
visit my blog at theessenceofmaryellen.com/
To visit LIPO (Long Island Post Ops) bariatric support group website click here: www.liponation.org
"WLS is a journey, not a destination (don't get comfortable) ... it's a road that we must travel daily to succeed". Faith Thomas
visit my blog at theessenceofmaryellen.com/
Topic: RE: I GOT APPROVED!!!!
HOORAY!!! WISHING THE BEST OF LUCK.
Will never get back to my right weight but I need to lose a lot....
Topic: I GOT APPROVED!!!!
Post Date: 2/3/11 9:47 am
I got my approval letter and I will be having surgery in Houston on Febuary 24th,,,,,,YAY!!!
I got my approval letter and I will be having surgery in Houston on Febuary 24th,,,,,,YAY!!!
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