RE: Consultation today with Dr. Thayer

[Guest guest]

THATS GREAT ERIC! GOOD FOR YOU!

[Guest guest]

!

So glad you liked everyone, and felt very comfortable with them all. That

makes such a huge difference in chosing what's best for you.

May is right around the corner sweetie, this is enough time to concentrate

on trying to lose some weight, while gaining more knowledge for post-op

care.

I'm confident you'll do well, even if your hair is pink that day! LOL!

Dawn

I didn't know you have an 11 yo! Small world!

> Consultation today with Dr. Thayer

>

> Hello All,

>

> Sorry I didn't get a chance to make the support meeting tonight, but

> we had an 11 year old who would have been here all alone...Heh. Anyways,

> I had my initial consultation today with Dr. Thayer. I was so nervous,

> and worried. Everyone I met today really put me at ease. The

> phsychologist, nutritionist and Dr. Thayer were all really great! Dr.

> Thayer says that I appear to hold my weight well, and look pretty healthy

> considering my 630 pound size. He says he thinks I'm gonna do great, and

> I'm going to be scheduled for the end of May. They're really backed up!

> Because of my extreme size, I really have to focus on losing weight before

> the operation. He wants me to lose 30 pounds in the next month to show

> I'm really determined to make it through all this. I am sure I can do

> this. Now that I know I can have the surgery and have a tentative

> schedule, I'm really really gung-ho on getting this weight off to make the

> surgery more safe for me. I just thought I'd share the great news with

> everyone!

>

> -- S.

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

I am pre op with Dr. Thayer myself, and I too felt a lot of the same

feelings when I met Dr. Thayer about a month ago. I went into his

office feeling like I was going to be the only person over 600 pounds

that ever walked in there. And Dr.T assured me that I wasn't the

first one, and he assured me I wouldn't be the last. And for some

strange reason, I felt " comfortated " by that. Guess I always felt I

was the largest person on earth, and that I wouldn't be able to have

this surgery. But he reassured me that although I would be " high

risk " I was indeed an excellent patient for this surgery. He also

asked that I lose 10 to 15 pounds before my surgery.

Since then I have had a better outlook,I have started dieting and even

managed to start walking. Eventhough its just a few hunderd feet a

day, I try to keep myself moving. Dr. Thayer, with the aid of a few

wonderful friends,(and some encouraging words from BETH at my first

meeting THANKS BETH) they have given me the confidence to finally do

something to change my life for the better. And it all started the

day I walked into his office.

SO I feel that even before the surgery, I am already on my way to a

new me! And by the sounds of things So are you!! Congrats

Luv Suz

[Guest guest]

DEAR ERIC S,

I WISH YOU THE BEST OF LUCK. TRY TO LOOSE SOME WEIGHT. I WAS OPERATED ON NOV 20TH AND HAVE LOST 45 LBS. I DO NOT KNOW WHERE YOU LIVE BUT THE THIRD WEDNESDAY AT 6:00PM IS A GREAT MEETING AT THE LAWRENCE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL IN THE NURSING BLDG. IT IS ON GOVERNORS AVE. IN MEDFORD, MA. IF YOU CAN GO ASK FOR DIRECTIONS AND SOMEONE WILL GIVE IT TO YOU. RAYNA

IT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

[Guest guest]

,

Don't worry, you'll NEVER be alone with this group!!

Sue from Webster

[Guest guest]

Hehe...That's exactly how I felt. Although he did express concern, and say

that I was very high risk, he was very very positive and encouraging. When

he first met me, my wife was next to me and he said " You're a big boy. " and

my wife just started laughing...Aparantly she thinks I have a boy-like charm

about me that people pick up on. Hehe. Since I'm 6'4 " and tower over Dr.

Thayer, when they took my picture he said " You're so tall, you remind me of

the guy from the Bond films " and the nutritionist(Forgot her name) and

Sally were standing there. They were like " What? That's not even true, you

look nothing like 'Jaws' " ...My response was " Well, I can see how Dr. Thayer

could see the resemblence. I often find myself eating large steel cables as

well sometimes. " They all cracked up and then Dr. Thayer said " Oh, I have

to introduce you to Dr. Reines! " and then went and interupted whatever he

was doing to drag him out to meet me. Hehe...So overall, I think the

appointment went really well Thanks for the words of encouragement Suz,

they help alot to know that I'm not completely alone where I am.

--

Re: Consultation today with Dr. Thayer

Hi ,

I am pre op with Dr. Thayer myself, and I too felt a lot of the same

feelings when I met Dr. Thayer about a month ago. I went into his

office feeling like I was going to be the only person over 600 pounds

that ever walked in there. And Dr.T assured me that I wasn't the

first one, and he assured me I wouldn't be the last. And for some

strange reason, I felt " comfortated " by that. Guess I always felt I

was the largest person on earth, and that I wouldn't be able to have

this surgery. But he reassured me that although I would be " high

risk " I was indeed an excellent patient for this surgery. He also

asked that I lose 10 to 15 pounds before my surgery.

Since then I have had a better outlook,I have started dieting and even

managed to start walking. Eventhough its just a few hunderd feet a

day, I try to keep myself moving. Dr. Thayer, with the aid of a few

wonderful friends,(and some encouraging words from BETH at my first

meeting THANKS BETH) they have given me the confidence to finally do

something to change my life for the better. And it all started the

day I walked into his office.

SO I feel that even before the surgery, I am already on my way to a

new me! And by the sounds of things So are you!! Congrats

Luv Suz

[Guest guest]

Thanks Pam! This ist has been really great and supportive. I'm glad I

found you all

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Re: Consultation today with Dr. Thayer

,

That is great for you. Losing weight before surgery was really had for

me. I actually didn't lose anything but I am wishing you the best with

that and remember we are here for you all the way.

Pam

[Guest guest]

,

That is great for you. Losing weight before surgery was really had for

me. I actually didn't lose anything but I am wishing you the best with

that and remember we are here for you all the way.

Pam

On Thu, 1 Feb 2001 21:37:46 -0500 " S. " writes:

> Hello All,

>

> Sorry I didn't get a chance to make the support meeting

> tonight, but

> we had an 11 year old who would have been here all alone...Heh.

> Anyways, I

> had my initial consultation today with Dr. Thayer. I was so

> nervous, and

> worried. Everyone I met today really put me at ease. The

> phsychologist,

> nutritionist and Dr. Thayer were all really great! Dr. Thayer says

> that I

> appear to hold my weight well, and look pretty healthy considering

> my 630

> pound size. He says he thinks I'm gonna do great, and I'm going to

> be

> scheduled for the end of May. They're really backed up! Because of

> my

> extreme size, I really have to focus on losing weight before the

> operation.

> He wants me to lose 30 pounds in the next month to show I'm really

> determined to make it through all this. I am sure I can do this.

> Now that

> I know I can have the surgery and have a tentative schedule, I'm

> really

> really gung-ho on getting this weight off to make the surgery more

> safe for

> me. I just thought I'd share the great news with everyone!

>

> -- S.

>

>

[Guest guest]

Sorry you weren't able to miss the meeting but I don't think you missed much

... maybe you can go to the next meeting on the 3rd Tues of Feb.

WTG on your consult!! How tall are you again? May isn't that far off just

think Spring lol .. and best of luck to losing those 30 lbs. I'm sure you

can do it. .. you have the drive knowing there is a light ahead.

Lyssa

> Consultation today with Dr. Thayer

>

> Hello All,

>

> Sorry I didn't get a chance to make the support meeting tonight, but

> we had an 11 year old who would have been here all alone...Heh. Anyways,

> I had my initial consultation today with Dr. Thayer. I was so nervous,

> and worried. Everyone I met today really put me at ease. The

> phsychologist, nutritionist and Dr. Thayer were all really great! Dr.

> Thayer says that I appear to hold my weight well, and look pretty healthy

> considering my 630 pound size. He says he thinks I'm gonna do great, and

> I'm going to be scheduled for the end of May. They're really backed up!

> Because of my extreme size, I really have to focus on losing weight before

> the operation. He wants me to lose 30 pounds in the next month to show

> I'm really determined to make it through all this. I am sure I can do

> this. Now that I know I can have the surgery and have a tentative

> schedule, I'm really really gung-ho on getting this weight off to make the

> surgery more safe for me. I just thought I'd share the great news with

> everyone!

>

> -- S.

[Guest guest]

,

I'm so glad all went well with your appointment today.... NWH program is excellent, I don't think you could ask for better. Let us know as soon as you get your date!

Joni - Dr. Thayer 11/27/00

-----Original Message-----From: S. Sent: Thursday, February 01, 2001 9:38 PMTo: OSSG-NewEngland Subject: Consultation today with Dr. ThayerHello All, Sorry I didn't get a chance to make the support meeting tonight, butwe had an 11 year old who would have been here all alone...Heh. Anyways, Ihad my initial consultation today with Dr. Thayer. I was so nervous, andworried. Everyone I met today really put me at ease. The phsychologist,nutritionist and Dr. Thayer were all really great! Dr. Thayer says that Iappear to hold my weight well, and look pretty healthy considering my 630pound size. He says he thinks I'm gonna do great, and I'm going to bescheduled for the end of May. They're really backed up! Because of myextreme size, I really have to focus on losing weight before the operation.He wants me to lose 30 pounds in the next month to show I'm reallydetermined to make it through all this. I am sure I can do this. Now thatI know I can have the surgery and have a tentative schedule, I'm reallyreally gung-ho on getting this weight off to make the surgery more safe forme. I just thought I'd share the great news with everyone! -- S.

[Guest guest]

Hi Lyssa,

I'm 6'4 " . I think I'll try and make the one on the 3rd Tuesday.

Thanks for the support I'm sure I'll be able to lose the 30 pounds too.

I think I'm gonna be living on salads, protein and vegies and fruits. I

just have to get on a good schedule and stay on track. Hehe...

--

> Consultation today with Dr. Thayer

>

> Hello All,

>

> Sorry I didn't get a chance to make the support meeting

> tonight, but we had an 11 year old who would have been here all

> alone...Heh. Anyways, I had my initial consultation today with Dr.

> Thayer. I was so nervous, and worried. Everyone I met today really put

> me at ease. The phsychologist, nutritionist and Dr. Thayer were all

> really great! Dr. Thayer says that I appear to hold my weight well, and

> look pretty healthy considering my 630 pound size. He says he thinks I'm

> gonna do great, and I'm going to be scheduled for the end of May. They're

> really backed up! Because of my extreme size, I really have to focus on

> losing weight before the operation. He wants me to lose 30 pounds in the

> next month to show I'm really determined to make it through all this. I

> am sure I can do this. Now that I know I can have the surgery and have a

> tentative schedule, I'm really really gung-ho on getting this weight off

> to make the surgery more safe for me. I just thought I'd share the great

> news with everyone!

>

> -- S.

[Guest guest]

:

Sorry you couldn't make the meeting. You will really enjoy them. You know, if you have to, you can bring your child once in awhile. Sometimes, people do. Of course, he will probably get bored.

Congrats on getting your surgery date. My consultation with Dr. Thayer was last February and I also had surgery in May. Must be a busy time of year for them. Keep us posted on your progress.

Lois