Re: Re: Scheduled for surgery Tuesday July 6th, 2004

July 2, 2004

How encouraging.

Thank you.

Ed Kemper & Delores

edkemper@...

> Ok...deep breath....a couple of observations....

>

> --ICU rocks. You get total one-on-one care. I was bummed to be

> moved to a regular unit. While no one likes being in the hospital,

> ICU is the best place to be!

>

> --Nuts are one of my favorite snacks. I eat all kinds, all the time.

>

> --As far as foods you'll have to give up: After surgery, I became a

> different person, for the better. I was a total carbaholic. Now, I

> can't tolerate pasta, bread, etc. You know what? Not only do I not

> miss it, but I can't believe I ever ate so much of it! It's amazing

> how the mind adjusts when the body can't tolerate something.

>

> --My life is 1000% better since surgery & I would do it again in a

> minute. They say that just being thin won't make you happy. WRONG!

> It's amazing how all the issues that made me eat so much before are

> easier to deal with now. Again, it's amazing what the mind does with

> a new body.

>

> --My kids are happier than ever. They LOVE that I can run and chase

> them. I have more energy than when I was 20.

>

> Very best of luck,

>

> (40)

> 11/18/03

> 284/249 preop/164

>

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