Re: Re: Hi, I am new to the Support Group

[Guest guest]

Hi Louise,

Welcome to the group. I'm sure your experience will be valuable to us all.

Carollibra783 wrote:

Hi all, My name is Louise and I am 3 years Post-Op. I has a laprascropic Gastric Bypass in March 2001. I have lost a total of 125 lbs. I have finally leveled off and have maintained this weight for about 6 months to a year (It took me longer to level off due to a bad car accident). I just wanted to say hello and to let anyone who may have questions that they may feel free to ask me ANYTHING about the process. I am from NJ. Anyone from that area that has questions about a Dr. feel free to ask, I know several of them state wide. Whether you from from the same area or not, I'm happy to help anyone who may need it. Finally, anyone who is scheduled, GOOD LUCK! Louise

[Guest guest]

Hi Louise,

Welcome aboard! I hope that you find this group to be a valuable source

of support - I know that I have.

I look forward to getting to know you. So . . . where did you have your

surgery? Was it in NJ or out here? With your 125 pound loss, are you

at your goal? What about reconstructive surgery - have you had any or

are you contemplating any?

If I am being too nosy . . . please, forgive me and ignore my questions.

I am just way too curious.

All the best,

Kay

open RNY 12/1/03

libra783 wrote:

> Hi all,

> My name is Louise and I am 3 years Post-Op. I has a laprascropic

> Gastric Bypass in March 2001. I have lost a total of 125 lbs. I have

> finally leveled off and have maintained this weight for about 6

> months to a year (It took me longer to level off due to a bad car

> accident). I just wanted to say hello and to let anyone who may have

> questions that they may feel free to ask me ANYTHING about the

> process. I am from NJ. Anyone from that area that has questions about

> a Dr. feel free to ask, I know several of them state wide. Whether

> you from from the same area or not, I'm happy to help anyone who may

> need it. Finally, anyone who is scheduled, GOOD LUCK! Louise

>

[Guest guest]

Welcome to the group Louise! Congratulations on your success with your weight

loss and maintenance! Keep up the great work!

Hugs,

Jen

libra783 wrote:

Hi all,

My name is Louise and I am 3 years Post-Op. I has a laprascropic

Gastric Bypass in March 2001. I have lost a total of 125 lbs. I have

finally leveled off and have maintained this weight for about 6

months to a year (It took me longer to level off due to a bad car

accident). I just wanted to say hello and to let anyone who may have

questions that they may feel free to ask me ANYTHING about the

process. I am from NJ. Anyone from that area that has questions about

a Dr. feel free to ask, I know several of them state wide. Whether

you from from the same area or not, I'm happy to help anyone who may

need it. Finally, anyone who is scheduled, GOOD LUCK! Louise

[Guest guest]

Hi Louise,

Thanks for answering. Wow! You have done really well. I hope that you

are proud of yourself - because you certainly deserve to be.

I think that it is great that you and your mom have gone through this

together. How is she doing?

All the best,

Kay

open RNY 12/1/03

louise stewart wrote:

> Hi Kay,

> Thank you for your welcoming me. I don't mind the

> questions at all. I had my surgery o n March 26, 2001

> in Hackensack, Nj by Dr. Hans Schmidt. I have reached

> my goal weight and have maintained it for about 6

> months now. Last year I was in a serious car accident

> and for the 1st time in my life they told me I had to

> GAIN weight-which I thought was amusingly ironic.

> Thnankfully my body rebounded well and my weight is

> now a healthy one. My procedure was a lap gastric

> bypass. I am very lucky in that I do not have that

> much excess skin. Just a few patches of " extra " on my

> legs, abs and my butt needs more toning. I was 27

> when I had the surgery so That definately worked in my

> favor. My mother also had the same surgery (on the

> same day, by the same Dr.). I will have some cosmetic

> surgery but not much, just a breast lift next year. I

> have no desire for a tummy tuck or anything else

> really. My mom has much more excess skin and I just

> began researching some procedures and Dr.s for her. I

> wish everyone could have the luck I have had with this

> surgery, I have NEVER regretted it for a minute.

> Thanks again for the welcome and I hope to get to know

> you and others as well. Feel free to ask whatever

> questions you have, I am proud of my decision and my

> body. No reason to hide it, that's what the insurance

> companies want us to do, the less we know the less

> they have to pay for.

> Take care, Louise

[Guest guest]

Hi Louise,

Wow! Both you and your mom have done great! I am so happy for you.

All the best,

Kay

open RNY 12/1/03

louise stewart wrote:

> Hi Kay,

> No problem about answering any questions. My mom was

> 300 lbs the day of her surgery. She weighed herself

> yesturday (we threw out our scales right after the

> surgery and she rarely weighs herself) and to her

> surprise she is 145 lbs and is 5 ft 3 1/2 inches, she

> finally hit her total goal weight. She got so excited,

> she almost knocked my over when she jumped on me--LOL

> (thankfully I am 5 ft 8 and alot stronger than I look.

> LOL. I am so proud of her. I wish everyone had the

> support and success we have had, we have both been

> very blessed and very lucky. Lots of luck to all!

> Louise