Health Info

Linda,
Yes, he left me because I was hospitalized 3 times in 31 days for asthma. I
have tried personals - etc. That is where I have met my current man - I just
wish we were closer - it is too hard for me to keep doing the driving. I met
him on the matchdoctor site - shoot i've been to a lot of get togethers for
singles, and it didn't happen - then I started talking to him one day - and we
hit it off. I can't exactly move because I take care of my 83 year old dad and
work (except for i'm off recuperating after the surgery)...
Love ya, El
PS _ my ex came to visit this past Sunday -a nd said I looked great- I said I
KNOW. LOL
Linda Lou <iamllu@...
Okay correct this mixed up brain here...is he the one who left you
also cause you were sick?...or did I get twisted somewhere? I
understand what your feeling cause I was that way also until I found
my husband...and the whatever is better...LOL!!! If your brave try
the personals cause I have to admit I've helped plenty friends meet
some really nice guy's.
Hugs, Linda

My Steven found me on match.com and a year and a half later we were
married, going to be our 2 year anniversary Oct. 5th and I've already
said that when I reach my goal weight we're going back to Vegas to get
married again...in a size 6/8 :). LOL
Carrie
Lap RNY April 9, 2004 (-79 lbs.)
348/268/140 (begin/current/goal)
www.carrieburns.net
On Sep 2, 2004, at 4:00 PM, J Graby wrote:

I always wanna play hehehe
Linda Lou <iamllu@...
will do that but then
again I was surprised at how many have. My Son wants to start up
a "Wildlife Animal Rescue/Zoo" type facility when he gets out of the
Navy. He was studying Wildlife Management and other animal related
stuff in College. He's offered me a job in the nursery...want to
come and play??
Hugs, Linda

Do you mean he doesn't turn into a prince when ya kiss him?? Damn
too bad! Its amazing what all you can find out on the streets...
really loving and wonderful pets.
Hugs, Linda

Ella your too funny. Wish I was allowed to have pets where I live, would
love a lap dog.
Laurette
4/23/04 open rny
309/290/236/150
St. Vincent Charity
Cleveland, Ohio

Laurette,
ROFLMAO - that was great.
Ella
Babydollbbw3@... wrote:
Ella your too funny. Wish I was allowed to have pets where I live, would
love a lap dog.
Laurette
4/23/04 open rny
309/290/236/150
St. Vincent Charity
Cleveland, Ohio

I have a simese cat, she is about 3 or 4 yrs old, and she is beautiful,
declawed, and fixed... I just got a dog, and i thought about taking her to the
SPCA and give her up for adoption, but the only thing is that she isnt the
easiest thing to get close to.. It took me two weeks before she would stop
hissing at me... Now she is use to me, finally after all these years.. I was
afraid about how her and the dog would get along, but they seem to be doing
fine... But if you want her, I will let you have her for free... She is a good
cat, just scared sometimes and is use to getting attached to one person only...
sometimes she will bite me still, but that is because of the type of cat she
is.. real moody one minute, and loving the next..
amy
brooke sheilds <bbwstrumpette@...
What i have been known to do is b4 ppl turn their animals in to the shelter is
take them from them. I wait in the waiting room this way i don't have to pay for
the animal i don't understand why ppl make you pay for pets do we have to pay
for humans?
Linda Lou <iamllu@...
We have lots in common...LOL!!!
Hugs, Linda

Linda,
He lives in the same state - but what makes it really hard - is he can't drive
due to a medical condition and I was in a relationship for 18 years - he left me
because I got sick. I need someone that will be there for me - to hug and
cuddle and love and whatever else. LOL.
El
Linda Lou <iamllu@...
El,
How far is too far? I always said I'd never leave my dear ol' San

What i have been known to do is b4 ppl turn their animals in to the shelter is
take them from them. I wait in the waiting room this way i don't have to pay for
the animal i don't understand why ppl make you pay for pets do we have to pay
for humans?
Linda Lou <iamllu@...
We have lots in common...LOL!!!
Hugs, Linda

I rescued my dog Cody -h e was badly beaten and abused - and lived on the
streets of NYC. He is the best 100.00 I ever spent. Now, if I could clone him
- he would be the perfect man - appreciative for everything that was done for
him LOL
Linda Lou <iamllu@...
We have lots in common...LOL!!!
Hugs, Linda

Hi Vicki,
What I have found here and on other groups is such an inspiration
for all of us new and getting ready for surgery. You have done such
a swell job this past year, you lost over 200 lbs and you've made a
difference in your life! HIGH FIVE YA!!! You've certainly been
blessed!!!
All I could suggest as far as feeling hungry/eating all the time is
find something else to do with your hands. I found crafts helped
me, yard/gardening work and exercising. I also have heard of
chewing gum helps.
Gas...I was told to get beano or phayzeme to help with the gas
problems. Might be something your eating also giving your the
discomfort.
Hugs, Linda in AL.

Wow Dora!!! That's so great to hear. Since we are foster parents I
thought...go alittle further and lets foster pets too! Well I ended
up keeping my big baby but if we can clear more land I am thinking
of doing it full-time...rescuing!
Hugs, Linda in AL.

Hey Vicki,
You've made the first important step and thats that you recognize your falling
into your old pattern and now you're going to do something about it! Don't be
so hard on yourself. You've lost OVER 200 pounds in just over a year, thats
awesome. So now you need to go back to the "pouch rules" and get back on track.
Remember that change doesn't happen overnight but you can do it. Go into the
"files" section of the group message board and read the pouch rules again. #1
Get your protein in first and get your water in!
Keep us posted and hang in there!
Bridget Northam
vicki sorrell <littlmut@...
Hi! Everyone, I'm new to the group, just read about the honey moon period ending
for someone else and I too am experiencing that same stage now! I am so afraid
that I am going to blow all I have been able to accomplish over the past year. I
had the open RNY lon June 21st, 2003 and so it's been a year and two months for
me now. I started at 456LBS and am down to 242LBS to date. But I can't stop
eating now even when I'm not really hungry! If any body has any suggestions
that might be helpful I would really apperciate them! I don't want to start
gaining back any of the weight I have lost! I'm 53 years old and was litterly
dieing! My Doctors told me I would be dead in less than a year, last year
that's when I decided to go for the surgery. And I had so many health problems
that they told me I had only a 3 per cent chance of even making it through the
surgery....I've just come too far to turn back now.....And also one more
question...Does anybody else have trouble with a lot of GAS?
And if so what do you do for it?.....Any help or advice would be so great
.....God Bless all, Vicki

The workbook is just a compilation of different items: pre-op, post-op,
hospital items, shopping lists, pouch rules for dummies, exercises...
Still a work in progress, will post on my site soon and let you all
know it's out there to look at and help add to if you'd like.
Carrie
Lap RNY April 9, 2004 (-79 lbs.)
348/268/140 (begin/current/goal)
www.carrieburns.net

Linda,
What a great sister you have. LOL about your rescued pet and finding your
husband on line. I'm waiting for someone to find me a husband - NY/NJ area will
do quite nicely. I do have someone that I like - but he lives too far away...
Keep your chin up g/f. Good luck with your surgery. Love ya, El
Linda Lou <iamllu@...
Yep I can relate...he's spoiled too! He's a rescued pet, thrown out
of a moving truck when he was 6 wks old with a littermate. That one
didn't make it but Buddy did! I found him online...just like my
husband...and he's so cute with big ears and is a bull terrier
dalmation mix. Bullterrier body, black/white with spots like the
dalmations except for his head and ears are black and he's got this
white slice between the eye's down the nose!
Oh man I am so excited!!!! My Sister sent me a gift via Walmart/UPS
and its a food processor!!!! Something I really needed too! It was
just delivered and I am jumping for joy. Now I got to go and write
her a big thanks!!!
Hugs, Linda

Ronda,
I am right behind ya...now 44 yrs old!!! I was working with an Ins.
group and we made frequent trips up towards Huntsville so I am
familiar with the area. Yes I am in Anniston and have been here for
almost 3 yrs from San Antonio. Met my husband and he swept me away
to live here.;-) But we hope to relocate after his kids graduate
high school to the Rockies!!! Somewhere where the air is cleaner
and the...oh yeah that is a song isn't it??? Yes surgery is on the
7th and I hope to only be there and out as quick as possible. The
house will fall down around the poison ivy, that ivy crap with the
bigggg leaves and any other varmit/plant if I don't bounce back
quickly. Husband doesn't like yardwork yet he bought his 2+ acre
place...LOL!!! If familiar with our area, we are off the hills of
Ft. McClellan. I have a fiesty coyote who ventures through here
often, beautiful deer, frisky bunnies...sorry I was day dreaming
again...LOL!!!
I pray you will have a wonderful vacation while your gone and to see
that sweet granddaughter will be the highlight of your trip I am
sure. They grow so quickly too! Nope I don't have any yet just
dreaming again. My son is in the Navy, 21 and single plus getting
ready to depart to Japan in March.
I can relate to all of your plans for the future cause I also have
similiar one's! But you forgot the front car of the rollercoaster!
Gosh I have been on so many with my son but would like to do it with
room to slide! Riding a horse again is another one of mine!
Are you on the OH board here in AL? I go there often and they are
so helpful plus they talk about your Doctor at times. Oh good
stuff! If your not there you need to come and visit also! But I
have to admit this is such a fantastic message board that I plop
down often to read and answer stuff as much as possible. Husband
feels neglected at time's but I just tell him to nap!
Have a great trip!
Hugs, Linda

Hi! Everyone, I'm new to the group, just read about the honey moon period ending
for someone else and I too am experiencing that same stage now! I am so afraid
that I am going to blow all I have been able to accomplish over the past year. I
had the open RNY lon June 21st, 2003 and so it's been a year and two months for
me now. I started at 456LBS and am down to 242LBS to date. But I can't stop
eating now even when I'm not really hungry! If any body has any suggestions
that might be helpful I would really apperciate them! I don't want to start
gaining back any of the weight I have lost! I'm 53 years old and was litterly
dieing! My Doctors told me I would be dead in less than a year, last year
that's when I decided to go for the surgery. And I had so many health problems
that they told me I had only a 3 per cent chance of even making it through the
surgery....I've just come too far to turn back now.....And also one more
question...Does anybody else have trouble with a lot of GAS?
And if so what do you do for it?.....Any help or advice would be so great
.....God Bless all, Vicki

Mine are all rescued too. I have two cats and two dogs.
Dora in Tennessee
Lap/Open RNY 9/20/2004
Vanderbilt Hospital

Dora, Who makes these drinks? I hope I can find them in this ol'
hick town...LOL
Linda in AL.

Linda he sounds just fabo all my pets are rescued pets we are animal lovers
here!
Denise.
Linda Lou <iamllu@...
Yep I can relate...he's spoiled too! He's a rescued pet, thrown out
of a moving truck when he was 6 wks old with a littermate. That one
didn't make it but Buddy did! I found him online...just like my
husband...and he's so cute with big ears and is a bull terrier
dalmation mix. Bullterrier body, black/white with spots like the
dalmations except for his head and ears are black and he's got this
white slice between the eye's down the nose!
Oh man I am so excited!!!! My Sister sent me a gift via Walmart/UPS
and its a food processor!!!! Something I really needed too! It was
just delivered and I am jumping for joy. Now I got to go and write
her a big thanks!!!
Hugs, Linda

Oh Sheri thank you i am trying to pick myself up thats very sweet of you.
Denise.
s williams <cldnsik@...
Denise,
I really hope that you are feeling better today. Hugs are being sent from
Michigan to you today.
Sheri In Michigan
Cherie Rivard <cherierivard@...
Denise,
Hugs to you girl. I had a bad day yesterday and I know how you feel. It da
by day for us. I a one month out yesterday and saw the doctor. I am down 35
lbs but feel like (*&#$ and keep throwing up. Energy is not there and if I had
to do it again..YES in a heart beat. He told me to keep up the proteins and
liquid until I can keep anything else besides scrambled eggs. Wants to see me
in a month. But will keep it up..
Cherie
Bakersfield, CA
brooke sheilds <bbwstrumpette@...
Thank you Linda i need the hugs today i am having an off day today.
Denise.
Linda Lou <iamllu@...
Ella,
Might have to include Denise in on that one...since she's right
there and near two bases...LOL!!! HEY DENISE......
Hugs, Linda in AL.

Linda,
I have aol 9.0 optimized so it gives me an option to do a signature
thingy....lol. That is at home, at work I just type it each time....lol.
Laurette
4/23/04 open rny
309/290/236/150
St. Vincent Charity
Cleveland, Ohio

The train doesn't say "think I can" or "hope I can" it say's "I know
it can"!!!! Prove to all of us pre-oper's that you all can do this
and it will work!!! Remind us when we get to those ugly plateau's!
Hugs, Linda in AL.

Carrie,
What type of pre-op workbook are you working on? Just curious as I
think its a neat idea!!!
Hugs, Linda in AL.

Yep I can relate...he's spoiled too! He's a rescued pet, thrown out
of a moving truck when he was 6 wks old with a littermate. That one
didn't make it but Buddy did! I found him online...just like my
husband...and he's so cute with big ears and is a bull terrier
dalmation mix. Bullterrier body, black/white with spots like the
dalmations except for his head and ears are black and he's got this
white slice between the eye's down the nose!
Oh man I am so excited!!!! My Sister sent me a gift via Walmart/UPS
and its a food processor!!!! Something I really needed too! It was
just delivered and I am jumping for joy. Now I got to go and write
her a big thanks!!!
Hugs, Linda

Sounds great and I pray it helps you lots! How do you get your
signature to appear on your post? I tried the one in the mail
options but it only works over there. I was wondering how you got
your's to alway show up...give me some hints please...LOL!!!
Hugs, Linda

My doctor said if you still have weight to lose-which
most people would-then your body is still working off
fat that is reserved and you want to burn that fat
off. This is why continuing with the lower calories
will help you do that. He told me around 1,200
calories a day will probably slow the weight loss
dramatically, but I think it depends on how much
exercise a person does. I guess experimenting each
week with different calorie levels and exercise will
give you the true readout. Do what feels right for
your own body and gives you the results you are after.
Shannon in WA

Denise,
I really hope that you are feeling better today. Hugs are being sent from
Michigan to you today.
Sheri In Michigan
Cherie Rivard <cherierivard@...
Denise,
Hugs to you girl. I had a bad day yesterday and I know how you feel. It da
by day for us. I a one month out yesterday and saw the doctor. I am down 35
lbs but feel like (*&#$ and keep throwing up. Energy is not there and if I had
to do it again..YES in a heart beat. He told me to keep up the proteins and
liquid until I can keep anything else besides scrambled eggs. Wants to see me
in a month. But will keep it up..
Cherie
Bakersfield, CA
brooke sheilds <bbwstrumpette@...
Thank you Linda i need the hugs today i am having an off day today.
Denise.
Linda Lou <iamllu@...
Ella,
Might have to include Denise in on that one...since she's right
there and near two bases...LOL!!! HEY DENISE......
Hugs, Linda in AL.

Cortney,
Do you take any protein supplements in a day? You might want to.
Kathy
fiance Rich open RNY 8/5/04

Hi Linda,
I live just south of Huntsville in a golf course community. Are
you in Anniston? I have read a lot of posts but keep getting
people's situations mixed up. I know your surgery is on the 7th and
I am so excited for you. I could have had mine a few weeks ago but
we had a vacation planned for quite a while so I had to wait. We
are leaving today to go to Denver for 10 days to visit my daughter,
son-in-law, and precious granddaughter, Mia who is 19 months. We
are going to babysit while they go to Boulder for a wedding and then
we are going to our daughter's best friend's wedding the second
weekend. Can't believe I got my husband to take off so much time
from work
I am so ready for this surgery and feel like my life "is on
hold" until my surgery date. I just can't wait to feel better
physically and also to feel better about myself. I am 53 years old
and have fought this battle a long time. I'm sure you are much
younger and it is wonderful that you will have this tool to help you
through the years. I am doing it for a lot of reasons but when you
get my age your mortality really rises up to slap you in the face.
I am only five years younger than my mother was when she died of a
massive heart attack - no warning, nothing. I have been living with
this fear for a long time and I feel like the surgery is going to
give me the opportunity to see my grandchildren grow up and I'll be
able to get in the floor and play with them, go to the swimming pool
without being embarrassed, etc. I can only see positive things
coming from this experience.
My doctor here is Dr. Facundus. He has done over 1100 of these
surgeries and has come highly recommended. I have been so impressed
by the unbelievably thorough process they have to get you prepared
for the surgery. He does twelve surgeries a week now. My family
physician is behind me 100%. I have had every test known to man and
it is funny that now I know I have a "healthy heart" according to
the cardiologist. That is great news and a weight lifted but now I
know I can be even healthier.
Good luck with your surgery. I'll be off line for about 10 days
but look forward to hearing about your progress. Keep in touch.
Ronda

As it was explained to me, when the majority of the stomach is done away
with the hunger circuit is shorted out. In other words, the hormone grehlin
(sp?) which causes you to want to eat can't get to where it usually goes,
and you just aren't interested in food. The body is a remarkable thing,
though, and will establish a new pathway, leading to the return of that "got
to eat something even though I am not actually hungry" feeling. Usually
happens six to twelve months after the surgery. The honeymoon for me lasted
about nine months.
As far as the nutritional aspects, my dr and nutritionist said that as long
as you make a reasonable attempt at getting enough protein, and take your
supplements, you shoudl be fine. Believe me, the inability to eat very much
will moderate, and you will get much more interested in food as time goes
by.
Helena
Lap RNY
6/23/03
-135 lbs

I am getting a litte concerned with the amount of food that I am NOT
taking in. My body just doesn't seem hungry anymore (has been this
way for three weeks). There have been a couple of days where I feel
a little hungry, but after a couple bites it is as if my body is
almost "bored" of eating and I just stop. Does that make sense? At
any rate, I am excercising ... alot ... and I thought that would
make me hungry. Typical excercise day consists of either a 75
minute step aerobis/toning class or 20 min elliptical trainer and
another 20 on the treamill or bike and some free weights for about
another 15 minutes. I had an excercise regiment before surgery, so I
am jsut getting back to normal. At any rate, I am worried about the
whole starvation mode thing. I don't want to deny my body nutrients
that it so desperately needs. Anyone else go through this ever?
Suggestions?
Cortney
259/215/142 07/14/04

Cherie keep your chin up! You will get pass this part and before you know it
you will be looking at a new healthier slimmer you!
I've read so many emails and have come to the conclusion that some of us are
going to have it a little harder then others but, we are all fighters here,
right? If we weren't we wouldn't even have considered this surgery. We are all
hear to help walk you through this emotional, remember you are a strong women
with goals, listen to your Doctor and your body. I will keep you in my prayers,
I wish you a speedy recovery and this stage passes quickly for you.
God Bless
Elizabeth
Cherie Rivard <cherierivard@...
Denise,
Hugs to you girl. I had a bad day yesterday and I know how you feel. It da
by day for us. I a one month out yesterday and saw the doctor. I am down 35
lbs but feel like (*&#$ and keep throwing up. Energy is not there and if I had
to do it again..YES in a heart beat. He told me to keep up the proteins and
liquid until I can keep anything else besides scrambled eggs. Wants to see me
in a month. But will keep it up..
Cherie
Bakersfield, CA
brooke sheilds <bbwstrumpette@...
Thank you Linda i need the hugs today i am having an off day today.
Denise.
Linda Lou <iamllu@...
Ella,
Might have to include Denise in on that one...since she's right
there and near two bases...LOL!!! HEY DENISE......
Hugs, Linda in AL.

My doc put me on up to 1,000 cals a day once I was off clear
liquids - I'm now 19 weeks out and some days I get that much in, and
some I don't. It just varies. I've lost 102 pounds as of Sunday
morning, so it's working for me and I haven't been hungry.
Patricia

Linda wishing you a speedy recovery. Can't wait to hear how you are doing and
all about your experience. I'm still waiting to be approved.
Elizabeth
Linda Lou <iamllu@...
Thanks Pat...couldn't do it without all of you! I'll be sure to
leave him directions on how to find all of you.
<<<<Big Hugs
Linda in AL.

hehehe you are funny Linda! my pooch does the same shes just plain spoiled by
my kid.
Linda Lou <iamllu@...
Only overstepping your doing is getting over what my sweet Buddy
left for me this morning on the carpet...LOL!!! Dang pooch just
can't hold it a minute more and we overslept this morning too!! I
am trying to take it one day at a time and seems to be doing pretty
good. I have my moments of being weepy but not whiny yet...heehee!
Guess I'll save that for next week! My biggest problem is I am
going to miss you all so much when I am in the hospital and can't
get to this wonderful computer! Wish I could set it up at my
bedside but guess they wouldn't like that much. I am going to show
hubby how to get here and post my success on Tuesday! He's got to
work and will come by the hospital on the way home to let Buddy's
bladder and bowels relax. Thinks he's going to stay in the bed with
me but I think he's got another thing coming! Stay sweet cause I
need ya lots!
Hugs, Linda in AL.

Wishing you all the best Kim be safe where ever you go !
In care always,
Denise.
J Graby <grabys_4@...
Hi everyone, Wanted to wish Linda and the rest who are due next week to start
over living, best wishs and prayers are with you all. Today is Thursday and by
the end of today or 1st thing in the morning Friday I will be out of GA. (Or
trying to anyways) Of course I get to do this alone without hubby who is more
than likely spazzing where ever he is. As soon as thing settle down and I come
back from where ever I end up at, I will email you and let you know if we are
all safe and so forth. Here is my cell number if anyone needs it 912-617-7515.
Hopefully I come home to something left. Oh reason for leaving this big thing
called Hurricane Francis. I will check online later this afternoon and then I
will be shutting down the computer and so forth.
Big Hugs to all
Prayers with all of you
Kim Graby

thanks Linda. Think I will being doing the protein train the next few days.
laurette
4/23/04 open rny
309/290/236/150

Hi Everyone,
I promised to report back what I found out concerning results to
this "weightloss kicker upper"!!! It does work and those involved
have lost between 4 - 10 pounds each in the three day's they were on
it. Some are going to stick it out another day cause they cheated
some but it show it does work. Hope this information can help some
of you.
Hugs, Linda in AL.

Linda i am getting nervous for you Hun hugss i will be praying for you . You are
such a doll i hope you just take it easy in the days to come not to pressure
yourself be stress free before the surgery.Because the house will always be
there you can always catch up when you are better trust me you will not die with
a messy house. So please just enjoy this time and make peace with yourself and
your new life to come i hope i am not over stepping any boundries.
In care always,
Denise.
Linda Lou <iamllu@...
Hey Ronda,
Nice to meet ya! Where in this little ol' state can I find you
hiding? Sounds like you have a good surgeon...who is he? Mine is
really good too! I have my surgery on Tuesday, the 7th! I am
excited, nervous and trying to stay calm...not working too good!
Hugs, Linda in AL.

We will be praying for all of you who are in the line of Frances!
We are also hoping she doesn't come with her fury at the extent it
is right now. Stay safe!
Hugs, Linda in AL.

Thankyou Cherie sorry you had a bad night hope today brings much more brigher
things for you.
Denise.
Cherie Rivard <cherierivard@...
Denise,
Thanks, we all have days...LOL some more than others...Good luck on your surgery
and/or your quest..
Cherie Rivard
Bakersfield, CA
brooke sheilds <bbwstrumpette@...
Feel better soon Cherie i havent had my surgery just having one of those days
yanno.
Denise.
Cherie Rivard <cherierivard@...
Denise,
Hugs to you girl. I had a bad day yesterday and I know how you feel. It da
by day for us. I a one month out yesterday and saw the doctor. I am down 35
lbs but feel like (*&#$ and keep throwing up. Energy is not there and if I had
to do it again..YES in a heart beat. He told me to keep up the proteins and
liquid until I can keep anything else besides scrambled eggs. Wants to see me
in a month. But will keep it up..
Cherie
Bakersfield, CA
brooke sheilds <bbwstrumpette@...
Thank you Linda i need the hugs today i am having an off day today.
Denise.
Linda Lou <iamllu@...
Ella,
Might have to include Denise in on that one...since she's right
there and near two bases...LOL!!! HEY DENISE......
Hugs, Linda in AL.

Hey Kim,
Stay safe and your welcome to come and bunk in Anniston with us. We
have no fosterkids now and plenty of beds and you can bring the pets
too cause we have them also....LOL!!! They don't believe it will
come this far inland but we never know. If so we will be riding it
to the hospital on Tuesday. Thanks for the wishes and the prayers
and we send them right back to you trifold.
Take care and please let us know how you are doing.
Big Hugs,
Linda in AL.

Hey Tricia,
I am pre-op and my date is Sept. 7th here in Anniston. I'am going
through all the emotions now but I will survive them.;-))) If you
have B/C B/S of AL it seems they go alot faster if your surgeon
submits all the paperwork needed to get approved. I had mine
approved within 3 weeks at the latest. You already have much in
place too with your other doctors. Wish you the best outcome and
the quickest approval. I lack patience to I know what you saying.
Anniston is doing pretty good for now and those "Alabama" guys just
stick to their neck of the woods in Ft. Payne. We went on
that "Worlds Longest Yardsale" 3rd year for me and drove by their
recording studio and probably their houses too! Beautiful places
around there.
Talk with you soon!
Hugs, Linda in AL.

I have heard other's using that "white lie" before. Like you said
its a similiar surgery...and it just happen to cause weightloss too!
Hugs, Linda

Wow Melissa,
I am excited that I wont be alone from this group on Tuesday having
surgery. Be sure to post here as soon as you are able too so we can
find out how you did!
Good Luck and Big HUGS, Linda in AL.

Hi Linda,
How are things going for u? Me getting anxious about getting this thing going.
I have my consultation on the 22nd, just 3 more weeks. My drs here have signed
off for me, I have set up the appts with the PT and nutritionist on the same day
as my surgeon appt. I was able to use my pulmonary and shrink drs that I all
ready see. So I am just abiding my time. I hate waiting on things and I have
been waiting since Feb for this appt. course after that I know it will be 5-6
weeks waiting on the insurance. When I had my breast reduction last yr it took
5 weeks so I hope it will be that this time.
How are things in Annistion, seen any guys from "Alabama" guys sure hated that
they retired we really liked them.
Hope u are having a good week, I can't remember if u or pre=op or post op so let
me know.
Tricia in AL
Linda Lou <iamllu@...
Hey Tricia,
How are doing? Just thought I'd drop a quick note.
Hugs, Linda in AL.

Hi everyone, Wanted to wish Linda and the rest who are due next week to start
over living, best wishs and prayers are with you all. Today is Thursday and by
the end of today or 1st thing in the morning Friday I will be out of GA. (Or
trying to anyways) Of course I get to do this alone without hubby who is more
than likely spazzing where ever he is. As soon as thing settle down and I come
back from where ever I end up at, I will email you and let you know if we are
all safe and so forth. Here is my cell number if anyone needs it 912-617-7515.
Hopefully I come home to something left. Oh reason for leaving this big thing
called Hurricane Francis. I will check online later this afternoon and then I
will be shutting down the computer and so forth.
Big Hugs to all
Prayers with all of you
Kim Graby

Hi Pat, I'm hoping when the weight comes off that I can say goodbye to thyroid
problems too, they have never been able to get it under control, i have had it
since 95. i also hope for the high blood pressure and the diabetes reverse and
that i can also can come off the cpap machine I hate the thing, I have a sleep
disorder and every time I go to turn u have to sling all the stuff with u and it
wakes me up and it's 2 or 3 hrs before i can go back to sleep. This is why I
want the surgery for these health reasons, most of which i inherited. course
looking good in my clothes and feeling attractive to my hubby again is a good
incenative too.
Tricia in AL
Pat <patcole@...
When I was in my twenties I was diagnosed with hypothryoidism,
Synthroid and I did not get along so I took myself off it. My blood
work has been good since my thirties. I asked my doctor and he said
my body "recovered" from various stress that I have in my early
twenties. Hope you too can come off medication.
Pat in RI

There has been a bit of talk on the board about how many calories a
person should take in and I guess it really depends on the doctor. I
can see limiting it to 600 or 700 hundred calories for the first 9
months or so but after that seems like downright starvation!!! My
dietician (required by the ins company) says after 9 months that
1,000 to 1,250 is good if you are doing any exercise, less than that
will backfire after awhile according to her. I'm wondering what
others have been told to take in after 9 months.
Thanks!
Patty

Dora,
Thanks for the prayers and good wishes. I know it will get better, but patience
is not one of my virtues..LOL I am better each and every day. I saw the doctor
yesterday for my 1 month check up. I have lost 35 lbs and that is
wonderful...he wants me to stay on soft foods and protein as I keep throwing
up.
Last night I had my worst night since surgery.It lasted for hours. I couldn't
even throw up to make myself feel better. I am afraid to eat anything
including liquids...hell of a way to lose weight don't you think???
So I am back to square one and taking it day to day....With all the great
people and a place to rattle off I know I will make it...Take care and I
keep you in my prayers for your surgery.........
Cherie Rivard
Bakersfield, CA
Surgery 8-8-04
288/249
Dora McCary <dora.mccary@...
Cherie,
Hang in there girl. You know it will get better. I know that does not help
when you feel so bad, and is easy for me to say, but it is true. I am praying
for you and sending all my well wishes I can to you. A few weeks from now this
will just be a bad memory and you will be going full force.
Dora in Tennessee
Lap/Open RNY 9/20/2004
Vanderbilt Hospital

Hello Everyone
I have not posted in a while and had a question because everything is at a
stand still. My surgary was 10/1/03 and I am getting close to my 1st birthday.
I love my new life and I have as of today lost 118 Lbs. Started at 300 and
11 months later here I am. I wa woundering if any old timers can tell me why I
have almost stopped losing. Iam 5'
6" and weigh 183 lbs I want to go to 160 or 150. EVERYONE tells me that I
look to skinny know. I fit into a size 12 some thing 10 and I am very happy
even if I stay this way, but I want to have room for error(if you know what I
mean) lol. I jog and walk fast almost 3 to 4 time a week about 2 to 3 miles.
what i do notice know that i do different is drink more coffee. Can that be a
problem??? I hope someone has answers. I would do this surgery again
tommorrow. Remember it is only a tool not a miricale, you have to work hard and
now I
really can say that it is a job but I love working at it. All of us have
come so far and gone through some much hell to get to this stage in life. Gods
speed to all. Love Maria
LAP RNY 10/1/03
NEW YORK LONG ISLAND
300/183/160???

I have chosen to tell my work that I am having knee surgery. I just don't
feel it is their business.
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Denise,
Thanks, we all have days...LOL some more than others...Good luck on your surgery
and/or your quest..
Cherie Rivard
Bakersfield, CA
brooke sheilds <bbwstrumpette@...
Feel better soon Cherie i havent had my surgery just having one of those days
yanno.
Denise.
Cherie Rivard <cherierivard@...
Denise,
Hugs to you girl. I had a bad day yesterday and I know how you feel. It da
by day for us. I a one month out yesterday and saw the doctor. I am down 35
lbs but feel like (*&#$ and keep throwing up. Energy is not there and if I had
to do it again..YES in a heart beat. He told me to keep up the proteins and
liquid until I can keep anything else besides scrambled eggs. Wants to see me
in a month. But will keep it up..
Cherie
Bakersfield, CA
brooke sheilds <bbwstrumpette@...
Thank you Linda i need the hugs today i am having an off day today.
Denise.
Linda Lou <iamllu@...
Ella,
Might have to include Denise in on that one...since she's right
there and near two bases...LOL!!! HEY DENISE......
Hugs, Linda in AL.

Pamela, I have included the previous post I sent a few day's ago.
Linda in AL
Here it is:
Laurette any others interested in the Protein Train,
This is from another WLS message board....they say this works...
This is what it is...first thing to remember is we all do it a bit
different but for the same reasons... number one is to defeat the
carb monster...aka carb cravings, ... number two is to jump start
stalled out weight loss...also there is some thought that is the
pouch is stretched it will shrink... i dunno if its true or not.
protien diets will cause you to go into ketosis (remember the
optifast diet) you loose fast but its not a really good idea to do
long term, hence 3 days is pretty common as a goal... now this is
what I do
i drink my morning coffee... yes i am a caffiene addict....
then the rest of the day i do nothing but protien shakes water
crystal light or some sugar free flavored water... the first day is
hard but the second day and third day are pretty easy to me... then
on the 4th day i start adding things like a scrambled egg with
cheese still protien but food along with my shakes... then as time
goes on i get back to a semi normal diet i never totally stop my
shakes as i totally believe in them even though my dr does not... i
will keep a daiily post of what i do that day so folks can follow
and see what happens ... i have a girl friend in ohio that is
joining me on this but she never does shakes she does just food...
so i am compairing notes on how we both do...
s interested...
She had written me about it and I copied and pasted it. Hope it
helps. I know I am keeping it for future reference.
Hugs, Linda in AL.

Thanks Pat...couldn't do it without all of you! I'll be sure to
leave him directions on how to find all of you.
<<<<Big Hugs
Linda in AL.

Hey Ronda,
Nice to meet ya! Where in this little ol' state can I find you
hiding? Sounds like you have a good surgeon...who is he? Mine is
really good too! I have my surgery on Tuesday, the 7th! I am
excited, nervous and trying to stay calm...not working too good!
Hugs, Linda in AL.

What is considered the protein train?

Feel better soon Cherie i havent had my surgery just having one of those days
yanno.
Denise.
Cherie Rivard <cherierivard@...
Denise,
Hugs to you girl. I had a bad day yesterday and I know how you feel. It da
by day for us. I a one month out yesterday and saw the doctor. I am down 35
lbs but feel like (*&#$ and keep throwing up. Energy is not there and if I had
to do it again..YES in a heart beat. He told me to keep up the proteins and
liquid until I can keep anything else besides scrambled eggs. Wants to see me
in a month. But will keep it up..
Cherie
Bakersfield, CA
brooke sheilds <bbwstrumpette@...
Thank you Linda i need the hugs today i am having an off day today.
Denise.
Linda Lou <iamllu@...
Ella,
Might have to include Denise in on that one...since she's right
there and near two bases...LOL!!! HEY DENISE......
Hugs, Linda in AL.

Hi Everyone,
I was wondering if there is anyone out there who has tried to keep
their surgery a secret from all but their most immediate family. I
am having surgery September 27 and don't want everyone to know.
Does anyone have any advice for me?
Also, my sister keeps asking me how I will handle Thanksgiving,
Christmas, and other holidays centered around food. She is
supportive of my decision to have the surgery but is worried I will
suffter some type of emotional crisis during the holidays. Is it
depressing? Do you have regrets then?
Another thing is that I keep hearing everyone talk about the
nausea. My surgeon has given me a patch to put on the night before
surgery that should even help get the magnesium citrate down plus it
will last for three days to help with the initial nausea. I also
have prescription suppositories for nausea for after I get home. I
feel that my doctor has been much more thorough in anticipating the
meds I might need than a lot of people I read about online. Please
try asking your doctor to be more proactive in prefenting the nausea.
I am learning so much from reading all of your experiences. Those
of you who talk about your weight loss, riding a bicycle for the
first time, playing more with your children - you have all been such
inspirations. I can't wait to have my own story to tell.
Ronda in Alabama (hi Linda in AL!)

Cherie,
Hang in there girl. You know it will get better. I know that does not help
when you feel so bad, and is easy for me to say, but it is true. I am praying
for you and sending all my well wishes I can to you. A few weeks from now this
will just be a bad memory and you will be going full force.
Dora in Tennessee
Lap/Open RNY 9/20/2004
Vanderbilt Hospital

Denise,
Hugs to you girl. I had a bad day yesterday and I know how you feel. It da
by day for us. I a one month out yesterday and saw the doctor. I am down 35
lbs but feel like (*&#$ and keep throwing up. Energy is not there and if I had
to do it again..YES in a heart beat. He told me to keep up the proteins and
liquid until I can keep anything else besides scrambled eggs. Wants to see me
in a month. But will keep it up..
Cherie
Bakersfield, CA
brooke sheilds <bbwstrumpette@...
Thank you Linda i need the hugs today i am having an off day today.
Denise.
Linda Lou <iamllu@...
Ella,
Might have to include Denise in on that one...since she's right
there and near two bases...LOL!!! HEY DENISE......
Hugs, Linda in AL.

Thanks...I feel blessed finding all of you to add to my family. The
day is inching towards me and I am still standing...LOL
Hugs, Linda

Ah Hello Denise,
Hook me up girlfriend.... LOL Hugs, Ella
Linda Lou <iamllu@...
Ella,
Might have to include Denise in on that one...since she's right
there and near two bases...LOL!!! HEY DENISE......
Hugs, Linda in AL.

I'd definitely have to second that on the "off day", guess I'm third,
or something :). Just ready to get home and kick back, maybe by 9 I'll
make it there :). GROUP HUG!!!!!!!
Carrie
Lap RNY April 9, 2004 (-79 lbs.)
348/269/140 (begin/current/goal)
www.carrieburns.net

When I was in my twenties I was diagnosed with hypothryoidism,
Synthroid and I did not get along so I took myself off it. My blood
work has been good since my thirties. I asked my doctor and he said
my body "recovered" from various stress that I have in my early
twenties. Hope you too can come off medication.
Pat in RI

I went for my "2" week visit on Monday, Today Wednesday is 3 weeks
for us. I can eat puree foods and lost about 26 pounds, most I
think is water weight. Clothes are just hanging, still not much
stamina. I have been craving poached eggs, tried one last night and
almost threw up, I guess I will have to wait a while before I try
poached eggs again. Scambled eggs go down well.
Pat in RI

Thank you Linda i need the hugs today i am having an off day today.
Denise.
Linda Lou <iamllu@...
Ella,
Might have to include Denise in on that one...since she's right
there and near two bases...LOL!!! HEY DENISE......
Hugs, Linda in AL.

Congratulations Vicki, sounds like you're doing very well. Pulled
muscles can happen, just try to take it a little easy and keep yup the
great work!
Carrie
Lap RNY April 9, 2004 (-79 lbs.)
348/269/140 (begin/current/goal)
www.carrieburns.net

I found it sometime last year and like in every now and then. Sometimes
I like them, sometimes they taste funky to me. They're not Crystal
Light or Diet Arizona Raspberry or Peach Tea for the matter, but
they're good. I do tend to get them when I find them because of the
extra nutrients.
Carrie
Lap RNY April 9, 2004 (-79 lbs.)
348/269/140 (begin/current/goal)
www.carrieburns.net

Hi everyone I just got home from my 2 week post op appointment.
Doctor said since I am doing so well I can get off of full liquids a
week early. So as soon as I got home I made me 2 soft scrambled
eggs. I definately think my eyes are bigger then my stomach, cause I
was lucky to eat a 1/2 of a eggs worth.. But it was so good to
finally chew something. According to their scales I have lost 20. By
my scales I have lost 23, so I go by my scales :)
The pain I am having to the right of my incision, I guess is a
pulled muscle. thats what the doc said. Nothing to worry about.
I am feeling better everyday!!
Vicki
298/275/???

I saw a truck today that had all these beverages on the back of it. I went on
their website and they have a couple that they call slenderize. They have 5 or
10 calories for 8 oz and come in Tropical Punch, Cranberry Apple and Cranberry
Raspberry. They have 100% Vitamin C, Chromium 15% which it says boosts energy,
L-Canitine 20 mg which it says is an amino acid which boosts energy and Citrimax
200mg which suppress appetite, reduces the conversion of carbs & promotes weight
loss. They sound tasty and look like they might be good for us other than maybe
the Citrimax. Just wondering if anyone has had them and how do they taste?
Dora in Tennessee
Lap/Open RNY 9/20/2004
Vanderbilt Hospital

My Husband and I had our first appointment with our surgeon late
February 2004 and we were approved the end of May 2004 - we were
turned down twice (Aetna I guess has the customary 2 rejections)and
my husband had his surgery 7/12/2004 and I had my surgery 8/3/2004
both of us had open RNY.
Maryanne

Hi Kristy,
With me it took about a little over two months to get my insurance approvals
(being that they will cover the surgery and then that they will actually pay
for it)....that was two processes. After my consultation with my my surgery
was about 6 weeks later. In my case though I lost that surgeon due to
malpractice insurance. That ended up being a blessing!!!!! Once I got my new
surgeon,
had my consultation with him, pretesting was one week later and then surgery
was two weeks after that. I didn't think the waiting time for me was bad at
all. The initial insurance approvals were made through the Thanksgiving and
Christmas holidays so I thought I made at real good.
Lots of luck to you and keep us posted.
Laurette
4/23/04 open rny
309/290/237/150
St. Vincent Charity
Cleveland, Ohio

For those of you who have already had the surgery,
would you please let me know how long it took you from
the time you began until the time of surgery. I am
just curious since I have my first consultation Friday
morning.
Thanks Much,
Kristy

will someone fill me in on the woman and her 8 month old fetus please? what
hapenned? thanx inadvance

Ella,
Might have to include Denise in on that one...since she's right
there and near two bases...LOL!!! HEY DENISE......
Hugs, Linda in AL.

Thanks Linda - if there is expedited shipping just let me know. LOL
Linda Lou <iamllu@...
Hugs, Linda

In a message dated 9/1/04 9:28:21 AM Eastern Daylight Time,

okay everyone here we go I thought it sounded gross yesterday and
tried it today. maybe someone else would like to try it also I was
acually pretty good.
you take two eggs even though you want eat it all
you take about a half cup of shredded cheese your choice
you take about a teaspoon and half of peanutbutter.
salt and pepper
and mix it all together and make scrambled eggs. its like eating
peanutbutter toast and eggs with out the bread for those of use that
cant have bread.

Kathy,
That's too funny....hahahaha.
Laurette

will keep her in my thoughts and prayers. thanks Dora for reminding us.
laurette
4/23/04 open rny
309/290/237/150

Linda,
Over 40 years old would be great! thanks and hugs, Ella
PS - NYS area (suffern) or bergen county, nJ LOL
Linda Lou <iamllu@...
Ella,
What age are you ordering? Any guy in uniform?? Have to see what
the Military Fairy can dish up for you.
Hugs, Linda in AL.

you know what u guys I do want another bf somday and I do hope to marry
someday but as of right now I've come to the conclusion that men are
trouble... I know I feel that way cause I just got out of a horrible
situation that I was in for 7 yrs but I just no at this point in time I
don't need a man complicating my life
Love Debbie

Linda,
Look for a guy in uniform for me too please. Anyone 40 years and older will
do just fine. Oh and he'd have to want to live in Ohio....lol
Laurette

Have you all seen the little Bear figures at Walmart that are each
in a different military uniform...they are $3.74. I think they call
them "Buddy's something"...dang I bought one and sent if off to my
son already...its that old age thing happening. Either way, they
are in the toy section and they are so cute.
Hugs, Linda in AL.

Ella,
What age are you ordering? Any guy in uniform?? Have to see what
the Military Fairy can dish up for you.
Hugs, Linda in AL.

I am in fort dix and maguire air force base
Ella Van Tassel <evt1012@...
WILL YA. THANKS
J Graby <grabys_4@...
my hubby. Hes a sweetheart of a guy. But of course he lives here in GA.
Kim
brooke sheilds <bbwstrumpette@...
Ok Ella we got tons of uniforms ovah here in new joisey hehe
Ella Van Tassel <evt1012@...
uniform - I could use one :)
Thanks, Ella
Linda Lou <iamllu@...
Wow that's cool. I used to date a Navy guy and found them so
romantic too! I have this bad habit but then again it might be a
good one...I always look for my Dad in my MEN!!! He was such a
wonderful and loving man! I was his little dumplin' too! Sure miss
him... Sorry kind of having it hard this last week before surgery.
Hugs, Linda in AL.

Hey Brandy,
That's wonderful!!! Your doing so good too! Wow you get to skip
pureed and go onto a regular diet....makes all that clear stuff
you've been living on these past 4 weeks worth it then...I know your
like...nope!!!
Big hugs, Linda in AL.

Helen, you and I had our surgery done on the same day.
Pat in RI

Ummm I know a really cute one that works for my hubby. Hes a sweetheart of a
guy. But of course he lives here in GA.
Kim
brooke sheilds <bbwstrumpette@...
Ok Ella we got tons of uniforms ovah here in new joisey hehe
Ella Van Tassel <evt1012@...
uniform - I could use one :)
Thanks, Ella
Linda Lou <iamllu@...
Wow that's cool. I used to date a Navy guy and found them so
romantic too! I have this bad habit but then again it might be a
good one...I always look for my Dad in my MEN!!! He was such a
wonderful and loving man! I was his little dumplin' too! Sure miss
him... Sorry kind of having it hard this last week before surgery.
Hugs, Linda in AL.

TONS- WELL I'M IN NYS - HOOK ME UP WILL YA. THANKS
J Graby <grabys_4@...
my hubby. Hes a sweetheart of a guy. But of course he lives here in GA.
Kim
brooke sheilds <bbwstrumpette@...
Ok Ella we got tons of uniforms ovah here in new joisey hehe
Ella Van Tassel <evt1012@...
uniform - I could use one :)
Thanks, Ella
Linda Lou <iamllu@...
Wow that's cool. I used to date a Navy guy and found them so
romantic too! I have this bad habit but then again it might be a
good one...I always look for my Dad in my MEN!!! He was such a
wonderful and loving man! I was his little dumplin' too! Sure miss
him... Sorry kind of having it hard this last week before surgery.
Hugs, Linda in AL.

Ok Ella we got tons of uniforms ovah here in new joisey hehe
Ella Van Tassel <evt1012@...
uniform - I could use one :)
Thanks, Ella
Linda Lou <iamllu@...
Wow that's cool. I used to date a Navy guy and found them so
romantic too! I have this bad habit but then again it might be a
good one...I always look for my Dad in my MEN!!! He was such a
wonderful and loving man! I was his little dumplin' too! Sure miss
him... Sorry kind of having it hard this last week before surgery.
Hugs, Linda in AL.

OMG Tina I am not a country music fan but now I want that cd. Of course my hubby
as far as I know isnt in Iraq gotta have water for him to be there. I have no
clue where he is and thats the hardest thing not knowing. But the part about the
tshirts I just started crying because my boys do that everynight. They put on
daddys tshirts for bed. Ok I am going to go read some of his cards hes left us
and cuddle my navy bear he left for me.
Big hugs to everyone
Kim
tineriffic <tineriffic@...
Yes, I am a proud MILITARY WIFE!! My hubby is in the Air Force for
almost 8 years now and we just got back from his promotion ceremony.
As of tomorrow, he will be a staff sgt and a non-commissioned
officer... WHEW!! That was a long time coming.
Kim, AMEN to men in uniforms. I think so many of them are hot and
then when I see them in civilian clothes, I am like, eww!! haha Of
course not my hubby)
Natalie- we are all here for you. God Bless your family and
especially for your hubby. Thank him for us for being in Iraq, he is
a true inspiration!!
Linda- I am no longer in SAn Antonio. My hubby did one year in Korea
without us and we are now stationed in North Dakota (and we LOVE it)
Jennifer, I hope I was helpful with the pregnancy thing. I too
follow articls closely because of my want for another child.
Hey to everyone else!! I am not ignoring you all!! WE love you all
the same. I am very patriotic since my hubby joined the forces. I
think all 5 of them are wonderful and I am thankful everyday that we
have these men and women to protect us. I cannot watch CMT without
crying watching "Letters from Home" and my dad bought Lonestars CD
on it and it has a tribute to the military on it. I cannot listen to
it and drive because the opening "talk" is "my husband is in Iraq
and my 3 year old wears his t-shirt to bed everynight" that is all
the farther I get. Anyway, hate to cut it short but the sitter just
came home with my boy and we are going to celebrate with hubby!!
HAve a great nite!!
Tina

Yes, I am a proud MILITARY WIFE!! My hubby is in the Air Force for
almost 8 years now and we just got back from his promotion ceremony.
As of tomorrow, he will be a staff sgt and a non-commissioned
officer... WHEW!! That was a long time coming.
Kim, AMEN to men in uniforms. I think so many of them are hot and
then when I see them in civilian clothes, I am like, eww!! haha Of
course not my hubby)
Natalie- we are all here for you. God Bless your family and
especially for your hubby. Thank him for us for being in Iraq, he is
a true inspiration!!
Linda- I am no longer in SAn Antonio. My hubby did one year in Korea
without us and we are now stationed in North Dakota (and we LOVE it)
Jennifer, I hope I was helpful with the pregnancy thing. I too
follow articls closely because of my want for another child.
Hey to everyone else!! I am not ignoring you all!! WE love you all
the same. I am very patriotic since my hubby joined the forces. I
think all 5 of them are wonderful and I am thankful everyday that we
have these men and women to protect us. I cannot watch CMT without
crying watching "Letters from Home" and my dad bought Lonestars CD
on it and it has a tribute to the military on it. I cannot listen to
it and drive because the opening "talk" is "my husband is in Iraq
and my 3 year old wears his t-shirt to bed everynight" that is all
the farther I get. Anyway, hate to cut it short but the sitter just
came home with my boy and we are going to celebrate with hubby!!
HAve a great nite!!
Tina

can someone please send me a guy in uniform - I could use one :)
Thanks, Ella
Linda Lou <iamllu@...
Wow that's cool. I used to date a Navy guy and found them so
romantic too! I have this bad habit but then again it might be a
good one...I always look for my Dad in my MEN!!! He was such a
wonderful and loving man! I was his little dumplin' too! Sure miss
him... Sorry kind of having it hard this last week before surgery.
Hugs, Linda in AL.

Whooo way to go. Keep up the good work
Kim
walter and brandy <littlearick@...
well hello group just wanted to give everyone an update. I went and
seen my doc. today and she said I am doing just great that I am
doing so well I can skip the puree diet and go straight to a regular
diet except i am not allowed to have bread or any meat yet but I can
have anything else that I want. she said no raw veggies either just
cooked ones. and I have lost 35lbs in 4weeks I was shocked. thanks
for listing. everyone.
brandy arick
open rny 8-2-04
pre op 388
post op 353

well hello group just wanted to give everyone an update. I went and
seen my doc. today and she said I am doing just great that I am
doing so well I can skip the puree diet and go straight to a regular
diet except i am not allowed to have bread or any meat yet but I can
have anything else that I want. she said no raw veggies either just
cooked ones. and I have lost 35lbs in 4weeks I was shocked. thanks
for listing. everyone.
brandy arick
open rny 8-2-04
pre op 388
post op 353

Thanks Carrie I have never been to Rochester but grew up 6 hours away in NH. We
are hoping if hubbys schedule works out to actully go up there for Christmas,
which means both of my kids will see snow for the 1st time. My mother in law
loves the area your talking about and Jeff has talked about it too. LOL Right
now I am clipping coupons cause I am suppose to go in the morning with a friend
to go grocery shopping just in case we stay here. Of couse the boys are fighting
right now so I am about to take the xbox away. The older one is yelling at the
little one. LOL Umm hubby is comming back when ,and ummm I am going on a
vacation without him and kids to the islands somewhere.
Kim
Carrie Sagel Burns <carrie@...
Well, you're always welcome in Atlanta, we'd make room Kim :). That's
funny you mention Rochester, I was there for my husbands Kelley family
reunion Aug. 11-15, I loved it up there, not sure I'd like it up there
when it's cold, but the downtown was great. They have an area called
High Falls where there's a waterfall and restaurants, very cute.
Carrie
Lap RNY April 9, 2004 (-79 lbs.)
348/269/140 (begin/current/goal)
www.carrieburns.net

Well, you're always welcome in Atlanta, we'd make room Kim :). That's
funny you mention Rochester, I was there for my husbands Kelley family
reunion Aug. 11-15, I loved it up there, not sure I'd like it up there
when it's cold, but the downtown was great. They have an area called
High Falls where there's a waterfall and restaurants, very cute.
Carrie
Lap RNY April 9, 2004 (-79 lbs.)
348/269/140 (begin/current/goal)
www.carrieburns.net

Yeah I have a bad feeling about Frances. I am going to hold off till Thursday
Morning to make any desisions. My best friend lives down in the tampa/clearwater
area so if it comes across wont be going there. Then I have friends over in
Valdosta GA so unsure there also and then my parents are down by daytona which
is where they are thinking the eye will hit. So ummm Looks like I am finally
going to make it to hubbys home town of Rochester NY.
Kim
Carrie Sagel Burns <carrie@...
That's so sweet, I love wild flowers too. I'll tell you, it really
looks like Frances is going to come right through you guys. When I
lived in Miami this would be about the time to start throwing the pool
furniture into the pool and putting down the storm shutters :). If it
stays on course we (Atlanta) will get a good bit of it too.
Carrie
Lap RNY April 9, 2004 (-79 lbs.)
348/269/140 (begin/current/goal)
www.carrieburns.net

That's so sweet, I love wild flowers too. I'll tell you, it really
looks like Frances is going to come right through you guys. When I
lived in Miami this would be about the time to start throwing the pool
furniture into the pool and putting down the storm shutters :). If it
stays on course we (Atlanta) will get a good bit of it too.
Carrie
Lap RNY April 9, 2004 (-79 lbs.)
348/269/140 (begin/current/goal)
www.carrieburns.net

Thanks...really and truly! Miss Brooke...HEEHEE!!!

What a crack up about the Incredible Shrinking Woman. There are
only about three people at my church that know I had surgery but
thier husbands have dubbed me the same! haha! Gald to hear I am
not nuts about feeling wierd about accepting compliments.
Cortney

I keep those Viactiv chews in the window sill in my kitchen. I have
to take two a day. Since they are right there starting at me when I
do the breakfast and dinner dishes I take one. They are a great
source of calcium and i have not had any promblems with them. Msot
of all it is like a tiny little treat! hahah!
Cortney
259/216/142 07/14/04

Hey,
I guess I was lucky with my Dr and BC/BS. The doctor had me fill out a form
that he send to the insurance ant two weeks later I had a positive answer.
My was a health decision (4 more years or loose the weight), don't know if
that matters.
I hope you find another way. Best of luck to you.
JJ

((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((LINDA))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
hugs to you girlfriend.
Laurette

Cortney,
Congratulations on your great weight loss and accomplishments. It is nice to
hear those comments about "looking good". It's still hard for me to accept
though. I've been labeled at my church as the incredible shrinking
woman....lol. Keep up the good work and enjoy!!!
Laurette
4/23/04 open rny
309/290/237/150

BIG HUGSSS FOR LINDA!
Linda Lou <iamllu@...
and found them so
romantic too! I have this bad habit but then again it might be a
good one...I always look for my Dad in my MEN!!! He was such a
wonderful and loving man! I was his little dumplin' too! Sure miss
him... Sorry kind of having it hard this last week before surgery.
Hugs, Linda in AL.

Mine is still on my good side LOL I was down yesterday but around noon I got
flowers that he had sent up for me to get and the boys got ballons. And they are
more like wild flowers which I love. LOL so that made my day better, now If I
just knew where this hurricane francis is going to hit.
Kim
Whos in GA right above Jax on the east coast
Linda Lou <iamllu@...
Wow that's cool. I used to date a Navy guy and found them so
romantic too! I have this bad habit but then again it might be a
good one...I always look for my Dad in my MEN!!! He was such a
wonderful and loving man! I was his little dumplin' too! Sure miss
him... Sorry kind of having it hard this last week before surgery.
Hugs, Linda in AL.

I just noticed that there is alot of chatter on here with military
wives. I am an "Air Force Wife". Do you think we are all on a
group like this because the military offers little or no after the
surgery help? I had the surgery in Arizone but we are stationed in
Las Vegas, six hours away. If I ever have a question or concern and
call my doc (it has only happened about three times since surgery)
they tell me to "come right in". That's not really an option!
hahah! This group has been phenomenal because it constantly
reassures me that all the little aches and pains are normal. I
looked in the mirror today at the gym and felt "smaller" for the
first time since surgery. Odd feeling. ANyone else ever have that?
My family and friends are "freaking out" so to speak when they see
me telling me I look totally different, that is wierd to. My
friend's husband informed me I was "hot" and I got really self
conscious. I mean, I am almost 5'11" and started at about 259 and
am now 216 about 6 weeks out. I do look different and I feel so
much better. I am normally outgoing, but this lost weight makes me
a little less so outgoing. Anyone else out there going or been
through that and has advice or experience? Excited to see the
fellow military spouses!
Cortney
259/216/142 07/14/04

Hello group. I just wanted to find out if anyone had experienced the same type
of problem with their insurance company that I just did. I went for a
consultation with a surgeon two weeks ago. Before the consultation I called my
insurance company and asked if there was coverage for morbid obesity. They said
that my plan did include coverage for that. I went to the Barix clinic in
Groveport Oh. The consultation went great. I was definately a candidate. I
have my psych eval, a stress test, a sleep study and a visit to a cardiologist
all scheduled. These were the things the surgeon wanted me to do in order to
have the surgery. I was excited. Finally I had a possible answer. Something
that could help me. The clinic tried to gain authorization and was told I had a
$500 LIFETIME maximum for obesity treatment and that included surgery!!!!!! I
don't know which way to turn now. I had hope for the first time in so long and
now I just feel defeated. Does anyone have any ideas?

Wow that's cool. I used to date a Navy guy and found them so
romantic too! I have this bad habit but then again it might be a
good one...I always look for my Dad in my MEN!!! He was such a
wonderful and loving man! I was his little dumplin' too! Sure miss
him... Sorry kind of having it hard this last week before surgery.
Hugs, Linda in AL.

My dad was too...maybe that is why my Son is in the Navy now. Hey
wouldn't it be something if our Dad's were on the same ship together?
Hugs, Linda in AL.

Dora,
I had been reading all his responses and everyone elses and I gues it finally
hit a nerve..Had enough. Thanks
Cherie
Dora McCary <dora.mccary@...
Cherie,
That was very touching and right on the spot. Thank you for taking the time to
write that response.
Dora in Tennessee
Lap/Open RNY 9/20/2004
Vanderbilt Hospital

per my doctor, I am to take my iron and calacium at different times.. I take
every monday a sublingual iron pill under the tounge (2500 mg) and I take a
mult-vitamine every morning, and i take two ultra tumbs for calcium at bed
time... U arent suppose to take calcium pill and the iron pill together..
amy
Dora McCary <dora.mccary@...
Shannon,
Will the calcium that I am taking with my multi-vitamin keep me from absorbing
the iron that is in it too?
Dora in Tennessee
Lap/Open RNY 9/20/2004
Vanderbilt Hospital

Shannon,
Will the calcium that I am taking with my multi-vitamin keep me from absorbing
the iron that is in it too?
Dora in Tennessee
Lap/Open RNY 9/20/2004
Vanderbilt Hospital

Cherie,
That was very touching and right on the spot. Thank you for taking the time to
write that response.
Dora in Tennessee
Lap/Open RNY 9/20/2004
Vanderbilt Hospital

Thank you Elizabeth - at least we are in agreement. That hospital should be
closed down forever. Ella
brooke sheilds <bbwstrumpette@...
myself this country is going insane !
Elizabeth Jones <jonesea7@...
I do not have an answer to your question but I did want to tell you how sorry I
am to hear about your brother. I will pray for him & your family and that he
gets the care he needs. I live in Michigan and i know that they have to keep a
patient if they even think they will harm themselves. I would have him admitted
again perhaps in a different hospital. Check with the Social Worker's at the
hospital and see what can be done.
Ella Van Tassel <evt1012@...
I am curious to find out about the insurance - my brother - recently hung
himself, was cut down, cpr was done - he is LIVING the hosp gave him a psych
consult and asked why he did it - he said because of bills and all his friends
were dead - the psych said okay - we are going to discharge you after you
urinate because you have no insurance. This is total bull... by the way this
was in WA state.
Pat <patcole@...
one if you
receive federal funding you must treat so many people without
insurance. I know 30 years ago I was without insurance and used the
emergency rooms for my son.
Pat in RI

I think that is totally insane myself this country is going insane !
Elizabeth Jones <jonesea7@...
I do not have an answer to your question but I did want to tell you how sorry I
am to hear about your brother. I w