Guest guest Posted July 13, 2000 Report Share Posted July 13, 2000 I believe it’s 10pm on CBS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2000 Report Share Posted July 13, 2000 Thanks for the reminder I'll have to try & watch this .. anyone know what time it is on? Lyssa open rny 6/22/99 Dr. Bruce Thayer Newton Wellesley Hospital, Newton MA preop 236 lbs today 137 lbs Plastic surgery consult for tummy tuck/breast lift July 20/00. 48 Hours Just thought y'all would like to know there's a segment on weight loss surgery on 48 hours tonight...It's the " Weighing the Risks " show...I think they're going to give an update on the people they featured a few months back. F. Putnam, CT 6/5/00 Dr. Thayer Newton-Wellesly Hospital 277/249/150 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2000 Report Share Posted July 13, 2000 It is on at 10 in Maine. Ruthann Beyond Myself Somewhere I await my arrival. AIM Qpugs Pre-op DR. Aslam, Augusta, Maine surgery for weight loss. Beyond myself somewhere I wait for my arrival 48 Hours > > >Just thought y'all would like to know there's a segment on weight loss >surgery on 48 hours tonight...It's the " Weighing the Risks " show...I >think they're going to give an update on the people they featured a few >months back. > > F. >Putnam, CT >6/5/00 >Dr. Thayer Newton-Wellesly Hospital >277/249/150 > > > >------------------------------------------------------------------------ >LOW RATE, NO WAIT! >Get a NextCard Visa, in 30 seconds! Get rates >as low as 2.9% Intro or 9.9% Fixed APR and no hidden fees. >http://click./1/6629/14/_/675032/_/963508618/ >------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2000 Report Share Posted July 13, 2000 10 o'clock LyssaF wrote: Thanks for the reminder I'll have to try & watch this .. anyone know what time it is on? Lyssa open rny 6/22/99 Dr. Bruce Thayer Newton Wellesley Hospital, Newton MA preop 236 lbs today 137 lbs Plastic surgery consult for tummy tuck/breast lift July 20/00. 48 Hours Just thought y'all would like to know there's a segment on weight loss surgery on 48 hours tonight...It's the "Weighing the Risks" show...I think they're going to give an update on the people they featured a few months back. F. Putnam, CT 6/5/00 Dr. Thayer Newton-Wellesly Hospital 277/249/150 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2000 Report Share Posted July 13, 2000 Thanks for the reminder, I saw the show and wanted a tape of it but don't know anyone that taped it. I wrote to the show but got no response. Any ideas? Priscilla ---------- > >To: " OSSG-NewEnglandonelist " <OSSG-NewEnglandegroups> >Subject: 48 Hours >Date: Thu, Jul 13, 2000, 9:08 AM > >Just thought y'all would like to know there's a segment on weight loss >surgery on 48 hours tonight...It's the " Weighing the Risks " show...I >think they're going to give an update on the people they featured a few >months back. > > F. >Putnam, CT >6/5/00 >Dr. Thayer Newton-Wellesly Hospital >277/249/150 > > >------------------------------------------------------------------------ >Visit Law.com for exclusive national and regional content, >online CLE Seminars, Practice Centers, Career Listings and >Expert Witness Directory. >http://click./1/6875/14/_/675032/_/963496665/ >------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2000 Report Share Posted July 13, 2000 Hi Lyssa, I just checked cbs.com and it's on at 10pm tonite. There is a really good article summarizing the show. They are going to talk about surgery, pills and some guy who believes in the caveman diet. You can check out the website www.cbs.com and then click on the 48 Hours tv show. I can't wait to watch it tonite. Maybe this will help me tell my dh! Hugs, > 48 Hours > > > Just thought y'all would like to know there's a segment on weight loss > surgery on 48 hours tonight...It's the " Weighing the Risks " show...I > think they're going to give an update on the people they featured a few > months back. > > F. > Putnam, CT > 6/5/00 > Dr. Thayer Newton-Wellesly Hospital > 277/249/150 > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > LOW RATE, NO WAIT! > Get a NextCard Visa, in 30 seconds! Get rates > as low as 2.9% Intro or 9.9% Fixed APR and no hidden fees. > http://click./1/6629/14/_/675032/_/963508618/ > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2000 Report Share Posted July 13, 2000 Thanks Ruthann! Lyssa open rny 6/22/99 Dr. Bruce Thayer Newton Wellesley Hospital, Newton MA preop 236 lbs today 137 lbs Plastic surgery consult for tummy tuck/breast lift July 20/00. 48 Hours > > >Just thought y'all would like to know there's a segment on weight loss >surgery on 48 hours tonight...It's the " Weighing the Risks " show...I >think they're going to give an update on the people they featured a few >months back. > > F. >Putnam, CT >6/5/00 >Dr. Thayer Newton-Wellesly Hospital >277/249/150 > > > >------------------------------------------------------------------------ >LOW RATE, NO WAIT! >Get a NextCard Visa, in 30 seconds! Get rates >as low as 2.9% Intro or 9.9% Fixed APR and no hidden fees. >http://click./1/6629/14/_/675032/_/963508618/ >------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2000 Report Share Posted July 13, 2000 I think its a repeat then ... but still a pretty good show. I'll tune in later & see. Lyssa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 14, 2000 Report Share Posted July 14, 2000 Priscilla, I hopefully taped it, but I haven’t checked the VCR to be sure yet. If it worked, I could lend it to you to have a copy made. - Alice A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 14, 2000 Report Share Posted July 14, 2000 Kim, I haven’t watched the show yet, but I agree with you 100%. In fact, if I have to listen to ignorant people preach about things they know nothing about, I’m not sure I can even watch it without wanting to smash my television. - Alice A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 14, 2000 Report Share Posted July 14, 2000 , The bites can definitely be bigger once you feel comfortable about your new way of eating. Unless it’s something very chewy like red meat, I take normal sized bites. - Alice A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 14, 2000 Report Share Posted July 14, 2000 Right on, Priscilla. So many people say that there way is the best. I honestly believe that we all have to find the way that works for us. Even with the same surgery, everyone reacts to it and is affected by it differently. It’s taken me this long to not fel guilty because I’m not as restricted as another person, or don’t walk 10 miles every day. Part of this is having some faith in yourself. This is something I continue to work on on a daily basis. - Alice A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 14, 2000 Report Share Posted July 14, 2000 Ugh! Did that skinny b*tch who was downing the surgery irritate anyone else as much as she bugged me? What was it she was saying about this surgery puts us in a prison for the rest of our lives? HELLO! Isn't 100+ extra pounds a worse prison??? Futile dieting is a prison! Yo-yo weight is a prison! Being given a tool to learn how to control your eating and lose weight permanently---that's freedom!!! My heart was breaking for that poor 19 year old girl. What a struggle. But looking at her a year later...did she look like she was still in prison playing softball??? Oy vey...so many people just don't get it. The other thing that agitated me was that ignorant jerk father towards the end who said "You wanna be proud of your kid, but who can be proud of a little fat kid" @--hole. Certainly I pray every day that my children will never strugle with their weight as I have, but no matter what I will always be proud of their accomplishments. Of course, this is as always, just my 2 cents Kim lknglas11@... wrote: Priscilla, I hopefully taped it, but I haven’t checked the VCR to be sure yet. If it worked, I could lend it to you to have a copy made. - Alice A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 14, 2000 Report Share Posted July 14, 2000 Lea (((((HUG)))))) I hope you do get over those jitters...I didn't until I woke up in the recovery room! Just stay positive and remind yourself how much fun you're going to have when you get out of jail free. Kim countrygirl7194@... wrote: Kim, The same things aggravated me about the show. It was a repeat and the second time I watched it. I really feel bad for that poor kid with a father like that. I have been big all my life and my parents were proud of me no matter what. It really bugs me when people take that kind of attitude. The woman who was downing surgery had obviously never had a weight problem. If she had she would know how hard thing can get. It is not the very first thing that people think about when they are deciding to lose weight. To most it is a last effort to become "normal". I c can't wait to be out this "prison" that I call a body. Well surgery is only a week away. I have been preparing for it both mentally and household wise. Went shopping the other day for the things I will need. Now its just to stop theses jitters I am getting. Lea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 14, 2000 Report Share Posted July 14, 2000 I take bigger bites...I even took bigger bites when Dr. T gave me the clearance for a cracker at one week. Maybe I was being undercautious... but I think she may have been acting a little extreme for the camera. Then again, maybe not...everyone copes differently. By the end of the show the 19 y/o was about 11 months out and down to 350 (from what was it 550?) The mother was at 220 from almost 400 and the other woman was down to 170 from 220 after 11 weeks. I was glad that they showed success stories. Notice, not one of the people who had it done had a bad thing to say about it! I can't imagine who that psychologist they saw was seeing for patients! I have never met a single person who said the wish they hadn't had it done! Kim Ring wrote: I have to agree!! Although, I only lasted till that segment about the caveman. How did everything with the 19 year old and her mother go anyway???Quick question. While watching what little I could stay awake for, I noticed that her mother was eating a cracker and taking tiny bites? I know that you have to do that, but wasn't she being a little extreme taking such little bites? Also, she was only 2 weeks out when they showed her eating that cracker. If you have to take such little bites, is there a time in the future when the bites could be a little bigger???ThanksI wish I could get a copy of that tape Anyone willing to send it to me? I will pay the postage and even send a blank tape? -----Original Message----- From: & Jody Fortune Sent: Friday, July 14, 2000 12:28 PM To: OSSG-NewEnglandegroups Subject: Re: 48 Hours Ugh! Did that skinny b*tch who was downing the surgery irritate anyone else as much as she bugged me? What was it she was saying about this surgery puts us in a prison for the rest of our lives? HELLO! Isn't 100+ extra pounds a worse prison??? Futile dieting is a prison! Yo-yo weight is a prison! Being given a tool to learn how to control your eating and lose weight permanently---that's freedom!!! My heart was breaking for that poor 19 year old girl. What a struggle. But looking at her a year later...did she look like she was still in prison playing softball??? Oy vey...so many people just don't get it. The other thing that agitated me was that ignorant jerk father towards the end who said "You wanna be proud of your kid, but who can be proud of a little fat kid" @--hole. Certainly I pray every day that my children will never strugle with their weight as I have, but no matter what I will always be proud of their accomplishments. Of course, this is as always, just my 2 cents Kim lknglas11@... wrote: Priscilla, I hopefully taped it, but I haven’t checked the VCR to be sure yet. If it worked, I could lend it to you to have a copy made. - Alice A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 14, 2000 Report Share Posted July 14, 2000 I take bigger bites...I even took bigger bites when Dr. T gave me the clearance for a cracker at one week. Maybe I was being undercautious... but I think she may have been acting a little extreme for the camera. Then again, maybe not...everyone copes differently. By the end of the show the 19 y/o was about 11 months out and down to 350 (from what was it 550?) The mother was at 220 from almost 400 and the other woman was down to 170 from 220 after 11 weeks. I was glad that they showed success stories. Notice, not one of the people who had it done had a bad thing to say about it! I can't imagine who that psychologist they saw was seeing for patients! I have never met a single person who said the wish they hadn't had it done! Kim Ring wrote: I have to agree!! Although, I only lasted till that segment about the caveman. How did everything with the 19 year old and her mother go anyway???Quick question. While watching what little I could stay awake for, I noticed that her mother was eating a cracker and taking tiny bites? I know that you have to do that, but wasn't she being a little extreme taking such little bites? Also, she was only 2 weeks out when they showed her eating that cracker. If you have to take such little bites, is there a time in the future when the bites could be a little bigger???ThanksI wish I could get a copy of that tape Anyone willing to send it to me? I will pay the postage and even send a blank tape? -----Original Message----- From: & Jody Fortune Sent: Friday, July 14, 2000 12:28 PM To: OSSG-NewEnglandegroups Subject: Re: 48 Hours Ugh! Did that skinny b*tch who was downing the surgery irritate anyone else as much as she bugged me? What was it she was saying about this surgery puts us in a prison for the rest of our lives? HELLO! Isn't 100+ extra pounds a worse prison??? Futile dieting is a prison! Yo-yo weight is a prison! Being given a tool to learn how to control your eating and lose weight permanently---that's freedom!!! My heart was breaking for that poor 19 year old girl. What a struggle. But looking at her a year later...did she look like she was still in prison playing softball??? Oy vey...so many people just don't get it. The other thing that agitated me was that ignorant jerk father towards the end who said "You wanna be proud of your kid, but who can be proud of a little fat kid" @--hole. Certainly I pray every day that my children will never strugle with their weight as I have, but no matter what I will always be proud of their accomplishments. Of course, this is as always, just my 2 cents Kim lknglas11@... wrote: Priscilla, I hopefully taped it, but I haven’t checked the VCR to be sure yet. If it worked, I could lend it to you to have a copy made. - Alice A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 14, 2000 Report Share Posted July 14, 2000 Kim, The same things aggravated me about the show. It was a repeat and the second time I watched it. I really feel bad for that poor kid with a father like that. I have been big all my life and my parents were proud of me no matter what. It really bugs me when people take that kind of attitude. The woman who was downing surgery had obviously never had a weight problem. If she had she would know how hard thing can get. It is not the very first thing that people think about when they are deciding to lose weight. To most it is a last effort to become " normal " . I c can't wait to be out this " prison " that I call a body. Well surgery is only a week away. I have been preparing for it both mentally and household wise. Went shopping the other day for the things I will need. Now its just to stop theses jitters I am getting. Lea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 14, 2000 Report Share Posted July 14, 2000 2 weeks out -- she should have been on liquids only - no? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 14, 2000 Report Share Posted July 14, 2000 Kim Just remember her job she said she deals with eating disorders so who does she see? Only those already with the MAJOR problems like binging, purging etc .. I don't think she ever sees the normal successful post op patients and therefore her opinion is totally bias.Yes she made me mad .. when I saw this show last fall i was fuming and boy was there a lot of discussion about it on OSSG. The thing is too this is tv and they sensationalize it .. like that woman who had the mouse size nibble on a cracker and said oh I'm full. Now come on!!! I don't buy it. Even if you were she was 2 weeks post op. By now she is at least 8 months post op I'd like to see what she is eating now. Anyway I felt it was distorted to say the least but think overall it will still give the green light to alot of people to look into it. Just my 0.02 cts. Lyssa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 14, 2000 Report Share Posted July 14, 2000 You've got it Priscilla you hit it right on the head.. did you notice how everyone at the meeting was dressed to the nines .. all men in suits/ties, the women in dresses? obviously this was not am improptu taping of a meeting but rather a pre-planned event .. why else would they all be in picture posing mode on one side of the room? for the tv! Why else talk like a bible revival meeting? TV!! 15 minutes ok seconds of fame. Dont' get me wrong I'm the biggest supporter of this surgery but hey can we talk realistic? Maybe realistic isn't good for ratings. Still even with all the things I DIDN " Tlike about the show I did think again regardless it will help someone if even they look into the surgery. I think being online talking to real people, asking tons of questions and interviewing different docs for yourself is the best way to go ultimately. Hugs it sounds like you've got a plan thats going to work! Lyssa open rny 6/22/99 Dr. Bruce Thayer Newton Wellesley Hospital, Newton MA preop 236 lbs today 137 lbs Plastic surgery consult for tummy tuck/breast lift July 20/00. 48 hours Hi all, well I still want a copy of this tape(thanks alice for your offer) but it was a repeat and I viewed it with new eyes. I was a large child and the remarks were very hurtful to say the least. But the thing that bothered me the most was the revival tent atmosphere that the post-ops had in their " group meetings " Such hoopla I have not seen at any meeting that I've ever attended. The operation to me is a life saver but much of it has to do with each persons' approach to the weight loss and the new life style they chose to remain fit. Most of us will probably not nibble on a cracker for an hour although I expect my first cracker will be softened in chicken broth. The support we all get from our groups is the staying power that sees us through the good and bad times. I'm interested in the opinions and results of people 10 years or more post=op. And I did hope that this 48 hours followed the people further on their weight loss. I'm still thinking positive thoughts and am trying to follow a sensible diet and exercise plan pre-op, which I think will help the whole operation. Priscilla ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Get a NextCard Visa, in 30 seconds! 1. Fill in the brief application 2. Receive approval decision within 30 seconds 3. Get rates as low as 2.9% Intro or 9.9% Fixed APR http://click./1/6630/14/_/675032/_/963603562/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 14, 2000 Report Share Posted July 14, 2000 well first of all I know at 2 weeks I wouldn't have been advised to be eating crackers lol .. it would have been liquids. HOWEVER eating a cracker she was eating it like it was TNT getting ready to explode in her mouth. Again I think she was over playing it for the tv. Am I wrong or just cynical lol .. Lyssaopen rny 6/22/99Dr. Bruce ThayerNewton Wellesley Hospital, Newton MApreop 236 lbstoday 137 lbsPlastic surgery consult for tummy tuck/breast lift July 20/00. -----Original Message-----From: Ring Sent: Friday, July 14, 2000 1:12 PMTo: OSSG-NewEnglandegroupsSubject: RE: 48 Hours I have to agree!! Although, I only lasted till that segment about the caveman. How did everything with the 19 year old and her mother go anyway??? Quick question. While watching what little I could stay awake for, I noticed that her mother was eating a cracker and taking tiny bites? I know that you have to do that, but wasn't she being a little extreme taking such little bites? Also, she was only 2 weeks out when they showed her eating that cracker. If you have to take such little bites, is there a time in the future when the bites could be a little bigger??? Thanks I wish I could get a copy of that tape Anyone willing to send it to me? I will pay the postage and even send a blank tape? -----Original Message-----From: & Jody Fortune Sent: Friday, July 14, 2000 12:28 PMTo: OSSG-NewEnglandegroupsSubject: Re: 48 HoursUgh! Did that skinny b*tch who was downing the surgery irritate anyone else as much as she bugged me? What was it she was saying about this surgery puts us in a prison for the rest of our lives? HELLO! Isn't 100+ extra pounds a worse prison??? Futile dieting is a prison! Yo-yo weight is a prison! Being given a tool to learn how to control your eating and lose weight permanently---that's freedom!!! My heart was breaking for that poor 19 year old girl. What a struggle. But looking at her a year later...did she look like she was still in prison playing softball??? Oy vey...so many people just don't get it. The other thing that agitated me was that ignorant jerk father towards the end who said "You wanna be proud of your kid, but who can be proud of a little fat kid" @--hole. Certainly I pray every day that my children will never strugle with their weight as I have, but no matter what I will always be proud of their accomplishments. Of course, this is as always, just my 2 cents Kim lknglas11@... wrote: Priscilla, I hopefully taped it, but I haven’t checked the VCR to be sure yet. If it worked, I could lend it to you to have a copy made. - Alice A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 14, 2000 Report Share Posted July 14, 2000 You got it babe! You know the score Lyssa open rny 6/22/99 Dr. Bruce Thayer Newton Wellesley Hospital, Newton MA preop 236 lbs today 137 lbs Plastic surgery consult for tummy tuck/breast lift July 20/00. Re: 48 hours Right on, Priscilla. So many people say that there way is the best. I honestly believe that we all have to find the way that works for us. Even with the same surgery, everyone reacts to it and is affected by it differently. It’s taken me this long to not fel guilty because I’m not as restricted as another person, or don’t walk 10 miles every day. Part of this is having some faith in yourself. This is something I continue to work on on a daily basis. - Alice A. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Get a NextCard Visa, in 30 seconds! 1. Fill in the brief application 2. Receive approval decision within 30 seconds 3. Get rates as low as 2.9% Intro or 9.9% Fixed APR http://click./1/6631/14/_/675032/_/963605371/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 14, 2000 Report Share Posted July 14, 2000 Well every surgeon is different some start you on mushy foods right in the hospital! I just know NWH advocates going for the 4 weeks .. obviously Dr. Fobi is different but yeah thats what I was thinking Lyssa open rny 6/22/99 Dr. Bruce Thayer Newton Wellesley Hospital, Newton MA preop 236 lbs today 137 lbs Plastic surgery consult for tummy tuck/breast lift July 20/00. Re: 48 Hours 2 weeks out -- she should have been on liquids only - no? ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Get a NextCard Visa, in 30 seconds! 1. Fill in the brief application 2. Receive approval decision within 30 seconds 3. Get rates as low as 2.9% Intro or 9.9% Fixed APR http://click./1/6631/14/_/675032/_/963614533/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 14, 2000 Report Share Posted July 14, 2000 Thanks Kim I need that today. Going through pms right now and I am always way off emotionally right now. Plus that fact that my eating gets really wacky. Hey I do have one question. How do you post-ops handle those pms craving if you have them? Lea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 15, 2000 Report Share Posted July 15, 2000 I know I know I know...not the best advice...but I just gave in enough to satisfy my cravings---again...I'm a very new pre-op. I needed chocolate in the worst way...I got one of those Nestle (I think) treasures...the little chocolates with caramel inside...let it melt in my mouth and I was satisfied. Pre-op I would have eaten 5 or 6 candybars over a 2 day period. Again...maybe this isn't the best advice because I imagine in a lot of people it could lead to some bad habits. There are ways to fine more healthy alternatives as well---such as sucking on a pickle for salt cravings Like I've said before though...I'll work this surgery for all it's worth, but I will not deny myself a few pleasures, and I will not live the rest of my life on a diet. If anything I'm learning how to enjoy food much more. Kim countrygirl7194@... wrote: Thanks Kim I need that today. Going through pms right now and I am always way off emotionally right now. Plus that fact that my eating gets really wacky. Hey I do have one question. How do you post-ops handle those pms craving if you have them? Lea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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