[Guest guest]

,

Oh rats! I will have to wait even longer to get to meet you. Well I am

glad you have been to clinic and have that out of the way. That means you

will be able to stay busy this week without sitting there and concentrating

on this. I need to find something to do when I get to Durham. My Tuesday

will be pretty much taken care of with clinic. I don't know what I will

find to get into on Wednesday and Thursday. I am sure my daughter will find

something for us to do. As long as their is a mall around I'm sure I will

be busy. Well, see you Friday. Have a good week.

Darlene

[Guest guest]

,

Oh rats! I will have to wait even longer to get to meet you. Well I am

glad you have been to clinic and have that out of the way. That means you

will be able to stay busy this week without sitting there and concentrating

on this. I need to find something to do when I get to Durham. My Tuesday

will be pretty much taken care of with clinic. I don't know what I will

find to get into on Wednesday and Thursday. I am sure my daughter will find

something for us to do. As long as their is a mall around I'm sure I will

be busy. Well, see you Friday. Have a good week.

Darlene

[Guest guest]

,

Oh rats! I will have to wait even longer to get to meet you. Well I am

glad you have been to clinic and have that out of the way. That means you

will be able to stay busy this week without sitting there and concentrating

on this. I need to find something to do when I get to Durham. My Tuesday

will be pretty much taken care of with clinic. I don't know what I will

find to get into on Wednesday and Thursday. I am sure my daughter will find

something for us to do. As long as their is a mall around I'm sure I will

be busy. Well, see you Friday. Have a good week.

Darlene

[Guest guest]

> Has anyone heard if got approved by Cigna? She was

supposed

> to hear on Friday. Maybe I am more curious than most, I am waiting

> on an answer from them too....

>

> Ann

Ann

I haven't heard anything from Our Special Angel since

Thursday evening and like you said she was to hear something Friday.

I e-mailed her, but have not gotten a response from her as yet.

I hope the procedure was approved!

I am praying for her!

in Michigan

[Guest guest]

> Has anyone heard if got approved by Cigna? She was

supposed

> to hear on Friday. Maybe I am more curious than most, I am waiting

> on an answer from them too....

>

> Ann

Ann

I haven't heard anything from Our Special Angel since

Thursday evening and like you said she was to hear something Friday.

I e-mailed her, but have not gotten a response from her as yet.

I hope the procedure was approved!

I am praying for her!

in Michigan

[Guest guest]

> Has anyone heard if got approved by Cigna? She was

supposed

> to hear on Friday. Maybe I am more curious than most, I am waiting

> on an answer from them too....

>

> Ann

Ann

I haven't heard anything from Our Special Angel since

Thursday evening and like you said she was to hear something Friday.

I e-mailed her, but have not gotten a response from her as yet.

I hope the procedure was approved!

I am praying for her!

in Michigan

[Guest guest]

I'm so sorry about the delay in your surgery. I know how it feels. But in the

long run you will be glad that Dr. R made you wait. I will spank Trish for

you, as we all know it was her fault! LOL

{{{BIG HUGS}}}

Janet Armour

[Guest guest]

Hi

I will write you on 6/7/00 in the evening if that's okay. I work nite

shift and now I am going to get a little rest before work. Pray for me I had

a Medication Exam tomorrow for this new job at another Hospital for a

part-time job. of land

[Guest guest]

Hi

I will write you on 6/7/00 in the evening if that's okay. I work nite

shift and now I am going to get a little rest before work. Pray for me I had

a Medication Exam tomorrow for this new job at another Hospital for a

part-time job. of land

[Guest guest]

Hi

I will write you on 6/7/00 in the evening if that's okay. I work nite

shift and now I am going to get a little rest before work. Pray for me I had

a Medication Exam tomorrow for this new job at another Hospital for a

part-time job. of land

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 6/7/00 6:03:05 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

MiniGastricBypass (AT) e writes:

> Anyway,

> for everyone that has been here for me for moral support, Thank

> YOU...yes, it is finally going to be a reality July 19th, although I

> can't quite believe it myself yet. Thank you all you post-ops who

> have given your accurate accounts of the clinics, the surgery and

> life after surgery. And last but certainly not least Dr. R for

> offering this surgery to us. KUDOS!

Oh , I am SO happy for you. You deserve this surgery so much and I

know you have been through it waiting for it to happen. I can't wait to

finally meet you in person! July 19th. What a day for a dance! Dr. R will

be back, rested and ready to rock and roll!

COngratulations!!!!

Safe journey,

MGB 03 MAY 00

Safely on the other side!!!!

Dr. Rutledge clos.net

Self-funded company plan administered by Interactive Medical

Denied on appeal as an excluded benefit

Self Pay

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 6/7/00 6:03:05 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

MiniGastricBypass (AT) e writes:

> Anyway,

> for everyone that has been here for me for moral support, Thank

> YOU...yes, it is finally going to be a reality July 19th, although I

> can't quite believe it myself yet. Thank you all you post-ops who

> have given your accurate accounts of the clinics, the surgery and

> life after surgery. And last but certainly not least Dr. R for

> offering this surgery to us. KUDOS!

Oh , I am SO happy for you. You deserve this surgery so much and I

know you have been through it waiting for it to happen. I can't wait to

finally meet you in person! July 19th. What a day for a dance! Dr. R will

be back, rested and ready to rock and roll!

COngratulations!!!!

Safe journey,

MGB 03 MAY 00

Safely on the other side!!!!

Dr. Rutledge clos.net

Self-funded company plan administered by Interactive Medical

Denied on appeal as an excluded benefit

Self Pay

[Guest guest]

Yeahhhhhhhh !

Amy & Flo

>Dear Sis and Mom,

>

> It is truly wonderful that one of my soul siblings will be

>having surgery the same day as me! Joyce and I were outside the door

>of the restaurant in Durham stomping our feet because we wanted to

>have the MGB the same time ya'll did. (I forget you went a week

>earlier, Amy) Someone came by and popped us on the butt and said

>behave...(I will leave this to your imagination who it was) and we

>hung our heads and sulkily said, " OK, we will be patient. " We were

>patient and YEAAAAAHHHH it finally happened. You will have to ask

>Joyce how many times we have called each other just to hear the other

>one say " Yeaaaaahhhh! " ...LOL

> Amy, my one contacts, Susie Bonds said that she reached a

>plateau or point where she wasn't loosing. She went back to her

>manual and it told her what she was missing. I think she wasn'eating

>enough and needed to eat more. So...go look.

> Big huggggggsss to both of you...and YEAAAAHHHHH!

>

>Love,

>

>Love is very patient and kind...

>(1st Corinthians)

>

>

>> Oh wow. Now you'll get your chance. I'm soooooo happy for you!

>Here is a

>> big {{{{{{{HUG}}}}}}}}. I know what you mean about feeling guilty

>for being

>> approved. I had difficulty telling you and Joyce because it hadn't

>happened

>> for you yet, and now here you both are getting to go ON the SAME

>DAY!

>> That's so terrific, and you're both in my prayers.

>>

>> What do you think, Flo? Road Trip? Maybe Drema can get in

>there too,

>> and we'll have a family reunion!

>>

>> Love to my family,

>> Amy.

>>

>> _____________________________________________

>> Amy S. Poe

>> MGB 5/22/2000

>> 280/265/140

>> United Healthcare Select Plus POS approved

>>

>>

>>

>>

[Guest guest]

Yeahhhhhhhh !

Amy & Flo

>Dear Sis and Mom,

>

> It is truly wonderful that one of my soul siblings will be

>having surgery the same day as me! Joyce and I were outside the door

>of the restaurant in Durham stomping our feet because we wanted to

>have the MGB the same time ya'll did. (I forget you went a week

>earlier, Amy) Someone came by and popped us on the butt and said

>behave...(I will leave this to your imagination who it was) and we

>hung our heads and sulkily said, " OK, we will be patient. " We were

>patient and YEAAAAAHHHH it finally happened. You will have to ask

>Joyce how many times we have called each other just to hear the other

>one say " Yeaaaaahhhh! " ...LOL

> Amy, my one contacts, Susie Bonds said that she reached a

>plateau or point where she wasn't loosing. She went back to her

>manual and it told her what she was missing. I think she wasn'eating

>enough and needed to eat more. So...go look.

> Big huggggggsss to both of you...and YEAAAAHHHHH!

>

>Love,

>

>Love is very patient and kind...

>(1st Corinthians)

>

>

>> Oh wow. Now you'll get your chance. I'm soooooo happy for you!

>Here is a

>> big {{{{{{{HUG}}}}}}}}. I know what you mean about feeling guilty

>for being

>> approved. I had difficulty telling you and Joyce because it hadn't

>happened

>> for you yet, and now here you both are getting to go ON the SAME

>DAY!

>> That's so terrific, and you're both in my prayers.

>>

>> What do you think, Flo? Road Trip? Maybe Drema can get in

>there too,

>> and we'll have a family reunion!

>>

>> Love to my family,

>> Amy.

>>

>> _____________________________________________

>> Amy S. Poe

>> MGB 5/22/2000

>> 280/265/140

>> United Healthcare Select Plus POS approved

>>

>>

>>

>>

[Guest guest]

Yeahhhhhhhh !

Amy & Flo

>Dear Sis and Mom,

>

> It is truly wonderful that one of my soul siblings will be

>having surgery the same day as me! Joyce and I were outside the door

>of the restaurant in Durham stomping our feet because we wanted to

>have the MGB the same time ya'll did. (I forget you went a week

>earlier, Amy) Someone came by and popped us on the butt and said

>behave...(I will leave this to your imagination who it was) and we

>hung our heads and sulkily said, " OK, we will be patient. " We were

>patient and YEAAAAAHHHH it finally happened. You will have to ask

>Joyce how many times we have called each other just to hear the other

>one say " Yeaaaaahhhh! " ...LOL

> Amy, my one contacts, Susie Bonds said that she reached a

>plateau or point where she wasn't loosing. She went back to her

>manual and it told her what she was missing. I think she wasn'eating

>enough and needed to eat more. So...go look.

> Big huggggggsss to both of you...and YEAAAAHHHHH!

>

>Love,

>

>Love is very patient and kind...

>(1st Corinthians)

>

>

>> Oh wow. Now you'll get your chance. I'm soooooo happy for you!

>Here is a

>> big {{{{{{{HUG}}}}}}}}. I know what you mean about feeling guilty

>for being

>> approved. I had difficulty telling you and Joyce because it hadn't

>happened

>> for you yet, and now here you both are getting to go ON the SAME

>DAY!

>> That's so terrific, and you're both in my prayers.

>>

>> What do you think, Flo? Road Trip? Maybe Drema can get in

>there too,

>> and we'll have a family reunion!

>>

>> Love to my family,

>> Amy.

>>

>> _____________________________________________

>> Amy S. Poe

>> MGB 5/22/2000

>> 280/265/140

>> United Healthcare Select Plus POS approved

>>

>>

>>

>>

[Guest guest]

, I think we are going out of town that weekend, but not for sure. If

we dont go then I will be at the meeting. Thank you for such kind words

. The other day I thought I looked awful, but now I look at myself and

see a huge difference.

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

How wonderful 66 lbs in 4 months, man oh man!! You are doing great girl!!! Such

nice compliments from those who know you, how nice is that huh? Will you be at

the next Support group, Saturday June 24th? I hope you will be there, I'm

looking forward to meeting you!

{{hugs}}

in Raleigh

MGB 5/26

18.5 lbs lost as of 6/7

MiniGastricBypass (AT) e wrote:

> Hey gang, as I stepped on my sister scales this morning I have lost a total of

66 lbs in 4 months to the day. I have to go down the street to my sister

house to use her scales because I dont have any. Which is good for me or I

would weight myself everyday and I know that would just drive me crazy. I

never thought I would see this day. Only 10 more to go before I will be

under 200. I went a couple of weeks ago to have some blood work done and to

make sure I was doing well, all of my blood work came back normal.

Cholesterol was 119, I could hardly believe it. The Dr. said I was doing

great.

I have been working in my yard all day with just a little help from my oldest

son, he mowed the grass, other than that I have done all the trimming,

blowing, raking, pulling weeds and edging. I have never had as much energy

as I have had since the surgery.

My other sister came by to visit for a while and she could not believe the

amount of weight I have lost. She just kept saying, you look so good Chris.

I just smiled each and every time she gave me a compliment.

I went to a party last night, where I have not seen people in over six months

or better. I had a good friend walk up behind me and said, where is the rest

of you!! I did not even recognize you, I just died laughing and told her it

is gone forever, although she knew I was having the surgery done, because she

was the one who helped me get my paper work straight with my insurance

company, We both worked for the same HMO. , knows who I am talking

about. Our good friend Clara, I told her how well you were doing and how much

weight you have lost in the last six months, she could hardly believe it.

I am doing the happy dance, just 10 more pounds gang and I will be under 200.

It has been 12 years since I have been there. Thanks for letting me ramble

on like this but I wanted to tell the group and the whole world.

Raleigh, NC

MGB 2.9.00

Heighest 276

Now 210

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[Guest guest]

Hi ,

How wonderful 66 lbs in 4 months, man oh man!! You are doing great girl!!! Such

nice compliments from those who know you, how nice is that huh? Will you be at

the next Support group, Saturday June 24th? I hope you will be there, I'm

looking forward to meeting you!

{{hugs}}

in Raleigh

MGB 5/26

18.5 lbs lost as of 6/7

MiniGastricBypass (AT) e wrote:

> Hey gang, as I stepped on my sister scales this morning I have lost a total of

66 lbs in 4 months to the day. I have to go down the street to my sister

house to use her scales because I dont have any. Which is good for me or I

would weight myself everyday and I know that would just drive me crazy. I

never thought I would see this day. Only 10 more to go before I will be

under 200. I went a couple of weeks ago to have some blood work done and to

make sure I was doing well, all of my blood work came back normal.

Cholesterol was 119, I could hardly believe it. The Dr. said I was doing

great.

I have been working in my yard all day with just a little help from my oldest

son, he mowed the grass, other than that I have done all the trimming,

blowing, raking, pulling weeds and edging. I have never had as much energy

as I have had since the surgery.

My other sister came by to visit for a while and she could not believe the

amount of weight I have lost. She just kept saying, you look so good Chris.

I just smiled each and every time she gave me a compliment.

I went to a party last night, where I have not seen people in over six months

or better. I had a good friend walk up behind me and said, where is the rest

of you!! I did not even recognize you, I just died laughing and told her it

is gone forever, although she knew I was having the surgery done, because she

was the one who helped me get my paper work straight with my insurance

company, We both worked for the same HMO. , knows who I am talking

about. Our good friend Clara, I told her how well you were doing and how much

weight you have lost in the last six months, she could hardly believe it.

I am doing the happy dance, just 10 more pounds gang and I will be under 200.

It has been 12 years since I have been there. Thanks for letting me ramble

on like this but I wanted to tell the group and the whole world.

Raleigh, NC

MGB 2.9.00

Heighest 276

Now 210

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[Guest guest]

Hi ,

How wonderful 66 lbs in 4 months, man oh man!! You are doing great girl!!! Such

nice compliments from those who know you, how nice is that huh? Will you be at

the next Support group, Saturday June 24th? I hope you will be there, I'm

looking forward to meeting you!

{{hugs}}

in Raleigh

MGB 5/26

18.5 lbs lost as of 6/7

MiniGastricBypass (AT) e wrote:

> Hey gang, as I stepped on my sister scales this morning I have lost a total of

66 lbs in 4 months to the day. I have to go down the street to my sister

house to use her scales because I dont have any. Which is good for me or I

would weight myself everyday and I know that would just drive me crazy. I

never thought I would see this day. Only 10 more to go before I will be

under 200. I went a couple of weeks ago to have some blood work done and to

make sure I was doing well, all of my blood work came back normal.

Cholesterol was 119, I could hardly believe it. The Dr. said I was doing

great.

I have been working in my yard all day with just a little help from my oldest

son, he mowed the grass, other than that I have done all the trimming,

blowing, raking, pulling weeds and edging. I have never had as much energy

as I have had since the surgery.

My other sister came by to visit for a while and she could not believe the

amount of weight I have lost. She just kept saying, you look so good Chris.

I just smiled each and every time she gave me a compliment.

I went to a party last night, where I have not seen people in over six months

or better. I had a good friend walk up behind me and said, where is the rest

of you!! I did not even recognize you, I just died laughing and told her it

is gone forever, although she knew I was having the surgery done, because she

was the one who helped me get my paper work straight with my insurance

company, We both worked for the same HMO. , knows who I am talking

about. Our good friend Clara, I told her how well you were doing and how much

weight you have lost in the last six months, she could hardly believe it.

I am doing the happy dance, just 10 more pounds gang and I will be under 200.

It has been 12 years since I have been there. Thanks for letting me ramble

on like this but I wanted to tell the group and the whole world.

Raleigh, NC

MGB 2.9.00

Heighest 276

Now 210

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[Guest guest]

Hi ,

Thank you for this post, I always learn allot from your posts. I was

wondering the same thing about the 'old' stomach and what happens to it, and

you have helped answered my concern. It's this group grand?

{{ hugs }}

Raleigh

MGB 5/26

-----Original Message-----

>

>I only had one burning question by the time I got to clinic. I

>wanted to know if the part of the stomach that is cut away from the new

>smaller stomach would still gurgle or send hunger signals to the

>brain. Surprise (to me), Dr. Rutledge says it isn't the stomach that

>sends hunger signals to the brain, it is the small intestine, and the

>larger, unused part of stomach doesn't gurgle because it doesn't have

>any air left in it. It also does not atrophy, it just stays there

>as-is.

>

>Kind regards,

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

Thank you for this post, I always learn allot from your posts. I was

wondering the same thing about the 'old' stomach and what happens to it, and

you have helped answered my concern. It's this group grand?

{{ hugs }}

Raleigh

MGB 5/26

-----Original Message-----

>

>I only had one burning question by the time I got to clinic. I

>wanted to know if the part of the stomach that is cut away from the new

>smaller stomach would still gurgle or send hunger signals to the

>brain. Surprise (to me), Dr. Rutledge says it isn't the stomach that

>sends hunger signals to the brain, it is the small intestine, and the

>larger, unused part of stomach doesn't gurgle because it doesn't have

>any air left in it. It also does not atrophy, it just stays there

>as-is.

>

>Kind regards,

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

Thank you for this post, I always learn allot from your posts. I was

wondering the same thing about the 'old' stomach and what happens to it, and

you have helped answered my concern. It's this group grand?

{{ hugs }}

Raleigh

MGB 5/26

-----Original Message-----

>

>I only had one burning question by the time I got to clinic. I

>wanted to know if the part of the stomach that is cut away from the new

>smaller stomach would still gurgle or send hunger signals to the

>brain. Surprise (to me), Dr. Rutledge says it isn't the stomach that

>sends hunger signals to the brain, it is the small intestine, and the

>larger, unused part of stomach doesn't gurgle because it doesn't have

>any air left in it. It also does not atrophy, it just stays there

>as-is.

>

>Kind regards,

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

I think we all consider life one big diet. Through the years I have learned

that when you don't consume enough calories the body thinks it is time of

famine. Our bodies try to convert every calorie into fat. I, too, am guilty

of watching calories and I need to learn to listen to what my body is craving

for. My weight loss has been slow too. Don't we all wish we could go to bed

and wake up 100 lbs. lighter? Try to eat more so the body recognizes that it

actually is getting nutrients. I've written Dr. R with concerns and when you

really sit down and think about it he is right about not worrying about this.

The surgery will do it's job. It is up to us to make sure our bodies get

the fuel it needs to function effectively. Years ago I suffered from

anorexia/bulemia. It was an awful existence. All I thought about was

food-morning-noon-and night. We have a new lifestyle that we need to get

adjusted to. A lifestyle where we no longer are slaves to our scales, where

we eat when hungry and stop when full. , things will be fine. And

don't get on that scale everyday. Don't judge yourself by those numbers.

Sorry for rambling on.

Sue (WI)

MGB 4-17-00

slowly losing

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

I think we all consider life one big diet. Through the years I have learned

that when you don't consume enough calories the body thinks it is time of

famine. Our bodies try to convert every calorie into fat. I, too, am guilty

of watching calories and I need to learn to listen to what my body is craving

for. My weight loss has been slow too. Don't we all wish we could go to bed

and wake up 100 lbs. lighter? Try to eat more so the body recognizes that it

actually is getting nutrients. I've written Dr. R with concerns and when you

really sit down and think about it he is right about not worrying about this.

The surgery will do it's job. It is up to us to make sure our bodies get

the fuel it needs to function effectively. Years ago I suffered from

anorexia/bulemia. It was an awful existence. All I thought about was

food-morning-noon-and night. We have a new lifestyle that we need to get

adjusted to. A lifestyle where we no longer are slaves to our scales, where

we eat when hungry and stop when full. , things will be fine. And

don't get on that scale everyday. Don't judge yourself by those numbers.

Sorry for rambling on.

Sue (WI)

MGB 4-17-00

slowly losing

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

I think we all consider life one big diet. Through the years I have learned

that when you don't consume enough calories the body thinks it is time of

famine. Our bodies try to convert every calorie into fat. I, too, am guilty

of watching calories and I need to learn to listen to what my body is craving

for. My weight loss has been slow too. Don't we all wish we could go to bed

and wake up 100 lbs. lighter? Try to eat more so the body recognizes that it

actually is getting nutrients. I've written Dr. R with concerns and when you

really sit down and think about it he is right about not worrying about this.

The surgery will do it's job. It is up to us to make sure our bodies get

the fuel it needs to function effectively. Years ago I suffered from

anorexia/bulemia. It was an awful existence. All I thought about was

food-morning-noon-and night. We have a new lifestyle that we need to get

adjusted to. A lifestyle where we no longer are slaves to our scales, where

we eat when hungry and stop when full. , things will be fine. And

don't get on that scale everyday. Don't judge yourself by those numbers.

Sorry for rambling on.

Sue (WI)

MGB 4-17-00

slowly losing