Guest guest Posted June 8, 2007 Report Share Posted June 8, 2007 HELLO, JO: After initially introducing myself to this group back in early April, I have been a “lurker” on this site. It seems that most of you personally know each other, and I live in Washington D.C., so you are names on the screen to me only. I had DS surgery with Dr. K. on November 29 (six months ago), and I have lost 90 lbs, and nearly 10 clothing sizes. I haven’t felt I have had that much to contribute, but I’ve learned a lot from listening in. I just had blood work done, though, and my protein is alarmingly low. My oldest daughter (of four kids) is an MD, so she also is monitoring (from Baltimore) my blood work. I went over it with Dee today on the phone, and with my daughter. DEE: I went to GNC and bought the vanilla Isopure, and blended it tonight with ½ banana and water. I think I’m going to be fine with the taste of it – thanks for the hint. Anyway, I have my six-month checkup with Dr. K. on June 20, in the afternoon. I land in Bakersfield at 1:08 am on the 20th. I plan to get some sleep after that red-eye flight, but would LOVE to meet you. I know three other women (and a teen girl) who have had the surgery by Dr. K., but Dee recommends that I speak to you in person and pick your brain about long-term taking care of myself. I know I’m low on protein consumption because my ankles are swollen by the evening each day. I’ve vowed to both Dee and my daughter that I will do better with both protein, and calcium. I’m giving you below my home and cell phone numbers, and my e-mail address. I would love to spend a little time with you. My friends in Paso Robles who originally connected me up with Dr. K., and who accompanied me to and took care of me after the surgery, have been great, but since you are (six?) years out, I’m sure I can learn from you, too. I don’t have a flight out of Bakersfield – I will be driving to Oregon in a rental car, so my time in Bakersfield is my own. IT WOULD BE GREAT TO MEET YOU! Thanks. Sonja Sweek cascadeast@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2007 Report Share Posted June 8, 2007 Sonja, We get together frequently and strive to meet folks from out of town. That's why we seem to know each other, we DO know each other! More of us would be glad of an excuse to gather if you are willing! Any excuse for a party. Marta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2007 Report Share Posted June 8, 2007 Marta: OF COURSE I would love to meet even more of you! We have time to talk between now and the 20th, but whatever you, and Jo, and other Californians come up with for a special support meeting with an out-of-towner would be greatly appreciated! Sonja S. _____ From: DS_Friends_Keshishian [mailto:DS_Friends_Keshishian ] On Behalf Of mjs93311 Sent: Saturday, June 09, 2007 12:13 AM To: DS_Friends_Keshishian Subject: Re: Can I meet you in person? Sonja, We get together frequently and strive to meet folks from out of town. That's why we seem to know each other, we DO know each other! More of us would be glad of an excuse to gather if you are willing! Any excuse for a party. Marta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2007 Report Share Posted June 11, 2007 OK, I’m not sure. If I leave Paso Robles the morning of June 22, do I pass through Bakersfield again on my way to Eastern Oregon? I still haven’t charted out all this driving I’m going to be doing. Sonja Washington D.C. _____ From: DS_Friends_Keshishian [mailto:DS_Friends_Keshishian ] On Behalf Of McKaysLadyAnne@... Sent: Monday, June 11, 2007 2:49 PM To: DS_Friends_Keshishian Subject: Re:Can I meet you in person? Sonja, (and Jo and all the rest of you local types), and I are planning on riding into Bakersfield on either the 21st or 22nd of June. Most likely the 22nd due to the distance. We are starting our motorcycle trip from here in San Diego on the morning of the 21st. Planning on stopping by to see my mother that day in San Valley. If I am up to another few hours on the bike, we will continue to my Dad's in Bakersfield and spend the night there. Otherwise, if I am not up to more riding, we will stay at my mom's overnight the 21st and come through Bakersfield on the 22nd, stopping to visit my Dad. It would be great to see some of you! If you are getting together on the 22nd, let me know?! We are aiming to ride all the way up to Sacramento to visit his big sister. I have never been there, and never gone by motorcycle on a long trip, so it should be a real adventure all around! Anne in Santee ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol. <http://www.aol.com.> com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2007 Report Share Posted June 11, 2007 Sonja, if you are in Paso Robles, you are north of Bakersfield -- and about 90 miles west, too. A few of us are in the Paso Robles area if you'd like to meet us. Jim _____ From: DS_Friends_Keshishian [mailto:DS_Friends_Keshishian ] On Behalf Of Sonja Sweek Sent: Monday, June 11, 2007 7:41 PM To: DS_Friends_Keshishian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2007 Report Share Posted June 11, 2007 Sonja, No matter what, unless you backtrack, you won't go near Bakersfield leaving from Paso Robles. It depends on what part of eastern Oregon you're going to. That determines the best route. However, as a begining, the shortest time would mean going north on Hwy 101, then I680 in San to I80 in Fairfield. If you're going to southeastern Oregon, continue east on I80 to Reno, then take Hwy 395 north. If you;re going to east central or northeast Oregon, take I505 north in Vacaville to I5. Near Mount Shasta there is a turnoff for Klamath Falls, take that highway and it takes you up through Redmond. Sorry, we don;t have a weather forecast that far out, or I'd give you that info too. :-)) Jerry Lamb Sacramento, CA >OK, I’m not sure. If I leave Paso Robles the morning of June 22, do I pass >through Bakersfield again on my way to Eastern Oregon? > > > >I still haven’t charted out all this driving I’m going to be doing. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2007 Report Share Posted June 11, 2007 Anne Sorry, I'll be out of town (Cabo Cruise) the 21st-25th. I hope you enjoy your trip. I hope your back enjoys the trip! Have fun and I hope to see you the next time you're in the area. Hugs Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 12, 2007 Report Share Posted June 12, 2007 Hi, Jim: My friends in Paso Robles tell me that there is a support meeting there the evening of the 21st. We are all planning on attending. Maybe we’ll see you there? And, I’m driving from Paso Robles to the town of Day, Oregon. That’s about ¾ of the way across the state of Oregon, on the eastern side. I’ll have this all mapped out before I leave. Sonja Sweek P.S. I went shopping yesterday – had to – no clothes. It was weird shopping in the REGULAR clothing department. AND I’ve just lost another three pounds, so didn’t dare buy too much right now. _____ From: DS_Friends_Keshishian [mailto:DS_Friends_Keshishian ] On Behalf Of Jim Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2007 12:49 AM To: DS_Friends_Keshishian Subject: RE: Re:Can I meet you in person? Sonja, if you are in Paso Robles, you are north of Bakersfield -- and about 90 miles west, too. A few of us are in the Paso Robles area if you'd like to meet us. Jim _____ From: DS_Friends_Keshishi <mailto:DS_Friends_Keshishian%40yahoogroups.com> an [mailto:DS_Friends_Keshishi <mailto:DS_Friends_Keshishian%40yahoogroups.com> an ] On Behalf Of Sonja Sweek Sent: Monday, June 11, 2007 7:41 PM To: DS_Friends_Keshishi <mailto:DS_Friends_Keshishian%40yahoogroups.com> an Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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