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I didn't know there was a cookbook... please enlighten us! :-)
April

Tammmmmy, thanks for the very kind words. You always make me feel special so don't stop =D

Now I've missed something....who is Ozzie? Got a feeling I know, but I'll wait to hear from you on this one.

Love ya, Ms. Shelbyville 2007.....

Jillllll

[INLINE] Julie....I was wondering if I could possibly get the name of the bariatric cookbook that you have? I was gonna get someone to order me one, so I'll have one to cook out of.

Thank you,

Tammy

[INLINE] AWESOME [INLINE] Sandi....give Cubby a big hug from me would

you please? [INLINE] Love ya, Tammy
Sandi <rlrsbaby@...

Hey folks,
I have emails from many of you asking about Cubby, He came home form the vet. hospital today. His blood sugar is lower now. I have to feed him a dog food that is made expecially for diabetic dogs. I have to give him insulin shots twice a day 4 units in the AM and 3 units in the PM. He seems to be feeling better he was glad to get home and Rob and I sure are glad he is home too. [INLINE]
Thanks for all your prayers.
Sandi & Rob

And I've not seen a word from wanda!!!
jyllyann1 <jyllyann@...

Jillll here....I am seeing emails from Cathy S./Tammy P/Sandi R/Julie/Franny and Wanda. That's it! I've been sending so many postings with no replies....I am starting to think no one likes me.....I believe that's called a complex [-( now I am pouting!
I sent an email to Kathy H. saying I retracted my "problem solved" statement from this morning. BUT I don't think she's getting my postings.....
It's late and I can't think due to FRUSTRATION! Good night, my friends!!!
Hugs,
Jilllll

I went back out of the site and then saw that Judy A. replied and there was a 3 next to her posting. As I opened this up and scrolled down I could see there were 3 replies listed from Cathy Spencer's orginal posting for "ROLL CALL". This is what I've been talking about using the word...STACKING of postings.

Anyway, Judy A...it was great to see your email. I sure hope all is well with you. We won't be reading about you in the paper (hope you see the humor in my sick comment)...you'll be too busy reading 100 postings :D and won't be getting into trouble.

Hugs from IL,

Jillllll

Jillll here....I am seeing emails from Cathy S./Tammy P/Sandi R/Julie/Franny and Wanda. That's it! I've been sending so many postings with no replies....I am starting to think no one likes me.....I believe that's called a complex [-( now I am pouting!

I sent an email to Kathy H. saying I retracted my "problem solved" statement from this morning. BUT I don't think she's getting my postings.....

It's late and I can't think due to FRUSTRATION! Good night, my friends!!!

Hugs,

Jilllll

Hello

I am getting a lot of posts. I have changed from digest to individual posts and had over 100 emails tonight. It seems to be working at my house (all were not from CMC)

Judy A

Okay, with all the confusion with the site, posts, etc. I'd like to do a ROLL CALL and see who all is actually GETTING the e-mails or going straight to the site and reading posts.

(remember, if you're not getting your e-mails, you can still see what's going on at the group page... I think...)

ANYWAY--- Cathy here... I've been getting e-maiils from Kathy H, Pam, Jill, Sandi, Franny, Tammy, Janie, Liz, Julie... and that's it, I think. Is everybody else jsut being quiet or are you the posts not coming through? I think I remember Sandi saying that she never gets posts from ME, but I always see HERS

Cathy, 12/20/04

Houston - 420/204/180

www.picturetrail.com/cathyspencer

www.obesityhelp.com/member/cathyspencer

Cathy Spencer (12/20/04)
http://www.PictureTrail.com/cathyspencer
http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/cathyspencer/

Hi Linda, I hope you'll continue to keep us posted on how you are doing. You have done soooo very well. I, too, understand how you can look at yourself and still think you are the size you were before WL surgery. I hope you'll feel better after your doctor's visit....maybe you should talk to your original surgeon about your appetite. These are just suggestions. Please take care of yourself. You seem to have a good support system in your immediate family. Keep us updated.

Best wishes,

Jilllll

I am now taking back everything I said about the POSTING PROBLEMS BEING FIXED. The number of replies to each posting is back on my screen. First you see them.....now you don't!!!!! This is just exactly how they were been prior to this morning. It's back to trying to figure out why this is happening.

KATHY H....WE DEFINITELY NEED CMC'S 'IT' DEPT. TO HELP FIGURE WHAT'S CAUSING THIS CALAMITY!

Many Thanks!

Jillllll

It was great to talk to you tonight. :"

I am hopeful Kathy H. can get with the IT folks and get this problem fixed....we are on a roll and need to keep it that way. I can't get anymore frustrated!!!! =;

And...it was good to hear little Cubby is home with his Mom...being well taken care of. Hi to our Robert too.

[INLINE] Love to all three of you [INLINE] ,

Jillllll

Hey folks,

I have emails from many of you asking about Cubby, He came home form the vet. hospital today. His blood sugar is lower now. I have to feed him a dog food that is made expecially for diabetic dogs. I have to give him insulin shots twice a day 4 units in the AM and 3 units in the PM. He seems to be feeling better he was glad to get home and Rob and I sure are glad he is home too. [INLINE]

Thanks for all your prayers.

Sandi & Rob

Julie, I'd be happy to give Natalie a call tomorrow from work. Actually, I think i was in the same room......hmmmmm....brings back memories!

Have a good evening, Julie....thanks for caring about Natalie. That's very thoughtful! I am sure others will check on her too.

Hugs from cold IL,

Jilllll

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Hey Jill & Kathy H.
I'm not so sure the problem is fixed I never received this post.
I was reading the messages and ran across this one. Whats up with this?
Sandi R

natalie groce had surgery today. She is in

Room 3203. Give her a call....

I talked to her and she seems to be doing okay.

Julie Williams
Math Teacher
Western Math, Science, and Technology Magnet High School

Natalie Groce had surgery today. She hasn't joined our group but can use our support. Call her and wish her well.
Note: forwarded message attached.
Julie Williams
Math Teacher
Western Math, Science, and Technology Magnet High School

Hi Donna,
TN Products will mail it to your home for you. That is
how I get mine.
Sandi R

I spoke with Franny on the phone today but I will respond to this for
everyone's sake who is reading (per Kathy H.'s request!).
There is not a set # of "fat grams" to stay under per se however
since fat has 9 calories per gram vs. 4 calories in a gram of
protein, you should stay away from it or else you will go over your
calorie limit. So just count protein and calories and if you can
still eat 3 meals and keep it within your calorie range with adequate
protein, then it's probably fine. The premade turkey burgers in the
frozen section at the grocery store are high fat-- I would highly
recommend you make them at home from scratch using extra lean ground
turkey. You can make several at a time and freeze them too if it's a
matter of convenience.
Just for a comparison to give you an idea, the american heart
association recommends fat total less than 30% of your total caloric
intake for heart health... so if you figure 30% of your 600 calorie
diet, that's 20 gm max of total fat per day, which contributes 180 of
your 400-600 calories. You want those calories to come from protein,
not fat.
Don't anyone hesitate to call us if you have questions and continue
to lean on one another for support!
Pam Helmlinger, RD, LDN
Program Dietitian

Angela, I am soooooo happy to hear that you were pro-active in taking care of yourself! It sounds like you needed to be at Centennial and thank God, you paid attention to your body. I was dehydrated and ended up back there myself shortly after my original surgery. I ended up having 4 EDGs.

Please know that I am sending a hug and lots of good wishes for you to start feeling better very soon! And 23.5 lbs. gone gone gone is absolutely WONDERFUL! Pat yourself on the back!

Sending good thoughts to you from IL,

Jillllll

Hey Amanda! Kathy H. wanted me to respond to your message... boca
burgers would be considered textured vegetable protein which in your
protein list is allowed before 6 months however the issue with TVP is
more about the carbs. They are a great lean protein, low in calories
but most of them have more than 5 grams of carb with less than 20
grams protein. So always remember, ~200 calories or less per meal,
<5 grams carb per meal, and at least 20 grams of protein per meal...
these calories/carbs are for wt loss phase only.
Remember small sips...
Keep on working at it,
Pam Helmlinger, RD, LDN

Kathy H....I went into the postings and it looks like the 'problem' might be fixed. I will do some additional checking and let you know for sure. But so far, thumbs up! :D Thank goodness, I can stop being frustrated now!

Jillllll ;)

Believe it or not....Jim, the patient, and I went thru my closet again this weekend....he made me do it!.....wow, what an ordeal. I had promised jeans to Frankie and April but since I am so slowwwww, they probably need a size smaller by now. I truly apologize for my irresponsibility.

I wish I was closer to the center so I could drop my stuff off. I have so many things and like you said, some have the tags still on. I might just fill my car up when I drive there for my check up and our reunion in March...hmmmmm that's a thought.

I held up a size 24 pair of jeans and I couldn't believe how big they looked to me. They NEVER looked #-o 'THAT BIG' #-o when I wore them #-o .....go figure!!!

Wishing everyone a good day!

Jillllll

Is there anyone that is going to the meet in Smyrna this Sat.,that has
a doctors appointment this week? I'm almost out of Cal. and can't get
down town till next week. And was hoping someone could pick it up for
me.
Thanks Big time
Donna T

Personally, I do not think it's fixed. I have checked all of the suggestions and mine still show up with mass confusion. I was told to click individual emails and I did. It didn't change a thing. As I mentioned, I went into my local WL group's site as there's never showed a problem. The CMC site has the same settings as my local one. But the emails from CMC are still what I call 'STACKED' up. In previous emails, I've tried to explain what I am experiencing. I believe others have the same problem.

YESSSSS, Ms. Kathy H.....There is a lot of L O V E here! But unfortunately, I am getting frustrated and as I said, I am too old for frustration [-(

Wishing you a great day and week,

Jillllll

Although it is not as organized as I would like, our clothes exchange is going strong! We tend to have lots of large sizes and need some of the 18's and 20's for our biggest looser friends. We also are starting to get a selection od mens clothes. Feel free to browse when you are here. We are trying to remind folks so please don't be shy. Some of these clothes still have tags on them.

Kathy H

Centennial

Linda, i am just now starting my journey but i started out with depression and bipolar and it is hard for me because i done alot of snacking and no eating. you will feel much better after you have your plastic surgery because you will see even a new you !!! good luck and congrats!

franny

dr.dyer

12/18/2006

Hello Angela,

it sounds like gas still in your upper abdomen and it will take alot of walking and moving to get it off.try some hot fluids and maybe that will help to get it off. if it keeps on call the doc. back. but it feels worse when we walk because it's moving the gas and the gas hurts. hope it helps

franny

dr.dyer

12/18/2006

I was wondering if anyone else is or has gone thru a stage of still
seeing youself as fat, eventhough you have met your weight loss goals?
Over the past few months I have felt like that and I just simply do not
have an appatite. I had my RNY done March 15, 2006. I started out a
size 24 @ 247lb and am now a size 4 @ 119lb.. Does this sound crazy or
am I the only one like this? My husband has to make me eat and
sometimes I just simply forget to eat. I have gone back to drinking a
43gm. protien drink a day just so I can at least keep some muscle
mass. Everything saggs so much!!! I was a 40D and am now a 32A. That
was a big suprise. I hate seeing them hanging down what's left of
them. Every time I sit on the toilet all I see is the excess belly
skin and I just get disgusted. I will be seeing my plastic surgeon on
the 30th for my consultation. Also back in November I was diagnosed
with major depression and bipolar disorder. Has anyone else been
diagnosed with these since their surgery? I am so grateful for a
wonderful husband and a beautiful daughter. There have been days that
they were the only things that kept me going. Just wondering if there
is anyone else out there like me?
Linda D. Hay

CAN SOMEONE SHED SOME LIGHT ON MY PROBLEM...I had my surgery 1/16/07
and have been miserable sver since I came home...I have barely been
able to get down the 64 oz. of fluid and forget about broth or
jello...I have the worst pain in my abdomen...yet it feels like I am
full and I haven't eaten anything....I called Dr. Houston and he told
me it was most likely gas and to walk...I have a number of times and it
gets worse...if I lay down on a hesting pad I am ok....once I get up it
starts all over again...is this gas or do I have a serious
problem...??? Somebody help!!!

We're always supposed to pick fat free, or at the very least low fat ANYTHING. As little fat as possible in our meats.

I don't think I've ever heard of a specific fat gram count
Fran Sauls <franinprayer@...

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franny
dr.dyer
12/18/2006

Cathy Spencer (12/20/04)
http://www.PictureTrail.com/cathyspencer
http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/cathyspencer/

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franny

dr.dyer

12/18/2006

Hi Jill,

I sure couldn't agree more about Dr. Frye, she is a really wonderful lady!!! She visited me in the hospital over Christmas holidays and she was a real godsend...I cannot say enough kind things about her!!!!!!!

Donna M.

Yes I agree..... I've been missing both of these fine people.....where or where are Bonita and Frankie???

Now that I think of it, I believe Frankie and her husband, Tim, were going to be duo truck drivers starting in January.....l8 wheels and a dozen

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I hope they are well but just busy. WE MISS YOU!!!!

Jilllll

Darlene...You will do a great job! The more meeting you have, the more people the you'll have attend. I know you'll be a hit!!

Hugs,

Tammy
Darlene Hughes <ndshughes@...

I am starting to get excited about my first meeting. I posted on OH,
thanks to everyone who helped me figure out how to utilize OH, and
received 3 replies from people in the are who are interested and are
planning to attend. In a few days i have gone from 2 people to 6. I
am so excited that i have the opportunity to help others with this
group. Thanks to everyone for the encouragement you have given me for
this and just the everyday encouragement you all give. You are a
great bunch of LOSERS!!!!!!!!!!!
Lots of Love,
Darlene

I have also noticed if you click on POST as in New Posting, like I am doing right now, this email will show up BUT if you REPLY to someone else's email, it won't show up as a new email.

Maybe the snow is getting to me, but this is strictly my observation about this website emails.

I am trying to figure this out and it's frustrating me. I am toooo old to be frustrated :-/

Jilllll

When I go into the CMC website and if you'll look at the section on the right side directly across CMS-WLC CMC - Institute for Treatment of Obesity, you'll see this.....START A GROUP/MY GROUPS.

If you'll click on My Groups, you'll be able to see all of the groups you are associated with. When I looked at the groups I am a part of, ALL of them save Individual Emails. But I, too, don't get all of the emails which are sent.

I sent an email a day or 2 ago to the group saying when you first go into our website you'll see each one but when you respond it'll show a number of how many people have replied to a certain email. It's like they are STACKED on top of each other. I hope I am not confusing everyone. This is the best that I can explain it.

But changing it to Individual Emails doesn't change how I am getting them. As I mentioned, I receive emails from the local group here, and they are shown correctly and I have the same settings for BOTH websites. It doesn't make sense. I still believe something happened when the site was down. Maybe I am hard headed....I am 1/2 German and 1/2 Irish 8-} .

Hope everyone had a good weekend....how quickly these 2 days fly by.

Love to all,

Jillll

I was able to attend one of Dr. Frye's session when I went for my 6 mos. checkup. I truly wish I lived closer as I'd be going to every one. I know they are so helpful. I really thought it was a great session and I liked Dr. Frye a lot. She knows her stuff!

Hugs from IL,

Jilllll

okay Sandi,
See if this helps.
In the top righthand corner of the home page, where it says:
Health-Groups-Help,
Click on Help
Under New Tips & FAQs, click on the question:
Why did I stop receiving email from my group?
Try the options if gives you and see if this helps.
Darlene

Hello Darlene,
Dr. Frye has her coaching for victory sessions on
Thursday and Friday from 12:00 to 1:30. I have got to
attend one and it was wonderful a very positive
reinforcement. I wish I could go to all of them.
Thanks for the info about the emails I know what you
mean by the blind leading the blind. I am so computer
illeterate. Good luck on Friday and let us know how it
goes.
Sandi R

Sandi,
I am getting emails, i have gotten 20 today. I don't
know why you are not getting the mails. I got about
40 yesterday. I will continue to look for things that
might help you, but it may be the blind leading the
blind.
Darlene

Darlene Hughes
420/280
Dr. Houston
2/2004

Could someone tell me if they have a support meeting of some type at
the doctors office on Fridays? I would like to go to one after my
appt on Friday.
Thanks,
Darlene

I read a little bit ago that someone was getting about 40 messages a
day. I took the advise offered and went to edit membership and made
sure all the settings were correct and they were. I still am not
getting all the messages because I read in a message that someone had
made a suggestion that Cathy Spencer be one of guest speakers. However
I never got that message I was just reading someone elses reply. I
would like to put my two cents worth in and agree Cathy would be an
excellent speaker. She has give me so much support and encouragement
not only on this site but also one on one ecouragement and inspiration.
Would someone be kind enough to let me know how many post they received
today at 4 PM I only had 17 messages. I never get post from Jill our
yankee, Cathy Spencer, Donna M. Tammy Parker and Bonita. I miss there
emails post. Someone else post I don't get is Kathy H.
Sandi R
8/28/06
331/243/151
Dr. Olsen

So far Jill our snow has been rain and lots of it! [INLINE] I wish we could get some of that good ole cold stuff tho, so it would freeze up some of these things that are keeping my allergies and my sinisus acting up all winter. [INLINE]

I also heard about our souldiers in Iraq this morning getting killed. We need to stop and remember them everday in our thoughts and our prayers. When will this end??

What an RAK for a neighbor to do!!! That was so sweet!!!

Neighbors like that are hard to find, these days. But knowing you, you are that kind of a neighbor yourself. [INLINE]

Hugs to you from a RAINY Shelbyville,

Tammy [INLINE]
jyllyann1 <jyllyann@...

Okay, I know ya'll are wanting some snow so you can run outside....(aren't you glad you can run!)...and make snow angels. If my grand-daughters were here that's exactly what they'd be doing...they are such joys! Let me know how much and it'll be on it's way ;) ! We were fortunate enough to get about 3 plus inches.
We had a RAK given to us since Jim had his surgery, our neighbor, Whitney, came over and shoveled our drive. How sweet & thoughtful!
On a very serious note....please pray for our troops. It's another sad day in Iraq.
Wishing each one of you a peaceful Sunday,
Jillll

Sandi & Rob,
I will keep you both in my prayers. I know how important our furry
little friends are in our lives.
Hugs,
Darlene

Okay, I know ya'll are wanting some snow so you can run outside....(aren't you glad you can run!)...and make snow angels. If my grand-daughters were here that's exactly what they'd be doing...they are such joys! Let me know how much and it'll be on it's way ;) ! We were fortunate enough to get about 3 plus inches.

We had a RAK given to us since Jim had his surgery, our neighbor, Whitney, came over and shoveled our drive. How sweet & thoughtful!

On a very serious note....please pray for our troops. It's another sad day in Iraq.

Wishing each one of you a peaceful Sunday,

Jillll

HI Amanda,

Yes it was rough on me to get all drinks and proteins on stage three I found that if I kept a 16.0 oz botlle of someking of crystal lite and started drinking it early I could have 1 1/2 down before breakfast and sometimes I just have an Edge chocolate fudge shake tha t gives me 17 proteins to start off with nad a 1/2 hr later can finishe the sencond bottle of chrystal lite , I have been buying Tyson grilled chicken strips and you can blend then with alittle chicken broth and a just a tspof veg on list and it makes kind of thick creany soup depending how much chicken broth you use. then microwave to heat it and season with alittle salt and pepper and its rally good. By early afternoon you should be able to drink one more bottle then another a half hour or soafter dinner. Hopes these ideas help.

Hugs & good luck

Donna M.

Franny,Franny Franny

YOU GO GIRL! IT IS GREAT YOU HAVE LOST 43 POUNDS!

I was nauseated a lot about that time and found it was fat free products. you might be careful and use low fat instead. For me it made a Huge difference!

Cathy

Keep the poem coming. It was what i needed. I have been there and done that!

Janice

I am five months out and have lost about the same as you and have about the same to go and this week I week to an old cedar chest and got a suit I wore in 1991 that I never gave away because I really liked it and I can wear it again. I was wowed I looked in the mirror and thought I am really doing this and it is not a dream and I am not going to wake up the same old fat woman. She is gone and the real me is here (with a few more wrinkles lol). I know I need to be thankful more but I have been discouraged thinking maybe I was not doing what I should so I was glad to hear you had slowed down too

Keep posting.

Judy A

I have a few questions

Did anyone have a problem getting in their 60 grams of protein when they first began stage 3 foods?

Also, someone mentioned they liked the Boca soy burgers. Can we have those before we are allowed beef (I know they aren't really beef, but I was just wondering) and how many grams of protein in each patty?

I am have a horrible time getting in protein and liquids. I just feel so full all of the time that by the time I finish one water bottle and start feeling so good, it is 5pm and I still have 3 to go. aaaaahhhh

anyway, I know it gets easier, but I am still looking for a bit more energy.

Thank you all for being here and supporting everyone. This is a great place.

Amanda

Cool Julie! [INLINE] ....If you say she's good then....I say, "She's got my vote!" You have done a terriffic job so far and I trust your judgment with the rest, especially if it's a WOW moment... [INLINE] !

Hugs,

Tammy [INLINE]
Julie Williams <jwilliams705resource@...

Hey all, I definitely found our keynote speaker today. If we don't get Barbara Thompson.......OR......if her fee is too much......We need to have Steffani.....she was a presenter here in Charlotte. DYNAMIC speaker. She has lost over 200 pounds and works in the doctors office for the doctor paying for the majority of this conference. All I can say is WOW!!!!!! I have her address and she said she would come!!!!
Julie Williams
Math Teacher
Western Math, Science, and Technology Magnet High School

Hi Julie :"

And how neat to have her doctor paying for the majority of the conference! I am anxious to hear all about it.

Enjoy the rest of your time and have a safe trip,

Jillllll

Hey all, I definitely found our keynote speaker today. If we don't get Barbara Thompson.......OR......if her fee is too much......We need to have Steffani.....she was a presenter here in Charlotte. DYNAMIC speaker. She has lost over 200 pounds and works in the doctors office for the doctor paying for the majority of this conference. All I can say is WOW!!!!!! I have her address and she said she would come!!!!
Julie Williams
Math Teacher
Western Math, Science, and Technology Magnet High School

That is absolutely wonderful news, Sandi....I am soooooo proud of YOU! I can just see your face when you tried on the XL. What a warm and fuzzy feeling you must have experienced....it's AWESOME. Then to get it for $5 is frosting on the cake. It's also something that the clothes we're finding in the Misses Dept. cost us less. Now that's a double deal.

I tried on an old sweatshirt from 'BS' (before surgery) and it looked like it could have belonged to a member of the Chicago Bears! I now wear it to bed.....what a sight!!!

Also, I am keeping your little Cubby in my prayers this evening.

Wishing you & Robert a great weekend,

Jilllll

Sandi,

I have wanted to ask you about Cubby for several days, but was

afraid that he was already gone. I know the last time that I talked to you, you had said that you were talking about having him put to sleep. So, I didn't want to bring him up and stir up any emotions. I'll say a prayer for him and continue to keep him in my thoughts. I know how precious he is to you and Robert.

Hugs to you Both!

Tammy [INLINE]

P.S. If you see Cubby please give him a big squeeze from me too!! [INLINE]
Sandi <rlrsbaby@...

Hey guys most of you have read about my little dog Cubby, Please say a
prayer for him he is in the puppy hospital now. The vet is trying to
get his blood sugar regulated not sure it is going to work or not. The
vet told Rob and I yesterday that his heart could burst at anytime. We
carried him to the vet yesterday with the intention of having him put
down but when we got there we couldn't do it. I started crying before I
ever got inside the office. Today when I checked on him they told me he
was doing pretty well but he has a very long way to go. So please pray
for our baby, he will be 11 yrs old on May 1, so that means in human
years he will be 77.
Sandi R

Hey guys most of you have read about my little dog Cubby, Please say a
prayer for him he is in the puppy hospital now. The vet is trying to
get his blood sugar regulated not sure it is going to work or not. The
vet told Rob and I yesterday that his heart could burst at anytime. We
carried him to the vet yesterday with the intention of having him put
down but when we got there we couldn't do it. I started crying before I
ever got inside the office. Today when I checked on him they told me he
was doing pretty well but he has a very long way to go. So please pray
for our baby, he will be 11 yrs old on May 1, so that means in human
years he will be 77.
Sandi R

Hi Sandi,

Wow XL, thats awesome I am so proud for you!! Way to go dear friend!! What a deal too. You are doing so great!!!

Hugs to you (((()))))

Donna M.

I bought two sweaters in Wal Mart today they were XL not 3X. YEAH,This
is a first for me in years and years. Plus I only paid $5. each.
I felt like I could break into the Hallelujah Chorus right there in the
middle of Wally World.
Sandi R
8/28/06
331/243/151
Dr. Olsen

Where is our Kathy H? I have seen her on for a few days!

Kathleen (Kathy) Gardner

Lap RNY Dr.Olsen

230/118

4/20/04

I went in to area local weightloss site in IL, It has the very same items chosen as they are appearing on the CMC's site correctly. I am at a loss. I am hoping Kathy H. was able to get in touch with the group who manages our site and they can 'clue us in'.

Sorry I didn't have an answer....but I am not one to give up so easily!!!!! Just ask United Healthcare....they'll certainly agree (for a change) [-(
Jilllll

Donna M and Sandi...

Send me your e-mail addy. I just realized that I don't have the individual one, just the group one. I'm trying to send those pics I took of you last week.

Cathy

Cathy Spencer (12/20/04)
http://www.PictureTrail.com/cathyspencer
http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/cathyspencer/

Hello Darlene, I looked at what you suggested and it showed the correct setting. I am going to do some investigating....as I am feeling like Sherlock Holmes today. Thanks for the help! If I find out what's holding me up, I'll certainly let everyone know.

Have an enjoyable weekend!

Jilllllll

I had to go on the group site and change my choice from digest to
individual emails to get it back on track after the recent
problems. Try that.

[INLINE] Franny [INLINE] ....I live in central IL and work at Caterpillar Inc. in downtown Peoria. My home is about 11 miles from my work. I have heard of Atkinson, IL but have never been there.

Many thanks for the kind words said in your last email. I think we all need to take care of each other....life is too hard if we don't. I believe in treating people exactly like I want to be treated. We are all in this together....and we know the power of love and prayers!!!

Hugs to you, Franny! Keep up the awesome weightloss...it's amazing.

Jillllll

AWESOME Frannie......I am so proud of you....would you rub some of that off on me?
Fran Sauls <franinprayer@...

hey guys and gals guess what?? i went for my 4 week check up and i've
lost 43 pounds!!!! I'm so excited!,I just can't hide it!, i'm about to
loose my weight and i think i like it!!!! congrats to everyone and so
proud of you!!!!
Franny
dr.dyer
12/18/2006

Julie Williams
Math Teacher
Western Math, Science, and Technology Magnet High School

thanks jill!!! i would love some snow!!!! what part of ill. are you from? i use to live in a little town called atkinson, il. i have been reading your post and you keep alot of people spiritually up and i thank you for it cause i can use alot of it!!!

Franny

Dr.Dyer

12/18/2006

hey guys and gals guess what?? i went for my 4 week check up and i've
lost 43 pounds!!!! I'm so excited!,I just can't hide it!, i'm about to
loose my weight and i think i like it!!!! congrats to everyone and so
proud of you!!!!
Franny
dr.dyer
12/18/2006

Cathy....I so much enjoy your enthusiasm and ability to write your poems....not to mention your down right craziness =P~ . You are very much appreciated and I am proud to call you my friend!

Hi to Mike and wishing you both an awesome weekend! Got to love these weekends.

Love ya,

Jilllllll

I so much enjoyed your email to me....THANK YOU for being so SPECIAL and for the kind words! It means a lot to me :"

Hugs from cold and soon to be snowy Illinois,

Jillllllllll

It was good to see your email. Keep posting! Give your husband my best!

When I read the paragraph on the Viet Nam Vet getting his medals in the mail, my heart sunk....how sad when you give all to your country. I had a favorite cousin who was an only son killed in Viet Nam. My aunt and uncle never got over the tragedy. My prayers remain with all of troops and their loved ones. It is my prayer that they will all come home soon.

If you get the chance, call Kathy H. at the CMC office as they have clothes which have been donated from other looooosers. She'll tell you more about it.

YOU ARE DOING SOOOOOO WELL....CONGRATS, JANICE....I am very PROUD of YOU & All of the other LOOOOOSERS. Take care...wishing you a good weekend.

Hugs from Illinois,

Jillllll

That is wonderful news, Franny.....think of a mental picture of 43 pounds of butter gone FOREVER bye bye.... =D

If I lived closer I would have happily taken you to & from the doctor.....but it sounds like things are working out. I had 4 EDGs in order to keep the opening from closing so I wouldn't be throwing up.

FORGE ON....YOU'RE DA BOMB, FRANNY!

Hugs from IL where we are suppose to 1-3 inches of snow tomorrow. Does anyone need snow???? I can make you a deal :)) ,

Jilllllll

I am so glad you can use them !!! Yes Sis is a sweetie she is a true drear freind . I can not wait till she moves back up here

Laura

I love it!

it was written by a beautiful soul!

Kathleen (Kathy) Gardner

Lap RNY Dr.Olsen

230/118

4/20/04

I found this poem on an old disk tonight. I wrote it about 12 years ago. Seems that some things never change! I STILL have issues with mirrors!

I suppose the reason I'm sharing this one is to remind everybody that the surgery is a magic fix-all... we still have to work on our issues.

THE MIRROR

by C.J. Dodd

Through the glass

She stares at me

accusing, vicious and crass.

Rudely forcing me to see

the things I'd rather pass.

Why is she so cruel

to the one who gives her life?

But my questions only give her fuel.

"You'll never be a wife."

Playing on my emotions is her wicked tool.

Sometimes I try to fight.

Sometimes I even win.

Once in awhile I dim the lights

and tell myself I'm thin.

But evilly she points out that my image isn't right.

I always say I like myself.

And I really believe it, too.

Talents, family, friends and good health

Help me know it's true.

But she undermines my faith with deviousness and stealth

I try to stay away from her,

this reflection that is me.

trying to keep my self-image pure,

the person that my loved ones see.

But my desire to befriend this fiend is an effective lure.

So back to the mirror I go

time and time again

even though I really know

that she is not my friend.

Only too aware of the reflection (of me) she'll show.

She'll never go away from me.

She's a part of who I am.

Fighting her I'll always be

In my search for the woman

that other people see.

Cathy Spencer (12/20/04)
http://www.PictureTrail.com/cathyspencer
http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/cathyspencer/

back atcha babe!

Kathleen (Kathy) Gardner

Lap RNY Dr.Olsen

230/118

4/20/04

Thanks, Kathy! You are one of 'those sweeties' too!!!!
Jilllll

Thank you, Ms. Tammy for the very uplifting & kind words! It is such a great feeling to know so many sweetl and truly wonderful people....I am very blessed. Plus, I am soooo proud to be in this group.

:x Back at ya, girlfriend :* !

Jilllllll

Wow!!! This is hard to believe!!! We are a loving bunch of folks!!! [INLINE] ....Tammy
jyllyann1 <jyllyann@...

We have a little less then a 1/2 month to go and we're alredy over 1,000 postings compared to a little over 1300 last month!
:x Talk about showing a lot of L O V E ! :x
Jillllll

That's so normal Jill! I remember when I realized that MY legs don't rub together anymore. I stopped suddenly and almost caused a train wreck of people behind me! It's such a WEIRD but awesome feeling! My legs had rubbed together since I was about 10 years old!

Cathy, 12/20/04

Houston - 420/204/180

www.picturetrail.com/cathyspencer

www.obesityhelp.com/member/cathyspencer
jyllyann1 <jyllyann@...

Hello Friends....I had a WOWWWWW moment today and I thought I'd share it with you.
I took the afternoon off to be with a friend of a friend who was having tests for his heart at a local hospital. He didn't have anyone to be with him as he lives 1 1/2 hrs. from here. Prayerfully, all is well and he didn't need any further tests.
But as I was waiting, I walked past a full lenth mirror in the hospital and I HAD to stop #-o . I noticed my legs don't rub together anymore and there was room between them when I stood directly in front of the mirror. Now do I hear an AMEN....? Oh my gosh.....what a feeling!!!
Golllly, that was my WOWWWWW moment. I am amazed....just truly amazed at what is happening to my body. I hope this doesn't sound too strange or out of the norm....but I had to take a deep breath and compose myself. I was about to cry. I didn't even look around to see if anyone was watching. If so, they were probably wondering why I wasn't in the psych ward (:| .
Before surgery, I made a promise to myself that since I am turning 60 soon, I wouldn't be an overweight 60. Thanks to God and Dr. H.
Hugs to all & wishing you a wonderful weekend,
Jilllllllll

Cathy Spencer (12/20/04)
http://www.PictureTrail.com/cathyspencer
http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/cathyspencer/

It is. It's new, that's why just the two flavors. If it sells well, they'll start putting it out in all their flavors! So buy folksies, buy!

Cathy, 12/20/04

Houston - 420/204/180

www.picturetrail.com/cathyspencer

www.obesityhelp.com/member/cathyspencer
jyllyann1 <jyllyann@...

Welllllllllll I learned something again....I'll be trying the Diet Ocean Spray. Thanks for letting me know about it......sounds gooood!
Jilllll

Woo-hoo Robert! You are such a LOSER! "Weigh" to go!

Frika-fraka, firecracker!

sis-boom-bah!

ROH-bert, ROH-bert!

Rah, rah, rahhhh!!!

Cathy, 12/20/04

Houston - 420/204/180

www.picturetrail.com/cathyspencer

www.obesityhelp.com/member/cathyspencer
Sandi <rlrsbaby@...

First of all the Mr. had his 1 month appointment to day. Mr. Robert has
lost a grand total of 39 lbs. It has been one month today since his WLS.
I am so very proud of him and of course he is proud of himself and so
excited.
Second, Where oh where has everyone gone, I never get emails anymore. I
miss all of my WLS buddies.
Since the web site went down a week or so ago things just have not been
right. I feel like I am here all alone. I may get 6-10 messages a day.
Ok, enough whinning and enough hoo ray my Mr.
Love & Prayers to everyone in this group. I need my CMC-WLS fix daily.
Sandi R
8/28/06
331/244/151
Dr. Olsen

Cathy Spencer (12/20/04)
http://www.PictureTrail.com/cathyspencer
http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/cathyspencer/

Dear [INLINE] Sandi [INLINE] ,

We've had problems with this site ever since it went down a couple of weeks ago. Kathy H. was having the right people check to see what happened. For some reason it's been rather 'crazy'. To make it understandable (I hope), it stacks emails when you respond to someone else's emails. So if you scroll down after you open it, you "should" see the other emails. It's rather annoying to say the least.

R O B E R T.....YOU BE DA MAN!!!!!

Hugs to you & Sandi

Jilllll

First of all the Mr. had his 1 month appointment to day. Mr. Robert has
lost a grand total of 39 lbs. It has been one month today since his WLS.
I am so very proud of him and of course he is proud of himself and so
excited.
Second, Where oh where has everyone gone, I never get emails anymore. I
miss all of my WLS buddies.
Since the web site went down a week or so ago things just have not been
right. I feel like I am here all alone. I may get 6-10 messages a day.
Ok, enough whinning and enough hoo ray my Mr.
Love & Prayers to everyone in this group. I need my CMC-WLS fix daily.
Sandi R
8/28/06
331/244/151
Dr. Olsen

We have a little less then a 1/2 month to go and we're alredy over 1,000 postings compared to a little over 1300 last month!

:x Talk about showing a lot of L O V E ! :x

Jillllll

What a sweet and thoughtful thing to do, Laura. Tammy is a sweetie and contributes so much to this site. How nice of her to share with her Mom....got to love those Moms!!!

AND it reminded me that I as to get some jeans to April and Frankie awhile back....but with Jim's accident, I got derailed & I am forgetful these days. I am feeling bad!!! I must do that....but they are probably out of the size I was going to send since they are both doing so well. Thanks for the reminder.

Enjoy your new wardrobe, Tammy. There's Laura's RAK!
Jilllll

Hello Friends....I had a WOWWWWW moment today and I thought I'd share it with you.

I took the afternoon off to be with a friend of a friend who was having tests for his heart at a local hospital. He didn't have anyone to be with him as he lives 1 1/2 hrs. from here. Prayerfully, all is well and he didn't need any further tests.

But as I was waiting, I walked past a full lenth mirror in the hospital and I HAD to stop #-o . I noticed my legs don't rub together anymore and there was room between them when I stood directly in front of the mirror. Now do I hear an AMEN....? Oh my gosh.....what a feeling!!!

Golllly, that was my WOWWWWW moment. I am amazed....just truly amazed at what is happening to my body. I hope this doesn't sound too strange or out of the norm....but I had to take a deep breath and compose myself. I was about to cry. I didn't even look around to see if anyone was watching. If so, they were probably wondering why I wasn't in the psych ward (:| .

Before surgery, I made a promise to myself that since I am turning 60 soon, I wouldn't be an overweight 60. Thanks to God and Dr. H.

Hugs to all & wishing you a wonderful weekend,

Jilllllllll

Welllllllllll I learned something again....I'll be trying the Diet Ocean Spray. Thanks for letting me know about it......sounds gooood!

Jilllll

Thanks to all of you for the congrats, FRIKA FRAKAS and all the kind words!!! :D I don't know what I'd do if I didn't have all of you in my life! :x

I will not be able to be with you guys on the Mar 24 reunion LOSERS tour. :(( For this I am very sad! But I'll be thinking of you guys while I'm downing my Crystal Lite, jello, broth and protein! I'm assuming that I'll be spending lots of time in the bathroom as well!

You guys are all so awesome!

(((((HUGS))))

Janie [INLINE]

[INLINE] First of all Laura I wanna say "Thank you, Thank you, Thank you" for all those wonderful clothes!!! It took me and my mother what seemed like hours to go through all of them. I AM SO PROUD OF THEM ALL!!! [INLINE] Such beautiful dresses, skirts, sweaters and tops. I could even give my mom a couple of them. [INLINE] (didn't wanna leave her out). And I was really excited about the bathrobe, how'd you know mine was all picked up?...LOL...We had just stopped at Cato's and I had found me one marked down for 12.99 on clearance. I knew I should have

waited...LOL. [INLINE] But that one you sent me is better quality. Anyway, I just wanted you to know that I love my stuff and I just wanted you to know that I really enjoyed meeting Sissy too along with her little friend. Yes, the little eight day old billy goat...he was the cutest little ole thang!!! Those little floppy ears!!! Just too cute!! I used to have goats when I was young too and that took me way back, seeing that baby. I really did enjoy meeting her and was glad I had a big car with a big trunk too, for that huge box to fit in. Well, I've written you a long enough letter, so I guess I had better end it now.

Thanks Again!

Hugs,

Tammy [INLINE]

Let's see... Kathy G. is a Huge Loser... or rather a TINY one. And she is hosting the next committee meeting... sooooo.....

Frika-fraka, Firecracker!

sis-boom-BAH!

KAH-thy, KAH-thy!

rah, Rah, RAAAAHHH!!!

Cathy, 12/20/04

Houston - 420/204/180

www.picturetrail.com/cathyspencer

www.obesityhelp.com/member/cathyspencer
jyllyann1 <jyllyann@...

Ms. Spencer....Kathy G. is in need of a Frika Fraka Fix....please help her out.

****IOU - ONE FRIKA FRAKA****

Hugs, Jilllll

I kinda know what you mean....for the last few years I have

been like a couch potato and haven't been able to exercise

and really put on the weight. Now, it seems everything hurts

and it's time to get it all off!! Before I loved to ride bicycles,

play tennis, walk or just do anything that was active. Do you

have anyone to buddy up with that would exercise with you or

anything? That would be perfect if you did. Then you would

have someone to help keep each other motivated.

Hugs from Shelbyville,

Tammy
lbirdsong995 <rebel@...

Speaking of picking up the pace again, I also need to make a new
commitment and get some of the hard work done of this journey. I am
not a naturally athletic feeling person, and excercise and I have
never been close friends or I might not have gotten to 330 pounds! I
have felt a bit under the weather and down the last couple of days
and let it lead me into just sitting here in front of the tv doing
nothing except staring. What a horrible time it has been. I wish I
were one of these naturally skinny athletic people like my husband,
to whom it all comes so easily.

Hey Steve,

I found the one that everyone was talking about. It's in a can but it's non-carbonated. I found it at Kroger here in Gallatin. YUMMY!

Janie

Julie,

I was wandering just the other day when you was going on the

retreat. I know that you will have a wonderful time, and take lots

of mental notes for our retreat also [INLINE] . You have a safe trip, since it is supposed to snow this weekend. I am for one excited to hear about all that went on at the retreat when you get back.

Love ya, [INLINE]

Tammy
Julie Williams <jwilliams705resource@...

Hey all I am so excited....I leave tomorrow morning for Charlotte for the Barbara Thompson retreat. I know I am going to get so much and best of all I know I can come home and share with all of you.
Julie Williams
Math Teacher
Western Math, Science, and Technology Magnet High School

Hey all I am so excited....I leave tomorrow morning for Charlotte for the Barbara Thompson retreat. I know I am going to get so much and best of all I know I can come home and share with all of you.
Julie Williams
Math Teacher
Western Math, Science, and Technology Magnet High School

Ms. Spencer....Kathy G. is in need of a Frika Fraka Fix....please help her out.

****IOU - ONE FRIKA FRAKA****

Hugs, Jilllll

I Know Jill but I do not have one yet! [INLINE]

Kathleen (Kathy) Gardner

Lap RNY Dr.Olsen

230/118

4/20/04

It's Frika-Fraka Feeeeever! It's contagious, Kathy.

Jillllllll

=D
Whoooooooooo Hooooooooooo....and you thought you hadn't lost much. We knew better....Congrats!

!!!!! BELIEVE !!!!

Hugs from Illinois,

Jillllllll

[INLINE] Steve.... [INLINE] so glad to see your email! I was the one who had the Tropicana Sugar Free Orandeade in Nashville at my friend, Carolyn's house. It is NOT carbonated so what you have isn't the right one. It comes in a 2 liter size & in 12 packs It is a Pepsi product. There is also sugar free lemonade in the same containers. I had another friend send some back with his Mom as she was visiting him in Nashville and she lives in a town close by me. Now isn't that something!!! We cannot find it in our area as I've been to at least 7 stores. It's in the Chicago markets though so I'll have to take a trip to Chicago and get some and then go SHOPPING....HMMMMMMM....that sounds like a plan to me :)

I really like the orangeade....I was told Jeff found it at Kroger and Carolyn got hers at Wal-Mart. So happy hunting, Steve!

I just know you are doing great! Take care and keep posting.

Jilllllll

H i, Ya'll,

I was at Walmart in Clarksville tonight and found a Tropicana Orange Diet Soda and thought at first it might be the drink that was recommended earlier on this group but noticed it was carbonated. Is this the one that people were talking about or is there something different. I understand we are not supposed to be drinking carbonated drinks.

Thanks,

Steve
Dr. Houston
10/25/06
353/285

But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. Isaiah 40:31

.

Hi Sue,

I have Cigna and they just approved me for RNY. I haven't received a letter yet but I'll be interested in what they have in the letter now. What did your surgeon's office say? What kind of info did they receive from Cigna?

Wishing you luck!

Janie

Darlene, I think you're already on my friend page.
Darlene Hughes <ndshughes@...

hey folks,
put me on your friends on OH so maybe I can learn to use that sight
too.
Thank,
Darlene

Cathy Spencer (12/20/04)
http://www.PictureTrail.com/cathyspencer
http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/cathyspencer/

Thanks Jill....I think our group has so much to offer and wanted to share. She is wanting to come to our retreat!!!
jyllyann1 <jyllyann@...

Hi Julie,
Later last night I did send a lengthy email to Sue. I shared with her my experience getting my claim approved. I also gave her 'suggestions' on what I had to do to get it accomplished. I hope it helps. I am happy to be of help to anyone when and if the need arises.
Wishing you a GREAT day!
Jilllll

for breakfast during the week, I do a protein drink usually an
AchievOne. I absolutely love these. www.achievone.com. When they are
sold out - which they are now, I will drink one of the EAS Carb
AdvantEdge.
For lunches and dinner, my staples consist of cottage cheese, lunch
meats (watch for sodium though)w/fat free cream cheese, light mini
babybel cheese rounds, string cheese... There are lots of low
sugar/low cal marinades for chicken you can get at the grocery.
These also moisten chicken and ground turkey too. You can use low
sugar/low cal spaghetti sauce over grilled chicken marinaded in fat
free italian dressing, top with Fat free mozzerella and there you
go - chicken parmesan. I make meatloaf with ground turkey. Or take
some ground turkey, add some taco seasoning, top with a dab of
salsa, fat free cheese, and a dab of fat free sour cream. I've
certainly learned to be creative with these foods. I also like boca
burgers which are soy protein burgers. They're VERY quick and easy.
I add cheese on top to increase protein. I get several receipes from
obesity help (www.obesityhelp.com) in the recipe forum... though
some you have to watch for the stuff that our program recommends
that we don't have. I like to use the phase 1 recipes from the South
Beach Diet too. You can do a search for these on google. Also,
www.bariatriceating.com has some good recipes. Though remember to
watch for things you can't have right now. Hope that helps!
April

does anyone have any recipies for the solid foods diet? I am so
getting burnt out on eggs for breakfast and just chicken or fish for
other meals . i need new ides!

you can pep the eggs up with mushrooms and cheese.
Darlene

Darlene Hughes
420/280
Dr. Houston
2/2004

I am at lunch and when I read your email about staying warm after losing some layers.....that still amazes me. When I was home after my surgery and it was June/July and very HOT/HUMID, I would still be cold when I'd go outside and sit on the lounge chair. Jim would laugh at me as I'd be covered with a fleece blanket....it was quite a sight. I had to laugh at myself! In fact, I am getting good at laughing at myself.

I am happy to hear all is well and you are busy....busy is good! Take care, Kathy....we appreciate YOU!

Jilllll

hey folks,
put me on your friends on OH so maybe I can learn to use that sight
too.
Thank,
Darlene

Hey Jill,

We are smiling here and so grateful for all the 2007 approvals so far. We truly celebrate each one!!!

I am hoping the IT people whom we pay to manage the site can help us. Stay warm. Now that you have lost some layers, it is harder.

Office group says Hi back.

Kathy

I am feeling soooooo much better....I got my Frika Fraka :* Thanks!!!

Regarding the problems with the postings to our website, it must be something that happened when it was down. I have checked the other website from this area and their postings are just like they've always been.

I hope someone can get this cleared up......I can't handle change :(( Just kidding....

Please say hello to the group in the office....Hope all is well.

Jilllllll

who's dat loo-suh oh-vuh der?

It's JILL, it's Jill!

Frika-fraka, firecraker!

Sis-boom-BAH!!

Jill-LIE, Jill-LIE!

rah, Rah, RAH!!!!!!

Cathy, 12/20/04

Houston - 420/204/180

www.picturetrail.com/cathyspencer

www.obesityhelp.com/member/cathyspencer
jyllyann1 <jyllyann@...

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

Amanda,

I KNOW you've lost at least 10 lbs. However, I'll bet it's somewhere around 20. I'll bet you one gram of protien that it's at least 20lbs. Anybody want to raise me?

Cathy, 12/20/04

Houston - 420/204/180

www.picturetrail.com/cathyspencer

www.obesityhelp.com/member/cathyspencer
Amanda Strautman <mandyplay2003@...

Hello everyone, I just wanted to let you know that tomorrow is my one week check up with Dr. Olsen. I am nervous. Anyone want to take bets on how much I lost---feel free. I am skeptical because I don't feel much different. Think about me tomorrow while I am at the appointment.
Amanda

Hi Julie,

Later last night I did send a lengthy email to Sue. I shared with her my experience getting my claim approved. I also gave her 'suggestions' on what I had