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Way to go!! That is terrific!! Keep up the good work.
Sue
Cindy <caks43@...
Well, everyone I just had to share. I did it!!! I made it under the 200
mark!!! I haven't seen this weight in 30 years. Quite a few more lbs. to go
for goal. This is a milestone for me. It was one of my(mini) goals. It feels
so good to know that I am making progress in this journey. Thanks for
listening. Stay healthy, exercise, make good choices. Cindy in MI 11/24/03
316/198/145

Just wanted to let everyone know how I have been doing. I had my
surgery May 27, 2004. I am currently 3 months and 3 weeks out. I
have lost a total of 80 lbs. This was my first "big" goal. I also
didn't realize that my next goal is soon after that. I think that if
everything goes well this week, lots of tests at college, that I
will meet my goal of being under 200. Can't wait for the next
morning that I wake up meeting a goal. Good luck to all of you next
week who are changing sides, and congratulations to all
the "losers". My advice for the night is to set many "little" goals
for yourself, it really gains confidence. Love you all and glad that
everyone is safe from Ivan.
Bethany
May 27, 2004
281/261/201/150

Ray...You look awesome!!!!
Alice hardestyal hardesty@...

FYI: I've posted a current picture for those of you that are
interested. Taken on postop day 236, I've lost 134 pounds and am not
wearing a size 40 jean compared to a size 54 in January. Just 56
more pounds to my goal... hopefully be there before my birthday next
March. You'll find pictues in the Ray W -Omaha folder
-Ray

My only question is How much protien are you supposed to be having
because my plan calls for 80 grams of protien for one drink ::gags::
I know gross but still I would have to drink ::tries to do the
math:: nvm Just alot of them LOL. Just a thought tho cuz i dont know
how much you guys are supposed to be having.
::Hugs::
Angela

OMGosh you guys I am laughing so hard right now I almost fell off my
chair.. I was reading posts and I came across 3 signed "angela" and
I said to my husband "hey I didnt say that" and he said "duh jessica
maybe there's another one" :LMAO: he calls me jessica "as in
simpson" when i say something dumb... I just thought i would share a
laugh with you all..
Angela IN CALIFORNIA (see now you know it's me :D lol

I just had a minute to check in with you guys after finally getting
my home computer up and going. Now I can let you guys know how I am
when i get home from the hospital. I am going to have to get off
here though, because my hubby is grilling dinner and I am supposed to
be straightening my stuff up and getting stuff cleaned for my long
absence.
Thank you for all your thoughts and prayers. I know all the prayers
will get me through. You guys are the best.
I will talk with you guys probably Wednesday or Thursday of next
week. With that said I am logging off now. Have a good rest of the
weekend.
Dora

Angela,
I am sorry. When I was updating everyone on whos surgery was coming
up I did not put yours out there. Thanks for reminding us. You and
I will be surgery budies. I go in at 7:30 CST, what about you?
Dora

I have found Carb Countdown chocolate milk and I am in love with it. It is 100
calories for an 8 ounce glass, 3 sugar and 14 protein. It is yummy and very
cheap. I am going to use it to replace protein drinks that I disliked anyway.
Alice hardestyal hardesty@...

I found this lovely lil carb countdown drink today its called a
Lowfat Yogart smoothie already mixed for ya. Made by atkin priced at
a 1.99 a bottle chilled already in your grocey store.
100 calories
2 grams sat fat.
cholesterol 10 mg
sodium 45 mg.
total carbs 4 grams.
dietary fiber 0g.
sugars 1 g.
protein 13 grams.
I suppose ya have to shake it well and drink it over ice or
something or else it would taste like chalk. But i got the peach
flavored. All in all really not that bad considering it was my first
one meaning protein drink. Actually as i sit here drinking the rest
of it as my dinner it isn't really that bad. They had other flavors
to i think i remember cherry and wild berry and some others also.
Just thought i would share that with everyone.
In care always,
Denise.

Thanks Denise...and I am not saying he didn't scare the poop out of
me either...LOL!!! Hope he didn't harm anyone up the east coast.
I'll be back in "rare" form on Monday!
Hugs, Linda

Hey Tina,
Its funny how we can't do without power...especially when the wind
is whipping around your home with loads of rain and you can't open
your window's. Hubby and I just retreated to the bedroom and kept
each other company...LOL!!! Made the time go by faster too. Well
I'll be back more on Monday. We have lots to do helping others.
Hugs, Linda in AL.

WOW, except for Dora, it seems like all the A-list is getting their
surgery next week!! haha. Anna and Angela, our thoughts and prayers
will be with you on Monday and Alana, we will be praying for you on
Tuesday as well. Best wishes to all of you and let us know how you
are when you can. We will all worry about you and think happy
thoughts until you can come back to us!!!
Tina
open rny 7-6-04
319/259/159

Hi ya Angela,
Just taking a break and saying HI!!! I'll be back more either
tomorrow or Monday. Lots to do and little time to do it...LOL!
Hugs, Linda in AL.

Linda i also knew you would make it ok i knew Ivan would not harm our lovebug.
Denise.
tineriffic <tineriffic@...
Hey Linda!!! Glad you are ok. We were all worried about you. Infact,
I got ont his morning hoping to see something from you and glad I
did. Glad you and the house made it through and the family. I know
we always say that as long as we survive we will be ok but I know
how many times the hurricanes came close and we were so relieved the
house survived. Face it, who actually wants to start over..haha. But
glad you are ok and Buddy survived in doors. Great to know you have
power back. They sure are working quick there. My parents had none
for 5 days in Florida during frances but all is well now. Take care
and give yourself some deserved rest and relaxation!!!
Tina
open rny 7-6-04
319/259/159

GO SHOPPING for clothes 4 sizes smaller---something for the
fall...thats what i would do...

yeah, just keep distracted...the last couple of days before are scary and seem
to drag...
tee
james <hawgnutzsd@...
hi everyone, i'm 11 days away from my surgery and i'm about out of my
flipin mind!!!!!i'm nervous and...,i have to admit more than a lil'
scared.i feel like my heads going to explode from all that is going
on in there.. damm i'm a sick puppy. lmfao!!! just trying to see that
my life is in order before i go in.( like it ever was lol.) all i can
think of to keep sane is saddle up my harley and blast off to the
nearest trail when ever i can. oh well enough rambling...hugs,
prayers and happy thoughts to all.

Lots of prayers & good thoughts that all goes nice & easy!
Sue
funurse <funurse@...
Just to let everyone know, my surgery is Monday morning, so I would
appreciate a prayer or two or three......thank you!!!
Angela

Congratulations I am so happy for you. Here is to wishing you an
uneventful surgery and a fast easy recovery. Keep us posted!

Well my day has finally come to start a new life.. Tuesday at
6:30am.. That's my day of re-birth as my sisters and mom put it..
I'm excited but nervous.. Packing some stuff for the hospital..
Since I haven't been able to sleep lately anyway..
Alana

Just to let everyone know, my surgery is Monday morning, so I would
appreciate a prayer or two or three......thank you!!!
Angela

hi everyone, i'm 11 days away from my surgery and i'm about out of my
flipin mind!!!!!i'm nervous and...,i have to admit more than a lil'
scared.i feel like my heads going to explode from all that is going
on in there.. damm i'm a sick puppy. lmfao!!! just trying to see that
my life is in order before i go in.( like it ever was lol.) all i can
think of to keep sane is saddle up my harley and blast off to the
nearest trail when ever i can. oh well enough rambling...hugs,
prayers and happy thoughts to all.

That is wonderful news Amy! Keep up the great work! There will be
many more milestones (such as being able to cross your legs woohoo!)
to keep you motivated and excited in the coming months.
Colleen
lap-rny 11/03/03
315/194

That must be so very disppointing for you. I am sorry to hear that
and I hope you will be okay as far as your other medical problems
go.
Do not give up on good health though Barbie! You are so worth the
effort and the journey it is taking to get there.
I know it doesn't always help to say this but I believe everything
happens for a reason and in it's own time how it was meant to
happen. Maybe this is not the best time for your WLS to take place
in your life but some day it just might be.
In the meantime take care of yourself and your body and learn as
much as you possibly can about weight loss and WLS along with good
nutrition and maybe you will be able to get back on the road to WLS
sooner than you think.
Take care of yourself and NEVER give up!
Colleen
lap-rny 11/03/03
315/194
yet)...my surgery has been postponed!!! I was haveing it Sept. 22nd
now ... I dont know if I ever will. I am so disappointed... at 475
pounds I dont know what else I can do! I just say piss on it!!
Anyway... Thank You all who have helped me along the way and used
your prayers on me. I made friends with a few of you here and want
you to know I appreciate greatly all that you have done to educate
me and help me!! I wish you all the best and hope you find the
happiness you deserve!

well, i weighed this weekend at my aunts job and i am now down 47 lbs
from 312 to 265.. just thought i would give the good news. it feels
wonderful, my clothes fall off and i can walk without breathing hard
and i can now cross my legs... boy it feels so good..
amy 6-23-04
312/265/160

Dora, Looking forward to hearing from you on the other side.
Pat in RI

Most insurance policies do not pay for doctor supervised weight loss
and you would have to pay out of pocket and so the doctor would charge
you many times more what they would be paid by the insurance company
according to their contracts and since in most cases you cannot afford
this for a couple of months let alone 6 months it is another way to
avoid paying for surgery. Simple as that.
When I was diagnosed as diabetic my doctor at least did find a
diabetic education group and gave me two videos to watch and return.
Those videos said is was a simple thing to lose the weight needed,
just buy spagetti sauce without sugar as one of the main ingredients
and walk a few blocks everyday and be happy. But that did qualify as
a physician led weight loss program.
Maryanne

That's just it tho laurette I cant!! LOL I have to stay with these
docs because they are the only ones that do it in my HMO and im
lucky that they even approved me.. It's just trying to figure out
what they want and doing it so she will set the surgery date. I have
an HMO and I have to see who they tell me
Angela

Angela,
I'm sorry but in my opinion I'd be looking elsewhere, for someone I was more
comfortable with.
Laurette
4/23/04 open rny
309/290/230/150
St. Vincent Charity
Cleveland, Ohio

You guys are lucky that your doc even said anything to you guys.. My
primary care says nothing but "when is the surgery" and the doc that
is the "bouncer" for my surgeon as I call her only says "lose weight
i'll see you in a few months.. keep going to support group
meetings. and sends me home
Angela

Oh barbie honey,
Dont give up.... I have been approved and trying for 5 years had a date 2x to
have it postponed. It will be worth it honey You know it will.. Plz hang in
there it will happen.. Hell it's been 5 years adn I still dont have a date again
after 2 postponements.
Please hang in there and I will pray for you to get it soon.
Angela
Barbie <Mystikice@...
Due to other health issues (that Im not ready to talk about yet)...my surgery
has been postponed!!! I was haveing it Sept. 22nd now ... I dont know if I ever
will. I am so disappointed... at 475 pounds I dont know what else I can do! I
just say piss on it!! Anyway... Thank You all who have helped me along the way
and used your prayers on me. I made friends with a few of you here and want you
to know I appreciate greatly all that you have done to educate me and help me!!
I wish you all the best and hope you find the happiness you deserve!

Dora I will pray for you till I see you check back in. Be safe and we love ya
girl. Youre gonna do fabulous and remember the outcome is soooooooooo worth it.
*huge hugs* for you honey!
Angela
Dora McCary <dora.mccary@...
I am going under the knife on Monday at 7:30. I am ready. I have a lot
of house work to get done and errands to run but other than that I am
ready. I will be going no mail here shortly because I won't be back to
this computer for about a month. I am in the process of getting my home
computer up and running. If I get it going this weekend I will check
in. Otherwise it will be after my surgery when I am back home before I
can contact you guys. Please keep me in your prayers.
Dora
P.S. Don't forget Kathleen (who emailed a few minutes ago) and James
who has his surgery on the 25th.
You guys are great. Looking forward to being able to chat soon. Thanks
for all your encouragement during my insurance process and since. I'm
not sure I would have made it without you.

I am going under the knife on Monday at 7:30. I am ready. I have a lot
of house work to get done and errands to run but other than that I am
ready. I will be going no mail here shortly because I won't be back to
this computer for about a month. I am in the process of getting my home
computer up and running. If I get it going this weekend I will check
in. Otherwise it will be after my surgery when I am back home before I
can contact you guys. Please keep me in your prayers.
Dora
P.S. Don't forget Kathleen (who emailed a few minutes ago) and James
who has his surgery on the 25th.
You guys are great. Looking forward to being able to chat soon. Thanks
for all your encouragement during my insurance process and since. I'm
not sure I would have made it without you.

Hey Katie,
Wishing you the best and a complete recovery from surgery. You will
be in our thoughts and prayers.
Hugs, Linda in AL.

Due to other health issues (that Im not ready to talk about yet)...my surgery
has been postponed!!! I was haveing it Sept. 22nd now ... I dont know if I ever
will. I am so disappointed... at 475 pounds I dont know what else I can do! I
just say piss on it!! Anyway... Thank You all who have helped me along the way
and used your prayers on me. I made friends with a few of you here and want you
to know I appreciate greatly all that you have done to educate me and help me!!
I wish you all the best and hope you find the happiness you deserve!

(((((((((((((((((Linda))))))))))))))))))))), So glad to see you back and hear
that you made it through unharmed and in one piece. We've missed you and I
was worried. Now you can sit back and relax a little. Take care and keep in
touch.
Laurette
4/23/04 open rny
309/290/230/150
St. Vincent Charity
Cleveland, Ohio

HEY EVERYONE!!!! (as I yell as loud as I can),

God speed Katie!
Denise.
The Spoon Family <spoonzoo@...
I can hardly believe the day has FINALLY come! I've been going through this
process since last Oct! So, almost a year, and it's NOW!!!!
They're doing it open - I've had two vertical c-sections, and they are also
doing a gallbladder removal and heria fix (from the c-section). I'll be in the
hospital 4 - 6 days. You can send me an ecard at the hospital! I would really
like that: http://www.memorialmedical.com/Info_Desk/greetingcard.htm My full
name is Kathleen Spoon
So many emotions, so little time! I've got major cleaning to do at my house
this weekend. Between my husband, my parents and my mother-in-law, and a
neighbor family - I've got the kids all taken care of for the next couple weeks
- which is wonderful. And, my angel Ramona has been a blessing.
Monday I go to St. John's hospital to have a PICC Line placed. Then, at noon I
start my bowel prep and anti-biotic regimen. Ew. Then Tuesday morning I go to
Memorial at 7:00 am and check in!!!! Because my insurance usually doesn't cover
anything at MMC, I do all the pre-testing stuff, and the PICC line there.
Thanks for all of your support - I'll keep you posted! Katie
Katie - mommy to Jack, age 4 1/2 and Quinn, 16 mo.
"Before you were conceived, I wanted you. Before you were born, I loved you.
Before you were a minute old, I would have died for you. This is the miracle of
life."

I can hardly believe the day has FINALLY come! I've been going through this
process since last Oct! So, almost a year, and it's NOW!!!!
They're doing it open - I've had two vertical c-sections, and they are also
doing a gallbladder removal and heria fix (from the c-section). I'll be in the
hospital 4 - 6 days. You can send me an ecard at the hospital! I would really
like that: http://www.memorialmedical.com/Info_Desk/greetingcard.htm My full
name is Kathleen Spoon
So many emotions, so little time! I've got major cleaning to do at my house
this weekend. Between my husband, my parents and my mother-in-law, and a
neighbor family - I've got the kids all taken care of for the next couple weeks
- which is wonderful. And, my angel Ramona has been a blessing.
Monday I go to St. John's hospital to have a PICC Line placed. Then, at noon I
start my bowel prep and anti-biotic regimen. Ew. Then Tuesday morning I go to
Memorial at 7:00 am and check in!!!! Because my insurance usually doesn't cover
anything at MMC, I do all the pre-testing stuff, and the PICC line there.
Thanks for all of your support - I'll keep you posted! Katie
Katie - mommy to Jack, age 4 1/2 and Quinn, 16 mo.
"Before you were conceived, I wanted you. Before you were born, I loved you.
Before you were a minute old, I would have died for you. This is the miracle of
life."

Mary,
It is really encouraging for the rest of us to see someone's
progress and know someday we can be there too. You're doing so
great! I have always hated having my picture taken but as I keep
losing weight that may change:)
Keep us posted on your progress and take care.
Bridget

I'm in Nashville, TN. I've had 2 visits with my nutritionist so
far. I've already done the sleep study thing and the psych eval.
I've got to go for a 2nd sleep study because they determined that
I've got mild sleep apnea. Then, I've got to also go for a
breathing test because something about my body not taking in enough
oxygen or something. I'm just anxious to get all this behind me.

I am on long island--and same here i cant download messenger either-
but got it at home too

I have noticed this. There was a couple that used to
give lots of advice and I looked forward to seeing
their progress and advice and I haven't heard from
them in forever.

I just want to thank everyone who responded to my "Pictures" e-
mail. All the comments made me happy! Thanks again!
Mary
March 11, 2003
319/140/130

MY ASS! last night i went to my primary physician to be put on
a "physician supervised weight loss plan"
what a joke! she weighs me, tells me to go on a 1500 calorie diet
and that she would see me in a month.
HOW CAN insurance companies prefere that over weight watchers where i
am weighed in weekly- given a diet plan-keep a food journal and have
support! the doctor gave me one sheet of paper that told me foods to
avoid--took my copay..billed my insurance company and i think its
obserd!

Angela,
Did they tell you what sort of PFT as I have had a couple of different types
done in my life as I have COPD.
The PFT done for mu WLS surgeon onvoled my blowing into a tube so that they can
see what lung function as well oxygen levels in the blood.
There is another PFT that involves sitting in a sort of box & doing different
breathing, etc.
Hope this helps.
Sue
sweeetheart_sweeets <sweeetheart_sweeets@...
Did any of you guys have to have one of these and what does it
intale.. Im nervous about it LOL I have to have one before I go meet
with the doc that either lets me or doesn't let me meet the surgeon.
God I want this to be done with already!
*prays* God grant me the strength...
Angela

for those of you that have been with this group for a while, i was
wondering if you have experienced that members join and then when

since she was such an inspiration to me...thought i would pass this
along....
http://entertainment.msn.com/celebs/article.aspx?news=168142

Had the Pulmonary Function Tests done.. If its the same as I had,
you go into this little chamber/breathing room, and they hook you up
to a breathing/oxygen machine that controls and regulates your
breathing to see if something is wrong with your lungs before the
surgery.. The little breathing room is funny looking.. Kinda looks
like a little bus thing, that I didn't think I'd fit in.. But I
did.. Thank god..
Alana

Did any of you guys have to have one of these and what does it
intale.. Im nervous about it LOL I have to have one before I go meet
with the doc that either lets me or doesn't let me meet the surgeon.
God I want this to be done with already!
*prays* God grant me the strength...
Angela

Shirley,
My grandmother said that we should just dunk what we want to fry in egg sub..
roll it in red mill pastry flour and shake off excess , put in hot skillet
sprayed with pam and then spray chicken/fish with pam when it's bronw on both
sides put lid on it and let it cook till done :) so brown first lid it and
simmer it ;)
Hope this helps
Angela
P.S You can use whatever seasonings you would normally use that are low sodium
fat and stuff :)
Shirley Weber <gmshirley@...
so how do we get some of the recipes that your grandmother got for you.. would
like to try one for fried chicken and fish
shirley of fontana socal
sweeetheart_sweeets <sweeetheart_sweeets@...
Hey guys You dont have to miss fried foods there are ways around it
you just have to look. I have tons of recipies for that stuff that
my grandmother figures out for me and gives to me *giggles* yes my
gammy still helps me LOL anyway it's really easy I swear and it
tastes the same without actually frying the foods :)
Angela

You have to get it notarized, and sometimes they will write it up
for you. But I believe you can write one up yourself and then get it
notarized. Or do a will type document over the computer. I had to
get one done when my sister was dying of diabetes and for me to get
custody of her children.
-Alana

Go get em!!! I have faith in you!
Sue
sweeetheart_sweeets <sweeetheart_sweeets@...
OMG you guys I internet dj to keep my mind off of the illness' i
have from the weight and Im doing my first show and am so nervous..
Wish you guys were listening LOL would make me feel better. Wish me
luck. Angela

Yale required me to have a living will, i also had my husband a paper giving him
the right to make any decisions for me in case anything goes wrong with me he
makes the decisions what if any medical treatment i receive. I asked if i can
write something up and have it noterized and they said a legal office or officer
has to write it up adn be noterized. Luckily hubby is in the navy so i had it
done at teh legal office on base. i guess you can call around where you live and
see who can do it for you.
Patty S
Have a great day!
Patty Schroeder

I have a small child and was thinking of doing some
kind of a legal document in case something goes wrong
w/surgery did any of you do something like this? If
so how did you go about it? Meaning do you just write
it up and sign it and get it notarized or something??
Or do I have to go to a lawyer to do that?

OMG you guys I internet dj to keep my mind off of the illness' i
have from the weight and Im doing my first show and am so nervous..
Wish you guys were listening LOL would make me feel better. Wish me
luck. Angela

whats the site?
and I really wish I still lived in sac--i would be your buddy!

I was on full liquids the first 10 days, the soft foots (pureed) for the next
18 days and then was able to add soft foods on the 29th day out. Was so glad
to have gotten off the blenderized diet and to food with substance...lol.
But I just kept thinking of the end results and it wasn't so bad. Good luck and
keep good positive thoughts and you'll do fine.
Laurette
4/23/04 open rny
309/290/230/150
St. Vincent Charity
Cleveland, Ohio

Pat,
Our doctors here keep us on the shakes and liquid stuff for I believe 7-8 weeks
too I have to relook at my book and get you a "for sure" answer on it tho.
Angela
Pat <patcole@...
When I was 8 days out I was able to eat scramble eggs and sf pudding
if you can't get hold of your dr you could try these. I go to the
dietitian today so tonight I might have more suggestions. There is
a doctor (not mine) up here that keeps his patients on liquid shakes
for 7 weeks post op. I don't think I could do that.
Pat in RI

Pat,
Me too, our thoughts and prayers are with everyone in its path. Take care
everyone and keep us posted.
Laurette

When I was 8 days out I was able to eat scramble eggs and sf pudding
if you can't get hold of your dr you could try these. I go to the
dietitian today so tonight I might have more suggestions. There is
a doctor (not mine) up here that keeps his patients on liquid shakes
for 7 weeks post op. I don't think I could do that.
Pat in RI

Dora - my surgery was the first of the day as well. I think that's
when my surgeon likes to do most of his surgeries.
Wishing you an uneventful procedure and quick recovery.
Hooray your day is almost here!
Caryn
RNY Lap 9/1/04

Big Hugs to you too Linda and God bless you and Don and Buddy too!!! Take
care and hope this Ivan is over soon.
Love ya,
Laurette

I hope everyone checks in as soon as possible after Ivan. I know I
will be worried and I am sure everyone not in his path will be
worried about those of you who Ivan is visiting.
Pat in RI

Dora,
My surgery was at 7:30 a.m. too and I was thinking the same things you just
mentioned...lol. You will be great, your surgeon will be fresh and ready to
give you this new chance at life. God bless and take care, I'm so excited for
you.
Laurette
4/23/04 open rny
309/290/230/150
St. Vincent Charity
Cleveland, Ohio

And it will be my day. They have now moved my surgery up to 7:30 am.
The guy ahead of my cancelled. Go figure. I guess it could be a
blessing or a curse. If the surgeon is a morning person I am good, if
he is not???????? But going at 12:30 meant that I was after someone
else's surgery and lunch which could be bad too. Phew, I am just a ball
of nerves.
Dora in Tennessee
Open/Lap RNY 9/20/04
Vanderbilt Hospital

Just wanted to post that its bad...wind gust right now up to 47 and
expected to possibly 80 before too long plus raining very hard
too.. Hubby was sent home and got here around 9am....and I was so
happy. Electricity is suppose to go off anytime soon so its a
waiting game. Thank goodness I have a gas stove so I'll be able to
still cook...LOL!!! Poor Buddy thinks I am crazy trying to get him
to go on outside to pee without me...heehee!!! I have put down
papers just in case he burst. Well my family, I will miss you if
knocked off because of electricity for it will be up to 7 day's
before it will be back on.
BIG HUGS!!!! Linda in AL.

so how do we get some of the recipes that your grandmother got for you.. would
like to try one for fried chicken and fish
shirley of fontana socal
sweeetheart_sweeets <sweeetheart_sweeets@...
Hey guys You dont have to miss fried foods there are ways around it
you just have to look. I have tons of recipies for that stuff that
my grandmother figures out for me and gives to me *giggles* yes my
gammy still helps me LOL anyway it's really easy I swear and it
tastes the same without actually frying the foods :)
Angela

Me too i pray none of that business here.
Hugss , Denise.
Linda Lou <iamllu@...
And Sweetie, I pray you never have any hurricane's coming up your
way cause I know its possible and it would be terrible up there. I
have friends in VA. Beach and they have been hit plenty of times
with hurricane winds/tropical storms.
Hugs, Linda

Angela,
My IM & MSN Messenger names are the same: tuccsmygirl
Sue
sweeetheart_sweeets <sweeetheart_sweeets@...
Hey guys All these emails are killing me but I wnat to be able to
talk to you all as much as possible.... So I was going to suggest
that any of you that have messengers of any keep in touch with me
that way.. I'll give you guys my id's so you can say hi anytime :D

Hey Angela,

atkins diet says us pork rinds for coating
shirley
Linda Lou <iamllu@...
That sounds good!!! I was on one of the other message boards one
day and they crushed up pork rinds and rolled the chicken in it to
give it that crunch before baking. I am open for any ideas.
Thanks!!
Linda

i've been eating watermelon (seedless) for about a month or so and as far as
perming your hair i've been told there is not problem in doing so. i've been
coloring mine every month right along. i've also been losing hair for the
last month and half and have been told will probably last til i'm 6 months out.
but have heard from the surgeon and my hairdresser that coloring and perming
is ok and won't effect the hair loss. take care and good luck.
Laurette
4/23/04 open rny
309/290/231/150
St. Vincent Charity
Cleveland, Ohio

Keeping you and everyone over there in our thoughts and prayers, Atlanta¹s
going to get some of it, but I have very close friends in Mobile that I
haven¹t heard from and I¹m hoping everyone makes it through this one. He¹s a
nasty one! Stay safe and remember that there are shelters you can go to!!!!
--
Carrie Sagel Burns
Lap RNY April 9, 2004 (-85 lbs.)
348/263/140 (begin/current/goal)
carrie@... - www.carrieburns.net

I just wanted to ask everyone to pray for us tonight......we are in Chilton
County Alabama,,,,and have been told to expect winds and rains from Ivan from
about midnight on. We are in a double wide and most likely will not be here
throughout the entire storm ,,,,,,,,just please pray that all this will blow
over and blow over FAST......
Deitra

Have anyone in the group been able to eat oranges,and watermelon?,
and have anyone been able to drink orange juice? These are just
questions. How long have did it take anyone here to perm their hair,
or put on a relaxer. I normally keep it braided but it is so hard to
get someone to braid it for me so I want to put on a perm and be
done with it.

Angela, I got a dog, the dog wants to be walked every day and the
leash seems to help my back,(the dog gently pulling the leash) I
also don't walk far from home and little by little I am walking
further.
Pat in RI

Hey guys All these emails are killing me but I wnat to be able to
talk to you all as much as possible.... So I was going to suggest
that any of you that have messengers of any keep in touch with me
that way.. I'll give you guys my id's so you can say hi anytime :D

Hi angela, I'm Janice and I live in Dixon, fairly close. I haven't
had the surgery, still in the exploring stage.

yard walk
sweeetheart_sweeets <sweeetheart_sweeets@...
Guys Im in tears here.. Doctor just called and reminded me that i
have to be able to walk for 15 min without pain or being tired.. I
CAN'T DO THAT I have arthritis so bad :'( what am I going to do?!?!?
I was told that i wouldnt notice the pain if I had a buddy to walk
with but I have no friends that arne't online and well all my family
is so far away..Im so heart broken and discouraged right now I dont
know what to do.
Angela

You should call your doctor that could be liver related it's in the
same place and feels just the same.. Also the pancreas. Just a tip i
learned when I lost my gall bladder I eneded up having an inflamed
liver and pancreatitis (sp)
Angela

haha
Linda Lou <iamllu@...
pretty...LOL!!! I like to do
that to my little nieces to give them a giggle! They call me
the "tickle queen"!!!

I know this is a strange question, but I had Open Rny 9/3/2004 and my
gall bladder was also removed - 28 stones and this morning I had one
of the worst gall bladder attacks I have had so far. Has anyone ever
experienced this is this a ghost pain attack?
Have had a call into my doctor since 9AM but they are in surgery and I
am in pain.

Guys Im in tears here.. Doctor just called and reminded me that i
have to be able to walk for 15 min without pain or being tired.. I
CAN'T DO THAT I have arthritis so bad :'( what am I going to do?!?!?
I was told that i wouldnt notice the pain if I had a buddy to walk
with but I have no friends that arne't online and well all my family
is so far away..Im so heart broken and discouraged right now I dont
know what to do.
Angela

Im right on the elk grove border between elkgrove and sacramento Thtat's too
funny. I have been here for almost 5 years now :) grew up in a little town
called lincoln tho about 45 min north of here.
Angela
mydadsbuddy <4cupz@...
WOW- I lived in Sacramento for 30 YRS--actually Elk Grove...mom &
sis still there....
small world

Hey Dora,
My Mom used to tell us all about the time's they had to carry water
for all kinds of things on the farm. Used to help my G-ma out too
when we'd visit. I had a few buckets at our back door when Don came
home and just chuckled...what are you planning to do with these???
And I chuckled back wicked like..they are for you to go and haul
water with!! Guess this surgery at this time is making me alittle
bolder...LOL!!! He proceeded to fill all the buckets and leave them
at the door...guess he wants a headstart...heehee!!!
About being cold..I have always been like that skinny and
overweight. But funny thing, I have to have a foot out of the
covers to breathe...LOL!!! If not I feel smothered.
Hugs, Linda

I am glad you said that about your water. I am going to buy myself a
cheap kitchen timer to make sure that I get the liquids in every 15
mins. I won't remember but the timer will. Do you just forego that
when you sleep? I know, stupid question.
Dora in Tennessee
Open/Lap RNY 9/20/04
Vanderbilt Hospital

Linda,
I am a country girl and I remember vividly having to haul water from the
creek to our house during the winter when our pipes would freeze. Hey,
you do what you gotta do. Just give him that story and tell him that at
least it is not freezing out while he has to haul the water.
And a couple of people in my support group at the hospital said that
they have been very cold. The nutritionist said that as your body is
rapidly loosing the weight your internal thermometer might not be able
to regulate your body temp correctly and therefore people get cold.
Dora in Tennessee
Open/Lap RNY 9/20/04
Vanderbilt Hospital

You have got to be kidding!!!! A doctor who told you that you were
disgusting and would not treat you. Did you immediatly sue him? That
is ridiculous. You deserve better than that. I am just appaled at
that!! You have to go somewhere else and get treatment.
Dora in Tennessee
Open/Lap RNY 9/20/04
Vanderbilt Hospital

Hey Tammy. While I am not as far out as you are and doing so
awesome!!! (great job to you) I had a stall for three weeks straight
from week 5 til week 8. Then someone on here (I believe it was
Linda, wanna give credit where credit is due. Sorry if I am wrong)
suggested the protein train. Where you go back to drinking just
protein shakes for all your meals and drinking water for 3 days. I
did it over the Labor day weekend and I lost 7 pounds in the three
days and 3 more since then. I slowly added the food back in and am
still seeing the inches falling off. You may wanna try that. Good
luck!!
Tina
open rny 7-6-04
319/259/159

You're right Angela. I jumped too quick on the first recipe I saw.
Bisquick is part of the betty crocker site and there are lots of
good recipes there. I need to get some ink for my printer and then I
think I am going to print them out and start my own
little 'cookbook" and try some new ideas. I am going to try meatloaf
this weekend but I usually make it really moist by adding watery
bread to it. Don't wanna do that so I am thinking of new ways to do
it. Last night, I ate 2/3 of a homemade burger on the grill. I used
worshiresire (?) sauce and added shredded cheese in the meat. I used
an egg and onion powder. It was sooooo moist and I had no problems
eating that. I even added an extra slice of cheese on top and I was
bursting with protein!!
Thanks,
Tina
open rny 7-6-04
319/259/159

I am totally hooked on this betty crocker website. I have found
three more recipes there but instead of boring everyone, I just
wanted to let you know, you can go to bettycrocker.com and go to the
recipe section. I am in main dishes and in chicken. I have found 2
more "fried" chicken recipes and I have another one here called the
ultimate chicken fingers that has only 13 grams of carbs and 28
protein per serving. Just to let ya know. (they have great snacks
too but i am avoiding that section)
tina
open rny 7-6-04
319/259/159

bisquick has a great oven friend chicken recipe too on the low fat box of
bisquick :)
Angela
tineriffic <tineriffic@...
Hey AMy and everyone else. I have been pouring over the Betty
Crocker site (that will surely make me wanna eat) and I have found
some great recipes. But here is one for "fried" chicken and thought
i would share it with you.
Crispy Oven Chicken
Crispy chicken without the hassle of frying! Let cracker crumbs and
salad dressing be the secrets to your success!
1/4 cup ranch dressing
3/4 cup crisp wheat cracker crumbs
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
leaves
1 teaspoon paprika
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1 pound)
1. Heat oven to 425°F. Spray rack of broiler pan or baking dish
with cooking spray. Pour dressing into small bowl. Mix cracker
crumbs, thyme and paprika in another small bowl or plastic bag. Dip
chicken into dressing, then coat with crumb mixture. Place on rack
in broiler pan.
2. Bake uncovered 35 to 40 minutes or until golden brown and juice
is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut.
Crispy Oven Chicken
1 Serving: Calories 230 (Calories from Fat 110); Fat 12g (Saturated
2g); Cholesterol 40mg; Sodium 280mg; Potassium 180mg; Carbohydrate
14g (Dietary Fiber 0g); Protein 16g
% Daily Value: Vitamin A 0%; Vitamin C 0%; Vitamin D 2%; Calcium 4%;
Iron 6%; Folic Acid 2%
Diet Exchanges: 1 Starch; 2 Medium-Fat Meat
I also included the nutritional info, they calories and carbs I
think could go lower of you used low carb or lowfat? ranch dressing.
Just trying to help!!
Tina
open rny 7-6-04
319/259/159

Please send to me I can use anything that is good in protein please screaming
for it.
sweeetheart_sweeets <sweeetheart_sweeets@...
recipe for a GREAT protien drink.. Im actually
dingking one now and so is my 9yr old son :-O they MUST be good for
him to like it LOL. If you guys wnat I can give you the recipe..
Today's flavor is chocolate and yesterday's was black cherry
Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm and all made for about 50 cents to a dollar a
drink!
Angela

Hey AMy and everyone else. I have been pouring over the Betty
Crocker site (that will surely make me wanna eat) and I have found
some great recipes. But here is one for "fried" chicken and thought
i would share it with you.
Crispy Oven Chicken
Crispy chicken without the hassle of frying! Let cracker crumbs and
salad dressing be the secrets to your success!
1/4 cup ranch dressing
3/4 cup crisp wheat cracker crumbs
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
leaves
1 teaspoon paprika
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1 pound)
1. Heat oven to 425°F. Spray rack of broiler pan or baking dish
with cooking spray. Pour dressing into small bowl. Mix cracker
crumbs, thyme and paprika in another small bowl or plastic bag. Dip
chicken into dressing, then coat with crumb mixture. Place on rack
in broiler pan.
2. Bake uncovered 35 to 40 minutes or until golden brown and juice
is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut.
Crispy Oven Chicken
1 Serving: Calories 230 (Calories from Fat 110); Fat 12g (Saturated
2g); Cholesterol 40mg; Sodium 280mg; Potassium 180mg; Carbohydrate
14g (Dietary Fiber 0g); Protein 16g
% Daily Value: Vitamin A 0%; Vitamin C 0%; Vitamin D 2%; Calcium 4%;
Iron 6%; Folic Acid 2%
Diet Exchanges: 1 Starch; 2 Medium-Fat Meat
I also included the nutritional info, they calories and carbs I
think could go lower of you used low carb or lowfat? ranch dressing.
Just trying to help!!
Tina
open rny 7-6-04
319/259/159

Hey guys did I mention I am an Internet Radio DJ? You can listen
whilest you make your post's on here and Then you'll really know
me.. LOL if youre interested go to www.simkast.com ;)I talk about my
surgery whoes alllll the time LOL
Angela

Hi guys!
I am 10 months post-op and I have lost 145 lbs with the gastric
bypass Lap (started at 350lbs) I am over joyed with the progress but
now I am not losing at all and I am wanting some suggestions from
other gb patients on to how to jump start it again. I realize that
you go through plattos and then in a few weeks you start losing again
and I have went through that before but now it has been over 1 1/2
months since I have lost any weight and maybe to increase my protein
or something. I am expercising alot and maybe I am gaining musle but
it doesn't feel like I am going down any sizes either, so I am
confused. Maybe, do you think, I have strentched out my stomach
alittle and maybe now I am maintaining and not losing? I don't know,
I want to lose about 60 more pounds before I call it quits and I am
getting upset about the stand still. please help!
Tammy

Technically you are right but my Doc has me putting chicken broth in
my mashed potato's and I drink creamed soups with it at
times...little bits of course since I am on that cursed full liquids.
Linda

Hey Tina...let me on your coat tails back home to SA too!!
Hugs, Linda

Yes sadly I have seen the destruction being left behind. I am like
a kid going from room to room and taking my treasures to pack
away...LOL!!! I have put clothes on the bed and when hubby come's
home will pack them away. I have rounded up the outside cats and
Buddy my dog is my constant companion/shadow is beside me. I have
unearthed the ice chest and filled just about every container I have
besides the bathtubs with water. Luckly I have a gas stove/oven so
we are covered there. I remember as a child in San Antonio one
hurricane that actually brought Seagulls with it. I thought that
was the coolest thing...LOL!!! My big sister fed me a bull story
about fish hitting our back door but couldn't find them either. I
agree I think God is trying to tell us something and if he'd just
spell it out I'd prefer it better than these terrible moments. BTW,
I love the snow!!! My grandparents lived in Montana and would love
my summer snow's up there. Still have family living there and visit
from time to time. Might end up that way myself someday since hubby
likes it too.
Hugs, Linda

i used to be like a furnace before my surgery but since then i'm cold all the
time. people can't believe it, nor can i. i never used to wear sweaters and
jackets. i'm afraid of what it will be like when winter gets here....lol.
laurette
4/23/04 open rny
309/290/231/150
St. Vincent Charity
Cleveland, Ohio

Me too please!! =0)
Thanks,
Sue
ab03091956@... wrote:
Angela
Could I please have the protien drink recipe
Thanks
Alice
Lexington KY St. Joe East
216/149/125

Angela
Could I please have the protien drink recipe
Thanks
Alice
Lexington KY St. Joe East
216/149/125

LOL linda Im In sacramento about 10 hours from San Diego LOL Better fuel up that
broom for tthe trip ROFL
Angela
Linda Lou <iamllu@...
Ya know...my broom goes to CA too...heehee!!!! My son just landed
last night in San Diego...anywhere close to there?

They are delicious LOL
Linda Lou <iamllu@...
skim milk and creamy
tomato drinks in front of me and those sound so good....!!!
Drat...LOL!!!
Hugs, Linda

me too Angela. you are so blessed at having a grandma. i unfortunately
didn't have the pleasure of knowing any of my grandparents, they were all gone
before i was thought of. i've had a few "adopted" ones along the way, but now
they too are gone. you have a bound that is something very precious and to be
treasured as it seems you do. you go girl!!!
laurette
4/23/04 open rny
309/290/231/150
St. Vincent Charity
Cleveland, Ohio

Dang as I sit with my loose mashed potato's, skim milk and creamy
tomato drinks in front of me and those sound so good....!!!
Drat...LOL!!!
Hugs, Linda

Ok use the "egg substitute" and the tiny'st bit of flour.. My grand mother uses
wheat pastry flower I jsut use a tiny dusting of flour. spray it with pam brown
in a frying pan. on high heat till very brown or as brown as you like.. then you
put it in the overn with a tablespoon of water covered adn bake low for a half
hour or so till very tender. It is delicious :D
Angela
Linda Lou <iamllu@...
Hey Angela,
Spill the beans...LOL!!! I am so grateful for your Grandmother and
glad you have her to go too! Lucky you!!! I'd love to hear these
recipes for my future meals.
Hugs, Linda

Heehee...off on my broom to get you my pretty...LOL!!! I like to do
that to my little nieces to give them a giggle! They call me
the "tickle queen"!!!

I still like it cold and ceiling fans going on high even in the
winter...like air moving...LOL!!! I just add socks when I need to
and a throw to cuddle up in.

I've noticed our "family" tends to do that...make us remember good
times...and bad times but more good memories.
Hugs, Linda

Thanks Angela,
It all looks good and simple!!
Hugs, Linda

I just gave Linda the recipe for a GREAT protien drink.. Im actually
dingking one now and so is my 9yr old son :-O they MUST be good for
him to like it LOL. If you guys wnat I can give you the recipe..
Today's flavor is chocolate and yesterday's was black cherry
Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm and all made for about 50 cents to a dollar a
drink!
Angela

I am the same way I have to keep my house at 72 and still have a fan on and in
the winter windows open and a fan on my poor husband and son have to wear
sweaters in the summer *laughs* I love it! ROFL
Kristy Sheriff <kzoso@...
imagine that
I will be cold after the surgery. I alway say that
I'd rather be cold than hot.........

I am sooooooo hot natured. I just can't imagine that
I will be cold after the surgery. I alway say that
I'd rather be cold than hot.........

I want to know...please!!
Linda

Hey guys You dont have to miss fried foods there are ways around it
you just have to look. I have tons of recipies for that stuff that
my grandmother figures out for me and gives to me *giggles* yes my
gammy still helps me LOL anyway it's really easy I swear and it
tastes the same without actually frying the foods :)
Angela

Angela...your too much with the thumping on your Mom's forehead! I
had an ex-boyfriend who would do that to me...heehee!!! To
aggravate him when he pissed me off...go and get ice to crunch and
crunch till he gave in.
Hugs, Linda

I was freezing for the first 6 months after my
surgery. It seemed like I could never get warm. I
heard it's from the burning of fat in your system and
losing weight rapidly. Also the lightheadedness may
be from not enough liquids.

Wow! 2.99 seems like a lot of money. Especially if
you drink 2 or 3 a day! I've bought mine at Costco
and it figured to just over $1 a piece.

Laurette,
You made tears flow...I know everything can be replaced but I have
my childhood memories (yes I am a pack rat) and antiques I inherited
and we worked so hard to get where we are together...in our home. I
told Don last night we needed to invest in parachutes...what goes up
must come down...LOL!!! I have to have humor to survive these
bundle of nerves...much worse than prior to surgery also...LOL!!!
Its funny you mentioned coming north...I told Don we needed a
vacation and could drive and go and meet my friends from here. He
thinks his work will demand them to be coming in eitherway....so its
off for now...boohoo!!! Someday over the rainbow...
Hugs, Linda

Linda,
Just be sure you have plenty of your fluids just in
case. How are you feeling today?
Kristy

Linda,
Please just take care of yourself and family. Your home can be replaced
eventually but you can't and we don't want anything happening to you and yours.
Take care my friend and good luck. Please keep us posted. Your always welcome
to come up here to me in Ohio you know.
Laurette
4/23/04 open rny
309/290/231/150
St. Vincent Charity
Cleveland, Ohio

Oh my Linda i hope and pray nothing bad happens to you and yours there mother
nature can be nasty sometimes. I will be worrying until i know you are ok keep
me posted ok.
Denise.
Linda Lou <iamllu@...
Kristy,
My husband was here when the last one went through and it was a
lesser category as Ivan...said it defistated Anniston/Oxford area
and electriciy was out for day's. So he's out looking to
borrow/rent cheap a generator...so far no luck. Money is alittle
light in our pockets after the hospital co-pay. I don't want to
leave our home but may have to if it gets really bad...we live in a
doublewide on several acres amongst hills which I would think helps
some for protection. I hate not being able to help with picking up
and preparing since most weigh's more than a milk jug...LOL!!!
Big hugs, Linda in Al.