Ardis T.

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Cinna G. 22 years ago

Ardis, I don't have an answer for your question that you posted. I just dropped by to say CONGRATS to you! You must feel so fantabulous! I am 5'2" and started at 215, I can't wait to be where you are! You are doing great and inspire many of us. Keep the "family" posted on your progress. Hugs!!

Cherie S. 22 years, 5 months ago

Hi Ardis. I am in the process of starting my WLS surgery and checking some profile pages. I am wondering how you are doing in your post op life? Please come by and give us an update. Thanks Cherie

kylakae 22 years, 8 months ago

<table border="0" width="100%"><tr> <td width="15%"><center><IMG SRC="http://www.dwarfworks.com/kyla/pictures/birthday/pty-garfield.gif" width="161" height="202"></center></td><td width="85%" valign="middle"><b><font color="#008080" face="Lucida Sans">Happy re-Birthday, Ardis! Its been one year since your WLS. Congratulations on your awesome weight loss! I hope this anniversary finds you feeling happy and healthy. Please stop by and update your profile and share your reflections on being one year post-op!</font></b></td> </tr></table>

Sheila B. 23 years, 7 months ago

Hi Ardis, I am soooo glad you made it home well enough already to be on the computer. Way to go!!! Just think, your new life has begun. We got home from the Hills today. I of course was delighted to see that you had posted an update. I am so happy for you. Remember to take it easy the next few days and enjoy your fluids. You will have to give me all the details of your new eating experiences. Rest well and keep me posted. I think this summer all of us SD gals recovering from surgery should get together at our cabin for a "Big Losers" weekend celebration. Of course, we would invite Nancy from Windom......Wouldn't that be fun??? God Bless and ((((hugs))))

Rosie F. 23 years, 8 months ago

Just a quick note to wish you a speedy recovery and CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Ardis T. 23 years, 8 months ago

Hi, it's me -- Ardis. I'M POST-OP!!! What happy words those are! I had laparoscopic gastric by-pass on Thursday, March 8 at about 7:30 a.m. 3 hours later they were wheeling me to my own room! By 2 p.m. that same day I was out of bed and went walking around the nurse's station shortly after! I was up until 10 p.m. that night and up again at 5:30 Friday morning. Friday I walked around the nurse's station 9 times and had pain medication only twice. About 5:00 p.m. on that same day, March 9, Dr. O'Brien released me from the hospital and I'M HOME!! Slept really good last night at home. It's been 20 hours since I had any pain medication and the pain is very minimal. I think most of my pain was gas from the surgery. I've had my shower and washed my hair, changed clothes, eaten my little meals and in-betweens, used my breathing machine and walked laps inside the house! I did have a 1 hr. nap awhile ago. I'm up to 60 cc of full liquids per hour now and tonight I'm supposed to graduate to 90 cc per hour. That might become difficult, although I haven't had any vomiting, but have felt a little nauseous at times. Dr. O'Brien called me about noon at home today to check on me, and I'm doing just fine. I am SO HAPPY to be post-op and on my way to a healthier life. Hopefully the weight will come off relatively fast although it never has when I've dieted other ways. We'll have to see. So, I just wanted to let everyone know I'm back home and thanks for all your e-mails and good wishes. Also, I want to thank my angel sister, Peggy Andrews, for all the help and encouragement and kind words. She's the one that told me to imagine angels hovering over me, and that's exactly what I did -- While I was waiting on the surgical table, and while they were putting the anesthesia in my IV, I imagined little pinpoints of light, dozens of them, floating around above me -- angels all around! And, they sure came through for me! Thanks, everyone, and I'll sign off for now.

Donna S. 23 years, 8 months ago

Congratulations Ardis on coming through it just fine. I am going in for mine in less than 2 weeks and I am getting nervous. I can't wait to talk to you and hear from you exactly what to expect.

Sheila B. 23 years, 8 months ago

Was really great talking to you today. You totally suprised me. Way to go, Ardis!!! Here's to a speedy recovery!!! Keep me posted. Keep the positive attitude and you will be home before you know it. (((hugs))) and prayers.

Ardis T. 23 years, 8 months ago

Ardis came through surgery fine and is in good spirits. She was thankful that the surgeon was able to use the laprascopic procedure. There was a little doubt about this because of her short stature. She believes she will be released from the hospital Saturday, March 10. Ardis wants to thank everyone for their support and prayers. She will continue to need encouragement as she goes through her first few days at home.

Nancy S. 23 years, 8 months ago

Ardis,I wish you gods speed getting to the other side. Im still waiting for ins. they wanted more information from the Doc. First you then Sheila and then hopefully me. When we all get done we will have to meet and have one of our big meals together. I just know you will come through tis fine. Nanc