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[INLINE] Franny [INLINE]

This post makes 74 and we have an hou to go, I'd real like us to hit another goal of 100 for the first day of Feb.! We are so close!

Franny

O:) :x I have posted a couple of pictures of my 3 year old ain't she sweet?

Franny

:)) =P~ :* ;;) We are almost to our 100 mark for the day !!!!
We have 1 1/2 hours to go ! Can We do I't?

Franny

:-$ Jill I use to be a yankee but I was converted to being a southern! I lived in Michigan, Illinois, and Indiana :x I love being both!

[INLINE] Franny [INLINE]

That's a couple of great pics of your group meeting!! And it looks like all of you were having a great time too. Your pic is great!! You are a beautiful person!!!

Tammy
Darlene Hughes <ndshughes@...

I have added photos to the group site. i will have more when i get
some scanned of before my WLS. It always helps to put a face with the
name.
Darlene

where does Kathy G. live?

A reminder we will be meeting at Kathy Gardner's house on Saturday to work on the retreat. Things are coming along nicely. Judy if you have a report on vendors please send it my way to take to the committee. Kathy went to Nashville today and scoped out some venue choices. I have the agenda ready. There is info on t-shirts to share. AND some fun to be had by all. If anyone has anything else you want to bring before the committee, e-mail me tonight. Talk to you soon. I can't wait! Julie
Julie Williams
Math Teacher
Western Math, Science, and Technology Magnet High School

Where were you transplanted from???? I think I am the only Yankee in
this group who is still living in Yankeeville!
Jilllll

How soooo sweet of you to be soooo kind with your words to me!
Wishing you a great evening,
Jillll

I went through that. Enjoy it cause soon you won't forget to eat again.........I didn't know a good thing when I had it. Now, I never forget to eat AGAIN!!!! pity too. I didn't go through the throwing up though.
Fran Sauls <franinprayer@...

has anyone been where they either forgot to eat or not been at a spot
to where you could eat and then when you do go to eat you throw it up?
Franny
12/18/2006
Dr.Dyer

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

Hey Julie Ann,
that is my birthday, so this year we will both have something to
celebrate. If you feel like going, by all means go. Have a good
time, just do what is right for you.
Lots of luck,
Darlene

I have added photos to the group site. i will have more when i get
some scanned of before my WLS. It always helps to put a face with the
name.
Darlene

I bought this book a couple months ago on her recommendation but
have never gotten around to reading it. You have inspired me to
make it my weekend project!
Valerie

has anyone been where they either forgot to eat or not been at a spot
to where you could eat and then when you do go to eat you throw it up?
Franny
12/18/2006
Dr.Dyer

I am a transplanted Yankee, so I will talk to you!

Jill,

I get e-mails from you... but I've seen any of you asking me questions.

Cathy, 12/20/04

Houston - 420/202/180

www.picturetrail.com/cathyspencer

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

I am checking to see if ANYONE is getting my postings. I've sent
several asking questions and never see a reply. Now it could be that
I am being boycotted because I am a darn Yankee but I hope not :-)))
Please take a second and respond if you are in deed receiving them
from me. At least I'll feel better.
I did this in the form of a reply and not a new posting just to see
for myself.
Many thanks,
Jillll

I am checking to see if ANYONE is getting my postings. I've sent
several asking questions and never see a reply. Now it could be that
I am being boycotted because I am a darn Yankee but I hope not :-)))
Please take a second and respond if you are in deed receiving them
from me. At least I'll feel better.
I did this in the form of a reply and not a new posting just to see
for myself.
Many thanks,
Jillll

Hey Franny,

I am sorry I haven't posted in a while. When school starts back (as of Jan 22) life goes chaotic and seem to forget to check emails and such. Thank you so much for wondering about me though. It means a lot. I go the 8th of Feb for my 4 week checkup. I am doing well. I am having trouble getting all of the protein in and the fluid, but I keep trying every day.

Have a great day.

Amanda
Fran Sauls <franinprayer@...

Has anyone heard from Amanda lately? Last time I heard she was having
trouble from her surgery.
Franny

Thank you! Sorry that it has taken me so long to get back with you, but I started having the chills earlier and had to get in the bed and pile on the covers. I'm still a little cold, but I wanted to get on here and do some posting and see what you all was up too.

God Bless!

Tammy
Fran Sauls <franinprayer@...

Tammy we are speaking it forth that you will pass this next evaluation in 2 months!!!

Ladie & Gentlemen....we have made the magic number...in fact, I believe this one will make it 2006! =D

So give yourself a pat on the back.....remember when you couldn't do that ;)

Have a warm and cozy evening. I hope you're not blaming us Yankees for your cold weather...Hmmmmmmmm!

Love to all,

Jillllll

With the weather we are expecting, we will blow February out of the water on the first weekend. [INLINE]

Thanks to everyone

Darlene
Kathleen <javajunky06@...

I think we made it to 2000 posts! :x :))

[INLINE]

Darlene Hughes

420/280/160

Dr. Houston

2/25/2004 [INLINE]

I LOVE IT!!! Thanks for sharing.
Kathleen <javajunky06@...

This is one of the best jokes I've seen in awhile!
Jesus and Satan were having an on-going argument about who was better
on the computer. They had been going at it for days, and frankly God was
tired of hearing all the bickering.
Finally fed up, God said, "THAT'S IT! I have had enough. I am going to
set up a test that will run for two hours, and from those results, I will
judge who does the better job."
So Satan and Jesus sat down at the keyboards and typed away.
They moused!
They faxed.
They e-mailed.
They e-mailed with attachments.
They downloaded.
They did spreadsheets! .
They wrote reports.
They created labels and cards.
They created charts and graphs.
They did some genealogy reports
They did every job known to man.
Jesus worked with hea venly efficiency and Satan was faster than hell.
Then, ten minutes before their time was up, lightning suddenly
flashed across the sky, thunder rolled, rain
poured, and, of course, the power went off. Satan stared at his blank
screen and screamed every curseword known in the underworld.
Jesus just sighed.
Finally the electricity came back on, and each of them restarted
their computers. Satan started searching frantically, screaming:
"It's gone! It's all GONE!
"I lost everything when the power went out!"
Meanwhile, Jesus quietly started printing out all of his files from
the past two hours of work.
Satan observed this and became irate.
"Wait!" he screamed. "That's not fair! He cheated!
How come he has all his work and I don't have any?
God just shrugged and said,
JESUS SAVES

Kathleen (Kathy) Gardner
Lap RNY Dr.Olsen
230/118
4/20/04

I think we made it to 2000 posts! :x :))

This is one of the best jokes I've seen in awhile!
Jesus and Satan were having an on-going argument about who was better
on the computer. They had been going at it for days, and frankly God was
tired of hearing all the bickering.
Finally fed up, God said, "THAT'S IT! I have had enough. I am going to
set up a test that will run for two hours, and from those results, I will
judge who does the better job."
So Satan and Jesus sat down at the keyboards and typed away.
They moused!
They faxed.
They e-mailed.
They e-mailed with attachments.
They downloaded.
They did spreadsheets! .
They wrote reports.
They created labels and cards.
They created charts and graphs.
They did some genealogy reports
They did every job known to man.
Jesus worked with hea venly efficiency and Satan was faster than hell.
Then, ten minutes before their time was up, lightning suddenly
flashed across the sky, thunder rolled, rain
poured, and, of course, the power went off. Satan stared at his blank
screen and screamed every curseword known in the underworld.
Jesus just sighed.
Finally the electricity came back on, and each of them restarted
their computers. Satan started searching frantically, screaming:
"It's gone! It's all GONE!
"I lost everything when the power went out!"
Meanwhile, Jesus quietly started printing out all of his files from
the past two hours of work.
Satan observed this and became irate.
"Wait!" he screamed. "That's not fair! He cheated!
How come he has all his work and I don't have any?
God just shrugged and said,
JESUS SAVES

Kathleen (Kathy) Gardner

Lap RNY Dr.Olsen

230/118

4/20/04

THANKS, TAMMY....AT LEAST I KNOW YOU'RE GETTING POSTINGS. I HAVEN'T
RECEIVED ANY OTHER REPLIES SO FAR. I AM AFRAID I DON'T KNOW WHO LIZ
IS...WILL SOMEONE ENLIGHTEN ME. IT COULD BE ANOTHER 'SENIOR MOMENT'
IN MY LIFE.
I AM ABOUT TO LEAVE AND GO SHOPPING....HMMMMMMMMM EVEN WHEN IT'S
COLD, SHOPPING STILL SOUNDS GOOD!
WISHING YOU A GREAT EVENING...AT LEAST BETTER THEN THE LAST ONE...I
HOPE.
HUGS,
JILLLL

I'm gonna be there. [INLINE] It is on the 24th from 1p-4p at the doctors office. I am looking forward to it. See you there!

Darlene [INLINE]
Fran Sauls <franinprayer@...

:x Who all is gonna be at the reunion in March that I will finally get to meet face to face? O:) And it's March what and where? :-/
Franny :-B

Darlene Hughes

420/280/160

Dr. Houston

2/25/2004 [INLINE]

Tammy,

Not only do we know you, we are you. Every one of us has had the feelings you are now having. That is why this group is such a great gift to each and every one of us. I have been reading some books that Dr. Frye recommended and you might want to try the one I have just started. It is Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway . This may help you to learn to let your fears work for you and not against you. I just started it so I don't really know much about it yet, but it may help. Susan jeffers, Ph.D. is the author.

Love ya,

Darlene
Tammy Parker <bamagal4ever@...

Ms. Sandi [INLINE] ....Thank you so much for your sweet sentiment that you left for me on the offlines. I want you to know that you mean alot to me. I know that everything DOES happen in Gods' time and HIS time only. I'm just gonna try and concentrate on getting these feelings that I have under control and pass that next psych text. [INLINE] I just love all you guys so much and really cannot believe how much support you all have given me about this, because you all don't even know me. [INLINE]
God Bless!!
Tammy

HERE WE GO......START COUNTING DOWN TO 2000.....THAT'S AMAZING.....

THIS ONE IS 27 SOOOOOOO HELP ME FRIENDS!

LOVE TO ALL,

JILLLLL

:x Who all is gonna be at the reunion in March that I will finally get to meet face to face? O:) And it's March what and where? :-/

Franny :-B

Tammy we are speaking it forth that you will pass this next evaluation in 2 months!!!

Hey everbody let's do the post 2000 dance when we get there! We need everyones helpin posting before midnight tonight! Some special someone said we needed 41 I think? well now we need 40!!!

Franny

Hmmph.... if you guys think the Birthday Boogie was something to see, what until you see the ONEderland Dance!

Cathy, 12/20/04

Houston - 420/202/180

www.picturetrail.com/cathyspencer

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

Look at you dropping those unwanted pounds....down down down soon to
be under 'that' awesome number we all strive for! Congrats,
Cathy....you know I am pulling for you and a member of your fan
club. I can't wait to read the email when the EVENT happens and
it'll be soon....I am putting my $$$$ on that.
Sending a hug just for you,
Jillll

Ms. Sandi [INLINE] ....Thank you so much for your sweet sentiment that you left for me on the offlines. I want you to know that you mean alot to me. I know that everything DOES happen in Gods' time and HIS time only. I'm just gonna try and concentrate on getting these feelings that I have under control and pass that next psych text. [INLINE] I just love all you guys so much and really cannot believe how much support you all have given me about this, because you all don't even know me. [INLINE]

God Bless!!

Tammy

I'm getting them all Jill I think!!! The only ones that I haven't heard from in a while is Bonita. Where is she??? Reckon her mother is alright??? Does anyone have her phone number that could contact her?

Cathy mentioned that she was hearing from Liz...I've not gotten any post from her...have you, Jill? I really enjoyed reading her post, she was very refreshing. I'll do my part to try and get us up and over the 2000 mark for this month.

Hugs to you,

Tammy
jyllyann1 <jyllyann@...

Hmmmmmmmmmm, just wondering if we are all getting each others postings. We've seemed to have 'calmed' down. I maybe just talking about myself : -))))) I guess it's good to laugh at yourself. I seem to do that often lately!
ALSO, WE HAVE A TOTAL OF 1959 POSTINGS TO DATE. WE NEED ONLY 41 (IF I CAN COUNT CORRECTLY) TO REACH 2000 FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY. LET'S TRY TO REACH THAT NUMBER BY MIDNIGHT TONIGHT JUST FOR THE HECK OF IT!!!
THAT IS AN AMAZING NUMBER OF EMAILS FLYING BACK AND FORTH......I BELIEVE THERE WERE 'ONLY' 1200 POSTINGS COMMENTING ON THE PROBLEMS WITH THE SITE :-$ AND 400 BELONGED TO ME #-o
Jilllll

Hmmmmmmmmmm, just wondering if we are all getting each others postings. We've seemed to have 'calmed' down. I maybe just talking about myself : -))))) I guess it's good to laugh at yourself. I seem to do that often lately!

ALSO, WE HAVE A TOTAL OF 1959 POSTINGS TO DATE. WE NEED ONLY 41 (IF I CAN COUNT CORRECTLY) TO REACH 2000 FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY. LET'S TRY TO REACH THAT NUMBER BY MIDNIGHT TONIGHT JUST FOR THE HECK OF IT!!!

THAT IS AN AMAZING NUMBER OF EMAILS FLYING BACK AND FORTH......I BELIEVE THERE WERE 'ONLY' 1200 POSTINGS COMMENTING ON THE PROBLEMS WITH THE SITE :-$ AND 400 BELONGED TO ME #-o

Jilllll

Hey Kim,

This swelling could be from many reasons depending on your medical history. So in your best interests you should consult your doctor.

Kathy H

Centennial

Look at you dropping those unwanted pounds....down down down soon to
be under 'that' awesome number we all strive for! Congrats,
Cathy....you know I am pulling for you and a member of your fan
club. I can't wait to read the email when the EVENT happens and
it'll be soon....I am putting my $$$$ on that.
Sending a hug just for you,
Jillll

Oh Cathy....you ROCK GIRLFRIEND!!!!!!!! WOW!!! This is AWSOME NEWS!!!! You have made my day today! Now I have a big smile on my face for you. I know that you must be bubbling over with joy. ONLY 2 more pounds till you'll be in onderland....how good will that be?????? FANTASTIC!!! And you found it out the day after your date of your death sentence birthday! You are truely an inspiration to everyone here. I am so ticked for you and I cannot say enough I am so thrilled for you.

Love ya girlfriend,

Tammy
CATHY SPENCER <cathyjds@...

I'm almost scared [INLINE] to "say" this out loud, but I decided to post it here and "claim" it.

You all know of my utter joy and surprise when after a 6 month plateau I suddenly dropped 4 pounds. Now, 6 weeks later, I've lost another 2 pounds! I know that's slow, and it's nothing like my first year, but at 25 months out, I'll take it! [INLINE]

So January 31st finds me weighing 202lbs... a total of 218lbs lost. [INLINE] Dare I dream it? 3 more pounds and I'll be in ONDderland! My personal goal is to show up at the reunion in March firmly in ONEderland.

Keep me accountable folks! [INLINE]

Cathy, 12/20/04
Houston - 420/202/180
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/

Does anyone know if pain relievers will cause bloating? I took a 500 mg. of tylenol this morning and while walking I notinced htat my fingers felt "fatter" when I squeezed them, then I looked at my rings on my hand; which have had plenty of room lately but now I could see the skin kind of gathered around the rings, like I had to force them on my hand. I am wondering if tylenol will have this effect, I haven't taken any since surgery. Just so you know the only things that I have consumed today is chocolate unjury mixed in water, a little plain water & the tylenol. Thanks, If anyone knows of something better to take please let me know.

Thanks!

Kim

Dyer

7/11/06

324/236/165(goal)

Cathy -
GREAT NEWS on the forever gone 2 pounds! Congrats!!!
I am exactly 11 months further out than you and had almost the same
starting weight. In my 3rd year I "only" lost 25 pounds, which
seems terribly slow compared to the first 2 years. But, when I
think of the fact that I AM STILL LOSING AND SO ARE YOU I am very
thankful for even the small losses. At this stage of the game I
know the reality of regain is just a few bites away! It is such a
struggle now but I have not made goal and am determined to do so. I
will keep you accountable if you will do the same for me! We have a
little over six weeks till the reunion in March so how about if we
encourage each other and both make that goal of 3 pounds?
You go girl....you can do it!
Valerie

Has anyone heard from Amanda lately? Last time I heard she was having
trouble from her surgery.
Franny

I'm almost scared [INLINE] to "say" this out loud, but I decided to post it here and "claim" it.

You all know of my utter joy and surprise when after a 6 month plateau I suddenly dropped 4 pounds. Now, 6 weeks later, I've lost another 2 pounds! I know that's slow, and it's nothing like my first year, but at 25 months out, I'll take it! [INLINE]

So January 31st finds me weighing 202lbs... a total of 218lbs lost. [INLINE] Dare I dream it? 3 more pounds and I'll be in ONDderland! My personal goal is to show up at the reunion in March firmly in ONEderland.

Keep me accountable folks! [INLINE]

Cathy, 12/20/04

Houston - 420/202/180

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/

Well my computer decided to send before I finished Debbie Thompson is a very very valuable loss to Centennial and will be missed .Debbie I wish you the very best in your endeavors

Linda Odom
DR Dyer 2002.

Tammy I have four grandsons by blood and Steve has 1 grandson and 2 granddaughters .One set of his kids we see on a regular basis that's Jennifer and she and her family see us at least once a week Shelby was our first and she is a teenager the 28 of Feb. but his son lives here in Hohenwald too but we only see them 4-6 times a year unless we just go see them and they are so unruly the boy is on his last strike before alternative school at age 9 girl 4 is hateful and his other daughter lives in Hickman CO and unfortunately we only see her 2 times a year unless we go there *groan* because she only comes at Thanksgiving and Christmas . As far as coming to our house we try to plan time for all of them when permitted but my boys Jeremy and (Ronnie ) AKA Mouse both bring their kids often like this weekend mouse wanted me to watch the 3 boys *Nathan,Chase and Landon *so they could go out to eat for his 29th birthday .Then Lance ( Jeremy's } little one called
and said granny can I spend all night with the boys this weekend so of course Granny said yes hope and pray I have a good day Friday .We may call Adam to get (Shawn and Emily ) If I am having a good day and feel like I can handle them as I said Shawn is a handful but I think Shawn needs love and discipline combined know what I mean ? He is being raised beside his other grandmother and she along with his mother are both addicted to Soma , its really really sad we have tried to talk to Adam he admits she has a problem but he just says I love her so what do you
do ??? More stress = more Fibromylgia pain !!!!!!! Sorry Tammy didn't mean to unload on you guess it was just your unlucky day :o(
Linda O

Cathy,

Congratulations on your new BIRTHday!

Janie

Diane,

Hello Lady, glad to hear someone goes to the Y that's what I need I have a couple of appt.s tomorrow but I will try to stop in around 4:30-5:00. I usually just go do the treadmill and a few weights but I really haven't gotten to familiar with the place or what they have to offer. I love water areobics but not in the deep end. You can call me at the times you decide to go & if I don

t have doc. appts I can meet you there. I live at Imperial Gardens on the other side of the road from the Y off rocksprings rd. My #is220-5050

Franny

I live just behind LaVergne High School and spend lots of time at the Smyrna Y. I keep the Y schedule of classes on my fridge and fit in something whenever I have the time.

I plan to go to "indoor cycling" tomorrow either at 8:30 in the morning or 4:45 tomorrow evening..... depends on when I wake up. I'm doing the "are you tough enough" challenge so I will probably use the fitness center tomorrow also. I did "deep water aerobics" tonight. I know I'm going to the "Zoomba" class on Sunday.

My problem with meeting up with people is that I work 12 hour shifts and have to go to the y on my days off. When I'm off, I work around my husband's schedule. He works irregular hours so I have to be flexible for him. Seems I just go when the opportunity hits and don't do too much planning.

Once you become a regular in the classes you will find there are groups of ladies that will welcome you in. The morning group of ladies meet on the first Thursday of every month and have lunch at someone's home or in a restaurant. I work most Thursdays but have gotten to a few lunches. The water aerobics group also seems to be very friendly...... I don't care much for the water classes but had to do it as part of the "tough enough" challenge.

Tomorrow I'll wear my red "Summit Of Care" tee shirt to the Y. If you see the shirt come and say Hi!

Diane Woodard

Yes ma'am! Donna Summer is the disco queen! Yes I remember "Last Dance"! Do you remember "I Will Survive" by Gloria Gaynor? That's my mantra these days! Girl, hang in there with the computer thing! This too will pass and we will be laughing about it next year at this time. I think I'm getting all of mine. I've been so busy with school, work and the kiddies that I'm just now checking my email after two days. I had over 300 emails...spam and you guys. I'm doing well to get through them one day at a time. Jill, I love ya girl! I wish I had your spirit!

(((HUGS)))

Janie

thanks Jill I appreciate your thoughts I need them tonight but Franny needs them much more tonight .
Linda

You sound like such a wonderful teacher Julie! I bet all of your stuents just LOVE you!!

Tammy
Julie Williams <jwilliams705resource@...

Well my students and I danced at noon. I shared your before and after pictures and they thought you are totally beautiful...some of them could not believe it was the same person and they thought I was tricking them. I assured them that it was you and you not only was beautiful outside but inside too. One of my students even did an elaborate break dance. I told him I could break dance too but they would probably have another teacher for a while 'cause break dance for me was major bone problems.
Julie Williams
Math Teacher
Western Math, Science, and Technology Magnet High School

THanks to all of you ANGELS!
Franny

Oh my gosh, Tammy...I am sad after I read your posting. I agree with
Donna M. and think you can REGROUP and work on the information Kathy
H. gave to you. Did she say if you followrd the steps she gave, you
can retake the psych eval at a later date??? Is there a time
frame??? Who isn't worried about dying during surgery???? Gee whiz,
it sure crossed my mind but I know Dr. Baker didn't ask me that
question. But I would just guess they all ask different ones.
Try to sit down and journal what happened during the eval, what
questions you were asked and your responses to them. This might
help. Then when you get to take another eval, GO TO A DIFFERENT
PSYCHOLOGIST! I'll ask my friend, Carolyn who she went to.
Please please keep being your encouraging, sweet self...stay on line
and keep posting! We are here to help you!
Love & hugs,
Jillll

Well my students and I danced at noon. I shared your before and after pictures and they thought you are totally beautiful...some of them could not believe it was the same person and they thought I was tricking them. I assured them that it was you and you not only was beautiful outside but inside too. One of my students even did an elaborate break dance. I told him I could break dance too but they would probably have another teacher for a while 'cause break dance for me was major bone problems.
Julie Williams
Math Teacher
Western Math, Science, and Technology Magnet High School

Hang in there Tammy you can beat this and keep a positive motivated attitude and you will get accepted.

Remember the saying "If the Lord brings you to it, He will bring you through it.

God Bless

Donna M.

Franny...You are in my thoughts and prayers!!! Did they not do

a biopsy in the docs office? Keep us informed at what's going on, OK!

God Bless,

Tammy
Fran Sauls <franinprayer@...

Dear Friends,
I need a prayer circle going for me. I found a lump in my right breast
a couple of days ago and I had to go today to have some test on it and
all the Doc. could say was that it needed to come out right away so I
will know in the next couple of days when they are gonna do the surgery.
Thanks and ((((((HUGS))))))
Franny
Dr.Dyer
12/18/2006
331/283/135

Hello Dear Franny,
I just had to respond to your email right away. Please know for sure,
you'll be in my thoughts and prayers as you go thru your biopsy. I
know a dear sweet lady named Momma Lu and she has a wonderful group of
prayer circle ladies. I am sending your email to her so there'll be
many prayers sent up for you! I would say you're in good hands.
Sending a BIG ILLINOIS HUG back to you. I know it's hard to wait for
your appointments/surgery date, but we are here to be with you. WE
CARE!
I am so pleased to read about your weightloss. You are doing so well.
Take care of yourself, Ms. Franny!
Love ya,
Jilllll

Hey guys...Kathy Hungerford called me today and informed me that I had failed the psych exam! Yes! Can you stand it? I just

couldn't believe what I was hearing as she was saying it to me.

So, my appointment has been cancelled with Dr. Dyer, until I can prove to them that I am psychologicly(?) stable enough to have the surgery. Kathy said that I needed to do these three things: 1) diet 2) support group 3) exercise She was real sweet on the phone and I really appreciate her calling me and talking to me, but all I could do was cry. I was so disappointed

in this news! Finially I thought things were working out for me.

I guess I should have know better. She also said that I was too

worried about dying during the surgery or anesthesia. And that

I needed to work on getting my mood changed too. This is the

psychiatrist, not Kathy. Kathy's telling me what the psychiatriatrist said. I have just had a lot of crap going on in my life here lately and the psychiatriatrist thinks that I need to get all of that straightened out in my head before I can have the surgery too. Thanks for listening to me ramble on! Love you guys!

Hugs to you all,

Tammy

Dear Friends,
I need a prayer circle going for me. I found a lump in my right breast
a couple of days ago and I had to go today to have some test on it and
all the Doc. could say was that it needed to come out right away so I
will know in the next couple of days when they are gonna do the surgery.
Thanks and ((((((HUGS))))))
Franny
Dr.Dyer
12/18/2006
331/283/135

Thank you Valerie.... Maybe that will solve our problem or at least some of it anyway.

Tammy
vln00 <vnash72@...

I found this on the group site. Read on down to the update from
yesterday. Maybe it helps explain the problem and hopefully it is
taken care of now.
Valerie

Goodness.....Jill did you see that first blog?? That woman had been having problems for 10 months!!! We would have done went crazy by then...lol!!! Talking about frustrated!!!

Hugs to all,

Tammy
Kathleen <javajunky06@...

Thank you Jill!
jyllyann1 <jyllyann@...

Wishing you a VERY HAPPY ANNIVERSARY OF YOUR BIRTH!
Enjoy your day....it's special just like you.
Love & Hugs,
Jillll

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

Hi Tammy,

I'm still here on the sidelines and I am still working a lot of hours. Things are going good and I do plan on doing the picture thing soon. Been too many irons in the fire here lately. Want to get Linda in there also. I'm trying to stay out of the glue but sometimes it doesn't work!

Catch Ya Later,

Steve
On Tue Jan 30 0:02 , Tammy Parker <bamagal4ever@...

Steve,
How's things been going with you? We don't hear much from you now, you must be working long hours still. Up to your elbows in glue, huh? Don't get stuck on anything by accident!! [INLINE] That would be my luck! We still haven't seen
any photos yet, what happened to them? [INLINE] Linda said that
you took alot during the holidays and would probably post some and we've been watching for one or two to show up, but none so far. Oh well, I guess I have bugged you enough for now. Take care and join us for the reunion in March if
you can. No excuses!!
God Bless,
Tammy

Thank you Kathy!
Kathleen <javajunky06@...

I really would sing to ya, but you wouldn't like it!
Dancing a jig at Noon in your honor!!!
Hope you enjoy your day!
Happy Birthday
Kathleen (Kathy) Gardner

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

Linda, this is in deed the home of Caterpillar Inc. World Wide. It's
really an interesting place to work. I feel very blessed to have
this opportunity.
Keep watching for those big YELLER tractors!
Have a great day,
Jillll

I found this on the group site. Read on down to the update from
yesterday. Maybe it helps explain the problem and hopefully it is
taken care of now.
Valerie

I don't know about everyone else, but I danced my little jig at noon
today in honor of Cathy. Even with the flu, it was pretty fun doing
it, I just wish I had been in the middle of Wal-mart instead of in the
middle of my living room. Oh well theres always next time. Hope
everyone had fun celebrating our Cathys birthday
Darlene

Wishing you a VERY HAPPY ANNIVERSARY OF YOUR BIRTH!
Enjoy your day....it's special just like you.
Love & Hugs,
Jillll

I really would sing to ya, but you wouldn't like it!

Dancing a jig at Noon in your honor!!!

Hope you enjoy your day!

Happy Birthday

Kathleen (Kathy) Gardner

CONGRADULATIONS AND MAY GOD BLESS YOU WITH MANY MORE BIRTHDAYS TO CELEBRATE!

Judy A

In March 2004 I was given a death sentence. My doctor informed me that due to my Super Morbid Obesity, I was going to die. Soon. She very bluntly said that it could happen while I was sitting in her office right then, the next day, or a year from thenbut definitely with in two years. I was only 34-years old.

The shock was overwhelming and mind-numbing as I tried to process what she was saying. She attempted another approach to make it even more firm. She theorized that I would probably make it to 35, but so sick that I would hardly enjoy it. She believed Id be darn lucky to make my 36^th birthday, and that I would DEFINITELY be dead by my 37^th Birthday.

This was my wake-up call, smack in the face, come-to-Jesus meeting, reality check. I had to do something and do it immediately. So I did. I had the Roux-en-Y GBP Surgery on December 20, 2004.

Now, 25 months out I am healthy. Ive lost 216lbs and 14 clothing sizes. All my obesity related conditions have resolved. Im thrilled to be alive and enjoying life. I still deal with some self-image issues, but overall my life is better than its ever been.

January 30^th, 2007 is my 37^th birthday. The one I was supposed to be dead by. Im not dead. Im alive and well and living life to the fullest. Thanks to God, CMC, Dr. Houston and his staff, I will live for years to come.

DEATH SENTENCE REVOKED! Ive been pardoned and am humbly moving forward, totally embracing my second chance at life.

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/

Thanks Diane I think I will try that.
Sandi
--- "Diane (DeForest) Woodring"

Franny & Linda O,
I am sending good thoughts and lots of prayers your way. I sincerely
pray that you'll both be feeling better with each new day!
Please know that you'll be thought of frequently by me!
Until we meet, take care and here's a hug from Illinois,
Jillll

Hi Julie,
I would gladly make a donation of some sort towards a scholarship.
There probably could be more than 2 people needing assistance.
God has blessed me and I would like to help someone get to attend the
retreat who normally couldn't afford it.
Let me know what transpires and I'll see what I can do.
Hope you are well...I know you're very busy! Take care.
I am looking forward to meeting you, Julie. Thanks for all of your
hard work. It's very much appreciated....wish I was closer.
Jillll

The word is spreading.....we ARE trying to get a couple of scholarships to help those who could otherwise not attend...HOWEVER, at this time we have nothing donated these are just plans. More will come when info is available.
Julie Williams
Math Teacher
Western Math, Science, and Technology Magnet High School

Hay Fran I live in LaVergne and current a menber of the Town center of Smyrna, when do you like to work out or just get together.

Donna T

Dr. Olsen

11/21/06

242/213
Fran Sauls <franinprayer@...

Does anyone live in Smyrna that would like to get together to exercise
or just anything? How about Murfreesboro or Lavergne? Looking for a
buddie!!!
Franny
Dr.Dyer
12/18/2006
331/283/135

Does anyone live in Smyrna that would like to get together to exercise
or just anything? How about Murfreesboro or Lavergne? Looking for a
buddie!!!
Franny
Dr.Dyer
12/18/2006
331/283/135

I sent this email on Friday so it was on the slow boat to China but
the good news is....it arrived!!!

Linda,
Where do you live?
Franny

This is a great loss for us.
Sorry to hear about this,
Diane Woodard

Update: I have spent hours of my personal and work time trying to figure out what the problem is which is causing this 'state of confusion' on our CMC website. Therefore, I am not one to give up.....BUT this morning, I am waving the white flag.

At my place of employment when we have a problem with our computers, we call our Help Desk to get it resolved. They usually resolve these issues immediately or a short time after the call is made.

I am finding it more difficult to keep up with the postings....some show up, some show up days after they were sent, some NEVER show up....on and on. It's hard for me to follow the lines of communication when they are jumping all around.

I am signing off until this is fixed. If the doctors are paying their good money to have this site, they aren't getting what 'they' paid for.....just my opinion.

I appreciate each and everyone of you....I truly care about each of you and hopefully soon we'll ALL be on the same page, getting the same postings and totally knowing what is happening at the same time.

Kathy H., I have given so much of my energy for 3 wks now...trying to figure out what the problem is....but it's obviously something that belongs to who owns the site. I will stop being a caretaker : - )))) Thank you for the help you have given trying to find a remedy for this situation.

Until then, I will not be replying or posting any emails. I SURRENDER!

Best wishes to all, have a great weekend...I have my little :* grandbaby :* girls this weekend so you know what I'll be doing! :x

Jilllllll

I wanted to update you with the following announcements.
Many of you know Debbie Thompson R.N. who was one of the founders of
this program. Debbie has given us her resignation and will be leaving
Centennial at the end of this week.We will miss her greatly. Debbie has
done much to help the cause of the Bariatric patient and she is a great
loss to us. We plan to send her off with a Open House this Friday 2-2-
07 from 12-4pm. Anyone interested is invited to join us.
As a result of the party we will need to move Dr. Frye's class to the
second floor of Womens Hospital in the childbirth education room. It is
across from the cafeteria. Please meet there at noon.
Finally, I would like to announce we now have the clothing for the
clothing exchange sorted and most of it is hanging. Please feel free to
browse at your convenience. The racks are near the enterance to the
classroom where DR. Frye's meetings are held. Thank you to everyone who
helped with this project. It has benn well appreciated so far.
Kathy H
Centennial

[INLINE] [INLINE] [INLINE] [INLINE]
jyllyann1 <jyllyann@...

I have NEVER had anyone express missing my postings like you just
did....now I felt like crying when I read your email to me. HOW
SWEET, KIND, and CONSIDERATE YOU ARE, MY DEAR!
I admit I was very frustrated that it has gone on this long....I am
really such an open and honest tell it like it is person so you can
understand why I 'waived the white flag'.....surrendering....this
darn Yankee was surrendering...oh my.
I feel like hopping on a plane and heading for Shelbyville so I can
give you a big Yankee hug for being so caring.....the world needs
more caring people like you. Please don't change.
I am soooo anxious to meet you, Tammy. Know that I care about you
and I care a lot!!!
Love ya,
Jillll

FUN! A SWAP-Meet!

Oh-- HERE YE, HERE YE! Donna T. is a BIG LOSER! When she walked into the meeting room Saturday, I DID NOT RECOGNIZE HER for a minute! "Weigh" to go Donna!
bigdawgok1 <bigdawgok1@...

Hi All, I was thinking about organizing a clothing exchange. And
would like to know if anyone out there would be interested in join
me. I was thinking everyone could bring between 10-15 items and
everyone would leave with 10-15 items and anything left goes home with
the owner or I can donate.
Thank you,
Donna T

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

Kim....Thank you! I had never heard that before either. That

was very helpful. Thanks for passing it on to us.

Tammy
kymip1378 <g3kpoole@...

I was doing a search on calories and came across this question that
sparked my intrest; I know some people can or can't handle drinking
things ice cold but this information is something I never knew.
Here is the link:
http://health.howstuffworks.com/question447.htm
Kim
Dyer
7/11/06
324/236/165(goal)

Hi All, I was thinking about organizing a clothing exchange. And
would like to know if anyone out there would be interested in join
me. I was thinking everyone could bring between 10-15 items and
everyone would leave with 10-15 items and anything left goes home with
the owner or I can donate.
Thank you,
Donna T

Does it count if I saw Donna Sommer in downtown Seattle, WA in
1999??? I think she's the disco queen or close to it....Last
dance...last chance for love....hmmmmmmmmm remember that one?

I have NEVER had anyone express missing my postings like you just
did....now I felt like crying when I read your email to me. HOW
SWEET, KIND, and CONSIDERATE YOU ARE, MY DEAR!
I admit I was very frustrated that it has gone on this long....I am
really such an open and honest tell it like it is person so you can
understand why I 'waived the white flag'.....surrendering....this
darn Yankee was surrendering...oh my.
I feel like hopping on a plane and heading for Shelbyville so I can
give you a big Yankee hug for being so caring.....the world needs
more caring people like you. Please don't change.
I am soooo anxious to meet you, Tammy. Know that I care about you
and I care a lot!!!
Love ya,
Jillll

Wowwww, watching 4 grandsons at one time! You are amazing me. I had
3 teenage sons and that made me the way I am today....WACKY &
FLAKEY. I think this is why I enjoy the little girls and pink for a
change. I sounds like you'll have one of those little pink frilly
girls joining the group soon. How sweet is that, grandma!
It sure is a change of pace, isn't it, Linda? They are so good but
it's just that we are getting older but the good news is at least we
are minus 'that nasty weight', I can keep up with them better now.
Wishing you a good week! Nice to hear from you.
Hugs from down right cold Illinois,
Jillll

I SENT THIS EMAIL ON FRIDAY MORNING EARLY AND IT JUST SHOWED UP
TODAY, MONDAY JANUARY 29TH....VERY INTERESTING!
HAVE A GREAT WEEK, MY FRIENDS,
JILLLLL

Hello, folks -- I don't stop in here much anymore, but see that there's
been trouble with receiving messages.
I've found that it's easier for me to go "no mail" and just read the
messages on the web -- then I can get them in chronological order, it's
much quicker to read them all than by opening individual e-mails, and
the e-mails don't fill up my in-box.
Just a suggestion ...
Diane (DeForest) Woodring
7/2001 -- Dr. Olsen

I was doing a search on calories and came across this question that
sparked my intrest; I know some people can or can't handle drinking
things ice cold but this information is something I never knew.
Here is the link:
http://health.howstuffworks.com/question447.htm
Kim
Dyer
7/11/06
324/236/165(goal)

Jill I am there with you I will have all 4 of my grandsons Friday nightand Saturday so I will be busy as a beaver they are ages 8,6,4,and 4 and if the other grandkids find out they are here I will have a total of 7 we have one more who is 2 months old but she is not old enough to holler yet lol

Linda

Franny

I feel it an honor to meet you today! It seem so much more real to have
a face with a name. I am glad we got to spend time together. I
consider you a friend and your name and your journey is now on my
prayer list. Now you are off and running, I can feel it coming!
Hopefully I will get to see you next time.
Linda Tidwell
Dr Houston/Lap Band/11/06/06
210/182/135

Update: I have spent hours of my personal and work time trying to
figure out what the problem is which is causing this 'state of
confusion' on our CMC website. Therefore, I am not one to give
up.....BUT this morning, I am waving the white flag.
At my place of employment when we have a problem with our computers,
we call our Help Desk to get it resolved. They usually resolve
these issues immediately or a short time after the call is made.
I am finding it more difficult to keep up with the postings....some
show up, some show up days after they were sent, some NEVER show
up....on and on. It's hard for me to follow the lines of
communication when they are jumping all around.
I am signing off until this is fixed. If the doctors are paying
their good money to have this site, they aren't getting what 'they'
paid for.....just my opinion.
I appreciate each and everyone of you....I truly care about each of
you and hopefully soon we'll ALL be on the same page, getting the
same postings and totally knowing what is happening at the same time.
Kathy H., I have given so much of my energy for 3 wks now...trying to
figure out what the problem is....but it's obviously something that
belongs to who owns the site. I will stop being a caretaker : - ))))
Thank you for the help you have given trying to find a remedy for
this situation.
Until then, I will not be replying or posting any emails. I
SURRENDER!
Best wishes to all, have a great weekend...I have my little grandbaby
girls this weekend so you know what I'll be doing!
Jilllllll

Hey guys,

Everyone was talking about Tropicana orangeade? Well Walmarts has this orange sunrise drink mix that actually tastes a little bit better than tropicana. It's walmarts brand of crystal light! (and it don't have any calories where orangeade does) They also have several other flavors. You can also take regular kool-aide and put splenda instead of sugar in it !

Franny-Dr.Dyer-12/18/2006-331/286/135

I want snow hope we get some soon .
Linda in 20 degree Hohenwald tonight

Hey Jill....It's just me from cold Shelbyville, Tn. hoping that you

are having a wonderful night. Are you getting any snow up there that you can send my way? We are supposed to get some and we did get a little bit this morning, but nothing stuck. It didn't really do enough to say it snowed, really! Hope you have a great week!

Tammy

I think the number of posts recorded proves that we're all out here and talking.

Today I got nearly 100! But I know some folks are still having trouble.

i got both of them Jill

Kathleen (Kathy) Gardner

Lap RNY Dr.Olsen

230/118

4/20/04

BUT NOT EVERYONE EVERYWHERE HAS RECEIVED ALL OF THE 1730. BUT WE COULD
GET CLOSE TO 2,000 BY THE END OF JANUARY....IF WE'RE REALLY GABBY!
WISHING EVERYONE A GREAT WEEK!
JILLLL

HI DEAR TAMMY,
HOW SWEET OF YOU TO TRY TO HELP SANDI....SHE JUST CALLED ME. I DON'T
THINK THIS HAS ANYTHING TO DO WITH THE BETA 'THING'.
DO ME A FAVOR....TRY THIS.
1) OPEN A NEW POST AND SEND A QUICK EMAIL TO ME. WHEN YOU PRESS SEND
TAKE NOTICE AS TO WHAT IS SHOWN YOUR SCREEN.
2) REPLY TO AN EXISITNG POST....AGAIN WHEN YOU PRESS SEND TAKE NOTICE
AS TO WHAT IS SHOWN ON YOUR SCREEN. IT IS TOTALLY DIFFERENT THEN WHAT
THE FIRST ONE SAID.
ONE WILL SAY IT'S BEEN POSTED WHICH GOES DIRECTLY TO OUR WEBSITE FOR
ALL OF US TO SEE.
THE OTHER WILL SAY ****For Members who have chosen to receive group
message****. TAMMY, I BELIEVE THAT LAST SENTENCE IS THE KEY TO THE
PROBLEM. JUST MY HUMBLE OPINION!!!!
HOPEFULLY, YOU'LL GET THIS. LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU THINK.
HUGS,
JILLLLL

What is this retreat and where will it be and is it for getting on track? nutrition ? what ? I guess I amcoming in on the tail end of the subject
Linda

Tammy ,

you just don't use BETA when it's offered in composing an e-mail or doing a post.

franny

HOW ABOUT A COMPUTER SESSION AT THE RETREAT TO SHOW US WHAT TO DO
WHEN WE ARE IN THIS MESS????
OKAY, I'LL SETTLE FOR MASSAGES!
JILLLL

It's ALWAYS sooooo good to see your posting as I know you and Tim had
a safe week. I can sing 18 wheels and a dozen roses just for you!!!
Sandi R. called me as she's trying to figure this mess out. I've
given up....I surrendered and raised the white flag.
Sending a couple big hugs your way....take care...have another good
week on the road!
Love ya back, girlfriend!
Jilllllll

Foundation garments for my sagging skin. Makeup, massages, ets.,all your ideas sound great

Frankie.
judydanthony <jabasketnurse@...

Julie and Judy have emailed abound
and we are lucky to have found
that vendors we could use at the retreat
could really be quite the treat.
Please give us ideas of who you would like to see
Maybe new shoes or maybe a massage or could it be
Vitamins and Minerals and Unjury
or maybe some pretty jewerly.
New foundations or garments tight
to help make us a prettier site
Please give us your ideas
of products that might help your fears
or of people or places you would like to visit
we surely do not want you to miss it
Now please hit you reply button
So we do not have to serve you mutton
I know I am not a poet
And now you too know it
(At least maybe you have smiled)
Judy A

I just sent a reply to you using the Beta 'thing' and this one isn't
the Beta. I am just checking to see if I am crazy....I am anxious to
know as I feel I am losing it !!!!!
Jilllll

Kathy....i'm thrilled to know someone...somewhere is getting my emails.
Thanks... more later.
hugs,
Jilllllll

Julie and Judy have emailed abound
and we are lucky to have found
that vendors we could use at the retreat
could really be quite the treat.
Please give us ideas of who you would like to see
Maybe new shoes or maybe a massage or could it be
Vitamins and Minerals and Unjury
or maybe some pretty jewerly.
New foundations or garments tight
to help make us a prettier site
Please give us your ideas
of products that might help your fears
or of people or places you would like to visit
we surely do not want you to miss it
Now please hit you reply button
So we do not have to serve you mutton
I know I am not a poet
And now you too know it
(At least maybe you have smiled)
Judy A

How do you get out of this BETA mess?? I am trying to help

Sandi and I don't know what to do and we are like the blind leading the blind!! Can someone please help!!

Desperate!

Tammy

Hi Sandi......from loser to another.....Blessings abound today. Good to hear from you.
Sandi <rlrsbaby@...

Hello Everyone, Hope all of you wonderful loooooosers are having a
blessed day. Please let me know if you get this email.
Sandi R

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

Hello Everyone, Hope all of you wonderful loooooosers are having a
blessed day. Please let me know if you get this email.
Sandi R

Diane....I would like to thank you for sharing this with me especially. I had an idea what "dumping" was, but this really

explains to me what it really is and what causes it. Now I will know how to avoid it after I have surgery.

Thanks Again,

Tammy
dianekwoodard <diane.richard@...

I'm looking through my collection of articles today and found this
one on dumping. I don't remember where I originally found it so
unfortunatly I cannot give proper credit. My apologies for that.
DUMPING SYNDROME DEFINED, EXPLAINED, AND AVOIDABLE!
The weight loss that is achieved through the RNY appears to be
primarily dependent upon the removal of the pyloric valve, leaving
the individual without a regulator of food movement into the small
intestine. This results in the well-known phenomena called "dumping
syndrome" which can cause an individual to feel sick or even faint.
It can also cause you to sweat, shake, feel tired, and sleepy.
Rapid gastric emptying, or dumping syndrome, happens when the lower
end of the small intestine (jejunum) fills too quickly with
undigested food from the stomach. "Early" dumping begins during or
right after a meal. Symptoms of early dumping include nausea,
vomiting, bloating, diarrhea, and shortness of breath.
"Late" dumping happens 1 to 3 hours after eating. Symptoms of late
dumping include weakness, sweating, and dizziness. Many people have
both types.
Stomach surgery is the main cause of dumping syndrome because surgery
may damage the system that controls digestion. Treatment includes
changes in eating habits and medication. People who have dumping
syndrome need to eat several small meals a day that are low in
carbohydrates and should drink liquids between meals, not with them.
It is imperative to the Roux En Y or other procedural gastric bypass
patient that they follow their diet plan to reduce the risk factor of
Dumping Syndrome. Many people equate the term solely to be spasmodic
fits of diarrhea, when that is merely one of the symptoms of a more
intensified unpleasant experience. Dumping syndrome is usually
divided into "early" and "late" phases - the two phases have separate
physiologic causes and shall be described separately.
In practical fact, a patient usually experiences a combination of
these events and there is no clear-cut division between them. Early
dumping is caused by the high osmolarity of simple carbohydrates in
the bowel. The various types of sugar all have small molecules, so
that a gram of (for example) sucrose has MANY more molecules than a
gram of protein, creating a higher concentration (number of molecules
per cc) from simple sugars than from other foods. This matters
because, inside the body, fluid shifts will generally go toward the
higher concentration of molecules. So, if a patient consumes a bite
of milk chocolate (lots of sugar), when it gets to the Roux limb it
will quickly "suck" a significant amount of fluid into the bowel.
This rapid filling of the small bowel causes it to be stretched
(which causes cramping pain). This also causes the activation of
hormonal and nerve responses that cause the heart to race
(palpitations) and cause the individual to become clammy and sweaty.
Vomiting or diarrhea may follow as the intestine tries to quickly rid
itself of this "irritant."
Late dumping has to do with the blood sugar level. The small bowel is
very effective in absorbing sugar, so that the rapid absorption of a
relatively small amount of sugar can cause the glucose level in the
blood to "spike" upward. The pancreas responds to this glucose
challenge by "cranking up" its output of insulin. Unfortunately, the
sugar that started the whole cycle was such a small amount that it
does not sustain the increase in blood glucose, which tends to fall
back down at about the time the insulin surge really gets going.
These factors combine to produce hypoglycemia (low blood sugar),
which causes the individual to feel weak, sleepy, and profoundly
fatigued. Late dumping is the mechanism by which sugar intake can
create low blood sugar, and it is also a way for gastric bypass
patients to get into a vicious cycle of eating. If the patient takes
in sugar or a food that is closely related to sugar (simple
carbohydrates like rice, pasta, potatoes) they will experience some
degree of hypoglycemia in the hour or two after eating.
The hypoglycemia stimulates appetite, and it's easy to see where that
is going.... The reason that sugar does not cause dumping in non-
operated people is that the stomach, pancreas, and liver work
together to prepare nutrients (or sugar) before they reach the small
intestine for absorption. The stomach serves as a reservoir that
releases food downstream only at a controlled rate, avoiding sudden
large influxes of sugar that can occur after a Roux En Y. The
released food is also mixed with stomach acid, bile, and pancreatic
juice to control the chemical makeup of the stuff that goes
downstream and avoid all the effects outlined above.
Obviously, surgeons consider dumping syndrome to be a beneficial
effect of gastric bypass -it seems to be important to provide quick
and reliable negative feedback for intake of the "wrong" foods. In
practice, most patients do NOT experience full-blown dumping more
than once or twice. Most simply say that they have "lost their taste"
for sweets. Of course, this is always a great topic to ask patients
about directly, so you may want to ask about it at our support group
in person, or in a support group online.
It is an unpleasant side effect of this surgical procedure,
experiencing it means one simple thing; you are not following your
prescribed diet, and unless you do, dumping syndrome is going to
become a major part of your life.
Do yourself, and your body a favor and follow the doctor's orders, to
the letter.

Tammy,

yes my hair is natural curly and i use to hate it but don't no more. i guess it growed on me.lol Sorry about not talking about pics but i hate them of course! but thank you!

Franny

I want to play...I am working....Trying to get all my student torture ready for the week and Have a pile ..A GREAT BIG pile of papers to grade.
Kathleen <javajunky06@...

I agree where is everybody?
Are you gone for the day or just out to play?
Kathy G.

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

[INLINE] Franny [INLINE]

Why didn't you tell us that you had posted your pic? It's a good

one! What a pretty woman you are! Is your hair natural curly?

I wish mine was, my sisters is and she hates it. Oh well, we cain't have everything. You just keep posting those pics and watch yourself MELT right before your very eyes!! [INLINE]

Hugs to you,

Tammy

Hey Karen,

We have missed your postings!! How have you been doing?

Hope all has been going well for you.

Tammy
Lee & Karen Keen <keens@...

Hey Cathy, where did you find these shirts. I want to check them out too. Can't wait to see them.

Karen
Dr. Olsen
11/29/05
256/171/130

Suggestions for guest speakers:
Michelle the "Vitalady" on vitamins
Evelyn Frye on head issues
One of the Biggest Loser Trainers for exercise
One of the surgeons to talk about revisions (for those that may be
interested)
I'll keep on thinking,
diane woodard