hey everyone.... i just got my date. october 19 @10 am i start the
great adventure!!! i just hope i make it that far without my loving
and caring wife killing me for being such a moody dick!! LOL the
suspence is driving me nutty!!
Congratulations on such a great accomplishment! Bet you feel like a
million bucks...I know I did! That feeling alone makes it easier,
doesn't it? It still gets a little rough from time to time, but the
positives DEFINITELY outweigh those nasty little negatives! Keep up
the good work. TJ
hi candy...i'm 39 and have been overwight most of my life to. what
did it for me was finaley deciding that my life, future,health and
happiness was worth going to any lengths to have. i fianley found the
woman of my dreams and made her my wife just last year and i'm not
giving that up without a fight, and a damm big one at that. but thats
me, you have to examine you own motives and feelings and decide
whats best for you and don't let anybody decide for you!!i just got
my date today, oct,19 at 10 am i go under the knife and i can't wait.-
Hi Candy, My name is Margaret and I had WLS June 24,2003 and have loat 112lbs.
I am 55 and had been overweight since age 11 and had tried all the fad diets
plus diet pills etc. Only you can decide if this surgery is for you. Find out
all you can about the surgery and if you decide to go forward make sure and find
a doctor who has performed many of these surgeries. Good luck in your quest for
knowledge. If I can be of any help please contact me. Hugs, Margaret in Vegas
Candy <mimimarquez1982@...
I am 22, and I weigh 270
lbs. I have been overweight since I was 8 years old. This is what
I'm considering. I have a daughter who is almost 1, and i can't keep
up with her. Its so hard and I feel so stuck. Is this surgery as
great as it seems? I have tried every diet ever, or at least it
seems that way. I have no energy, and I look in the mirror, and
don't like what I see, for the most part.
If you could give me advice, and opinios, I'd really appreciate it.
Thanks
CCGG
"The face I see in front of me
Might never be on magazines
I know I'm still gonna shine
I don't care what you think of me
I'm more sure than I've ever been
And my time is coming soon
I am a flower about to bloom"
hip hip horay!!!!!great news--- In
Jenn, That is absolutely fantastic! Iım sure you look great! Keep up the
awesome work and make sure to give plenty of advise on how you did it so
quickly!!!!
--
Carrie Sagel Burns
Lap RNY April 9, 2004 (-80 lbs.)
348/268/140 (begin/current/goal)
carrie@... - www.carrieburns.net
I figured y'all might be able to help. I am 22, and I weigh 270
lbs. I have been overweight since I was 8 years old. This is what
I'm considering. I have a daughter who is almost 1, and i can't keep
up with her. Its so hard and I feel so stuck. Is this surgery as
great as it seems? I have tried every diet ever, or at least it
seems that way. I have no energy, and I look in the mirror, and
don't like what I see, for the most part.
If you could give me advice, and opinios, I'd really appreciate it.
Thanks
CCGG
"The face I see in front of me
Might never be on magazines
I know I'm still gonna shine
I don't care what you think of me
I'm more sure than I've ever been
And my time is coming soon
I am a flower about to bloom"
I just am bursting to tell everyone. I have lost my first 100
pounds. I feel GREAT. I am actually being called skinny. I have
NEVER heard these words directed at me in my ENTIRE life. It feels
kind of weird, but I still like it. I started at 339 and am now at
239. My surgery was May 26th, 2004. I am about 3 1/2 months out. If
someone would have told me I would be wearing size 20's and 1 and 2
X's, 3 months ago, I would have laughed. It feels great to be a
LOSER. Well I just had to share with my extended family. Hope all is
well with everyone and hope all goes well for the upcoming
surgeries. Take care.
Jenn
Open RNY 4/26/04
339/239/140
100 pounds GONE!!!!!!
i'm a brunette turned redhead, does that count? lol
laurette
4/23/04 open rny
309/290/234/150
St. Vincent Charity
Cleveland, Ohio
Kristy, It is called an endoscopy. I know alot of people on here including
myself have had it done. It doesn't hurt. You don't feel anything. Maybe a
sore throat afterwards.
Nothing to it. Cindy in MI
Kristy Sheriff <kzoso@...
biopsy? I go
today at 12:00 to have it done. They will put me to
sleep and run something down my throat. If you have
had it, please let me know how it was.
Thanks,
Kristy
Thanks for letting us know Ella. Please keep us posted on how Linda is doing
and let Don know we are excited and praying for her:)
Bridget
evt1012 <evt1012@...
I just received a call from Linda's husband Don - the surgery went
well YAYYY!!!. She is still in recovery. What great news!! Keep
her in your prayers. Thanks everyone. Ella
I just received a call from Linda's husband Don - the surgery went
well YAYYY!!!. She is still in recovery. What great news!! Keep
her in your prayers. Thanks everyone. Ella
hehehe Kim its all good
J Graby <grabys_4@...
fall I usually go to a funky red just for some color to my already pale self. So
does that count. Or ummm my egg doner aka birth mother and my two half sisters
are true red heads does that count?
Kim
Linda Lou <iamllu@...
Wow...we have a club starting...LOL!!!
Hugs, Linda in AL.
Hello Carrie,
We got married on June 1st, 2002. It doesn't seem
possible that it has been over 2 years.
Kristy
Has anyone ever had to have a stomach biopsy? I go
today at 12:00 to have it done. They will put me to
sleep and run something down my throat. If you have
had it, please let me know how it was.
Thanks,
Kristy
WOW!!!! You look awesome!!! Congrats!!!
Alice hardestyal hardesty@...
I usually try and remind myself to take it one day at a time. I try and make
"me" time. Either to play a game on my palm piliot or to read and listen to some
relaxing music. Take a hot bath and just soak. I also write in a journal when I
really am having a bad time. It helps me to sort things out. I hope I have
helped some
Kim
trcymh <trcymh@...
Does anyone have any suggestions on dealing with the emotional
roller coaster that one goes through?
Ok I may not be a true red head but in the fall I usually go to a funky red just
for some color to my already pale self. So does that count. Or ummm my egg doner
aka birth mother and my two half sisters are true red heads does that count?
Kim
Linda Lou <iamllu@...
Wow...we have a club starting...LOL!!!
Hugs, Linda in AL.
Awee see that Tina you got so much more in the end you got a great big self
esteem boost! More then what those hot dogs could give you big hugss girl good
job ! Wow fantastic.
Denise in NJ.
tineriffic <tineriffic@...
Hey everyone. Just wanted to let you all know that the protein train
worked for me!!! For all of you who know me complaining..haha.. I
have been stuck at a 50 pounds loss for three weeks. I decided to
try this over the weekend. I did protein shakes three times a day, a
ton of water, and sugarfree pudding for a little snack at night. I
lost 7 pounds as of this morning!! I am now down to 262!! I feel so
great. 7 more pounds and I will be where I was when I married my
hubby 8 years ago!!! It was very hard too considering we had friends
over on Saturday and BBQ on the grill. Those hot dogs looked so good
(not like they were a good choice for me anyway but still). I stayed
true to it and I have been rewarded. Just thought I would share!!
Best wishes to everyone having surgery today. You are in our
thoughts and prayers!!
Tina
open rny 7/6/04
319/262!!!/149
Hey everyone. Just wanted to let you all know that the protein train
worked for me!!! For all of you who know me complaining..haha.. I
have been stuck at a 50 pounds loss for three weeks. I decided to
try this over the weekend. I did protein shakes three times a day, a
ton of water, and sugarfree pudding for a little snack at night. I
lost 7 pounds as of this morning!! I am now down to 262!! I feel so
great. 7 more pounds and I will be where I was when I married my
hubby 8 years ago!!! It was very hard too considering we had friends
over on Saturday and BBQ on the grill. Those hot dogs looked so good
(not like they were a good choice for me anyway but still). I stayed
true to it and I have been rewarded. Just thought I would share!!
Best wishes to everyone having surgery today. You are in our
thoughts and prayers!!
Tina
open rny 7/6/04
319/262!!!/149
Wow...we have a club starting...LOL!!!
Hugs, Linda in AL.
good i wish my friend. i just wanted to let you know you are not
alone!! if i keep this crankyneeup i'll be sleepin on the sidewalk!!
i would really like to thank everyone for posting thier pics. when
thoughts of "will this work??or.. can i really do this??or i'm just
gona be fat forever"come across my mind it's a great boost. gives me
alot of hope,something i'm short on right now. thanx everyone
I'll be 18 months post-op on September 11th. I have lost 177 pounds
and only have about 12 to go!
I added a photo album called "dreamadream1985" it has my pre-op
side view and my basically 18 month post-op side view!
~Mary
March 11, 2003
319/142/130
yeah baby you are a huge losser.the proof is in the pics!!!:)nice job-
I know that's the truth.......lol
Deitra
Does anyone have any suggestions on dealing with the emotional
roller coaster that one goes through?
Linda you are simply gorgeous hunnie! You look skinny...lol.
Linda Lou <iamllu@...
Check out my profile sometime...LOL!!! I put a blonde on it to tone
down the brassiness. Like I said to Deitra..redhead's stick
together.
Hugs, Linda
Hey Sweetie,
Check out my profile sometime...LOL!!! I put a blonde on it to tone
down the brassiness. Like I said to Deitra..redhead's stick
together.
Hugs, Linda
Oh i am checking Now!
Linda Lou <iamllu@...
Check out my profile sometime...LOL!!! I put a blonde on it to tone
down the brassiness. Like I said to Deitra..redhead's stick
together.
Hugs, Linda
Reminder Reminder from the Calendar of Gastric_Bypass_Family
Weekly Group Chat!!
Monday September 6, 2004
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
This event repeats every week.
Notes:
I didnt know Linda was a redhead so am i hehe
Velvetsky <velvetsky@...
Linda,
Just wanted to let you know that I will be thinking about you tomorrow and I'm
sure all will go well......If you need anything just let us know !! You sound
like a strong red head,,,just as I am myself,,,,,,I think this will be a
breeze.....Keep up posted as soon as u can !!
All our prayers are with you !!
Deitra in Chilton County
Cortney,
Just wanted to say way to go and congratulations on your weight loss and
accomplishments thus far. Isn't it exciting? Wishing luck to your Mom also,
hope she won't have trouble in getting the insurance approval. Take care and
have a great holiday.
Laurette
4/23/04 open rny
309/290/234/150
St. Vincent Charity
Cleveland, Ohio
Linda,
Just wanted to let you know that I will be thinking about you tomorrow and I'm
sure all will go well......If you need anything just let us know !! You sound
like a strong red head,,,just as I am myself,,,,,,I think this will be a
breeze.....Keep up posted as soon as u can !!
All our prayers are with you !!
Deitra in Chilton County
My family came to visit this past weeekend. It was fun and wierd.
I have not seen any of them since my surgery about 8 weeks ago and I
have lost almsot 50 lbs. I have noticed a small change in my self,
but they were freaking out about how small I was. It was nice to
get the compliments, but again, I don't take the compliments like I
should yet. We went swimming while they were here at this water
park type place and that was acutally fun. I am down to 212 from
almost 260 and what a relief it was to put on my bathing suit and
not feel "perfect" but not feel ashamed either. I am about 5'10
(almsot 5'11") so 212 is about a size 14/16 down from a snug size
22. My family remains supportive of the surgery and I think I have
talked my mom into the surgery! I come from "big people". She has
the whole TYpe 2 Diabetes, etc. and i know this surgery would help
her. Anyone out there ever worked with Educator's Mutual Insurance
for the surgery? I told her she has ALOT of comorbidity factors so
she should be able to have the surgery no problem with them footing
the bill, but she isn't so sure? Any help in fighting insurance
companies I can offer to her would be great. My insurance company
approved me relatively easily so I am not really sure of
the "fighting" protocol! haha! Thanks in advance!
Cortney
258/212/142
will do will be waiting you return Linda!
Linda Lou <iamllu@...
hopefully on Thursday
evening or Friday for sure! I am gonna miss ya so much too! Keep
the laughter going until I return.
Hugs, Linda
I am having a major problem here.
My surgery was June 8th and without any complications. I've lost 85 pounds
so far.
I have been having pains in the stomach and aching ribs in the middle of the
day for the past two weeks. Most afternoons I feel as though I crawl home
and to bed until I feel better. I was getting to the point of calling the
doctor. However, I feel like I know what is happening.
As a teacher for the past four weeks I have only 10 minutes of lunch and
usually I am unable to sit even for those ten minutes. I'm seriously
beginning to think this is indigestion and gas.
I started taking my antacid in the middle of the day instead of night. That
change has helped some. But today (Labor Day) I had a slow lunch...30
minutes and now an hour later, no pain.
So...I can't change my schedule. I have a hard enough time drinking my
fluids during the day. I am on a steady pace between 6:00 am til 2:30 pm.
Any thoughts are suggestions?
Susan
Thanks Caryn! Best wishes on a speedy recovery! Glad you hear from
you.
Hugs, Linda in AL.
Hi Caryn welcome back glad you are doing well!
Denise
cnadelberg <cnadelberg@...
but read here a lot.
My surgery was 9/1 and I came home from the hospital on 9/3. The
surgery was smooth and uneventful and each day I am able to move
around more easily.
It's been hard to figure out whether I am hungry or full, so I have
just been eating a few bites and stopping. I think yesterday I
finally felt hungry, but still don't know where full is, so I am
being careful not to over do it.
Best wishes to all that have upcoming surgeries. I hope that you
have an uneventful procedure and quick recovery.
Caryn
Hey Kim,
Glad to see your back online. Did you all evacuate any? We are
suppose to just get high winds with gust up to 60 later tonight or
tomorrow and of course lots of rain...5-10" is expected. We could
use some but not like that.
Thanks for the prayers and I am tucking them deep within my heart.
I feel like everyone is an extension of my own family and will miss
ya'll so much while I am away. I feel blessed my husband will be
able to be with me for the surgery now. He will not get paid for
Labor Day or Tuesday but we feel God will see us through the "light"
week ahead.
Take care and hugs!
Linda in AL.
Thanks Tricia,
I did pretty good getting in my "last" food and today will take it
light. I am grateful I could have this weekend to taste all the bad
stuff I can't have afterwards or wont want afterwards for that
matter. I'll be back on either Thursday night or Friday for sure to
check in with everyone. And I have a "little Angel" who will post
when Don gives her the call. Thanks for all the prayers...they are
much appreciated.
Hugs, Linda in AL.
Hi all - I have posted only a few times, but read here a lot.
My surgery was 9/1 and I came home from the hospital on 9/3. The
surgery was smooth and uneventful and each day I am able to move
around more easily.
It's been hard to figure out whether I am hungry or full, so I have
just been eating a few bites and stopping. I think yesterday I
finally felt hungry, but still don't know where full is, so I am
being careful not to over do it.
Best wishes to all that have upcoming surgeries. I hope that you
have an uneventful procedure and quick recovery.
Caryn
Linda i will be thinking of you tomorrow wishing you god speed dawlink BIG HUGSS
Linda love bug!
Denise.
Linda Lou <iamllu@...
Hi Tina,
Thanks for the wishes for our upcoming surgeries. Good luck on the
protein train. I pray your family is safe. We are expecting
Frances to visit tomorrow and Tuesday! Enjoy your Labor Day and
I'll look forward to chatting with everyone on Thursday or Friday!
Hugs, Linda in AL.
Thanks Karen and good luck with your surgery!!
Hi Kim,
There are always people out there that don't have a clue! I think you came up
with a good response... does it usually stop there? I think I would say "I'm
fine thanks and how are you? I am sure some people are asking because they are
really interested and supportive of you, but I am sure there are some that are
just busy bodies.
I am pre-op and have told only my husband, parents and my immediate boss and the
office manager about what I am doing... Anyway, I just don't know which way I
feel like going with this... I am usually someone who feels compelled to answer
any question asked of me, but I really want to do what I feel is right for me on
such an important issue.
Hang in there,
Karen
surgery scheduled for 9/27/04
kimp160 <kdp1002@...
I am reconsidering the decision I made to make public my decision to
have wls. My thinking was that I wanted others to know that this was
a possibility and not to hide anything. I am not ashamed of having
the surgery (7 weeks ago), I am just tired of rude people walking up
to me and saying "so, how much weight have you lost?" No "hi, how
are you" or anything else, just straight to the "how much" question.
I have begun to reply "quite a bit thankyou" I am proud of what I
have done and how I am doing and I have nothing to hide, I just feel
funny having people I hardly know asking me personal questions. I
mean, if they were questions about the surgery, because they or
someone they knew wanted to have the surgery I wouldn't mind, but the
how much question is getting to me. Does anyone else out there feel
the same way, or am I being to easily offended? Hope everyone is
doing well.
Kim
7/19/04
242/201/95 (I am only 4'11")
Hi Linda,
I bet those before us and all of us pre-ops will have our last meal before
surgery, mine will have to be 2 days before, my dr requires that u go on liquid
diet 2 days before and 2 days after. I will be praying for u my friend when u
are able let us know how u are doing.
Hugs, Tricia in AL
Linda Lou <iamllu@...
Wow...I am not alone in eating that bad stuff then! I had chinese
tonight!!! It was good too! HEEHEE!!! Sorry to hear your surgery
is later but I'll be thinking of you too! I am glad its early cause
I just pray he's rested and ready to go from there! God Bless you
too!
Hugs, Linda in AL.
I am reconsidering the decision I made to make public my decision to
have wls. My thinking was that I wanted others to know that this was
a possibility and not to hide anything. I am not ashamed of having
the surgery (7 weeks ago), I am just tired of rude people walking up
to me and saying "so, how much weight have you lost?" No "hi, how
are you" or anything else, just straight to the "how much" question.
I have begun to reply "quite a bit thankyou" I am proud of what I
have done and how I am doing and I have nothing to hide, I just feel
funny having people I hardly know asking me personal questions. I
mean, if they were questions about the surgery, because they or
someone they knew wanted to have the surgery I wouldn't mind, but the
how much question is getting to me. Does anyone else out there feel
the same way, or am I being to easily offended? Hope everyone is
doing well.
Kim
7/19/04
242/201/95 (I am only 4'11")
Alice Congratulations on your WLS and not having a leak!! Glad you are home and
feeling better. Keeping you in my prayers for a speedy recovery. Congratulations
on the weight lose. Talk to you soon. Margaret in Vegas
Alice Hardesty <hardesty@...
My story..... I flew to San Diego on 8-23 and on 8-24 did all my pre ops. 8-25
was bowel prep and 8-26 I was at the hospital at 4:30AM for surgery. Surgery
went well and I was later released to my room. I don`t remember anything between
there. I was out of it most of the day but they did get me up to walk that
evening around 10:00PM. 8-27 I awoke a little more with it and was looking
forward to the leak test that would then allow me to have ice chips, broth and
Jell-O if I had no leak problems. To this point my most pain and discomfort was
an extremely throbbing left shoulder from what was expected was a gas pain and
the worst cotton mouth from not drinking that I ever had in my life. I was taken
down for the leak test and immediately became suspicious when the tech took
about 8-10 different shots
and would not say a thing to me. Then back to my room and the Doctor who was
filling in for my Doctor came in and said I had a leak and still nothing by
mouth until they solved it. After consultations they decided to keep me there an
extra day or two and feed me through my feeding tube and do another leak test on
8-31. That went on through 8-28, 8-29 and then 8-30 my surgeon came in and
released me to go back to the hotel with an appointment the next day for the
second leak test. My friend Terry sprung me from the hospital and we went to the
room. I prayed and asked for all the prayers that I could get to make Tuesday`s
leak test good. 8-31 We went to a seminar at the Doctor`s office and then on to
the second leak test. My surgeon was to meet me there to look at it. I prayed as
they were doing it and when they were done the gal looked at it and said it did
not change one bit from last time. I almost went into tears. My surgeon came
along and went to look at it and then came back out
and said that it did look the same as last time but she was not convinced it
was a leak. She said if I lived there in San Diego she would start letting me
drink and just keep a very close eye on me but as I had to came back here to
Alaska there was only one way to tell for sure and that was with a CatScan and
they could do it right then. I ran into the room and had that done and waited
back outside for results. She came out shortly and said there was no leak, so
there never had been one. I was ECSTATIC!!! She said lets go up to the 6th floor
and get that drainage tube out of you and get you some water. I was so HAPPY!!!
She moved me right on to soft foods as I had already moved through the clear
liquids when I was taking nothing. We went back to the room and I had broth and
later Jell-O that day so I did not rush it even though I could have. 09-01 Ate
cottage cheese for breakfast and that did well. Then we messed around and
shopped most of the day. Later I ate cottage cheese with tuna mixed in it. That
was good and also did well. 09-02 Went for post op appointment, got the feeding
tube taken out and was given a clear bill of health and released to come home on
9-03 and go to work on 09-07. I was feeling great. 09-03 Spent most of the day
flying home. A little tiring but I felt great for the most part. 09-05 Well here
I am posting to all of you. Before surgery I had lost 13 pounds, by their scales
in San Diego, from my highest weight here in
Alaska. This morning on my scales here in Alaska, which are the ones I will go
by from now on for consistency, I have now lost 30 total!!!!! That is 13 pre op
and 17 since surgery, 10 days. I am very happy with that. I feel fantastic and
seem to have good energy. I will keep
you all posted on progress.
Alice
Alice hardestyal hardesty@...
Hi Alice,
What a rollercoaster ride you had!!! Glad you are home and sounds
like your are doing wonderfully! Prayer is God's best medicine! I
go on Tuesday for my surgery and have been praying all goes well
too. Have a wonderful Labor Day! Keep us up to date on your
outstanding progress!
Hugs, Linda in AL.
My story..... I flew to San Diego on 8-23 and on 8-24 did all my pre ops. 8-25
was bowel prep and 8-26 I was at the hospital at 4:30AM for surgery. Surgery
went well and I was later released to my room. I don`t remember anything between
there. I was out of it most of the day but they did get me up to walk that
evening around 10:00PM. 8-27 I awoke a little more with it and was looking
forward to the leak test that would then allow me to have ice chips, broth and
Jell-O if I had no leak problems. To this point my most pain and discomfort was
an extremely throbbing left shoulder from what was expected was a gas pain and
the worst cotton mouth from not drinking that I ever had in my life. I was taken
down for the leak test and immediately became suspicious when the tech took
about 8-10 different shots
and would not say a thing to me. Then back to my room and the Doctor who was
filling in for my Doctor came in and said I had a leak and still nothing by
mouth until they solved it. After consultations they decided to keep me there an
extra day or two and feed me through my feeding tube and do another leak test on
8-31. That went on through 8-28, 8-29 and then 8-30 my surgeon came in and
released me to go back to the hotel with an appointment the next day for the
second leak test. My friend Terry sprung me from the hospital and we went to the
room. I prayed and asked for all the prayers that I could get to make Tuesday`s
leak test good. 8-31 We went to a seminar at the Doctor`s office and then on to
the second leak test. My surgeon was to meet me there to look at it. I prayed as
they were doing it and when they were done the gal looked at it and said it did
not change one bit from last time. I almost went into tears. My surgeon came
along and went to look at it and then came back out and said that it did look
the same as last time but she was not convinced it was a leak. She said if I
lived there in San Diego she would start letting me drink and just keep a very
close eye on me but as I had to came back here to Alaska there was only one way
to tell for sure and that was with a CatScan and they could do it right then. I
ran into the room and had that done and waited back outside for results. She
came out shortly and said there was no leak, so
there never had been one. I was ECSTATIC!!! She said lets go up to the 6th floor
and get that drainage tube out of you and get you some water. I was so HAPPY!!!
She moved me right on to soft foods as I had already moved through the clear
liquids when I was taking nothing. We went back to the room and I had broth and
later Jell-O that day so I did not rush it even though I could have. 09-01 Ate
cottage cheese for breakfast and that did well. Then we messed around and
shopped most of the day. Later I ate cottage cheese with tuna mixed in it. That
was good and also did well. 09-02 Went for post op appointment, got the feeding
tube taken out and was given a clear bill of health and released to come home on
9-03 and go to work on 09-07. I was feeling great. 09-03 Spent most of the day
flying home. A little tiring but I felt great for the most part. 09-05 Well here
I am posting to all of you. Before surgery I had lost 13 pounds, by their scales
in San Diego, from my highest weight here in Alaska. This morning on my scales
here in Alaska, which are the ones I will go by from now on for consistency, I
have now lost 30 total!!!!! That is 13 pre op and 17 since surgery, 10 days. I
am very happy with that. I feel fantastic and seem to have good energy. I will
keep
you all posted on progress.
Alice
Alice hardestyal hardesty@...
Hi Tina,
Thanks for the wishes for our upcoming surgeries. Good luck on the
protein train. I pray your family is safe. We are expecting
Frances to visit tomorrow and Tuesday! Enjoy your Labor Day and
I'll look forward to chatting with everyone on Thursday or Friday!
Hugs, Linda in AL.
When I was at that stage, I ate allot of soups and refried beans. I never
pureed my foods just chewed really well. I could not handle what the food
looked like after I pureed it..
Pam
I have one more week on my puree stage and I was given some
suggestions by my doctor.
Canned chicken meat low fat with juice with 1 green onion and teriyaki
sauce - not the thick kind - kikkomans thin sauce. Puree until smooth
Tuna packed in water water with juice, small amount of low fat
mayonnaise and 1 green onion. Pureed until smooth. I live on the west
coast and can get specialty canned smoked albacore from a market right
next to where the fish unload - this has been my favorite.
I used to make a lowcarb chicken paprika and have thought about it
again but haven't tried it. Basically it is chicken, onion braised in
chix broth and paprika and add sour cream at the end. I was thinking
about making it but reduce the chix broth and use a very small amount
of fat free sour cream but haven't tried it yet.
I am one week post op and I start my Puree stage on wed. Does anyone
have any ideas on what foods are best pureed. My stomach turns when I
think about putting chicken in the blender. I will do what I have to
do to get by, but I was just wondering if anyone had any ideas. Thanks
Hey everyone. Just wanted to send best wishes to everyone having
surgery this week. You will do fine. Just take it easy and listen to
your body. I am doing the protein train right now. It is my second
day. I feel great but we are getting ready to BBQ with friends and I
am thinking I want some..haha. But I am staying true to this. I had
3 protein shakes yesterday and some s/f pudding. That was it. I am
not hungry at all but even since my rny July6th, I have not had one
hunger pain yet. I know that it will not always be this way so I am
glad that I have it like this now. Hope everyone is staying safe
from the storm. My parents are north of Tampa and are getting hit
now. They have been without power since 11 a.m. their time and have
lost several trees and part of their fence in the back. Thank God it
is weakening so far and it may be over for them by late late
tonight. I wanted to share some protein bar news with you. I have
tried a new bar and I absolutely love it. It is made by SlimWhey and
the cheapest place I have found it is Walmart. It is 68 cents a bar.
The caramel peanut is great and tastes like a babe ruth. THey also
have peanut butter which I did not care for (not enough goo inside)
and a coconut one that I have bought and not tried yet. Each bar has
120 calories, 2 net carbs and 9 grams of protein. Not as much
protein as some but not as many calories either. IT is a really nice
treat I thought and wanted to share with you. Take care everyone and
be safe!!
Tina
Jim,
Good luck!! Having the surgery will be the best thing for you. I had an Open
RNY on July 22, 2004 and am feeling great - looking it too LOL
If you have any questions - feel free to email me and I will try to help.
Ella
james <hawgnutzsd@...
Hi everyone, my name is jim and i should get my date the first of
the week. I have been totaly approved!!!:) I'm very excited and have
been enjoying all the posts, I think it's wonderful the way you
support eachother. I live in the southern riverside area of ca and
will be having it done in san diego at scripps mercy hospital. I
will check back often and let all of you know when i go under the
knife. talk to ya all soon;)
Hi everyone, my name is jim and i should get my date the first of
the week. I have been totaly approved!!!:) I'm very excited and have
been enjoying all the posts, I think it's wonderful the way you
support eachother. I live in the southern riverside area of ca and
will be having it done in san diego at scripps mercy hospital. I
will check back often and let all of you know when i go under the
knife. talk to ya all soon;)
Hello Jim,
good luck on a date, I grew up in Redlands, Ca, moved back and forth
from northern to southern calif after marring a sailor, but spent
all my life in Redlands.
take care
Patty S
Good for you Patty, Oct 6 will be here before you know it.
Pat in RI
Hello All,
i am sure some people are going to think i am crazy for this post,
I went to the clinic this week for my dietician appt and went to see
my dr's nurse and my bloodwork came back and cholesterol ,
triglicerides, glucose were all high(YEA) i know you are thinking
what? but the dr who put in my origonal referral did not do all the
test like this one is and this shows the co-morbidity that i need to
get approved. So i will now be on meds for pre diabetes, but they
will approve the surgery now and i am very excited. So far it is
good for Oct 6th. I hope eveyone is doing well.
take care
Patty S
Hey they have it at Walgreens...just have to hop and skip to another
town 45 min's away and I can try it too. Thanks!
Hi Scarlett,
I'll be right with you all the way...that is my date too! At 6 am
will be my start to finish of my journey to surgery. I feel for ya
cause I am going through similiar emotions. I am also trying to
sample all the "bad" foods I will not be able to have or try for a
long time.
Hugs, Linda in AL.
We will keep you in our prayers Scarlette
lluviadangel <CajaDMusica@...
has come!! I'm so nervous and so
sensitive! i cry for everthing, but at the same time I'm excited to
think that my pounds will come off pretty soon !!! do u guys have any
advice??? I can't even sleep! ;( .. Please keep me in your prayers!!
May God bless you all!!!
Love, Scarlett
HI everyone!!! well i guess the date has come!! I'm so nervous and so
sensitive! i cry for everthing, but at the same time I'm excited to
think that my pounds will come off pretty soon !!! do u guys have any
advice??? I can't even sleep! ;( .. Please keep me in your prayers!!
May God bless you all!!!
Love, Scarlett
Hi Daisy Faye,
Here is the previous post on the Protein Train that I had posted.
Its only meant to be done for 3 to 4 day's at a time. And the
results I heard about were 4 to 10 lbs lost and their weightloss was
jumpstarted again.
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.
Hello everyone!
First let me say how very much this message board has helped me!
I had my lap RNY on 8-6-04 and I lost 30 lbs in the first 16-17
days. I was very pleased but I have not lost one pound since and I
have been wiggling back and forth on the scale 2-3 lbs up, 2-3 lbs
down to be the same weight most of the time. This stall began when
my Dr said I could start "chewing" food again, so once I started
eating my weight loss stopped. I try to eat as well as I can, get
enough protein (I would say around 60 per day) and I am averaging
about 600-800 calories a day. I don't think I could possibly eat
anymore and sometimes I worry I am eating too much, esp when I eat
soft food. I am walking 1-2 miles 3-4 days a week too.
Any ideas? Thanks!
Donna
308/278/147 please?
where can I get a copy or find out about the protein train
Daisy
80 lbs is still fantastic size 10 or 8 is too i wouldn't know what to do
with myself when I get to that paoint cause the last time i could wear them
sizes was omg i can't even remember i know sice like age 13/14 i been in
plus sizes so.
Don'e worry just keep up the good work u will reach your goal:) intill then
enjoy what u lost.... i haven't got my surgery yet september 13 i go for
my pshyc eval they r tellin me i will be gettin surgery between dec-feb
no later then feb i can't wait. but anyways i know it must be a lil
disappointing that u haven't lost more however like i said 80 is great
Love Debbie
You can always go to your doctor's office. After my initial visit
with my surgeon, he told me there was no letter from my pcp,
needless to say my next stop was the pcp office. Remember you pay
their salary and if they are too busy to follow up with a simple
letter you do have the right to remind them. From what I've seen it
is almost a form letter, pcp recommends the procedure, you are
morbidly obese, and have other life threatning illnesses, no big
deal for the doctor to write.
God Bless
Pat in RI
I've lost 129 lbs and am still in a size 12/14. To have lost 80 lbs
and already be a size 8/10, it seems that you were smaller than,
say, a super obese person at the time of GBS. My Dr. told me that
even though a patient may need to loose 100 lbs, the loss is usually
slower in smaller people.
Also, working out like you are (fantastic!!) is undoubtedly building
muscle, which weighs more than fat. It's more about how you look
and how your clothes feel rather than what the scale says.
You are doing everything right. Keep it up!!! You are an
inspiration.
Alicia
11/18/03
284/249 preop/155 today :)
Explain the window of opportunity???????? Am I finish with the weight
lose? I am almost 8 months and I have only lost 80 pounds. I say only
because I feel like I have done everything to the T including
excercising 5-6 times a week for an hour and ten minutes. I follow
the eating plan protien first, then 2-3 tablespoons of veggies. I try
to eat between 600-750 calories a day. I haven't eaten sugar, bread,
potatoes, rice, pasta in 8 months. I read the boards daily to look
for information. I am happy to see so many people successful. I read
people losing 80 pounsds in four months(and they do not weight more,
many are around my weight and height). I started at 256, 5ft 2
inches. I am angry, disappointed and mad. I'm happy about the 80
pounds, I wear a size 10 confortable and can wear a tight 8 but I do
not get it, why isn't the weight coming off. Please repond, I need
help!!!
lol i was being silly Pat
I've seen this episode of 48 hours before.. Not a great one.. I
definitely won't watch it again, esspecially since my surgery is
coming up on Sept 21st. So warning to anyone who was thinking about
watching it and hasn't had the surgery, its quite harsh..
Alana
--- In
Hey Dora,
I was really scared just walking into the hospital cause I hadn't
been there before. I had to fill out paperwork to pre-register then
off to do my testing, EKG, Chest xray, labs (blood and pee) then got
to chat with the Anesteisa (I know I murder that one). It was "fun"
needless to say untl I got home then I was muttering under my breath
about having to go back. I was fortunate to bypass the blood gas
testing but know they are gonna catch up with me on Tuesday
morning. Oh yeah...I am first in line at 6am for surgery! Talk
about getting the Surgeon either "fresh" or "still tired"...LOL! It
will be fine Dora, I just tend to work myself up too much cause I
hate needles! I just wish I had a medical doctor to go to about
sleep/nerve pills but had been lucky not to need one before. I also
thought it odd my surgeon couldn't prescribe something but he's not
a medical doctor but a surgeon...LOL!!!
Hugs, Linda in AL.
be well Laurette cya soon!
Babydollbbw3@... wrote:Just wanted to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday
weekend. I will be
off line for a few days, my computer is in the shop getting upgraded and
cleaned. I hope everyone in the hurricane's path will be safe and out of harms
way. Take care everyone, God bless and I love you all, your such a great group
of people.
Laurette
4/23/04 open rny
309/290/235/150
St. Vincent Charity
Cleveland, Ohio
Yup you have a zoo Alana hehehe.
Alana <lanagurrl3@...
animals are rescued,
except my snake.. I have two dogs(A rottie/shepard mix, and a beagle-
who was rescued from a barn with 25 other females who were abandoned
from a puppy mill), 5 cats (all rescued either off the street when
they were kittens or from a kill shelter before they died), a guinea
pig and rabbit (from the neighborhood kid who liked to get pets and
then didn't take care of them) and also my prize possession, a baby
ball python.. :)
Alana
Linda you know what they say don't ya s........t happens hate to say it but it
is true. Easy for me to say i am not in it however sorry to hear that you have
to go thru that however i do think all things happen for a reason . Have a safe
holiday Linda love bug!
Denise.
Linda Lou <iamllu@...
I am glad to hear that!!! Well I survived the poking and proding!
And to top it all off...I get home and they need me to come back and
have my blood RE-DRAWN cause it clotted before they could finish the
testing...dang dang dang!!! Here is Ms. Scared Of Needles and I have
to go and get it done again. But not now maybe this weekend...LOL!
Hugs, Linda
I have been told most hunger pains are actually dehydration. Drink
water first wait a few minutes drink some more and see if you are
still hungry.
Linda,
What all do they do on your pre-surgery labs? I have to go on Tuesday
and do mine. Man that made me a little nervous just typing that. Ihope
my doc does something to make me sleep. I am not going to sleep if he
doesn't.
Dora in Tennessee
Open/Lap RNY 9/20/04
Vanderbilt Hospital
Hi All,
Just wanted to let you all know that I saw and advertisement for the
program 48 hours on CBS. They are doing a story on Gastric Bypass
Surgery tonight. In the Washington DC area I think it comes on at
10:00p.m. Enjoy your weekend and all you in Florida are in our
prayers.
Gloria
Hey Judith...hope your still kicking after having that low of blood
sugar! Be sure to take care of yourself!!!
Love and Hugs, Linda
I am glad to hear that!!! Well I survived the poking and proding!
And to top it all off...I get home and they need me to come back and
have my blood RE-DRAWN cause it clotted before they could finish the
testing...dang dang dang!!! Here is Ms. Scared Of Needles and I have
to go and get it done again. But not now maybe this weekend...LOL!
Hugs, Linda
Just wanted to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday weekend. I will be
off line for a few days, my computer is in the shop getting upgraded and
cleaned. I hope everyone in the hurricane's path will be safe and out of harms
way. Take care everyone, God bless and I love you all, your such a great group
of people.
Laurette
4/23/04 open rny
309/290/235/150
St. Vincent Charity
Cleveland, Ohio
My cats are all rescues. But I bought my dogs. I wanted Shitzues so bad. So I
have a male and female. No Not breeding them cant actully since they are
realated. I want to show my male but hes still young. They are the babies also
even though I have the boys. The cats are all spoiled. Im lucky thought because
2 of them were abused by a child when we got them. But thankfully they both have
come around with the boys. Georgia our female princess is still a bit weary but
she knows to get up high if she has too.
Kim
Dora McCary <dora.mccary@...
They are, and they don't forget what you have done for them either.
we are survivors ! big hugs everyone be safe and be well over the holiday.
In care always,
Denise.
Cherie Rivard <cherierivard@...
Elizabeth,
Thank you for your support. I appreciate this very mush. Have a safe and
wonderful holiday weekend.
Cherie Rivard
Elizabeth Jones <jonesea7@...
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.
They are, and they don't forget what you have done for them either.
Amy maybe you are eating your protein to early and are you filling up on your
water ?
Amy <sunflower02742003@...
I eat during the day, but i
have noticed the last couple of days it is like i stay hungry, or at
least i feel hungry. for instance today i had a protein shake for
breakfast, then a little later i ate a string cheese with crakers,
now im eating on a baked potato... I stop when i feel full, but then
it seems lie in a few minutes im hungry again.. any one else
experience this, and if so what did you do and did what you did work?
amy
dallas
Elizabeth,
Thank you for your support. I appreciate this very mush. Have a safe and
wonderful holiday weekend.
Cherie Rivard
Elizabeth Jones <jonesea7@...
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.
Used to, now I use calorieking.com, all about the same though. I track
food and exercise and I love seeing the calories and everything deduct
from the exercise I do :). I track just about everything I eat or
drink, calories, fat, protein, carbs, fiber. It's great and helps me
stay on track.
Carrie
Lap RNY April 9, 2004 (-80 lbs.)
348/268/140 (begin/current/goal)
www.carrieburns.net
I just updated my fitday.com with my food from yesterday and my new
weight. I love the "reports" you can do on fitday showing your
average weightloss over different time periods. Its interesting
looking at how many calories a person burns just doing housework. My
nutrionist said to remember that when counting calories so I think
I'll start keeping track of some of my activities on fitday too.
Anyone else use fitday?
Patty
Ok, i am now 2 months and 11 days out. I eat during the day, but i
have noticed the last couple of days it is like i stay hungry, or at
least i feel hungry. for instance today i had a protein shake for
breakfast, then a little later i ate a string cheese with crakers,
now im eating on a baked potato... I stop when i feel full, but then
it seems lie in a few minutes im hungry again.. any one else
experience this, and if so what did you do and did what you did work?
amy
dallas
Patience really can be the best thing Fran, at least for peace of mind.
That wasn't my method though :). I would basically give people
(doctors, nurses, etc.) 3 days and would call back to check the status.
I would also email everyone I had an email address for (mainly my GP)
so that it was right there in his face that I needed a letter now, not
when he got around to it. He thanks me now for my perseverance, even if
he didn't appreciate it too much then :).
Carrie
Lap RNY April 9, 2004 (-80 lbs.)
348/268/140 (begin/current/goal)
www.carrieburns.net
Hi everyone,
I started my process for WLS on July 29, 2004, I realize that is not
long ago but today I have one nerve left and my PCP and orthopedist
are all over it.
In July I immediately wrote them letters of what was needed for
insurance approval for surgery. I called them to follow-up to see
if they had any further requests from me and reminded them how
important this surgery is as they had verbally suggested it in the
past and my weight is killing me. I waited until this week, 8/31/04
and phoned them again because my surgeon has not received the
letters from either of them yet. My answer from one of the nurses
was, "oh yes, I see your letters with information you sent, it's in
your file, but no I don't see any letter that was writen by Dr.
yet". I remained very calm and nice and asked if there was a
problem. I was then told "oh it probably was put in your file and
not brought to Dr.'s attention. She then promised to do so. The
other Dr., my PCP's nurse said she would again bring it to Dr.'s
attention as he has been on vacation. I respect both of these
doctor's and they both have been very professional and their
treatment of my needs has been superb, but I am not particulary
happy at this time. I realize that I am not their only patient but
I guess I am just very anxious at this time and I want this surgery
ASAP because of severe health problems.
Thanks for letting me vent. I have stopped to say a prayer to
restore my patience and that I can see that this will be in God's
time not Fran's time. It is still hard though.
Any suggestions? I rely on my WL family and your experience,
strength and hope.
One last comment, everyone in the path of hurricane Frances, youn
are in my thoughts and prayers...please take good care.
Fran
Good morning Linda,
My Tim has boycotted me this morning after my blood sugar was down to 59!!!
He wanted me to drink a glass of orange juice, but I think it'll kill the
protein train and it was so hard yesterday with him eating chilli and so...
Well, I'm still alive. lol
The Hurricane has slowed down to 120 mph - maybe everybody gets lucky??
I sure hope and wish so....
Love
JJ
thanks Linda no choice i am not going to let anyone make me feel bad
Linda Lou <iamllu@...
Glad your back to yourself today...LOL!!! Meaning not in that way
but chipper and full of life!
Hugs, Linda
Tricia,
I'll be sure to give you a "play by play" of how the surgery
goes.;0) I'll keep my fingers crossed that your insurance is
approved just as quickly or just approved! Well I am going to take
a short nap before going for my pre-op testing. Chat later!
Hugs, Linda in AL.
Thanks Tricia,
I am off for pre-op testing and my last visit to the surgeon before
next Tuesday. And go figure that stupid Frances is going to come
visiting Monday/Tuesday sometime! I am excited that we now have at
least 3 Bama gals on here too. Have a good weekend!
Hugs, Linda in AL.
Hi Linda, I do have Blue Cross BLue Shield, that would be so wonderful if it
didn't take any longer than that. I probably will be nervous too by the time
gets there for the actual surgery. I'm going to go buy the new walking shoes
this weekend and start walking, walking is very painful for me with the
fibromyalgia but since I hurt no matter what I do I'm going to start now before
the surgery so it won' t be so hard right after the surgery. I will be having
mine in B/Ham. it will be the lap. procedure so I'm hoping that will make things
easier for me.
Don't overdo right before the surgery might make it a little more sore on u if u
do.
Hugs, Tricia
Linda Lou <iamllu@...
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.
Wow 3 Bama gals from close to the same area, I live in the Shoals area Rhonda,
Linda and I have talked before but I don't think I have met u. I don't get to
post a lot but try to scan some of the posts there are so many I can't keep up.
I haven't been approved by Insurance yet but not really expecting any problems
since I have high b/p, diabetes and sleep apnea plus a slew of other stuff. I
will be praying for u Linda, Keep us posted.
Hugs, Tricia in AL
Linda Lou <iamllu@...
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
or qwaker?..lol
Linda Lou <iamllu@...
no i am more like a quacker...lol.
Linda Lou <iamllu@...
Dora,
I know what a coon hound is ... but I describe them as the one on
the Beverly Hillbillies. Don wanted one we found online for $150
but we have no fenced in area's yet just a kennel and I just
couldn't see placing him in that. Buddy's inside pet and way bigger
than the 45 lbs we were told but so protective also and lovable. I
hate hearing of the abuse these animals and kids for that matter are
dealt in their young and sometimes short lives. I am glad you found
such a protective and loving dog. I am sure Minnie loves you more
than she can show you also.
Hugs,
Linda from AL.
ok whats the (sp?) for ladies?
Linda Lou <iamllu@...
can't find any anywhere
around me. I was shocked! There is a Super Walmart about 20 mins
away and I am going to check there. My husbands a diabetic and we
buy the big things of sugar free ice cream but I wanted the pops.
Have to put the ice chest in the car if I go further to find them
and then... buy them all up!
Hugs, Linda in AL.
See that's funny too, because we had our honeymoon last year in March
on a cruise when my aunt was married. We were married the first time in
Vegas in the chapel at the MGM Grand and it was wonderful, we probably
won't do it quite that big the next time, but it will be even better
because I'll be thin, like I'd always told myself I would be when I
finally got married :). Our cruise in November will be great, even at
the weight I've lost so far. When were you married Kristy?
Carrie
Lap RNY April 9, 2004 (-80 lbs.)
348/268/140 (begin/current/goal)
www.carrieburns.net
Linda,
Yes, NYS all my life ... Ella
Linda Lou <iamllu@...
You must have been raised in the NE??? Mom is from PA and has the
middle name of Mae...so does Grandma. Its interesting what all they
can link Linda and Lou with. Had a good friend named Marylou.
Hugs, Linda Lou in AL.
Carrie,
That is almost scary! I told Brett the exact same
thing. I want to go to Vegas and wear a slip dress
and get re-married. I also want to go on a 7 day
cruise and relive our honeymoon from 2 years ago.
Kristy
Dora,
I do love her, but if i could find her a good home somewhere i would give her
away since i have a dog now.. I love her, but dogs make a home come alive.. just
her there is a dead boring home..
u want her?
amy
Dora McCary <dora.mccary@...
Amy,
I have a cat that is half siamese, and she is horrible like that. She
likes only me and is sooo moody. But you gotta love her anyway.
Dora in Tennessee
Open/Lap RNY 9/20/04
Vanderbilt Hospital
I think you are right Dora shes so precious i wouldn't trade her for the world.
Denise.
Dora McCary <dora.mccary@...
You know I think the ones that we save from a bad place love us even
more. They know what it can be like and they appreciate the love and
attention that we give them.
Dora in Tennessee
Open/Lap RNY 9/20/04
Vanderbilt Hospital
Amy,
I have a cat that is half siamese, and she is horrible like that. She
likes only me and is sooo moody. But you gotta love her anyway.
Dora in Tennessee
Open/Lap RNY 9/20/04
Vanderbilt Hospital
You know I think the ones that we save from a bad place love us even
more. They know what it can be like and they appreciate the love and
attention that we give them.
Dora in Tennessee
Open/Lap RNY 9/20/04
Vanderbilt Hospital
I agree. My dog ran away right before the 4th of July. I searched and
searched for her. I finally found her at the pound after she had been
if there the entire long weekend. I had to pay a $70 fine to get her
back. If she does it again it keeps going up. I told my husband that
we can afford for her to run 2 more times and then we won't be able to
bail her out. I think it is wrong that if you are a responsible pet
owner (she is spade, has her shots and lives better than her owners do
and has a fenced yard to run in all day) you might not be able to
reclaim your family pet because it costs too much. Just my opinion.
Dora in Tennessee
Open/Lap RNY 9/20/04
Vanderbilt Hospital
awwe my pom cookie she wont even allow me to go potty without spazing she thinks
i am in there just to long w/o her...hehe
Dora McCary <dora.mccary@...
biggest dog. She is a black and tan coon hound.
I have found scars on her and even one that to me looks like a car
cigarette lighter scar. I don't know if that is actually what it is or
not. But we have been so good to her and she absolutely loves us.
Especially me for some reason. She is huge, at least for me. She
weight 66 pounds and if you don't know what a black and tan coon hound
looks like, her body looks just like a fat doberman with a long curled
tail and her head had long droopy ears. But the best thing, is that I
found out the other night that she would be very protective of me. My
husband came home from work at 11:30. He was wearing all black which he
never does except for work and Minnie (the coon hound) did not recognize
him. We were standing in the front room inside the screen door. She
was furious and was trying her hardest to get out after him. I really
think that if she had not recognized who he was she would have attacked
him if he tried to get into my house. I like knowing that she is there
to protect me when he is working. Our neighborhood is a good one, but
it is just on the edge of one that is not.
hehehe Linda a girl can dream yanno
Linda Lou <iamllu@...
guys! (shaking my finger
and head, plus lmbo)
My biggest baby is the biggest dog. She is a black and tan coon hound.
I have found scars on her and even one that to me looks like a car
cigarette lighter scar. I don't know if that is actually what it is or
not. But we have been so good to her and she absolutely loves us.
Especially me for some reason. She is huge, at least for me. She
weight 66 pounds and if you don't know what a black and tan coon hound
looks like, her body looks just like a fat doberman with a long curled
tail and her head had long droopy ears. But the best thing, is that I
found out the other night that she would be very protective of me. My
husband came home from work at 11:30. He was wearing all black which he
never does except for work and Minnie (the coon hound) did not recognize
him. We were standing in the front room inside the screen door. She
was furious and was trying her hardest to get out after him. I really
think that if she had not recognized who he was she would have attacked
him if he tried to get into my house. I like knowing that she is there
to protect me when he is working. Our neighborhood is a good one, but
it is just on the edge of one that is not.
His family is in Cullman, AL and he has friends in Huntsville and I
have friends in Mobile so I get over there from time to time :).
Carrie
Lap RNY April 9, 2004 (-80 lbs.)
348/268/140 (begin/current/goal)
www.carrieburns.net
Carrie,
I think we are all very fortunate to meet such wonderful guys
online. Proves there are some really good one's out there. We need
to all get together and have a party sometime...I'm not that far
from you either...LOL!!! Its so romantic what you are planning on
after your goal is reached.
Hugs, Linda in AL.
I promise I wont I am going to wait till the am. And see what its looking like
then. I really really appreciate the offer. Might have to take you up on it if
it ever figures out where its going. Because now its showing going all the way
into GA/TN/AL. I am going a bit crazy right now trying to figure out what my
hubby would want me to take with me. I wish I could get something from him like
an email saying its okay do this. Hes the calmer one in stuff like this.
Kim
Linda Lou <iamllu@...
Wow Kim,
I met mine 3 yrs ago this past August and moved here 6 mos
later/married 4 mos later! I had been leary of putting my ad on the
personals but weeded out the bad one's and kept many as good
friends. Hubby's okay with it cause they are there and I am
here...LOL!!! Proves you can find some pretty interesting and great
guy's online! I also met a really nice Navy guy prior to meeting my
husband who was "the one" for a bit until he spooked me! Flew me to
Norfolk to meet him too then we went to war (Oct 7th 2001) that
weekend and he had to go back to base...left me all alone and
SCARED!! Then he told me later on he was into Wicca...thanks but no
thanks!
Offer's on the table...bunkbeds and queen waiting for you and they
kids! Please don't linger if the ugly starts descending on you.
Hugs, Linda in AL.
Its only meant for 3-4 day's and then give it a rest. Its suppose
to jumpstart weightloss. They are using it in several other wls
message boards I am a member on.
Hugs, Linda in AL.
you go girl!!!!!!!!
You must have been raised in the NE??? Mom is from PA and has the
middle name of Mae...so does Grandma. Its interesting what all they
can link Linda and Lou with. Had a good friend named Marylou.
Hugs, Linda Lou in AL.