Re: Re: Kate's upcoming surgery with Dr. Kebaish-Peri

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Hi Peri, After lying on ice all last night and watching the sun come up before being able to catch a wink, I do understand what you’re saying. However I have days when the pain meds work and then I get to thinking I can go on like this. However, I can’t predictably do anything - can’t work or go to social events and can only imagine travel. It is not the life I want and is difficult for my family. I’ve got to do this!

That you are working full time, working out, riding a bike and, best of all, able to ride in coach 8hrs is amazing. I looked at your pics and was taken by that lovely lordotic curve. My husband looks forward to my having a butt again. If I can get what you have out of the surgery I will wish I’d done it 25yrs ago. Thank you for sharing your story and being so encouraging. Best, Kate

From: PERIB

Sent: Saturday, May 21, 2011 7:02 AM

Subject: Re: Kate's upcoming surgery with Dr. Kebaish

Hi Kate,I have to tell you that I was in so much pain before surgery that anything was better than to live like that and had actually saved up all my pain meds to end it all. So, from someone who has been on your side, I will now tell you where I am 2 years post op...AMAZING!!! I am now 52 but am back to where I was at 38. I am pain free... I where heels again.... I work out... ride a bike....and can sit on a plane for 8 hours in coach!I went from 125lbs before surgery to a buff 113 lb.I am back in a bikini scars and all.... which have faded so much it is amazing. I only look at my back scar once every 6 months so that I really see the fading. My stomach scar is totally faded out. What I cannot do.... I cannot do laps in a pool. I do not jog or run except to catch a bus. I am back to working full time in the fashion industry. For exercise I go into a lap pool and with web gloves on my hands... I walk back and forth and change arm strokes every five minutes. Last 10 minutes I hook onto the side of the pool and do leg kicks. If you asked me would I do it again I would have to say I should have done it 5 years earlier! I wasted 5 years of my life. I am truly a different person now. I am NEVER in a bad mood. I always have a smile on my face. I NEVER sweat the small stuff. Everyday is a gift.Good luck in your surgery. You will do great! I have posted my x-ray in the photos. Pretty amazing what my insides look like!Best of luck!Peri.