Guest guest Posted October 14, 2002 Report Share Posted October 14, 2002 Hi, My name is Ernestine Washington known as (ernie). I had the vbg done on Sept.4,2001 and it was done by Dr. Harberg in Houston, Tx. I know that I will not be able to post as much because I work Retail(Foley's) but I will be reading my emails. I am at the point know that I need some Questions answered. I have lose exacty 102lbs.since that day. and I need to lose another 70lbs. Was wondering if it will take longer because it is not as new as before or what? What is the outcome after you past a year. I am still working out and still don't eat that much, about 3oz. Thanks for hearing me out! Ernie _________________________________________________________________ Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.msn.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 16, 2002 Report Share Posted October 16, 2002 Hi Ernie, Welcome to the group. I am not yet a year out but I think you should feel great about the 102 pounds. I have noticed at about 10 months that I started slowing in weight loss but I think we should continue to lose. May I ask how much you take in in protein shakes if any per day? I know from what I have read, experienced myself and with those who have gone on before me that increasing protein and water intake will help push you off a plateau and should get you losing again. Keep us posted on your progress and again welcome to the group. Martha H Hill Ca Hi, I'm new to the group! > > Hi, > > My name is Ernestine Washington known as (ernie). I had the vbg done on > Sept.4,2001 and it was done by Dr. Harberg in Houston, Tx. I know that I > will not be able to post as much because I work Retail(Foley's) but I will > be reading my emails. I am at the point know that I need some Questions > answered. I have lose exacty 102lbs.since that day. and I need to lose > another 70lbs. Was wondering if it will take longer because it is not as new > as before or what? What is the outcome after you past a year. I am still > working out and still don't eat that much, about 3oz. Thanks for hearing me > out! > Ernie > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.msn.com > > > > Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG > > Unsubscribe: mailto:Graduate-OSSG-unsubscribe > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 16, 2002 Report Share Posted October 16, 2002 Hi Ernie, Welcome to the group. I am not yet a year out but I think you should feel great about the 102 pounds. I have noticed at about 10 months that I started slowing in weight loss but I think we should continue to lose. May I ask how much you take in in protein shakes if any per day? I know from what I have read, experienced myself and with those who have gone on before me that increasing protein and water intake will help push you off a plateau and should get you losing again. Keep us posted on your progress and again welcome to the group. Martha H Hill Ca Hi, I'm new to the group! > > Hi, > > My name is Ernestine Washington known as (ernie). I had the vbg done on > Sept.4,2001 and it was done by Dr. Harberg in Houston, Tx. I know that I > will not be able to post as much because I work Retail(Foley's) but I will > be reading my emails. I am at the point know that I need some Questions > answered. I have lose exacty 102lbs.since that day. and I need to lose > another 70lbs. Was wondering if it will take longer because it is not as new > as before or what? What is the outcome after you past a year. I am still > working out and still don't eat that much, about 3oz. Thanks for hearing me > out! > Ernie > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.msn.com > > > > Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG > > Unsubscribe: mailto:Graduate-OSSG-unsubscribe > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 16, 2002 Report Share Posted October 16, 2002 Hi Ernie, Welcome to the group. I am not yet a year out but I think you should feel great about the 102 pounds. I have noticed at about 10 months that I started slowing in weight loss but I think we should continue to lose. May I ask how much you take in in protein shakes if any per day? I know from what I have read, experienced myself and with those who have gone on before me that increasing protein and water intake will help push you off a plateau and should get you losing again. Keep us posted on your progress and again welcome to the group. Martha H Hill Ca Hi, I'm new to the group! > > Hi, > > My name is Ernestine Washington known as (ernie). I had the vbg done on > Sept.4,2001 and it was done by Dr. Harberg in Houston, Tx. I know that I > will not be able to post as much because I work Retail(Foley's) but I will > be reading my emails. I am at the point know that I need some Questions > answered. I have lose exacty 102lbs.since that day. and I need to lose > another 70lbs. Was wondering if it will take longer because it is not as new > as before or what? What is the outcome after you past a year. I am still > working out and still don't eat that much, about 3oz. Thanks for hearing me > out! > Ernie > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.msn.com > > > > Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG > > Unsubscribe: mailto:Graduate-OSSG-unsubscribe > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 16, 2002 Report Share Posted October 16, 2002 Randy, I am not yet a year out from my revision. I am 18 years out from original RNY. Sorry, I should have been clearer about that but I do post quite often. Martha H Hill Ca RNY-Proximal 11/83 Revised RNY Distal 11/29/2001 327/187 CW/goal? Hi, I'm new to the group! > > > > > > > > > > Hi, > > > > > > My name is Ernestine Washington known as (ernie). I had the vbg done on > > > Sept.4,2001 and it was done by Dr. Harberg in Houston, Tx. I know that I > > > will not be able to post as much because I work Retail(Foley's) but I > will > > > be reading my emails. I am at the point know that I need some Questions > > > answered. I have lose exacty 102lbs.since that day. and I need to lose > > > another 70lbs. Was wondering if it will take longer because it is not as > > new > > > as before or what? What is the outcome after you past a year. I am still > > > working out and still don't eat that much, about 3oz. Thanks for hearing > > me > > > out! > > > Ernie > > > > > > > > > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > > > Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.msn.com > > > > > > > > > > > > Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG > > > > > > Unsubscribe: mailto:Graduate-OSSG-unsubscribe > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 16, 2002 Report Share Posted October 16, 2002 Randy, I am not yet a year out from my revision. I am 18 years out from original RNY. Sorry, I should have been clearer about that but I do post quite often. Martha H Hill Ca RNY-Proximal 11/83 Revised RNY Distal 11/29/2001 327/187 CW/goal? Hi, I'm new to the group! > > > > > > > > > > Hi, > > > > > > My name is Ernestine Washington known as (ernie). I had the vbg done on > > > Sept.4,2001 and it was done by Dr. Harberg in Houston, Tx. I know that I > > > will not be able to post as much because I work Retail(Foley's) but I > will > > > be reading my emails. I am at the point know that I need some Questions > > > answered. I have lose exacty 102lbs.since that day. and I need to lose > > > another 70lbs. Was wondering if it will take longer because it is not as > > new > > > as before or what? What is the outcome after you past a year. I am still > > > working out and still don't eat that much, about 3oz. Thanks for hearing > > me > > > out! > > > Ernie > > > > > > > > > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > > > Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.msn.com > > > > > > > > > > > > Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG > > > > > > Unsubscribe: mailto:Graduate-OSSG-unsubscribe > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 16, 2002 Report Share Posted October 16, 2002 Randy, I am not yet a year out from my revision. I am 18 years out from original RNY. Sorry, I should have been clearer about that but I do post quite often. Martha H Hill Ca RNY-Proximal 11/83 Revised RNY Distal 11/29/2001 327/187 CW/goal? Hi, I'm new to the group! > > > > > > > > > > Hi, > > > > > > My name is Ernestine Washington known as (ernie). I had the vbg done on > > > Sept.4,2001 and it was done by Dr. Harberg in Houston, Tx. I know that I > > > will not be able to post as much because I work Retail(Foley's) but I > will > > > be reading my emails. I am at the point know that I need some Questions > > > answered. I have lose exacty 102lbs.since that day. and I need to lose > > > another 70lbs. Was wondering if it will take longer because it is not as > > new > > > as before or what? What is the outcome after you past a year. I am still > > > working out and still don't eat that much, about 3oz. Thanks for hearing > > me > > > out! > > > Ernie > > > > > > > > > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > > > Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.msn.com > > > > > > > > > > > > Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG > > > > > > Unsubscribe: mailto:Graduate-OSSG-unsubscribe > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 16, 2002 Report Share Posted October 16, 2002 And BTW. No one welcomed me to the group when I came online and I didn't want another new person to feel they weren't accepted by not receiving any encouragement from the group. Martha H Hill Ca Hi, I'm new to the group! > > > > > > > > > > Hi, > > > > > > My name is Ernestine Washington known as (ernie). I had the vbg done on > > > Sept.4,2001 and it was done by Dr. Harberg in Houston, Tx. I know that I > > > will not be able to post as much because I work Retail(Foley's) but I > will > > > be reading my emails. I am at the point know that I need some Questions > > > answered. I have lose exacty 102lbs.since that day. and I need to lose > > > another 70lbs. Was wondering if it will take longer because it is not as > > new > > > as before or what? What is the outcome after you past a year. I am still > > > working out and still don't eat that much, about 3oz. Thanks for hearing > > me > > > out! > > > Ernie > > > > > > > > > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > > > Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.msn.com > > > > > > > > > > > > Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG > > > > > > Unsubscribe: mailto:Graduate-OSSG-unsubscribe > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 16, 2002 Report Share Posted October 16, 2002 And BTW. No one welcomed me to the group when I came online and I didn't want another new person to feel they weren't accepted by not receiving any encouragement from the group. Martha H Hill Ca Hi, I'm new to the group! > > > > > > > > > > Hi, > > > > > > My name is Ernestine Washington known as (ernie). I had the vbg done on > > > Sept.4,2001 and it was done by Dr. Harberg in Houston, Tx. I know that I > > > will not be able to post as much because I work Retail(Foley's) but I > will > > > be reading my emails. I am at the point know that I need some Questions > > > answered. I have lose exacty 102lbs.since that day. and I need to lose > > > another 70lbs. Was wondering if it will take longer because it is not as > > new > > > as before or what? What is the outcome after you past a year. I am still > > > working out and still don't eat that much, about 3oz. Thanks for hearing > > me > > > out! > > > Ernie > > > > > > > > > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > > > Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.msn.com > > > > > > > > > > > > Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG > > > > > > Unsubscribe: mailto:Graduate-OSSG-unsubscribe > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 16, 2002 Report Share Posted October 16, 2002 And BTW. No one welcomed me to the group when I came online and I didn't want another new person to feel they weren't accepted by not receiving any encouragement from the group. Martha H Hill Ca Hi, I'm new to the group! > > > > > > > > > > Hi, > > > > > > My name is Ernestine Washington known as (ernie). I had the vbg done on > > > Sept.4,2001 and it was done by Dr. Harberg in Houston, Tx. I know that I > > > will not be able to post as much because I work Retail(Foley's) but I > will > > > be reading my emails. I am at the point know that I need some Questions > > > answered. I have lose exacty 102lbs.since that day. and I need to lose > > > another 70lbs. Was wondering if it will take longer because it is not as > > new > > > as before or what? What is the outcome after you past a year. I am still > > > working out and still don't eat that much, about 3oz. Thanks for hearing > > me > > > out! > > > Ernie > > > > > > > > > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > > > Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.msn.com > > > > > > > > > > > > Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG > > > > > > Unsubscribe: mailto:Graduate-OSSG-unsubscribe > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 16, 2002 Report Share Posted October 16, 2002 > Then my question, Martha, and I don't mean to be rude or nasty about this, > but, why are you posting? I, like most here, waited my entire year before > posting and think this rule should be enforced for everyone. Just my > opinion. > Randy Ogle Randy and anyone else who cares to read further.I really feel compelled to say something else here. I have seen quite a few new people post to this group and rarely see them welcomed as newcomers and encouraged to actively participate. It makes me remember how we were made to feel invisible when we were fat. And when we put out our hands to be welcomed here " after a year " , we are still often invisible when a hand of genuine fellowship isn't offered in return. It has seemed to me that mostly only 'popular' or 'long-term' members of the group are those who mostly contribute and are encouraged through their struggles. And it has made me feel that the group is slightly élitist. Though I enjoy reading most of what is posted. It seems most often to be by the same few who seem to know each other fairly well. And I have personally been left wondering how to fit in more effectively. I don't see people reaching out to 'new' people very effectively which may account for the lack of more people posting to the group. But given that I still feel like I am on the outside looking in more often than not, I am not surprised that more newbies don't become more vocal. This is just my observation after a few months. And if I didn't personally know one of the accepted and well known members of the group...whom shall remain nameless...I would have given up and blown off the list by now. I may be totally wrong. And I apologize in advance if I have offended anyone. Maybe I am just having a bad day. But just the fact that I have posted many times and still must put my WLS pedigree after my name is evidence to me that I am not yet recognized as an active member of the group. Martha H Hill Ca RNY Proximal 11/1983 320/145 RNY Revision - Distal 11/29/2001 327/187/Goal? Re: Hi, I'm new to the group! > I am not yet a year out but I think you should feel > great about the 102 pounds............... > ___________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 16, 2002 Report Share Posted October 16, 2002 > Then my question, Martha, and I don't mean to be rude or nasty about this, > but, why are you posting? I, like most here, waited my entire year before > posting and think this rule should be enforced for everyone. Just my > opinion. > Randy Ogle Randy and anyone else who cares to read further.I really feel compelled to say something else here. I have seen quite a few new people post to this group and rarely see them welcomed as newcomers and encouraged to actively participate. It makes me remember how we were made to feel invisible when we were fat. And when we put out our hands to be welcomed here " after a year " , we are still often invisible when a hand of genuine fellowship isn't offered in return. It has seemed to me that mostly only 'popular' or 'long-term' members of the group are those who mostly contribute and are encouraged through their struggles. And it has made me feel that the group is slightly élitist. Though I enjoy reading most of what is posted. It seems most often to be by the same few who seem to know each other fairly well. And I have personally been left wondering how to fit in more effectively. I don't see people reaching out to 'new' people very effectively which may account for the lack of more people posting to the group. But given that I still feel like I am on the outside looking in more often than not, I am not surprised that more newbies don't become more vocal. This is just my observation after a few months. And if I didn't personally know one of the accepted and well known members of the group...whom shall remain nameless...I would have given up and blown off the list by now. I may be totally wrong. And I apologize in advance if I have offended anyone. Maybe I am just having a bad day. But just the fact that I have posted many times and still must put my WLS pedigree after my name is evidence to me that I am not yet recognized as an active member of the group. Martha H Hill Ca RNY Proximal 11/1983 320/145 RNY Revision - Distal 11/29/2001 327/187/Goal? Re: Hi, I'm new to the group! > I am not yet a year out but I think you should feel > great about the 102 pounds............... > ___________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 16, 2002 Report Share Posted October 16, 2002 Randy and all, I understand. But I think there should be a place for new patients to go to have a voice before they are a year out. I am looking into that. Does anyone have any suggestions? I didn't mean to get upset in my last post so hope all will forgive me. But everyone needs support and if this group isn't the outlet, we need to make sure there is one for all. Thanks, Martha H Hill Ca RNY Proximal 1983 RNY Revision Distal 11/29/2001 327/187/Goal? Re: Hi, I'm new to the group! > > > > > > > I am not yet a year out but I think you should feel > > > great about the 102 pounds............... > > > ___________________________________________________ > > > > > > > > Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG > > > > Unsubscribe: mailto:Graduate-OSSG-unsubscribe > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 16, 2002 Report Share Posted October 16, 2002 Randy and all, I understand. But I think there should be a place for new patients to go to have a voice before they are a year out. I am looking into that. Does anyone have any suggestions? I didn't mean to get upset in my last post so hope all will forgive me. But everyone needs support and if this group isn't the outlet, we need to make sure there is one for all. Thanks, Martha H Hill Ca RNY Proximal 1983 RNY Revision Distal 11/29/2001 327/187/Goal? Re: Hi, I'm new to the group! > > > > > > > I am not yet a year out but I think you should feel > > > great about the 102 pounds............... > > > ___________________________________________________ > > > > > > > > Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG > > > > Unsubscribe: mailto:Graduate-OSSG-unsubscribe > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 16, 2002 Report Share Posted October 16, 2002 Randy, I apologize for going off earlier. But from one dog lover to another...we all need support. Sometimes the only support I get are from my 2 fur ball pugs...Sophie and Abby. Thanks for understanding and not getting upset with my tirade. Martha H Hill Ca Re: Hi, I'm new to the group! > > > > > > > I am not yet a year out but I think you should feel > > > great about the 102 pounds............... > > > ___________________________________________________ > > > > > > > > Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG > > > > Unsubscribe: mailto:Graduate-OSSG-unsubscribe > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 16, 2002 Report Share Posted October 16, 2002 Randy, I apologize for going off earlier. But from one dog lover to another...we all need support. Sometimes the only support I get are from my 2 fur ball pugs...Sophie and Abby. Thanks for understanding and not getting upset with my tirade. Martha H Hill Ca Re: Hi, I'm new to the group! > > > > > > > I am not yet a year out but I think you should feel > > > great about the 102 pounds............... > > > ___________________________________________________ > > > > > > > > Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG > > > > Unsubscribe: mailto:Graduate-OSSG-unsubscribe > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 16, 2002 Report Share Posted October 16, 2002 I am not yet a year out but I think you should feel great about the 102 pounds............... ___________________________________________________ Then my question, Martha, and I don't mean to be rude or nasty about this, but, why are you posting? I, like most here, waited my entire year before posting and think this rule should be enforced for everyone. Just my opinion. Randy Ogle rlogle@... www.geocities.com/rogle32/ AIM: rlogleeln Open RNY: Sept. 26, 2001: 199 lbs gone. Daddy to Doogun, Jasper, and Zoe. Lord, Please help me to become the Person my Dog's think I am. Hi, I'm new to the group! > > > > > > Hi, > > > > My name is Ernestine Washington known as (ernie). I had the vbg done on > > Sept.4,2001 and it was done by Dr. Harberg in Houston, Tx. I know that I > > will not be able to post as much because I work Retail(Foley's) but I will > > be reading my emails. I am at the point know that I need some Questions > > answered. I have lose exacty 102lbs.since that day. and I need to lose > > another 70lbs. Was wondering if it will take longer because it is not as > new > > as before or what? What is the outcome after you past a year. I am still > > working out and still don't eat that much, about 3oz. Thanks for hearing > me > > out! > > Ernie > > > > > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > > Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.msn.com > > > > > > > > Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG > > > > Unsubscribe: mailto:Graduate-OSSG-unsubscribe > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 16, 2002 Report Share Posted October 16, 2002 I am not yet a year out but I think you should feel great about the 102 pounds............... ___________________________________________________ Then my question, Martha, and I don't mean to be rude or nasty about this, but, why are you posting? I, like most here, waited my entire year before posting and think this rule should be enforced for everyone. Just my opinion. Randy Ogle rlogle@... www.geocities.com/rogle32/ AIM: rlogleeln Open RNY: Sept. 26, 2001: 199 lbs gone. Daddy to Doogun, Jasper, and Zoe. Lord, Please help me to become the Person my Dog's think I am. Hi, I'm new to the group! > > > > > > Hi, > > > > My name is Ernestine Washington known as (ernie). I had the vbg done on > > Sept.4,2001 and it was done by Dr. Harberg in Houston, Tx. I know that I > > will not be able to post as much because I work Retail(Foley's) but I will > > be reading my emails. I am at the point know that I need some Questions > > answered. I have lose exacty 102lbs.since that day. and I need to lose > > another 70lbs. Was wondering if it will take longer because it is not as > new > > as before or what? What is the outcome after you past a year. I am still > > working out and still don't eat that much, about 3oz. Thanks for hearing > me > > out! > > Ernie > > > > > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > > Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.msn.com > > > > > > > > Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG > > > > Unsubscribe: mailto:Graduate-OSSG-unsubscribe > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 16, 2002 Report Share Posted October 16, 2002 I am not yet a year out but I think you should feel great about the 102 pounds............... ___________________________________________________ Then my question, Martha, and I don't mean to be rude or nasty about this, but, why are you posting? I, like most here, waited my entire year before posting and think this rule should be enforced for everyone. Just my opinion. Randy Ogle rlogle@... www.geocities.com/rogle32/ AIM: rlogleeln Open RNY: Sept. 26, 2001: 199 lbs gone. Daddy to Doogun, Jasper, and Zoe. Lord, Please help me to become the Person my Dog's think I am. Hi, I'm new to the group! > > > > > > Hi, > > > > My name is Ernestine Washington known as (ernie). I had the vbg done on > > Sept.4,2001 and it was done by Dr. Harberg in Houston, Tx. I know that I > > will not be able to post as much because I work Retail(Foley's) but I will > > be reading my emails. I am at the point know that I need some Questions > > answered. I have lose exacty 102lbs.since that day. and I need to lose > > another 70lbs. Was wondering if it will take longer because it is not as > new > > as before or what? What is the outcome after you past a year. I am still > > working out and still don't eat that much, about 3oz. Thanks for hearing > me > > out! > > Ernie > > > > > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > > Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.msn.com > > > > > > > > Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG > > > > Unsubscribe: mailto:Graduate-OSSG-unsubscribe > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 16, 2002 Report Share Posted October 16, 2002 Sorry my bad... Show's how well I keep up....LOL.. Randy rlogle@... www.geocities.com/rogle32/ AIM: rlogleeln Open RNY: Sept. 26, 2001: 199 lbs gone. Daddy to Doogun, Jasper, and Zoe. Lord, Please help me to become the Person my Dog's think I am. Hi, I'm new to the group! > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Hi, > > > > > > > > My name is Ernestine Washington known as (ernie). I had the vbg done > on > > > > Sept.4,2001 and it was done by Dr. Harberg in Houston, Tx. I know that > I > > > > will not be able to post as much because I work Retail(Foley's) but I > > will > > > > be reading my emails. I am at the point know that I need some > Questions > > > > answered. I have lose exacty 102lbs.since that day. and I need to lose > > > > another 70lbs. Was wondering if it will take longer because it is not > as > > > new > > > > as before or what? What is the outcome after you past a year. I am > still > > > > working out and still don't eat that much, about 3oz. Thanks for > hearing > > > me > > > > out! > > > > Ernie > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > > > > Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.msn.com > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG > > > > > > > > Unsubscribe: mailto:Graduate-OSSG-unsubscribe > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 16, 2002 Report Share Posted October 16, 2002 Sorry my bad... Show's how well I keep up....LOL.. Randy rlogle@... www.geocities.com/rogle32/ AIM: rlogleeln Open RNY: Sept. 26, 2001: 199 lbs gone. Daddy to Doogun, Jasper, and Zoe. Lord, Please help me to become the Person my Dog's think I am. Hi, I'm new to the group! > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Hi, > > > > > > > > My name is Ernestine Washington known as (ernie). I had the vbg done > on > > > > Sept.4,2001 and it was done by Dr. Harberg in Houston, Tx. I know that > I > > > > will not be able to post as much because I work Retail(Foley's) but I > > will > > > > be reading my emails. I am at the point know that I need some > Questions > > > > answered. I have lose exacty 102lbs.since that day. and I need to lose > > > > another 70lbs. Was wondering if it will take longer because it is not > as > > > new > > > > as before or what? What is the outcome after you past a year. I am > still > > > > working out and still don't eat that much, about 3oz. Thanks for > hearing > > > me > > > > out! > > > > Ernie > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > > > > Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.msn.com > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG > > > > > > > > Unsubscribe: mailto:Graduate-OSSG-unsubscribe > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 16, 2002 Report Share Posted October 16, 2002 Martha, You may be right. I know I don't welcome new member's nearly enough. I'll try to do better. Being an ED nurse, working two jobs at that. Being a nutritional consultant, having an in person support group, and three e-group support groups I find it hard to keep up with all the member's. Like I said, I'll try to do better, keep up and welcome more new members. Randy rlogle@... www.geocities.com/rogle32/ AIM: rlogleeln Open RNY: Sept. 26, 2001: 199 lbs gone. Daddy to Doogun, Jasper, and Zoe. Lord, Please help me to become the Person my Dog's think I am. Re: Hi, I'm new to the group! > > > > I am not yet a year out but I think you should feel > > great about the 102 pounds............... > > ___________________________________________________ > > > > Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG > > Unsubscribe: mailto:Graduate-OSSG-unsubscribe > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 16, 2002 Report Share Posted October 16, 2002 Martha, You may be right. I know I don't welcome new member's nearly enough. I'll try to do better. Being an ED nurse, working two jobs at that. Being a nutritional consultant, having an in person support group, and three e-group support groups I find it hard to keep up with all the member's. Like I said, I'll try to do better, keep up and welcome more new members. Randy rlogle@... www.geocities.com/rogle32/ AIM: rlogleeln Open RNY: Sept. 26, 2001: 199 lbs gone. Daddy to Doogun, Jasper, and Zoe. Lord, Please help me to become the Person my Dog's think I am. Re: Hi, I'm new to the group! > > > > I am not yet a year out but I think you should feel > > great about the 102 pounds............... > > ___________________________________________________ > > > > Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG > > Unsubscribe: mailto:Graduate-OSSG-unsubscribe > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 16, 2002 Report Share Posted October 16, 2002 In a message dated 10/16/2002 11:07:37 PM Eastern Daylight Time, marthahall888@... writes: << Randy and all, I understand. But I think there should be a place for new patients to go to have a voice before they are a year out. I am looking into that. Does anyone have any suggestions? >> Martha, I am fairly new, have not been " welcomed " by anyone and it never crossed my mind to be bothered by it. I've read in silence for months and enjoyed the learning process. It seems that pre ops or new post ops have many many places to have a voice. There are all sorts of local groups, and how many flavors does OSSG @ yahoo have now? What wears me out and runs me off are the ones who have a surgery date in 2 weeks and coming crashing in the door with 27 questions that should have been answered before they ever made the decision to HAVE the dang surgery. Or the ones that are 1 month post op and making all the dogmatic statements about how they are " NEVER " going to make this or that mistake. I want to provide support, but do not want to be treated like a short order cook who exists to answer (and be pretty damn quick about it) the same questions over and over again cause someone is too excited/lazy to read the wealth of information contained in the archives or listen to their doctor. B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 17, 2002 Report Share Posted October 17, 2002 Hi Martha, Doggie person here, too (sorry, cat people). I'm also guilty of not welcoming newbies. There are many support groups for people less than a year out, the most important of all is the one that started all this, known simply as OSSG. I think this group of grads is just not the gushy, gooey " Welcome, WTG, Awesome WL " type of group...not that there's anything wrong with that, it's just that we kind of left that behind with the newbie groups. Now, that doesn't mean that new people should not be made to feel welcome here, because they should. But, with the number of people on this list, all of us at one time or another have felt like our posts may have been ignored or missed. Please, NEVER take it personally! This group is not elitist, really, it's just that some of us are big mouths , or just more vocal than others. Just keep posting whenever you feel like it and, eventually, name recognition happens, and we all get to know you, too. Everyone is always welcome on here, and with your original surgery in 1983, G*d knows, you qualify! So, tirade on, girl, you've earned it! Hugs, in NJ and Sir Sandy (the magnificent collie) ******************************************** In a message dated 10/17/2002 8:46:02 AM Eastern Daylight Time, marthahall888@... writes: > But from one dog lover to another...we all need support. Sometimes the only > support I get are from my 2 fur ball pugs...Sophie and Abby. > Thanks for understanding and not getting upset with my tirade. > Martha H > Hill Ca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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