Did somebody say shopping??? Ok Jill I will start walking soon! I would walk alot to shop, it is when I know it is healthy for me I don't want to. LOL No snow though I'll freeze. Hey where is Donna?
Kathleen (Kathy) Gardner
Lap RNY Dr.Olsen
230/118
4/20/04
----- Forwarded Message ----
From: "mjloyd@..." <mjloyd@...
Could I please get one of 'those' Frika-Frakas????? I think the months I struggled with my insurance company UHC, I deserve one Frika-Fraka.
That is why you are the head cheerleader =D
Jilllllll the Pillllllll
YEAHHHH, I am thrilled for you, Janie....isn't it all amazing!!!! Here's a big hug and we will all thank God for His many BLESSINGS.
Love ya :x ,
Jillllll
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO_HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Frika-fraka, firecraker!
sis-boom-bah!
JAY-nie, JAY-nie!
rah, Rah, RAAAHH!!!
Cathy, 12/20/04
Houston - 420/204/180
www.picturetrail.com/cathyspencer
www.obesityhelp.com/member/cathyspencer
cordeliajane2003 <mjloyd@...
Girls, sent it in yesterday afternoon and I got a call this morning and
my surgery is APPROVED!!!!!! YEA FOR ME!!!!! March 19 is the beginning
of my new life!!!! Just thought I'd let you know!!!!! Janie
Cathy Spencer (12/20/04)
http://www.PictureTrail.com/cathyspencer
http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/cathyspencer/
Girls, sent it in yesterday afternoon and I got a call this morning and
my surgery is APPROVED!!!!!! YEA FOR ME!!!!! March 19 is the beginning
of my new life!!!! Just thought I'd let you know!!!!! Janie
Cool deal!
I don't do as much as I should but I average at least
10 to 12 miles a week just outside walking. When I go
to Wally World or any other shopping I always park in
the spot that is the furtherist from the door that way
I am sure to get in a little additonal walking.
Sandi R
Ms. Kathy H. to the rescue again! Merci!!! and hugs to you. :x
Jilllll
speaking of walking.... how much exercise do ya'll get in weekly? Just
curious :-)
April
I hear everyone! I'm not sure what is wrong but I have the IT dept at OH working on this issue and they hope to have a response in 24 hours. More when i know it.
Kathy H
Centennial
There you go! Perfect!
Cathy, 12/20/04
Houston - 420/204/180
www.picturetrail.com/cathyspencer
www.obesityhelp.com/member/cathyspencer
jyllyann1 <jyllyann@...
Oh gosh.....I'd do that and more for you, my friend!!! I know we'd have some funnnnn!
I should make it by the reunion date if I start now.
Hugs,
Jilllllll
Jill, tell you what... you walk on down here to M'boro, and i'll walk with you all you want.
Cathy, 12/20/04
Houston - 420/204/180
www.picturetrail.com/cathyspencer
www.obesityhelp.com/member/cathyspencer
jyllyann1 <jyllyann@...
I think I'd be smarter if I walked towards where you live....at least
there might not be snow and it could be warmer.
Jillllllllll
Kathy, can you come by and we'll walk together??????
You'd better start out now as I live in Central Illinois and it might take awhile.....just a hint....wear your snowboots, parka and gloves....it's 'rather' COLD here. :D That's a pic of my teeth chattering!!!
Warm hugs,
Jilllll
I think I'd be smarter if I walked towards where you live....at least
there might not be snow and it could be warmer.
Jillllllllll
HA! I feel the same way Kathy!!!
I try to remind myself that I do not like to go to work, but I do it. Why? because I don't want to starve to death and be homeless.
SO-why do I exercise when I absolutely LOATH it? Because I don't want to relap and be sick from obesity again.
Cathy, 12/20/04
Houston - 420/204/180
www.picturetrail.com/cathyspencer
www.obesityhelp.com/member/cathyspencer
Kathleen <javajunky06@...
Ok Julie, you have inspired me, I drug my butt out of bed at 6:30 this a.m. and went walking! I still do not like to exercised but i did it! :((
Kathy G
Cathy Spencer (12/20/04)
http://www.PictureTrail.com/cathyspencer
http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/cathyspencer/
Ok Julie, you have inspired me, I drug my butt out of bed at 6:30 this a.m. and went walking! I still do not like to exercised but i did it! :((
Kathy G
Poor Julie [INLINE] , it wasn't that bad was it with Dr. Dyer? At least
now it's over with and your own your way to a new beginning.
And I'm proud of YOU!! YEAH JULIE!!!!! Stopping on the
way home and exercising even tho it was late!!
That's dedication!!!
Tammy
Julie Williams <jwilliams705resource@...
Speaking of Dr. Dyer.. I survived my butt kickin' yesterday. He has this way of letting you know you need to pick up the pace without even batting an eye....scary...anyway I left there with a new committment to him and especially to myself. Tonight, although it was after 8 when I headed home, I stopped and worked out. YEA ME!!!! Now, it is 10 and I am diligently trying to catch up on my 150 e-mails, YIKES!!!! I promised to get the minutes of yesterdays meetings out and I will try...if not, I DEFINITELY will tomorrow. I promise.
Jill, I thought it was just me I thought I was losing it or something.
Sandi, I am agreeing with you.....where oh where have the emails gone ... oh where oh where can they be????? Ever since the site went down over the weekend and came back up, things haven't been right. It can't be me!!!!!!
I have sent Ginger all the info...hopefully she can work some magic. NO ONE PANIC...this is typical when doing one of these things...you gotta barter and search. I am tenacious. DO NOT WORRY!! BE HAPPY!! [INLINE]
jyllyann1 <jyllyann@...
I know whatever you could do to help 'the cause' regarding room rates will be greatly appreciated by everyone! Thanks for giving us this opportunity.
Frankly, we love to travel so I'll have to remember your business. I have a couple of timeshares that I am wanting to put in RCI but if I couldn't use them for a trip, I'd certainly check with you.
Wishing you a great day, Ginger and good to hear from you!
Jilllllll
Nice to meet you too Liz.....I want your determination. Please keep posting. This is a great group.
lbirdsong995 <rebel@...
Hi Janie,
Don't give up, it can take a long time to achieve the goal of the
surgery, but you will find a way even if your insurance company gives
you fits the way mine did for 2 years before my surgery. In the end,
we took out a second mortgage on our home and had to self-pay to get
the surgery, but for me, it is a life saver so it was an easy
decision to make.
It is so nice to meet so many wonderful people as are gathered here.
Liz
Ok ladies I guess I need some help here, I am not getting all your post.
Does anybody have any clues as to why this is happening. I used to get
all of them in my email now I am missing them.
HELP
Sandi
Speaking of Dr. Dyer.. I survived my butt kickin' yesterday. He has this way of letting you know you need to pick up the pace without even batting an eye....scary...anyway I left there with a new committment to him and especially to myself. Tonight, although it was after 8 when I headed home, I stopped and worked out. YEA ME!!!! Now, it is 10 and I am diligently trying to catch up on my 150 e-mails, YIKES!!!! I promised to get the minutes of yesterdays meetings out and I will try...if not, I DEFINITELY will tomorrow. I promise.
Tammy Parker <bamagal4ever@...
Hi Liz [INLINE]
I have an appointment on Feb. 27 to see Dr. Dyer, so I am
hoping that I'll have my surgery in March. Just keep me in
your prayers that all goes well. With what you have been through, it is paying off, you are doing GREAT!!!!
Tammy
lbirdsong995 <rebel@rebel3d.com
Hi Tammy :) From the time I decided I wanted this surgery, to the
time I was able to finally have it, was almost 2 years. A very very
long road of tears, anger, and discouragement for me, till at long
last my husband and I took out a second mortgage on our house in
desperation and self-payed to be able to get the surgery done. Even
though I was dying of co-morbidities, my husbands insurance where he
works simply did not cover weight loss treatment.
I have been actually starting to feel so much better in so many
little ways day after day since the surgery as the weight is coming
off. I have alot of hope now, and that keeps me smiling all the time.
I will pray that you will find a way to be able to have your surgery
soon.
Liz
Now girls, my toes are tingling at the thought of meeting you in Chicago and shopping on Michigan Avenue. I have heard oFila's, the place Janie mentioned. I work with a great guy who I call my brother. John and his wife go to Chicago for the weekend and is always telling me of a new place.
Also, my friends and I have taken the train to there and gone shopping for the day. There are wonderful museums, Navy Pier, Brookfield Zoo....and our dear Chicago Cubs, the Chicago Bears and the White Sox.
But the shopping is fabulous....simply F A B U L O U S! Wellllll, the bottom line is...let me know when and I'll be there O:) .
Love to all from very very cold and snowy Illinois but I did hear from my friend, Jeff at Caterpillar Financial in downtown Nashville. He said it was cold there too. Do you want me to send you some snowwwww???? Just wondering :x
Jilllllllll
Jill, Thanks for the delivery!!!!! Looks like we're
getting your white stuff this weekend. You're more
than welcome to have it back though!!!!!!!
Ya'll forgot one more great thing to see in Chicago,
OPRAH!!!!!!!! I would love to go see her and the Navy
Peir. That would be soooo cool. My hubby says its
too dangerous up there! :)
Take care in the cold!
Linda
I remember Sissy....she sat by us at the Christmas party....very
sweet lady. Tell her I said hello.
Jillll
Tammy I am glad you finaly got hold of each other . She is my best freind and Sisite in this world . I mean how manyppl do you know would move in with you and help take care of you plus a family of 5 including helping us move into our new house while I has my RNY We have been best buds since college
Hey Amanda!
I love new nurses! You are coming into such a wonderful field (at least I think so). I've been doing this for 20+ years and don't regret going into it a bit! You will have some difficult times where you are thinking "what in the world was I thinking???!?!?!!" to "I can't imagine doing anything else!" It can be rewarding and disappointing at the same time. I'm sure that you've heard all of this before. But yes, you're right. I've heard patients ask nurses, "Why are you telling me to stop smoking when I just saw you out on the smoking deck?". The same goes with weight. But lose the weight for you, my dear! You will feel so much better when working long hours and pounding the floors for 8 to 12 hours. When I was your age and 150lbs lighter, I'd work 12 hours, go out with my friends after work then go back the next day and do it all over again! Of course that was 15 or so years ago. I'm so glad you told me that you are in nursing school! Keep in touch sweetie! If there is ever
any thing I can do for you don't hesitate to ask! Oh yea!
Where are you in school at??
(((HUGS)))
Janie
I just wanted you to know that I did speak with Sissy this morning and I'm gonna meet her and pick up that big box
of clothes Friday. I cannot wait to meet her, she seems
like the sweetest person! I just thought I would let you know
that I didn't forget to get in contact with her.
Hugs,
Tammy
Amanda....Glad to hear that the stage 2 is working for you, at least now maybe you'll get some of your strength back. And once you get back in school time will fly by and your weight will be dropping off!!! [INLINE]
Hugs from Shelbyville,
It's freezing here too!!
Tammy [INLINE]
Amanda Strautman <mandyplay2003@...
This is for everyone who called and or visited me at the hospital last week. I know Kathy H visited because I actually remember that. My mom said Cathy Spencer and Julie called too I think. The fog of anesthesia and pain killers was overwhelming. Thank you all who called and checked in. It was greatly appreciated.
I am doing much better since I can drink the stage 2 drinks. For some reason, these go down just fine. I have a little more energy since there is actually some calories and some protein going in. Today has been a littler rough because I could not hardly sleep at all last night which is weird because yesterday was the first day I actually stayed up all day without any napping. I stayed up all day so I would sleep more sound at night and actually had one of my worst nights. Go figure.
Anyway, I know things are looking up. I have a little bout with the blahs about once a day. Things will get a lot better by Monday because I go back to school and will be way too busy to even think about anything else. Hopefully, when I go to see Olsen on Thursday for my one week check-up, I will be cleared to carry books : )
Have a great day
Boy did it get cold here
Amanda
Kathy G and all,
It was great to meet those of you that I hadn't met before. What an energetic crowd! I have not received the information from the Holiday Inn as yet but will post when I do. I hope you are reading this Julie. It looks like we may have better options anyway.
I was very impressed with the information Julie presented. She/you are amazing. More when I have it.
Kathy H.
Centennial
I agree Ginger nothing makes my heart beat better than a good sale rack full of clothes! (actually a sale of any kind) LOL
Kathy G.
Hi Kathleen,
Can you email your home address so that I can attempt to be at the
meeting? Email me at april_lash@... I graduated from WKU so
I know the area pretty well. I had every intention of being at the
planning meeting yesterday but I had some unexpected medical
emergency come up...fortunately, all is well now.
I contacted Julie last night and was handed the task of getting
information from montgomery bell state park. This would be a super
awesome venue; however, they are completely booked through the
summer. Their next available weekend for conference facility use and
sleeping rooms would be the weekend of Aug. 24th. I know that is a
month later than what Julie anticipated. But I went ahead and told
them to hold that weekend and the necessary rooms. We have 14 days
to make a definite decision. But that is just a tidbit of what I
found out... at any rate, I didn't intend to get off on that tangent
but if you could just email me your address... that would be great!
April Sisco
Hi all,
Just wanted to tell you all we had a great day yesterday. I met some really wonderful people that I really plan on getting to know better! We did not get all the answers yesterday so hopefully today will be better. Julie has put together some really great stuff for our retreat, I just pray we can get it all to work out. We should know something more by tonight. I personally have been busy all day and was tired last night so that is my reasons for not posting plus seems as if the website has been down again as I do not have much mail. The next meeting will be here in Bowling Green on Saturday Feb 3rd at my house. I' m anxiuos for all my buddies to be here! We did decide on a name which is --------Loosing to Live 2007-------- I think it is great! Hope you have all had a good day. I will be on later tonight.
Kathy (Kathleen)G.
Hey girl, I think I like you already. We cheapskates gotta stick together.
I have been shopping at consignment shops & thrift shops for clothes, since loosing from my WLS.
Be good
Ginger
Hi Ginger....if you are a cheapskate then so am I : - ))) I always shop now for my winter clothes and in the fall for my summer clothes....my toes tingle when I get a real bargain. I like being able to go to the nicer stores and get the quality clothes....I suppose at 59, I figure I deserve it..... I guess shopping has always been my enjoyment but I know I am not alone on this one. It's not changed since my surgery ;)
But the only thing I would wonder with the 'faux blender' as you called it, would be if it is strong/sturdy enough to blend ice cubes etc. If it works, I say great! If anyone has tried it, please clue us in.
Wishing you and everyone a great day!
Hugs from very cold Illinois,
Jilllllllllllll
This is for everyone who called and or visited me at the hospital last week. I know Kathy H visited because I actually remember that. My mom said Cathy Spencer and Julie called too I think. The fog of anesthesia and pain killers was overwhelming. Thank you all who called and checked in. It was greatly appreciated.
I am doing much better since I can drink the stage 2 drinks. For some reason, these go down just fine. I have a little more energy since there is actually some calories and some protein going in. Today has been a littler rough because I could not hardly sleep at all last night which is weird because yesterday was the first day I actually stayed up all day without any napping. I stayed up all day so I would sleep more sound at night and actually had one of my worst nights. Go figure.
Anyway, I know things are looking up. I have a little bout with the blahs about once a day. Things will get a lot better by Monday because I go back to school and will be way too busy to even think about anything else. Hopefully, when I go to see Olsen on Thursday for my one week check-up, I will be cleared to carry books : )
Have a great day
Boy did it get cold here
Amanda
I have seen in Eckards Drugs Stores, a copy of the Magic Bullet. It is very cheap, $19 I think. Dont know if it is any good. Just an idea.
Ginger (The Cheap Skate)
Hey Janie,
I am in nursing school right now. That is one of the reasons why I wanted to have this surgery done. I wanted to be more comfortable around the patients (not sweating during procedures and stuff and being able to tell them if they needed to lose weight and not feel lilke a hypocrit)
amanda
Hi Liz!
Thanks for the encouraging words. I can't imagine waiting 2 yrs and still getting denied! I'm going to have this one way or another. I'm a nurse and you can imagine how my weight impacts my life on a day to day basis. I come home and my feet and legs are KILLING ME! I can hardly go in the afternoons if we've had a busy morning. I'm so ready for this!
Take care,
Janie
Tofu is always a posibility... and then there's protien powder. (Beans, but there's a lot of fat... not really supposed to eat them.) Spinich is also high in protien.
Can you do dairy products as in shakes??? Cheese? Cottage Cheese? Keefer brand non-dairy soy milk is fortified with protien. 8th Continant or Silk brand soy milk has protien. Eggs.
Cathy, 12/20/04
Houston - 420/204/180
www.picturetrail.com/cathyspencer
www.obesityhelp.com/member/cathyspencer
lbirdsong995 <rebel@...
Hi folks,
I am probably the only one in this particular position, but I hoped to
find someone here who had ideas for me. I am a vegetarian and have been
so all my life. I just had my RNY WLS on Dec 19 and had hopes that
someone here might have considered or heard how to do a high protein
diet as a vegetarian.
Thank you for any suggestions you have :)
Liz
Cathy Spencer (12/20/04)
http://www.PictureTrail.com/cathyspencer
http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/cathyspencer/
Hi Liz!
Thanks for the encouraging words. I can't imagine waiting 2 yrs and still getting denied! I'm going to have this one way or another. I'm a nurse and you can imagine how my weight impacts my life on a day to day basis. I come home and my feet and legs are KILLING ME! I can hardly go in the afternoons if we've had a busy morning. I'm so ready for this!
Take care,
Janie
Where is everyone at tonight? It is so quiet on here tonight!! I am wandering if the site is down again!!! With the meeting that
went on today, you would think that there would be plenty of posting going on. [INLINE] And yet, I'm here alone, I think. This retreat is gonna be so exciting!!! I cannot wait to hear all the details that were discussed today. Oh well, I guess I'll just have to wait until tomorrow....LOL. Love to all of you that went today to the meeting and helped with the plans for the retreat. [INLINE]
We knew we was in good hands!
Love ya'll,
Tammy
Hi Liz [INLINE]
I have an appointment on Feb. 27 to see Dr. Dyer, so I am
hoping that I'll have my surgery in March. Just keep me in
your prayers that all goes well. With what you have been through, it is paying off, you are doing GREAT!!!!
Tammy
lbirdsong995 <rebel@...
Hi Tammy :) From the time I decided I wanted this surgery, to the
time I was able to finally have it, was almost 2 years. A very very
long road of tears, anger, and discouragement for me, till at long
last my husband and I took out a second mortgage on our house in
desperation and self-payed to be able to get the surgery done. Even
though I was dying of co-morbidities, my husbands insurance where he
works simply did not cover weight loss treatment.
I have been actually starting to feel so much better in so many
little ways day after day since the surgery as the weight is coming
off. I have alot of hope now, and that keeps me smiling all the time.
I will pray that you will find a way to be able to have your surgery
soon.
Liz
Hey Liz
Rob is doing great he has lost about 31 lbs now. He
goes to Dr. O. this Friday for his one month check up.
Yes you are so right it is so much easier having him
to
walk this journey with me. We have always done
everything together our PCP was so proud that he
decided that he would have the surgery also. At one
time he wasn't sure he would do it and really didn't
want me to. It took two years for him to finally give
in for me to have the WLS. After he saw how well I was
doing he couldn't wait to have it.
It is so nice that your dh is so supportive but if I
remember correctly he definately did not have a weight
problem so I think it might be a little more difficult
for him to understand some of your emotions but it
will all work out for the best.
Blessings to you
Sandi R
Hi Jill, I always appreciate your 2 cents worth of anything at anytime. [INLINE] I ask Judy mainly because she was the one talking about it and I didn't know what it was. I need to get me one to have for when I have surgery. I'll have to write the name down
and check the next time I go out I'll look for one. That's what I
most appreciate about this group, the people on here are always looking out for one another. [INLINE] And by the way, I don't like to pay full price either. Now if I start looking I'll have enough
time to maybe get a good sale price. [INLINE]
Hugs,
Tammy [INLINE]
jyllyann1 <jyllyann@...
Tammy, I bought a Magic Bullet and use it often. It's great for smoothies or blending anything, etc. It has two different types of blenders. It's small in size but mighty. You get attachments which are like cups with handles so you don't need to put it in another glass after it's blended. You can do a search online and it'll tell you all about it. It's around $59 for the complete set with a cookbook. Check it out! If I was closer, I'd certainly let you use mine. Many stores have it. I always watch for things to be on sale....I don't like paying full price for anything....it works for me!
I know you were asking Judy but I thought I'd chime in with my 2 cents worth. Judy may have more ideas.
Hugs,
Jilllll
Tammy, I bought a Magic Bullet and use it often. It's great for smoothies or blending anything, etc. It has two different types of blenders. It's small in size but mighty. You get attachments which are like cups with handles so you don't need to put it in another glass after it's blended. You can do a search online and it'll tell you all about it. It's around $59 for the complete set with a cookbook. Check it out! If I was closer, I'd certainly let you use mine. Many stores have it. I always watch for things to be on sale....I don't like paying full price for anything....it works for me!
I know you were asking Judy but I thought I'd chime in with my 2 cents worth. Judy may have more ideas.
Hugs,
Jilllll
Hi Liz,
I'm Sandi R. I am the other lady who came to visit you
in the hospital. My husband Robert had his surgery on
Dec. 19. Dr. Olsen was his surgeon. I went up and down
the hall and talked to several people. What a joy it
was to meet you and your husband.
Your 30 lb lose is awesome, keep up the good work.
Welcome to the group, there is so much love,
encouragement, enthusiasm, and inspiration from these
folks, we will all be here to help you anyway we can.
Blessings
Sandi R
Hey Franny,
I'm here, you know me always busy doing something.
I've just been lurking behind the scenes the last few
days. Had to go to the nursing home before 8 this
morning. As I said always doing or going somewhere.
Sandi
Hey Jilllll! I was thinking of you this morning, wondering if you were snowed in! Glad you are snow-free!
Yes, I'm doing much better. Dr. Houston just gave me a lot to think about. It's a lot of info at one time and I guess you can say I got "spooked"! I did some praying and soul searching for a day or so and I'm feeling much better . I know this is the direction I need to go. My paperwork goes into insurance tomorrow after I see Jill the NUT. I'm a little nervous but thinking positive. Girl, I appreciate your encouragement! I'm so glad that I have such supportive and wonderful friends! Looking forward to March when we can get together!!!
((((HUGS)))
Janie Cordelia
Welcome to the gang, Liz! I am still preop, hoping for approval soon. My paperwork goes into insurance tomorrow. I'm trying to be positive!! I'm seeing Dr. Houston. I really like him. Congrats on your 30 lb weightloss!
Take care,
Janie
where is sandi r.? has anyone had trouble trying to eat and get your
protein in? i've got to where i cannot eat breakfast anymore without
throwing up & when i throw up i don't get hungry all day long.for those
having to do protein shakes i found that Nectar "fuzzynavel" was real
good and real easy to take just mix with water!i couldn't tolerate the
others.you can order it from cmc dietian.
franny
Dr.Dyer
12/18/2006
I totally agree with you...seems like all that comes though are just certain ones. Then a bunch just drop all of a sudden. I have wondered what was going on, I'm glad you asked.
Tammy
jyllyann1 <jyllyann@...
Linda,
I have an appt at 10:15. See you there.
Darlene
Hi everyone,
Thanks so much for the incouragement. I read your notes, and decided
to go for it. I mean I've come too far to chicken out now. I said
to myself, I will be in Nashville next weekend for an American
Legion Convention, so if I can get an appointment I'm going for it.
Guess what, I will be seeing the DR of friday, 1/26 at 10:15am.
Thank you so much. I haven't really thought about grief counseling
before, I always felt I needed to be strong for my mom, but I think
that might be a good thing to do. You gals/guys are so good for
me. I can't wait to meet you all eye to eye.
Love
Darlene
I am up for a fill at Dr Houston's Jan 26 @ 10.00. Anyone here have
appointment for around that time. Last time I sat in the waiting room
and met several good friend. Who is going to be there this time?
Linda Tidwell
210/183/135
Dr Houston
Hi folks,
I am probably the only one in this particular position, but I hoped to
find someone here who had ideas for me. I am a vegetarian and have been
so all my life. I just had my RNY WLS on Dec 19 and had hopes that
someone here might have considered or heard how to do a high protein
diet as a vegetarian.
Thank you for any suggestions you have :)
Liz
How many rooms? Where/what prices do you have already?
Ginger, The Soon To be Thin Travel Agent
Hi Jill :) Thank you for the warm and enthusiastic welcome :) I hope
all went well for you at the car dealership!
Liz
Hey Liz! Good to hear from you!
You're doing great! 30 lbs is AWESOME! You're such a LOSER!!!
And you're welcome. It was great meeting you, and I'm glad you've joined us here.
Cathy, 12/20/04
Houston - 420/204/180
www.picturetrail.com/cathyspencer
www.obesityhelp.com/member/cathyspencer
lbirdsong995 <rebel@...
Hi, I wanted to say hello to everyone :) I had my RNY Gastric Bypass on
December 19 with Dr Houston. It has taken me a while to get up my
The have ONE weight per height and don't allow for different builds. I'm "supposed" to weigh 149!!! Ain't happening. My "I'll be content" goal is 195. My surgical goal weight is 180. If I drop to 160, I'll have "normal" BMI.
I'm still striving for surgical goal, but I don't really care if my BMI is "normal." I'm just thankful to be alive and healthy again.
Cathy, 12/20/04
Houston - 420/204/180
www.picturetrail.com/cathyspencer
www.obesityhelp.com/member/cathyspencer
Kendra <kendrahummel@...
I started this "journey" at 355 and the bariatric surgeon thingy said
I needed to be at 137...HUH?? Holly just kinda grinned at me when I
asked this question Thursday. Do y'all strive for that or for the
weight on the BMI calculator?
Cathy Spencer (12/20/04)
http://www.PictureTrail.com/cathyspencer
http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/cathyspencer/
Hey Diane,
MY insurance also required this one year diet and they would not budge. I did the one year diet and all of their requirements and they still denied me because they said I didn't have enough diet documentation from the doctor. I ended up paying for the surgery myself through enstallments. Now, my insurance excludes this surgery totally.
Good luck
amanda
Diane Irwin <nashcat50us@...
Hi,
I'm new here but was told I needed to join. I went to the seminar on the 19th of Dec and they waited until after the first of the year to contract my insurance to see if the surgery would be approved. I got word that they do pay for it but I have to have a year of a doctors supervised weight loss program.
Now the problem, I have had back problems for years but last year my back started killing me like someone was putting a knife in my back and trying to break my back. I went to the Franklin Bone and Joint clinic and they did a MRI and it showed my last three disks gone/shot. I'm a walking time bomb for a disk to rupture and since it's were it's at it can't be fixed the only thing that will help as the doctor put it was to lose weight, fast and permanently. I can't walk to take off weight cause the left side of my back starts hurting about 10 mins after I start walking and faster if I'm carrying something. If I'm doing housework or bending my right side feels like it's going to break. The only thing I can do is sit!!
Has anyone had this problem and gotten approved for surgery???
I can't wait for a year to see if I lose wait and the fact that I can carry something while walking and my back starts to hurt almost immediately tells me any more weight on this back and it's going to break.
Need advice. Going to see my doctor on Monday, what do I tell her to get over this hurtle??
Diane S. Irwin
I am about to leave to take my car to the dealership, but I wanted to welcome you to this wonderful group! Please don't be hesistant to post...we CARE and we certainly CARE ABOUT YOU!
I , too, had Dr. H for my surgeon. My surgery was on 6/6/06. Now isn't that an interesting date for surgery???? Thankfully, it went well but I had additional surgery for an esophaseal hernia along with the bypass. It took about 4 1/2-5hrs and I was in the hospital 6 days. That was tons of fun....excuse the expression.
You are doing great with your weightloss!!! What a LOOOOSER you've become, Liz....keep it up! Pay attention to how you are feeling when you are eating....when you feel full...stop! Do not eat anymore =; We have to change our ways that have allowed us to get to the weight we were BEFORE our surgeries.
Take care...got to run and pick up my girlfriend. I think we'll do a little shopping while I am waiting for my car. I am in a size 14 now and it's nothing but exciting! I was a 22/24.
Keep posting....and remember the reunion on 3/24 and the retreat in July. We'd love to have you join us.
Hugs from Illinois,
Jilllllll
Hi,
I'm new here but was told I needed to join. I went to the seminar on the 19th of Dec and they waited until after the first of the year to contract my insurance to see if the surgery would be approved. I got word that they do pay for it but I have to have a year of a doctors supervised weight loss program.
Now the problem, I have had back problems for years but last year my back started killing me like someone was putting a knife in my back and trying to break my back. I went to the Franklin Bone and Joint clinic and they did a MRI and it showed my last three disks gone/shot. I'm a walking time bomb for a disk to rupture and since it's were it's at it can't be fixed the only thing that will help as the doctor put it was to lose weight, fast and permanently. I can't walk to take off weight cause the left side of my back starts hurting about 10 mins after I start walking and faster if I'm carrying something. If I'm doing housework or bending my right side feels like it's going to break. The only thing I can do is sit!!
Has anyone had this problem and gotten approved for surgery???
I can't wait for a year to see if I lose wait and the fact that I can carry something while walking and my back starts to hurt almost immediately tells me any more weight on this back and it's going to break.
Need advice. Going to see my doctor on Monday, what do I tell her to get over this hurtle??
Diane S. Irwin
nashcat50us@...
Pres. Southern States Dachshund Rescue
www.ssdr.org
Rescue one til there's none
God gave his only son so you could have everlasting life
are you ready to accept that gift??
How are you, Janie? Hope things are going better for you and that you are sorting through the 'stuff' regarding your upcoming surgery. Remember, we are here for you, girlfriend!!!
Hugs from cold but not snowy Illinois, ;)
Jillllll
Hi, I wanted to say hello to everyone :) I had my RNY Gastric Bypass on
December 19 with Dr Houston. It has taken me a while to get up my
Subject: Candle of friendship
Shane
So I tell you, whatever you ask for in
prayer, believe that you have received
it, and it will be yours.
Mark 11: 24 NRSV
Please don't break this even if you only send it to one person! Thanks .
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NOTICE AT THE END, THE DATE
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GONNA GIVE YOU GOOSE BUMPS.
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May God richly bless you as you keep this candle burning.
Don't walk in front of me, I may not follow. Don't walk behind me, I may not lead. Just walk beside me and be my friend.
I know whatever you could do to help 'the cause' regarding room rates will be greatly appreciated by everyone! Thanks for giving us this opportunity.
Frankly, we love to travel so I'll have to remember your business. I have a couple of timeshares that I am wanting to put in RCI but if I couldn't use them for a trip, I'd certainly check with you.
Wishing you a great day, Ginger and good to hear from you!
Jilllllll
Hey Ginger, That would be awesome!! :o)
Donna M.
Hey all, I am so excited about today. Not only am I up for my butt chewin' by Dr. Dyer because of my 4 month vacation from his advice and plan (I am back on and have been for 6 weeks) but I get to meet some of my bariatric buddies today and plan one of the greatest retreats that has ever hit Nashville!!!!!! YEA!!!!!!
Julie Williams
Math Teacher
Western Math, Science, and Technology Magnet High School
Amanda
I used the Magic Bullet and added 1 of the crystal light individual packets (like you add to bottled water). That gave some variety and the magic bullet really made a difference and I did better if I added ice for some of the water so it was very cold. If you doctor lets you think through a straw that helps with any taste factor.
I also mad sugar free jello and added the protein to the jello just be sure it has dissolved very well. I also added the choc to coffee and made a mocha drink. The vanilla worked with coffee (decaf) since I liked the cream in my coffee. If you do not have a bullet use a blender. But I tell you the bullet was a wonderful investment for me. I still use when I use powdered protein drinks.
Judy
sugar free popsicles, sugar free jello are what get me through. Try to stick solely with the protein (meat, cottage cheese, cheese, yogurt) anything else CAN lead you to wanting more. Be sure not to drink before or after you eat. Boredom or Weight Gain, you just have to weigh these things. Try to make your chicken in a variety of ways. Bake it with all different seasonings, use a foreman grill, make it in a stir fry.....protein with a tiny little bit of veggies, be creative. They have these great packets of chicken, salmon, tuna, etc now by the canned tuna. They even have mussels in the packets. DO NOT GIVE IN TO THE HEAD HUNGER or you WILL be sunk. This is the voice of experience. I had 4 months of crazy eating and instead of being at my goal....I am 38 pounds out. I wanted to kick myself (when I finally came to my senses) BUT instead, I got back on a STRICT regimen that Dr. Dyer prescribed. 600-800 calories, 60-80 proteins, less than 15 carbs. Mine will be
higher because I am over a year out. My point, follow what the doctor gave you. Do not deviate!!!! IT IS DEATH!!!!! Use your tool. You are too important to let the head hunger, emotional eating, or even a craving to ruin what you are working hard to achieve. GOOD LUCK!
Kendra <kendrahummel@...
i'm 7 weeks tomorrow and I can eat almost anything and I'm gettin head
hunger munchies!!! YIPES!!! I have dumped once and it was heck! but it
was on a puddin' thing I ate....any advice on how to combat that
munchy feeling?? how about the boredom withb the food list in the
book that leads to my munchin...Help!!!
Julie Williams
Math Teacher
Western Math, Science, and Technology Magnet High School
I like losing to Live Julie.
Wanda
I strive for it, but I know I'll never be that small (I'm suppose to be
147) No one in my family has never been at the normal weight they're
suppose to be, I come from obesity...but I'm gonna get as close to it
as I can. I've always said that weighing less than 200lbs will be my
ultimate goal.. my thank you jesus, halleijuah goal. Anything else, is
just icing on the cake. I have about 16 more pounds to get there and
I'm 9 months out. Since I'm so close, I think I will aim for something
a little less... maybe 180. But, I'm just going to keep working my
tool, exercise, and try to make healthy food choices - that is the
hardest and just focus on being happier and healthier :-) Good luck to
you Kendra!
April
I started this "journey" at 355 and the bariatric surgeon thingy said
I needed to be at 137...HUH?? Holly just kinda grinned at me when I
asked this question Thursday. Do y'all strive for that or for the
weight on the BMI calculator?
i'm 7 weeks tomorrow and I can eat almost anything and I'm gettin head
hunger munchies!!! YIPES!!! I have dumped once and it was heck! but it
was on a puddin' thing I ate....any advice on how to combat that
munchy feeling?? how about the boredom withb the food list in the
book that leads to my munchin...Help!!!
Tomorrow we are meeting with the hotel that puts up Centennials patients and we are looking at the state parks. We are willing to try anything. The hotel that puts up Centennials patients might be our best bet as Kathy H. says we could get the meeting rooms at a GREATLY reduced rate. We will see tomorrow. I will let you know and then you can try to work some magic Ginger.
Hi friends,
I have a home-based travel agency. Perhaps I can get us a better rate.
Ginger Ambrose
Murfreesboro
Julie Williams
Math Teacher
Western Math, Science, and Technology Magnet High School
You are very welcome Jill.. [INLINE] ..and yes, that's what this site is here
for. I have met someone from the internet that is in the neck of your
woods, from White Heath, IL. It's near Champaign, IL. Actually I've
been talking to him for a while, but I remember you telling Frannie something about internet dating [INLINE] when she was looking for someone
and thought I would share him with you. I guess it just takes me a while to really open up sometimes. I guess that I am rambling!!
Hope you enjoy your day off.
Hugs,
Tammy
jyllyann1 <jyllyann@...
Thank you - thank you, Tammy for the very kind words! I hope I've helped someone along the way. That's what it's all about.
I know when I first started with this group earlier last year there wasn't much action going on the website but look at us now. I am soooo proud of everyone for being so caring and considerate of each other. It's amazing how much this website has changed and we're on a roll nowwwww, but the 'right kind of roll'!
If I was closer, I'd be joining the retreat group tomorrow as I, too, have the day off.
Take care and remember, I am here for [INLINE] you [INLINE] !
Hugs,
Jilllllll
Just to let you know my thoughts on the $500 charge and why the CMC WL group is sooooo fortunate to have the leaders they do....
I went to a dr. in my area group and he saw me for 15 minutes for my initial surgery consultation and the charge was $265...Second opinion immediately came to mind so off I went to see Dr. Houston. He talked to me for over an hour if not 1 1/2 hrs. and his charge was $215.
That was my first HMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM. Why they charge $500 is way beyond me. It's suppose to be for a lifetime of meeting visits. They do not have a Dr. Frye facilatating the meetings either! Second HMMMMMMMMMMMM. Remember the Christmas party we were able to attend for ZERO dollars? Each person here was charged $15....it's seems to be all about $$$$$$$$$. This is only my humble opinion. And the biggest problem I see here is many people don't have their surgery done laprsopically....another HMMMMMMMMMMM. And many end up in ICU....now that is the BIGGEST HMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM.
Hi friends,
I have a home-based travel agency. Perhaps I can get us a better rate.
Ginger Ambrose
Murfreesboro
I got ya, sister. How could I forget someone who sends color into my world.
jyllyann1 <jyllyann@...
I know I was a 'tentative' attendee but don't forget this ole girl from Illinois!!!! :*
Love to all,
Jillllllll
Hi Amanda,
I had someone tell me when Rob was having a problem
with his protein drinks to make jello with the
isopure.
Instead of a cup of cold water use a cup of isopure.
Hang in there girlfriend, this to shall pass.
Blessings
Sandi R
Hey everyone,
This is Amanda. I am 4 days post op and I am having a real hard time keeping the protein drinks down. I am doing fine with tea and water and crystal light and popsicles, but as soon as the protein drinks hit my mouth the gag reflex starts. Anyone got any suggestions. I am getting pretty weak from the lack of protein.
Thank you
Amanda
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I know I was a 'tentative' attendee but don't forget this ole girl from Illinois!!!! :*
Love to all,
Jillllllll
You will be eating normal then....when I say normal I mean what you will eat for ever and ever. ......And you could even be 40-50 pounds lighter.....
I'm probably going to be in my "golden window". I have no idea where I'll be. I just know I'll be lighter by then, Lord willing! If I have surgery in March, how far in July will I be if I follow everything to the "t"?That is so awesome to be that close to goal, Judy! I can't imagine how proud and happy you must be!!
Janie
I am happy that you could share your story with this group. I hope it helped you to be able to talk about your family situation. I am sorry for your loss.
I have a thought....why don't you call Kathy Hungerford at CMC's office. She's been a wonderful help to everyone. She'll help you get back on track. Then maybe when you're feeling better about 'things', you can set up an appt. with Dr. H. I hope this helps in some way.
I am thinking of you and keeping you in my prayers!
Hugs from Illinois,
Jilllllllll
And Kathy H. is awesome about going to appointments with folks who are afraid of the doctors' reactions. She keeps everything calm and collected.
I encourage you to go back.
Cathy, 12/20/04
Houston - 420/204/180
www.picturetrail.com/cathyspencer
www.obesityhelp.com/member/cathyspencer
jyllyann1 <jyllyann@...
I am happy that you could share your story with this group. I hope it helped you to be able to talk about your family situation. I am sorry for your loss.
I have a thought....why don't you call Kathy Hungerford at CMC's office. She's been a wonderful help to everyone. She'll help you get back on track. Then maybe when you're feeling better about 'things', you can set up an appt. with Dr. H. I hope this helps in some way.
I am thinking of you and keeping you in my prayers!
Hugs from Illinois,
Jilllllllll
Thank you - thank you, Tammy for the very kind words! I hope I've helped someone along the way. That's what it's all about.
I know when I first started with this group earlier last year there wasn't much action going on the website but look at us now. I am soooo proud of everyone for being so caring and considerate of each other. It's amazing how much this website has changed and we're on a roll nowwwww, but the 'right kind of roll'!
If I was closer, I'd be joining the retreat group tomorrow as I, too, have the day off.
Take care and remember, I am here for [INLINE] you [INLINE] !
Hugs,
Jilllllll
Just to let you know my thoughts on the $500 charge and why the CMC WL group is sooooo fortunate to have the leaders they do....
I went to a dr. in my area group and he saw me for 15 minutes for my initial surgery consultation and the charge was $265...Second opinion immediately came to mind so off I went to see Dr. Houston. He talked to me for over an hour if not 1 1/2 hrs. and his charge was $215.
That was my first HMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM. Why they charge $500 is way beyond me. It's suppose to be for a lifetime of meeting visits. They do not have a Dr. Frye facilatating the meetings either! Second HMMMMMMMMMMMM. Remember the Christmas party we were able to attend for ZERO dollars? Each person here was charged $15....it's seems to be all about $$$$$$$$$. This is only my humble opinion. And the biggest problem I see here is many people don't have their surgery done laprsopically....another HMMMMMMMMMMM. And many end up in ICU....now that is the BIGGEST HMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM.
Funny you should say that... I'm kicking around a couple of ideas.
Cathy, 12/20/04
Houston - 420/204/180
www.picturetrail.com/cathyspencer
www.obesityhelp.com/member/cathyspencer
Cathy,
Love the poems! WOW you are creative! You should write a book, my friend!
HUGS!
Janie
Cathy,
Love the poems! WOW you are creative! You should write a book, my friend!
HUGS!
Janie
I'm probably going to be in my "golden window". I have no idea where I'll be. I just know I'll be lighter by then, Lord willing! If I have surgery in March, how far in July will I be if I follow everything to the "t"?That is so awesome to be that close to goal, Judy! I can't imagine how proud and happy you must be!!
Janie
Jill, I am with you on wishing I was closer to participate in CWC's groups. The ones here in Louisville are just so so so different. At least the leaders are good..... They only have 1 a month at Norton's and I don't think that is enough so I go to a support group at my counselor's office too.
jyllyann1 <jyllyann@...
Just to let you know my thoughts on the $500 charge to attend meetings in my area and why the CMC WL group is sooooo fortunate to have the leaders they do....
I went to a dr. in my area group and he saw me for 15 minutes for my initial life changing surgery consultation and the charge was $265...Second opinion immediately came to mind so off I went to see Dr. Houston. He talked to me for over an hour if not 1 1/2 hrs. and his charge was $215. That was a no brainer to me as he took the time to devote just to me and my concerns and his input. HELLO Dr. HOUSTON :* . Then I am blessed again to have met all of YOU wonderful people in this group! Truly BLESSED!!!
That was my first HMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM. Why they charge $500 is way beyond me. It's suppose to be for a lifetime of meeting s. They do not have a Dr. Frye facilatating the meetings either! Second HMMMMMMMMMMMM. Remember the wonderful Christmas party we were able to attend for ZERO dollars? Each person here was charged $15....it's seems to be all about $$$$$$$$$....sorry to say. This is only my humble opinion. And the biggest problem I see here is many people don't have their surgery done laproscopically....another HMMMMMMMMMMM. And 'many' end up in ICU with a large incision....now that is the BIGGEST HMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM. But if it works for them, who am I to say anything else. I just feel blessed again to have the sense to get a 2nd opinion and do my homework before I made my final decision for this surgery.
My biggest regret is that I don't live closer to Nashville so I can be a part of the meetings.
Love to all from Illinois where the snow missed us :D ,
O:) Jilllllllllll
Just to let you know my thoughts on the $500 charge to attend meetings in my area and why the CMC WL group is sooooo fortunate to have the leaders they do....
I went to a dr. in my area group and he saw me for 15 minutes for my initial life changing surgery consultation and the charge was $265...Second opinion immediately came to mind so off I went to see Dr. Houston. He talked to me for over an hour if not 1 1/2 hrs. and his charge was $215. That was a no brainer to me as he took the time to devote just to me and my concerns and his input. HELLO Dr. HOUSTON :* . Then I am blessed again to have met all of YOU wonderful people in this group! Truly BLESSED!!!
That was my first HMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM. Why they charge $500 is way beyond me. It's suppose to be for a lifetime of meeting s. They do not have a Dr. Frye facilatating the meetings either! Second HMMMMMMMMMMMM. Remember the wonderful Christmas party we were able to attend for ZERO dollars? Each person here was charged $15....it's seems to be all about $$$$$$$$$....sorry to say. This is only my humble opinion. And the biggest problem I see here is many people don't have their surgery done laproscopically....another HMMMMMMMMMMM. And 'many' end up in ICU with a large incision....now that is the BIGGEST HMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM. But if it works for them, who am I to say anything else. I just feel blessed again to have the sense to get a 2nd opinion and do my homework before I made my final decision for this surgery.
My biggest regret is that I don't live closer to Nashville so I can be a part of the meetings.
Love to all from Illinois where the snow missed us :D ,
O:) Jilllllllllll
Julie...did I ever sign up for this?? I meant to tell you that I wanted too.
I hope to be starting my summer college course, so I have been getting
that in gear as well as my WLS things. Now I know it's time to clean out the ole brain closet...LOL. Does anyone out there know how to get
the brain to thinking again...seriously..mine isn't as sharp as it used to be, because of all that I have been through and it needs some kind of
stimulation exercises. ANY IDEAS!!!!
Tammy
For those of you who cannot get an attachment because of the journaling...here are the names to vote on.
NAME THE RETREAT BALLOT
CIRCLE YOUR CHOICE
* WLS (Winning Losers Symposium)
* A New Look at Life
* 2007-The Year for a New Beginning
* Making Yourself Number 1
* Creating a New, Better You
* Lighten Up Weekend
* Pounds Off Paradise (POP)
* Winning at Losing
* Dare to Dream of a New You!
* How to be the New You
* Lessons In Losing
* Losing To Live
* Boot, Scootin, Boogin to the New You
* Second Chance Losers
* Second Chance Winners
* Life as a Loser
* Living to Lose
* Life Happens
* Living it UP Losing
Julie Williams
Math Teacher
Western Math, Science, and Technology Magnet High School
Second Chance Losers
Julie Williams <jwilliams705resource@...
Here are the proposed names for the Nashville Retreat. Please vote and send back to me. Tomorrow the committee will be meeting. I will take the top 5 names to the table for the final vote. This retreat is going to be AWESOME!!!!! Julie
Julie Williams
Math Teacher
Western Math, Science, and Technology Magnet High School
Here are the proposed names for the Nashville Retreat. Please vote and send back to me. Tomorrow the committee will be meeting. I will take the top 5 names to the table for the final vote. This retreat is going to be AWESOME!!!!! Julie
Julie Williams
Math Teacher
Western Math, Science, and Technology Magnet High School
I love it Julie!!! Finest planned retreat I've seen!!! Good Job!!
Tammy [INLINE]
Julie Williams <jwilliams705resource@...
Wanted you all to take a look at this agenda for the retreat weekend and give me your feedback.....I am think 1 hour and 15 mins per session......With this agenda we can get in 7 sessions AND 2 keynote speakers. 1 to pump us up when we get there and 1 to pump us up for when we get home!!!! Check my times and make sure I counted session time correctly. I also tried to give 15 minutes here and there for restroom, etc.
Julie Williams
Math Teacher
Western Math, Science, and Technology Magnet High School
Wanted you all to take a look at this agenda for the retreat weekend and give me your feedback.....I am think 1 hour and 15 mins per session......With this agenda we can get in 7 sessions AND 2 keynote speakers. 1 to pump us up when we get there and 1 to pump us up for when we get home!!!! Check my times and make sure I counted session time correctly. I also tried to give 15 minutes here and there for restroom, etc.
Julie Williams
Math Teacher
Western Math, Science, and Technology Magnet High School
$500 why??????
jyllyann1 <jyllyann@...
Hey Kym, I know about that dang G-tube...Yikes it was like heaven when it was taken out. It's good to know you are doing better and back on line. We were hoping all was well with you.
We all care about you and want the very best....so if you have any concerns/questions, just check in with us or call Kathy H. She's been great to all of us.
It was good to be able to visit with you while I was in Nashville. I only wish I lived closer as I'd do more visiting and attending the group meetings. In our area, they you to pay $500 to attend their WS meetings on Mondays and the facilator is not a counselor like the CMC meetings.
Kym, know that I've had you in my thoughts and prayers....take good care of yourself! You are #1.
Hugs from Illinois,
Jillllll
We are always here for you Franny.. [INLINE] ..sorry you have been sick [INLINE]
and not feeling well, in that way. Make sure you get your liquids down
so you want dehydrate.
Tammy
Fran Sauls <franinprayer@...
boy i was starting to panic!!! thanks for the encouragement!!!! i
really needed it today because i have been throwing up the biggest part
of the day. i finally got down my lunch and supper but my breakfast was
totally wasted!!! i only work out once a dayat the Y and here the last
couple of days i haven't got to go. i hope ya'll are right and there is
a big drop!
franny
Dr.Dyer
12/18/2006
I know what you mean Jill and Donna... [INLINE] ...I'm glad all's well too!!
Jill Alleman <jyllyann1@...
Donna M....I am with you...I was missing all of our WL friends too. It was like being in never neverland....we are hooked on this group [INLINE] I couldn't imagine what had happened. I emailed Cathy S. and she was wondering too. Well, it's fixed...thanks to someone who knew we needed our email fixes [INLINE] .
Wishing everyone a great weekend!
Hugs from rainy Illinois but so much better then SNOW!
Jillllll
Donna <jangles3@blomand.net
HEY GROUP,
I HAVEN'T HAD ANY GROUP EMAIL FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS???? I MISS YOU ALL, IS EVERYBODY OKAY???
DONNA M.
11/14/06
268/226/131
DR. DYER
Jill...has your iron count not came up at all? When do you get it checked next? Keep us informed, OK!!
Love ya,
Tammy [INLINE]
Jill Alleman <jyllyann1@...
Hello S & R.....Your email made my day....how sweet of you to be thinking of me.
The patient as he is lovingly called is doing better, walking with a cane. I've been trying to bounce back with this low iron count....unlike Tammy, I don't feel like dancing [INLINE] but I would if I could.
I was getting really concerned about this website as I thought it might have been my computer....but thankfully it wasn't.
Now have Robert give you a hug from me!
Jilllllll
Hey Kym, I know about that dang G-tube...Yikes it was like heaven when it was taken out. It's good to know you are doing better and back on line. We were hoping all was well with you.
We all care about you and want the very best....so if you have any concerns/questions, just check in with us or call Kathy H. She's been great to all of us.
It was good to be able to visit with you while I was in Nashville. I only wish I lived closer as I'd do more visiting and attending the group meetings. In our area, they you to pay $500 to attend their WS meetings on Mondays and the facilator is not a counselor like the CMC meetings.
Kym, know that I've had you in my thoughts and prayers....take good care of yourself! You are #1.
Hugs from Illinois,
Jillllll
I had the very same situation after my surgery....then I had 4 EDGs to
keep the opening open. It finally worked on the 4th try...thank
God....I would eat and then run to the 'powder room'...oh what fun that
was!
I hope things will get better for you soon. Keep working your
program.
Wishing you a great weekend!
Jillllll
Way to go Julie!!! You are doing an AWESOME job with the
retreat too...I looked at the attachment and it seems that you
have thought of almost everything.
God Bless,
Tammy
Julie Williams <jwilliams705resource@...
Hey all, Today was weigh in day....I was down 2 more pounds. So, I now have 38.6 pounds to go to my set goal.......boy this last 50 pounds has taken so much longer than the first 80......BUT I WILL PERSEVERE!!!! I will be honest, planning this retreat has really been a savior to me and my will power, eating power, and emotions......THANKS TO ALL OF YOU!!!!
Julie Williams
Math Teacher
Western Math, Science, and Technology Magnet High School
boy i was starting to panic!!! thanks for the encouragement!!!! i
really needed it today because i have been throwing up the biggest part
of the day. i finally got down my lunch and supper but my breakfast was
totally wasted!!! i only work out once a dayat the Y and here the last
couple of days i haven't got to go. i hope ya'll are right and there is
a big drop!
franny
Dr.Dyer
12/18/2006
Hey Tammy,
You will just love Dr. Dyer. He is direct and wants to be sure you understand the surgery. And he wants you to do what he says! (He rolls his eyes with me sometimes) But he does have a sense of humor and is very kind and will not let you hurt post op! I asked everyone I knew about the right doctor to choose and I have a bunch of nurse friends who really liked Dr Dyer. He was very kind to my family (I have a family of nurses and therapists)and he answered every question and he came after surgery to the waiting room and talked to my family. He answers every question I have every time I go in. He can tell you how it is and when you need it he will take charge (I am a nurse too and he can handle me! Bless his heart). I was sick and I was not making good choices and he took charge and I got better and now I do what he says...well most of the time. LOL. He doesn't say always what you want to hear but what you need to hear. I would choose him again and again i have no doubt he
was the right choice for me. I agree with the others his wife is a doll and is very supportive of him and his practice. She really worked hard for the Obesity walk and I have seen her other times too. She seems like a true lady.
Just do what Dr Dyer says and you can be a "Diva by Dyer"!!!
Judy A
8-15-06
56% of excess weight gone
Donna M....I am with you...I was missing all of our WL friends too. It was like being in never neverland....we are hooked on this group [INLINE] I couldn't imagine what had happened. I emailed Cathy S. and she was wondering too. Well, it's fixed...thanks to someone who knew we needed our email fixes [INLINE] .
Wishing everyone a great weekend!
Hugs from rainy Illinois but so much better then SNOW!
Jillllll
Donna <jangles3@...
HEY GROUP,
I HAVEN'T HAD ANY GROUP EMAIL FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS???? I MISS YOU ALL, IS EVERYBODY OKAY???
DONNA M.
11/14/06
268/226/131
DR. DYER
Hello S & R.....Your email made my day....how sweet of you to be thinking of me.
The patient as he is lovingly called is doing better, walking with a cane. I've been trying to bounce back with this low iron count....unlike Tammy, I don't feel like dancing [INLINE] but I would if I could.
I was getting really concerned about this website as I thought it might have been my computer....but thankfully it wasn't.
Now have Robert give you a hug from me!
Jilllllll
Sandi R <rlrsbaby@...
Hey Jillll,
I have had you on my mind the last few days. I hope
you and the patient are both doing well. I started to
call you earlier today but decided you might be busy
with those beautiful grandbabies of yours.
Love ya girlfriend
Sandi R & Rob
AMEN!!!!
Janie
I had surgery in August and I have lost about 56% of my excess weight. I can not begin to tell you how much better I feel and what a difference the surgery has made in my like. I remember my first meeting with Dr Dyer and he did not pull any punches with me either. He was very clear about the surgery. I would do it again tomorrow knowing what I know now. (even the mag citrate). Today I feel good, I have more energy, I can buy clothes that fit in a regular store. I have decreased the number of pills I take every day, I hope to get off CPAP soon, my BP is down, my sugars are within normal limits, I can get in the floor with my grandchildren and get back up too! LOL. My self esteem is so much better. My best advise for you is to do exactly what the doc says. Be religious about it. Your life depends on it! I know that everything Dr Dyer has told me has been for my own good and successful recovery. ( I am preaching to myself to). The first few days weeks months are sometime
challenging but as Susan Marie says "Nothing tastes as good as thin is going to feel"! And I am living breathing proof that is true.
Yes You Can do it! [INLINE]
Judy A
Dyer 8-15-16
56% of excess weight GONE
Julie Williams
Math Teacher
Western Math, Science, and Technology Magnet High School
:-/ :O i'm in my 4th week of post-op and since i started blended foods i haven't been able to get down all my fluids plus i have went up a couple of pounds!!!! i exercise at the ymca. has anyone a clue as to what's up????
franny , Dr. Dyer, 12/18/2006
Janie
I had surgery in August and I have lost about 56% of my excess weight. I can not begin to tell you how much better I feel and what a difference the surgery has made in my like. I remember my first meeting with Dr Dyer and he did not pull any punches with me either. He was very clear about the surgery. I would do it again tomorrow knowing what I know now. (even the mag citrate). Today I feel good, I have more energy, I can buy clothes that fit in a regular store. I have decreased the number of pills I take every day, I hope to get off CPAP soon, my BP is down, my sugars are within normal limits, I can get in the floor with my grandchildren and get back up too! LOL. My self esteem is so much better. My best advise for you is to do exactly what the doc says. Be religious about it. Your life depends on it! I know that everything Dr Dyer has told me has been for my own good and successful recovery. ( I am preaching to myself to). The first few days weeks months are sometime
challenging but as Susan Marie says "Nothing tastes as good as thin is going to feel"! And I am living breathing proof that is true.
Yes You Can do it! [INLINE]
Judy A
Dyer 8-15-16
56% of excess weight GONE
THIS IS A TEST... SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH THE GROUP PAGE? iS THIS
COMING THROUGH?
Franny,
First, take a deep breath and calm yourself.
Now, If you are honestly eating and drinking exactly as you're supposed to and exercising, try not to freak out. Just keep doing exactly what the program says to do. From time to time your body will spin in neutral while it's trying to decide if you're really going to stick with the program. If you stay true and honest, then suddenly you'll start dropping again.
If you're weighing every day, STOP IT! You'll make yourself crazy. Pick one day a week and make that your weigh day. It's normal to have daily fluctuations. (especially if you retain fluid).
Cathy, 12/20/04
Houston - 420/204/180
www.picturetrail.com/cathyspencer
www.obesityhelp.com/member/cathyspencer
Fran Sauls <franinprayer@...
:-s :-/ I'm stuck! i'm not eating no more than i'm suppose to and i'm exersising and my weight has actually went up a couple of pounds!!!! does anyone know what's up????? it's getting very flustrating!!!! congrats sandi on your lose and everyone elses to!!!! so proud of all of you !!!! B-) ;) amanda i hope you are doing better today! each day keeps getting better and better so hang in there you big gonna be looser!!!!!!!
Franny , Dr.Dyer, 12/18/2006
Cathy Spencer (12/20/04)
http://www.PictureTrail.com/cathyspencer
http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/cathyspencer/
Hey all, Today was weigh in day....I was down 2 more pounds. So, I now have 38.6 pounds to go to my set goal.......boy this last 50 pounds has taken so much longer than the first 80......BUT I WILL PERSEVERE!!!! I will be honest, planning this retreat has really been a savior to me and my will power, eating power, and emotions......THANKS TO ALL OF YOU!!!!
Julie Williams
Math Teacher
Western Math, Science, and Technology Magnet High School
Julie, the site was down yesterday.
Cathy, 12/20/04
Houston - 420/204/180
www.picturetrail.com/cathyspencer
www.obesityhelp.com/member/cathyspencer
Julie Williams <jwilliams705resource@...
I was so surprised when I got home today and only found 5 messages on my account...usually there are around 70. Guess everyone had a very busy Friday. I am so glad to have a 3 day weekend.....AND I am so excited about Monday's meeting and my doctors appointment, although, Dr. Dyer is going to kick my butt......but I have lost since my last appointment.
Julie Williams
Math Teacher
Western Math, Science, and Technology Magnet High School
You'll make yourself crazy if you weigh every day.
Pick one day a week to weigh. You'll be surprised how much better you feel.
Cathy, 12/20/04
Houston - 420/204/180
www.picturetrail.com/cathyspencer
www.obesityhelp.com/member/cathyspencer
Thank you Tammy, I am just going off of my last visit where I was told by Dr.Dyer that he would have liked to see me at the 50% body fat loss & I wasn't there yet; I am still BARELY there I believe.(If I knew what my weight was & didn't fluxuate so much from day to day) But I know what you mean, I am happy that I have lost what I have lost so far; that is amazing to me. Thank you so very much for your support, it means alot to me.
Kim
Dyer
7/11/06
324/252/165(goal)
Cathy Spencer (12/20/04)
http://www.PictureTrail.com/cathyspencer
http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/cathyspencer/
I've noticed that we all have a tendency to not be satisfied with how well we are doing. I know I'm bad about that.
We loose 100lbs, and after the initial excitement, we whine about the saggy skin, etc. I've done it. I still do it from time to time.
I'm proud of you and what you've done.
Cathy, 12/20/04
Houston - 420/204/180
www.picturetrail.com/cathyspencer
www.obesityhelp.com/member/cathyspencer
Cathy you are so funny! hahahaha, I am still doing my 50 a day, but just disappointed in MYSELF I guess because the weight either STAYS at a standstill or fluxuates TOOOOOO much for me, I just don't want Dr. Dyer to be upset or disappointed in me because I haven't lost the amount he would like to see me at.(can you tell that I like to try & please people) At the same time, I am happy that I am back to where I was 6 years ago though...thats a plus in my book!
Thank you Cathy!
Kim
Dyer
7/11/06
324/252/165(goal)
Cathy Spencer (12/20/04)
http://www.PictureTrail.com/cathyspencer
http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/cathyspencer/
:-s :-/ I'm stuck! i'm not eating no more than i'm suppose to and i'm exersising and my weight has actually went up a couple of pounds!!!! does anyone know what's up????? it's getting very flustrating!!!! congrats sandi on your lose and everyone elses to!!!! so proud of all of you !!!! B-) ;) amanda i hope you are doing better today! each day keeps getting better and better so hang in there you big gonna be looser!!!!!!!
Franny , Dr.Dyer, 12/18/2006
I was so surprised when I got home today and only found 5 messages on my account...usually there are around 70. Guess everyone had a very busy Friday. I am so glad to have a 3 day weekend.....AND I am so excited about Monday's meeting and my doctors appointment, although, Dr. Dyer is going to kick my butt......but I have lost since my last appointment.
Julie Williams
Math Teacher
Western Math, Science, and Technology Magnet High Sc