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Welcome back, Chad!

::Big Hugs::

Love,

Trace in Va. Beach, VA

Dr. Schechner, Norfolk and Va. Beach, VA

Open RNY -- 9/5/02

Height -- 5' 9 1/2 "

Starting weight -- 351.2

Current weight -- 314

Minus -- 37 pounds gone!

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Dear Dee,

Welcome out of " lurkdom " :) and congratulations on your excellent

weight loss.

Be encouraged about your co-morbs. You're just 4 weeks out and it

might be a few months down the road when you see them slowly going away. Be

encouraged!

Love,

Trace in Va. Beach, VA

Dr. Schechner, Norfolk and Va. Beach, VA

Open RNY -- 9/5/02

Height -- 5' 9 1/2 "

Starting weight -- 351.2

Current weight -- 314

Minus -- 37 pounds gone!

Gal. 2:20

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Hi Dee - You are doing fine! Congrats on those 46 pounds. You will get more

used to eating food and be able to fit it in better as time goes on. And those

medicines will eventually go away, too. I am still on my blood pressure

medication. Give it some more time, and don't get discouraged. You really are

doing great. Keep telling yourself that!

Jeanne in WI

Age 39

Open RNY 05/21/2002

314/ 246/150-175

5' 8 "

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In a message dated 10/23/02 7:37:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time,

Deelighted001@... writes:

> My little dog is loving it though and is sitting and waiting by my side when

> I am eating now. She only weighs 5 lbs but probably won't be that weight

> for

> long if it keeps on like this, lol.

>

>

Dee,

This has become a problem for me too! I've 2 bichons and they eagerly

await~ in fact, they eat more than me!

Flavors of foods change~smaller clothes sizes bring out the best

" FLAVOR " . Keep up the great progress!

Elaine in Maine

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Congratulations on your weight loss. I can't wait to join all of people on

the losing side. I enjoy reading your notes so i will know what to expect.

Everyone here has been such and inspiration to me. Keep up the good work. By

the way do you have any before & after pictures? My before are posted on the

web sight.

Amy

351 1/2 / 319 today

surgery date 11/11/2002

-- Hello

Hi,

I don't post very often as I am usually a lurker, but I am going to try to

do

better. I am 4 weeks post op from a open Rny/distal with Dr. Oh in Federal

Way Washington as my doctor. Yesterday I went to the doctor for my 4 week

check up and I am down 46 lbs. It may seem strange but it just doesn't seem

real to me yet.

Yesterday I started my soft foods. For the first 2 weeks post op I had no

problems getting all of my vitamins in and drinking 4 protein drinks daily.

Last week I started having trouble getting them all down. This week I am so

full. It is hard to eat 4 times a day (just a shot glass sized portion)

drink 4 or more protein drinks and take all of my vitamins. I am so

surprised that eating food isn't as exciting as I thought it would be.

That's ALL I could think of these last weeks and now its like a couple of

bites and I'm full and it doesn't seem as flavorful as I was anticipating.

My little dog is loving it though and is sitting and waiting by my side when

I am eating now. She only weighs 5 lbs but probably won't be that weight for

long if it keeps on like this, lol.

I still have a lot of tiredness and low energy and sadly still have all of

my

co-morbities. I still have to take oral diabetic pills and insulin

injections along with everything else I had pre-op:( I had so hoped that I

would be off one or the other after surgery.

Thanks all for listening.

Dee

Surgery 9-25-02

Dr. Oh

-46lbs

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Dee congrats girl you are doing great just try to not be so hard on Dee she

is doing her best to get all her vites ,water and protein down it will get

easier right now you are a baby sweetie

TN

Hello

> Hi,

>

> I don't post very often as I am usually a lurker, but I am going to try to

do

> better. I am 4 weeks post op from a open Rny/distal with Dr. Oh in

Federal

> Way Washington as my doctor. Yesterday I went to the doctor for my 4 week

> check up and I am down 46 lbs. It may seem strange but it just doesn't

seem

> real to me yet.

>

> Yesterday I started my soft foods. For the first 2 weeks post op I had no

> problems getting all of my vitamins in and drinking 4 protein drinks

daily.

> Last week I started having trouble getting them all down. This week I am

so

> full. It is hard to eat 4 times a day (just a shot glass sized portion)

> drink 4 or more protein drinks and take all of my vitamins. I am so

> surprised that eating food isn't as exciting as I thought it would be.

> That's ALL I could think of these last weeks and now its like a couple of

> bites and I'm full and it doesn't seem as flavorful as I was anticipating.

> My little dog is loving it though and is sitting and waiting by my side

when

> I am eating now. She only weighs 5 lbs but probably won't be that weight

for

> long if it keeps on like this, lol.

>

> I still have a lot of tiredness and low energy and sadly still have all of

my

> co-morbities. I still have to take oral diabetic pills and insulin

> injections along with everything else I had pre-op:( I had so hoped

that I

> would be off one or the other after surgery.

>

> Thanks all for listening.

>

> Dee

> Surgery 9-25-02

> Dr. Oh

> -46lbs

>

>

>

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Dear Pat,

Who is your surgeon and what hospital are you going to be in? I live in

Macon and would be happy to be your angel for your upcoming surgery. However,

I am working full time, and will need to be reminded of your personal surgery

agenda nearer your actual date.

Take care

Hugs,

from GA

open RNY 12/12/00

Revision 04/18/01

Revision 02/07/02

St wt.... 392

Cw.......187

Wt loss..-205

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awhhhhhhh sweet I just knew you would be pat's angel

big hugs

Re: Hello

> Dear Pat,

> Who is your surgeon and what hospital are you going to be in? I live in

> Macon and would be happy to be your angel for your upcoming surgery.

However,

> I am working full time, and will need to be reminded of your personal

surgery

> agenda nearer your actual date.

> Take care

> Hugs,

>

>

> from GA

> open RNY 12/12/00

> Revision 04/18/01

> Revision 02/07/02

> St wt.... 392

> Cw.......187

> Wt loss..-205

>

>

>

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Tim this is just the best news from you in long time. I am thrilled for you

and hope you just keep having alot of better and better things occur in your

life. Your so special. How is your sister=in-law doing? Am way behind in

emails so hope it is okay to ask!!!!! Please know not asking to hurt you

just asking as care. Take care my friend.

s Momma

JoAnn

Hello

>

> They did a MRI Orthogram last week and found that I have torn tendons

> in my shoulder. I see my orthopedic surgeon Tuesday, and I guess I

> will go from there.

>

>> finally gotten back to myself > >

> Just wanted to say thanks for the inquiries and doing well and will

> talk to you all when I can sit at the computer a little longer.

>

> Hope all is well with everyone and I am thinking of you all!

>

> Tim

>

>

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> Donna,

> I was wondering how you are doing and feeling? I have not spoken to

you in a while and wanted to know if there has been any changes with

your RSD?

Things havent changed much, still having some burning but with the

help of the neurontin the pain dr put me on Friday its better. I've

had alot of swelling in my hands and wrist but it subsides after

awhile.

I was told by my doctors nurse that by law they do not have to answer

the doctors request for 30 days.

I was unaware that they could take up to 30 days to answer a drs

treatment request, sounds absurd to me but then again not much

surprises me lately LOL.

I'm due for 3 more injections myself and am waiting for w/c to

approve them but I've only been waiting since Friday to hear from

them. Not that I'm in a rush to go back for more but admittedly they

did help some.

I was reading in another email that you wrote, about your pay.

My pay? LOL theres a whole novel in itself! Apparently they combine

your pay from date of injury back to date of hire or 1 yr which ever

is less. I was making 8.00 an hour before I passed my certification,

when I did they boosted me up to 12.50/hr but that was only about a

month before I was initially injured. That makes a big impact on my

income now since they take that and deduct 40% off that gross pay. I

called my case manager yesterday and she said that date of injury was

incorrect as she had closed that file and reopened one from May 11

when I reinjured my neck and arm and THATS the one they are supposed

to be basing my income on which makes a big difference! So she was

going to contact the woman in charge of my checks and straighten it

out however it wont affect this weeks check :( fortunately they owed

me 5 days pay so I will get that at least.

Hope all is well with you! Take care!

HUGS

Donna

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Hi Jeanette, Welcome to the group. You have to have patience to deal with this

process though so you don't stress yourself out. I mean stay on top of them to

get it done, but dont stress. That is good. We look forward to sharing this time

with you. Ask any questions you have, we have people here in all stages.

Best Wishes,

Shauna

Jeanette wrote:

I am Jeanette Grove; I am 39 years old and have been morbidly obese

most of

my life.

The idea of Weight Loss Surgery was first suggested to me by a physician

that I had while living in South Carolina. At first I have to admit I wanted

no part of this, I am not one to like physicians, hospitals, etc...

It wasn't till about 2 years ago, that I had decided to do some research and

check into having Weight Loss Surgery.

Honestly, I believed at the time that Weight Loss Surgery was I hate to say

it but " the easy way out " , but after the last year and all the visits to the

Doctors' office and the wait of Insurance Approval and listening to Post WLS

patients, I have realized this whole process is anything but easy.

Patience and Commitment these are two qualities I was believing that I

lacked, boy was I wrong (chuckle, chuckle) . I have found out that I cut

myself short when it comes to describing my good qualities, because my

friends and family tell me and have told me that I have to be the most

committed and patient person they know, at times I even cause them to get

upset because I am " too patient " and refuse to be persistent in fear that I

might be looked at as being " pushy "

Anyways, Title 19 (Medicaid) denied me the first time due to the fact that I

lacked 6 months or more of physician recommended and documented dietary

notes, so I am awaiting approval from Title 19 which should be any day.

I have a hernia on my C-Section incision that has been repaired 3 times now

and it needs immediate attention, so this is a plus because my PCP (Primary

Care Physician) and the Surgeon(s) .want to do the Lap Band and Hernia

repair at one time.

I am looking to your group as a way to obtain information, share experiences

support, and share information.

Thank You,

Jeanette Grove

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Uh lyn,

I would say you are doing great! joining this group

is a great way to keep going in the right direction!

Congrats,

Debi

--- rerasmo3 wrote:

> I JUST WANTED TO LET EVERYONE KNOW IM NEW TO ALL

> THIS CAN SOMEONE TELL

> ME HOW TO DOWNLOAD MY PIC ON TO THIS WEB PAGE SO

> THAT EVERYONE CAN SEE

> MY PROGRESS I GOT SURGERY JUNE 27, 2006 I WAS 316

> AND IM DOWN TO 275

> AS OF MONDAY 7, 2006.I WANTED TO KNOW IF IM ON THE

> RITE

> TRACK. ROSALYN

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Welcome to the group lyn. We had surgery almost at the same time.

:-) I was on June 26.

W

380/328/160

rerasmo3 wrote:

> I JUST WANTED TO LET EVERYONE KNOW IM NEW TO ALL THIS CAN SOMEONE TELL

> ME HOW TO DOWNLOAD MY PIC ON TO THIS WEB PAGE SO THAT EVERYONE CAN SEE

> MY PROGRESS I GOT SURGERY JUNE 27, 2006 I WAS 316 AND IM DOWN TO 275

> AS OF MONDAY 7, 2006.I WANTED TO KNOW IF IM ON THE RITE

> TRACK. ROSALYN

>

>

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Hi lyn & Welcome!I had surgery 5 days before you & have lost

almost 50 lbs so far(I weigh on Fridays). You sound like you are doing

well. Go to photos & create a folder for yourself.You can then upload

pictures to your folder.Good luck to you!!!

Kim

RNY 6/23/06

298/249/135

>

> I JUST WANTED TO LET EVERYONE KNOW IM NEW TO ALL THIS CAN SOMEONE

TELL

> ME HOW TO DOWNLOAD MY PIC ON TO THIS WEB PAGE SO THAT EVERYONE CAN

SEE

> MY PROGRESS I GOT SURGERY JUNE 27, 2006 I WAS 316 AND IM DOWN TO 275

> AS OF MONDAY 7, 2006.I WANTED TO KNOW IF IM ON THE RITE

> TRACK. ROSALYN

>

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It is just natural to be scared. What brought you to the decision to have the

surgery in the first place? Only you will know if it is the right decision for

you.

Good luck

Australia

321/261/176

Hello

I am getting set to see my surgeon.I have to admit I am a little

scared as the day gets closerI wonder am I really making the right

decision?

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Hi,

Only you can decide if youa re making the right decision. You

have to way the pros and cons and decide what its worth for you. You

have to have the mindset of change and determination. It is scary to

make such a drastic change. Once we have this surgery and lose the

weight, we lose the identitiy and excuses that comes with being

heavy. Atleast that is how it has been for me. I was hiding behind

my weight and found the weight loss more scary then the surgery.

Now I am happier then ever at -97 lbs. It is exciting and life

with my family is awesome... for me... there was so much to gain and

I had determination to make it work.

You can do this!! When you see those lbs disappearing and your

eating right, exercising, etc... You just feel so good.

Best Wishes to you and prayers on your decision!!

Shauna

>

> I am getting set to see my surgeon.I have to admit I am a little

> scared as the day gets closerI wonder am I really making the right

> decision?

>

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I already take Vicodin. I suppose the tramdol is my break through pain,

LOL.What are some of the things you guys take for break through pain?

Just give me some suggestions. Soon if you can going to get letter written

today.

Thanks,

Lori H

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