7 months out & back on the table

Sheryl
on 7/24/06 1:24 pm - Kalamazoo Area, MI

I saw my surgeon today and I will be having surgery this coming Friday. He is very happy with my progress (his nurse didn't even recognize me), but I have a huge hernia that needs repaired. He'll also be removing that loose suture that's sticking out of my tummy. As to my progress, I'm down 140 lbs - I have about 65 more to go then I'll start looking at reconstructive surgery. I started in a size 34w (4x/5x) and yesterday I bought a size 18.

I'm still taking ballroom dancing so we do a couple of hours of dancing a week, I swim 3-4 times a week... I feel great! For those that have had a hernia repair (my surgeon is doing it lap w/ mesh), how long were you down? He told me that I can go back to my swimming in about a week, but I have dance classes Monday night and a meeting Tuesday night. I don't plan on actually dancing Monday night - jus****ching but what about my meeting on Tuesday? Too much too soon or should I be ok? Sheryl In the Zoo

momofsix
on 7/24/06 1:27 pm - Pinckney, MI

RNY on 11/16/06

I can't answer any of your questions, but Congrats on the weight loss. Sounds like you are doing great. Keep up the good work. Shawn M

Sheryl
on 7/25/06 3:26 am - Kalamazoo Area, MI

RNY on 12/16/05

Thank you Shawn! Sheryl In the Zoo

Kathyckazoo
on 7/24/06 1:46 pm - Kalamazoo, MI

RNY on 06/14/06

Hi Sheryl, I am so PROUD of you!!! You look great!! I will keep you in my prayers, and don't forget to let me know if you guys need any help with the kids. Love, Kathy

Sheryl
on 7/25/06 3:34 am - Kalamazoo Area, MI

RNY on 12/16/05

Oh Kathy, thank you!!!! You have been such a great support! I promise to let you know if I need anything. I'm going to freeze a few meals this week for the DH and kids

And by the time I can get back in the pool, you'll be joining me! Sheryl In the Zoo

S W.
on 7/24/06 9:02 pm - MI

RNY on 07/19/05

Sheryl, Wow what a great accomplishment you have done!!! WOW!!! It's so wonderful to see how far you've come--I know that feeling going from a 4x to a size 18...and lower!!! There is so much more shopping to be done isn't there?

Which hospital will you be at and will someone be handling communicating on the board how you are? If you don't have anyone to do that, I will take on that honor if someone would call me and let me know. Just let me know if you need an "angel" for this surgery!!!

I wish you a peaceful surgery and an easy recovery!!! Let me know if you need anything- anything at all!!!

Stacey (who loves the zoo!)

Sheryl
on 7/25/06 3:41 am - Kalamazoo Area, MI

RNY on 12/16/05

Stacey! That is so sweet of you to offer! And thank you for your encouragement! Kathy C will be in contact with me on Friday night so I think she'll be posting an update. I'll be at Borgess in the Zoo.... unfortunately.

I'm a Bronson fan but they won't purchase the materials that the surgeon uses for this surgery. So.... as I digress.... I'll be at Borgess. Sheryl Who loves the Zoo too!