SmileyJamie is switched!!!

2011Mommy New Member Posts: 23	SmileyJamie is switched!!! Dec 29, 2011 17:36:01 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by 2011Mommy on Dec 29, 2011 17:36:01 GMT -5 Jamie is out of surgery and Dr. K. reported that it went very well ;D. Her GF has not had a chance to see her yet - it will be another hour or so and she will provide another update then. CONGRATULATIONS JAMIE!!!
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Heather Royalty Posts: 534	SmileyJamie is switched!!! Dec 29, 2011 17:49:41 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Heather on Dec 29, 2011 17:49:41 GMT -5 Great news! Thanks for the update.

bigcoop Full Member Posts: 203	SmileyJamie is switched!!! Dec 29, 2011 18:02:45 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by bigcoop on Dec 29, 2011 18:02:45 GMT -5 Congrats Jamie, wishing you the best
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SmileyJamie is switched!!! Dec 29, 2011 18:03:43 GMT -5

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Dec 29, 2011 17:36:01 GMT -5 2011Mommy said:

Jamie is out of surgery and Dr. K. reported that it went very well ;D. Her GF has not had a chance to see her yet - it will be another hour or so and she will provide another update then.
CONGRATULATIONS JAMIE!!!

Yay! He is doing a VSGer today as well, who joined the board this morning. She is the friend of a friend, who referred her to me and I to Dr. K. The circle grows and grows!

hoosiermama Royalty Am I skinny yet???? Posts: 752	SmileyJamie is switched!!! Dec 29, 2011 18:08:17 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by hoosiermama on Dec 29, 2011 18:08:17 GMT -5 Congrats, jamie. You worked so hard for this..I'm so happy for you!
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Deleted Deleted Member Posts: 0	SmileyJamie is switched!!! Dec 29, 2011 18:08:31 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Deleted on Dec 29, 2011 18:08:31 GMT -5 HURRAY!!!!!

callmeEJ Full Member Posts: 132	SmileyJamie is switched!!! Dec 29, 2011 18:30:30 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by callmeEJ on Dec 29, 2011 18:30:30 GMT -5 I am so stinking happy for her... she's been waiting a long time for this!
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sherbearmama Royalty Laproscopic Duodenal Switch 12/05/11 Dr. Gary Belzberg Posts: 1,091 Surgery Type: DS Surgery Date: December 5, 2011 Surgeon: Dr. Gary Belzberg	SmileyJamie is switched!!! Dec 29, 2011 19:18:58 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by sherbearmama on Dec 29, 2011 19:18:58 GMT -5 Yay for Jamie!!!!
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Deleted Deleted Member Posts: 0	SmileyJamie is switched!!! Dec 29, 2011 19:47:11 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Deleted on Dec 29, 2011 19:47:11 GMT -5 I am soooo happy to hear this news! Go Jamie!

teachmid Senior Member Posts: 360	SmileyJamie is switched!!! Dec 29, 2011 19:51:31 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by teachmid on Dec 29, 2011 19:51:31 GMT -5 Great news!! Thanks for the update.
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Deleted Deleted Member Posts: 0	SmileyJamie is switched!!! Dec 29, 2011 19:53:39 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Deleted on Dec 29, 2011 19:53:39 GMT -5 Awesome, Congrats Jamie

Paula Royalty Posts: 987	SmileyJamie is switched!!! Dec 29, 2011 20:05:02 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Paula on Dec 29, 2011 20:05:02 GMT -5 Ive been thinking about Jamie today. Im glad to hear she is doing good. Will look forward to an update later on

2011Mommy New Member Posts: 23	SmileyJamie is switched!!! Dec 30, 2011 0:16:13 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by 2011Mommy on Dec 30, 2011 0:16:13 GMT -5 update As of late afternoon, Jamie was in her room, having ice chips and getting ready to try her first walk. Her back was sore so hopefully the walk (and pain meds!) will help the stiff muscles. Good news overall
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smokinstella Royalty Dr.Buchwald ~ DS ~ 03/13/12 Posts: 592	SmileyJamie is switched!!! Dec 30, 2011 0:25:14 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by smokinstella on Dec 30, 2011 0:25:14 GMT -5 Congrats Jamie I am tickled pink for you
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baileymouse Senior Member Posts: 473	SmileyJamie is switched!!! Dec 30, 2011 9:58:48 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by baileymouse on Dec 30, 2011 9:58:48 GMT -5 I am so, so happy for Jamie! She has waited for this for so long, and never gave up the fight!
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renegadeorange Full Member NC Posts: 213	SmileyJamie is switched!!! Dec 30, 2011 10:02:20 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by renegadeorange on Dec 30, 2011 10:02:20 GMT -5 She fought so hard for this, and I'm thrilled for her. Congrats, Jamie!
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Sandra C. Royalty "One should eat to live, and not live to eat." Moliere Posts: 1,000	SmileyJamie is switched!!! Dec 30, 2011 10:08:10 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Sandra C. on Dec 30, 2011 10:08:10 GMT -5 Best Wishes for a speedy recovery!!!
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larra Royalty Posts: 923	SmileyJamie is switched!!! Dec 30, 2011 10:49:34 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by larra on Dec 30, 2011 10:49:34 GMT -5 Wonderful news! Jamie is a dear person who had to right very hard for this revision. Keep us posted! Larra

momtoteens New Member Posts: 28	SmileyJamie is switched!!! Dec 30, 2011 10:50:12 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by momtoteens on Dec 30, 2011 10:50:12 GMT -5 Yay!! So happy for Jamie!! Now hoping for an uneventful and quick recovery. Susan
	Susan Revision from RNY to DS 07/18/2011 Dr. Ara Keshishian Original SW (before RNY): 270 Revision Stats: 230/181/140

scoob Senior Member DS~9-15-10 Dr Margaret Inman Posts: 264	SmileyJamie is switched!!! Dec 30, 2011 11:14:33 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by scoob on Dec 30, 2011 11:14:33 GMT -5 I cried like a big baby when I seen this! She put up one hell of a fight and it finally payed off!! So thrilled for her!! Congrats, Jamie and welcome to the DarkSide my dear!! Big HUGS!!! YAYAYAYAYAY!!! Ruby
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calendargirl Full Member calendargirl Posts: 236	SmileyJamie is switched!!! Dec 30, 2011 13:13:04 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by calendargirl on Dec 30, 2011 13:13:04 GMT -5 Congratulations to you, Jamie!
	Duodenal Switch: April 20, 2012 Surgeon: Bernita Berntsen Starting Stats: Ht: 5' 0" HW: 242 ~ SW: 229.9 ~ CW: 117.9 ~ Goal: 124.9 ("normal" BMI range) % EWL @ 03 months: 36% % EWL @ 06 months: 63% % EWL @ 09 months: 80% % EWL @ 12 months + 2 weeks: 100%

lkstab New Member Posts: 22	SmileyJamie is switched!!! Dec 30, 2011 13:23:46 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by lkstab on Dec 30, 2011 13:23:46 GMT -5 ;D Congratulations!!
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huskerchad Full Member Gentleman. Scholar. DS'er. Posts: 194	SmileyJamie is switched!!! Dec 30, 2011 15:05:25 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by huskerchad on Dec 30, 2011 15:05:25 GMT -5 Jamie from Alaska? Good to hear!
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msbatt Royalty Posts: 583	SmileyJamie is switched!!! Dec 30, 2011 16:10:22 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by msbatt on Dec 30, 2011 16:10:22 GMT -5 Wonderful! She deserves a really easy ride from here on out. She's worked SO hard for SO long to get this!
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SmileyJamie is switched!!! Dec 30, 2011 16:33:23 GMT -5

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Dec 30, 2011 0:16:13 GMT -5 2011Mommy said:

**update** As of late afternoon, Jamie was in her room, having ice chips and getting ready to try her first walk. Her back was sore so hopefully the walk (and pain meds!) will help the stiff muscles. Good news overall

I am so happy to hear she finally got her DS revision, she has fought a long and hard battle.

I know all about the back pain post op, luckily for me it was only an issue the first time they got me out of bed. I hope she is having a speedy recovery!

-shelly

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adnerb New Member RNY 2000 / DS Revision 2011 Posts: 16	SmileyJamie is switched!!! Dec 30, 2011 18:49:24 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by adnerb on Dec 30, 2011 18:49:24 GMT -5 Yahoooo! Fabulous news! Praying for a smooth and speedy recovery!!
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Seeking Healthy Senior Member RNY to DS Revision Posts: 268	SmileyJamie is switched!!! Dec 30, 2011 21:29:44 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Seeking Healthy on Dec 30, 2011 21:29:44 GMT -5 WAY TO GO JAMIE! I am so happy for you. Dr. K is amazing so I had not doubt you would do so well. ;D Looking forward to seeing you post….
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Fade2Pink Full Member Posts: 134	SmileyJamie is switched!!! Dec 31, 2011 13:24:01 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Fade2Pink on Dec 31, 2011 13:24:01 GMT -5 So thrilled to hear she is switched and doing well! I'm so happy for her, she perservered and I so admire her for going through what she did to get to this point. Way to go Jamie!
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pktwatch Royalty A whale swims all day, only eats fish, drinks water, and is fat. Posts: 1,338	SmileyJamie is switched!!! Dec 31, 2011 13:40:45 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by pktwatch on Dec 31, 2011 13:40:45 GMT -5 Congratulations Jamie, wishing you a very uneventful recovery.
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jessyw New Member DS 7/11/09 Dr. Marchesini Posts: 16	SmileyJamie is switched!!! Jan 1, 2012 2:45:55 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by jessyw on Jan 1, 2012 2:45:55 GMT -5 Yay Jamie! It was so awesome meeting her in person a couple months back, I know she will be a great DS'er! -Jessy

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