SURGERY DATE SOON

[Guest guest]

Dear Ds-Honey:

I understand your fear, I feel it too. My surgery is the 10th with Dr. K. I

have a lot of confidence in his skill and I like his style. Still, this is a

major undertaking and worth thinking about, twice. I wish you a smooth

surgery and a speedy recovery, I'll be thinking good thoughts for you.

Sheryle

DR K 10-10-01

[Guest guest]

Hi group, I haven't posted in months, but I wanted to

touch base and tell my story for those who don't know.

First, I was scheduled for a revision from vbg to ds

by Dr. K, on 1/30/01. I chickened out on the gurney

as they were starting to prep me. I reset my date

again, after going over all my facts and getting to

the root of my concerns. I have done that, and it was

reset for july,and then sept, now October 3, 01, 5:30

checkin. Dr. K has my new blood work, and chest x

ray, and ekg. All my tests were done about 10 months

ago. When he gets back from vacation, he will review

all of this, if everything is ok- I am going through

with the surgery. I want so much to change my life

for the better, be able to move without sittingdown

every 5 monutes, breaking my recliners, not fitting in

chairs when we go anywhere, and people stareing at me,

kids laughing etc. I went blonde the other day to

boost my spirits toward a new me, and fight the blues

and such from the bombings.I am holding positive

thoughts, and relying on God that what is ment to be

will be, and I and you know He wants the best. Any

prayers for that day will be greatly APPRECIATED. i

WILL BE NORMALLY SCARED, BUT I AM USING MY TAPE PLAYER

to listen to my get ready for surgery tapes. thanks

for listening- ds-honey

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[Guest guest]

Is that you, Marilyn? We met at Dr. K's some months back. I'm so

glad that you're moving forward with your surgery, and that all your

concerns have been addressed to your satisfaction. I think this

extra time was just what you needed to be really ready. Yesterday

was my one-year surgery anniversary--hope you caught my post. It's

like a dream come true! I feel so gosh-darned normal! I never worry

about fitting into any place--chairs, airplanes, tight squeezes. I'm

even dating about 4 different guys right now! The funny part is,

I've told them about my surgery and recent losses. They all wanted

to see a picture of 'before' and said I looked great then, and they

would have dated me even then! How funny (and sweet) is that?!

Anyway, you are definitely in my prayers for between now and October

3. Keep using those " prepare for surgery " tapes. It did me a world

of good! I also had a friend who did a hypnotherapy session with me

and taped it. On the other side she did a healing type thing. I

used the tapes pre- and post-op. That and lots of prayers from lots

of people before and especially during and after surgery. Made all

the difference, I'm sure! I'm coming to Dr. K's for the meeting on

October 10--you'll be a post-op by then! Woohoo! You're going to do

great, I just know it!!!

All the best,

Suzanne W. 9/25/00

Dr. Keshishian, Delano

311 lbs, bmi 49.9, size 3X or 30/32

Now at 176 lbs, bmi 28, size L or 14/16

5'7 " , 47 years old next month!

> Hi group, I haven't posted in months, but I wanted to

> touch base and tell my story for those who don't know.

> First, I was scheduled for a revision from vbg to ds

> by Dr. K, on 1/30/01. I chickened out on the gurney

> as they were starting to prep me. I reset my date

> again, after going over all my facts and getting to

> the root of my concerns. I have done that, and it was

> reset for july,and then sept, now October 3, 01, 5:30

> checkin. Dr. K has my new blood work, and chest x

> ray, and ekg. All my tests were done about 10 months

> ago. When he gets back from vacation, he will review

> all of this, if everything is ok- I am going through

> with the surgery. I want so much to change my life

> for the better, be able to move without sittingdown

> every 5 monutes, breaking my recliners, not fitting in

> chairs when we go anywhere, and people stareing at me,

> kids laughing etc. I went blonde the other day to

> boost my spirits toward a new me, and fight the blues

> and such from the bombings.I am holding positive

> thoughts, and relying on God that what is ment to be

> will be, and I and you know He wants the best. Any

> prayers for that day will be greatly APPRECIATED. i

> WILL BE NORMALLY SCARED, BUT I AM USING MY TAPE PLAYER

> to listen to my get ready for surgery tapes. thanks

> for listening- ds-honey

>

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