Re: New to the group!

[Guest guest]

Kim:

I had the last dilatation friday...no steroids...I am scheduled to have

another (#6) tomorrow...I think it is the last one...things are a ta better ,

if I keep to completely ground up foods...all meats give me a problem....Dr

Reines/Thayer are thinking if this does not work, it is back to surgery for

me...I just want to give up....I am so upset I did this, even tho I have lost

56 lbs..I have not moved in weight in at least 3 weeks now..and I don;t eat!

LOL go figure.....hugs MJ you going thursday? I am

[Guest guest]

mj

hopefully i'll get there thursday..

kim

[Guest guest]

mj

hopefully i'll get there thursday..

kim

[Guest guest]

mj

hopefully i'll get there thursday..

kim

[Guest guest]

Kim:

I will watch for you.....*S* MJ

[Guest guest]

Kim:

I will watch for you.....*S* MJ

[Guest guest]

Kim:

I will watch for you.....*S* MJ

[Guest guest]

DEAR TERRI

I AM SO HAPPY THAT I HAD THE SURGERY AND YOU WILL BE HAPPY ALSO. I LOVE 115

LBS IN ABOUT 8 MONTHS AND YOU WILL ALSO. I HAVE A NEW LIFE. GOOD LUCK RAYNA

[Guest guest]

DEAR TERRI

I AM SO HAPPY THAT I HAD THE SURGERY AND YOU WILL BE HAPPY ALSO. I LOVE 115

LBS IN ABOUT 8 MONTHS AND YOU WILL ALSO. I HAVE A NEW LIFE. GOOD LUCK RAYNA

[Guest guest]

DEAR TERRI

I AM SO HAPPY THAT I HAD THE SURGERY AND YOU WILL BE HAPPY ALSO. I LOVE 115

LBS IN ABOUT 8 MONTHS AND YOU WILL ALSO. I HAVE A NEW LIFE. GOOD LUCK RAYNA

[Guest guest]

Terri,

I had my surgery 15 months ago and have lost 85#. I was out of work for

4 weeks. I have experienced dumping many times, yet I continue to push

the envelope sometimes. At this point, I can really eat anything,

including sweets in small amounts. I'm very lucky in that I can tolerate

all foods, eat normally, and have had no complications. The hard part is

watching what you eat, but you just have to keep it in mind all the

time.

- AA

Terri Nolan wrote:

>

> Alice-

> The Bariatric Treatment Center is in Illinois! I live in Wisconsin, it

> is

> about two hours from here. The center ONLY does weight loss surgeries

> so

> they are very informative. When did you have your surgery?? How long

> were

> you off from work?? What types of things do you eat now?? Have you

> experienced the dumping syndrome?? Thanks for responding to me!

> Terri

> ----------

> >

> >To: OSSG-NewEngland

> >Subject: Re: new to the group!

> >Date: Mon, Sep 3, 2001, 4:01 PM

> >

>

> >Hi Terri,

> >

> >I think you'll find a lot of insight on this list. Where is the

> >Bariatric Treament Center? I think most of us thought about

> chickening

> >out at some point, and it's better for you to proceed with surgery

> only

> >when you're mentally ready. You should never feel rushed or forced.

> Of

> >course, we all know how the physical pain of obesity catches up with

> >you, and you realize how much worse it is than the pain of surgery.

> >Honestly, I didn't think the pain from surgery was that bad. I've had

> >back pain that was much worse.

> >

> >

> >Feel free to vent and ask questions here.

> >

> >- Alice A.

> >4/25/00

> >236/153

> >

> >Terri Nolan wrote:

> >>

> >> Hello All!

> >> I am new to the group! I went to the Bariatric Treatment Center

> last

> >> April

> >> to consider surgery! I " chickened out " after going to the

> appointment

> >> and

> >> hearing about the pain! I have since decided the pain would be

> better

> >> than

> >> the " pain " I feel on a daily basis both physically and emotionally.

> >> My

> >> insurance has approved the surgery and I am now on the road to get

> the

> >> surgery done. I am scared and very nervous. Do any of you have

> any

> >> insight??

> >> I am glad I found the group!

> >> Thanks!

> >> Terri

> >>

> >>

[Guest guest]

Terri,

I had my surgery 15 months ago and have lost 85#. I was out of work for

4 weeks. I have experienced dumping many times, yet I continue to push

the envelope sometimes. At this point, I can really eat anything,

including sweets in small amounts. I'm very lucky in that I can tolerate

all foods, eat normally, and have had no complications. The hard part is

watching what you eat, but you just have to keep it in mind all the

time.

- AA

Terri Nolan wrote:

>

> Alice-

> The Bariatric Treatment Center is in Illinois! I live in Wisconsin, it

> is

> about two hours from here. The center ONLY does weight loss surgeries

> so

> they are very informative. When did you have your surgery?? How long

> were

> you off from work?? What types of things do you eat now?? Have you

> experienced the dumping syndrome?? Thanks for responding to me!

> Terri

> ----------

> >

> >To: OSSG-NewEngland

> >Subject: Re: new to the group!

> >Date: Mon, Sep 3, 2001, 4:01 PM

> >

>

> >Hi Terri,

> >

> >I think you'll find a lot of insight on this list. Where is the

> >Bariatric Treament Center? I think most of us thought about

> chickening

> >out at some point, and it's better for you to proceed with surgery

> only

> >when you're mentally ready. You should never feel rushed or forced.

> Of

> >course, we all know how the physical pain of obesity catches up with

> >you, and you realize how much worse it is than the pain of surgery.

> >Honestly, I didn't think the pain from surgery was that bad. I've had

> >back pain that was much worse.

> >

> >

> >Feel free to vent and ask questions here.

> >

> >- Alice A.

> >4/25/00

> >236/153

> >

> >Terri Nolan wrote:

> >>

> >> Hello All!

> >> I am new to the group! I went to the Bariatric Treatment Center

> last

> >> April

> >> to consider surgery! I " chickened out " after going to the

> appointment

> >> and

> >> hearing about the pain! I have since decided the pain would be

> better

> >> than

> >> the " pain " I feel on a daily basis both physically and emotionally.

> >> My

> >> insurance has approved the surgery and I am now on the road to get

> the

> >> surgery done. I am scared and very nervous. Do any of you have

> any

> >> insight??

> >> I am glad I found the group!

> >> Thanks!

> >> Terri

> >>

> >>

[Guest guest]

Terri,

I had my surgery 15 months ago and have lost 85#. I was out of work for

4 weeks. I have experienced dumping many times, yet I continue to push

the envelope sometimes. At this point, I can really eat anything,

including sweets in small amounts. I'm very lucky in that I can tolerate

all foods, eat normally, and have had no complications. The hard part is

watching what you eat, but you just have to keep it in mind all the

time.

- AA

Terri Nolan wrote:

>

> Alice-

> The Bariatric Treatment Center is in Illinois! I live in Wisconsin, it

> is

> about two hours from here. The center ONLY does weight loss surgeries

> so

> they are very informative. When did you have your surgery?? How long

> were

> you off from work?? What types of things do you eat now?? Have you

> experienced the dumping syndrome?? Thanks for responding to me!

> Terri

> ----------

> >

> >To: OSSG-NewEngland

> >Subject: Re: new to the group!

> >Date: Mon, Sep 3, 2001, 4:01 PM

> >

>

> >Hi Terri,

> >

> >I think you'll find a lot of insight on this list. Where is the

> >Bariatric Treament Center? I think most of us thought about

> chickening

> >out at some point, and it's better for you to proceed with surgery

> only

> >when you're mentally ready. You should never feel rushed or forced.

> Of

> >course, we all know how the physical pain of obesity catches up with

> >you, and you realize how much worse it is than the pain of surgery.

> >Honestly, I didn't think the pain from surgery was that bad. I've had

> >back pain that was much worse.

> >

> >

> >Feel free to vent and ask questions here.

> >

> >- Alice A.

> >4/25/00

> >236/153

> >

> >Terri Nolan wrote:

> >>

> >> Hello All!

> >> I am new to the group! I went to the Bariatric Treatment Center

> last

> >> April

> >> to consider surgery! I " chickened out " after going to the

> appointment

> >> and

> >> hearing about the pain! I have since decided the pain would be

> better

> >> than

> >> the " pain " I feel on a daily basis both physically and emotionally.

> >> My

> >> insurance has approved the surgery and I am now on the road to get

> the

> >> surgery done. I am scared and very nervous. Do any of you have

> any

> >> insight??

> >> I am glad I found the group!

> >> Thanks!

> >> Terri

> >>

> >>

[Guest guest]

MJ -

I also have been stuck in the same 3 pound rotation for the past

three + weeks. They told me to make sure to drink more and keep the

exercise going. But that was two weeks ago and nothing. But the odd

thing is I am still losing inches and fitting into clothes I haven't

worn in 5 years so go figure! Have you measured yourself lately and

compared? I know that made me feel better.

I am finding that getting the right food to eat is very hard.

Especially now that I am at work. I eat a few slices of apple and I

can feel queasy for a bit - not much of a problem when I was at home

and could just take it easy but horrible at work. So I am almost

afraid to eat at work....luckily, I've only dumped once and my

cubicle is near the bathroom! (I was in charge of the new floorplan

before I left for surgery - and don't think that I didn't consider

that in my determination, and am glad for it now!!)

Good luck on the next dilation. MJ - I did just read an article in

Dartmouth Hitchcock's newsletter from someone who had VBG, then RNY

and a bunch of other surgeries for various complications inbetween

and she says she is STILL glad she had the surgery. So, chin up! But

I will be crossing my fingers that you can avoid anymore.

Devon

> Kim:

> I had the last dilatation friday...no steroids...I am scheduled

to have

> another (#6) tomorrow...I think it is the last one...things are a

ta better ,

> if I keep to completely ground up foods...all meats give me a

problem....Dr

> Reines/Thayer are thinking if this does not work, it is back to

surgery for

> me...I just want to give up....I am so upset I did this, even tho I

have lost

> 56 lbs..I have not moved in weight in at least 3 weeks now..and I

don;t eat!

> LOL go figure.....hugs MJ you going thursday? I am

[Guest guest]

MJ -

I also have been stuck in the same 3 pound rotation for the past

three + weeks. They told me to make sure to drink more and keep the

exercise going. But that was two weeks ago and nothing. But the odd

thing is I am still losing inches and fitting into clothes I haven't

worn in 5 years so go figure! Have you measured yourself lately and

compared? I know that made me feel better.

I am finding that getting the right food to eat is very hard.

Especially now that I am at work. I eat a few slices of apple and I

can feel queasy for a bit - not much of a problem when I was at home

and could just take it easy but horrible at work. So I am almost

afraid to eat at work....luckily, I've only dumped once and my

cubicle is near the bathroom! (I was in charge of the new floorplan

before I left for surgery - and don't think that I didn't consider

that in my determination, and am glad for it now!!)

Good luck on the next dilation. MJ - I did just read an article in

Dartmouth Hitchcock's newsletter from someone who had VBG, then RNY

and a bunch of other surgeries for various complications inbetween

and she says she is STILL glad she had the surgery. So, chin up! But

I will be crossing my fingers that you can avoid anymore.

Devon

> Kim:

> I had the last dilatation friday...no steroids...I am scheduled

to have

> another (#6) tomorrow...I think it is the last one...things are a

ta better ,

> if I keep to completely ground up foods...all meats give me a

problem....Dr

> Reines/Thayer are thinking if this does not work, it is back to

surgery for

> me...I just want to give up....I am so upset I did this, even tho I

have lost

> 56 lbs..I have not moved in weight in at least 3 weeks now..and I

don;t eat!

> LOL go figure.....hugs MJ you going thursday? I am

[Guest guest]

MJ -

I also have been stuck in the same 3 pound rotation for the past

three + weeks. They told me to make sure to drink more and keep the

exercise going. But that was two weeks ago and nothing. But the odd

thing is I am still losing inches and fitting into clothes I haven't

worn in 5 years so go figure! Have you measured yourself lately and

compared? I know that made me feel better.

I am finding that getting the right food to eat is very hard.

Especially now that I am at work. I eat a few slices of apple and I

can feel queasy for a bit - not much of a problem when I was at home

and could just take it easy but horrible at work. So I am almost

afraid to eat at work....luckily, I've only dumped once and my

cubicle is near the bathroom! (I was in charge of the new floorplan

before I left for surgery - and don't think that I didn't consider

that in my determination, and am glad for it now!!)

Good luck on the next dilation. MJ - I did just read an article in

Dartmouth Hitchcock's newsletter from someone who had VBG, then RNY

and a bunch of other surgeries for various complications inbetween

and she says she is STILL glad she had the surgery. So, chin up! But

I will be crossing my fingers that you can avoid anymore.

Devon

> Kim:

> I had the last dilatation friday...no steroids...I am scheduled

to have

> another (#6) tomorrow...I think it is the last one...things are a

ta better ,

> if I keep to completely ground up foods...all meats give me a

problem....Dr

> Reines/Thayer are thinking if this does not work, it is back to

surgery for

> me...I just want to give up....I am so upset I did this, even tho I

have lost

> 56 lbs..I have not moved in weight in at least 3 weeks now..and I

don;t eat!

> LOL go figure.....hugs MJ you going thursday? I am

[Guest guest]

Jane ..

Don't give up ... Things will get better ... {{{{{{{BIG HUG}}}}}}} You

would think that if you didn't eat the weight would just fall right off but

the body doesn't work that way

I hope things work out this time....

Ellen

[Guest guest]

Jane ..

Don't give up ... Things will get better ... {{{{{{{BIG HUG}}}}}}} You

would think that if you didn't eat the weight would just fall right off but

the body doesn't work that way

I hope things work out this time....

Ellen

[Guest guest]

Devon:

Thanks for the encouragement...Ihad the 6th dilatation today..and for the

first time in months was able to eat..not feel sick..and keep down a real

salad (or naything else forthat matter) I was so happy....Dr Lee stretched

the stoma quite a bit today and Iwill have one more next week! he said that

should be it...I am hoping.....MJ

[Guest guest]

Devon:

Thanks for the encouragement...Ihad the 6th dilatation today..and for the

first time in months was able to eat..not feel sick..and keep down a real

salad (or naything else forthat matter) I was so happy....Dr Lee stretched

the stoma quite a bit today and Iwill have one more next week! he said that

should be it...I am hoping.....MJ

[Guest guest]

Devon:

Thanks for the encouragement...Ihad the 6th dilatation today..and for the

first time in months was able to eat..not feel sick..and keep down a real

salad (or naything else forthat matter) I was so happy....Dr Lee stretched

the stoma quite a bit today and Iwill have one more next week! he said that

should be it...I am hoping.....MJ

[Guest guest]

thanks Ellen......am down 59 lbs....as of today....Ithink I am getting

better...lol MJ

[Guest guest]

MJ,

So glad things are looking up for you. I've been thinking of you. You are

one tough girl!

Donna

[Guest guest]

MJ,

So glad things are looking up for you. I've been thinking of you. You are

one tough girl!

Donna

[Guest guest]

Welcome, Ange - and congrats on getting through Day 3!

Jen in ND

--- Ange wrote:

> Greetings Everyone,

>

> Today is offically the end of day 3, phase 1. I've

> stuck to the plan

> so far, without falling off. My name is Ange, I live

> just outside of

> Detroit, Michigan, and I'm on the south beach diet

> to loose weight,

> become healthier, and feel better about myself.

>

> I've browsed some of the files and must say the

> information is very

> helpful. I'm looking forward to gaining more

> information on my south

> beach journey.

>

> Have a great night!!

>

> Ange

>

>

>

>

>

__________________________________

Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005

http://mail.yahoo.com