Checking in with my Oregon Friends

Thanks, Leslie!

Thank you Kim for updating us!  I would hate the think any of us would not feel like we can come back because of guilt for not being on the boards as much as we used to (me) because I just care so much about all of my WLS peers.  I was so worried about you, especially that awful trip to the ER after going to the movies!  You endured, and with the support of your amazing husband and family, you are finally able to move on.  I know that time really does help to get over the trauma of something like that.  I just wasn't how it was supposed to unfold, but now you are where you wanted to be AND are healthy again.  I've had some lousy life moments, my own health things and family losses, and eventually they are part of your fabric but they don't define you.  You have got so many great things to balance the difficult things you had to overcome.  When your going through it what can you do except put one foot in front of the other and keep on trying.  I've always found myself able to move on because who wants to not embrace the good things to come?

If you never get that surgery so what.  I haven't gotten mine yet, and admit some hesitation and a willingness let it go for now - maybe forever?  I would of course jump at it if it was free, but I do have to balance it with those family obligations that are equally important and our economy is not helping me feel any comfort in spending that kind of money.  The skin is nothing compared to the weight.   I don't get any of the rashes or annoying things some people suffer with, other than not liking to wear clothes that don't go way below my stomach, so for me it has just taken a place with all the other annoying things that clutter my life along with the good stuff. 

I am just so happy you are doing well.  It is great to feel like you can go to Dr. Denveny, and that he wants to keep an eye on you. 

I am approaching five years and couldn't be happier with my decision to get the by-pass.  As I mentioned previously, I have a little bit of regain and am in the hormonal storm or pre-menopause.  Or maybe it is menopause, I had a hysterectomy but he talked me into keeping my ovaries, therefore those pesky hormones.  I also have three teenagers, mostly a joy, but I'm a worry wart so their bumps in life are felt in my heart too. 

Great to hear from you Kim!

Patty

Hi Patty,

Thanks for the nice note.  I am in the same boat as you about surgery.  I think I'll just learn to live with the extra skin.  Battle scars.  I survived!

Glad to hear you are doing well and keeping busy!

I haven't been on here much either.... and yet i feel a real connection to you and the others here.

I'm so glad things are finally doing well for you!!

Life has been very different for me this past year as well.  I had a MAJOR reconstructive surgery (ies) in July and have had complications.  I will undergo surgery on 4/6 to repair seromas that persist and a bit of reconstructive work.

I haven't been working for 10 months.  To say that it has taken a bit of a toll is an understatement, but life goes on and I am learning a new life style.  I'm not only not ready to retire, I can't so I keep my options open.

I hope we can all get together again at some point!

(((blessings)))

Trisha

Hi Trisha, Sounds like you have been facing some challenges of your own.  I wish you luck with your next surgery.  Hopefully this will take care of everything and you will be all back like new.

You have a great attitude. It will carry you through!

Nice seeing you!

Hey beautiful its good to see you. I to am not on as often as I use to be but its nice to click on and see all your faces. I am not 2 years post op and pertty much holding at 215ish I still want desperatly to loose more. at least 40 more lbs. I have had a rollercoaster of a year and am enjoying my first grand child. she was born the 19th I will attach a link to the end of this post for you all to check out.

I am so glad you are doing well you kinda scared us for a while but sound like you got it under control now, Glad your wonderful man was able to hang in there by your side and glad he is working, My Al got laid off last week so we are just holding our breath, I still have the same job but he usually makes more than twice what I do and unemployment wont even get close to what we need. Just praying that something will come thru soon.

we will all have to get togather soon for lunch or breakfast of something I miss you all,

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Hi Kelly!  Hey, congratulations on your new grandbaby! You seem WAY too young to have grandchildren.

I'm sorry to hear about your hubby losing his job.  I sure hope he is able to find something soon. This economic crisis is affecting SO many people!  I'm really glad to have the bills from surgery behind me now.  

Keep your chin up and I'll keep my fingers crossed something comes through for you guys soon! 

Hey Grandma!  What a beautiful grand baby!  that will be so much fun to have her in your life.

It seems like forever since we all got together doesn't it.  We really should do that again.  I remember the last time was up in Portland near the expo center for breakfast.  So much has happened since then!

I'm sorry to hear your DH has lost his job....I'm in the same boat and have been since early last summer.  It is the pits, but through it all I've learned a new appreciation for the simple things in life and I realize that we can all do with much less!

Take care, Kelly Girl!

Trisha

Kim, glad to read that you're doing great!

I don't feel like I had WLS at all!  Plus, I have no dumping either.  Nor do I have a sweet tooth, except for solid chocolates.  I don't eat chocolates very often.

There are some days when my eating feels like a bottomless pit; others when I really feel the restrictions and therefore don't eat much.  I eat protein-laden foods without any issues, except that those often fill me up.

I cannot tolerate toasted and non-toasted breads.  So I now have my sandwiches stuffed in a 1/2 whole wheat pocket bread or low-carb whole wheat tortilla and don't have any issues with either one.  I even use the same tortilla for my PBJ fix.

Hope to see you and the others at a future gathering.

Hey there,

Glad to hear that you are doing well.  Are you still in the o.c.?  Would love to do lunch sometime if so.........

deb