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AmyLynn,

Welcome to the list. I am Wendi 29 SAHM to Kaija 7yo girl and nursing Zaid 16

mo boy. We homeschool, with a similiar unschooling, computer etc. philosophy.

How much does your son nurse? What's his name? I am just always interested in

older nursers. Keep Warm.

Wendi

New to List

Hello!

I just joined this list yesterday and have been interestedly (is that a

word? LOL) reading the posts. I thought it might be a good idea to

introduce myself. My name is AmyLynn, and I'm a SAH mom to an almost 5

yo that I am somewhat homeschooling - mostly through workbooks, computer

programs, and unschooling. I fit in here though because we are still

nursing. I've attended LLL for 5 yrs now and do sewing on the side to

make a little extra $$. So far, I pretty much exclusively sew nursing

clothes from the patterns by Lee. I have also been a tester

for one of her patterns. We also do the family bed, but it's almost

time for that to stop. We have a king-size bed, and there's almost not

enough room for the 3 of us - DS is an " active " sleeper. I'm willing to

try to keep it up though until DH throws a fit or one of us falls out.

Nursing will also go for as long as Alan wants to nurse. Knock on wood,

he has never been sick enough to have to go to the doctors. Mostly the

sniffles. Anyways, I look forward to reading everyone's posts.

AmyLynn Stotzner

frozen over near Hell, MI

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AmyLynn,

Welcome to the list. I am Wendi 29 SAHM to Kaija 7yo girl and nursing Zaid 16

mo boy. We homeschool, with a similiar unschooling, computer etc. philosophy.

How much does your son nurse? What's his name? I am just always interested in

older nursers. Keep Warm.

Wendi

New to List

Hello!

I just joined this list yesterday and have been interestedly (is that a

word? LOL) reading the posts. I thought it might be a good idea to

introduce myself. My name is AmyLynn, and I'm a SAH mom to an almost 5

yo that I am somewhat homeschooling - mostly through workbooks, computer

programs, and unschooling. I fit in here though because we are still

nursing. I've attended LLL for 5 yrs now and do sewing on the side to

make a little extra $$. So far, I pretty much exclusively sew nursing

clothes from the patterns by Lee. I have also been a tester

for one of her patterns. We also do the family bed, but it's almost

time for that to stop. We have a king-size bed, and there's almost not

enough room for the 3 of us - DS is an " active " sleeper. I'm willing to

try to keep it up though until DH throws a fit or one of us falls out.

Nursing will also go for as long as Alan wants to nurse. Knock on wood,

he has never been sick enough to have to go to the doctors. Mostly the

sniffles. Anyways, I look forward to reading everyone's posts.

AmyLynn Stotzner

frozen over near Hell, MI

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AmyLynn,

Welcome to the list. I am Wendi 29 SAHM to Kaija 7yo girl and nursing Zaid 16

mo boy. We homeschool, with a similiar unschooling, computer etc. philosophy.

How much does your son nurse? What's his name? I am just always interested in

older nursers. Keep Warm.

Wendi

New to List

Hello!

I just joined this list yesterday and have been interestedly (is that a

word? LOL) reading the posts. I thought it might be a good idea to

introduce myself. My name is AmyLynn, and I'm a SAH mom to an almost 5

yo that I am somewhat homeschooling - mostly through workbooks, computer

programs, and unschooling. I fit in here though because we are still

nursing. I've attended LLL for 5 yrs now and do sewing on the side to

make a little extra $$. So far, I pretty much exclusively sew nursing

clothes from the patterns by Lee. I have also been a tester

for one of her patterns. We also do the family bed, but it's almost

time for that to stop. We have a king-size bed, and there's almost not

enough room for the 3 of us - DS is an " active " sleeper. I'm willing to

try to keep it up though until DH throws a fit or one of us falls out.

Nursing will also go for as long as Alan wants to nurse. Knock on wood,

he has never been sick enough to have to go to the doctors. Mostly the

sniffles. Anyways, I look forward to reading everyone's posts.

AmyLynn Stotzner

frozen over near Hell, MI

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Thanks! I have heard some wonderful things about this list from my Feb Moms

list.

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Wow!! Makes me feel good to know that other lists are saying good things

about us!! =) I was on the Feb list for a bit but just couldn't keep up with

our mail, my aol mail, and thier mail.

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Hi. My name is and I live in Benbrook. What hospital do you work in?

We had Cory on Jan 10, 1999 at SW. Welcome aboard and congrats with

your new addition to the family!

- Cory's proud mommy

At 10:08 AM 2/27/99 -0600, you wrote:

>

>

>Hello everyone. I am new to the list and I wanted to introduce myself. I

>am and I am also on the Feb. moms list. I had my 2nd daughter on

>Feb. 17th. I breast fed my 1st till she was 9 months and I am hoping to

>do the same or longer this time around. I am excited to get to know

>everyone. I live in Texas and am a RN in the neonatal intensive care

>unit in Fort Worth.

>

>

>

>

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I also delivered at SW both times. I work at Cooks children's medical

center. We are

neighbors. I am in the north portion of FW up by Keller. We use to live near you

in the

Hulen area. We still go to church down there.

Gilbert & Valdez wrote:

>

>

> -

>

> Hi. My name is and I live in Benbrook. What hospital do you work in?

> We had Cory on Jan 10, 1999 at SW. Welcome aboard and congrats with

> your new addition to the family!

>

> - Cory's proud mommy

>

> At 10:08 AM 2/27/99 -0600, you wrote:

> >

> >

> >Hello everyone. I am new to the list and I wanted to introduce myself. I

> >am and I am also on the Feb. moms list. I had my 2nd daughter on

> >Feb. 17th. I breast fed my 1st till she was 9 months and I am hoping to

> >do the same or longer this time around. I am excited to get to know

> >everyone. I live in Texas and am a RN in the neonatal intensive care

> >unit in Fort Worth.

> >

> >

> >

> >

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> >http://www.mariaann.com/breastfeeding.htm

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Welcome ,

I am Wendi SAHM to Kaija 7yo and Zaid 16mo. (nursing). We live in No. Calif. I

worked in a NICU as an RT before coming home to my kids. I bf Kaija for 13mo.

and hope to nurse Zaid to 2yrs. Congratulations on your new baby.

Wendi

new to list

Hello everyone. I am new to the list and I wanted to introduce myself. I

am and I am also on the Feb. moms list. I had my 2nd daughter on

Feb. 17th. I breast fed my 1st till she was 9 months and I am hoping to

do the same or longer this time around. I am excited to get to know

everyone. I live in Texas and am a RN in the neonatal intensive care

unit in Fort Worth.

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Thanks! I have heard some wonderful things about this list from my Feb Moms

list.

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I used to be an RT. Now I am a mom full time. I won't go back. You are very

welcome. I am full of information I like to share it as much as possible.

Wendi

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Wendi,

I did not know that you are/were an RT in an NICU. Thanks for sharing that

info.

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A late welcome

My name is a, mom to four little ones, 9, 7, Zach2 and

Abby 5mos. I

live in Va. I too am an RN. I work in a level two nursery(our level two is

almost like a

nicu but we dont do ventilators for any length of time.)

Glad to have you here. Congratulations on your newest addition

a

Torman wrote:

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>

> Hello everyone. I am new to the list and I wanted to introduce myself. I

> am and I am also on the Feb. moms list. I had my 2nd daughter on

> Feb. 17th. I breast fed my 1st till she was 9 months and I am hoping to

> do the same or longer this time around. I am excited to get to know

> everyone. I live in Texas and am a RN in the neonatal intensive care

> unit in Fort Worth.

>

>

>

> ------------------------------------------------------------------------

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> http://www.onelist.com

> Come visit our new web site and share with us your stories

> ------------------------------------------------------------------------

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> http://www.mariaann.com/breastfeeding.htm

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Marcia,

I think it’s wise to wait till after their anniversary. You might start by

telling them what the weight is doing to you. If you’re morbidly obese, I’m sure

some Dr. Has told you about all the health problems you should expect in the

near future, and how your life expectancy is shortened. Hopefully, this will

worry them enough to see how surgery will help you to have a longer healthier

life.

Be prepared for how they will react, and know that it’s normal and that they’re

just scared. Once it’s over and you start to feel better, your parents and

husband will most likely be thrilled!

Good luck,

Alice A.

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Hi Marcia,

There are so many options when it comes to the tell/do not tell decision.

I chose to tell my family only because I felt that weight loss surgery

had been given a bad rap for far too long. I wanted to cast it in

a more positive light. That being said...I put a spin on it and yeah,

I lied to some members of my family. I told them that the doctors

I had told me I needed this surgery to avoid future health problems.

(The reality is, my aunt on my father's side had a RNY several years ago

and *I* went to my primary care doc. asking for the referral) I waited

until I had a solid date and explained that my primary doctor had referred

me to an obesity specialist and the obesity specialist had made me undergo

psychological testing and that I had to see a nutritionist. I covered

all my bases and said that all of these specialists said it was in my best

interests to have this surgery. Then I took my mother to a supoprt

group meeting with me to see that yes indeed, people survive weight loss

surgery and go on to live happier healthier lives. I also made sure

I answered any questions she had and I explained the surgery thoroughly

to her. Although they were fearful and concerned, they know now it

was the best decision I could have made. I didn't tell my oldest

(she is 8) until after I told the rest of my family because I didn't want

her opening her big mouth either :) It was harder for me to explain

it to her because I didn't want her to think that I was undergoing a drastic

procedure just to be skinny. I worry so much about her body image.

We talked about all the things I couldn't do because of my size and how

my weight is making me unhealthy, and how theis surgery would help me lose

some weight and get more energy. She was cool with it except she

just didn't want me to leave for 4 days. For the most part everyone

I've told has been positive and suportive (except for one friend, but even

she has come around) and as everyone says...you're doing this for you,

so don't let anyone else change your mind or make the decision for you.

Good luck :)

(And welcome to the list!)

F.

6/5/00

Open RNY

Dr. Bruce Thayer

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Marcia wrote:

Hi there, I am new to your list. I am scheduled

for surgery 9-28-00. I

need a bit of advice. I have yet to tell my mother of my

decision. I am my

parent's only surviving child so needless to say if I even get

a cold it is

seen as a major calamity. This should totally flip them out.

I do not plan

on saying anything until after their 50th wedding anniversary party

(about 2

weeks before the surgery). My husband is being

very supportive although

he is worried. My kids are to young to understand so

I will wait to tell

them as well, besides I wouldn't want them to tell grandma and

grandpa.

Anyone have any advice ? momcat@...

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Hi Sally, and welcome! Glad you found us...sometimes we get a bit nutty,

but it keeps us all sane :).

My name is Dawn, I'm 1 year post op TODAY (yipee), had my surgery with Dr.

Sheldon Randall of Lawrence Memorial Hosp., Medford, Open RNY. My beginning

weight was 433 lbs, I USED to be 5'10 " , however, since I lost weight, I'm

now 5'9 " (must have lost an inch in my heels/head..hope it was the heal, I

can't afford to lose any in the head - NO COMMENT JO!). Today, I have lost

175 lbs, as I just weighed in w/my surgeon for my 1 year follow-up

yesterday, and I must say, it was MUCH more than I had hoped for a year ago.

The beginning stages were rough at times, seemed so bizarre to me to take a

sip of water, and feel satisfied, but knowing I had to consume my daily

requirements, but not wanting to. As the weeks went on, adding soft foods

(as my surgeons plan is), a teaspoon here, a teaspoon there, just did not

seem possible to satisfy an overgrown woman as myself, but it did, and it

really freaked me out (in a good way). Slowly but surely, I increased my

intake to a tablespoon, eventually adding a bit more as time passed. You

MUST walk as soon as possible after surgery to get the body moving,

otherwise, you'll get cramped up and not feel like walking (I learned the

hard way).

I still can't believe that one year ago today, I was in the hospital,

surgery would have now been over, and I was now a " new " woman. Time flies,

and my habits have changed a great deal, and I can honestly say, I HAVE NO

REGRETS what so ever.

I wish you the best of luck in your endeavors, and remember we're all here

to answer, help, listen, or just simply " vent " whenever you'd like!

Good luck and welcome aboard!

Dawn

aka: Blondie

Open RNY 8/9/99

Dr. Sheldon Randall

Lawrence Memorial Hosp.

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Hi everyone,

My name is Sally MacDuff. I live in Needham, Mass. I am 53 years

old,

married to Doug, an Architect, and have a 24-year-old daughter, Alyson,

who

will be getting married in October. Busy times around here regarding

wedding.

Today, I went for my first consultation with Dr. Bruce Thayer and

staff at

the Newton-Wellesley Hospital in Newton, MA . I have a number of

medical

problems, and I was afraid that I might not be able to be a candidate

for WLS.

He thinks I can have the surgery. He does need to talk with my

gastroenterologist,

also there at NWH, as I have Barrett's Esophagus, a precancerous

condition of

the esophagus. I also have two adrenal gland problems requiring steroid

replacement

therapy daily (Prednisone - a killer weight-wise), but he thinks that

can be managed.

during the surgery with extra boosts of steroids to keep me going.

I went in to the visit thinking that I was going there for a

consultation to see what

he would think about my having the procedure. After being there for

three hours and

seeing the nutritionist, psychologist, and Dr. Thayer, as well as

talking with people in

the waiting room, some who had just had the surgery and others who had

had it

a while ago and they were beautiful. Now, I am a little more encouraged

about the

surgery for me. He said he would have to talk with the

gastroenterologist, and also

I would need an upper GI barium swallow test. I was so encouraged by

the people

in the waiting room who had the surgery. They gave me this email list

addy, and I

just had to contact you all to introduce myself, but also to hear from

various people

about their thoughts/results/whatever. My husband is worrying about

this and thinks

it is a little " extreme " , but is willing to go with me to the mandatory

Group Session

held Monthly. Dr. Thayer encouraged that we both come to learn as much

as

possible.

So, I guess I am introducing myself, saying hi to all of you, and

saying " tell me all

you know " - giggle. I have lots to learn. An immediate question

concerns the diet

immediately postop (for his practice everything is pureed for the first

month). Then, how

does it go?

I think I have rattled on here enough. Ask me questions. I

naturally weighed

more there than I thought I weighed, and they didn't tell me my BMI. I

weigh

240 lbs., am 5'2 " tall, so it is, I think, around 43-44, somewhere in

that range.

I will be quiet now. Thank you for any input. Sally

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Dear Lyssa,

Thank you so much for replying. I did, in fact, get this list's email addy

from

Worth. I think it is wonderful.

You have done so wonderfully. You must be pleased.

I will really need to learn to slow down my eating and really chew when

that

time comes. I tend to eat too quickly.

It is nice to meet you. You have young children. That is nice. I felt

like a

grandmother sort of in the waiting room today and actually asked the dietician

" Am I old for this? " She said no. That they have many people in their 50s and

early

60s.

I am planning to attend the September meeting and hopefully my husband will

come along too. I showed him pictures and talked with him at great length

tonight

so he has some understanding of it now which he didn't before. We won't be able

to attend the October meeting as it falls on the night of our daughter's

wedding

rehearsal. Anxious to see what the September one is all about. I understand

that

I have to go to at least one in order to have the surgery, but that they are

helpful

to attend before and after for the support, information, etc.

Well, thanks again for writing me. I really appreciate it. Sally

LyssaF wrote:

> Sally

> Welcome! I'm glad to hear your consultation went well and I hope that by

> speaking with your other specialist Dr. Thayer can safely determine whether

> or not you are a good candidate. He truly is a wonderful surgeon and I just

> cannot say enough about the staff there.

> I spoke to Worth tonight, the psychologist, and she mentioned is she

> letting people know about the list which is here for all New Englanders to

> talk about wls so you're in the right spot!

>

> The pureed diet is for a 4 week period .. however if you press them you'll

> notice they are slowly stating 3 weeks .. and then starting to introduce

> solids back into the fold. Obviously they want you to go the 4 weeks so a)

> your tummy heals up nicely and B) the initial weight loss would be more

> being on liquids .. the reality is though most people by 2 weeks are

> chomping (excuse the pun) to get back onto something with CRUNCH .. and

> crackers are generally suggested or a lightly scrambled egg. However

> everyone is different and you really need to talk with the nutrionist and

> let her know what you are feeling at the time.

>

> As for down the road .. with time .. well I am a year post op since June. I

> can eat almost anything. I do not dump nor have I ever thrown up. I do try

> to avoid fried foods for the most part but you might catch me munching one

> of my kids fries from time to time. I can eat red meat but it no longer

> holds appeal for me so I tend to stick with chicken and fish for proteins

> and salads, fruit, etc .. I will eat pretty much anything I want .. within

> reason the biggest difference is I cannot eat anywhere near what I could

> before the surgery and I do try for the most part to eat healthier now.

>

> I'm so glad you are here and look forward to getting to know you. I am

> married to Ben, we have 2 children both girls ages almost 9 and 2. I had

> surgery 6/22/99 with Dr. Thayer. My husband was nervous about this surgery

> too as it was so " drastic " however he is one of my biggest supporters now.

> I'm sure going to the meeting with your dh in Sept will help .. when he

> hears all the people start sharing their stories. I hope to see you in Sept

> at the meeting.

>

> lyssa

> 236/132/130

>

>

>

>

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In a message dated 8/10/00 7:38:34 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

huggybuggy@... writes:

> Norma! You CANNOT be 53! I really believed you were in your 40's! You

> look fantastic!

>

> Dawn

>

Thank you soooo much your to kind. I needed that because I've gotten so

wrinkly and pruney lately. I thought I looked like I once felt, about 70.

Thank you.

NORMA

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RNY12/9/99 DR,s Brig. Woman's

Hernia-2 TT DR. Randall 2001 ?

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In a message dated 8/11/00 7:12:41 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

AnnieC1953@... writes:

> Norma, Don't fear! The wrinkly and pruney stage will go away...I had

fears

> myself because I was starting to look very drawn and gaunt in my face

(would

>

Thanks I'm sure it will get better with time. My SIL gave me some

moisturizers to try

(my skin breaks out with some things) she has samples given to her at work.

But I was watching the View and the girls were saying how Crisco is very

good, so I got a large can and put it on my legs at bedtime it felt so

slippery but in the morning they felt great. So I will

try this all over some nite soon.

NORMA

267/184/119

RNY12/9/99 DR,s Brig. Woman's

Hernia-2 TT DR. Randall 2001 ?

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