Guest guest Posted August 24, 2001 Report Share Posted August 24, 2001 Carla, I saw you post to Janet, that you meet her and her mother at clinic before surgery, Me and my husband were there at the time to check things out and to meet DrR. I do not know if you remember us, we sat in front of Janet and her mom. I was the one from New York with my husband , and I said a friend of my doctor , a dentist had the MGB with DrR and she was doing great and told me about it , so we drove down to check things out. Where were you sitting? So you have a picture on trish's website??? Well I'll meet you at the picnic. Get things taken care of so you are ok for the picnic. I'm praying for you. Rosemary Commisso Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 2, 2001 Report Share Posted September 2, 2001 Thanks Carla for listening, SMILE, hope to be more energetic soon, O. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 2001 Report Share Posted September 6, 2001 In a message dated 9/6/01 11:14:37 AM Pacific Daylight Time, writes: > Carla > Post op 09-04-01 ( Lap Gallbladder ) > MGB 12-15-00 > 312 / 185 / Who cares!! I got into those size 12 jeans ( Levis ) monday > night, and I intend to wear them as soon as my tummy stops hurting! > > _________________________ Carla How tall are you? I am 170 and 5'5 " and still in a 14. You must be TALLLLLLL! Joni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 2001 Report Share Posted September 6, 2001 Carla, Glad to hear you are home and ok. I t will take some time to feel back to normal, so glad they did it lap for you. Can not wait to see you at the picnic. Rosemary Commisso Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 2001 Report Share Posted September 6, 2001 Joni, I'm 5'8 " , 167ish, and I'm still in a 14. And some 16's!!! WWWAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH Amy. Re:Carla In a message dated 9/6/01 11:14:37 AM Pacific Daylight Time, writes: > Carla > Post op 09-04-01 ( Lap Gallbladder ) > MGB 12-15-00 > 312 / 185 / Who cares!! I got into those size 12 jeans ( Levis ) monday > night, and I intend to wear them as soon as my tummy stops hurting! > > _________________________ Carla How tall are you? I am 170 and 5'5 " and still in a 14. You must be TALLLLLLL! Joni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 2001 Report Share Posted September 6, 2001 In a message dated 9/6/01 5:09:29 PM Pacific Daylight Time, writes: > Joni, I'm 5'8 " , 167ish, and I'm still in a 14. And some 16's!!! > WWWAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH > Amy. > > Re:Carla > > In a message dated 9/6/01 11:14:37 AM Pacific Daylight Time, > writes: > > > > Carla > > Post op 09-04-01 ( Lap Gallbladder ) > > MGB 12-15-00 > > 312 / 185 / Who cares!! I got into those size 12 jeans ( Levis ) > monday > > night, and I intend to wear them as soon as my tummy stops > hurting! > > > > > > _________________________ > Carla > How tall are you? I am 170 and 5'5 " and still in a 14. You must be > TALLLLLLL! > > Joni ***********************************' I guess size depends on body type. Another MGBer who is 5'3 " and is 167 is just about in 12 pants! Go figure. Joni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2001 Report Share Posted September 7, 2001 I checked out your foto on Tricia;s site. I do remember you. You got your staples out the day of my preop clinic. You look wonderful. Hope all is well with your GB. Surgery is not fun is it? See you in 3 weeks. Joni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 2001 Report Share Posted October 9, 2001 I am glad to hear that you are doing better. I know time must be creeping for you, but there is an end in sight--keep that in mind. Now, surely, there must be something a wife could think of doing while her husband is immobilized that she couldn't do otherwise!!!!!! Take advantage of this now that you know he is out of the woods. Have you worked out a new routine since you have lost so much weight? You might develop and try out a new one with your " captive " audience. Might even include the drop-in guests that he has. Here's hoping the recovery speeds up and you are both back to normal in record time. Pat Eppler Carla Hi, My hubby is getting along better each day. It is a slow healing process with broken bones but the hardest part for me is bringing him " up " emotionally each day. I've put us both on a schedule this past month. At first I felt like a new mother, when he slept... I slept. LOL but now, after helping him to his commode in the morning, feeding and bathing him, he usually falls back to sleep just long enough for me to clean house (never know when he'll get company) bath and dress myself, and have something to eat. I usually hit the bed around 11:30 each night and I'm up by 8 a.m. So, finally I am getting enough rest. Thanks for asking! God gives us the strength we need right now and we are so grateful to Him for that. ) Trude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 22, 2001 Report Share Posted October 22, 2001 Me, too, Carla! Our before would've totalled almost 600 lbs and our after picture...... well, two svelte beauties totalling a mere 350! We're doing it, Girl! Have a great day! Bankie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 27, 2001 Report Share Posted October 27, 2001 I wish my printer worked, I would love to compile your top 10 list and the recipes for a book. I think we are such a creative group. Carla, thanks for the laugh. I needed that.. Overman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 20, 2004 Report Share Posted August 20, 2004 You go Carla, that's only the beginning. Donna Pinto December 9, 2003 273\208 5ft 9 1/2 Little Rock Dr. Hargroder and Dr. Wilshire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 25, 2005 Report Share Posted October 25, 2005 Hi Carla I don't think there are many of us really heavyweights on the site that I have seen so far. I'm still trying to get a fill. I had lost 34 lbs. right after the surgery until I hit my 6th week and got really hungry and able to eat anything!! I have gained back 2 to 4 lbs depending on the day!! I'm trying to do the best I can until I can get a fill. I have arthritis in my knees and just a lot of other joint aches and pains at different times. It took me awhile after surgery (4 1/2 weeks) before I felt well enough and strong enough to do any exercise. I still don't do as much as I should but I try my best. I am doing a little walking at lunchtime at work when the weather permits but it does bother my hip when I walk a lot. I have a Tony Little Gazelle Glider at home that I try to use every other day for at least 10 min. I like using that because it is no pounding on the joints and kind of fun (if I could consider any exercise fun!). It has a weight limit of 350 lbs. but I had another brand with a weight limit of 250 and I used it when I weighed 300 with no problem. I'm not a real water lover and don't have the nerve to appear in public in a bathing suit but I know water therapy is very helpful and also easy on the joints. I will say that even losing the 34 lbs. has given me a little more energy than I had before. I can't wait to get back on track after a fill. Dianne 9/5/05 363/332/??? -- RE: Dianne I need some inspiration!! Dianne--by now I hope you have found someone to help youu with a fill. You are the firat one to have as much weight as me to loose. Tell me a little bit about you story--how things were before the fill --dio you have a lot of pain from the weight?were you able to exercise? and if not how much weight did you have to loose before you could exercise again. Right now I am having trouble moving at all--I have osteo arthritis in my back, hips, knees and feet and fibromyalgia on top of that. I was doing pool therapy for a while but transportation is another problem. I am trying to stay out of motorized chair. Carla From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of DianneSent: Saturday, October 22, 2005 1:16 PM Subject: I need some inspiration!! I know I need a fill but can't seem to get anyone around here to agree yet. I have to 'call back Monday' because they have to think about and review my records. I waited too long to start looking and I am so depressed!! I have gained back 4 lbs. already. We had a staff meeting at work and ordered pizza (my favorite food) I ate 4 slices and didn't even feel too full. Now I'm afraid of what I might do before I can get a fill!! I am an emotional eater like most of us and I am feeling really down that I can't seem to stop myself. I was feeling so good but old habits are beginning to sneak back in again.I just keep hearing the food calling me!!Dianne9/5/05363/was 329 now 333!!!!! FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 Carla Thanks for the well wishes. Its so good to see you posting. How are you doing since your surgery? I hope that you are continuing to do well. Your little boy is so cute! I was so glad that I was able to visit with you. You are one tough lady!! and Rob 18 Spondy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 Hey Loretta, Way to go girl I am so proud of you. 21 pounds that's awesome. I have gone for a few walks. I have been working for a few weeks if you can call it work. During the summer I only work about 2 1/2 hours per day. I start my mushies tomorrow. I can't say as I am super excited because lately food does not really appeal to me. Weird isn't it. I've been doing soups and drinking Life Water because that seems to go down the best. You keep up the good work and keep in touch. Carla S. In Wyoming > > Hi Carla, > I was hoping that you would post soon. I love hearing about your > progress. 13 lbs is GREAT !!!! I am with you about not being able to drink > many of the protein shakes. And I hate the vanilla flavored whey protein. I have > just ordered some chicken flavored Unjury and some unflavored Unjury. I have > been going to Jamba Juice and having them add protein boosts and vitamins. I try > for 2 a day but am lucky to get 1 in. I basically was living on broth. ( the ' b ' > word ) Honestly, I felt pretty weak after surgery, so I didn't buy sugar free > everything. I ate regular popsicles,etc. The second week went much better,but I > got no where near 80grams of protein a day-maybe 50. I just started mushies > today. I had some mashed potatoes ( about 3 tsp ) some mashed broccoli > w/cheese soup. And a little bit of cod mashed up. All in all I was able to get in > about 1/4 to 1/3 cup. My incisions are pretty much healed over, and I went back > to work Monday night. So far I've lost 21 lbs. This change in diet is probably > going to stall me, but what are ya gonna do? I'll tell you ,this first 20 lbs has taken > a load off my arthritic knees, and I have even gone back to the pool and started > some deep water aerobic exercises. I'm feeling the effects from this surgery > already, and am happy I went through with it. I love not feeling bloated, and I think > I was always walking around feeling bloated. > Please stay in touch !!! Loretta > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 Hi Carla, I just remembered that you asked me for my email address to send me a smile box. I did send it to you but I never recieved anything in my email. The address is lorettaj1951@.... I am dying to find out what a smile box is. Loretta From: cjmshriver <cjmshriver@...>Subject: Re: Carla Date: Friday, July 18, 2008, 10:17 AM Hey Loretta, Way to go girl I am so proud of you. 21 pounds that's awesome. I have gone for a few walks. I have been working for a few weeks if you can call it work. During the summer I only work about 2 1/2 hours per day. I start my mushies tomorrow. I can't say as I am super excited because lately food does not really appeal to me. Weird isn't it. I've been doing soups and drinking Life Water because that seems to go down the best. You keep up the good work and keep in touch.Carla S. In Wyoming>> Hi Carla, > I was hoping that you would post soon. I love hearing about your > progress. 13 lbs is GREAT !!!! I am with you about not being able to drink > many of the protein shakes. And I hate the vanilla flavored whey protein. I have > just ordered some chicken flavored Unjury and some unflavored Unjury. I have > been going to Jamba Juice and having them add protein boosts and vitamins. I try > for 2 a day but am lucky to get 1 in. I basically was living on broth. ( the ' b ' > word ) Honestly, I felt pretty weak after surgery, so I didn't buy sugar free > everything. I ate regular popsicles,etc. The second week went much better,but I > got no where near 80grams of protein a day-maybe 50. I just started mushies > today. I had some mashed potatoes ( about 3 tsp ) some mashed broccoli > w/cheese soup. And a little bit of cod mashed up. All in all I was able to get in > about 1/4 to 1/3 cup. My incisions are pretty much healed over, and I went back > to work Monday night. So far I've lost 21 lbs. This change in diet is probably > going to stall me, but what are ya gonna do? I'll tell you ,this first 20 lbs has taken > a load off my arthritic knees, and I have even gone back to the pool and started > some deep water aerobic exercises. I'm feeling the effects from this surgery > already, and am happy I went through with it. I love not feeling bloated, and I think > I was always walking around feeling bloated.> Please stay in touch !!! Loretta> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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