Guest guest Posted February 28, 2002 Report Share Posted February 28, 2002 Welcome ! My surgery is next week..I leave Sunday for Baton Rouge where my surgery will be..SOOOOO in saying all of that I am melting into a worthless bowl of jelly..lol SO I may not say much..but welcome just the same! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2002 Report Share Posted February 28, 2002 HI and welcome to this group there is a wealth of information here for those who want to learn and I also belong to another group and they don't want protein and they want to use Tums instead of calcium citrate and I could say more but this sis not what you asked for anyway I want to be healthy so I get my health stuff here from my Mom and sisters and brothers Introduction - Long Hi All, I was reading Tina's " GOOD NEWS " email and thought it was time I wrote. First.......Congrats Tina! We have the same doctor. I'm having WLS on March 29th at Torrance Memorial Hospital in California with Dr. Owens. He sure gets around. I like him, too! A little about myself. I am 47 yrs. old. Have one daughter and two beautiful granddaughters 2 and 3 yrs. old. I'm 5'3 " at 270 lbs. BMI 47. I went to my doctor concerned about sleep and breathing problems, bad knees and back. I have rheumatoid arthritis, but for the most part it is in remission right now. My doctor wanted me to start yet ANOTHER diet. She works her butt off everyday exercising. I told her I was 47 yrs. old and have dieted most of my life and...............I'm still fat. I told her I was scared about poor health and she suggested WLS. I was so surprised. She wasn't a 100% on it, but she said she would start the process since it takes so long and I could research the surgery in the meantime. Next thing I know I have a date with the surgeon. Filled out my paperwork and was approved the same day it was submitted to my IPA. It really threw me for a loop. I just sat there and cried. Mixed emotions of fear and happiness. I feel so bad when I hear of those who have been fighting the insurance companies and their GP's for the right to have this (for many) life saving surgery. I was prepared for a fight, but there was no one to fight with. Please don't give up. It's your life. I've read where the only way someone got approved was after hiring a lawyer. I know everyone can't afford that, but thank God for this group of supportive and knowledgeable members. There is a wealth of information here and on the net. I should mention that I have since found out that my doctor has a contract with my IPA and that just about everyone who uses him and has Blue Cross of California gets approved. If anyone wants more info you can check him out at www.obesityhelp.com or feel free to write to me at cinlyn1@... if I can be of any help. This is the best part.................while I was reading about Dr. Owens on obesityhelp.com I found a post from a dear friend that I had lost touch with. I wrote her and found out she was also waiting for approval from her insurance co. Her GP would not recommend her and she had already been turned down once. We were more than excited to reconnect! When we told our story to Dr. Owens office staff they suggested we try and schedule our surgery on the same date. Long story, short, it happened, we are both scheduled on the same day, one after the other and we are going to try and room together. The hard part is telling my friends and work. My best friend is freaking out and says I will die of malnutrition. My work knows I'm taking off for major surgery, but assumes it's because of female problems and is very concerned about me. Told me to take off as much time as I need. I intend to explain to my boss, but she works in another facility and I want to tell her in person but I haven't had a chance yet. I have a feeling she will not be thrilled to cover for me at my office for " elective " surgery. I'm a nervous wreck over telling her and trying to explain why this isn't just " elective " surgery. Anyway.......thanks for listening! I am so impressed with this group of loving, supportive people. I've learned so much here! Thank You Everyone! in California Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2002 Report Share Posted February 28, 2002 Hi , Thank you for the " Welcome " . I understand what you are saying. I belong to three email groups and have listened closely. This group has given me the most information, although the others arn't bad, just not as active. My doctor will have me on fluids for the first 4 weeks. I will buy the protein drinks from him for that time period. After that I will be checking out the samples from, I believe it is " vitalady " in California surgery date: 3/29/02 HI and welcome to this group there is a wealth of information here for those who want to learn and I also belong to another group and they don't want protein and they want to use Tums instead of calcium citrate and I could say more but this sis not what you asked for anyway I want to be healthy so I get my health stuff here from my Mom and sisters and brothers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2002 Report Share Posted February 28, 2002 CINDY--Welcome to our lovely group; you already fit right in! I'm sending you some of my info sheets in case they might help... I'll write more later (I'm trying to work off a cold here!), but your letter was so nice, I just had to say I'm so glad you joined up! Love, Ava Lee In GastricBypass-InfoCentral@y..., " " <cinlyn1@c...> wrote: > Hi All, > > I was reading Tina's " GOOD NEWS " email and thought it was time I wrote. First.......Congrats Tina! We have the same doctor. I'm having WLS on March 29th at Torrance Memorial Hospital in California with Dr. Owens. He sure gets around. I like him, too! > > A little about myself. I am 47 yrs. old. Have one daughter and two beautiful granddaughters 2 and 3 yrs. old. I'm 5'3 " at 270 lbs. BMI 47. I went to my doctor concerned about sleep and breathing problems, bad knees and back. I have rheumatoid arthritis, but for the most part it is in remission right now. My doctor wanted me to start yet ANOTHER diet. She works her butt off everyday exercising. I told her I was 47 yrs. old and have dieted most of my life and...............I'm still fat. I told her I was scared about poor health and she suggested WLS. I was so surprised. She wasn't a 100% on it, but she said she would start the process since it takes so long and I could research the surgery in the meantime. Next thing I know I have a date with the surgeon. Filled out my paperwork and was approved the same day it was submitted to my IPA. It really threw me for a loop. I just sat there and cried. Mixed emotions of fear and happiness. > > I feel so bad when I hear of those who have been fighting the insurance companies and their GP's for the right to have this (for many) life saving surgery. I was prepared for a fight, but there was no one to fight with. Please don't give up. It's your life. I've read where the only way someone got approved was after hiring a lawyer. I know everyone can't afford that, but thank God for this group of supportive and knowledgeable members. There is a wealth of information here and on the net. I should mention that I have since found out that my doctor has a contract with my IPA and that just about everyone who uses him and has Blue Cross of California gets approved. If anyone wants more info you can check him out at www.obesityhelp.com or feel free to write to me at cinlyn1@c... if I can be of any help. > > This is the best part.................while I was reading about Dr. Owens on obesityhelp.com I found a post from a dear friend that I had lost touch with. I wrote her and found out she was also waiting for approval from her insurance co. Her GP would not recommend her and she had already been turned down once. We were more than excited to reconnect! When we told our story to Dr. Owens office staff they suggested we try and schedule our surgery on the same date. Long story, short, it happened, we are both scheduled on the same day, one after the other and we are going to try and room together. > > The hard part is telling my friends and work. My best friend is freaking out and says I will die of malnutrition. My work knows I'm taking off for major surgery, but assumes it's because of female problems and is very concerned about me. Told me to take off as much time as I need. I intend to explain to my boss, but she works in another facility and I want to tell her in person but I haven't had a chance yet. I have a feeling she will not be thrilled to cover for me at my office for " elective " surgery. I'm a nervous wreck over telling her and trying to explain why this isn't just " elective " surgery. > > Anyway.......thanks for listening! I am so impressed with this group of loving, supportive people. I've learned so much here! > > Thank You Everyone! > in California > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2002 Report Share Posted February 28, 2002 Hi Ava Lee, Thank you for the warm welcome and for sending all that information. I'm an information junkie, lol! I really appreciate words of wisdom from those who have gone before me. ly, I don't know what I would do without this group to gleem from. I have been so amazed at the consistently supportive people here. I was so stunned when I got accepted so fast that I couldn't really talk to anyone. Think I have come back down to earth now. I hope you are feeling better real soon!!! in California Surgery date: 3/29/02 Re: Introduction - Long CINDY--Welcome to our lovely group; you already fit right in! I'm sending you some of my info sheets in case they might help... I'll write more later (I'm trying to work off a cold here!), but your letter was so nice, I just had to say I'm so glad you joined up! Love, Ava Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2002 Report Share Posted February 28, 2002 Hi ! LOL! Glad to hear you are so close to your date! Thanks for the welcome, I wish you well in California Surgery date: 3/29/02 Re: Re: Introduction - Long Welcome ! My surgery is next week..I leave Sunday for Baton Rouge where my surgery will be..SOOOOO in saying all of that I am melting into a worthless bowl of jelly..lol SO I may not say much..but welcome just the same! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2002 Report Share Posted February 28, 2002 CINDY--Thank you for your kind words; they mean an awful lot to and I! We started GBIC with the idea of a loving, informative, supportive line--and we've got one with all you wonderful gals! Please write in anytime to me or the board! Love, Ava Lee In GastricBypass-InfoCentral@y..., " " <cinlyn1@c...> wrote: > Hi Ava Lee, > > Thank you for the warm welcome and for sending all that information. I'm an information junkie, lol! I really appreciate words of wisdom from those who have gone before me. ly, I don't know what I would do without this group to gleem from. I have been so amazed at the consistently supportive people here. > > I was so stunned when I got accepted so fast that I couldn't really talk to anyone. Think I have come back down to earth now. > > I hope you are feeling better real soon!!! > > in California > Surgery date: 3/29/02 > > Re: Introduction - Long > > > CINDY--Welcome to our lovely group; you already fit right in! I'm > sending you some of my info sheets in case they might help... I'll > write more later (I'm trying to work off a cold here!), but your > letter was so nice, I just had to say I'm so glad you joined up! > > Love, Ava Lee > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2002 Report Share Posted February 28, 2002 What product does he sell, she asks curiously? Thanks, http://www.vitalady.com For info on PayPal, click this link: https://secure.paypal.com/affil/pal=vitalady%40bigfoot.com Re: Introduction - Long Hi , Thank you for the " Welcome " . I understand what you are saying. I belong to three email groups and have listened closely. This group has given me the most information, although the others arn't bad, just not as active. My doctor will have me on fluids for the first 4 weeks. I will buy the protein drinks from him for that time period. After that I will be checking out the samples from, I believe it is " vitalady " in California surgery date: 3/29/02 HI and welcome to this group there is a wealth of information here for those who want to learn and I also belong to another group and they don't want protein and they want to use Tums instead of calcium citrate and I could say more but this sis not what you asked for anyway I want to be healthy so I get my health stuff here from my Mom and sisters and brothers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2002 Report Share Posted March 1, 2002 In a message dated 3/1/02 6:00:40 PM Eastern Standard Time, oakridgeranch@... writes: > I just have one question, ok, maybe 2 > 1) Why doesn't anyone ever answer my questions? > 2) Has anyone ever lost just 50 lbs and quit loosing? I am 262 lbs and > having > a hard time dropping more. > Tracey, I am sorry I don't know the answers! I am having my RNY next > week..then I will have more experience. I hope you get an answer though! > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2002 Report Share Posted March 1, 2002 In a message dated 3/1/02 6:00:40 PM Eastern Standard Time, oakridgeranch@... writes: > I just have one question, ok, maybe 2 > 1) Why doesn't anyone ever answer my questions? > 2) Has anyone ever lost just 50 lbs and quit loosing? I am 262 lbs and > having > a hard time dropping more. > Tracey, I am sorry I don't know the answers! I am having my RNY next > week..then I will have more experience. I hope you get an answer though! > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2002 Report Share Posted March 1, 2002 In a message dated 3/1/02 6:00:40 PM Eastern Standard Time, oakridgeranch@... writes: > I just have one question, ok, maybe 2 > 1) Why doesn't anyone ever answer my questions? > 2) Has anyone ever lost just 50 lbs and quit loosing? I am 262 lbs and > having > a hard time dropping more. > Tracey, I am sorry I don't know the answers! I am having my RNY next > week..then I will have more experience. I hope you get an answer though! > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2002 Report Share Posted March 1, 2002 Dear , I didnt respond to your question because I dont have an answer.. If you have stopped losing weight, I suggest that you might want to call your doctor and get his/ her opinion on what needs to be done to determine why your weight loss has stopped.. Take care.. let us know Hugs, open RNY 12/12/00 revision 04/18/01 revision 02/07/02 sw392 cw 218 -174 5'6 l Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2002 Report Share Posted March 1, 2002 You are more than welcome girl I am always happy to help out . That is a great idea to find out what they are and post back here ! Re: Introduction - Long Yes Hon it is vitalady at www.vitalady.com and be sure to try her sugar free syrups too I really like the cookie dough and the chocolate Macadamia nut . this group has been wonderful to me from day one . I would also think it would be good to get your samples now reason being if your protein level is up that means better healing after surgery . Good luck and keep us posted . When did you say your surgery is ? You will need an angel when it gets closer to time ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2002 Report Share Posted March 1, 2002 You are more than welcome girl I am always happy to help out . That is a great idea to find out what they are and post back here ! Re: Introduction - Long Yes Hon it is vitalady at www.vitalady.com and be sure to try her sugar free syrups too I really like the cookie dough and the chocolate Macadamia nut . this group has been wonderful to me from day one . I would also think it would be good to get your samples now reason being if your protein level is up that means better healing after surgery . Good luck and keep us posted . When did you say your surgery is ? You will need an angel when it gets closer to time ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2002 Report Share Posted March 1, 2002 we try to never fight on this board ! Re: Introduction - Long Hi , Thank you for the " Welcome " ! I spent a month in Brunswick, GA many years ago. 1988 to be exact. We met so many warm, friendly people there Are you near that area? I was wondering if you had a website where you have talked about your revisions. I don't expect you to repeat information you have probably shared here already, but I am curious as to what you have been through. I have been on egroups before for other subjects like crocheting. I have been on this list for about 2 weeks, but wasn't sure if I should post. My experience has been that people fight all the time and I didn't want to get involved just to leave a few days later. I truely feel I can speak freely here and it amazes me. I'm not saying that people should always agree, I know I have learned from people I didn't agree with at first. BUT, I have seen some pretty ugly flame wars. Thank you again!!! So glad I joined this group in California Surgery date: 03/29/02 Dear , I want to welcome you too.. I have been in Washington state for several weeks and flew home about the time you joined the group.. home being GA.. Anyways, I am beginning to return to Eastern time and be more alert and aware of what I am reading these days.. so welcome..Ask questions, seek opinions on whatever is on your mind, share your feelings, just feel a part. Hugs, open RNY 12/12/00 revision 04/18/01 revision 02/07/02 sw392 cw 218 -174 5'6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2002 Report Share Posted March 1, 2002 we try to never fight on this board ! Re: Introduction - Long Hi , Thank you for the " Welcome " ! I spent a month in Brunswick, GA many years ago. 1988 to be exact. We met so many warm, friendly people there Are you near that area? I was wondering if you had a website where you have talked about your revisions. I don't expect you to repeat information you have probably shared here already, but I am curious as to what you have been through. I have been on egroups before for other subjects like crocheting. I have been on this list for about 2 weeks, but wasn't sure if I should post. My experience has been that people fight all the time and I didn't want to get involved just to leave a few days later. I truely feel I can speak freely here and it amazes me. I'm not saying that people should always agree, I know I have learned from people I didn't agree with at first. BUT, I have seen some pretty ugly flame wars. Thank you again!!! So glad I joined this group in California Surgery date: 03/29/02 Dear , I want to welcome you too.. I have been in Washington state for several weeks and flew home about the time you joined the group.. home being GA.. Anyways, I am beginning to return to Eastern time and be more alert and aware of what I am reading these days.. so welcome..Ask questions, seek opinions on whatever is on your mind, share your feelings, just feel a part. Hugs, open RNY 12/12/00 revision 04/18/01 revision 02/07/02 sw392 cw 218 -174 5'6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2002 Report Share Posted March 1, 2002 1) Why doesn't anyone ever answer my questions? Did I miss something? I am pre-surgery, so if it was something post..... I don't know.... YET. 2) Has anyone ever lost just 50 lbs and quit loosing? I am 262 lbs and having a hard time dropping more. I have heard it said several times to go back to the beginning again. what you did in the beginning that worked. If your on a plateau, I have heard others say they were on a plateau for 6 weeks or so. Increase exercise. Hugs, Romero --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.325 / Virus Database: 182 - Release Date: 2/19/02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2002 Report Share Posted March 1, 2002 <<Why doesn't anyone ever answer my questions?>> I don't remember seeing your question before. Sorry. I think my email goblins probably ate it. <G> <<2) Has anyone ever lost just 50 lbs and quit loosing? I am 262 lbs and having a hard time dropping more.>> Sounds like you're on a plateau. Have you been drinking protein? How about water? Seems that if you up your intake of these it helps break the plateau. No milk or sugars... right? And watch your intake of carbs (pasta, rice, etc.), 'cause those will sneak up on ya fur sure. SuzieB :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2002 Report Share Posted March 1, 2002 JULIE--We don't mostly have trouble getting questions answered here, hon... I usually suggest that gals look in our file section first; we have tons of good info there! Then, if they still have questions, ask one or two questions at most per post; more are apt to be overwhelming and some folks won't have time for a long answer and will just skip the whole thing. It DOES help if you develop a personal relationship with some of the gals on the board (I know I can always ask Vic///Theresa etc. and they HAVE to answer me on pain of a beating! LOL!) And, of course, how we approach folks makes a difference in their response too... We DO try to be there for everyone, but it's not always possible. That's when we turn on our understanding, forgiving nature and promise to bake somebody something (SF of course!) If you have a really important issue, put 'really important' in your subject line-- stand up and scream in other words--and that should help! Love, Ava Lee In GastricBypass-InfoCentral@y..., " Romero " <noliptoday@m...> wrote: > > 1) Why doesn't anyone ever answer my questions? > > Did I miss something? I am pre-surgery, so if it was something post..... I don't know.... YET. > > 2) Has anyone ever lost just 50 lbs and quit loosing? I am 262 lbs and > having > a hard time dropping more. > > I have heard it said several times to go back to the beginning again. what you did in the beginning that worked. If your on a plateau, I have heard others say they were on a plateau for 6 weeks or so. Increase exercise. > Hugs, Romero > > > > > --- > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.325 / Virus Database: 182 - Release Date: 2/19/02 > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2002 Report Share Posted March 1, 2002 I just have one question, ok, maybe 2 1) Why doesn't anyone ever answer my questions? 2) Has anyone ever lost just 50 lbs and quit loosing? I am 262 lbs and having a hard time dropping more. Tracey Re: Introduction - Long > > > Hi , > > Thank you for the " Welcome " ! I spent a month in Brunswick, GA many years ago. 1988 to be exact. We met so many warm, friendly people there Are you near that area? I was wondering if you had a website where you have talked about your revisions. I don't expect you to repeat information you have probably shared here already, but I am curious as to what you have been through. > > I have been on egroups before for other subjects like crocheting. I have been on this list for about 2 weeks, but wasn't sure if I should post. My experience has been that people fight all the time and I didn't want to get involved just to leave a few days later. I truely feel I can speak freely here and it amazes me. I'm not saying that people should always agree, I know I have learned from people I didn't agree with at first. BUT, I have seen some pretty ugly flame wars. > > Thank you again!!! So glad I joined this group > > in California > Surgery date: 03/29/02 > > > Dear , > I want to welcome you too.. I have been in Washington state for several > weeks and flew home about the time you joined the group.. home being GA.. > Anyways, I am beginning to return to Eastern time and be more alert and > aware of what I am reading these days.. so welcome..Ask questions, seek > opinions on whatever is on your mind, share your feelings, just feel a part. > > > Hugs, > > open RNY 12/12/00 > revision 04/18/01 > revision 02/07/02 > sw392 > cw 218 > -174 > 5'6 > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2002 Report Share Posted March 1, 2002 I just have one question, ok, maybe 2 1) Why doesn't anyone ever answer my questions? 2) Has anyone ever lost just 50 lbs and quit loosing? I am 262 lbs and having a hard time dropping more. Tracey Re: Introduction - Long > > > Hi , > > Thank you for the " Welcome " ! I spent a month in Brunswick, GA many years ago. 1988 to be exact. We met so many warm, friendly people there Are you near that area? I was wondering if you had a website where you have talked about your revisions. I don't expect you to repeat information you have probably shared here already, but I am curious as to what you have been through. > > I have been on egroups before for other subjects like crocheting. I have been on this list for about 2 weeks, but wasn't sure if I should post. My experience has been that people fight all the time and I didn't want to get involved just to leave a few days later. I truely feel I can speak freely here and it amazes me. I'm not saying that people should always agree, I know I have learned from people I didn't agree with at first. BUT, I have seen some pretty ugly flame wars. > > Thank you again!!! So glad I joined this group > > in California > Surgery date: 03/29/02 > > > Dear , > I want to welcome you too.. I have been in Washington state for several > weeks and flew home about the time you joined the group.. home being GA.. > Anyways, I am beginning to return to Eastern time and be more alert and > aware of what I am reading these days.. so welcome..Ask questions, seek > opinions on whatever is on your mind, share your feelings, just feel a part. > > > Hugs, > > open RNY 12/12/00 > revision 04/18/01 > revision 02/07/02 > sw392 > cw 218 > -174 > 5'6 > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2002 Report Share Posted March 1, 2002 I just have one question, ok, maybe 2 1) Why doesn't anyone ever answer my questions? 2) Has anyone ever lost just 50 lbs and quit loosing? I am 262 lbs and having a hard time dropping more. Tracey Re: Introduction - Long > > > Hi , > > Thank you for the " Welcome " ! I spent a month in Brunswick, GA many years ago. 1988 to be exact. We met so many warm, friendly people there Are you near that area? I was wondering if you had a website where you have talked about your revisions. I don't expect you to repeat information you have probably shared here already, but I am curious as to what you have been through. > > I have been on egroups before for other subjects like crocheting. I have been on this list for about 2 weeks, but wasn't sure if I should post. My experience has been that people fight all the time and I didn't want to get involved just to leave a few days later. I truely feel I can speak freely here and it amazes me. I'm not saying that people should always agree, I know I have learned from people I didn't agree with at first. BUT, I have seen some pretty ugly flame wars. > > Thank you again!!! So glad I joined this group > > in California > Surgery date: 03/29/02 > > > Dear , > I want to welcome you too.. I have been in Washington state for several > weeks and flew home about the time you joined the group.. home being GA.. > Anyways, I am beginning to return to Eastern time and be more alert and > aware of what I am reading these days.. so welcome..Ask questions, seek > opinions on whatever is on your mind, share your feelings, just feel a part. > > > Hugs, > > open RNY 12/12/00 > revision 04/18/01 > revision 02/07/02 > sw392 > cw 218 > -174 > 5'6 > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2002 Report Share Posted March 1, 2002 Tracey, Well I will apologize for not answering your questions sometimes with all the new members and questions, some gets lost, but please don't take it personally. As for the losing weight thing, well hon you have to remember that your body is healing and in the beginning you will drop quicker than later on. I know I am there, I have only lost 2 lbs in a month and its very heart breaking but that's when you work harder and up your water, protein, exercise and don't worry so much, one way or another the weight will come off, its slowing down, and then boom as fast as it slowed down it will start back up again. And then it will happen all over again. But please remember this wasn't a quick fix weight loss we still have to work hard. As someone said, watch your carbs, sugars, and milk. Those are big weight stoppers. Again I am sorry I didn't answer sooner. Hugs. Love, Theresa ~You grow up the day you have your first real laugh at yourself~ *Ethel Barrymore* Re: Re: Introduction - Long I just have one question, ok, maybe 2 1) Why doesn't anyone ever answer my questions? 2) Has anyone ever lost just 50 lbs and quit loosing? I am 262 lbs and having a hard time dropping more. Tracey Re: Introduction - Long > > > Hi , > > Thank you for the " Welcome " ! I spent a month in Brunswick, GA many years ago. 1988 to be exact. We met so many warm, friendly people there Are you near that area? I was wondering if you had a website where you have talked about your revisions. I don't expect you to repeat information you have probably shared here already, but I am curious as to what you have been through. > > I have been on egroups before for other subjects like crocheting. I have been on this list for about 2 weeks, but wasn't sure if I should post. My experience has been that people fight all the time and I didn't want to get involved just to leave a few days later. I truely feel I can speak freely here and it amazes me. I'm not saying that people should always agree, I know I have learned from people I didn't agree with at first. BUT, I have seen some pretty ugly flame wars. > > Thank you again!!! So glad I joined this group > > in California > Surgery date: 03/29/02 > > > Dear , > I want to welcome you too.. I have been in Washington state for several > weeks and flew home about the time you joined the group.. home being GA.. > Anyways, I am beginning to return to Eastern time and be more alert and > aware of what I am reading these days.. so welcome..Ask questions, seek > opinions on whatever is on your mind, share your feelings, just feel a part. > > > Hugs, > > open RNY 12/12/00 > revision 04/18/01 > revision 02/07/02 > sw392 > cw 218 > -174 > 5'6 > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2002 Report Share Posted March 1, 2002 Hi ....... I appologize for being touchy this afternoon. I did go and weigh myself this afternoon and i weighed the same as i did on Feb 19th, 266 lbs. I ran into the surgeron who did my surgery and he asked how i was doing. So i told him. He asked me when i weighed myself last and i said Feb 19th. He said don't worry, and that it's no big deal. He said not to weigh myself except for once a month. He mentioned something about muscle being the reason i didn't loose. I guess i am just used to loosing my 3-6 lbs a week, is all. I'll just keep plugging away and drinking as much water as i can. Thanks again..... Tracey Re: Re: Introduction - Long > Dear , > I didnt respond to your question because I dont have an answer.. If you > have stopped losing weight, I suggest that you might want to call your doctor > and get his/ her opinion on what needs to be done to determine why your > weight loss has stopped.. > Take care.. let us know > > Hugs, > > open RNY 12/12/00 > revision 04/18/01 > revision 02/07/02 > sw392 > cw 218 > -174 > 5'6 > > > > > l > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2002 Report Share Posted March 1, 2002 > I just have one question, ok, maybe 2 > 1) Why doesn't anyone ever answer my questions? > 2) Has anyone ever lost just 50 lbs and quit loosing? I am 262 lbs and > having > a hard time dropping more. ************** I didn't see these! 1. perhaps they are unanswerable? However, usually there is an opionon fo revery question! But I didn't see this post 2. when was surgery? what kind? lost 50 in how much time? how long since the last pound jumped off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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