hello

July 27, 2000

Welcome Candy.. good luck with your PCP! What I did, (well, actually, my

sister-in-law did, since we had the same doctor and we are having the MGB the

same day) was to drop the MGB manual off a few days ahead of time to give him

a chance to read it before my appointment. When I got there, he had read it,

and was very supportive. That might be a good idea, if you have time to do

that before your appointment. If not, you can always switch to your friend's

PCP. I am assuming he would support you, if he supported Claire. Good luck,

we will all be rooting for you!

Deb in IL

leaving for Durham tomorrow!

July 27, 2000

In a message dated 7/27/2000 8:00:57 AM Eastern Daylight Time,

candykn@... writes:

<< I hope to get to know you all and become a post op soon.

Candy

Melbourne, FL

350lbs

BMI 54 >>

Hi Candy,

Welcome!!!!! You've come to the right place for support. How is

Claire? She is such a kind caring woman, I really miss her post. Please, tell

her I said Hello and I haven't forgot her and how glad I am she is doing so

well. She is a wealth of information for you!!!

My name is Cathy Morrow. I live in Lenoir, NC. I'm 45 yrs. old. 5 feet tall,

weight 216.5 lbs. and have a BMI of 42. My sister Kim had this surgery on May

12th and is doing really well. She has lost around 40 lbs. and basically eats

what she wants other than sweets, I think they bother her a little. I'm still

trying to get insurance approval so I keep plugging and plodding along with

everyone's help, especially T. who is trying to help me with my Ins.

problems (bless her heart). Well this turned into a book (I think I'm a

little hyper today) Good luck on your journey and again Welcome!!!!!!

Cathy in Lenoir, NC

5' 0 "

216.5 Lbs.

BMI 42

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step

July 27, 2000

Welcome Candy, Glad to have you in the group. I'm from Alabama and

pre-op myself, but have recently gotten insurane approval. Like you I

didn't have the big name co-morbidities, but I did have high blood

pressure and a family history of heart disease, atertery disease,

etec and just didn't feel like waiting for these, before looking for

help. I could send you copies of my letters if you think it could

help you. Just let me know, If I can help I will.

Dinah in Alabama

> Hi,

> My name is Candy and I live in Melbourne, Florida. I am 31 yrs old

and am ft 7in tall with a weight around 350. I haven't weighed

myself in several months so am unsure of the exact number. I like

all of you have dieted for as long as I can remember and have only

managed to get heavier. I have a friend here in Melbourne named

Claire that I met through Weight Watchers about 2yrs ago. She had

this surgery in April and has already lost 50 pounds. I am so

impressed and happy for her. I am ready to take this step myself. I

am actually getting excited! My only obstacle now is my Primary Care

Physician. I have an appointment with him on next Tuesday and hope

that he will give me his support. I really like this doctor and hope

he stays my doctor, but if necessary I will change. I need this

surgery to save my life. I don't have any health problems to speak

of except GERD and the joint pain and back ache related to my weight,

but I don't want to wait until I have diabetes or high blood pressure

or something. My weight just continues to creep up and I know health

problems are just lurking around the corner.

> I hope to get to know you all and become a post op soon.

>

> Candy

> Melbourne, FL

> 350lbs

> BMI 54

>

July 27, 2000

Candy,

My name is Malinda and I am in the working on my package for Dr. R. I thought

my PCP was going to be a hard sell. I took the educational manual (you download

from Dr. R's web site) ,12 emails from contacts an example of the PCP support

letter and the letter from Dr. R. to the PCP with what's needed( I got all of

this from the web site). when i showed him all this he smiled and said " Yes, I'll

support you. " No questions asked. I guess he could tell I was a head strong

person even though this was only the 2nd time I have been to him. Now If the

Ins. co. will approve me I can be on my way. Lots of luck to you. Take all the

info you can get your hands on.

Malinda

CandyKN wrote:

Hi,

My name is Candy and I live in Melbourne, Florida. I am 31 yrs old and am ft

7in tall with a weight around 350. I haven't weighed myself in several months

so am unsure of the exact number. I like all of you have dieted for as long as

I can remember and have only managed to get heavier. I have a friend here in

Melbourne named Claire that I met through Weight Watchers about 2yrs ago. She

had this surgery in April and has already lost 50 pounds. I am so impressed and

happy for her. I am ready to take this step myself. I am actually getting

excited! My only obstacle now is my Primary Care Physician. I have an

appointment with him on next Tuesday and hope that he will give me his support.

I really like this doctor and hope he stays my doctor, but if necessary I will

change. I need this surgery to save my life. I don't have any health problems

to speak of except GERD and the joint pain and back ache related to my weight,

but I don't want to wait until I have diabetes or high blood pressure or

something. My weight just continues to creep up and I know health problems are

just lurking around the corner.

I hope to get to know you all and become a post op soon.

Candy

Melbourne, FL

350lbs

BMI 54

July 27, 2000

Hi Candy !!!!

WOWOWOWW...i'm from Palm Bay, Florida...but I work in Melbourne !! what a

small world !! I have talked to Claire many times...what a doll baby she is

!!! I am 30 and 5ft 1 " and 293lbs. I too have tried everything. Clair

and I have the same PCP, and if your doc says no...go see our doc...he's THE

BEST ! If it were not for him, I would never have found this Miracle !

Feel free to call me at any time...724-6447 !

>

>Reply-To: MiniGastricBypass (AT) egroups (DOT) com

>To: <MiniGastricBypass (AT) egroups (DOT) com>

>Subject: hello

>Date: Thu, 27 Jul 2000 07:58:38 -0400

>

>Hi,

>My name is Candy and I live in Melbourne, Florida. I am 31 yrs old and am

>ft 7in tall with a weight around 350. I haven't weighed myself in several

>months so am unsure of the exact number. I like all of you have dieted for

>as long as I can remember and have only managed to get heavier. I have a

>friend here in Melbourne named Claire that I met through Weight Watchers

>about 2yrs ago. She had this surgery in April and has already lost 50

>pounds. I am so impressed and happy for her. I am ready to take this step

>myself. I am actually getting excited! My only obstacle now is my Primary

>Care Physician. I have an appointment with him on next Tuesday and hope

>that he will give me his support. I really like this doctor and hope he

>stays my doctor, but if necessary I will change. I need this surgery to

>save my life. I don't have any health problems to speak of except GERD and

>the joint pain and back ache related to my weight, but I don't want to wait

>until I have diabetes or high blood pressure or something. My weight just

>continues to creep up and I know health problems are just lurking around

>the corner.

>I hope to get to know you all and become a post op soon.

>

>Candy

>Melbourne, FL

>350lbs

>BMI 54

>

July 28, 2000

In a message dated 7/28/2000 11:06:01 AM Eastern Daylight Time,

pepe55@... writes:

<< Thanks annie >>

Hi Annie,

welcome. You're sure come to the right place to be educated. This site

has the most intelligent and educated people on the MGB you could ever find.

Just ask and you will be answered!!!!!!!

Cathy in Lenoir, NC

5' 0 "

216.5 Lbs.

BMI 42

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step

July 28, 2000

> Hello Everyone,

> my dear friend Toni told me all about the mgb surgery.I

couldnt

> belive it.Being a nurse and caring for the gastric bypass pts. I

> couldnt belive the preparatipn for preoperative teaching and

> support.While chating with pts in the hospital none of this

occurs.In

> fact I spoke to a pt the other day who was unable to eat for weeks

> due to adhesions.On a positive note she was able to control her

> diabetes.About myself ,im not sure of my weight.In fact Im afraid

to

> find out I have a great deal more work to do as far as educating

> myself about this procedure.Im eager to meet people and hear what

> they have to say. Thanks annie

Hi Annie,

My name is Suzanne and I had the MGB with Dr. Rutledge on 7/17/00.

I'm 2 weeks post-op and back at work. I'm still a little tired and

have some residual gas pains that have decided to take up residence

in my back, but other than that I feel really good. My surgery lasted

35 minutes and I spent one night in the hospital. I took one pain

pill after I came home and that was it. Go to Dr.R's web site

(www.clos.net) and you will find all the information you need. I was

more informed and prepared for this surgery than anything I've ever

done. Best of luck to you.

Suzanne Carpenter

July 28, 2000

Hi Annie, WELCOME! You have come to the right place to get informed.

Im pre-op but I am willing to help just like others did for me, we

are a sharing group.

Happy Hunting

Marjory

> Hello Everyone,

> my dear friend Toni told me all about the mgb surgery.I

couldnt

> belive it.Being a nurse and caring for the gastric bypass pts. I

> couldnt belive the preparatipn for preoperative teaching and

> support.While chating with pts in the hospital none of this

occurs.In

> fact I spoke to a pt the other day who was unable to eat for weeks

> due to adhesions.On a positive note she was able to control her

> diabetes.About myself ,im not sure of my weight.In fact Im afraid

to

> find out I have a great deal more work to do as far as educating

> myself about this procedure.Im eager to meet people and hear what

> they have to say. Thanks annie

August 27, 2001

, You have come to the right place for almost any information that you

need... Please feel free to ask all the questions you want... We all continue

to learn by asking. I'm so sorry that your friend has RP, but hopefully you

will get the help for them here... Someone will lead you in the right

direction if they don't know the answer... and you will have alot of info for

the doctors....

Please continue to post and believe me, you will get the information you

need.

Calif.

August 27, 2001

, You have come to the right place for almost any information that you

need... Please feel free to ask all the questions you want... We all continue

to learn by asking. I'm so sorry that your friend has RP, but hopefully you

will get the help for them here... Someone will lead you in the right

direction if they don't know the answer... and you will have alot of info for

the doctors....

Please continue to post and believe me, you will get the information you

need.

Calif.

November 15, 2001

Chuck

Good to see a post from you! Glad that you are doing pretty good! Please let us know how you are doing more often! I think almost all the meds we have to take for RP stink but when I consider the alternative I will take the stinky meds any day!

Take care!

Lots of Love

Glenda

hi gang...just thaught i would jump in and say hello to you all. i have been doing good as can be expected....metho stinks but i have to be grateful for being somewhat flare free...just little flares so far that i can tolerate....have a great day gang!!!!! chuck Heath

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November 15, 2001

Chuck

Good to see a post from you! Glad that you are doing pretty good! Please let us know how you are doing more often! I think almost all the meds we have to take for RP stink but when I consider the alternative I will take the stinky meds any day!

Take care!

Lots of Love

Glenda

hi gang...just thaught i would jump in and say hello to you all. i have been doing good as can be expected....metho stinks but i have to be grateful for being somewhat flare free...just little flares so far that i can tolerate....have a great day gang!!!!! chuck Heath

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February 15, 2003

GREAT, i will send another to you on Monday. Thanks for the addy with

requests:):) Congrats on such a nice job too

LOVE & HUGS<

GRANDMOMBEV

Hello

I haven't been able to take my time reading posts lately and answer

back as I started back to work after 3 years off on Monday! I'm in

the renewals dept of an insurance agency. I am having a blast. I just

want to say hello to the new members. I hope you gain as much

support, love and information from this list as I have since finding

them. Deb A. that poem is beautiful. Thanks for sharing it with

us. Beverly if you don't get alot of requests for more calendars and

you have enough I would love to have one more so I can put it in my

new office. If not that's totally fine! I want everyone to be able to

have at least one! Thanks:)

Christy Mom of Wyatt 7wcf and Hunter NOW 3! wocf

Bev here's my address in case...

Christy Nelsen

978 Jelley Drive

Port Hueneme, CA 93041

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The opinions and information exchanged on this list should IN NO WAY

be construed as medical advice.

PLEASE CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE CHANGING ANY MEDICATIONS OR TREATMENTS.

------------------------------------

February 16, 2003

Thank you so much Bev! I've talked a little about CF w/ a couple of

my co-workers and I'm sure having this calendar will help prompt more

questions. I am planning on doing the Great Strides Walk in Ojai in

June and so by making it a little more personal to them I'm hoping to

get them all to sponsor my team!!

Love, Christy Mom of Wyatt 7wcf and Hunter 3wcf

> GREAT, i will send another to you on Monday. Thanks for the addy

with

> requests:):) Congrats on such a nice job too

> LOVE & HUGS<

> GRANDMOMBEV

>

> Hello

>

> I haven't been able to take my time reading posts lately and answer

> back as I started back to work after 3 years off on Monday! I'm in

> the renewals dept of an insurance agency. I am having a blast. I

just

> want to say hello to the new members. I hope you gain as much

> support, love and information from this list as I have since finding

> them. Deb A. that poem is beautiful. Thanks for sharing it with

> us. Beverly if you don't get alot of requests for more calendars and

> you have enough I would love to have one more so I can put it in my

> new office. If not that's totally fine! I want everyone to be able

to

> have at least one! Thanks:)

> Christy Mom of Wyatt 7wcf and Hunter NOW 3! wocf

>

> Bev here's my address in case...

> Christy Nelsen

> 978 Jelley Drive

> Port Hueneme, CA 93041

>

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

> The opinions and information exchanged on this list should IN NO WAY

> be construed as medical advice.

>

> PLEASE CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE CHANGING ANY MEDICATIONS OR

TREATMENTS.

>

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

>

February 16, 2003

GREAT!!! GO GIRL!!!!YES!

LOVE & HUGS, GRDMBEV

Hello

>

> I haven't been able to take my time reading posts lately and answer

> back as I started back to work after 3 years off on Monday! I'm in

> the renewals dept of an insurance agency. I am having a blast. I

just

> want to say hello to the new members. I hope you gain as much

> support, love and information from this list as I have since finding

> them. Deb A. that poem is beautiful. Thanks for sharing it with

> us. Beverly if you don't get alot of requests for more calendars and

> you have enough I would love to have one more so I can put it in my

> new office. If not that's totally fine! I want everyone to be able

to

> have at least one! Thanks:)

> Christy Mom of Wyatt 7wcf and Hunter NOW 3! wocf

>

> Bev here's my address in case...

> Christy Nelsen

> 978 Jelley Drive

> Port Hueneme, CA 93041

>

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

> The opinions and information exchanged on this list should IN NO WAY

> be construed as medical advice.

>

> PLEASE CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE CHANGING ANY MEDICATIONS OR

TREATMENTS.

>

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

>

February 25, 2003

Hi SueJ. Welcome. Sounds like you need less advice and more support to do

what you know is right. I can't emphasize enough, getting the water in. I

have just recovered from a virus that left me a bit dehydrated. It is no fun

and very dangerous. I got out my old 32 ounce water bottle they gave me in

the hospital. It is easy to lose track of your water intake and this water

bottle is helping me.

Fay Bayuk

300/175

10/23/01

Dr

February 25, 2003

Hi SueJ. Welcome. Sounds like you need less advice and more support to do

what you know is right. I can't emphasize enough, getting the water in. I

have just recovered from a virus that left me a bit dehydrated. It is no fun

and very dangerous. I got out my old 32 ounce water bottle they gave me in

the hospital. It is easy to lose track of your water intake and this water

bottle is helping me.

Fay Bayuk

300/175

10/23/01

Dr

February 26, 2003

Keep it up, esp the exercise and do it forever.

> HI, I'm Sue, incase there are other Sue's here I will go by SueJ. I had my

> surgery on Aug 13th 2001. I was down 110 lbs, but have recently put on about

> 10 lbs. I'm a little worried that I am going to gain it allback, but I have my

> mind made up that thais NOT going to happen, I WILL NOT go back to where I

> was! Sooooooo with that being said, I have been looking into low carb and

> trying to increase my protein, water, and exercise. Been doing pretty good

> with the proteins, water and exercise need ALOT of work! Anyway, just wanted

> to introduce myself and say HI. Hope to get some good advice here. Thanks,

> SueJ

>

February 26, 2003