new to group

[Guest guest]

Welcome Sue- Congrats and best wishes to you

Janet

308- 218

12/20/00

[Guest guest]

Sue,

So happy to have you with us! And a BIG CONGRATULATIONS

on your weight loss... You are only a month and 1 day ahead of me (surgery

date), but Girl, your weight loss is incredible! Isn't it great?

in OK

MGB 3/29/01 Dr. R

303/218 as of today

-85 pounds

[Guest guest]

Are you coming to the picnic?????

New to Group

Hi -

I just joined the group today an am so excited to be

in touch with other MGBers again. I had my surgery

2/28/01 and Praise God and Dr. R I have lost 112

pounds (as of July 13th). I make myself wait to weigh

in when I go for check ups at my doctors office so

that I don't start obsessing about weighing. It was

very helpful in the beginning anyway.

I would love to talk to any of my littermates that are

on the list.

Can't wait to get to know all of you.

Sue

364/252 - 2/28/01

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Welcome Sue!

Congrats on the terrific weightloss!

HUGS

in ark

[Guest guest]

No - I live in Peoria, Illinois and have not had a

chance to plan a trip. Hopefully I can come to

another event.

--- Vellucci <LINDA.VELLUCCI@...>

wrote:

> Are you coming to the picnic?????

>

> New to Group

>

>

> Hi -

>

> I just joined the group today an am so excited to be

> in touch with other MGBers again. I had my surgery

> 2/28/01 and Praise God and Dr. R I have lost 112

> pounds (as of July 13th). I make myself wait to

> weigh

> in when I go for check ups at my doctors office so

> that I don't start obsessing about weighing. It was

> very helpful in the beginning anyway.

>

> I would love to talk to any of my littermates that

> are

> on the list.

>

> Can't wait to get to know all of you.

>

> Sue

> 364/252 - 2/28/01

>

>

>

> __________________________________________________

>

[Guest guest]

Welcome, Sue!

You've got a lot of catching up to do..

You'll see there's a picnic in the planning stages!

Sid Sutherland

MGB 12/01/00

-80ish

New to Group

> Hi -

>

> I just joined the group today an am so excited to be

> in touch with other MGBers again. I had my surgery

> 2/28/01 and Praise God and Dr. R I have lost 112

> pounds (as of July 13th). I make myself wait to weigh

> in when I go for check ups at my doctors office so

> that I don't start obsessing about weighing. It was

> very helpful in the beginning anyway.

>

> I would love to talk to any of my littermates that are

> on the list.

>

> Can't wait to get to know all of you.

>

> Sue

> 364/252 - 2/28/01

>

>

>

> __________________________________________________

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Sue,

I was almost your littermate! Dr. R. did my surgery on 2/26. I guess I went

home the day before you came. Sorry I missed you but was happy to be well

enough to go home after one night. I started out at 301 and am now 210, so

that's 91 lbs. for me. You have done really great!!!

Robin

Sue Siefferman wrote:

> Hi -

>

> I just joined the group today an am so excited to be

> in touch with other MGBers again. I had my surgery

> 2/28/01 and Praise God and Dr. R I have lost 112

> pounds (as of July 13th). I make myself wait to weigh

> in when I go for check ups at my doctors office so

> that I don't start obsessing about weighing. It was

> very helpful in the beginning anyway.

>

> I would love to talk to any of my littermates that are

> on the list.

>

> Can't wait to get to know all of you.

>

> Sue

> 364/252 - 2/28/01

>

> __________________________________________________

>

[Guest guest]

Wow - it is just in the planning stages? When is it

tentatively planned for?

--- Sid Sutherland <ssutherland@...> wrote:

> Welcome, Sue!

> You've got a lot of catching up to do..

> You'll see there's a picnic in the planning stages!

>

> Sid Sutherland

> MGB 12/01/00

> -80ish

>

> New to Group

>

>

> > Hi -

> >

> > I just joined the group today an am so excited to

> be

> > in touch with other MGBers again. I had my

> surgery

> > 2/28/01 and Praise God and Dr. R I have lost 112

> > pounds (as of July 13th). I make myself wait to

> weigh

> > in when I go for check ups at my doctors office so

> > that I don't start obsessing about weighing. It

> was

> > very helpful in the beginning anyway.

> >

> > I would love to talk to any of my littermates that

> are

> > on the list.

> >

> > Can't wait to get to know all of you.

> >

> > Sue

> > 364/252 - 2/28/01

> >

> >

> >

> > __________________________________________________

> >

[Guest guest]

I think the fact that I started larger than most

helped me to lose so much fast. It also took me a

while to get used to my new stomach and I had problems

keeping food down for awhile. It seemed like I lived

on fruitjuice popsicles. I don't care if I ever see

another one. ha ha ha I'm doing great now. I am still

careful with what I choose to eat, but I have been

able to add many new foods lately. It has really been

a blessing.

--- Robin Gaskins <beachteach@...> wrote:

> Hi Sue,

>

> I was almost your littermate! Dr. R. did my surgery

> on 2/26. I guess I went

> home the day before you came. Sorry I missed you

> but was happy to be well

> enough to go home after one night. I started out at

> 301 and am now 210, so

> that's 91 lbs. for me. You have done really

> great!!!

>

> Robin

>

> Sue Siefferman wrote:

>

> > Hi -

> >

> > I just joined the group today an am so excited to

> be

> > in touch with other MGBers again. I had my

> surgery

> > 2/28/01 and Praise God and Dr. R I have lost 112

> > pounds (as of July 13th). I make myself wait to

> weigh

> > in when I go for check ups at my doctors office so

> > that I don't start obsessing about weighing. It

> was

> > very helpful in the beginning anyway.

> >

> > I would love to talk to any of my littermates that

> are

> > on the list.

> >

> > Can't wait to get to know all of you.

> >

> > Sue

> > 364/252 - 2/28/01

> >

> > __________________________________________________

> >

[Guest guest]

Check www.clos.net for all the picnic information!

in GA

New to Group

> >

> >

> > > Hi -

> > >

> > > I just joined the group today an am so excited to

> > be

> > > in touch with other MGBers again. I had my

> > surgery

> > > 2/28/01 and Praise God and Dr. R I have lost 112

> > > pounds (as of July 13th). I make myself wait to

> > weigh

> > > in when I go for check ups at my doctors office so

> > > that I don't start obsessing about weighing. It

> > was

> > > very helpful in the beginning anyway.

> > >

> > > I would love to talk to any of my littermates that

> > are

> > > on the list.

> > >

> > > Can't wait to get to know all of you.

> > >

> > > Sue

> > > 364/252 - 2/28/01

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > > __________________________________________________

> > >

[Guest guest]

It is definately incredible. I can't believe the

difference. I feel like me again in one way but

better - do you know what I mean? I make much better

choices for myself now emotionally and physically. I

can't wait for the next 100 pounds to come off. It

has even made a difference with my children. I have

13 year old twins (a boy and a girl). Neither of my

kids were fat but they were starting to pick up some

weight. My daughter, Brittany has lost probably 15

pounds just because of the way we eat now. We have

fruit for snacks. I crave fruits and vegetables so we

always have a large selection of them. My son had

even less to lose and has lost about 5 pounds. The

increased activity has probably helped also. I woke

them up at 7:00 am one Saturday morning so that we

could wash down window sills and base boards. (They

weren't too sure they appreciated this New mom that

morning) ha ha ha It makes me feel so good to know

how proud they both are of me. I don't have to tell

friends anymore how much I've lost - they say " Doesn't

she look great - she has lost ___ (whatever the amount

is). The whole experience is one I would never trade

for anything. Sorry I guess this got kind of long.

Sue

--- DaddysDolly0928@... wrote:

> Sue,

>

> So happy to have you with us! And a BIG

> CONGRATULATIONS

> on your weight loss... You are only a month and 1

> day ahead of me (surgery date), but Girl, your

> weight loss is incredible! Isn't it great?

>

> in OK

> MGB 3/29/01 Dr. R

> 303/218 as of today

> -85 pounds

>

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Sue, You're not too far from me. I live in Demotte Indiana that's about an hour

and a half from Kankakee Il. Maybe we'll drive about 1/2 way for both and get

together for some lunch or something!

Trudy )

New to Group

>

>

> Hi -

>

> I just joined the group today an am so excited to be

> in touch with other MGBers again. I had my surgery

> 2/28/01 and Praise God and Dr. R I have lost 112

> pounds (as of July 13th). I make myself wait to

> weigh

> in when I go for check ups at my doctors office so

> that I don't start obsessing about weighing. It was

> very helpful in the beginning anyway.

>

> I would love to talk to any of my littermates that

> are

> on the list.

>

> Can't wait to get to know all of you.

>

> Sue

> 364/252 - 2/28/01

>

>

>

> __________________________________________________

>

[Guest guest]

wow Sue!!!!!!

I just realized how much weight you have lost in such a short amount of time!!

Hurray for you girl!! I hope you are feeling just fine too, no physical

problems?

Trudy )

New to Group

Hi -

I just joined the group today an am so excited to be

in touch with other MGBers again. I had my surgery

2/28/01 and Praise God and Dr. R I have lost 112

pounds (as of July 13th). I make myself wait to weigh

in when I go for check ups at my doctors office so

that I don't start obsessing about weighing. It was

very helpful in the beginning anyway.

I would love to talk to any of my littermates that are

on the list.

Can't wait to get to know all of you.

Sue

364/252 - 2/28/01

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

That sounds great - Let me know when

--- Alan Strong <comic@...> wrote:

> Sue, You're not too far from me. I live in Demotte

> Indiana that's about an hour and a half from

> Kankakee Il. Maybe we'll drive about 1/2 way for

> both and get together for some lunch or something!

> Trudy )

> New to Group

> >

> >

> > Hi -

> >

> > I just joined the group today an am so excited

> to be

> > in touch with other MGBers again. I had my

> surgery

> > 2/28/01 and Praise God and Dr. R I have lost 112

> > pounds (as of July 13th). I make myself wait to

> > weigh

> > in when I go for check ups at my doctors office

> so

> > that I don't start obsessing about weighing. It

> was

> > very helpful in the beginning anyway.

> >

> > I would love to talk to any of my littermates

> that

> > are

> > on the list.

> >

> > Can't wait to get to know all of you.

> >

> > Sue

> > 364/252 - 2/28/01

> >

> >

> >

> >

> __________________________________________________

> >

[Guest guest]

I had some problems for awhile, but everything seems

to be coming around now. I feel great - just a little

too anxious to get the rest of it off. - Personality

flaw I guess. ha ha ha

--- Alan Strong <comic@...> wrote:

> wow Sue!!!!!!

> I just realized how much weight you have lost in

> such a short amount of time!!

> Hurray for you girl!! I hope you are feeling just

> fine too, no physical problems?

> Trudy )

> New to Group

>

>

> Hi -

>

> I just joined the group today an am so excited to

> be

> in touch with other MGBers again. I had my

> surgery

> 2/28/01 and Praise God and Dr. R I have lost 112

> pounds (as of July 13th). I make myself wait to

> weigh

> in when I go for check ups at my doctors office so

> that I don't start obsessing about weighing. It

> was

> very helpful in the beginning anyway.

>

> I would love to talk to any of my littermates that

> are

> on the list.

>

> Can't wait to get to know all of you.

>

> Sue

> 364/252 - 2/28/01

>

>

>

> __________________________________________________

>

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 8/7/01 3:57:43 PM, sue_n_bb@... writes:

<<No - I live in Peoria, Illinois and have not had a

chance to plan a trip. Hopefully I can come to

another event.>>

Sue,

Welcome to the Post-Op group! I had to respond when you said you live in

Peoria...I live north of you... up in Freeport. Are you sure you can't make

it to the picnic? I am just starting to make my plans for it. We have a

good sized IL MGB support group that gets together once in a while....we are

in the planning stages for our next meeting. (We usually meet in the

LaSalle-Peru area.)

Tricia in IL

[Guest guest]

that was a great post. i know how much kids pick up from their

parent's habits. good job, girl!

xoxox

S in VA

> > Sue,

> >

> > So happy to have you with us! And a BIG

> > CONGRATULATIONS

> > on your weight loss... You are only a month and 1

> > day ahead of me (surgery date), but Girl, your

> > weight loss is incredible! Isn't it great?

> >

> > in OK

> > MGB 3/29/01 Dr. R

> > 303/218 as of today

> > -85 pounds

> >

>

>

> __________________________________________________

>

[Guest guest]

Welcome Sue!

Congrats on the terrific weight loss!!

Tonya in MN

3-28-01 Dr. R.

New to Group

Hi -

I just joined the group today an am so excited to be

in touch with other MGBers again. I had my surgery

2/28/01 and Praise God and Dr. R I have lost 112

pounds (as of July 13th). I make myself wait to weigh

in when I go for check ups at my doctors office so

that I don't start obsessing about weighing. It was

very helpful in the beginning anyway.

I would love to talk to any of my littermates that are

on the list.

Can't wait to get to know all of you.

Sue

364/252 - 2/28/01

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Welcome to the group and I know you'll enjoy being here.We are also

having a Christmas banquet/party on Dec.15 at the Radisson Governors

Inn so maybe you can plan for that or the picnic for next year.Again

welcome aboard and hold on for the ride of your life.

[Guest guest]

Hi Tricia, I can see what I can do, but I doubt that

I can make the picnic because of it being busy season

at work and trying to get over the financial crunch of

having my surgery earlier this year. Please let me

know when the next meeting in the LaSalle Peru area

is. I would be very interested in attending. I have

spoken to Betty Pappas in the past but was unable to

attend the meetings she emailed me about.

Glad to hear from a fellow Illinoian.

Sue

--- tricia810@... wrote:

>

> In a message dated 8/7/01 3:57:43 PM,

> sue_n_bb@... writes:

>

> <<No - I live in Peoria, Illinois and have not had a

> chance to plan a trip. Hopefully I can come to

> another event.>>

>

> Sue,

> Welcome to the Post-Op group! I had to respond when

> you said you live in

> Peoria...I live north of you... up in Freeport. Are

> you sure you can't make

> it to the picnic? I am just starting to make my

> plans for it. We have a

> good sized IL MGB support group that gets together

> once in a while....we are

> in the planning stages for our next meeting. (We

> usually meet in the

> LaSalle-Peru area.)

>

> Tricia in IL

>

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

On Thu, 6 Dec 2001, dedeyoung wrote:

> would make a good spy. But it didn't work. I would really like to be

> diagnosed. If there's a way to have this done please let me know.

If I had to make a guess I would say diastrophic, since I think we tend to

have the worst hands. But that is just a shot in the dark. Do you have a

photo that you could post to the list's photos web page? Perhaps one that

includes your hands?

Dave

[Guest guest]

WOW #1500 that is so cool. Congrats and have fun on your journey!!

aW

-- New to group

I had the Mini-Gastric bypass with one of my favorite guys, Dr

Rutledge the 4th of Oct. I was # 1500. Flew home to Tucson the 9th. The

eleventh had out of state company come in until Monday. Wednesday got a call

from Texas that my aunt had died. Mom and I drove to Texas for the funeral.

I

had business to take care of about 250 miles from Lubbock also, which took

several days. We finally got home last night. I can't believe my first month

is up next Monday! Wow where did it go. I feel good, except from being tired

from the 6500 mile trips this month. Have had no problems what so ever. Glad

to be on the other side. Hugs to all Barbara in Tucson 350/?

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 12/18/2002 7:16:26 PM Eastern Standard Time, snacks@... writes:

i'm new to this group as well. i was wondering if any one has had any experience in the new york area with doctors

Hello Didi, and welcome. I used to live in NY, that's where most of the damage they fixed in my ear on Friday was done. I can't recommend a specific doctor (not that guy anyhow!) & don't know where in NY you are. Westchester County Medical Center has an affiliated pediatrics specialty group, also affiliated with Cornell's Medical College, that did a great job with my son's adenoids/sinus issues (I'm the one w/ bad ears). Here's the biggie - please consider seeking out an otologist, preferably a pediatric otologist, rather than an ENT. They have more training & experience. Check with your nearest teaching hospital. Best of luck.

[Guest guest]

Hi, didi.

Where do you live in New York? The Children's Hearing Institute in NYC would be

a good place to start. Dr. Simon Parisier is the founder of the Institute and

he and his partner, Dr. Tony Albino are doing research on cholesteatoma. I'm

sure either one of them would be able to refer you to an experienced pediatric

ENT.

Best of luck,

Terri

>

> From: " bakingforhealth " <snacks@...>

> Date: 2002/12/18 Wed PM 07:12:44 EST

> <cholesteatoma >

> Subject: new to group

>

>

> --hi,

>

> i'm new to this group as well. i was wondering if any one has had any

experience in the new york area with doctors. i've just started looking aroung

for an ent for my son . i dont know if i should use a pediatric ent or just a

regular one. i just want to find someone who is very experienced with the

surgery.any info would be really appreciated.

>

> didi---

>

>

--hi,

i'm new to this group as well. i was wondering if any one has had any experience in the new york area with doctors. i've just started looking aroung for an ent for my son . i dont know if i should use a pediatric ent or just a regular one. i just want to find someone who is very experienced with the surgery.any info would be really appreciated.

didi---

[Guest guest]

thanks alot for the response. i'm in new york city. so you recommend a pediatric otologist. why do you think its better tha a regular otologist? i would think the regular otologist would be doing more operations. do c-toma occur more frequently in children? this is all so new to me (and scary!)

thanks,

didi

Hello Didi, and welcome. I used to live in NY, that's where most of the damage they fixed in my ear on Friday was done. I can't recommend a specific doctor (not that guy anyhow!) & don't know where in NY you are. Westchester County Medical Center has an affiliated pediatrics specialty group, also affiliated with Cornell's Medical College, that did a great job with my son's adenoids/sinus issues (I'm the one w/ bad ears). Here's the biggie - please consider seeking out an otologist, preferably a pediatric otologist, rather than an ENT. They have more training & experience. Check with your nearest teaching hospital. Best of luck.