Yenta Is Going To Get Her Wish { no, this doesn't involve Ty Pennington}
Yenta Is Going To Get Her Wish { no, this doesn't involve Ty Pennington}
Yenta Is Going To Get Her Wish { no, this doesn't involve Ty Pennington}#0
Posted: 1/19/06 at 7:38pm
After fighting for three years, I am finally going to get the weight loss surgery I need. Yesterday, I saw my surgeon and he is now doing the lap band procedure. This is a much safer option for me than the bypass because I have heart disease and diabetes. Iam on Medicare and they will begin covering it in about 2 months. It has been a long road for me battling morbid obesity for over 25 years. It is not about looking good in the latest fashion, but a matter of life and death. My life at the moment is on the line and there is very little quality to it. I can barely walk, do much physically and I am in constant pain. Many people say that I am exagerating the issue . They should try taking a breath with the difficulty I do or even taking a few steps. It will be a tough journey as I have to lose about 200 lbs, but one well worth taking. Funny, I am starting to finally see my future.
Updated On: 1/19/06 at 07:38 PM
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Posted: 1/19/06 at 7:39pmSending you lots and lots of good thoughts!!!
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Posted: 1/19/06 at 7:42pmThanks, Mominator........and I forgot to mention that my surgeon is very handsome and quite young.
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Posted: 1/19/06 at 7:46pmCongrats Yenta !!! My prayers will be with you.
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Posted: 1/19/06 at 7:47pmWishing you well! Looking forward to hearing about your progress!
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Posted: 1/19/06 at 7:49pm
I am very happy for you. Congrats!
Hope you are better soon. 
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Posted: 1/19/06 at 7:50pmGood luck, Yenta. Keep us posted on the details.
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Posted: 1/19/06 at 7:56pm
Congrats and good luck.
I guess you have two months to get ready.
Keep us posted as the day gets closer!
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Posted: 1/19/06 at 7:58pmThank you everyone. It means a lot to me to have your support.
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Posted: 1/19/06 at 8:03pmcongrats yenta! i know you have been waiting for this a long time.
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Posted: 1/19/06 at 8:06pm
Good luck Yenta!!
You know if Dollypop says good luck, then you've really got some luck going for you
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Posted: 1/19/06 at 8:07pmGood luck Yenta. For some reason I have been seeing a lot of documentaries on morbid obesity and surgical weight loss recently.
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Posted: 1/19/06 at 8:12pmyou do what you have to, and the heck with the naysayers........sounds like you've got a plan, and I am sure it will work out exactly as you want it to. It's a very brave thing you are doing....not sure if I could. Bravo!
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Posted: 1/19/06 at 8:21pmhandsome young doctors are always a good thing! As long as they are SMART !!
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Posted: 1/19/06 at 8:28pmHe is very smart, Mominator. He is the ONLY doc at Hartford Hospital who does this surgery. He started the program a year ago and I am very proud to be one of his patients.
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Posted: 1/19/06 at 8:35pmI am so happy for you!! Be sure to let folks know where to send the cards!!
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Posted: 1/19/06 at 8:45pmBravo sweetheart! That's terrific news. I know it's been a long hard road for you and you deserve it ever so much! Maybe the next wish you get WILL be Ty Pennington. LOL.
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Posted: 1/19/06 at 11:57pmCongrats Yenta, I'll be thinking about you.
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Posted: 1/20/06 at 12:06am
Congratulations to you, Yenta! Wishing you the best, and hoping you get well soon. Keep us updated!
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Posted: 1/20/06 at 12:18amWishing you all the best, especially the ability to take a walk again.
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Posted: 1/20/06 at 12:22amI'm happy for you and hope it goes well for you!
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Posted: 1/20/06 at 12:25am
All the best to you, Yenta, Dear.
This just made me cry - a lot. A very close friend is arriving at my house tomorrow for a couple of days. She's on a 10-day road-trip, during which time she needs to decide whether to have bypass surgery. She, too, has lived with obesity for many years, and is also very diabetic. She is scared and frightened, but must live with the knowledge that there may be fewer options as the days go by.
I'm going to share your story with her, and please know that all my best thoughts are with you as you move toward a brighter future.
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Posted: 1/20/06 at 2:05pmThank you all for your good wishes and thoughts. This is a tough one for me. DG: please tell your friend that I found it far more scarier to be morbidly obese on a day to day basis than actually having the surgery. I have lived with the cardiac complications as well as diabetes for many years now. However, there are so many good medicines around now to help stabilize her for surgery. Also, ther lap band is far less invasive than the bypass. It takes about 45 mins to an hour in the OR as opposed to nearly 3. That means much less time under anesthesia. Do encourage her to go to her local hospital's support group if they have one BEFORE surgery. That has made quite a diffrence for me.
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Posted: 1/20/06 at 2:08pm
My mother is morbidly obese as well as one of my sisters. I wish they both would have the surgery. My mother will be 75 so is probably too old.
I hope all is well and I will send positive vibes to you!!!!!
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Posted: 1/20/06 at 2:11pm
God bless GCY2!!
You've got a GREAT attitude, and it sounds like this is the next positive "adventure" in your life. Your past will keep you strong, and your future looks very bright indeed. Be brave, and be well.
We'll be thinking about you.
...And hurry back! I love reading your posts.
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