Guest guest Posted January 12, 2000 Report Share Posted January 12, 2000 << This has to be what will work for me. It is just wonderful to see and hear how effective the MGB is for people like us that have been through hell and back trying to obtain a normal weight and can not. >> Hi, Jerry! How nice to hear from you! If you haven't already e-mailed them, there are two men who've had a terrific response to their MGBs and you may want to e-mail them in the future. One is Van Stockwell (vaka@...) and the other is Dave Vinocur (kaleva@...). Both of these men have incredible stories to tell. Now that means that I've assumed that the way that you spell your name means that you're a male. If I've made the usual error in assuming, then just set me straight! You're doing a very special thing for your health, Jerry; this is a wonderful opportunity. My blood pressure is down 30 points and I had my MGB in mid-December. It'll be four weeks tomorrow! Dee in MI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2000 Report Share Posted January 12, 2000 Good luck Jerry. I had to lose 30 lbs also but I promise you, it was worth it. I had began at 384 on March 13 and today I weigh 271 or less. I haven't weighed in a week. That is 113 lbs gone from here forever. I love how I feel now. Its good thing to check out any health concerns before surgery. My sister had breathing problems she never mentioned and after surgery had complications. I wish you good health. Cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2000 Report Share Posted January 12, 2000 Hi Jerry! Welcome to our group! Congratulations on getting the ball moving so that you may be able to better your health! I will remember you in my prayers along with all the other pre and post ops! C > >Reply-To: MiniGastricBypassonelist >To: <MiniGastricBypassonelist> >Subject: Hello >Date: Wed, 12 Jan 2000 01:41:02 -0500 > > > >Hello Everyone: >I thought this might be a good time to introduce myself. I joined this list >about a month ago and have emailed many of Dr Rutledge’s patients also. My >name is Jerry Webb and I am in Danville, VA. Like most of you I have lost >hundreds of pounds only to gain all the weight back and more each time. >Presently at 381 at a BMI of 50 really shakes me up. My First visit with >Dr. >Rutledge was Saturday 01/08/00 and filling out the Insurance Form was an >awakening, thinking back to all the doctors and diets that had not worked >for me. This has to be what will work for me. It is just wonderful to see >and hear how effective the MGB is for people like us that have been through >hell and back trying to obtain a normal weight and can not. > >Since I had Gastric Stapling in 1981 at Duke and over 350 lbs Dr. R ask me >to loose 30 lbs before surgery, and also get a upper GI along with the >other page 6 preparation process. The doctor here is very supportive and >has >scheduled the upper GI tomorrow and the physical next Wednesday. He even >gave me a prescription to help me loose the 30 lbs. I had mentioned some >slight chest pain so he also checked me out on the EKG and everything >looked >fine. > >Thanks for letting me share, >Jerry > >Jerry N Webb >Email: wwj@... >Home Page: http://pws.gamewood.net/~wwj/index.htm > > >--------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2000 Report Share Posted January 12, 2000 Jerry, Welcome to the list! All the best to you! Amber 11/5/99 (-43 lbs!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2001 Report Share Posted March 1, 2001 Welcome to our happy little group! Please write and tell us more about you! Becky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2001 Report Share Posted March 2, 2001 Becky .. My name is and welcome too.. it isn't easy for a parent either and there are many here too so you are not alone.. like I told Vicki we are here and supportive... Many times the stories make me cry too.. it is so sad that there are so many of us and nothing that they can doo... great to have you aboard... hugs and kisses your pal from Michigan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2001 Report Share Posted March 4, 2001 Hello, My name is , I am 24 w/ chronic pancreatitis. I would love to chat if we can be on at the same time. I see you are on aol, I am too. Put me on your buddy list and maybe we could chat sometime, meet on line sometime. Sincerely, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2004 Report Share Posted May 19, 2004 Hi my name is Susie and I am looking forward to the next step to having my WLS. I will be completing my Nutrition Class next Monday. Then I will be calling Sunnyside and plan from there. I have read everything about this surgery and have talked to several people who had the WLS. It is something I know helps us who are fighting a long hard battle to have a better chapter on life. I also read the article about WLS gains in the PEOPLE magazine recently and even though I hope I do not gain, I really feel that lighter is better and I will focus not on weight but health. I am going to be 48 in June. My girls are 20 and 21. My oldest daughter lives in FL, and although I miss, she is happy with the love of her life. That what I want for my girls is to be happy. I have been divorce from their Dad in 2001 and we are still friends. It was something that had to change in my life and it has been good. I married in 01 also and he passed on after a heart attack in Sept of 2002, 18 months was all we had together. I now have someone very special in my life and he is from TX, his name is Steve and I thank my Lord everyday for him. My mom passed away 2/27/04 and that has been quite a blow for me. But also the reason why I want to have the WLS. Yes I will admit I would love to buy clothes off a rack, I think that is every heavy person dream no matter what. And yes I want to be more active.......and active is being healthy. Health is my goal, I have high blood pressure, arithitis and now a bad knee. I also have sleep aphnia...however you spell that....I called my Kaiser advisor and let her know about all the trails in my life and she been very supportive. I feel this is something I am doing for me and me alone. Not for happiness for happiness is what your heart desires....not your weight or money or whatever. My mom had diabetis and a bad heart,. At this time I am having a hard time breathing being 390 pounds. I am happy now with who I am and now I am ready to be healthy and change my bad habits for life. I have a good sense of humor and a positive attitude. I am not scared or worried about having the surgery, I am concern that I am doing all I can to have a healthy and full recovery. I am a social worker better known in the Public Housing Industy as a Family Self Sufficiency Coordinator. I help familiese to be free from public assistance and if they work hard hopefully home ownership. I have no brother or sisters and my father is still alive. He has a great sense of humor too. We are getting to know each other better since mom passed on. My childhood was very different being an only child and raised in a family where Dad own two gas stations and worked in a paper mill, my mom was his partner. There was no time or reason for our schedule whether it was eating or relaxing, we just learned to grab what is available as it comes. smile...I think that met grabbing the goodies too..oops!!! smile. My job is my second family, my co-workers have supported me to the most with everything, from being there when my late husband passed away. The tears when my daughter moved to FL, the lost of my mother.....and they been there for all the good times. Like having toilet paper sticking out of the back of my pants and laughing at a good joke. Lots of hugs are available where I work and I am very fortunate to have my second family share their love and joy with me! Steve is my diamond in the rough, he gentle and strong, silly and serious.....he is very supportive of me and for the first time in my life I feel that I will be safe because I can feel my friends and family love. Some of my friends do not understand why I can't just diet and lose but they are seeing that I am making changes and how I handle life barriers is not to look down but up. After all that is where my mom is ... in heaven. I am ready, I am just waiting for Kaiser to catch up with me!!!! smile... I am sure I will learn more than I thought I could know about myself and about my values. But I do know one thing I want to lose weight so I can breath, bend, walk, enjoy nature and be energized to tackle any mountain in front of me. If I do not have this surgery I will lose ..... my breathing will become more shallow, my activities will be limited and my happiness will suffer. I am ready and I cannot wait to pal up with others in this group.. after all we are a special bunch of people...smile! we have different lives and differnt gifts and traditions in handling life issues but we have a common bond and that is to be healthy! Oh yes, I love to write....so pardon me if I get long winded...LOL.. uh oh... bad Susie.. Please keep in touch. I am looking forward to hearing from you all. Laurel you are my classmate at Cascade in the Nutrition class and I like to thank her for telling me about this group. Thank you Laurel!!!! Lots of hugs Susie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2004 Report Share Posted May 19, 2004 Hi Susie, Welcome to our group. It sure does seem like you have had so much going on all at once. I am so glad that you have found us here. This is a great group of people and we all seem to have something to share at one time or an other. Ramona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 20, 2004 Report Share Posted May 20, 2004 Wow Susie!! That was a great introduction! I'm so glad you found us. Were very happy your here. You will find nothing but love and support in this group. Feel free to ask anything you want and to post just about on any topic. There is ALWAYS people in here willing to help and answer questions. Shell > Hi my name is Susie and I am looking forward to the next step to having my WLS. I will be completing my Nutrition Class next Monday. Then I will be calling Sunnyside and plan from there. > > I have read everything about this surgery and have talked to several people who had the WLS. It is something I know helps us who are fighting a long hard battle to have a better chapter on life. I also read the article about WLS gains in the PEOPLE magazine recently and even though I hope I do not gain, I really feel that lighter is better and I will focus not on weight but health. > > I am going to be 48 in June. My girls are 20 and 21. My oldest daughter lives in FL, and although I miss, she is happy with the love of her life. That what I want for my girls is to be happy. I have been divorce from their Dad in 2001 and we are still friends. It was something that had to change in my life and it has been good. I married in 01 also and he passed on after a heart attack in Sept of 2002, 18 months was all we had together. I now have someone very special in my life and he is from TX, his name is Steve and I thank my Lord everyday for him. > > My mom passed away 2/27/04 and that has been quite a blow for me. But also the reason why I want to have the WLS. Yes I will admit I would love to buy clothes off a rack, I think that is every heavy person dream no matter what. And yes I want to be more active.......and active is being healthy. Health is my goal, I have high blood pressure, arithitis and now a bad knee. I also have sleep aphnia...however you spell that....I called my Kaiser advisor and let her know about all the trails in my life and she been very supportive. I feel this is something I am doing for me and me alone. Not for happiness for happiness is what your heart desires....not your weight or money or whatever. My mom had diabetis and a bad heart,. At this time I am having a hard time breathing being 390 pounds. I am happy now with who I am and now I am ready to be healthy and change my bad habits for life. > > I have a good sense of humor and a positive attitude. I am not scared or worried about having the surgery, I am concern that I am doing all I can to have a healthy and full recovery. I am a social worker better known in the Public Housing Industy as a Family Self Sufficiency Coordinator. I help familiese to be free from public assistance and if they work hard hopefully home ownership. I have no brother or sisters and my father is still alive. He has a great sense of humor too. We are getting to know each other better since mom passed on. > > My childhood was very different being an only child and raised in a family where Dad own two gas stations and worked in a paper mill, my mom was his partner. There was no time or reason for our schedule whether it was eating or relaxing, we just learned to grab what is available as it comes. smile...I think that met grabbing the goodies too..oops!!! smile. > > My job is my second family, my co-workers have supported me to the most with everything, from being there when my late husband passed away. The tears when my daughter moved to FL, the lost of my mother.....and they been there for all the good times. Like having toilet paper sticking out of the back of my pants and laughing at a good joke. Lots of hugs are available where I work and I am very fortunate to have my second family share their love and joy with me! > > Steve is my diamond in the rough, he gentle and strong, silly and serious.....he is very supportive of me and for the first time in my life I feel that I will be safe because I can feel my friends and family love. Some of my friends do not understand why I can't just diet and lose but they are seeing that I am making changes and how I handle life barriers is not to look down but up. After all that is where my mom is ... in heaven. > > I am ready, I am just waiting for Kaiser to catch up with me!!!! smile... I am sure I will learn more than I thought I could know about myself and about my values. But I do know one thing I want to lose weight so I can breath, bend, walk, enjoy nature and be energized to tackle any mountain in front of me. If I do not have this surgery I will lose ..... my breathing will become more shallow, my activities will be limited and my happiness will suffer. I am ready and I cannot wait to pal up with others in this group.. after all we are a special bunch of people...smile! we have different lives and differnt gifts and traditions in handling life issues but we have a common bond and that is to be healthy! > > Oh yes, I love to write....so pardon me if I get long winded...LOL.. uh oh... bad Susie.. Please keep in touch. I am looking forward to hearing from you all. Laurel you are my classmate at Cascade in the Nutrition class and I like to thank her for telling me about this group. Thank you Laurel!!!! > > Lots of hugs > Susie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 20, 2004 Report Share Posted May 20, 2004 Hi Susie, Welcome aboard! This group is my home on the internet and the folks here have given me incredible support and invaluable information. I hope that it proves to be as valuable to you. Don't worry about being long-winded. All the better to get to know you. BTW where are you? You mentioned Sunnyside, but I don't know if that is Southern California or Sacramento or Oregon or wherever. Just curious because the Kaiser routines seem to be different in various areas. All the best, Kay open RNY 12/1/03 Susie wrote: Hi my name is Susie and I am looking forward to the next step to having my WLS. I will be completing my Nutrition Class next Monday. Then I will be calling Sunnyside and plan from there. I have read everything about this surgery and have talked to several people who had the WLS. It is something I know helps us who are fighting a long hard battle to have a better chapter on life. I also read the article about WLS gains in the PEOPLE magazine recently and even though I hope I do not gain, I really feel that lighter is better and I will focus not on weight but health. . .. . Oh yes, I love to write....so pardon me if I get long winded...LOL.. uh oh... bad Susie.. Please keep in touch. I am looking forward to hearing from you all. Laurel you are my classmate at Cascade in the Nutrition class and I like to thank her for telling me about this group. Thank you Laurel!!!! Lots of hugs Susie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 22, 2004 Report Share Posted May 22, 2004 Susie, Wow, that was a mouthful! Welcome to the group, there is no place on earth you will learn more about WLS than right here. CarolSusie wrote: Hi my name is Susie and I am looking forward to the next step to having my WLS. I will be completing my Nutrition Class next Monday. Then I will be calling Sunnyside and plan from there. I have read everything about this surgery and have talked to several people who had the WLS. It is something I know helps us who are fighting a long hard battle to have a better chapter on life. I also read the article about WLS gains in the PEOPLE magazine recently and even though I hope I do not gain, I really feel that lighter is better and I will focus not on weight but health. I am going to be 48 in June. My girls are 20 and 21. My oldest daughter lives in FL, and although I miss, she is happy with the love of her life. That what I want for my girls is to be happy. I have been divorce from their Dad in 2001 and we are still friends. It was something that had to change in my life and it has been good. I married in 01 also and he passed on after a heart attack in Sept of 2002, 18 months was all we had together. I now have someone very special in my life and he is from TX, his name is Steve and I thank my Lord everyday for him. My mom passed away 2/27/04 and that has been quite a blow for me. But also the reason why I want to have the WLS. Yes I will admit I would love to buy clothes off a rack, I think that is every heavy person dream no matter what. And yes I want to be more active.......and active is being healthy. Health is my goal, I have high blood pressure, arithitis and now a bad knee. I also have sleep aphnia...however you spell that....I called my Kaiser advisor and let her know about all the trails in my life and she been very supportive. I feel this is something I am doing for me and me alone. Not for happiness for happiness is what your heart desires....not your weight or money or whatever. My mom had diabetis and a bad heart,. At this time I am having a hard time breathing being 390 pounds. I am happy now with who I am and now I am ready to be healthy and change my bad habits for life. I have a good sense of humor and a positive attitude. I am not scared or worried about having the surgery, I am concern that I am doing all I can to have a healthy and full recovery. I am a social worker better known in the Public Housing Industy as a Family Self Sufficiency Coordinator. I help familiese to be free from public assistance and if they work hard hopefully home ownership. I have no brother or sisters and my father is still alive. He has a great sense of humor too. We are getting to know each other better since mom passed on. My childhood was very different being an only child and raised in a family where Dad own two gas stations and worked in a paper mill, my mom was his partner. There was no time or reason for our schedule whether it was eating or relaxing, we just learned to grab what is available as it comes. smile...I think that met grabbing the goodies too..oops!!! smile. My job is my second family, my co-workers have supported me to the most with everything, from being there when my late husband passed away. The tears when my daughter moved to FL, the lost of my mother.....and they been there for all the good times. Like having toilet paper sticking out of the back of my pants and laughing at a good joke. Lots of hugs are available where I work and I am very fortunate to have my second family share their love and joy with me! Steve is my diamond in the rough, he gentle and strong, silly and serious.....he is very supportive of me and for the first time in my life I feel that I will be safe because I can feel my friends and family love. Some of my friends do not understand why I can't just diet and lose but they are seeing that I am making changes and how I handle life barriers is not to look down but up. After all that is where my mom is ... in heaven. I am ready, I am just waiting for Kaiser to catch up with me!!!! smile... I am sure I will learn more than I thought I could know about myself and about my values. But I do know one thing I want to lose weight so I can breath, bend, walk, enjoy nature and be energized to tackle any mountain in front of me. If I do not have this surgery I will lose ..... my breathing will become more shallow, my activities will be limited and my happiness will suffer. I am ready and I cannot wait to pal up with others in this group.. after all we are a special bunch of people...smile! we have different lives and differnt gifts and traditions in handling life issues but we have a common bond and that is to be healthy! Oh yes, I love to write....so pardon me if I get long winded...LOL.. uh oh... bad Susie.. Please keep in touch. I am looking forward to hearing from you all. Laurel you are my classmate at Cascade in the Nutrition class and I like to thank her for telling me about this group. Thank you Laurel!!!! Lots of hugs Susie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2004 Report Share Posted May 24, 2004 Susie wrote: >Hi my name is Susie and I am looking forward to the next step to having my WLS. I will be completing my Nutrition Class next Monday. Then I will be calling Sunnyside and plan from there. > > > Hi, Susie! This is Laurel, we're in the same nutrition class. Good to see you here. Has your pcp put in the referral? Once he does Lou will contact you with your orientation date. It should be either June 18th or the 3rd Friday in July. Mine is June 18th because May was filled up. See you tomorrow! Laurel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2004 Report Share Posted May 24, 2004 Hi Laurel, at work so this is short. Great and wonderful surprise I was hoping you would respond! I had an orientation last December... I am still going through all the steps does that make sense. Is this a different orientation we are talking about. I will see you at class.....we are wrapping this one up Laurel and on to the next challenge. Take Care.. lot of hugs.. Susie > Hi, Susie! This is Laurel, we're in the same nutrition class. Good to > see you here. Has your pcp put in the referral? Once he does Lou > will contact you with your orientation date. It should be either June > 18th or the 3rd Friday in July. Mine is June 18th because May was > filled up. > > See you tomorrow! > Laurel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2004 Report Share Posted May 24, 2004 Welcome to the group susie! If I can answer any questions for you, let me know. I had surgery 3wks ago at Kaiser Sunnyside (oregon) with Dr Moiel and am down 29lbs as of this past friday. Let me know if I can be of any help! Take care and good luck Shanna > Hi my name is Susie and I am looking forward to the next step to having my WLS. I will be completing my Nutrition Class next Monday. Then I will be calling Sunnyside and plan from there. > > I have read everything about this surgery and have talked to several people who had the WLS. It is something I know helps us who are fighting a long hard battle to have a better chapter on life. I also read the article about WLS gains in the PEOPLE magazine recently and even though I hope I do not gain, I really feel that lighter is better and I will focus not on weight but health. > > I am going to be 48 in June. My girls are 20 and 21. My oldest daughter lives in FL, and although I miss, she is happy with the love of her life. That what I want for my girls is to be happy. I have been divorce from their Dad in 2001 and we are still friends. It was something that had to change in my life and it has been good. I married in 01 also and he passed on after a heart attack in Sept of 2002, 18 months was all we had together. I now have someone very special in my life and he is from TX, his name is Steve and I thank my Lord everyday for him. > > My mom passed away 2/27/04 and that has been quite a blow for me. But also the reason why I want to have the WLS. Yes I will admit I would love to buy clothes off a rack, I think that is every heavy person dream no matter what. And yes I want to be more active.......and active is being healthy. Health is my goal, I have high blood pressure, arithitis and now a bad knee. I also have sleep aphnia...however you spell that....I called my Kaiser advisor and let her know about all the trails in my life and she been very supportive. I feel this is something I am doing for me and me alone. Not for happiness for happiness is what your heart desires....not your weight or money or whatever. My mom had diabetis and a bad heart,. At this time I am having a hard time breathing being 390 pounds. I am happy now with who I am and now I am ready to be healthy and change my bad habits for life. > > I have a good sense of humor and a positive attitude. I am not scared or worried about having the surgery, I am concern that I am doing all I can to have a healthy and full recovery. I am a social worker better known in the Public Housing Industy as a Family Self Sufficiency Coordinator. I help familiese to be free from public assistance and if they work hard hopefully home ownership. I have no brother or sisters and my father is still alive. He has a great sense of humor too. We are getting to know each other better since mom passed on. > > My childhood was very different being an only child and raised in a family where Dad own two gas stations and worked in a paper mill, my mom was his partner. There was no time or reason for our schedule whether it was eating or relaxing, we just learned to grab what is available as it comes. smile...I think that met grabbing the goodies too..oops!!! smile. > > My job is my second family, my co-workers have supported me to the most with everything, from being there when my late husband passed away. The tears when my daughter moved to FL, the lost of my mother.....and they been there for all the good times. Like having toilet paper sticking out of the back of my pants and laughing at a good joke. Lots of hugs are available where I work and I am very fortunate to have my second family share their love and joy with me! > > Steve is my diamond in the rough, he gentle and strong, silly and serious.....he is very supportive of me and for the first time in my life I feel that I will be safe because I can feel my friends and family love. Some of my friends do not understand why I can't just diet and lose but they are seeing that I am making changes and how I handle life barriers is not to look down but up. After all that is where my mom is ... in heaven. > > I am ready, I am just waiting for Kaiser to catch up with me!!!! smile... I am sure I will learn more than I thought I could know about myself and about my values. But I do know one thing I want to lose weight so I can breath, bend, walk, enjoy nature and be energized to tackle any mountain in front of me. If I do not have this surgery I will lose ..... my breathing will become more shallow, my activities will be limited and my happiness will suffer. I am ready and I cannot wait to pal up with others in this group.. after all we are a special bunch of people...smile! we have different lives and differnt gifts and traditions in handling life issues but we have a common bond and that is to be healthy! > > Oh yes, I love to write....so pardon me if I get long winded...LOL.. uh oh... bad Susie.. Please keep in touch. I am looking forward to hearing from you all. Laurel you are my classmate at Cascade in the Nutrition class and I like to thank her for telling me about this group. Thank you Laurel!!!! > > Lots of hugs > Susie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2004 Report Share Posted May 24, 2004 Thank you Shanna I would love to lean on you a bit. I will be going to Sunnyside also and CONGRATULATIONS on your weight loss.... I bet you are feeling better. I am still a little confused where I am in this process, I will be completing my nutrition class tonight and then I will call Lou.....I think I had the Orientation last December if it is the same one everyone is talking about not sure.....it was like an intro.....and here we go type of thing....had some family issues to deal with (my mother passed away) and so things kinda been dragging along. Especially this darn nutrition class that kept getting canceled...but that is history! I am onward and forward. I hope to hear more from you. How did you like your stay at Sunnyside and how long where you there? Lots of hugs Susie....still confused but getting somewhere! smile > > Hi my name is Susie and I am looking forward to the next step to > having my WLS. I will be completing my Nutrition Class next > Monday. Then I will be calling Sunnyside and plan from there. > > > > I have read everything about this surgery and have talked to > several people who had the WLS. It is something I know helps us who > are fighting a long hard battle to have a better chapter on life. I > also read the article about WLS gains in the PEOPLE magazine > recently and even though I hope I do not gain, I really feel that > lighter is better and I will focus not on weight but health. > > > > I am going to be 48 in June. My girls are 20 and 21. My oldest > daughter lives in FL, and although I miss, she is happy with the > love of her life. That what I want for my girls is to be happy. I > have been divorce from their Dad in 2001 and we are still friends. > It was something that had to change in my life and it has been > good. I married in 01 also and he passed on after a heart > attack in Sept of 2002, 18 months was all we had together. I now > have someone very special in my life and he is from TX, his name is > Steve and I thank my Lord everyday for him. > > > > My mom passed away 2/27/04 and that has been quite a blow for me. > But also the reason why I want to have the WLS. Yes I will admit I > would love to buy clothes off a rack, I think that is every heavy > person dream no matter what. And yes I want to be more > active.......and active is being healthy. Health is my goal, I have > high blood pressure, arithitis and now a bad knee. I also have > sleep aphnia...however you spell that....I called my Kaiser advisor > and let her know about all the trails in my life and she been very > supportive. I feel this is something I am doing for me and me > alone. Not for happiness for happiness is what your heart > desires....not your weight or money or whatever. My mom had > diabetis and a bad heart,. At this time I am having a hard time > breathing being 390 pounds. I am happy now with who I am and now I > am ready to be healthy and change my bad habits for life. > > > > I have a good sense of humor and a positive attitude. I am not > scared or worried about having the surgery, I am concern that I am > doing all I can to have a healthy and full recovery. I am a social > worker better known in the Public Housing Industy as a Family Self > Sufficiency Coordinator. I help familiese to be free from public > assistance and if they work hard hopefully home ownership. I have > no brother or sisters and my father is still alive. He has a great > sense of humor too. We are getting to know each other better since > mom passed on. > > > > My childhood was very different being an only child and raised in > a family where Dad own two gas stations and worked in a paper mill, > my mom was his partner. There was no time or reason for our > schedule whether it was eating or relaxing, we just learned to grab > what is available as it comes. smile...I think that met grabbing > the goodies too..oops!!! smile. > > > > My job is my second family, my co-workers have supported me to the > most with everything, from being there when my late husband passed > away. The tears when my daughter moved to FL, the lost of my > mother.....and they been there for all the good times. Like having > toilet paper sticking out of the back of my pants and laughing at a > good joke. Lots of hugs are available where I work and I am very > fortunate to have my second family share their love and joy with > me! > > > > Steve is my diamond in the rough, he gentle and strong, silly and > serious.....he is very supportive of me and for the first time in my > life I feel that I will be safe because I can feel my friends and > family love. Some of my friends do not understand why I can't just > diet and lose but they are seeing that I am making changes and how I > handle life barriers is not to look down but up. After all that is > where my mom is ... in heaven. > > > > I am ready, I am just waiting for Kaiser to catch up with me!!!! > smile... I am sure I will learn more than I thought I could know > about myself and about my values. But I do know one thing I want to > lose weight so I can breath, bend, walk, enjoy nature and be > energized to tackle any mountain in front of me. If I do not have > this surgery I will lose ..... my breathing will become more > shallow, my activities will be limited and my happiness will > suffer. I am ready and I cannot wait to pal up with others in this > group.. after all we are a special bunch of people...smile! we > have different lives and differnt gifts and traditions in handling > life issues but we have a common bond and that is to be healthy! > > > > Oh yes, I love to write....so pardon me if I get long > winded...LOL.. uh oh... bad Susie.. Please keep in touch. I am > looking forward to hearing from you all. Laurel you are my > classmate at Cascade in the Nutrition class and I like to thank her > for telling me about this group. Thank you Laurel!!!! > > > > Lots of hugs > > Susie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 26, 2004 Report Share Posted May 26, 2004 Hi susie, It sounds like you have been to the orientation. Call lou as soon as you are done with your nutrition class and she will get you on to the next apt you need. One piece of advice is to keep on top of calling marylou and making sure you are scheduled for things you should be scheduled for. The next steps for you are meeting with the social worker and nutritionist (keep up with your food diaries, she will want to see them) and start going to support group meetings. Things are going pretty well for me. My surgery was 3 wks ago this past monday and I am down 35lbs. I had my surgery on monday afternoon and was home by noon on wednesday. All of the staff at sunnyside was SO NICE and very attentive, I have only good things to say about them. Anyway, things are going really good (still trying to figure out the eating part o this) but I was also able to start back at my water aerobics class last night which I did really slowly, but it felt good to get in the water and get moving again...ok, I think that's long enough for now...LOL take care Shanna > > > Hi my name is Susie and I am looking forward to the next step to > > having my WLS. I will be completing my Nutrition Class next > > Monday. Then I will be calling Sunnyside and plan from there. > > > > > > I have read everything about this surgery and have talked to > > several people who had the WLS. It is something I know helps us > who > > are fighting a long hard battle to have a better chapter on life. > I > > also read the article about WLS gains in the PEOPLE magazine > > recently and even though I hope I do not gain, I really feel that > > lighter is better and I will focus not on weight but health. > > > > > > I am going to be 48 in June. My girls are 20 and 21. My oldest > > daughter lives in FL, and although I miss, she is happy with the > > love of her life. That what I want for my girls is to be happy. I > > have been divorce from their Dad in 2001 and we are still friends. > > It was something that had to change in my life and it has been > > good. I married in 01 also and he passed on after a heart > > attack in Sept of 2002, 18 months was all we had together. I now > > have someone very special in my life and he is from TX, his name is > > Steve and I thank my Lord everyday for him. > > > > > > My mom passed away 2/27/04 and that has been quite a blow for > me. > > But also the reason why I want to have the WLS. Yes I will admit I > > would love to buy clothes off a rack, I think that is every heavy > > person dream no matter what. And yes I want to be more > > active.......and active is being healthy. Health is my goal, I > have > > high blood pressure, arithitis and now a bad knee. I also have > > sleep aphnia...however you spell that....I called my Kaiser advisor > > and let her know about all the trails in my life and she been very > > supportive. I feel this is something I am doing for me and me > > alone. Not for happiness for happiness is what your heart > > desires....not your weight or money or whatever. My mom had > > diabetis and a bad heart,. At this time I am having a hard time > > breathing being 390 pounds. I am happy now with who I am and now I > > am ready to be healthy and change my bad habits for life. > > > > > > I have a good sense of humor and a positive attitude. I am not > > scared or worried about having the surgery, I am concern that I am > > doing all I can to have a healthy and full recovery. I am a social > > worker better known in the Public Housing Industy as a Family Self > > Sufficiency Coordinator. I help familiese to be free from public > > assistance and if they work hard hopefully home ownership. I have > > no brother or sisters and my father is still alive. He has a great > > sense of humor too. We are getting to know each other better since > > mom passed on. > > > > > > My childhood was very different being an only child and raised in > > a family where Dad own two gas stations and worked in a paper mill, > > my mom was his partner. There was no time or reason for our > > schedule whether it was eating or relaxing, we just learned to grab > > what is available as it comes. smile...I think that met grabbing > > the goodies too..oops!!! smile. > > > > > > My job is my second family, my co-workers have supported me to > the > > most with everything, from being there when my late husband passed > > away. The tears when my daughter moved to FL, the lost of my > > mother.....and they been there for all the good times. Like having > > toilet paper sticking out of the back of my pants and laughing at a > > good joke. Lots of hugs are available where I work and I am very > > fortunate to have my second family share their love and joy with > > me! > > > > > > Steve is my diamond in the rough, he gentle and strong, silly and > > serious.....he is very supportive of me and for the first time in > my > > life I feel that I will be safe because I can feel my friends and > > family love. Some of my friends do not understand why I can't just > > diet and lose but they are seeing that I am making changes and how > I > > handle life barriers is not to look down but up. After all that is > > where my mom is ... in heaven. > > > > > > I am ready, I am just waiting for Kaiser to catch up with me!!!! > > smile... I am sure I will learn more than I thought I could know > > about myself and about my values. But I do know one thing I want > to > > lose weight so I can breath, bend, walk, enjoy nature and be > > energized to tackle any mountain in front of me. If I do not have > > this surgery I will lose ..... my breathing will become more > > shallow, my activities will be limited and my happiness will > > suffer. I am ready and I cannot wait to pal up with others in this > > group.. after all we are a special bunch of people...smile! we > > have different lives and differnt gifts and traditions in handling > > life issues but we have a common bond and that is to be healthy! > > > > > > Oh yes, I love to write....so pardon me if I get long > > winded...LOL.. uh oh... bad Susie.. Please keep in touch. I am > > looking forward to hearing from you all. Laurel you are my > > classmate at Cascade in the Nutrition class and I like to thank her > > for telling me about this group. Thank you Laurel!!!! > > > > > > Lots of hugs > > > Susie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2004 Report Share Posted September 7, 2004 Hi Kym, Welcome aboard! I see that you've already found the group useful and I am sure that you will continue to find it informative and supportive. This group is my home on the internet because I've always found the folks here to be an invaluable resource - and it is certainly the one place that I know folks will understand my concerns and celebrations. You said " I think my biggest worry is to have the surgery and wind up being completely miserable for the rest of my life. " Well, I've spoken with hundreds of people through various message boards and in-person support groups, including some who have had to cope with some serious complications - and out of all those folks, only one has said that she regretted having the surgery. I know that there must be others, but those who stay in touch with support groups seem to be generally happy that they had WLS. I look forward to getting to know you. Please, let us know how things are goings as you progress, ask any questions that come to mind, express any concerns and celebrate any milestones. Kau in San Leandro open RNY 12/1/03 Kym wrote: > Hi, > > My name is Kym and I just started the process for wls with Kaiser. I > have already gotten approval from my PCP and he is getting the > paperwork together to send to Kaiser for approval. We are just > waiting for the ortho to get his diagnosis to my PCP and I have to > get the phyc evaluation. My BMI is just under 50 so I have to have > co-morbitities and the proof to go with them. > > I went to a WLS class and support session already. I didnt know how > I was supposed to go about getting the phyc evaluation until I read > message 817 here. Kaiser no longer requires you to go through the > dietitian or be on a supervised diet for 6 months, so I am happy > about being able to skip that part. > > I am told I will probably be sent to Pacific Bariatric in San Diego > once I am approved, since I live in Orange County. My Doctor did > mention that they are negotiating a new contract with UCLA Medical > Center so I may be sent to them by the time I am approved. We will > see. > > Although I would like to be on the post op side. I am not in any > hurry. I knew it would take a while to get through all the stages > and wait is giving me time to prepare my mindset as well as my > family and friends for the change. I didnt get this way overnight, I > dont expect it to go away overnight. > > I think my biggest worry is to have the surgery and wind up being > completely miserable for the rest of my life. I know things go wrong > and sometimes it doesnt work as well for some as it does for others. > But, I guess it cant be much worse than the way I am now, in pain > all the time and unable to do much of anything. > > Anyway, just wanted to say hi and thanks for letting me join. I hope > I can find a surgery buddy > > Hugs, > Kym > 5'7 " (315) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2004 Report Share Posted September 7, 2004 Hi Kym, Welcome aboard! I see that you've already found the group useful and I am sure that you will continue to find it informative and supportive. This group is my home on the internet because I've always found the folks here to be an invaluable resource - and it is certainly the one place that I know folks will understand my concerns and celebrations. You said " I think my biggest worry is to have the surgery and wind up being completely miserable for the rest of my life. " Well, I've spoken with hundreds of people through various message boards and in-person support groups, including some who have had to cope with some serious complications - and out of all those folks, only one has said that she regretted having the surgery. I know that there must be others, but those who stay in touch with support groups seem to be generally happy that they had WLS. I look forward to getting to know you. Please, let us know how things are goings as you progress, ask any questions that come to mind, express any concerns and celebrate any milestones. Kau in San Leandro open RNY 12/1/03 Kym wrote: > Hi, > > My name is Kym and I just started the process for wls with Kaiser. I > have already gotten approval from my PCP and he is getting the > paperwork together to send to Kaiser for approval. We are just > waiting for the ortho to get his diagnosis to my PCP and I have to > get the phyc evaluation. My BMI is just under 50 so I have to have > co-morbitities and the proof to go with them. > > I went to a WLS class and support session already. I didnt know how > I was supposed to go about getting the phyc evaluation until I read > message 817 here. Kaiser no longer requires you to go through the > dietitian or be on a supervised diet for 6 months, so I am happy > about being able to skip that part. > > I am told I will probably be sent to Pacific Bariatric in San Diego > once I am approved, since I live in Orange County. My Doctor did > mention that they are negotiating a new contract with UCLA Medical > Center so I may be sent to them by the time I am approved. We will > see. > > Although I would like to be on the post op side. I am not in any > hurry. I knew it would take a while to get through all the stages > and wait is giving me time to prepare my mindset as well as my > family and friends for the change. I didnt get this way overnight, I > dont expect it to go away overnight. > > I think my biggest worry is to have the surgery and wind up being > completely miserable for the rest of my life. I know things go wrong > and sometimes it doesnt work as well for some as it does for others. > But, I guess it cant be much worse than the way I am now, in pain > all the time and unable to do much of anything. > > Anyway, just wanted to say hi and thanks for letting me join. I hope > I can find a surgery buddy > > Hugs, > Kym > 5'7 " (315) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2004 Report Share Posted September 7, 2004 Kym, Welcome, and great attitude about taking this time to prepare yourself...I know the thought of having this surgery and all the risks can be scary...but, kaiser goes to great lengths to make sure you are in the best possible health going into this...you are in good hands! Just keep in touch with this and/or whatever support groups and message boards, you'll learn a lot and it makes the time go faster. Good luck and hold on, you're in for the ride of your life! Shanna -110 lbs open RNY 5/3/04 > Hi, > > My name is Kym and I just started the process for wls with Kaiser. I > have already gotten approval from my PCP and he is getting the > paperwork together to send to Kaiser for approval. We are just > waiting for the ortho to get his diagnosis to my PCP and I have to > get the phyc evaluation. My BMI is just under 50 so I have to have > co-morbitities and the proof to go with them. > > I went to a WLS class and support session already. I didnt know how > I was supposed to go about getting the phyc evaluation until I read > message 817 here. Kaiser no longer requires you to go through the > dietitian or be on a supervised diet for 6 months, so I am happy > about being able to skip that part. > > I am told I will probably be sent to Pacific Bariatric in San Diego > once I am approved, since I live in Orange County. My Doctor did > mention that they are negotiating a new contract with UCLA Medical > Center so I may be sent to them by the time I am approved. We will > see. > > Although I would like to be on the post op side. I am not in any > hurry. I knew it would take a while to get through all the stages > and wait is giving me time to prepare my mindset as well as my > family and friends for the change. I didnt get this way overnight, I > dont expect it to go away overnight. > > I think my biggest worry is to have the surgery and wind up being > completely miserable for the rest of my life. I know things go wrong > and sometimes it doesnt work as well for some as it does for others. > But, I guess it cant be much worse than the way I am now, in pain > all the time and unable to do much of anything. > > Anyway, just wanted to say hi and thanks for letting me join. I hope > I can find a surgery buddy > > Hugs, > Kym > 5'7 " (315) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2004 Report Share Posted September 7, 2004 Kym, Welcome, and great attitude about taking this time to prepare yourself...I know the thought of having this surgery and all the risks can be scary...but, kaiser goes to great lengths to make sure you are in the best possible health going into this...you are in good hands! Just keep in touch with this and/or whatever support groups and message boards, you'll learn a lot and it makes the time go faster. Good luck and hold on, you're in for the ride of your life! Shanna -110 lbs open RNY 5/3/04 > Hi, > > My name is Kym and I just started the process for wls with Kaiser. I > have already gotten approval from my PCP and he is getting the > paperwork together to send to Kaiser for approval. We are just > waiting for the ortho to get his diagnosis to my PCP and I have to > get the phyc evaluation. My BMI is just under 50 so I have to have > co-morbitities and the proof to go with them. > > I went to a WLS class and support session already. I didnt know how > I was supposed to go about getting the phyc evaluation until I read > message 817 here. Kaiser no longer requires you to go through the > dietitian or be on a supervised diet for 6 months, so I am happy > about being able to skip that part. > > I am told I will probably be sent to Pacific Bariatric in San Diego > once I am approved, since I live in Orange County. My Doctor did > mention that they are negotiating a new contract with UCLA Medical > Center so I may be sent to them by the time I am approved. We will > see. > > Although I would like to be on the post op side. I am not in any > hurry. I knew it would take a while to get through all the stages > and wait is giving me time to prepare my mindset as well as my > family and friends for the change. I didnt get this way overnight, I > dont expect it to go away overnight. > > I think my biggest worry is to have the surgery and wind up being > completely miserable for the rest of my life. I know things go wrong > and sometimes it doesnt work as well for some as it does for others. > But, I guess it cant be much worse than the way I am now, in pain > all the time and unable to do much of anything. > > Anyway, just wanted to say hi and thanks for letting me join. I hope > I can find a surgery buddy > > Hugs, > Kym > 5'7 " (315) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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