Guest guest Posted January 5, 2003 Report Share Posted January 5, 2003 Hi ! Welcome to the group! You will find a wonderful bunch here. Each has his or her own success story as well as bumps along the way. If you have a question....someone here has an answer for you! Good luck in you journey! Liz pre-op 282 VBG/DrNigh/Indianapolis 01-21-03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2003 Report Share Posted January 5, 2003 First welcome to the group its nice meeting you! What should you expect, well you should expect to do anything and everything you can't do at this point in your life. I started out at 327 and have lost 144 lbs, I am happy, healthy and full of sunshine! I live life as it should have been and should be! Depending on the surgery type and yes there are several out there, will depend on the length of the surgery. If you don't mind me asking how much do you weigh now? How tall are you? Do you have health problems, Do you have children, grandchildren? Why?you may ask I ask that question for the question: " Do You Want to Live to See their children " Do You want to see them get married? Do You want to grow old w/ your spouse (if married that is ) It was the best gift I could have ever given myself. I have love, & respect for myself for the first time is such a wild feeling! You deserve the best, you deserve to breath, you deserve to LIVE!!!! Thats just my little couple of cents! Hugs! Theresa :0)~ *Nothing Tastes As Good As Thinness Feels* -- new to group hi' my name is frank and i'm new here my doctor was telling me that i should look into get this done .im not shure? what should i expect? how long dose it take ?and how do you feel after its done ? am i going the right way ? To Subscribe to 's monthly FREE Newsletter send an email to GBCookbook-subscribe@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2003 Report Share Posted January 5, 2003 HI ........ welcome I had lap RNY on May 29, 2002 Have lost 119 lbs thus far. Feel great. Off all Diabetes meds, all high blood pressure meds. My knees no longer hurt. I can move, and do. Hugs, Romero noliptoday@... Louisiana 381/262/160 Lap RNY 5-29-2002 FRIENDS are the siblings God forgot to give us hi' my name is frank and i'm new here my doctor was telling me that i should look into get this done .im not shure? what should i expect? how long dose it take ?and how do you feel after its done ? am i going the right way ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2003 Report Share Posted January 5, 2003 Hi ....... My name is Tracey and i had surgery Nov 2002, i weighed 318 lbs the morning of surgery and now a little over a year later i am 195 lbs. Would i do this again??? HECK YESSSS... I wore a 26W jeans and a 3-4X shirts. I am now in an 18 jeans and an Xlg shirt some larges. I raise arabian horses and i can now go into western shops and buy clothes which i couldn't find my size before. And i feel GREAT going to the horse shows and feel good being out in the ring. Tracey Northern Minn ----- Original Message ----- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2003 Report Share Posted January 7, 2003 Dear , Welcome to the GBIC website and email support group. I'm glad you've found us! I had an open RNY (weight loss surgery) four months ago and I've lost over 75 pounds so far! The surgery isn't 'easy' but very do-able. I was swimming (slowly and carefully) at three weeks post-op. I would have this surgery again. I can't wait for this summer. I'm hoping to join the Century Club (100 or more lost) . I recommend you reading and researching the procedure(s) and visit a reputable bariatric surgeon in your area. Many surgeons offer seminars that can answer all your questions. Good luck and God bless your WLS journey! Love, Trace in Va. Beach, VA Dr. Schechner, Va. Beach, VA Open RNY -- 9/5/02 Height -- 5' 9 1/2 " Starting weight -- 351.2 Current weight -- 275 Minus -- 76 pounds gone! Gal. 2:20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2003 Report Share Posted January 11, 2003 I'm 8 yrs. When you ask how do you feel after. you mean that day? In a month? Or for life? Thanks, Vitalady, Inc. T www.vitalady.com If you are interested in PayPal, please click here: https://secure.paypal.com/affil/pal=vitalady%40bigfoot.com new to group hi' my name is frank and i'm new here my doctor was telling me that i should look into get this done .im not shure? what should i expect? how long dose it take ?and how do you feel after its done ? am i going the right way ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2005 Report Share Posted January 23, 2005 Thanks Betsy...that is my birthday 7/17... good day to do anything important .. Thank you for the encouragement. I have a lot of work to do. As you can imagine my sister is at zero percentage kidney function so I have to work pretty fast. She didn't want to bother anyone so she put off telling us how bad it was. God love her. I just want her life to be the best it can be for as long as it can be. I will just have to live a very clean life with only one kidney. I do pretty much any way so no big deal...I may want to find out what you went through and all that while I am preparing for this. I have had four major surgeries in my life so maybe it was preparing me for this. Christy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2005 Report Share Posted January 23, 2005 ~~ Thank you for your e-mail. Your sister did e-mail me and give me some info already. That was so nice. I feel like a lost little sheep looking for it's way home. On the other hand my heart feels so warmed by the welcome comments everyone has sent to me..Many, many thanks to all of you. I will do my best to forge ahead and get this accomplished. I also have a few real great friends that know nothing about all this either but are willing to assist me in this endeavor. I keep telling them just to pray for the best outcome & for strength for me and my sister. She has been so very brave. Those pumps are not easy to put in and she has had 7 in just about 6 months. She is in the hospital now recouping from the latest on Saturday. Christie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 24, 2006 Report Share Posted April 24, 2006 Welcome to the group Ann ...You and your mom is in our prays.Ann Cioffi wrote: Hello, my name is Ann and I am new to this group. Twenty years ago my mother was diagnosed with breast cancer, went through a lumpectomy and radiation. Now, at the age of 84 she is facing the possibility of breast cancer again. She is now in NYC, will undergo a tissue biopsy under general anesthesia on Thurs. A couple of weeks ago she noticed a sudden change in her right breast (a dimpling, I think), she went through a needle biopsy and that showed "atypical" cells. Her doctor consulted with a radiologist and a breast oncologist, all three are very concerned that her cancer is back and that it is lying in or behind scar tissue there from her first bout with breast cancer. So, she undergoes more invasive tissue biopsy this week. The doctors will test the tissue while she is still under anesthesia and if it comes back positive they will do a mastectomy right then, before they wake her up. I'm quite concerned...the breast cancer was quite an ordeal for her 20 years ago, she is now 84. So I can't imagine what this will be like for her. She isn't dreading the diagnosis, she is dreading the whole surgical thing.....pain, healing, getting back on your feet, etc. Anyway, I look forward to getting to know all of you. Ann How low will we go? Check out Yahoo! Messenger’s low PC-to-Phone call rates. TCB Picture Video Making email me for details Breast Cancer crafts of all kinds for sale http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BreastCancerItems4Sale Breast Cancer Survior;11/05 Have a Great 2006 yr Tobie Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. PC-to-Phone calls for ridiculously low rates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2006 Report Share Posted April 25, 2006 Thank you Tobie! Anntobie klemz wrote: Welcome to the group Ann ...You and your mom is in our prays.Ann Cioffi wrote: Hello, my name is Ann and I am new to this group. Twenty years ago my mother was diagnosed with breast cancer, went through a lumpectomy and radiation. Now, at the age of 84 she is facing the possibility of breast cancer again. She is now in NYC, will undergo a tissue biopsy under general anesthesia on Thurs. A couple of weeks ago she noticed a sudden change in her right breast (a dimpling, I think), she went through a needle biopsy and that showed "atypical" cells. Her doctor consulted with a radiologist and a breast oncologist, all three are very concerned that her cancer is back and that it is lying in or behind scar tissue there from her first bout with breast cancer. So, she undergoes more invasive tissue biopsy this week. The doctors will test the tissue while she is still under anesthesia and if it comes back positive they will do a mastectomy right then, before they wake her up. I'm quite concerned...the breast cancer was quite an ordeal for her 20 years ago, she is now 84. So I can't imagine what this will be like for her. She isn't dreading the diagnosis, she is dreading the whole surgical thing.....pain, healing, getting back on your feet, etc. Anyway, I look forward to getting to know all of you. Ann How low will we go? Check out Yahoo! Messenger’s low PC-to-Phone call rates. TCB Picture Video Making email me for details Breast Cancer crafts of all kinds for sale http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BreastCancerItems4Sale Breast Cancer Survior;11/05 Have a Great 2006 yr Tobie Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. PC-to-Phone calls for ridiculously low rates. Love cheap thrills? Enjoy PC-to-Phone calls to 30+ countries for just 2¢/min with Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2006 Report Share Posted April 25, 2006 Ann, as mentioned before, yes; you and your mom are in our prayers. Please keep us informed of her health and well being. Feel free to vent if you wish. Ann Cioffi wrote: Thank you Tobie! Anntobie klemz wrote: Welcome to the group Ann ...You and your mom is in our prays.Ann Cioffi wrote: Hello, my name is Ann and I am new to this group. Twenty years ago my mother was diagnosed with breast cancer, went through a lumpectomy and radiation. Now, at the age of 84 she is facing the possibility of breast cancer again. She is now in NYC, will undergo a tissue biopsy under general anesthesia on Thurs. A couple of weeks ago she noticed a sudden change in her right breast (a dimpling, I think), she went through a needle biopsy and that showed "atypical" cells. Her doctor consulted with a radiologist and a breast oncologist, all three are very concerned that her cancer is back and that it is lying in or behind scar tissue there from her first bout with breast cancer. So, she undergoes more invasive tissue biopsy this week. The doctors will test the tissue while she is still under anesthesia and if it comes back positive they will do a mastectomy right then, before they wake her up. I'm quite concerned...the breast cancer was quite an ordeal for her 20 years ago, she is now 84. So I can't imagine what this will be like for her. She isn't dreading the diagnosis, she is dreading the whole surgical thing.....pain, healing, getting back on your feet, etc. Anyway, I look forward to getting to know all of you. Ann How low will we go? Check out Yahoo! Messenger’s low PC-to-Phone call rates. TCB Picture Video Making email me for details Breast Cancer crafts of all kinds for sale http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BreastCancerItems4Sale Breast Cancer Survior;11/05 Have a Great 2006 yr Tobie Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. PC-to-Phone calls for ridiculously low rates. Love cheap thrills? Enjoy PC-to-Phone calls to 30+ countries for just 2¢/min with Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. New Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. Call regular phones from your PC and save big. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2006 Report Share Posted April 25, 2006 Thanks ! Ann wrote: Ann, as mentioned before, yes; you and your mom are in our prayers. Please keep us informed of her health and well being. Feel free to vent if you wish. Ann Cioffi wrote: Thank you Tobie! Anntobie klemz wrote: Welcome to the group Ann ...You and your mom is in our prays.Ann Cioffi wrote: Hello, my name is Ann and I am new to this group. Twenty years ago my mother was diagnosed with breast cancer, went through a lumpectomy and radiation. Now, at the age of 84 she is facing the possibility of breast cancer again. She is now in NYC, will undergo a tissue biopsy under general anesthesia on Thurs. A couple of weeks ago she noticed a sudden change in her right breast (a dimpling, I think), she went through a needle biopsy and that showed "atypical" cells. Her doctor consulted with a radiologist and a breast oncologist, all three are very concerned that her cancer is back and that it is lying in or behind scar tissue there from her first bout with breast cancer. So, she undergoes more invasive tissue biopsy this week. The doctors will test the tissue while she is still under anesthesia and if it comes back positive they will do a mastectomy right then, before they wake her up. I'm quite concerned...the breast cancer was quite an ordeal for her 20 years ago, she is now 84. So I can't imagine what this will be like for her. She isn't dreading the diagnosis, she is dreading the whole surgical thing.....pain, healing, getting back on your feet, etc. Anyway, I look forward to getting to know all of you. Ann How low will we go? Check out Yahoo! Messenger’s low PC-to-Phone call rates. TCB Picture Video Making email me for details Breast Cancer crafts of all kinds for sale http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BreastCancerItems4Sale Breast Cancer Survior;11/05 Have a Great 2006 yr Tobie Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. PC-to-Phone calls for ridiculously low rates. Love cheap thrills? Enjoy PC-to-Phone calls to 30+ countries for just 2¢/min with Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. New Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. Call regular phones from your PC and save big. New Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. Call regular phones from your PC and save big. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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