RE: wls without a program in place

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There are several of us on this list that I know of who

are OR/WA Kaiser members and had surgery last

year without a program in place -- at least one that we

could figure out. But with the help of this list and encouraging

PCPs who were willing to listen when we brought them the

information we found online, and an excellent surgeon, we

learned most of what was needed. Now Kaiser is beginning

a very well ordered program for WLS and it will be exciting

to see how it goes. I just hope they include us older post ops

in the support groups they are forming. So far we haven't been

invited.

I have felt fortunate through this whole adventure to have

the internet and especially this list. I've learned more here of

usable value to me than I've learned anyplace else. Of course

you all know that already.

Margo Power

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There are dangers even in these lists. I am glad we have the lists, but I

can't tell you how many times I have gotten frantic calls from our patients

who have read something or been told something on a list or on

obesityhelp.com or who the heck knows where, that has scared them to death.

It only takes a second to make someone who is uncertain about what they are

doing panic and then it takes forever for me to convince them they will be

ok. I guess we all just have to be careful what we say or advise people even

if our intentions are good.

Michele

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Well, grassroots, seems to be par for the course. We teach from where we are

learning it, by living it....... Slower this way, but at least we have this

forum, unlike many who came before us.

I'm EXTREMELY thankful for those squeaky wheels who would NOT be silenced about

their particular area of interest and have helped even the most stubborn among

us. OK, there's still BOB, but maybe the SECOND most stubborn among us.

Each one has their particular " thing " and it is SO helpful. Except those

exercise people. Can someone DO something about 'em?

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Re: wls without a program in place

> There are several of us on this list that I know of who

> are OR/WA Kaiser members and had surgery last

> year without a program in place -- at least one that we

> could figure out. But with the help of this list and encouraging

> PCPs who were willing to listen when we brought them the

> information we found online, and an excellent surgeon, we

> learned most of what was needed. Now Kaiser is beginning

> a very well ordered program for WLS and it will be exciting

> to see how it goes. I just hope they include us older post ops

> in the support groups they are forming. So far we haven't been

> invited.

>

> I have felt fortunate through this whole adventure to have

> the internet and especially this list. I've learned more here of

> usable value to me than I've learned anyplace else. Of course

> you all know that already.

>

> Margo Power

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WE ARE TOO HELPFUL TO PEOPLE!!! IT IS JUST THAT SOME (not naming names,

MICHELLE!) SO NOT LISTEN! LOL

> << Each one has their particular " thing " and it is SO helpful. Except those

> exercise people. Can someone DO something about 'em? >>

>

> In Charlottesville, VA

> RNY 3/31/99 318

> Current 190 ;^)

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In a message dated 05/31/2001 10:42:11 PM Pacific Daylight Time,

vitalady@... writes:

> Each one has their particular " thing " and it is SO helpful. Except those

> exercise people. Can someone DO something about 'em?

>

> Thanks,

>

>

I am becoming one of those workout people. I am working on strength and

flexibility.

I actually look forward to working out and miss it on my off days.

) Vicki

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That is just SICK.

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Re: wls without a program in place

> In a message dated 05/31/2001 10:42:11 PM Pacific Daylight Time,

> vitalady@... writes:

>

> > Each one has their particular " thing " and it is SO helpful. Except those

> > exercise people. Can someone DO something about 'em?

> >

> > Thanks,

> >

> >

>

>

> I am becoming one of those workout people. I am working on strength and

> flexibility.

> I actually look forward to working out and miss it on my off days.

> ) Vicki

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Hey there Mother....I exercise daily and don't miss a day unless I

have too. I love getting up at 5:30 AM (not!!!) to go to the

gym.....I don't remember the last time I slept past 6am even on

holidays and weekends. My gym closed on Christmas (the NERVE of them)

and I even went out for a 2 hr walk in -35degree weather (what was I

thinking????)

Rita

-- In Graduate-OSSG@y..., Haasevp@a... wrote:

> In a message dated 05/31/2001 10:42:11 PM Pacific Daylight Time,

> vitalady@i... writes:

>

> > Each one has their particular " thing " and it is SO helpful.

Except those

> > exercise people. Can someone DO something about 'em?

> >

> > Thanks,

> >

> >

>

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<<Each one has their particular " thing " and it is SO helpful. Except

those exercise people. Can someone DO something about 'em?>>

Those exercise people??? Gee, you say that like it's a BAD thing! LOL

Actually, I prefer to think of it as " playing " . I can enjoy it then. As soon

as I start to think of it as a " workout " then I don't want to do it! I'm

stubborn that way. :-)

A. in Indy

SRVG on 4-11-00

Dr. Huse

St. 's Carmel, IN

Pre-op BMI 47, Pre-op Weight 278 lbs.

As of 4-30-01, -111 lbs. and weighing in at 167!

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That's how I look at protein--a good time in a glass!

Thanks,

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Re: wls without a program in place

> <<Each one has their particular " thing " and it is SO helpful. Except

> those exercise people. Can someone DO something about 'em?>>

>

> Those exercise people??? Gee, you say that like it's a BAD thing! LOL

> Actually, I prefer to think of it as " playing " . I can enjoy it then. As soon

> as I start to think of it as a " workout " then I don't want to do it! I'm

> stubborn that way. :-)

>

> A. in Indy

> SRVG on 4-11-00

> Dr. Huse

> St. 's Carmel, IN

> Pre-op BMI 47, Pre-op Weight 278 lbs.

> As of 4-30-01, -111 lbs. and weighing in at 167!

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> Except those

> exercise people. Can someone DO something

> about 'em?

this is funny - i thought that way too just a few

months ago - couldn't bring myself to say the 'E'

word even - thoughts of childhood gym class,

profuse sweating, etc.

now i enjoy the power walking program i started a

few months ago and am finally starting to enjoy

the weights. i couldn't go 2-3 days without the

walking, the friends who i walk with and the

conversation - even though we are huffing and

puffing up the hills part of the way and are sore

some nights. the skin is firming up and making it

worth it.

but i can relate to THOSE EXERCISE PEOPLE

comments.

sue

[swVa - enjoying the florida sunshine]

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