Re: News Flash-Robynn has a date-June 8th

[Guest guest]

OMG OMG ROBYNN!!!! YOU DID IT !!!! Thats the day after my 41st

birthday!!! AND RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER!!!! Congratulations!!!!! All

my woooohoooos, best wishes, happy dances, etc etc go with you!!!! I

am so elated for you!!!!! You will be on the other side in no time at

all!!!!!!!!

Huggles Huggles Huggles

> Robynn just called me and asked me to post on her behalf. She met

with

> Dr. Fisher and she was given a date of June 8th. She actually

weighed

> in under her goal weight. I think she said one pound or a half a

> pound. She is waiting to go in to meet with the case manager and

then

> probably get her EKG and lab slip to do her labs.

>

> I am so happy for her has we all know the last 3 pounds were hard

for

> her to get off, as it was for many of us. She did it and I just

wanted

> to say thank you to all of you for always being so supportive.

>

> I am sure she will post more in detail once she is done with her

apts.

>

> Pam Marsh

[Guest guest]

Congratulations to you, Robynn! I know how much you've been wanting to take this next big step--full steam ahead to your Paris adventure this Fall!

Pat

9/21/04

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-----Original Message-----From: gastric-bypass-support-kaiser-patients [mailto:gastric-bypass-support-kaiser-patients ]On Behalf Of sweetnlow20012001Sent: Thursday, May 26, 2005 2:30 PMTo: gastric-bypass-support-kaiser-patients Subject: News Flash-Robynn has a date-June 8thRobynn just called me and asked me to post on her behalf. She met with Dr. Fisher and she was given a date of June 8th. She actually weighed in under her goal weight. I think she said one pound or a half a pound. She is waiting to go in to meet with the case manager and then probably get her EKG and lab slip to do her labs.I am so happy for her has we all know the last 3 pounds were hard for her to get off, as it was for many of us. She did it and I just wanted to say thank you to all of you for always being so supportive.I am sure she will post more in detail once she is done with her apts.Pam Marsh

[Guest guest]

Holy Crap! Great news!!! Congrats Robynn!!!!!!!!

> Robynn just called me and asked me to post on her behalf. She met

with

> Dr. Fisher and she was given a date of June 8th. She actually

weighed

> in under her goal weight. I think she said one pound or a half a

> pound. She is waiting to go in to meet with the case manager and

then

> probably get her EKG and lab slip to do her labs.

>

> I am so happy for her has we all know the last 3 pounds were hard

for

> her to get off, as it was for many of us. She did it and I just

wanted

> to say thank you to all of you for always being so supportive.

>

> I am sure she will post more in detail once she is done with her

apts.

>

> Pam Marsh

[Guest guest]

Je suis si heureux pour vous, ma petite merle!

Votre jour special sera ici tres bientot.

Tout votre travail dur sera recompense.

Beaucoup de baisers!

Oncle Timmy

> Robynn just called me and asked me to post on her behalf. She met

with

> Dr. Fisher and she was given a date of June 8th. She actually

weighed

> in under her goal weight. I think she said one pound or a half a

> pound. She is waiting to go in to meet with the case manager and

then

> probably get her EKG and lab slip to do her labs.

>

> I am so happy for her has we all know the last 3 pounds were hard

for

> her to get off, as it was for many of us. She did it and I just

wanted

> to say thank you to all of you for always being so supportive.

>

> I am sure she will post more in detail once she is done with her

apts.

>

> Pam Marsh

[Guest guest]

I am so happy for you, my little robin.

Your special day will be here soon.

All your hard work will be rewarded.

Many kisses,

Uncle Timmy

> > > Robynn just called me and asked me to post on her

> > behalf. She met

> > with

> > > Dr. Fisher and she was given a date of June 8th.

> > She actually

> > weighed

> > > in under her goal weight. I think she said one

> > pound or a half a

> > > pound. She is waiting to go in to meet with the

> > case manager and

> > then

> > > probably get her EKG and lab slip to do her labs.

> > >

> > > I am so happy for her has we all know the last 3

> > pounds were hard

> > for

> > > her to get off, as it was for many of us. She did

> > it and I just

> > wanted

> > > to say thank you to all of you for always being so

> > supportive.

> > >

> > > I am sure she will post more in detail once she is

> > done with her

> > apts.

> > >

> > > Pam Marsh

> >

> >

> >

>

> __________________________________________________

>

[Guest guest]

Waahoo! I knew you'd be over here soon! Congratulations Robin, doing a

happy dance from you, even though I just got through walking to and from

Albertson's. LaWanda At 02:30 PM 5/26/05, you wrote:

>Robynn just called me and asked me to post on her behalf. She met with

>Dr. Fisher and she was given a date of June 8th. She actually weighed

>in under her goal weight. I think she said one pound or a half a

>pound. She is waiting to go in to meet with the case manager and then

>probably get her EKG and lab slip to do her labs.

>

>I am so happy for her has we all know the last 3 pounds were hard for

>her to get off, as it was for many of us. She did it and I just wanted

>to say thank you to all of you for always being so supportive.

>

>I am sure she will post more in detail once she is done with her apts.

>

>Pam Marsh

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Alright everyone, let's burn a BUNCH of calories doing a HAPPY DANCE!!!

It's been a long hard climb for Robynn, but she's got a date! YEAH!!!

--

Eleanor Oster

eleanor@... (personal address)

www.smallboxes.com/gastricbypass.htm

San , CA

Open RNY (100 cm bypassed) 07/15/2003

P. Fisher, M.D., Kaiser Richmond (CA)

~5'9 " tall

05/09/2003 319 Orientation

07/15/2003 ~290 Surgery

Current ~150 Goal until plastics?

Goal 140-150?

[Guest guest]

Way to go Robynn!!!! I am thrilled for you.

I can't wait for my turn!

Cecilia

--- sweetnlow20012001 sweetnlow20012001@...>

wrote:

> Robynn just called me and asked me to post on her

> behalf. She met with

> Dr. Fisher and she was given a date of June 8th.

> She actually weighed

> in under her goal weight. I think she said one

> pound or a half a

> pound. She is waiting to go in to meet with the

> case manager and then

> probably get her EKG and lab slip to do her labs.

>

> I am so happy for her has we all know the last 3

> pounds were hard for

> her to get off, as it was for many of us. She did

> it and I just wanted

> to say thank you to all of you for always being so

> supportive.

>

> I am sure she will post more in detail once she is

> done with her apts.

>

> Pam Marsh

>

>

>

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Way to go Robynn!!!! I am thrilled for you.

I can't wait for my turn!

Cecilia

--- sweetnlow20012001 sweetnlow20012001@...>

wrote:

> Robynn just called me and asked me to post on her

> behalf. She met with

> Dr. Fisher and she was given a date of June 8th.

> She actually weighed

> in under her goal weight. I think she said one

> pound or a half a

> pound. She is waiting to go in to meet with the

> case manager and then

> probably get her EKG and lab slip to do her labs.

>

> I am so happy for her has we all know the last 3

> pounds were hard for

> her to get off, as it was for many of us. She did

> it and I just wanted

> to say thank you to all of you for always being so

> supportive.

>

> I am sure she will post more in detail once she is

> done with her apts.

>

> Pam Marsh

>

>

>

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Way to go Robynn!!!! I am thrilled for you.

I can't wait for my turn!

Cecilia

--- sweetnlow20012001 sweetnlow20012001@...>

wrote:

> Robynn just called me and asked me to post on her

> behalf. She met with

> Dr. Fisher and she was given a date of June 8th.

> She actually weighed

> in under her goal weight. I think she said one

> pound or a half a

> pound. She is waiting to go in to meet with the

> case manager and then

> probably get her EKG and lab slip to do her labs.

>

> I am so happy for her has we all know the last 3

> pounds were hard for

> her to get off, as it was for many of us. She did

> it and I just wanted

> to say thank you to all of you for always being so

> supportive.

>

> I am sure she will post more in detail once she is

> done with her apts.

>

> Pam Marsh

>

>

>

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Thanks guys!!! I'm back from my appointment, and a little bit in shock. I never expected to get a date that was less than 2 weeks away from my consult!!! WOW. Dazed. THank you so much for your support during this frustrating last month....I'm not sure I could have made it without you...without Pam, my little accountability friend. Thanks alot...and now...preparing for the surgery.....Eleanor Oster wrote:

Alright everyone, let's burn a BUNCH of calories doing a HAPPY DANCE!!! It's been a long hard climb for Robynn, but she's got a date! YEAH!!!-- Eleanor Ostereleanor@... (personal address)www.smallboxes.com/gastricbypass.htmSan , CAOpen RNY (100 cm bypassed) 07/15/2003 P. Fisher, M.D., Kaiser Richmond (CA)~5'9" tall05/09/2003 319 Orientation07/15/2003 ~290 SurgeryCurrent ~150 Goal until plastics?Goal 140-150?

[Guest guest]

Thanks guys!!! I'm back from my appointment, and a little bit in shock. I never expected to get a date that was less than 2 weeks away from my consult!!! WOW. Dazed. THank you so much for your support during this frustrating last month....I'm not sure I could have made it without you...without Pam, my little accountability friend. Thanks alot...and now...preparing for the surgery.....Eleanor Oster wrote:

Alright everyone, let's burn a BUNCH of calories doing a HAPPY DANCE!!! It's been a long hard climb for Robynn, but she's got a date! YEAH!!!-- Eleanor Ostereleanor@... (personal address)www.smallboxes.com/gastricbypass.htmSan , CAOpen RNY (100 cm bypassed) 07/15/2003 P. Fisher, M.D., Kaiser Richmond (CA)~5'9" tall05/09/2003 319 Orientation07/15/2003 ~290 SurgeryCurrent ~150 Goal until plastics?Goal 140-150?

[Guest guest]

Thanks guys!!! I'm back from my appointment, and a little bit in shock. I never expected to get a date that was less than 2 weeks away from my consult!!! WOW. Dazed. THank you so much for your support during this frustrating last month....I'm not sure I could have made it without you...without Pam, my little accountability friend. Thanks alot...and now...preparing for the surgery.....Eleanor Oster wrote:

Alright everyone, let's burn a BUNCH of calories doing a HAPPY DANCE!!! It's been a long hard climb for Robynn, but she's got a date! YEAH!!!-- Eleanor Ostereleanor@... (personal address)www.smallboxes.com/gastricbypass.htmSan , CAOpen RNY (100 cm bypassed) 07/15/2003 P. Fisher, M.D., Kaiser Richmond (CA)~5'9" tall05/09/2003 319 Orientation07/15/2003 ~290 SurgeryCurrent ~150 Goal until plastics?Goal 140-150?

[Guest guest]

See how much extra energy you have now, LaWanda? I'll be joining you soon...thanks for your constant belief in me!!LaWanda Ezell wrote:

Waahoo! I knew you'd be over here soon! Congratulations Robin, doing a happy dance from you, even though I just got through walking to and from Albertson's. LaWanda At 02:30 PM 5/26/05, you wrote:>Robynn just called me and asked me to post on her behalf. She met with>Dr. Fisher and she was given a date of June 8th. She actually weighed>in under her goal weight. I think she said one pound or a half a>pound. She is waiting to go in to meet with the case manager and then>probably get her EKG and lab slip to do her labs.>>I am so happy for her has we all know the last 3 pounds were hard for>her to get off, as it was for many of us. She did it and I just wanted>to say thank you to all of you for always being so supportive.>>I am sure she will post

more in detail once she is done with her apts.>>Pam Marsh>>>>>>>

[Guest guest]

It'll sneak up on you and wallop you upside the head, just like mine did Cecilia. I'm routing for you!!!

Robynnsnickers_95203@... wrote:

Way to go Robynn!!!! I am thrilled for you. I can't wait for my turn!Cecilia--- sweetnlow20012001 wrote:> Robynn just called me and asked me to post on her> behalf. She met with > Dr. Fisher and she was given a date of June 8th. > She actually weighed > in under her goal weight. I think she said one> pound or a half a > pound. She is waiting to go in to meet with the> case manager and then > probably get her EKG and lab slip to do her labs.> > I am so happy for her has we all know the last 3> pounds were hard for > her to get off, as it was for many of us. She did> it and I just wanted > to say thank you to all of you for always being so> supportive.> > I am sure she will

post more in detail once she is> done with her apts.> > Pam Marsh> > > __________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Robynn

Was that your first consult after orientation?

Cecilia

--- Robynn VanPatten robynnsf@...> wrote:

> Thanks guys!!! I'm back from my appointment, and a

> little bit in shock. I never expected to get a date

> that was less than 2 weeks away from my consult!!!

> WOW. Dazed. THank you so much for your support

> during this frustrating last month....I'm not sure I

> could have made it without you...without Pam, my

> little accountability friend. Thanks alot...and

> now...preparing for the surgery.....

>

> Eleanor Oster wls@...> wrote:Alright

> everyone, let's burn a BUNCH of calories doing a

> HAPPY DANCE!!!

> It's been a long hard climb for Robynn, but she's

> got a date! YEAH!!!

>

> --

> Eleanor Oster

> eleanor@... (personal address)

> www.smallboxes.com/gastricbypass.htm

> San , CA

> Open RNY (100 cm bypassed) 07/15/2003

> P. Fisher, M.D., Kaiser Richmond (CA)

> ~5'9 " tall

> 05/09/2003 319 Orientation

> 07/15/2003 ~290 Surgery

> Current ~150 Goal until plastics?

> Goal 140-150?

>

>

>

> ---------------------------------

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks Pat!!! I appreciate your kind words...Ah Paris....

RobynnPat Feeney wrote:

Congratulations to you, Robynn! I know how much you've been wanting to take this next big step--full steam ahead to your Paris adventure this Fall!

Pat

9/21/04

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-----Original Message-----From: gastric-bypass-support-kaiser-patients [mailto:gastric-bypass-support-kaiser-patients ]On Behalf Of sweetnlow20012001Sent: Thursday, May 26, 2005 2:30 PMTo: gastric-bypass-support-kaiser-patients Subject: News Flash-Robynn has a date-June 8thRobynn just called me and asked me to post on her behalf. She met with Dr. Fisher and she was given a date of June 8th. She actually weighed in under her goal weight. I think she said one pound or a half a pound. She is waiting to go in to meet with the case manager and then probably get her EKG and lab slip to do her labs.I am so happy for her has we all know the last 3 pounds were hard for her to get off, as it was for many of

us. She did it and I just wanted to say thank you to all of you for always being so supportive.I am sure she will post more in detail once she is done with her apts.Pam Marsh

[Guest guest]

No. I had my first consult only about three weeks to a month after consultation. Not everyone needs to do two surgical consults. So, if you get scheduled for your consult, and you've already lost the weight...they can get you started.

For me the journey was long and quick. I was approved in December, but didn't have my orientation until January (I think mid-January). I had my first consult in February...and I had already lost about 12 lbs. And then in March, Olivier was here, and it was an emotional month...but I lost about 8 or 9 more. April was tough, because I twisted my ankle and strained a ligament, so exercise was out. As a result, I only lost about 2 lbs. It took me a whole freakin' month to get the last three lbs. off. And that happened because Pam and I promised to each other that by hook or by crook, I'd get it off by the end of May.

So, for the last week and a half, I've been working out about 6 days a week...really limiting my intake (focus on lean protein and salad greens and some protein shakes), and drinking water like a little fishy.

And voila...there is came. Finally. Stubborn little lbs. So, now I'd just like to try and lose a few more before the big day...as I'd like to be below 230 when I have the surgery. (I'm 234.5 right now...started out at 261.) I'm 5'6"...and Dr. Fisher told me that I should expect to get down to between 140 and 145. That's about right, I've been there before. (for like, a nanosecond). I'm pretty muscular, so I think that will be normal weight for me. To think about actually seeing that number again...and in a way that is more than just mere fantasy...well, hey. That's just an amazing thought....

You'll get there. How many more lbs. do you have to go?

Robynnsnickers_95203@... wrote:

RobynnWas that your first consult after orientation?Cecilia--- Robynn VanPatten wrote:> Thanks guys!!! I'm back from my appointment, and a> little bit in shock. I never expected to get a date> that was less than 2 weeks away from my consult!!!> WOW. Dazed. THank you so much for your support> during this frustrating last month....I'm not sure I> could have made it without you...without Pam, my> little accountability friend. Thanks alot...and> now...preparing for the surgery.....> > Eleanor Oster wrote:Alright> everyone, let's burn a BUNCH of calories doing a> HAPPY DANCE!!! > It's been a long hard climb for Robynn, but she's> got a date! YEAH!!!> > -- >

Eleanor Oster> eleanor@... (personal address)> www.smallboxes.com/gastricbypass.htm> San , CA> Open RNY (100 cm bypassed) 07/15/2003> P. Fisher, M.D., Kaiser Richmond (CA)> ~5'9" tall> 05/09/2003 319 Orientation> 07/15/2003 ~290 Surgery> Current ~150 Goal until plastics?> Goal 140-150?> > > > --------------------------------->

[Guest guest]

No. I had my first consult only about three weeks to a month after consultation. Not everyone needs to do two surgical consults. So, if you get scheduled for your consult, and you've already lost the weight...they can get you started.

For me the journey was long and quick. I was approved in December, but didn't have my orientation until January (I think mid-January). I had my first consult in February...and I had already lost about 12 lbs. And then in March, Olivier was here, and it was an emotional month...but I lost about 8 or 9 more. April was tough, because I twisted my ankle and strained a ligament, so exercise was out. As a result, I only lost about 2 lbs. It took me a whole freakin' month to get the last three lbs. off. And that happened because Pam and I promised to each other that by hook or by crook, I'd get it off by the end of May.

So, for the last week and a half, I've been working out about 6 days a week...really limiting my intake (focus on lean protein and salad greens and some protein shakes), and drinking water like a little fishy.

And voila...there is came. Finally. Stubborn little lbs. So, now I'd just like to try and lose a few more before the big day...as I'd like to be below 230 when I have the surgery. (I'm 234.5 right now...started out at 261.) I'm 5'6"...and Dr. Fisher told me that I should expect to get down to between 140 and 145. That's about right, I've been there before. (for like, a nanosecond). I'm pretty muscular, so I think that will be normal weight for me. To think about actually seeing that number again...and in a way that is more than just mere fantasy...well, hey. That's just an amazing thought....

You'll get there. How many more lbs. do you have to go?

Robynnsnickers_95203@... wrote:

RobynnWas that your first consult after orientation?Cecilia--- Robynn VanPatten wrote:> Thanks guys!!! I'm back from my appointment, and a> little bit in shock. I never expected to get a date> that was less than 2 weeks away from my consult!!!> WOW. Dazed. THank you so much for your support> during this frustrating last month....I'm not sure I> could have made it without you...without Pam, my> little accountability friend. Thanks alot...and> now...preparing for the surgery.....> > Eleanor Oster wrote:Alright> everyone, let's burn a BUNCH of calories doing a> HAPPY DANCE!!! > It's been a long hard climb for Robynn, but she's> got a date! YEAH!!!> > -- >

Eleanor Oster> eleanor@... (personal address)> www.smallboxes.com/gastricbypass.htm> San , CA> Open RNY (100 cm bypassed) 07/15/2003> P. Fisher, M.D., Kaiser Richmond (CA)> ~5'9" tall> 05/09/2003 319 Orientation> 07/15/2003 ~290 Surgery> Current ~150 Goal until plastics?> Goal 140-150?> > > > --------------------------------->

[Guest guest]

No. I had my first consult only about three weeks to a month after consultation. Not everyone needs to do two surgical consults. So, if you get scheduled for your consult, and you've already lost the weight...they can get you started.

For me the journey was long and quick. I was approved in December, but didn't have my orientation until January (I think mid-January). I had my first consult in February...and I had already lost about 12 lbs. And then in March, Olivier was here, and it was an emotional month...but I lost about 8 or 9 more. April was tough, because I twisted my ankle and strained a ligament, so exercise was out. As a result, I only lost about 2 lbs. It took me a whole freakin' month to get the last three lbs. off. And that happened because Pam and I promised to each other that by hook or by crook, I'd get it off by the end of May.

So, for the last week and a half, I've been working out about 6 days a week...really limiting my intake (focus on lean protein and salad greens and some protein shakes), and drinking water like a little fishy.

And voila...there is came. Finally. Stubborn little lbs. So, now I'd just like to try and lose a few more before the big day...as I'd like to be below 230 when I have the surgery. (I'm 234.5 right now...started out at 261.) I'm 5'6"...and Dr. Fisher told me that I should expect to get down to between 140 and 145. That's about right, I've been there before. (for like, a nanosecond). I'm pretty muscular, so I think that will be normal weight for me. To think about actually seeing that number again...and in a way that is more than just mere fantasy...well, hey. That's just an amazing thought....

You'll get there. How many more lbs. do you have to go?

Robynnsnickers_95203@... wrote:

RobynnWas that your first consult after orientation?Cecilia--- Robynn VanPatten wrote:> Thanks guys!!! I'm back from my appointment, and a> little bit in shock. I never expected to get a date> that was less than 2 weeks away from my consult!!!> WOW. Dazed. THank you so much for your support> during this frustrating last month....I'm not sure I> could have made it without you...without Pam, my> little accountability friend. Thanks alot...and> now...preparing for the surgery.....> > Eleanor Oster wrote:Alright> everyone, let's burn a BUNCH of calories doing a> HAPPY DANCE!!! > It's been a long hard climb for Robynn, but she's> got a date! YEAH!!!> > -- >

Eleanor Oster> eleanor@... (personal address)> www.smallboxes.com/gastricbypass.htm> San , CA> Open RNY (100 cm bypassed) 07/15/2003> P. Fisher, M.D., Kaiser Richmond (CA)> ~5'9" tall> 05/09/2003 319 Orientation> 07/15/2003 ~290 Surgery> Current ~150 Goal until plastics?> Goal 140-150?> > > > --------------------------------->

[Guest guest]

LOL thats a date Robynn...I think we could stir up some serious

trouble and fun!!!!

> > Robynn just called me and asked me to post on her behalf. She

met

> with

> > Dr. Fisher and she was given a date of June 8th. She actually

> weighed

> > in under her goal weight. I think she said one pound or a half

a

> > pound. She is waiting to go in to meet with the case manager

and

> then

> > probably get her EKG and lab slip to do her labs.

> >

> > I am so happy for her has we all know the last 3 pounds were

hard

> for

> > her to get off, as it was for many of us. She did it and I just

> wanted

> > to say thank you to all of you for always being so supportive.

> >

> > I am sure she will post more in detail once she is done with her

> apts.

> >

> > Pam Marsh

>

>

>

>

> ---------------------------------

>

[Guest guest]

Ohhhhh cool beans Robynn I love it what great news ! I am so stoked for you !

colleenRobynn VanPatten wrote:

Thanks Pat!!! I appreciate your kind words...Ah Paris....

RobynnPat Feeney wrote:

Congratulations to you, Robynn! I know how much you've been wanting to take this next big step--full steam ahead to your Paris adventure this Fall!

Pat

9/21/04

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-----Original Message-----From: gastric-bypass-support-kaiser-patients [mailto:gastric-bypass-support-kaiser-patients ]On Behalf Of sweetnlow20012001Sent: Thursday, May 26, 2005 2:30 PMTo: gastric-bypass-support-kaiser-patients Subject: News Flash-Robynn has a date-June 8thRobynn just called me and asked me to post on her behalf. She met with Dr. Fisher and she was given a date of June 8th. She actually weighed in under her goal weight. I think she said one pound or a half a pound. She is waiting to go in to meet with the case manager and then probably get her EKG and lab slip to do her labs.I am so happy for her has we all know the last 3 pounds were hard for her to get off, as it was for many of

us. She did it and I just wanted to say thank you to all of you for always being so supportive.I am sure she will post more in detail once she is done with her apts.Pam Marsh

Colleen

[Guest guest]

That's just so good! You'll be very happy! LaWanda still doing the happy

dance for you! At 05:49 PM 5/26/05, you wrote:

>See how much extra energy you have now, LaWanda? I'll be joining you

>soon...thanks for your constant belief in me!!

>LaWanda Ezell konfuzed@...> wrote:

>Waahoo! I knew you'd be over here soon! Congratulations Robin, doing a

>happy dance from you, even though I just got through walking to and from

>Albertson's. LaWanda At 02:30 PM 5/26/05, you wrote:

> >Robynn just called me and asked me to post on her behalf. She met with

> >Dr. Fisher and she was given a date of June 8th. She actually weighed

> >in under her goal weight. I think she said one pound or a half a

> >pound. She is waiting to go in to meet with the case manager and then

> >probably get her EKG and lab slip to do her labs.

> >

> >I am so happy for her has we all know the last 3 pounds were hard for

> >her to get off, as it was for many of us. She did it and I just wanted

> >to say thank you to all of you for always being so supportive.

> >

> >I am sure she will post more in detail once she is done with her apts.

> >

> >Pam Marsh

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

You have a head start there...how are you doing? Can't wait to join you on the "losing" side!Colleen Garner wrote:

Ohhhhh cool beans Robynn I love it what great news ! I am so stoked for you !

colleenRobynn VanPatten wrote:

Thanks Pat!!! I appreciate your kind words...Ah Paris....

RobynnPat Feeney wrote:

Congratulations to you, Robynn! I know how much you've been wanting to take this next big step--full steam ahead to your Paris adventure this Fall!

Pat

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-----Original Message-----From: gastric-bypass-support-kaiser-patients [mailto:gastric-bypass-support-kaiser-patients ]On Behalf Of sweetnlow20012001Sent: Thursday, May 26, 2005 2:30 PMTo: gastric-bypass-support-kaiser-patients Subject: News Flash-Robynn has a date-June 8thRobynn just called me and asked me to post on her behalf. She met with Dr. Fisher and she was given a date of June 8th. She actually weighed in under her goal weight. I think she said one pound or a half a pound. She is waiting to go in to meet with the case manager and then probably get her EKG and lab slip to do her labs.I am so happy for her has we all know the last 3 pounds were hard for her to get off, as it was for many of

us. She did it and I just wanted to say thank you to all of you for always being so supportive.I am sure she will post more in detail once she is done with her apts.Pam Marsh

Colleen

[Guest guest]

Robynn, thank you and I am glad that you chose me to

be there to support you. You were there to get me

through my rough times with my last few pounds a well.

Well, you were the supporting me the entire time. All

the one on one conferences we had..it meant a lot. I

am really looking forward to when you have your

surgery so I will have some one to walk with on this

journey. Looking so forward to it dear. Again,

congrats!

Pam Marsh

--- Robynn VanPatten robynnsf@...> wrote:

> No. I had my first consult only about three weeks

> to a month after consultation. Not everyone needs

> to do two surgical consults. So, if you get

> scheduled for your consult, and you've already lost

> the weight...they can get you started.

>

> For me the journey was long and quick. I was

> approved in December, but didn't have my orientation

> until January (I think mid-January). I had my first

> consult in February...and I had already lost about

> 12 lbs. And then in March, Olivier was here, and it

> was an emotional month...but I lost about 8 or 9

> more. April was tough, because I twisted my ankle

> and strained a ligament, so exercise was out. As a

> result, I only lost about 2 lbs. It took me a whole

> freakin' month to get the last three lbs. off. And

> that happened because Pam and I promised to each

> other that by hook or by crook, I'd get it off by

> the end of May.

>

> So, for the last week and a half, I've been working

> out about 6 days a week...really limiting my intake

> (focus on lean protein and salad greens and some

> protein shakes), and drinking water like a little

> fishy.

>

> And voila...there is came. Finally. Stubborn

> little lbs. So, now I'd just like to try and lose a

> few more before the big day...as I'd like to be

> below 230 when I have the surgery. (I'm 234.5 right

> now...started out at 261.) I'm 5'6 " ...and Dr.

> Fisher told me that I should expect to get down to

> between 140 and 145. That's about right, I've been

> there before. (for like, a nanosecond). I'm pretty

> muscular, so I think that will be normal weight for

> me. To think about actually seeing that number

> again...and in a way that is more than just mere

> fantasy...well, hey. That's just an amazing

> thought....

>

> You'll get there. How many more lbs. do you have to

> go?

>

> Robynn

>

> snickers_95203@... wrote:

> Robynn

> Was that your first consult after orientation?

> Cecilia

>

>

> --- Robynn VanPatten robynnsf@...> wrote:

>

> > Thanks guys!!! I'm back from my appointment, and

> a

> > little bit in shock. I never expected to get a

> date

> > that was less than 2 weeks away from my consult!!!

> > WOW. Dazed. THank you so much for your support

> > during this frustrating last month....I'm not sure

> I

> > could have made it without you...without Pam, my

> > little accountability friend. Thanks alot...and

> > now...preparing for the surgery.....

> >

> > Eleanor Oster wls@...> wrote:Alright

> > everyone, let's burn a BUNCH of calories doing a

> > HAPPY DANCE!!!

> > It's been a long hard climb for Robynn, but she's

> > got a date! YEAH!!!

> >

> > --

> > Eleanor Oster

> > eleanor@... (personal address)

> > www.smallboxes.com/gastricbypass.htm

> > San , CA

> > Open RNY (100 cm bypassed) 07/15/2003

> > P. Fisher, M.D., Kaiser Richmond (CA)

> > ~5'9 " tall

> > 05/09/2003 319 Orientation

> > 07/15/2003 ~290 Surgery

> > Current ~150 Goal until plastics?

> > Goal 140-150?

> >

> >

> >

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