SUZANNE

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Suzanne,

If you still lived in Farmington, you'd be close to me. I'm in So. Ogden.

Do you ever come up this way?

Cheryl

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Suzanne,

Hello! I am in killeen, Texas. I work on Fort Hood as

a teacher of special education for KISD. Do you know

where that is? How far away are you? Can't wait to go

to HEB to see if they have the stuff. I get so excited

about making stuff! I guess that is a true crafter.

Thanks for the info.

Candy

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Stasia,

Forgive me for butting in, and it's probably not my place to do

so, but I think Suzanne was replying to Ocean Ophelia's post. I

could be wrong, but want to clear up any hard feelings on the

board . -Tiffiny

> First of all, I am never trying to make anyone feel like less of a

> person because they have weight issues or I wouldn't be here.

> Rather, I want to show them how to get what they want. Getting

there

> might be painful, it always is, but the joy and self esteem that

it

> provides more than makes up for the pain endured in the short run.

>

> The free day issue is controversial for sure. There are dozens who

> state they are not seeing fast enough progress. The free day is

the

> easiest place to make changes if this is the case. That, and a

real

> hard look at the types of foods being consumed.

>

> You claim I don't have a weight issue. Not now, but three years

ago

> I did. I wasn't overweight but I had a body image issue, it's the

> same thing if you aren't happy with what you see in the mirror.

> Considering my dislike of what was looking back at me in the

mirror

> I might as well have weighed a ton. The universal point is that

> anyone who wants to transform their body whether they are fat,

> skinny, pear shaped, apple shaped, no butt, too much butt, thunder

> thighs, too big boobs, or whatever else makes them dislike what

they

> see in the mirror are all the same here. Someone who is 20 pounds

> overweight is no different from one who is 100 pounds overweight

if

> they are unhappy about it.

>

> I know exactly how to make this happen from years of experience.

> Trial and error from every possible angle has been done. Every

> person is different but all bodies react basically the same to the

> right criteria for success.

>

> All my suggestions have been in response to someone else's

complaint

> that things aren't working well enough for them and nowhere in any

> of my posts has there been any judgement of others, only

suggestions

> as to how they might more quickly achieve what they desire. Much

of

> it could very well be what people don't want to hear.

>

> Stasia

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Stasia,

First of all, I am so sorry you took that as a complaint against

you. It didn't even occur to me you would think I was speaking to

you (as I was responding to the post I had a problem with...posted

by ocean_ophelia). I think your info has always been meant well and

has been helpful, it was the specific post by ocean that I had a

problem with.

Suzanne

> First of all, I am never trying to make anyone feel like less of a

> person because they have weight issues or I wouldn't be here.

> Rather, I want to show them how to get what they want. Getting

there

> might be painful, it always is, but the joy and self esteem that

it

> provides more than makes up for the pain endured in the short run.

>

> The free day issue is controversial for sure. There are dozens who

> state they are not seeing fast enough progress. The free day is

the

> easiest place to make changes if this is the case. That, and a

real

> hard look at the types of foods being consumed.

>

> You claim I don't have a weight issue. Not now, but three years

ago

> I did. I wasn't overweight but I had a body image issue, it's the

> same thing if you aren't happy with what you see in the mirror.

> Considering my dislike of what was looking back at me in the

mirror

> I might as well have weighed a ton. The universal point is that

> anyone who wants to transform their body whether they are fat,

> skinny, pear shaped, apple shaped, no butt, too much butt, thunder

> thighs, too big boobs, or whatever else makes them dislike what

they

> see in the mirror are all the same here. Someone who is 20 pounds

> overweight is no different from one who is 100 pounds overweight

if

> they are unhappy about it.

>

> I know exactly how to make this happen from years of experience.

> Trial and error from every possible angle has been done. Every

> person is different but all bodies react basically the same to the

> right criteria for success.

>

> All my suggestions have been in response to someone else's

complaint

> that things aren't working well enough for them and nowhere in any

> of my posts has there been any judgement of others, only

suggestions

> as to how they might more quickly achieve what they desire. Much

of

> it could very well be what people don't want to hear.

>

> Stasia

[Guest guest]

Hi Gail,

Well, I want to look back in a year and see how far I have come. I will make some kind of picture frame that shows them all from fat to thin. Do you have any pictures posted on the site? Have a nice evening.

Suzanne

In a message dated 1/14/2009 6:46:05 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, sweetsmile1955@... writes:

Suzanne:

Your pictures look great! I am so glad that you are feeling confident enough to take pictures and send them! It makes such a difference in our outlook and our self-confidence, doesn;'t it? I love it! Keep going downward!

Hugs!

Gail

From: SuzanneSHaol <SuzanneSHaol>Subject: Re: Official member of the sleeve-sters club! Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2009, 4:04 PM

Hi ,

We were there in Oct and one of the guys got a fork and went to the thermostat and turned the air conditioning cooler so we didn't suffer from the heat. So you might want to look at the thermostat in the hall and see if you can turn the air on with a fork--just a thought. I never got Sunny Delight--oh well. The blue stuff wasn't bad at all and I didn't care for the chicken broth--must have tasted different than what I was use to in the good old USA. But anything taste good when you are on the clear liquids. You are doing the right thing by walking. I didn't have any pain pills after the first day either. They give you some to take with you when you go home, but I never used mine.

I do remember when I came home I had trouble sleeping some night and would get up in the middle of the night and watch a little TV or read. Popcycles always made me feel better--give it a try when you leave if you are having problems sleeping.

Now you know what we were saying when we said how nice it is there and how well they (the staff) treat you. There is always a lot of staff around. Are you on the 1st floor or 2nd floor?

Take care and I am thrilled that you came through this like the trooper you are. Go to the site, I posted some new and current pictures of my new weight loss of 41 pounds.

Suzanne

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In a message dated 1/14/2009 3:50:40 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, foxycruiser writes:

My 2nd day after surgery & doing just great. B. from Florida is next door to me & also is in same condition. Our iv's were taken out today, we drank the blue stuff to show no leaks and were rewarded with a glass of hot tea, glass of apple juice and, go figure, a glass of Sunny Delight. I thought they were supposed to be clear??? Had I known, I would have brought some S.D. with me.

B. and I have had no pain pills which should make some of you feel good that haven't had the surgery. We're encouraged to walk often, which I do.

Doctors are in frequently to see how we're doing and if there's a nurse shortage in the U.S., you wouldn't know it here. Be sure and ask for a fan when you get here. It's 80 deg. in Mexicali so the Mexicans think it's cold. No a.c. in the hotel and no a.c. in the hospital...yet. Both B. and I were given fans. My mattress was hard and I asked for a softer one. Whoosh, out went my bed and in came one with a soft mattress. How about a blanket? No problema.

Will check in with you tomorrow but so far, so good.

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Oh gosh Gail,

Thanks so much. I have been told more than one time that I write the same way I talk. I just want people to understand what a life saving thing this surgery is. Not only for me, but for ALL of us who have had it done. I had such great support from so many people on this site and most of all from YOU and Bipley. When I needed advise you both had my back for me. You are pretty awesome yourself. You always have great thought and an excellent way of saying things in such a kind way.

When I know the exact time that Annette and I will be at the airport in San Diego on Sunday April 26th, I will let you know. I really would love to have you come to the airport and I can have a chance to see your beautiful skinny body that you now have. You are doing a great job yourself too!

Take care always,

Suzanne

In a message dated 03/30/09 16:36:06 Pacific Daylight Time, sweetsmile1955@... writes:

Hey Girl!

You are such a STAR weight loss patient! You have been a wonderful source of encouragement and enthusiasm for those coming to this site! You have an infectious way of writing that engages the reader and they can feel your journey with you~! That is a great talent!

I did send you an email responding to your wonderful pictures! I was just looking for it and I don't think that they posted it on this board! RATS!

Anyway, I will repeat the last email to you - you are doing great and looking awesome! Keep up the great work! You are a wonderful walking example of successful weight loss surgery!

I am so happy for your success!

Hugs!

Gail

From: SuzanneSH <SuzanneSHaol>Subject: Re: Re: FMLA Paperwork & What To Tell Employer?? Date: Monday, March 30, 2009, 11:26 AM

Great answer, and I love the fact that they can't figure out why you have lost weight. Loved the Tee Hee, Tee Hee.

Suzanne

In a message dated 03/30/09 10:08:54 Pacific Daylight Time, ipani2000 (DOT) com writes:

What I told everyone at work was that I was having my gall bladder removed. I said I had gall stones and left it at that. I work at a clinic full of skinny things and didn't really feel like sharing my weight loss surgery new with people who might judge me. And as for HIPPA regulations, they really only pertain to healthcare workers and are in place to protect the privacy of patients. HIPPA really won't be any help to you if you aren't a patient where you work. However, a lot of employers have some policy in place that might help with that. (Mine doesn't) If you work in a small office like I do, you might just have to go with a story like the gall bladder story I told my coworkers. I've lost 41 lbs so far and they just can't believe how much having my gall bladder removed has helped me with weight loss. Tee hee tee hee!>> Hi Sharon,> > I was retired when I did this. But, I don't believe you have to go into great detail when you tell your employer--I have never had to fill out the paper work. They do have HIPA rules (which means your privacy is protected). I would just say that I was have abdomen surgery and leave it at that. > > Suzanne> > PS I will be in Mexicali on April 26 so I will find you and come and say Hi and talk with you a little. I am looking forward to seeing you then. I am coming with a friend who will be having sleeve surgery on Monday April 27th.> > > > In a message dated 03/29/09 09:46:29 Pacific Daylight Time, sharonnkat@. ... writes:> Happy Saturday Night Everyone.> > I've just taken the plunge and scheduled the lap band surgery for April 24. Yeah! Very excited.> > Want to thank everyone who has been very kind to send me emails and posts back about some questions that I have had. Here is another question.> > My local doctor and fiance are the only ones that know about my surgery. At this point, I do not want to tell anyone else, especially anyone at work.> > If you did not tell your employer the details about your surgery, what did you tell them?> > I also need to fill out the FMLA to "protect" my time off from work. I plan to as general and generic as possible. > > Any suggestions? ? Anyone have experience with the FMLA paperwork and this procedure?> > I work for a large company where confidentiality is not a priority and just want to avoid drama and the rumor mill.> > Any info you can share would be appreciated. Thanks :-)>

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Hi Suzanne,

I know you have posted the list of things to take with us to the hospital a

million times but it looks like I accidentally deleted it. If you don't mind

could you please post the list again. Thanks

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Hey that was pretty cute. And I love the Backstreet Boy's music. It has been a nice journy. Thanks so much,

Suzanne

In a message dated 1/15/2010 8:20:22 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, Sky_of_Gin@... writes:

I have no great insight or wisdom to share except for: GO YOU!!!!! 100lbs lost -You lost a Backstreet Boy! CONGRATS!

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Hi ,

For me it is something that I am going to be taking forever I think. I also had a hiatal hernia and Dr. Aceves fixed mine when I had the sleeve surgery. The benefits I get far out weigh the effect of taking Prilosec forever. I love been thin and feel great all the time.

Hugs,

Suzanne

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Suzanne,Are you still taking Prilosec? Is this something that we will do the rest of our lives? Before surgery I was on 30mg of Prevacid due to a hiatal hernia & reflux so it may just be me but at 3 months out I did try skipping it and didn't last a day before acid started so I was wondering if this is a forever thing.

On Mon, Oct 11, 2010 at 3:31 PM, <SuzanneSH@...> wrote:>>  >> Hi Vickie,>  > Everyone loses weight at different levels depending on if you are doing any exercise too.  I lost about 2 to 3 pounds a week for the first 8 or 9 months the closer I got to my goal the slower it came off unless I exercised more.

>  > Silly girl, you need to think about a lifestyle change--not a diet.  Beer is full of EMPTY calories, so why would you want to do that to yourself????  You need to make changes in your life and the big one is what you were eating and drinking.  If you don't make those then you haven't changed anything about your lifestyle--and your lifestyle before this surgery is why you were fat.  You can go out with them, you just shouldn't be drinking beer.  What you do from this point forward depends on YOU and only you.  The is part of the relearning that needs to be done.  What are you going to be putting into your new stomach--protein first, fresh veggies and many some fruits, a small amount of GOOD carbs.  You spent a lot of $$$$ to get this tool, so now make the most of it.

>  > It took me about 2 months to be able to swallow my meds.  I stopped using Nexium because it didn't work well for me and I use Prilosec. >  > Take care,> Suzanne>>

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I can only speak for myself. I walk daily and sometimes two times a day. I am 65 years old and just had a bone scan done. I am in good health and I don't worry about fractures. I am now walking with weights on my ankles and wrist for more weight bearing exercise.

Suzanne

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It may or may not be forever. I'm 8 months out and must take it everyday. My local doctor told me a few weeks ago that he has taken it for 20 years and not to worry about it. MarilouOn Oct 11, 2010, at 2:53 PM, wrote:Suzanne,Are you still taking Prilosec? Is this something that we will do the rest of our lives? Before surgery I was on 30mg of Prevacid due to a hiatal hernia & reflux so it may just be me but at 3 months out I did try skipping it and didn't last a day before acid started so I was wondering if this is a forever thing.On Mon, Oct 11, 2010 at 3:31 PM, <SuzanneSH@...> wrote:>> >> Hi Vickie,> > Everyone loses weight at different levels depending on if you are doing any exercise too. I lost about 2 to 3 pounds a week for the first 8 or 9 months the closer I got to my goal the slower it came off unless I exercised more.> > Silly girl, you need to think about a lifestyle change--not a diet. Beer is full of EMPTY calories, so why would you want to do that to yourself???? You need to make changes in your life and the big one is what you were eating and drinking. If you don't make those then you haven't changed anything about your lifestyle--and your lifestyle before this surgery is why you were fat. You can go out with them, you just shouldn't be drinking beer. What you do from this point forward depends on YOU and only you. The is part of the relearning that needs to be done. What are you going to be putting into your new stomach--protein first, fresh veggies and many some fruits, a small amount of GOOD carbs. You spent a lot of $$$$ to get this tool, so now make the most of it.> > It took me about 2 months to be able to swallow my meds. I stopped using Nexium because it didn't work well for me and I use Prilosec. > > Take care,> Suzanne>>

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I still have a few drinks..It may be "empty calories" but I enjoy it. I no longer drink wine, I switched to vodka because there is no carbs in it and mix it with Fuze. There is no reason not to enjoy a few drinks now and again. >> >> Hi Vickie,> > Everyone loses weight at different levels depending on if you are doing any exercise too. I lost about 2 to 3 pounds a week for the first 8 or 9 months the closer I got to my goal the slower it came off unless I exercised more.> > Silly girl, you need to think about a lifestyle change--not a diet. Beer is full of EMPTY calories, so why would you want to do

that to yourself???? You need to make changes in your life and the big one is what you were eating and drinking. If you don't make those then you haven't changed anything about your lifestyle--and your lifestyle before this surgery is why you were fat. You can go out with them, you just shouldn't be drinking beer. What you do from this point forward depends on YOU and only you. The is part of the relearning that needs to be done. What are you going to be putting into your new stomach--protein first, fresh veggies and many some fruits, a small amount of GOOD carbs. You spent a lot of $$$$ to get this tool, so now make the most of it.> > It took me about 2 months to be able to swallow my meds. I stopped using Nexium because it didn't work well for me and I use Prilosec. > > Take care,> Suzanne>>

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No one responded before when I asked whether anyone was concernedwith the higher incidence of fractures in people who take PPI'slong term. This really does concern me. Having had one brokenbone, it was horrific.EdieOn Oct 11, 2010, at 8:09 PM, Marilou stone wrote:It may or may not be forever. I'm 8 months out and must take it everyday. My local doctor told me a few weeks ago that he has taken it for 20 years and not to worry about it. MarilouOn Oct 11, 2010, at 2:53 PM, wrote:Suzanne,Are you still taking Prilosec? Is this something that we will do the rest of our lives? Before surgery I was on 30mg of Prevacid due to a hiatal hernia & reflux so it may just be me but at 3 months out I did try skipping it and didn't last a day before acid started so I was wondering if this is a forever thing.On Mon, Oct 11, 2010 at 3:31 PM, <SuzanneSH@...> wrote:>> >> Hi Vickie,> > Everyone loses weight at different levels depending on if you are doing any exercise too. I lost about 2 to 3 pounds a week for the first 8 or 9 months the closer I got to my goal the slower it came off unless I exercised more.> > Silly girl, you need to think about a lifestyle change--not a diet. Beer is full of EMPTY calories, so why would you want to do that to yourself???? You need to make changes in your life and the big one is what you were eating and drinking. If you don't make those then you haven't changed anything about your lifestyle--and your lifestyle before this surgery is why you were fat. You can go out with them, you just shouldn't be drinking beer. What you do from this point forward depends on YOU and only you. The is part of the relearning that needs to be done. What are you going to be putting into your new stomach--protein first, fresh veggies and many some fruits, a small amount of GOOD carbs. You spent a lot of $$$$ to get this tool, so now make the most of it.> > It took me about 2 months to be able to swallow my meds. I stopped using Nexium because it didn't work well for me and I use Prilosec. > > Take care,> Suzanne>> Edie Wells, CPMFINALLY moving to NC!MidwifeinNC@...

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My doc told me to take calcium, vit D and weight bearing exercise like walking or running. He has taken Prilosec himself for 20 years and says he js not worried. I think its one of those things you have decide for yourself if it's worth the risk or not. Marilou Sent from Marilou's iPadOn Oct 11, 2010, at 6:09 PM, Wells Edythe <midwifeinnc@...> wrote:

No one responded before when I asked whether anyone was concernedwith the higher incidence of fractures in people who take PPI'slong term. This really does concern me. Having had one brokenbone, it was horrific.EdieOn Oct 11, 2010, at 8:09 PM, Marilou stone wrote:It may or may not be forever. I'm 8 months out and must take it everyday. My local doctor told me a few weeks ago that he has taken it for 20 years and not to worry about it. MarilouOn Oct 11, 2010, at 2:53 PM,

wrote:Suzanne,Are you still taking Prilosec? Is this something that we will do the rest of our lives? Before surgery I was on 30mg of Prevacid due to a hiatal hernia & reflux so it may just be me but at 3 months out I did try skipping it and didn't last a day before acid started so I was wondering if this is a forever thing.On Mon, Oct 11, 2010 at 3:31 PM, <SuzanneSH@...> wrote:>> >> Hi Vickie,> > Everyone loses weight at different levels depending on if you are doing any exercise too. I lost about 2 to 3 pounds a week for the first 8 or 9 months the closer I got to my goal the slower it came off unless I exercised more.> > Silly girl, you need to think about a lifestyle change--not a diet. Beer is full of EMPTY calories, so why would you want to do that to yourself???? You need to make changes in your life and the big one is what you were eating and drinking. If you don't make those then you haven't changed anything about your lifestyle--and your lifestyle before this surgery is why you were fat. You can go out with them, you just shouldn't be drinking beer. What you do from this point forward depends on YOU and only you. The is part of the relearning that needs to be

done. What are you going to be putting into your new stomach--protein first, fresh veggies and many some fruits, a small amount of GOOD carbs. You spent a lot of $$$$ to get this tool, so now make the most of it.> > It took me about 2 months to be able to swallow my meds. I stopped using Nexium because it didn't work well for me and I use Prilosec. > > Take care,> Suzanne>> Edie Wells, CPMFINALLY moving to NC!MidwifeinNC@...