Re: Re: I am home and kicking!

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You can do it Karla. I had my orientation on July 5th and 28.5 lbs. to lose and here it is 5 months and 1 week later and I an officially post-op. You will be there before you know it!

Ok all nap time for me - I'll check back in later!

barbara

-----Original Message-----From: Karla Henriquez Sent: Tuesday, December 13, 2005 2:25 PMTo: gastric-bypass-support-kaiser-patients Subject: Re: I am home and kicking!Barbara,I am glad you are ok. I had my orientation today at Richmond there was lots of information but all was good I need to loose 29lbs. I am starting today already making changes. Hope you feel better. Karla>> Hey all!> > Thank you for all of your thoughts, prayers and wishes. After an "unremarkable" surgery, I left the hospital in about 25 hours. I am experiencing very little pain and a lot less nausea than I was yesterday. The nurses all remarked that I was getting around very well. By my 3rd walk I was up to 5 times around the nurses stations - my accompanying nurse pooped out after only 3 - lol.> > I got home today about 11 and relaxed for a little before taking my carafate and then went for a little walk. I was probably about the equivelent of 2 blocks. I was going to try for one more, but could already feel the tired setting in while crossing the street, so I quickly turned around and came home. I don't want to get so far away that I'm not able to walk back! > > I am so thrilled to be on the other side (although I left the hospital 8.3 lbs. heavier!!!) and I have to say if not for the help and support of all of you, I would not have made it. Thanks to for the phone call and to Gordy and for the visits. I am feeling so much better than yesterday when I spoke/Visited with you all. (I was having the gassy dry heaves - oh terrible). Those subsided about midnite last night and other than some nausea - I am almost 100%!> > Barbara>

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Barbara Welcome to the other side. Take care girl friend. If you need anything I'm right around the corner. LOL Donna"Hokoana, Barbara" wrote: You can do it Karla. I had my orientation on July 5th and 28.5 lbs. to lose and here it is 5 months and 1 week later and I an officially post-op. You will be there before you know it! Ok all nap time for me - I'll check back in later! barbara -----Original Message-----From: Karla Henriquez Sent: Tuesday, December 13, 2005 2:25 PMTo: gastric-bypass-support-kaiser-patients Subject: Re: I am home and kicking!Barbara,I am glad you are ok. I had my orientation today at Richmond there was lots of information but all was good I need to loose 29lbs. I am starting today already making changes. Hope you feel better. Karla>> Hey all!> > Thank you for all of your thoughts,

prayers and wishes. After an "unremarkable" surgery, I left the hospital in about 25 hours. I am experiencing very little pain and a lot less nausea than I was yesterday. The nurses all remarked that I was getting around very well. By my 3rd walk I was up to 5 times around the nurses stations - my accompanying nurse pooped out after only 3 - lol.> > I got home today about 11 and relaxed for a little before taking my carafate and then went for a little walk. I was probably about the equivelent of 2 blocks. I was going to try for one more, but could already feel the tired setting in while crossing the street, so I quickly turned around and came home. I don't want to get so far away that I'm not able to walk back! > > I am so thrilled to be on the other side (although I left the hospital 8.3 lbs. heavier!!!) and I have to say if not for the help and support of all of you, I would not have made it.

Thanks to for the phone call and to Gordy and for the visits. I am feeling so much better than yesterday when I spoke/Visited with you all. (I was having the gassy dry heaves - oh terrible). Those subsided about midnite last night and other than some nausea - I am almost 100%!> > Barbara>Donna JordonDSJordon@...

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Thanks Donna! You and beware - I wont forget how close you are! lol

thanks!

Barbara

-----Original Message-----From: Donna Jordon Sent: Tuesday, December 13, 2005 2:45 PMTo: gastric-bypass-support-kaiser-patients Subject: RE: Re: I am home and kicking!

Barbara

Welcome to the other side. Take care girl friend. If you need anything I'm right around the corner. LOL Donna"Hokoana, Barbara" wrote:

You can do it Karla. I had my orientation on July 5th and 28.5 lbs. to lose and here it is 5 months and 1 week later and I an officially post-op. You will be there before you know it!

Ok all nap time for me - I'll check back in later!

barbara

-----Original Message-----From: Karla Henriquez Sent: Tuesday, December 13, 2005 2:25 PMTo: gastric-bypass-support-kaiser-patients Subject: Re: I am home and kicking!Barbara,I am glad you are ok. I had my orientation today at Richmond there was lots of information but all was good I need to loose 29lbs. I am starting today already making changes. Hope you feel better. Karla>> Hey all!> > Thank you for all of your thoughts, prayers and wishes. After an "unremarkable" surgery, I left the hospital in about 25 hours. I am experiencing very little pain and a lot less nausea than I was yesterday. The nurses all remarked that I was getting around very well. By my 3rd walk I was up to 5 times around the nurses stations - my accompanying nurse pooped out after only 3 - lol.> > I got home today about 11 and relaxed for a little before taking my carafate and then went for a little walk. I was probably about the equivelent of 2 blocks. I was going to try for one more, but could already feel the tired setting in while crossing the street, so I quickly turned around and came home. I don't want to get so far away that I'm not able to walk back! > > I am so thrilled to be on the other side (although I left the hospital 8.3 lbs. heavier!!!) and I have to say if not for the help and support of all of you, I would not have made it. Thanks to for the phone call and to Gordy and for the visits. I am feeling so much better than yesterday when I spoke/Visited with you all. (I was having the gassy dry heaves - oh terrible). Those subsided about midnite last night and other than some nausea - I am almost 100%!> > Barbara>Donna JordonDSJordon@...

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Thanks Donna! You and beware - I wont forget how close you are! lol

thanks!

Barbara

-----Original Message-----From: Donna Jordon Sent: Tuesday, December 13, 2005 2:45 PMTo: gastric-bypass-support-kaiser-patients Subject: RE: Re: I am home and kicking!

Barbara

Welcome to the other side. Take care girl friend. If you need anything I'm right around the corner. LOL Donna"Hokoana, Barbara" wrote:

You can do it Karla. I had my orientation on July 5th and 28.5 lbs. to lose and here it is 5 months and 1 week later and I an officially post-op. You will be there before you know it!

Ok all nap time for me - I'll check back in later!

barbara

-----Original Message-----From: Karla Henriquez Sent: Tuesday, December 13, 2005 2:25 PMTo: gastric-bypass-support-kaiser-patients Subject: Re: I am home and kicking!Barbara,I am glad you are ok. I had my orientation today at Richmond there was lots of information but all was good I need to loose 29lbs. I am starting today already making changes. Hope you feel better. Karla>> Hey all!> > Thank you for all of your thoughts, prayers and wishes. After an "unremarkable" surgery, I left the hospital in about 25 hours. I am experiencing very little pain and a lot less nausea than I was yesterday. The nurses all remarked that I was getting around very well. By my 3rd walk I was up to 5 times around the nurses stations - my accompanying nurse pooped out after only 3 - lol.> > I got home today about 11 and relaxed for a little before taking my carafate and then went for a little walk. I was probably about the equivelent of 2 blocks. I was going to try for one more, but could already feel the tired setting in while crossing the street, so I quickly turned around and came home. I don't want to get so far away that I'm not able to walk back! > > I am so thrilled to be on the other side (although I left the hospital 8.3 lbs. heavier!!!) and I have to say if not for the help and support of all of you, I would not have made it. Thanks to for the phone call and to Gordy and for the visits. I am feeling so much better than yesterday when I spoke/Visited with you all. (I was having the gassy dry heaves - oh terrible). Those subsided about midnite last night and other than some nausea - I am almost 100%!> > Barbara>Donna JordonDSJordon@...

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Hey Gordy,

I was so good to see you yesterday - you look ma-ve-lous honey! I have been sip sip sipping and am enjoying a posicle right now. I've been for two walks since I have been home today - one just slightly further than the other. It felt good to be outside. That right shoulder pain set in last night - hopefully it wont take toooo long to get over with. But all and all I am feeling fine and happy to be home.

How are you feeling? I can definetely understand being SORE! Sheesh! You would think they pulled a few feet of intestine outta ya? Oh wait - they did - lol.

Thanks again for the visit!

Definetely your twin now!

Barbara

-----Original Message-----From: Gordy Sent: Tuesday, December 13, 2005 5:01 PMTo: gastric-bypass-support-kaiser-patients Subject: Re: I am home and kicking!Welcome home Barbara....Glad to hear that you did well with the surgery and during your stay at the hospital. I couldn't get the nurses to walk with me either so I talked them into letting me do it by myself. I have to say though I was totally impressed with the staff. Don't forget to Sip, Sip, Sip, take those pills and walks !! Welcome to the other side...Your surgery twin (almost)Gordy>> Hey all!> > Thank you for all of your thoughts, prayers and wishes. After an "unremarkable" surgery, I left the hospital in about 25 hours. I am experiencing very little pain and a lot less nausea than I was yesterday. The nurses all remarked that I was getting around very well. By my 3rd walk I was up to 5 times around the nurses stations - my accompanying nurse pooped out after only 3 - lol.> > I got home today about 11 and relaxed for a little before taking my carafate and then went for a little walk. I was probably about the equivelent of 2 blocks. I was going to try for one more, but could already feel the tired setting in while crossing the street, so I quickly turned around and came home. I don't want to get so far away that I'm not able to walk back! > > I am so thrilled to be on the other side (although I left the hospital 8.3 lbs. heavier!!!) and I have to say if not for the help and support of all of you, I would not have made it. Thanks to for the phone call and to Gordy and for the visits. I am feeling so much better than yesterday when I spoke/Visited with you all. (I was having the gassy dry heaves - oh terrible). Those subsided about midnite last night and other than some nausea - I am almost 100%!> > Barbara>

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Hey Gordy,

I was so good to see you yesterday - you look ma-ve-lous honey! I have been sip sip sipping and am enjoying a posicle right now. I've been for two walks since I have been home today - one just slightly further than the other. It felt good to be outside. That right shoulder pain set in last night - hopefully it wont take toooo long to get over with. But all and all I am feeling fine and happy to be home.

How are you feeling? I can definetely understand being SORE! Sheesh! You would think they pulled a few feet of intestine outta ya? Oh wait - they did - lol.

Thanks again for the visit!

Definetely your twin now!

Barbara

-----Original Message-----From: Gordy Sent: Tuesday, December 13, 2005 5:01 PMTo: gastric-bypass-support-kaiser-patients Subject: Re: I am home and kicking!Welcome home Barbara....Glad to hear that you did well with the surgery and during your stay at the hospital. I couldn't get the nurses to walk with me either so I talked them into letting me do it by myself. I have to say though I was totally impressed with the staff. Don't forget to Sip, Sip, Sip, take those pills and walks !! Welcome to the other side...Your surgery twin (almost)Gordy>> Hey all!> > Thank you for all of your thoughts, prayers and wishes. After an "unremarkable" surgery, I left the hospital in about 25 hours. I am experiencing very little pain and a lot less nausea than I was yesterday. The nurses all remarked that I was getting around very well. By my 3rd walk I was up to 5 times around the nurses stations - my accompanying nurse pooped out after only 3 - lol.> > I got home today about 11 and relaxed for a little before taking my carafate and then went for a little walk. I was probably about the equivelent of 2 blocks. I was going to try for one more, but could already feel the tired setting in while crossing the street, so I quickly turned around and came home. I don't want to get so far away that I'm not able to walk back! > > I am so thrilled to be on the other side (although I left the hospital 8.3 lbs. heavier!!!) and I have to say if not for the help and support of all of you, I would not have made it. Thanks to for the phone call and to Gordy and for the visits. I am feeling so much better than yesterday when I spoke/Visited with you all. (I was having the gassy dry heaves - oh terrible). Those subsided about midnite last night and other than some nausea - I am almost 100%!> > Barbara>

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Thanks Francisco!

You just keep telling me about all those wonderful dates and the wonderful men that keep popping up in your life and I will be just fine. It is so nice to be able to read what someone has written and get that cinderella feeling!

Barbara

-----Original Message-----From: manisodream Sent: Tuesday, December 13, 2005 4:27 PMTo: gastric-bypass-support-kaiser-patients Subject: Re: I am home and kicking!Barbara:Didn't you have your surgery like 2 seconds ago???? OMG, it's so great that you're up and around so quickly.As you adjust, please keep us up to date and ask, ask, ask. We're here to support you.Francisco>> Hey all!> > Thank you for all of your thoughts, prayers and wishes. After an "unremarkable" surgery, I left the hospital in about 25 hours. I am experiencing very little pain and a lot less nausea than I was yesterday. The nurses all remarked that I was getting around very well. By my 3rd walk I was up to 5 times around the nurses stations - my accompanying nurse pooped out after only 3 - lol.> > I got home today about 11 and relaxed for a little before taking my carafate and then went for a little walk. I was probably about the equivelent of 2 blocks. I was going to try for one more, but could already feel the tired setting in while crossing the street, so I quickly turned around and came home. I don't want to get so far away that I'm not able to walk back! > > I am so thrilled to be on the other side (although I left the hospital 8.3 lbs. heavier!!!) and I have to say if not for the help and support of all of you, I would not have made it. Thanks to for the phone call and to Gordy and for the visits. I am feeling so much better than yesterday when I spoke/Visited with you all. (I was having the gassy dry heaves - oh terrible). Those subsided about midnite last night and other than some nausea - I am almost 100%!> > Barbara>

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Thanks Francisco!

You just keep telling me about all those wonderful dates and the wonderful men that keep popping up in your life and I will be just fine. It is so nice to be able to read what someone has written and get that cinderella feeling!

Barbara

-----Original Message-----From: manisodream Sent: Tuesday, December 13, 2005 4:27 PMTo: gastric-bypass-support-kaiser-patients Subject: Re: I am home and kicking!Barbara:Didn't you have your surgery like 2 seconds ago???? OMG, it's so great that you're up and around so quickly.As you adjust, please keep us up to date and ask, ask, ask. We're here to support you.Francisco>> Hey all!> > Thank you for all of your thoughts, prayers and wishes. After an "unremarkable" surgery, I left the hospital in about 25 hours. I am experiencing very little pain and a lot less nausea than I was yesterday. The nurses all remarked that I was getting around very well. By my 3rd walk I was up to 5 times around the nurses stations - my accompanying nurse pooped out after only 3 - lol.> > I got home today about 11 and relaxed for a little before taking my carafate and then went for a little walk. I was probably about the equivelent of 2 blocks. I was going to try for one more, but could already feel the tired setting in while crossing the street, so I quickly turned around and came home. I don't want to get so far away that I'm not able to walk back! > > I am so thrilled to be on the other side (although I left the hospital 8.3 lbs. heavier!!!) and I have to say if not for the help and support of all of you, I would not have made it. Thanks to for the phone call and to Gordy and for the visits. I am feeling so much better than yesterday when I spoke/Visited with you all. (I was having the gassy dry heaves - oh terrible). Those subsided about midnite last night and other than some nausea - I am almost 100%!> > Barbara>

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Welcome home, and welcome to the other side, Missy. I'm proud of you!!Robynnmanisodream wrote: Barbara:Didn't you have your surgery like 2 seconds ago???? OMG, it's so great that you're up and around so quickly.As you adjust, please keep us up to date and ask, ask, ask. We're here to support you.Francisco>> Hey all!> > Thank you for all of your thoughts, prayers and wishes. After an "unremarkable" surgery, I left the hospital in about 25 hours. I am experiencing very little pain and a lot less nausea than I was yesterday. The nurses all remarked that I was getting around very well. By my

3rd walk I was up to 5 times around the nurses stations - my accompanying nurse pooped out after only 3 - lol.> > I got home today about 11 and relaxed for a little before taking my carafate and then went for a little walk. I was probably about the equivelent of 2 blocks. I was going to try for one more, but could already feel the tired setting in while crossing the street, so I quickly turned around and came home. I don't want to get so far away that I'm not able to walk back! > > I am so thrilled to be on the other side (although I left the hospital 8.3 lbs. heavier!!!) and I have to say if not for the help and support of all of you, I would not have made it. Thanks to for the phone call and to Gordy and for the visits. I am feeling so much better than yesterday when I spoke/Visited with you all. (I was having the gassy dry heaves - oh terrible). Those subsided about midnite last

night and other than some nausea - I am almost 100%!> > Barbara>

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Welcome home, and welcome to the other side, Missy. I'm proud of you!!Robynnmanisodream wrote: Barbara:Didn't you have your surgery like 2 seconds ago???? OMG, it's so great that you're up and around so quickly.As you adjust, please keep us up to date and ask, ask, ask. We're here to support you.Francisco>> Hey all!> > Thank you for all of your thoughts, prayers and wishes. After an "unremarkable" surgery, I left the hospital in about 25 hours. I am experiencing very little pain and a lot less nausea than I was yesterday. The nurses all remarked that I was getting around very well. By my

3rd walk I was up to 5 times around the nurses stations - my accompanying nurse pooped out after only 3 - lol.> > I got home today about 11 and relaxed for a little before taking my carafate and then went for a little walk. I was probably about the equivelent of 2 blocks. I was going to try for one more, but could already feel the tired setting in while crossing the street, so I quickly turned around and came home. I don't want to get so far away that I'm not able to walk back! > > I am so thrilled to be on the other side (although I left the hospital 8.3 lbs. heavier!!!) and I have to say if not for the help and support of all of you, I would not have made it. Thanks to for the phone call and to Gordy and for the visits. I am feeling so much better than yesterday when I spoke/Visited with you all. (I was having the gassy dry heaves - oh terrible). Those subsided about midnite last

night and other than some nausea - I am almost 100%!> > Barbara>

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Barbara I go to the store a lot if there's anything you need just let me know. I can drive you to support group for Dec., if you need a ride. If you start feeling like you don't want to exercise I can come walk with you sometimes. This Saturday me, a girlfriend of mine and are going to have a girls day out. Movies, lunch, then to another friends xmas get together, then to the Mall to drop my one friend to work that evening and we'll walk the Mall. If you had the energy I'd take you with us, but so close after surgery I know how tired you get. So later you'll have to join us on a girls day out. Take care sweety. LOL Donna"Hokoana, Barbara" wrote: Thanks Donna! You and beware - I wont forget how close you are! lol thanks! Barbara -----Original Message-----From: Donna Jordon Sent: Tuesday, December 13, 2005 2:45 PMTo: gastric-bypass-support-kaiser-patients Subject: RE: Re: I am home and kicking! Barbara Welcome to the other side. Take care girl friend. If you need anything I'm right around the corner. LOL

Donna"Hokoana, Barbara" wrote: You can do it Karla. I had my orientation on July 5th and 28.5 lbs. to lose and here it is 5 months and 1 week later and I an officially post-op. You will be there before you know it! Ok all nap time for me - I'll check back in later! barbara -----Original Message-----From: Karla Henriquez Sent: Tuesday, December 13, 2005 2:25 PMTo: gastric-bypass-support-kaiser-patients Subject: Re: I am home and kicking!Barbara,I am glad you are ok. I had my orientation today at Richmond there was lots of information but all was good I need to loose 29lbs. I am starting today already making changes. Hope you feel better. Karla>> Hey all!> > Thank you for all of your thoughts, prayers and wishes. After an "unremarkable" surgery, I left the hospital in about 25 hours. I am experiencing very little pain and a lot less nausea

than I was yesterday. The nurses all remarked that I was getting around very well. By my 3rd walk I was up to 5 times around the nurses stations - my accompanying nurse pooped out after only 3 - lol.> > I got home today about 11 and relaxed for a little before taking my carafate and then went for a little walk. I was probably about the equivelent of 2 blocks. I was going to try for one more, but could already feel the tired setting in while crossing the street, so I quickly turned around and came home. I don't want to get so far away that I'm not able to walk back! > > I am so thrilled to be on the other side (although I left the hospital 8.3 lbs. heavier!!!) and I have to say if not for the help and support of all of you, I would not have made it. Thanks to for the phone call and to Gordy and for the visits. I am feeling so much better than yesterday when I spoke/Visited with you

all. (I was having the gassy dry heaves - oh terrible). Those subsided about midnite last night and other than some nausea - I am almost 100%!> > Barbara>Donna JordonDSJordon@... Yahoo! ShoppingFind Great Deals on Holiday Gifts at Yahoo! Shopping Donna JordonDSJordon@...

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Barbara I go to the store a lot if there's anything you need just let me know. I can drive you to support group for Dec., if you need a ride. If you start feeling like you don't want to exercise I can come walk with you sometimes. This Saturday me, a girlfriend of mine and are going to have a girls day out. Movies, lunch, then to another friends xmas get together, then to the Mall to drop my one friend to work that evening and we'll walk the Mall. If you had the energy I'd take you with us, but so close after surgery I know how tired you get. So later you'll have to join us on a girls day out. Take care sweety. LOL Donna"Hokoana, Barbara" wrote: Thanks Donna! You and beware - I wont forget how close you are! lol thanks! Barbara -----Original Message-----From: Donna Jordon Sent: Tuesday, December 13, 2005 2:45 PMTo: gastric-bypass-support-kaiser-patients Subject: RE: Re: I am home and kicking! Barbara Welcome to the other side. Take care girl friend. If you need anything I'm right around the corner. LOL

Donna"Hokoana, Barbara" wrote: You can do it Karla. I had my orientation on July 5th and 28.5 lbs. to lose and here it is 5 months and 1 week later and I an officially post-op. You will be there before you know it! Ok all nap time for me - I'll check back in later! barbara -----Original Message-----From: Karla Henriquez Sent: Tuesday, December 13, 2005 2:25 PMTo: gastric-bypass-support-kaiser-patients Subject: Re: I am home and kicking!Barbara,I am glad you are ok. I had my orientation today at Richmond there was lots of information but all was good I need to loose 29lbs. I am starting today already making changes. Hope you feel better. Karla>> Hey all!> > Thank you for all of your thoughts, prayers and wishes. After an "unremarkable" surgery, I left the hospital in about 25 hours. I am experiencing very little pain and a lot less nausea

than I was yesterday. The nurses all remarked that I was getting around very well. By my 3rd walk I was up to 5 times around the nurses stations - my accompanying nurse pooped out after only 3 - lol.> > I got home today about 11 and relaxed for a little before taking my carafate and then went for a little walk. I was probably about the equivelent of 2 blocks. I was going to try for one more, but could already feel the tired setting in while crossing the street, so I quickly turned around and came home. I don't want to get so far away that I'm not able to walk back! > > I am so thrilled to be on the other side (although I left the hospital 8.3 lbs. heavier!!!) and I have to say if not for the help and support of all of you, I would not have made it. Thanks to for the phone call and to Gordy and for the visits. I am feeling so much better than yesterday when I spoke/Visited with you

all. (I was having the gassy dry heaves - oh terrible). Those subsided about midnite last night and other than some nausea - I am almost 100%!> > Barbara>Donna JordonDSJordon@... Yahoo! ShoppingFind Great Deals on Holiday Gifts at Yahoo! Shopping Donna JordonDSJordon@...

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A girls day out sounds great - but you are right - I think you just wore me out telling me about it! lol Have a great time and thanks to both you and for volunteering all your help!

Barbara

-----Original Message-----From: Donna Jordon Sent: Wednesday, December 14, 2005 9:00 AMTo: gastric-bypass-support-kaiser-patients Subject: RE: Re: I am home and kicking!

Barbara

I go to the store a lot if there's anything you need just let me know. I can drive you to support group for Dec., if you need a ride. If you start feeling like you don't want to exercise I can come walk with you sometimes. This Saturday me, a girlfriend of mine and are going to have a girls day out. Movies, lunch, then to another friends xmas get together, then to the Mall to drop my one friend to work that evening and we'll walk the Mall. If you had the energy I'd take you with us, but so close after surgery I know how tired you get. So later you'll have to join us on a girls day out. Take care sweety. LOL Donna"Hokoana, Barbara" wrote:

Thanks Donna! You and beware - I wont forget how close you are! lol

thanks!

Barbara

-----Original Message-----From: Donna Jordon Sent: Tuesday, December 13, 2005 2:45 PMTo: gastric-bypass-support-kaiser-patients Subject: RE: Re: I am home and kicking!

Barbara

Welcome to the other side. Take care girl friend. If you need anything I'm right around the corner. LOL Donna"Hokoana, Barbara" wrote:

You can do it Karla. I had my orientation on July 5th and 28.5 lbs. to lose and here it is 5 months and 1 week later and I an officially post-op. You will be there before you know it!

Ok all nap time for me - I'll check back in later!

barbara

-----Original Message-----From: Karla Henriquez Sent: Tuesday, December 13, 2005 2:25 PMTo: gastric-bypass-support-kaiser-patients Subject: Re: I am home and kicking!Barbara,I am glad you are ok. I had my orientation today at Richmond there was lots of information but all was good I need to loose 29lbs. I am starting today already making changes. Hope you feel better. Karla>> Hey all!> > Thank you for all of your thoughts, prayers and wishes. After an "unremarkable" surgery, I left the hospital in about 25 hours. I am experiencing very little pain and a lot less nausea than I was yesterday. The nurses all remarked that I was getting around very well. By my 3rd walk I was up to 5 times around the nurses stations - my accompanying nurse pooped out after only 3 - lol.> > I got home today about 11 and relaxed for a little before taking my carafate and then went for a little walk. I was probably about the equivelent of 2 blocks. I was going to try for one more, but could already feel the tired setting in while crossing the street, so I quickly turned around and came home. I don't want to get so far away that I'm not able to walk back! > > I am so thrilled to be on the other side (although I left the hospital 8.3 lbs. heavier!!!) and I have to say if not for the help and support of all of you, I would not have made it. Thanks to for the phone call and to Gordy and for the visits. I am feeling so much better than yesterday when I spoke/Visited with you all. (I was having the gassy dry heaves - oh terrible). Those subsided about midnite last night and other than some nausea - I am almost 100%!> > Barbara>Donna JordonDSJordon@...

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A girls day out sounds great - but you are right - I think you just wore me out telling me about it! lol Have a great time and thanks to both you and for volunteering all your help!

Barbara

-----Original Message-----From: Donna Jordon Sent: Wednesday, December 14, 2005 9:00 AMTo: gastric-bypass-support-kaiser-patients Subject: RE: Re: I am home and kicking!

Barbara

I go to the store a lot if there's anything you need just let me know. I can drive you to support group for Dec., if you need a ride. If you start feeling like you don't want to exercise I can come walk with you sometimes. This Saturday me, a girlfriend of mine and are going to have a girls day out. Movies, lunch, then to another friends xmas get together, then to the Mall to drop my one friend to work that evening and we'll walk the Mall. If you had the energy I'd take you with us, but so close after surgery I know how tired you get. So later you'll have to join us on a girls day out. Take care sweety. LOL Donna"Hokoana, Barbara" wrote:

Thanks Donna! You and beware - I wont forget how close you are! lol

thanks!

Barbara

-----Original Message-----From: Donna Jordon Sent: Tuesday, December 13, 2005 2:45 PMTo: gastric-bypass-support-kaiser-patients Subject: RE: Re: I am home and kicking!

Barbara

Welcome to the other side. Take care girl friend. If you need anything I'm right around the corner. LOL Donna"Hokoana, Barbara" wrote:

You can do it Karla. I had my orientation on July 5th and 28.5 lbs. to lose and here it is 5 months and 1 week later and I an officially post-op. You will be there before you know it!

Ok all nap time for me - I'll check back in later!

barbara

-----Original Message-----From: Karla Henriquez Sent: Tuesday, December 13, 2005 2:25 PMTo: gastric-bypass-support-kaiser-patients Subject: Re: I am home and kicking!Barbara,I am glad you are ok. I had my orientation today at Richmond there was lots of information but all was good I need to loose 29lbs. I am starting today already making changes. Hope you feel better. Karla>> Hey all!> > Thank you for all of your thoughts, prayers and wishes. After an "unremarkable" surgery, I left the hospital in about 25 hours. I am experiencing very little pain and a lot less nausea than I was yesterday. The nurses all remarked that I was getting around very well. By my 3rd walk I was up to 5 times around the nurses stations - my accompanying nurse pooped out after only 3 - lol.> > I got home today about 11 and relaxed for a little before taking my carafate and then went for a little walk. I was probably about the equivelent of 2 blocks. I was going to try for one more, but could already feel the tired setting in while crossing the street, so I quickly turned around and came home. I don't want to get so far away that I'm not able to walk back! > > I am so thrilled to be on the other side (although I left the hospital 8.3 lbs. heavier!!!) and I have to say if not for the help and support of all of you, I would not have made it. Thanks to for the phone call and to Gordy and for the visits. I am feeling so much better than yesterday when I spoke/Visited with you all. (I was having the gassy dry heaves - oh terrible). Those subsided about midnite last night and other than some nausea - I am almost 100%!> > Barbara>Donna JordonDSJordon@...

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I think the 1st show starts at 11:45, so I'll pick you up about 11 am. Is this okay with you? Donna Diane Duenas wrote: Hey Donna What time are we going again?> >> > Hey all!> > > > Thank you for all of your thoughts, prayers and wishes. After > an "unremarkable" surgery, I left the hospital in about 25 hours. I > am experiencing very little pain and a lot less nausea than I was > yesterday. The nurses all remarked that I was

getting around very > well. By my 3rd walk I was up to 5 times around the nurses stations - > my accompanying nurse pooped out after only 3 - lol.> > > > I got home today about 11 and relaxed for a little before taking my > carafate and then went for a little walk. I was probably about the > equivelent of 2 blocks. I was going to try for one more, but could > already feel the tired setting in while crossing the street, so I > quickly turned around and came home. I don't want to get so far away > that I'm not able to walk back! > > > > I am so thrilled to be on the other side (although I left the > hospital 8.3 lbs. heavier!!!) and I have to say if not for the help > and support of all of you, I would not have made it. Thanks to > for the phone call and to Gordy and for the visits. I am feeling > so much better than yesterday

when I spoke/Visited with you all. (I > was having the gassy dry heaves - oh terrible). Those subsided about > midnite last night and other than some nausea - I am almost 100%!> > > > Barbara> >> > > > > > > > > > > Donna Jordon> > DSJordon@y... > _____ > > Yahoo! Shopping> Find Great Deals on Holiday Gifts at Yahoo! <http://us.rd.yahoo.com/mail_us/footer/shopping/*http://shopping.yahoo.com/;_ylc=X3oDMTE2bzVzaHJtBF9TAzk1OTQ5NjM2BHNlYwNtYWlsdGFnBHNsawNob2xpZGF5LTA1> Shopping > > > > > Donna Jordon> > DSJordon@y... > > > > _____ > > Yahoo! Shopping> Find Great Deals on Holiday

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