Guest guest Posted December 2, 1999 Report Share Posted December 2, 1999 Congrats Deb! You are such an inspiration. I was feeling a little down as I have lost only 4 lb. in the last two weeks but I know this is probably normal! Anyway, thanks for bringing me back up! in AL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 2, 1999 Report Share Posted December 2, 1999 I have been reading the mail between the patients and the gonns be patients regarding this surgery, my husband is in the process of having his Dr.'s get the ball rolling for him to have this surgery as soon as we can get his insurance to agree to it. I have been doing the research to assist the Dr.s' case that he needs this surgery to be able to be around a few more Christmas'. He is only 38 years old and is 6'2 " & weighs over 354 lbs., is diabetic, has sleep apnea and has tried every diet known to mankind and all of his family!ha, ha.. The info I have gathered and the emails from you brave and sharing souls that I can share with him has really lifted his fears and doubts completely and he has FINALLY quit saying I may as well die cause I'm never gonna be well or able to have much of a life anymore. We have only been married 2 yrs., this Nov. 7th. I am 9 yrs. older than he is and have had 6 surgeries for various ailments since our marriage, most recently carpal tunnel surgery on both hands and that's when he became the sickest yet and we were told about this type of surgery. I just wanted to thank you all for talking so openly about your fears, successes, the HOPE you exude and this whole experience changing your lives, because it has helped save my husband's and that means all the world to me and hope all of you have a very Merry Christmas and a great New Year and much success. Sincerely, Nanaellie@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 3, 1999 Report Share Posted December 3, 1999 Deb, Thank you for your update. Im new too list and I find your succes very encouraging! jane > >I have more energy and stamina than I have had in years. My family is so >complimentary of me. My friends and coworkers say such nice things--even >call me skinny--even though I am not yet--I feel great that they are noticing >my weight loss. I can buy clothes from Hechts, Belks, Thalheimers, etc. If I >want to go to 's or Lane , I can make that choice--they are >not my only choices anymore. That is a great feeling. > >One of the most amazing things to my husband is that I hardly ever snore >anymore. Before MGB, I would snore so much, I would wake myself up. I am >really getting a better nights sleep because I don't wake up all night >because of the snoring. > >My job requires me to travel between a number of schools. I have to see >teachers all over the buildings. I can now get in and out of my car and walk >During this season of waiting and watching and expectation my reflection is >on the future and what it holds for me and my family and how God is working >through me. I know God is " up to something. " I am just waiting to see what >it is. May God Bless each of you this holiday season and in the New Year >and New Millennium to come. >Shalom >Deb Hertlein > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 3, 1999 Report Share Posted December 3, 1999 Deb, Thank you for your update. Im new too list and I find your succes very encouraging! jane > >I have more energy and stamina than I have had in years. My family is so >complimentary of me. My friends and coworkers say such nice things--even >call me skinny--even though I am not yet--I feel great that they are noticing >my weight loss. I can buy clothes from Hechts, Belks, Thalheimers, etc. If I >want to go to 's or Lane , I can make that choice--they are >not my only choices anymore. That is a great feeling. > >One of the most amazing things to my husband is that I hardly ever snore >anymore. Before MGB, I would snore so much, I would wake myself up. I am >really getting a better nights sleep because I don't wake up all night >because of the snoring. > >My job requires me to travel between a number of schools. I have to see >teachers all over the buildings. I can now get in and out of my car and walk >During this season of waiting and watching and expectation my reflection is >on the future and what it holds for me and my family and how God is working >through me. I know God is " up to something. " I am just waiting to see what >it is. May God Bless each of you this holiday season and in the New Year >and New Millennium to come. >Shalom >Deb Hertlein > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 3, 1999 Report Share Posted December 3, 1999 Deb, Thank you for your update. Im new too list and I find your succes very encouraging! jane > >I have more energy and stamina than I have had in years. My family is so >complimentary of me. My friends and coworkers say such nice things--even >call me skinny--even though I am not yet--I feel great that they are noticing >my weight loss. I can buy clothes from Hechts, Belks, Thalheimers, etc. If I >want to go to 's or Lane , I can make that choice--they are >not my only choices anymore. That is a great feeling. > >One of the most amazing things to my husband is that I hardly ever snore >anymore. Before MGB, I would snore so much, I would wake myself up. I am >really getting a better nights sleep because I don't wake up all night >because of the snoring. > >My job requires me to travel between a number of schools. I have to see >teachers all over the buildings. I can now get in and out of my car and walk >During this season of waiting and watching and expectation my reflection is >on the future and what it holds for me and my family and how God is working >through me. I know God is " up to something. " I am just waiting to see what >it is. May God Bless each of you this holiday season and in the New Year >and New Millennium to come. >Shalom >Deb Hertlein > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 25, 1999 Report Share Posted December 25, 1999 Fantastic !!!!!!! Congrats clear to the moon and back!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 25, 1999 Report Share Posted December 25, 1999 , Im so glad you are feeling better! I know you had a struggle, but you have gotten past it,and what a wonderful christmas present for you, 26 lbs gone. Merry christmas, and Happy New Year. I have my surgery on the 28! jane I have not gotten sick again since that last post and I have >tried a little of everything. I am trying to focus on eating my protein >first then move on to the rest. The hardest adjustment for me has been not >drinking with my meal. I do take a couple of sips to wash it down , but >that is it. Now...for the total weight loss...you all ready? Ahhhhh you >don't really want to know do you? DRUM ROLL PLEASE????????!!!!!!!!!! > >...................................................................... > >Day of Surgery (12/2) 261 >As of today (12/25) 235 > > >Whohhhooooooooooooooooo -26 lbs gone FOREVER! > >...................................................................... > >You should hear the comments I am getting just from the little bit that is >gone! Even with all the rough spots in the start, I would not trade this >life saving proceudre for anything in this world! > >Thanks Dr Rutledge! You are my Angel! > >Good luck to the recent post ops and all the others on this list! Hang in >there and fight for you life! > >Take Care & God Bless you all! > >Blessings in Christ, > C > >>This message is from the Mini-Gastric Bypass Mailing List at Onelist.com >Please visit our web site at http://clos.net > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 12, 2000 Report Share Posted February 12, 2000 << I'm down from 62 to 41 >> Holy Waw! Dave, that's incredible! How heartening to hear that; makes my face all smiley! Dee in MI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 12, 2000 Report Share Posted February 12, 2000 << I'm down from 62 to 41 >> Holy Waw! Dave, that's incredible! How heartening to hear that; makes my face all smiley! Dee in MI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2001 Report Share Posted January 18, 2001 Cheryl, You deserve the good news, my friend! Congratulations! You have worked so hard to get every ounce on and now it is paying off. Jodi update > Hi Everyone, > > Just wanted to let you know I wasn't imagining things. is > growing better than ever since we saw Dr. H last December and she > changed his whole diet. He's gained 2 lbs. in 1 month and 1-1/2 " since > last September. That is his biggest increase ever. No wonder he's > trying to talk so much. 2 lbs. on a little guy is like 50 lbs. on me. > He's 35 months and 21.7 lbs. and 32 " . Still small, but plugging along. > We actually saw the weight packing on him right before our eyes. Pretty > scary. Well, just wanted to share some good new for a change. > > Cheryl > Mom to , , and - 35 months > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2001 Report Share Posted January 18, 2001 Cheryl, You deserve the good news, my friend! Congratulations! You have worked so hard to get every ounce on and now it is paying off. Jodi update > Hi Everyone, > > Just wanted to let you know I wasn't imagining things. is > growing better than ever since we saw Dr. H last December and she > changed his whole diet. He's gained 2 lbs. in 1 month and 1-1/2 " since > last September. That is his biggest increase ever. No wonder he's > trying to talk so much. 2 lbs. on a little guy is like 50 lbs. on me. > He's 35 months and 21.7 lbs. and 32 " . Still small, but plugging along. > We actually saw the weight packing on him right before our eyes. Pretty > scary. Well, just wanted to share some good new for a change. > > Cheryl > Mom to , , and - 35 months > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2001 Report Share Posted January 18, 2001 -- Cheryl, Can I ask what kind of diet she has him on to make such a difference? Thanks, , Mom to n - In RSS-Supportegroups, Slane <stslane@c...> wrote: > Hi Everyone, > > Just wanted to let you know I wasn't imagining things. is > growing better than ever since we saw Dr. H last December and she > changed his whole diet. He's gained 2 lbs. in 1 month and 1-1/2 " since > last September. That is his biggest increase ever. No wonder he's > trying to talk so much. 2 lbs. on a little guy is like 50 lbs. on me. > He's 35 months and 21.7 lbs. and 32 " . Still small, but plugging along. > We actually saw the weight packing on him right before our eyes. Pretty > scary. Well, just wanted to share some good new for a change. > > Cheryl > Mom to , , and - 35 months Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2001 Report Share Posted January 18, 2001 -- Cheryl, Can I ask what kind of diet she has him on to make such a difference? Thanks, , Mom to n - In RSS-Supportegroups, Slane <stslane@c...> wrote: > Hi Everyone, > > Just wanted to let you know I wasn't imagining things. is > growing better than ever since we saw Dr. H last December and she > changed his whole diet. He's gained 2 lbs. in 1 month and 1-1/2 " since > last September. That is his biggest increase ever. No wonder he's > trying to talk so much. 2 lbs. on a little guy is like 50 lbs. on me. > He's 35 months and 21.7 lbs. and 32 " . Still small, but plugging along. > We actually saw the weight packing on him right before our eyes. Pretty > scary. Well, just wanted to share some good new for a change. > > Cheryl > Mom to , , and - 35 months Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 19, 2001 Report Share Posted January 19, 2001 Cheryl - that is great news!!! And yes, it is amazing how much change is visible with 2 pounds. 2.5 pounds for is literally 10% of his body weight!!! S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 19, 2001 Report Share Posted January 19, 2001 Cheryl - that is great news!!! And yes, it is amazing how much change is visible with 2 pounds. 2.5 pounds for is literally 10% of his body weight!!! S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 19, 2001 Report Share Posted January 19, 2001 Cheryl, YEAH !!! MICHAEL. Won't it be nice to have a Magarita to celebrate instead of in frustration!!!! Peace and Prayers Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 21, 2001 Report Share Posted March 21, 2001 , sad to hear you are in the hospital, glad he didn't just send you home when you need the care. You have no idea how much I envy you your laptop. I've wished to be able to communicate to others (besides phone since all my friends are long distance as they live in a different part of the Bay Area and now all of you). I'm trying to save up enough to get one sometime in the future. Keep us updated and REST! Kimber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 22, 2001 Report Share Posted March 22, 2001 Shirley, I have the ERCP on Monday.. don't worry about being behind I jsut came in yesterday so you are doing ok and we all get behind now and then... thanks for the prayers yu are in mine too... hugs and kisses your pal from Michigan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 22, 2001 Report Share Posted March 22, 2001 Shirley, I have the ERCP on Monday.. don't worry about being behind I jsut came in yesterday so you are doing ok and we all get behind now and then... thanks for the prayers yu are in mine too... hugs and kisses your pal from Michigan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 22, 2001 Report Share Posted March 22, 2001 I'm so-so today. I think the makers of my salad dressing lied. It says it only has two grams of fat, but it hurt like it had a lot more. :.( But, i took a pain pill and a nasea pill and feel much better at the moment. The one nice thing about being in the house alone, I can play my music as loud as I want. :.) Hope you are doing better today. Kimber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 23, 2001 Report Share Posted March 23, 2001 , feeling better today. Hope you are too. At least i'm not the only one who ends up dancing around the house when cleaning. I prefer to clean with lots of loud bouncy music, too. Kimber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 23, 2001 Report Share Posted March 23, 2001 , feeling better today. Hope you are too. At least i'm not the only one who ends up dancing around the house when cleaning. I prefer to clean with lots of loud bouncy music, too. Kimber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 24, 2001 Report Share Posted March 24, 2001 , thanks so much for your caring... I am so sorry you have had all of these problems I know the feeling... I wouldn't go back there either if I were you.. where are you from ??? I am in michigan but I am sure there are some from your area that can help you... thanks again and hang in there you poor thing..you are in my thoughts and prayers.. hugs and kisses your pal from Michigan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 24, 2001 Report Share Posted March 24, 2001 , thanks so much for your caring... I am so sorry you have had all of these problems I know the feeling... I wouldn't go back there either if I were you.. where are you from ??? I am in michigan but I am sure there are some from your area that can help you... thanks again and hang in there you poor thing..you are in my thoughts and prayers.. hugs and kisses your pal from Michigan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 24, 2001 Report Share Posted March 24, 2001 , definitely, definitely, find a pancreatic specialist. Tell us where you live and maybe one of us lives near you, someone can give you a recommendation on doctors (and hospitals). Those interns/residents are just horrible. They obviously do not understand pancreatitis, let alone chronic pancreatitis. You CAN have specific people banned from your care. As a patient (therefore a paying guest, whether you pay for it or your insurance does) you have rights and can get the care you need and deserve. If you ever go back for any reason, just ask for the physician staffing supervisor (explain the situation) and then have the residents (get all their names) bared from your room and your care. If they interfere, have security called. You can even open a grievance with them through member services. I had a doctor bared from my room when I had an attack a year ago. Kimber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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