Where is everybody??

[Guest guest]

Wow, where is everyone? Things have been slow on this email list. I hope

everyone is doing fine.

I have been unemployed since December and not very motivated and I am

gaining weight from being so sedate. Everyday I say today I will get back on

track and well... its almost June. sigh. I am good taking my vitamins and my

anemia is better and so I am sleeping longer hours at a time too.

Well maybe we can get this list going again. How bout everyone give a

little update and maybe what the summer means to you.

Bonlak

MGB Dr. Rutledge

Sept. 20, 2002

290/172/215

In a message dated 5/31/2009 8:29:02 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,

writes:

Hello,

The Mini-Gastric Bypass: A Short, Simple, Successful Surgery for Obesity.

For more information on the Mini-Gastric Bypass please visit us on the web

at: _http://clos.htt_ (http://clos.net/)

The Mini-Gastric Bypass is a successful " Minimally Invasive " gastric

bypass.

The Mini Bypass is:

Based upon a proven surgical procedure that is over 100 years old

It is different because it is Laparoscopic: 5 tiny 1/2 inch incisions

Low risk: Safer than some series of gallbladder surgery

A Very Short Operation: usually only a 30-60 minutes surgery

Short Hospital Stay: Less than 24 hours in most patients

Leads to improvement or resolution of many associated medical illnesses

Minimal Pain: Most patients take no pain medicine after the first 24 hours.

Highly Recommended: Dr. Rutledge is the most highly recommended Bariatric

surgeon at ObesityHelp.Hig

National Reputation: Over 3,800 patients have come from all across America

to have the MGB

Successful: Major Weight Loss (Average 140 lbs.)

Relief of Associated Medical Illnesses in 70-98% of cases (Diabetes,

Hypertension, Sleep Apnea, Heart Failure, Urinary Incontinence, High

Cholesterol, Osteoarthritis)

Very Low Rates of hernia, infection, blood clots and bowel obstruction.

Rapid return to work (usually 3-7 days)

Very High Levels of Patient Satisfaction (>98%)

Independently Certified Public Accounting Firm Confirmed

Excellent Results and Outcomes

Reversible and Revisable

Large local and online support groups

For more information please visit our web site TODAY!

_http://www.clos.htt_ (http://www.clos.net/)

How to Contact Us:

Telephones:

- Remember! You can always call Dr. Rutledge (Private cell phone)

702-953-7066, *** CLOS West: 702-456-4643; Trish Lanman 702-376-3446; Sandy

Brubaker 702-376-3647; Dr. Rutledge 702-215-9550; *** CLOS Michigan:

989-450-8081

Kim Hazen 989-450-8081 Dr. Doroghazi 989-892-4591 *** CLOS Florida: Flo

Ballengee 863-899-3463 Wayne Robbins 704-682-1549 Robbins

704-928-6693 Dr. Cesare Peraglie 713-582-9589.

Email Us: Dr. Rutledge and Office Staff

Email Us Anytime for Help: Remember! You can always call Dr. Rutledge

(Private cell phone) 702-953-7066 or email: _DrR@..._ (mailto:DrR@...)

, *** CLOS West: Trish Lanman _pel@..._ (mailto:pel@...) Sandy

Brubaker _SandyB@..._ (mailto:SandyB@...) Dr. Rutledge

_DrR@..._ (mailto:DrR@...) *** CLOS Michigan: Kim Hazen

_khazen@..._

(mailto:khazen@...) *** CLOS Florida: Flo Ballengee _flo@..._

(mailto:flo@...) , Wayne Robbins _wr@..._ (mailto:wr@...)

Robbins _epr@..._ (mailto:epr@...) Dr. Peraglie

_drp@..._ (mailto:drp@...)

AIM Instant Messenger Screen Names (America Online Instant Messenger):

Trish - ClosWestTrish, - ClosLiz, - Npmclos, Dr. Rutledge

- DrRRutledge

Fax Numbers:

CLOS West (Nevada) 702-920-8863 CLOS Florida 704-871-0148 CLOS Michigan

989-671-9813 CLOS Texas 704-871-0148

Addresses:

Addresses: You can always call Dr. Rutledge: 702-953-7066 or email:

_Drr@..._ (mailto:Drr@...) *** CLOS West Office: Dr Rutledge

/

CELOS, 98 E Lake Mead Parkway Suite 302, NV 89015, Office

702-456-4643, Office fax: 702-456-1173, Contacts Trish Lanman 702-376-3446

_pel@..._ (mailto:pel@...) Sandy Brubaker 702-376-3647

_SandyB@..._

(mailto:SandyB@...) Dr. Rutledge 702-215-9550 _Drr@..._

(mailto:Drr@...) *** CLOS Michigan Medical Building, 200 S. Wenona

St., Suite 195, Bay City, MI 48706 Office Phone 989-450-8081 Fax 989-671-9813

Contacts Kim Hazen 989-450-8081 _khazen@..._ (mailto:khazen@...)

Dr. Doroghazi 989-892-4591 *** CLOS Florida: 40124 Highway 27, Suite 203,

Davenport, FL 33837, Wayne Robbins 704-682-1549, _wr@..._

(mailto:wr@...) , Robbins 704-928-6693 _epr@..._

(mailto:epr@...) , Dr. Peraglie 713-582-9589 _drp@..._

(mailto:drp@...)

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[Guest guest]

It has been very quiet! I have an excuse of sorts. I write mortgages for a

living, something I've done for 20 years, so when rates dipped below 5% in

mid-December, I got buried with work! I have been getting to the office around

7:30 or 8 in the morning and not leaving until after 8 at night. Needless to

say, I have not been focusing on exercise or nutrition. The rules and

regulations and programs for loans change every day, so my stress level has been

pretty high. One of my co-workers says you can't be in this business and

survive without drinking. Well, I don't drink, but I have been eating. I can't

eat much at a time, but I can " graze " and seem to be doing it constantly!

Wouldn't be bad if I grazed on grapes, but I seem to need chocolate (It is one

of the major food groups!) and gummy bears. I need to get back on track and I'm

hoping to go to MGB University, if you'll allow an MGBer who wasn't Dr P's

patient. With the stress eating and lack of exercise, I have gone from pant size

12 to 16. I have some wonderful size 16 Coldwater Creek capris that I'd love to

give away as soon as I shrink again!

OK, now it's your turn! Where is everyone and that means you!

Marilyn

[Guest guest]

Good to hear your story, .  I am only two years out and am having trouble

staying on track as well.  Old habits die hard.  I'm slowly gaining weight

- aaargh.  The reasons I got fat in the first place - hunger, stress, habit,

socializing, lack of exercise etc. etc. etc. - are still there.  I can't seem to

get my head around the fact that I can't stay thin without exercise and diet.  

So far my blood work is good.  I recently went to a neurologist to evaluate a

brain scan I had for hearing loss.  Fortunately everything was okay.  He did

mammoth blood work tests, tho, and told me my B-12 levels were fairly low.  He

also said because of my weight loss surgery, B-12 levels at about the three year

mark fall too low which can cause neurological problems.  He put me on a once a

 month vitamin B-12 injection. 

Anyone else?  Any feedback?

Diane Day

Dr. R - 5-31-07

236/157/172/135   

Before/Low/Now/Goal

________________________________

From: " TreeBee123@... " <TreeBee123@...>

Sent: Sunday, May 31, 2009 9:19:00 AM

Subject: Where is everybody??

Wow, where is everyone? Things have been slow on this email list. I hope

everyone is doing fine.

I have been unemployed since December and not very motivated and I am

gaining weight from being so sedate. Everyday I say today I will get back on

track and well... its almost June. sigh. I am good taking my vitamins and my

anemia is better and so I am sleeping longer hours at a time too.

Well maybe we can get this list going again. How bout everyone give a

little update and maybe what the summer means to you.

Bonlak

MGB Dr. Rutledge

Sept. 20, 2002

290/172/215

In a message dated 5/31/2009 8:29:02 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,

@gro ups.com writes:

Hello,

The Mini-Gastric Bypass: A Short, Simple, Successful Surgery for Obesity.

For more information on the Mini-Gastric Bypass please visit us on the web

at: _http://clos. htt_ (http://clos. net/)

The Mini-Gastric Bypass is a successful " Minimally Invasive " gastric

bypass.

The Mini Bypass is:

Based upon a proven surgical procedure that is over 100 years old

It is different because it is Laparoscopic: 5 tiny 1/2 inch incisions

Low risk: Safer than some series of gallbladder surgery

A Very Short Operation: usually only a 30-60 minutes surgery

Short Hospital Stay: Less than 24 hours in most patients

Leads to improvement or resolution of many associated medical illnesses

Minimal Pain: Most patients take no pain medicine after the first 24 hours.

Highly Recommended: Dr. Rutledge is the most highly recommended Bariatric

surgeon at ObesityHelp. Hig

National Reputation: Over 3,800 patients have come from all across America

to have the MGB

Successful: Major Weight Loss (Average 140 lbs.)

Relief of Associated Medical Illnesses in 70-98% of cases (Diabetes,

Hypertension, Sleep Apnea, Heart Failure, Urinary Incontinence, High

Cholesterol, Osteoarthritis)

Very Low Rates of hernia, infection, blood clots and bowel obstruction.

Rapid return to work (usually 3-7 days)

Very High Levels of Patient Satisfaction (>98%)

Independently Certified Public Accounting Firm Confirmed

Excellent Results and Outcomes

Reversible and Revisable

Large local and online support groups

For more information please visit our web site TODAY!

_http://www.clos. htt_ (http://www.clos. net/)

How to Contact Us:

Telephones:

- Remember! You can always call Dr. Rutledge (Private cell phone)

702-953-7066, *** CLOS West: 702-456-4643; Trish Lanman 702-376-3446; Sandy

Brubaker 702-376-3647; Dr. Rutledge 702-215-9550; *** CLOS Michigan:

989-450-8081

Kim Hazen 989-450-8081 Dr. Doroghazi 989-892-4591 *** CLOS Florida: Flo

Ballengee 863-899-3463 Wayne Robbins 704-682-1549 Robbins

704-928-6693 Dr. Cesare Peraglie 713-582-9589.

Email Us: Dr. Rutledge and Office Staff

Email Us Anytime for Help: Remember! You can always call Dr. Rutledge

(Private cell phone) 702-953-7066 or email: _DrR@..._ (mailto:DrR@...)

, *** CLOS West: Trish Lanman _pel@..._ (mailto:pel@...) Sandy

Brubaker _SandyBclos (DOT) San_ (mailto:SandyBclos (DOT) net) Dr. Rutledge

_DrR@..._ (mailto:DrR@...) *** CLOS Michigan: Kim Hazen _khazenclos (DOT)

kha_

(mailto:khazenclos (DOT) net) *** CLOS Florida: Flo Ballengee _flo@..._

(mailto:flo@...) , Wayne Robbins _wr@..._ (mailto:wr@...)

Robbins _epr@..._ (mailto:epr@...) Dr. Peraglie

_drp@..._ (mailto:drp@...)

AIM Instant Messenger Screen Names (America Online Instant Messenger):

Trish - ClosWestTrish, - ClosLiz, - Npmclos, Dr. Rutledge

- DrRRutledge

Fax Numbers:

CLOS West (Nevada) 702-920-8863 CLOS Florida 704-871-0148 CLOS Michigan

989-671-9813 CLOS Texas 704-871-0148

Addresses:

Addresses: You can always call Dr. Rutledge: 702-953-7066 or email:

_Drr@..._ (mailto:Drr@...) *** CLOS West Office: Dr Rutledge /

CELOS, 98 E Lake Mead Parkway Suite 302, NV 89015, Office

702-456-4643, Office fax: 702-456-1173, Contacts Trish Lanman 702-376-3446

_pel@..._ (mailto:pel@...) Sandy Brubaker 702-376-3647 _SandyBclos (DOT)

San_

(mailto:SandyBclos (DOT) net) Dr. Rutledge 702-215-9550 _Drr@..._

(mailto:Drr@...) *** CLOS Michigan Medical Building, 200 S. Wenona

St., Suite 195, Bay City, MI 48706 Office Phone 989-450-8081 Fax 989-671-9813

Contacts Kim Hazen 989-450-8081 _khazenclos (DOT) kha_ (mailto:khazenclos (DOT) net)

Dr. Doroghazi 989-892-4591 *** CLOS Florida: 40124 Highway 27, Suite 203,

Davenport, FL 33837, Wayne Robbins 704-682-1549, _wr@..._

(mailto:wr@...) , Robbins 704-928-6693 _epr@..._

(mailto:epr@...) , Dr. Peraglie 713-582-9589 _drp@..._

(mailto:drp@...)

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[Guest guest]

My son is a chef and he complained to his doctor that since he is in a kitchen

all day and constantly tasting food that it leads to grazing and snacking and

his doctor gave him some good advice. He told my son that whenever he found

himself snacking to stop immediately and make himself a meal. He said it would

help my son to regain a sense of control over his food choices. It it has really

helped my son out. He's dropped several pounds just by doing that alone.

I was wondering if maybe this wouldn't work for you, too. If you preplan your

meals for the day, maybe make up several small meals to bring into work with

you, including several premeasured snacks of chocolate and gummies, if that

wouldn't help you to regain control during your stressful day.

If you decide to try it, let me know if it works. :-)

Meg

>

> It has been very quiet! I have an excuse of sorts. I write mortgages for a

living, something I've done for 20 years, so when rates dipped below 5% in

mid-December, I got buried with work! I have been getting to the office around

7:30 or 8 in the morning and not leaving until after 8 at night. Needless to

say, I have not been focusing on exercise or nutrition. The rules and

regulations and programs for loans change every day, so my stress level has been

pretty high. One of my co-workers says you can't be in this business and

survive without drinking. Well, I don't drink, but I have been eating. I can't

eat much at a time, but I can " graze " and seem to be doing it constantly!

Wouldn't be bad if I grazed on grapes, but I seem to need chocolate (It is one

of the major food groups!) and gummy bears. I need to get back on track and I'm

hoping to go to MGB University, if you'll allow an MGBer who wasn't Dr P's

patient. With the stress eating and lack of exercise, I have gone from pant size

12 to 16. I have some wonderful size 16 Coldwater Creek capris that I'd love to

give away as soon as I shrink again!

>

> OK, now it's your turn! Where is everyone and that means you!

> Marilyn

>

[Guest guest]

Yep, I saw this happening to me, too. I'm almost to the two year mark myself. I

was never very big on protein drinks up to this point, getting most of my

protein from my food and leaving my body to leach the rest of it's nutrition

needs from my fat stores. Then I noticed that I was grazing heavily during the

day and I was looking for more food even though I'd just had something. And not

only had I stopped losing weight and been on a plateau for several months, my

weight had started going up (how could it not with all the calories I was

feeding it?) So I came to the conclusion that now that my fat stores are so

greatly reduced, my body could no longer supply it's needs from my butt and

waistline and was telling me to eat because it needed a better source of

nutrients. The problem was that for me to give it the nutrients it needed, I had

to graze constantly, which gave it WAY too many calories. So I changed things

up. I cut out a lot of extra, unnecessary calories by adding in protein drinks.

I replaced breakfast and an afternoon/evening snack with a protein drink, I make

sure that one of my meals everyday is a salad (with meat, seeds, cheese, etc)

and then I only eat one " real " meal, with starch, veggie, meat, a day. Doing

this has really put me back on track. Not only did I lose the weight I had been

regaining, but my weightloss began again and I've gone down three more pant

sizes.

Hope that helps you.

Meg

>

> Good to hear your story, .  I am only two years out and am having

trouble staying on track as well.  Old habits die hard.  I'm slowly gaining

weight - aaargh.  The reasons I got fat in the first place - hunger, stress,

habit, socializing, lack of exercise etc. etc. etc. - are still there.  I can't

seem to get my head around the fact that I can't stay thin without exercise and

diet.  

>

> So far my blood work is good.  I recently went to a neurologist to evaluate a

brain scan I had for hearing loss.  Fortunately everything was okay.  He did

mammoth blood work tests, tho, and told me my B-12 levels were fairly low.  He

also said because of my weight loss surgery, B-12 levels at about the three year

mark fall too low which can cause neurological problems.  He put me on a once a

 month vitamin B-12 injection. 

>

> Anyone else?  Any feedback?

>

> Diane Day

> Dr. R - 5-31-07

> 236/157/172/135   

> Before/Low/Now/Goal

>

>

>

> ________________________________

> From: " TreeBee123@... " <TreeBee123@...>

>

> Sent: Sunday, May 31, 2009 9:19:00 AM

> Subject: Where is everybody??

>

>

>

>

>

> Wow, where is everyone? Things have been slow on this email list. I hope

> everyone is doing fine.

> I have been unemployed since December and not very motivated and I am

> gaining weight from being so sedate. Everyday I say today I will get back on

> track and well... its almost June. sigh. I am good taking my vitamins and my

> anemia is better and so I am sleeping longer hours at a time too.

> Well maybe we can get this list going again. How bout everyone give a

> little update and maybe what the summer means to you.

> Bonlak

> MGB Dr. Rutledge

> Sept. 20, 2002

> 290/172/215

>

> In a message dated 5/31/2009 8:29:02 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,

> @gro ups.com writes:

>

> Hello,

>

> The Mini-Gastric Bypass: A Short, Simple, Successful Surgery for Obesity.

>

> For more information on the Mini-Gastric Bypass please visit us on the web

> at: _http://clos. htt_ (http://clos. net/)

>

> The Mini-Gastric Bypass is a successful " Minimally Invasive " gastric

> bypass.

>

> The Mini Bypass is:

> Based upon a proven surgical procedure that is over 100 years old

> It is different because it is Laparoscopic: 5 tiny 1/2 inch incisions

> Low risk: Safer than some series of gallbladder surgery

> A Very Short Operation: usually only a 30-60 minutes surgery

> Short Hospital Stay: Less than 24 hours in most patients

> Leads to improvement or resolution of many associated medical illnesses

> Minimal Pain: Most patients take no pain medicine after the first 24 hours.

> Highly Recommended: Dr. Rutledge is the most highly recommended Bariatric

> surgeon at ObesityHelp. Hig

> National Reputation: Over 3,800 patients have come from all across America

> to have the MGB

> Successful: Major Weight Loss (Average 140 lbs.)

> Relief of Associated Medical Illnesses in 70-98% of cases (Diabetes,

> Hypertension, Sleep Apnea, Heart Failure, Urinary Incontinence, High

> Cholesterol, Osteoarthritis)

> Very Low Rates of hernia, infection, blood clots and bowel obstruction.

> Rapid return to work (usually 3-7 days)

> Very High Levels of Patient Satisfaction (>98%)

> Independently Certified Public Accounting Firm Confirmed

> Excellent Results and Outcomes

> Reversible and Revisable

> Large local and online support groups

> For more information please visit our web site TODAY!

> _http://www.clos. htt_ (http://www.clos. net/)

>

> How to Contact Us:

>

> Telephones:

> - Remember! You can always call Dr. Rutledge (Private cell phone)

> 702-953-7066, *** CLOS West: 702-456-4643; Trish Lanman 702-376-3446; Sandy

> Brubaker 702-376-3647; Dr. Rutledge 702-215-9550; *** CLOS Michigan:

989-450-8081

> Kim Hazen 989-450-8081 Dr. Doroghazi 989-892-4591 *** CLOS Florida: Flo

> Ballengee 863-899-3463 Wayne Robbins 704-682-1549 Robbins

> 704-928-6693 Dr. Cesare Peraglie 713-582-9589.

>

> Email Us: Dr. Rutledge and Office Staff

>

> Email Us Anytime for Help: Remember! You can always call Dr. Rutledge

> (Private cell phone) 702-953-7066 or email: _DrR@..._ (mailto:DrR@...)

> , *** CLOS West: Trish Lanman _pel@..._ (mailto:pel@...) Sandy

> Brubaker _SandyBclos (DOT) San_ (mailto:SandyBclos (DOT) net) Dr. Rutledge

> _DrR@..._ (mailto:DrR@...) *** CLOS Michigan: Kim Hazen _khazenclos (DOT) kha_

> (mailto:khazenclos (DOT) net) *** CLOS Florida: Flo Ballengee _flo@..._

> (mailto:flo@...) , Wayne Robbins _wr@..._ (mailto:wr@...)

> Robbins _epr@..._ (mailto:epr@...) Dr. Peraglie

> _drp@..._ (mailto:drp@...)

>

> AIM Instant Messenger Screen Names (America Online Instant Messenger):

>

> Trish - ClosWestTrish, - ClosLiz, - Npmclos, Dr. Rutledge

> - DrRRutledge

>

> Fax Numbers:

>

> CLOS West (Nevada) 702-920-8863 CLOS Florida 704-871-0148 CLOS Michigan

> 989-671-9813 CLOS Texas 704-871-0148

>

> Addresses:

>

> Addresses: You can always call Dr. Rutledge: 702-953-7066 or email:

> _Drr@..._ (mailto:Drr@...) *** CLOS West Office: Dr Rutledge /

> CELOS, 98 E Lake Mead Parkway Suite 302, NV 89015, Office

> 702-456-4643, Office fax: 702-456-1173, Contacts Trish Lanman 702-376-3446

> _pel@..._ (mailto:pel@...) Sandy Brubaker 702-376-3647 _SandyBclos (DOT) San_

> (mailto:SandyBclos (DOT) net) Dr. Rutledge 702-215-9550 _Drr@..._

> (mailto:Drr@...) *** CLOS Michigan Medical Building, 200 S. Wenona

> St., Suite 195, Bay City, MI 48706 Office Phone 989-450-8081 Fax 989-671-9813

> Contacts Kim Hazen 989-450-8081 _khazenclos (DOT) kha_ (mailto:khazenclos (DOT) net)

> Dr. Doroghazi 989-892-4591 *** CLOS Florida: 40124 Highway 27, Suite 203,

> Davenport, FL 33837, Wayne Robbins 704-682-1549, _wr@..._

> (mailto:wr@...) , Robbins 704-928-6693 _epr@..._

> (mailto:epr@...) , Dr. Peraglie 713-582-9589 _drp@..._ (mailto:drp@...)

>

> *Remember* Don't use email for emergencies

>

> ************ **An Excellent Credit Score is 750. See Yours in Just 2 Easy

> Steps!

> (http://pr.atwola. com/promoclk/ 100126575x122182 3251x1201398665/ aol?redir=

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> ExcfooterNO62)

>

>

[Guest guest]

I know. I thought it was just me not getting the posts. At least they have

started again. My weight is a constant struggle. I have maintained a 100 lb.

weightloss which I am very grateful for. It still seems like a struggle to

maintain that and I have gone from a size 18 back up to 22. Big bummer. I graze

all day long. I work 15 hour days and have breakfast, lunch and dinner at work.

Lots of stress and eating just to keep myself awake all day so I can perform. My

doc took me off all the megadoses of vitamins because she said my Vitamin A

level was nearing toxic. I have added a Vitamin B Complex pill since I had to go

off my mega doses of multi vitamins. I also was put on a thyroid pill. I thought

that it would help me lose, but I have gained!? Yes, it is a lifelong struggle

just to maintatin the weight loss I have. It bothers me that I still have to buy

plus size clothes after all this time!

Re: Where is everybody??

It has been very quiet! I have an excuse of sorts. I write mortgages for a

living, something I've done for 20 years, so when rates dipped below 5% in

mid-December, I got buried with work! I have been getting to the office around

7:30 or 8 in the morning and not leaving until after 8 at night. Needless to

say, I have not been focusing on exercise or nutrition. The rules and

regulations and programs for loans change every day, so my stress level has been

pretty high. One of my co-workers says you can't be in this business and survive

without drinking. Well, I don't drink, but I have been eating. I can't eat much

at a time, but I can " graze " and seem to be doing it constantly! Wouldn't be bad

if I grazed on grapes, but I seem to need chocolate (It is one of the major food

groups!) and gummy bears. I need to get back on track and I'm hoping to go to

MGB University, if you'll allow an MGBer who wasn't Dr P's patient. With the

stress eating and lack of exercise, I have gone from pant size 12 to 16. I have

some wonderful size 16 Coldwater Creek capris that I'd love to give away as soon

as I shrink again!

OK, now it's your turn! Where is everyone and that means you!

Marilyn

[Guest guest]

Marilyn:

MGBU2 is for all MGB patients, not just Dr. Peraglie's. It is being put on

by MGB Friends of Central Florida and several of their

members are patients of Dr. Rutledge and Dr. Doroghazi. You will find all

one big family! Please do come.

If you have any questions, the person to ask is Elinor. Her email is

laussie04

Flo

_____

From: [mailto: ] On

Behalf Of Marilyn

Sent: Saturday, June 13, 2009 6:05 PM

Subject: Re: Where is everybody??

It has been very quiet! I have an excuse of sorts. I write mortgages for a

living, something I've done for 20 years, so when rates dipped below 5% in

mid-December, I got buried with work! I have been getting to the office

around 7:30 or 8 in the morning and not leaving until after 8 at night.

Needless to say, I have not been focusing on exercise or nutrition. The

rules and regulations and programs for loans change every day, so my stress

level has been pretty high. One of my co-workers says you can't be in this

business and survive without drinking. Well, I don't drink, but I have been

eating. I can't eat much at a time, but I can " graze " and seem to be doing

it constantly! Wouldn't be bad if I grazed on grapes, but I seem to need

chocolate (It is one of the major food groups!) and gummy bears. I need to

get back on track and I'm hoping to go to MGB University, if you'll allow an

MGBer who wasn't Dr P's patient. With the stress eating and lack of

exercise, I have gone from pant size 12 to 16. I have some wonderful size 16

Coldwater Creek capris that I'd love to give away as soon as I shrink again!

OK, now it's your turn! Where is everyone and that means you!

Marilyn

[Guest guest]

Pam, My name is Taber. While browsing all of the post on the mgb post ops

I came across your post. I,too, love to graze. I previously was a lapband

recipient and that is all I did was graze constantly. Although I had to have the

band removed I was interested to hear  how you deal with your bypass. I am

trying to make my 10 contacts. I would greatly appreciate being able to use you.

I am caustiously optimistic about this procedure. This is my 3rd attempt within

the last 10 yrs at a permanate weight loss solution. I pray this time I will

make it. Thanks

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From: Pam Haase <pam_haase@...>

Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2009 10:33:56 PM

Subject: Re: Re: Where is everybody??

 

I graze too ... all day...I bring three pieces of fruit to work, oatmeal

packets, nuts, crackers, cheese, tea, waters, carrots, other cut up veggies.

Seriously, every time someone walks in my office I have something I'm putting in

my mouth. It works great, I control what I am eating for the day...and its

little bits and nibbles instead of meals. When I come home I have whatever my

family is eating but I hardly can eat more than what cold fit on my hand.

Sometimes later for a snack I have a cup of veggie soup or yogurt. I couldn't be

happier and really, I am so skinny!

pammie

Pam in Plymouth, MI

280/145/ ?

pre-op/now/goal?

July 19th, 2007 Dr. R, Las Vegas

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From: Marilyn <camp121msn (DOT) com>

@gro ups.com

Sent: Saturday, June 13, 2009 3:04:53 PM

Subject: Re: Where is everybody??

It has been very quiet! I have an excuse of sorts. I write mortgages for a

living, something I've done for 20 years, so when rates dipped below 5% in

mid-December, I got buried with work! I have been getting to the office around

7:30 or 8 in the morning and not leaving until after 8 at night. Needless to

say, I have not been focusing on exercise or nutrition. The rules and

regulations and programs for loans change every day, so my stress level has been

pretty high. One of my co-workers says you can't be in this business and survive

without drinking.. Well, I don't drink, but I have been eating. I can't eat much

at a time, but I can " graze " and seem to be doing it constantly! Wouldn't be bad

if I grazed on grapes, but I seem to need chocolate (It is one of the major food

groups!) and gummy bears. I need to get back on track and I'm hoping to go to

MGB University, if you'll allow an MGBer who wasn't Dr P's patient. With the

stress eating and lack

of exercise, I have gone from pant size 12 to 16. I have some wonderful size 16

Coldwater Creek capris that I'd love to give away as soon as I shrink again!

OK, now it's your turn! Where is everyone and that means you!

Marilyn

[Guest guest]

I want to echo what Pam said in her email. Keep healthy snacks available

at all times so you won't be tempted to eat chocolate or gummy bears. I

have a wonderful take-out restaurant that I found near my house that is known

for its rotisserie chicken and ribs. I will go in there, buy a whole

chicken cut into quarters and quart containers of side vegetables such as

zucchini in a tomato sauce, broccoli and mixed vegetables, mashed squash, corn,

or green beans. I will buy three or four containers of vegetables so I

always have a choice depending on my mood. I eat this food for breakfast most

of the time, bypassing cereal or carbs, and I find that eating this kind

of breakfast revs up my metabolism for the day. Sometimes I pack it for

lunch to take to the office and sometimes I have it for a quick dinner when I

get home after work and don't feel like cooking. I have found this pattern

of eating keeps my weight down (I weigh 117, down from 239) and still

allows me to have treats pretty much any time I want them. Eating the

vegetables and protein for breakfast may not appeal to everyone, but remember

that

that's the way our ancestors used to eat. Eating cereal is something that

came into vogue when Mr. Kellogg did a massive advertising blitz when he

first started his company.

I encourage you to find good nutritious food that can be kept handy so you

aren't tempted to eat junk.

By the way, I love my new life as a thin person. The only drawback is my

clothing budget. When I was fat I would buy any outfit that fit me and

looked reasonably good because I was always afraid it would be a long time

before I found another one that fit. Now everything fits and looks good so I

have to use self-control or I won't be able to afford myself. I had my MGB

in 2002 and have never regretted it.

Doris