Guest guest Posted April 18, 2004 Report Share Posted April 18, 2004 In a message dated 4/18/2004 10:39:23 AM Central Standard Time, p_welborn13@... writes: You have come a long ways baby!!!! Just looked at your pictures and WoW what a difference.No matter what weight you end up at, in my book you are a sucess.You have a window still and it does come off.In fact my 2 yrs were up in Jan and I have still have lost weight so you just keep going,you are doing great!!!! Pat ________________________________________________ Pat, Doll, You are one of my biggest inspirations on this group. I see you still losing after the window, and you like me seem so amazed at the losses. I am a success now. The plastics will just be the icing on the cake to me...LOL.(Or is it gravy jo?) I won't be 2 years until Dec. One thing I have noticed lately is this....I was suggested to try magnesium for muscle pain. It isn't helping the muscle pain, but the bouncing of weight...5-10 lbs have decreased to 1-3 lbs instead...Wonder if it's just a coincidence? in Bama VBG 1982 (lost from 433lbs to 270's) VBG -RNY1996 revision(Lost from 343 to 299) RNY-DS revision Dec 2002 -down 135 lbs (377.7 to 242.2 and still going) Homepage address- http://hometown.aol.com/mdl1031/myhomepage/profile.html Many thanks to Dr. K willing to take on a 3rd timer....LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 24, 2004 Report Share Posted April 24, 2004 In a message dated 4/24/2004 12:59:26 AM Pacific Daylight Time, MDL1031@... writes: > So Ann do you have a date?? I must've missed that post...Dr. K or the wound > > doc? > in Bama Good morning, Mellies! I never found a wound doc, my " date " with Dr. K is next Friday, April 30 (and it is rapidly approaching). Preop is Thursday, April 29. Hugs and blessings, Ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 24, 2004 Report Share Posted April 24, 2004 In a message dated 4/24/2004 10:35:43 AM Central Standard Time, positivelyann@... writes: Good morning, Mellies! I never found a wound doc, my " date " with Dr. K is next Friday, April 30 (and it is rapidly approaching). Preop is Thursday, April 29. Hugs and blessings, Ann __________________________________________________- Crap Ann!! And we had hoped for no more....It will all be for the better...get rid of tghe vac and heal well. Wish I could be there for you. in Bama VBG 1982 (lost from 433lbs to 270's) VBG -RNY1996 revision(Lost from 343 to 299) RNY-DS revision Dec 2002 -down 135 lbs (377.7 to 242.2 and still going) Homepage address- http://hometown.aol.com/mdl1031/myhomepage/profile.html Many thanks to Dr. K willing to take on a 3rd timer....LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2004 Report Share Posted April 25, 2004 In a message dated 4/24/2004 3:34:12 PM Pacific Daylight Time, MDL1031@... writes: > Crap Ann!! And we had hoped for no more....It will all be for the > better...get rid of tghe vac and heal well. Wish I could be there for you. On the upside, I have been rid of the vac for more than a week, and a lot of the pain is going and I am mobile, if leaking! LOL I wish you were here with me, too. Think good thoughts about sisters...grrrr. Hugs and blessings, Ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 9, 2004 Report Share Posted May 9, 2004 In a message dated 5/9/2004 2:14:13 AM Pacific Daylight Time, MDL1031@... writes: > Do you know how > hard it is to sit in a leather chair with a bad hip and get into position to > > fart??G Leave it to you, , to be in such pain and to come up with a hysterically funny line! The hip/leg pain do sound very like my sciatica pain (just missing a few spots). It sounds like the car ride may have caused a flare up even if you didn't notice it at the time. I think you have two courses of action -- do something to break the flare (ER, shot in the hip -- although that might not work because the pain is probably coming from you back, though you don't feel it there). You could try some gentle stretches (which is ALWAYS easier said than done, since it HURTS). Or it may be time for a complete CT scan and see what is happening with your back now. It probably is also time for a DEXA scan so you know your bone density. I hope you get better soon, . I know how debilitating chronic pain is and how terribly depressing it is to live with. Big hugs and blessings, Ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2004 Report Share Posted May 24, 2004 Hi , I'm so sorry your worries about your health continue. No, you don't sound like a hypochondriac, just someone with on-going health care issues. I wish you all the best in finding what is wrong, and I hope Dr. K's office responds to you regarding the referral to the gastroenterologist. I'm glad your prescription medication coverage will start and you will be able to get the medications you need for your health. (Don't break a leg rushing to the pharmacy, though! LOL) Once you get some rest, things will be a little easier, I believe. Ah, my kingdom for unlimited money! I wish you had the money to get the plastics you want...they are SO expensive. I wish you luck with at least getting part of it covered by insurance. (More than the $900.) Hugs and blessings, Ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2004 Report Share Posted June 1, 2004 In a message dated 6/1/2004 3:11:55 AM Central Standard Time, moobabies2003@... writes: Wrapping my arms all the way around you (because I easily can) jumping up and down shrieking with delight at the New Mel. Jo _______________________________________________ Wrapping arms around me...LOL....You have to see the other pic....Will post it now! This one was Tom's Idea....You know what...except my face, I can't tell much difference since Christmas. But it has been 30 lbs(6 months...Hey, that averages 5 a month...Hmmmm) in Bama VBG 1982 (lost from 433lbs to 270's) VBG -RNY1996 revision(Lost from 343 to 299) RNY-DS revision Dec 2002 -down 141 lbs (377.7 to 236 and still going) Homepage address- _http://hometown.aol.com/mdl1031/myhomepage/profile.html_ (http://hometown.aol.com/mdl1031/myhomepage/profile.html) Many thanks to Dr. K willing to take on a 3rd timer....LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2004 Report Share Posted June 1, 2004 In a message dated 6/1/2004 3:11:55 AM Central Standard Time, moobabies2003@... writes: Wrapping my arms all the way around you (because I easily can) jumping up and down shrieking with delight at the New Mel. Jo _______________________________________________ Wrapping arms around me...LOL....You have to see the other pic....Will post it now! This one was Tom's Idea....You know what...except my face, I can't tell much difference since Christmas. But it has been 30 lbs(6 months...Hey, that averages 5 a month...Hmmmm) in Bama VBG 1982 (lost from 433lbs to 270's) VBG -RNY1996 revision(Lost from 343 to 299) RNY-DS revision Dec 2002 -down 141 lbs (377.7 to 236 and still going) Homepage address- _http://hometown.aol.com/mdl1031/myhomepage/profile.html_ (http://hometown.aol.com/mdl1031/myhomepage/profile.html) Many thanks to Dr. K willing to take on a 3rd timer....LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2004 Report Share Posted June 1, 2004 In a message dated 6/1/2004 11:29:31 PM Central Standard Time, p_welborn13@... writes: I love the picture of you and Tom,Gosh you are looking soooo good!!!!! God bless, Pat Oh yea,Tom too....lol __________________________________________________________ Thanks Pat, We were standing there and he just grabbed me and wrapped his arms around me. I was going to just stand there...LOL. took the pic. I think the area behind the mall is so pretty. If it had been over some you would have seen the river and the mountains in the background. in Bama VBG 1982 (lost from 433lbs to 270's) VBG -RNY1996 revision(Lost from 343 to 299) RNY-DS revision Dec 2002 -down 141 lbs (377.7 to 236 and still going) Homepage address- _http://hometown.aol.com/mdl1031/myhomepage/profile.html_ (http://hometown.aol.com/mdl1031/myhomepage/profile.html) Many thanks to Dr. K willing to take on a 3rd timer....LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2004 Report Share Posted June 1, 2004 In a message dated 6/2/2004 12:34:30 AM Central Standard Time, moobabies2003@... writes: You really can't see the difference between these pics and the Xmas pics????? lol...I'm really not surprised, sort of a mental condition that comes with this surgery..heeheeeeee. Truely there is quite a bit of difference. And from what I can see...your REAL close to the tummy tuck being all you need to finish off the weightloss. And a batwingectomy to put the cherry on top! ____________________________________________ We called BC/BS today, and they " have no info about my request. I wonder if that means the doc hasn't sent it or they aren't aknowledging it? I'm having flashbacks of my DS fight, I ought to sue the SOBs for post traumatic stress disorder...LOL. The arms are the worst. All my weight is in my ass now, When I lie down, I am so boney in places. My hips, my chest, and pelvis, but all the skin and tissues are hiding it. If I had the body lift and arms, I'd be happy if I never lost another pound. I feel like I'd be about 50 lbs lighter if the arms were normal...LOL(Exaggeration here!) What is the most you've heard of lost in arms? I figure a minimum of 3 lbs each. in Bama VBG 1982 (lost from 433lbs to 270's) VBG -RNY1996 revision(Lost from 343 to 299) RNY-DS revision Dec 2002 -down 141 lbs (377.7 to 236 and still going) Homepage address- _http://hometown.aol.com/mdl1031/myhomepage/profile.html_ (http://hometown.aol.com/mdl1031/myhomepage/profile.html) Many thanks to Dr. K willing to take on a 3rd timer....LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2004 Report Share Posted June 1, 2004 _______________________________________________ > Wrapping arms around me...LOL....You have to see the other pic....Will post > it now! This one was Tom's Idea....You know what...except my face, I can't > tell much difference since Christmas. ========================== Mel...Tom's arms ARE all the way around you! See I told you so!!! You really can't see the difference between these pics and the Xmas pics????? lol...I'm really not surprised, sort of a mental condition that comes with this surgery..heeheeeeee. Truely there is quite a bit of difference. And from what I can see...your REAL close to the tummy tuck being all you need to finish off the weightloss. And a batwingectomy to put the cherry on top! I am so pleased and impressed with your progress...the last 30 pounds have made as much difference in your looks as the firt 100 did. Your kicking some major revision butt!!! Hugs Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 14, 2004 Report Share Posted June 14, 2004 But I am blessed to have Angels around me that help. Without them I would have a very hard time doing this... Mel,in fact if you would be so kind as to email me your add. you just might get one of those cards sometime...lol Pat > > > > ____________________________________________ > Pat , > Your such a Doll to do all of this. We're so lucky to have you around! > > in Bama > VBG 1982 (lost from 433lbs to 270's) > VBG -RNY1996 revision(Lost from 343 to 299) > RNY-DS revision Dec 2002 -down 141 lbs (377.7 to 236 and still going) > Homepage address- _http://hometown.aol.com/mdl1031/myhomepage/profile.html_ > (http://hometown.aol.com/mdl1031/myhomepage/profile.html) > Many thanks to Dr. K willing to take on a 3rd timer....LOL > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 15, 2004 Report Share Posted June 15, 2004 In a message dated 6/14/2004 10:25:21 PM Central Standard Time, p_welborn13@... writes: But I am blessed to have Angels around me that help. Without them I would have a very hard time doing this... Mel,in fact if you would be so kind as to email me your add. you just might get one of those cards sometime...lol Pat ______________________________________________________- Will do Pat...I was just thinking of you, I can't sleep and watched the Family plots that you suggested....It's interesting. I'm just nosey enough that i'd like to see more details of what they're doing than just talking about it. I had thought about being a mortician at one time...LOL. At least you don't have the cients in your face all the time....But I bet the families are hell on wheels sometimes...That's why I never wanted pediatric nursing, could handle the kids, but the momma's ...well I couldn't handle the momma's. in Bama VBG 1982 (lost from 433lbs to 270's) VBG -RNY1996 revision(Lost from 343 to 299) RNY-DS revision Dec 2002 -down 141 lbs (377.7 to 236 and still going) Homepage address- _http://hometown.aol.com/mdl1031/myhomepage/profile.html_ (http://hometown.aol.com/mdl1031/myhomepage/profile.html) Many thanks to Dr. K willing to take on a 3rd timer....LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 15, 2004 Report Share Posted June 15, 2004 I was going to ask you today if you watched it..The family alone are enough to make you laugh..That Dad is something else..First time I have seen the Mom on the show,but sometimes I forget to watch it..I do like Airlines also,it can be quite funny,some of the things they have to put up with. Have a great day and God bless Pat > > > > ______________________________________________________- > Will do Pat...I was just thinking of you, I can't sleep and watched the > Family plots that you suggested....It's interesting. I'm just nosey enough that > i'd like to see more details of what they're doing than just talking about it. > I had thought about being a mortician at one time...LOL. At least you don't > have the cients in your face all the time....But I bet the families are hell > on wheels sometimes...That's why I never wanted pediatric nursing, could > handle the kids, but the momma's ...well I couldn't handle the momma's. > > in Bama > VBG 1982 (lost from 433lbs to 270's) > VBG -RNY1996 revision(Lost from 343 to 299) > RNY-DS revision Dec 2002 -down 141 lbs (377.7 to 236 and still going) > Homepage address- _http://hometown.aol.com/mdl1031/myhomepage/profile.html_ > (http://hometown.aol.com/mdl1031/myhomepage/profile.html) > Many thanks to Dr. K willing to take on a 3rd timer....LOL > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 15, 2004 Report Share Posted June 15, 2004 I was going to ask you today if you watched it..The family alone are enough to make you laugh..That Dad is something else..First time I have seen the Mom on the show,but sometimes I forget to watch it..I do like Airlines also,it can be quite funny,some of the things they have to put up with. Have a great day and God bless Pat > > > > ______________________________________________________- > Will do Pat...I was just thinking of you, I can't sleep and watched the > Family plots that you suggested....It's interesting. I'm just nosey enough that > i'd like to see more details of what they're doing than just talking about it. > I had thought about being a mortician at one time...LOL. At least you don't > have the cients in your face all the time....But I bet the families are hell > on wheels sometimes...That's why I never wanted pediatric nursing, could > handle the kids, but the momma's ...well I couldn't handle the momma's. > > in Bama > VBG 1982 (lost from 433lbs to 270's) > VBG -RNY1996 revision(Lost from 343 to 299) > RNY-DS revision Dec 2002 -down 141 lbs (377.7 to 236 and still going) > Homepage address- _http://hometown.aol.com/mdl1031/myhomepage/profile.html_ > (http://hometown.aol.com/mdl1031/myhomepage/profile.html) > Many thanks to Dr. K willing to take on a 3rd timer....LOL > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 15, 2004 Report Share Posted June 15, 2004 I was going to ask you today if you watched it..The family alone are enough to make you laugh..That Dad is something else..First time I have seen the Mom on the show,but sometimes I forget to watch it..I do like Airlines also,it can be quite funny,some of the things they have to put up with. Have a great day and God bless Pat > > > > ______________________________________________________- > Will do Pat...I was just thinking of you, I can't sleep and watched the > Family plots that you suggested....It's interesting. I'm just nosey enough that > i'd like to see more details of what they're doing than just talking about it. > I had thought about being a mortician at one time...LOL. At least you don't > have the cients in your face all the time....But I bet the families are hell > on wheels sometimes...That's why I never wanted pediatric nursing, could > handle the kids, but the momma's ...well I couldn't handle the momma's. > > in Bama > VBG 1982 (lost from 433lbs to 270's) > VBG -RNY1996 revision(Lost from 343 to 299) > RNY-DS revision Dec 2002 -down 141 lbs (377.7 to 236 and still going) > Homepage address- _http://hometown.aol.com/mdl1031/myhomepage/profile.html_ > (http://hometown.aol.com/mdl1031/myhomepage/profile.html) > Many thanks to Dr. K willing to take on a 3rd timer....LOL > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2006 Report Share Posted March 14, 2006 Lovely Maree... Stuff advise from other people, (my apologies to your daughter!). I never listen anymore to what people say. Everyone has wonderful advise on how I could loose weight... don't eat, exercise etc.. Yeah Right !!!!!!!! We don't think like that do we! Some people are so thoughtless. It is definately an addiction. I told my surgeon that I had the opposite to anorexia, and how come I wasn't treated like those poor people are treated??? I am a food addict. I would not have admitted that until I met everyone on this message board. I have always eaten in solitude and in private. I never ate in front of people. Anorexics do the same in reverse... eat in front of people and rid themselves of it later. We eat behind closed doors. Maree... you will never go back to what you were. Mel >> No Mel, you CAN eat mushrooms but I had thought of them as soft food > but they seem to have a rubbery texture now I have a band. I eat them > but cut them really small and chew a lot.> No, I didn't kick anything, that would have been anger I was just > really sad.> Still am, I told my daughter this morning and she gave me all the diet > and excercise advice. > Again, I tried to explain that this food addiction for me is like > alcohol to an alcoholic, I am unable to control it and that is the > reason I am so upset.> I know I have never been long term sucessful in the past and I know I > won't be in the future either without the help of the band.> I have loved this band, but now...> No more clothes swaps for me, I know in my heart I'll be wearing all > those big tents again and I bloody hate the thought.> M.> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2006 Report Share Posted March 14, 2006 Lovely Maree... Stuff advise from other people, (my apologies to your daughter!). I never listen anymore to what people say. Everyone has wonderful advise on how I could loose weight... don't eat, exercise etc.. Yeah Right !!!!!!!! We don't think like that do we! Some people are so thoughtless. It is definately an addiction. I told my surgeon that I had the opposite to anorexia, and how come I wasn't treated like those poor people are treated??? I am a food addict. I would not have admitted that until I met everyone on this message board. I have always eaten in solitude and in private. I never ate in front of people. Anorexics do the same in reverse... eat in front of people and rid themselves of it later. We eat behind closed doors. Maree... you will never go back to what you were. Mel >> No Mel, you CAN eat mushrooms but I had thought of them as soft food > but they seem to have a rubbery texture now I have a band. I eat them > but cut them really small and chew a lot.> No, I didn't kick anything, that would have been anger I was just > really sad.> Still am, I told my daughter this morning and she gave me all the diet > and excercise advice. > Again, I tried to explain that this food addiction for me is like > alcohol to an alcoholic, I am unable to control it and that is the > reason I am so upset.> I know I have never been long term sucessful in the past and I know I > won't be in the future either without the help of the band.> I have loved this band, but now...> No more clothes swaps for me, I know in my heart I'll be wearing all > those big tents again and I bloody hate the thought.> M.> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 16, 2006 Report Share Posted March 16, 2006 Maree... I think this is the first time I have smiled all day... and I think I laughed quite loudly. I know... Bugger them all!!!!! I think that I feel better now. Your right! You are absolutely right Maree... I am going to cancel the "emergency" appointment with her next week... the one to keep a check on me cause I am sooooo bad.. LOL. And here I was thinking how good I was not eating bloody battered fish... ya just gotta laugh. Ok... its all good. I will be fine and I am going to get over myself and build that bridge... to get over. Love you Maree... you really honestly have made my day. Mel >> Buggar the dietician, forget about her or you'll end up as sour as > me, buggar what you 'used' to eat and buggar the diet. It's just a > whole new way of eating, the past is gone and the present is your > concern only. I have never dieted but because I want good results I > watch what I put in my mouth more than I would have normally. A > piece of battered fish one day will mean a green salad the next. I > have only ever managed one good meal a day. Everything will change > when you get fill and will change again each subsequent fill. From > your lists of foods I am thinking it is harder for you because you > seem to eat so damded well. Smoked salmon omlette? Never had it,I > must be the most boring consumer of food ever. Yum Cha-never been. > Chocolate mouse-twice ever.In the beginning it is difficult, my > initial period was over Christmas and I did loose but the Dr. wasn't > happy, not enough he said. Well, to me a loss is a damded good > result, no matter if it's 0.25kilo or 5 kilo, it's coming off. I > have only lost 3 kilos since Christmas, the reason I went to the Dr. > the other day, but who am I kidding, I never lost anything in 28 > years before the band, only gained. This will work for you, it's > frustrating until you get fill and learn to grow accustomed to what > you can eat. It sounds like your covering all the necessary food > groups so please try not to be too disgusted with it all, not just > yet. I told you in the beginning that you had a good chance of being > 10 kilo lighter by the Italy trip and I haven't changed my mind. > Persevere, hard but like I said earlier, what alternative? Good > luck Grasshopper (as has named you). Also, if you try nuts > for protein, and I do often, cashews are better for the band. Now, > there is a bonus! hehe. Maree> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2006 Report Share Posted March 27, 2006 I'm taking your advice and heading to the club. I might go to the coast for a few days too. I have to be home Saturday for a farewell lunch as my darling brother, whom I adore, and his wife are heading off (3rd time) around Oz for 2 years. I will need strength and stamina to face the masses on Tuesday so might use the between time as r & r. M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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