Guest guest Posted January 27, 2004 Report Share Posted January 27, 2004 tess im cindy how did you come to this decision and what all did you think about i too have had that thought but wasnt so sure how to go about it please let me know ty god bless you hugs cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 27, 2004 Report Share Posted January 27, 2004 it sounds like you have weighrd all your options and are going into it with eyes open and being very alert. i hope it brings you health and happiness. kathy in il Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 28, 2004 Report Share Posted January 28, 2004 Tess,....I am glad to hear from you, I have been thinking of you. You have been busy I know with the decision on the surgery. I think it is a good idea, you have done a lot of research, and it's something that can change your life for the better. You are on the right track, so just stay on it, and just go forward. You are in my prayers dear, and please keep us informed, take care Tawny > Hi Sweet People...I am sorry I haven't been much of a support lately. > Please know you all are in my prayers daily, as well as my heart. > > I've made the decision to have bariatric surgery. Of course, there are > doctors to see, and insurance, and ultimately God's will ~ which I want > more than anything. But I feel very positive in proceeding forward. > > I am doing all my daily exercising, keeping my food journal up, and > going to support groups on-line and face2face. > I learned so much through my hysterectomy how even small changes for the > better in your health can be vital when approaching surgery. > > I know this will not eliminate the RA, PsA, or FMS, but the stress > coming off my body has got to help. > > Contrary to lots of misinformation, you don't have to starve or not eat > foods you like. The surgery provides an approximately 2 year window > where your body is in a weight loss mode. In those 2 years, you have to > gain more skills in healthy eating, exercising, and understanding the > emotional aspect of becoming morbidly obese. During the first few > months post-surgery, you slowly begin to eat, with the emphasis on > protein. As time goes on, you add other foods, seeing what works and > what doesn't. The amounts are small, but after about 2 years you can > eat a full small-average meal. For some, the emphasis is on 6 smaller > meals per day, and the calories can be generous. Getting in neccesary > amounts of water is vital. You can continue to lose weight after 2 > years, but usually more slowly. > > There are supplements you MUST take for the rest of your life - vitamins > ADEK, B complex, then iron and calcium - others per doctor's orders. > This is true especially for the surgery I think is right for me which > combines both some restriction (smaller stomach) and some malabsorbtion. > > I have a very sensible goal weight of 180 that both my pcp and I agree > on. That can be changed if need be. > > I hope you will continue to pray for me regarding this. I have no > delusions that this will be a " walk in the park " , but I believe I really > am ready. > > I'll be happy to answer any questions or listen to any concerns at > anytime. > > I love you all dearly, and am grateful you are my family. > > Hugs & hope & love... > > Tess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 28, 2004 Report Share Posted January 28, 2004 Tess- Good luck to you through all of this. I look forward to hearing a first hand account of how everything goes and how you feel. You definitely deserve to feel better physically and emotionally! I'm rooting for you.....Cary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 28, 2004 Report Share Posted January 28, 2004 My thoughts and prayers are with you Tess. Keep us informed. Noreen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 28, 2004 Report Share Posted January 28, 2004 Dear, dear, tess... I am very sure this is a decision you did not come to without a long and hard deliberation, study, and research. I wish you the best and with your positive attitude you will come out on top. Will be rooting for you all the way... (((HUGS))) prayers and love, Jan [ ] my decision Hi Sweet People...I am sorry I haven't been much of a support lately. Please know you all are in my prayers daily, as well as my heart. I've made the decision to have bariatric surgery. Of course, there are doctors to see, and insurance, and ultimately God's will ~ which I want more than anything. But I feel very positive in proceeding forward. I am doing all my daily exercising, keeping my food journal up, and going to support groups on-line and face2face. I learned so much through my hysterectomy how even small changes for the better in your health can be vital when approaching surgery. I know this will not eliminate the RA, PsA, or FMS, but the stress coming off my body has got to help. Contrary to lots of misinformation, you don't have to starve or not eat foods you like. The surgery provides an approximately 2 year window where your body is in a weight loss mode. In those 2 years, you have to gain more skills in healthy eating, exercising, and understanding the emotional aspect of becoming morbidly obese. During the first few months post-surgery, you slowly begin to eat, with the emphasis on protein. As time goes on, you add other foods, seeing what works and what doesn't. The amounts are small, but after about 2 years you can eat a full small-average meal. For some, the emphasis is on 6 smaller meals per day, and the calories can be generous. Getting in neccesary amounts of water is vital. You can continue to lose weight after 2 years, but usually more slowly. There are supplements you MUST take for the rest of your life - vitamins ADEK, B complex, then iron and calcium - others per doctor's orders. This is true especially for the surgery I think is right for me which combines both some restriction (smaller stomach) and some malabsorbtion. I have a very sensible goal weight of 180 that both my pcp and I agree on. That can be changed if need be. I hope you will continue to pray for me regarding this. I have no delusions that this will be a " walk in the park " , but I believe I really am ready. I'll be happy to answer any questions or listen to any concerns at anytime. I love you all dearly, and am grateful you are my family. Hugs & hope & love... Tess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 28, 2004 Report Share Posted January 28, 2004 Tess, Whoo Hooo. On your decision!!! You go girl! I am also going to have weigh loss surgery done as soon as I start getting my disability checks. The lack of finances has been keeping me from having it done. I need to have a car to travel the 4 hours to the medical center and docs that are the masters at this. I plan to have Lap-band. I am too chicken for the other type. I am 100 lbs over weight and look forward to being healther and more active once this is all said and done. Here is a wonderful website I found for those contemplating weight loss surgery: www.obesityhelp.com I started doing research for my surgery two years ago and make my decision last year in February. Then came the hard part finding a good doctor that I felt comfortable with. I found one and they moved offices and nolong accepted my insurance..so I had to start all over again. I found another great doc that has done surgery on many in my area. Only problem is he is in Dallas, TX four hours away!!! So I will stick with him and god willing I will be on my way too. Toni In a message dated 1/28/04 6:32:41 AM Central Standard Time, writes: > Message: 10 > Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2004 16:23:28 -0800 (PST) > From: tess_northwest@... > Subject: my decision > > Hi Sweet People...I am sorry I haven't been much of a support lately. > Please know you all are in my prayers daily, as well as my heart. > > I've made the decision to have bariatric surgery. Of course, there are > doctors to see, and insurance, and ultimately God's will ~ which I want > more than anything. But I feel very positive in proceeding forward. > > I am doing all my daily exercising, keeping my food journal up, and > going to support groups on-line and face2face. > I learned so much through my hysterectomy how even small changes for the > better in your health can be vital when approaching surgery. > > I know this will not eliminate the RA, PsA, or FMS, but the stress > coming off my body has got to help. > > Contrary to lots of misinformation, you don't have to starve or not eat > foods you like. The surgery provides an approximately 2 year window > where your body is in a weight loss mode. In those 2 years, you have to > gain more skills in healthy eating, exercising, and understanding the > emotional aspect of becoming morbidly obese. During the first few > months post-surgery, you slowly begin to eat, with the emphasis on > protein. As time goes on, you add other foods, seeing what works and > what doesn't. The amounts are small, but after about 2 years you can > eat a full small-average meal. For some, the emphasis is on 6 smaller > meals per day, and the calories can be generous. Getting in neccesary > amounts of water is vital. You can continue to lose weight after 2 > years, but usually more slowly. > > There are supplements you MUST take for the rest of your life - vitamins > ADEK, B complex, then iron and calcium - others per doctor's orders. > This is true especially for the surgery I think is right for me which > combines both some restriction (smaller stomach) and some malabsorbtion. > > I have a very sensible goal weight of 180 that both my pcp and I agree > on. That can be changed if need be. > > I hope you will continue to pray for me regarding this. I have no > delusions that this will be a " walk in the park " , but I believe I really > am ready. > > I'll be happy to answer any questions or listen to any concerns at > anytime. > > I love you all dearly, and am grateful you are my family. > > Hugs & hope & love... > > Tess > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 28, 2004 Report Share Posted January 28, 2004 Hi Tess, I add my best wishes and prayers as always! You have done your usual thorough research again and even though something unexpected may or may not come up, you will be able to handle it with the strength that you show to all of us with your every day life. It is a life altering decision that you have undertaken once again, but I will be here for you with my prayers and best wishes along with the rest of your on-line family. You are one special lady and any decision that you make I know is not a hasty decision. I am sure that more doctors wish that they had patiens like you. Please keep us posted as your surgery date gets closer. Angel hugs flying your way from a cool Florida today. Love, Debs in FL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 28, 2004 Report Share Posted January 28, 2004 Tess, I know you have researched this very well and are going into it well informed. I wish you the best of luck with the surgery and the life changes that face you. Having so much support will help you so much. Are you planning on doing this soon? a > Hi Sweet People...I am sorry I haven't been much of a support lately. > Please know you all are in my prayers daily, as well as my heart. > > I've made the decision to have bariatric surgery. Of course, there are > doctors to see, and insurance, and ultimately God's will ~ which I want > more than anything. But I feel very positive in proceeding forward. > > I am doing all my daily exercising, keeping my food journal up, and > going to support groups on-line and face2face. > I learned so much through my hysterectomy how even small changes for the > better in your health can be vital when approaching surgery. > > I know this will not eliminate the RA, PsA, or FMS, but the stress > coming off my body has got to help. > > Contrary to lots of misinformation, you don't have to starve or not eat > foods you like. The surgery provides an approximately 2 year window > where your body is in a weight loss mode. In those 2 years, you have to > gain more skills in healthy eating, exercising, and understanding the > emotional aspect of becoming morbidly obese. During the first few > months post-surgery, you slowly begin to eat, with the emphasis on > protein. As time goes on, you add other foods, seeing what works and > what doesn't. The amounts are small, but after about 2 years you can > eat a full small-average meal. For some, the emphasis is on 6 smaller > meals per day, and the calories can be generous. Getting in neccesary > amounts of water is vital. You can continue to lose weight after 2 > years, but usually more slowly. > > There are supplements you MUST take for the rest of your life - vitamins > ADEK, B complex, then iron and calcium - others per doctor's orders. > This is true especially for the surgery I think is right for me which > combines both some restriction (smaller stomach) and some malabsorbtion. > > I have a very sensible goal weight of 180 that both my pcp and I agree > on. That can be changed if need be. > > I hope you will continue to pray for me regarding this. I have no > delusions that this will be a " walk in the park " , but I believe I really > am ready. > > I'll be happy to answer any questions or listen to any concerns at > anytime. > > I love you all dearly, and am grateful you are my family. > > Hugs & hope & love... > > Tess > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 28, 2004 Report Share Posted January 28, 2004 Hi Tess, I just wanted to tell you that my daughter in law, her mother, and her mother's friend all had this surgery. They are all doing well and look great. Her mom even had surgery to remove some skin that was in excess. Hope all goes well for you, Lynn MeMom tess_northwest@... wrote: > Hi Sweet People...I am sorry I haven't been much of a support lately. > Please know you all are in my prayers daily, as well as my heart. > > I've made the decision to have bariatric surgery. Of course, there are > doctors to see, and insurance, and ultimately God's will ~ which I want > more than anything. But I feel very positive in proceeding forward. > > I am doing all my daily exercising, keeping my food journal up, and > going to support groups on-line and face2face. > I learned so much through my hysterectomy how even small changes for the > better in your health can be vital when approaching surgery. > > I know this will not eliminate the RA, PsA, or FMS, but the stress > coming off my body has got to help. > > Contrary to lots of misinformation, you don't have to starve or not eat > foods you like. The surgery provides an approximately 2 year window > where your body is in a weight loss mode. In those 2 years, you have to > gain more skills in healthy eating, exercising, and understanding the > emotional aspect of becoming morbidly obese. During the first few > months post-surgery, you slowly begin to eat, with the emphasis on > protein. As time goes on, you add other foods, seeing what works and > what doesn't. The amounts are small, but after about 2 years you can > eat a full small-average meal. For some, the emphasis is on 6 smaller > meals per day, and the calories can be generous. Getting in neccesary > amounts of water is vital. You can continue to lose weight after 2 > years, but usually more slowly. > > There are supplements you MUST take for the rest of your life - vitamins > ADEK, B complex, then iron and calcium - others per doctor's orders. > This is true especially for the surgery I think is right for me which > combines both some restriction (smaller stomach) and some malabsorbtion. > > I have a very sensible goal weight of 180 that both my pcp and I agree > on. That can be changed if need be. > > I hope you will continue to pray for me regarding this. I have no > delusions that this will be a " walk in the park " , but I believe I really > am ready. > > I'll be happy to answer any questions or listen to any concerns at > anytime. > > I love you all dearly, and am grateful you are my family. > > Hugs & hope & love... > > Tess > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 28, 2004 Report Share Posted January 28, 2004 The best of luck, Tess! I'm glad you've researched, sought advice, and that you're ready. We'll be here to support you along the way. I'll tell you where to go! Mayo Clinic in Rochester http://www.mayoclinic.org/rochester s Hopkins Medicine http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org [ ] my decision > Hi Sweet People...I am sorry I haven't been much of a support lately. > Please know you all are in my prayers daily, as well as my heart. > > I've made the decision to have bariatric surgery. Of course, there are > doctors to see, and insurance, and ultimately God's will ~ which I want > more than anything. But I feel very positive in proceeding forward. > > I am doing all my daily exercising, keeping my food journal up, and > going to support groups on-line and face2face. > I learned so much through my hysterectomy how even small changes for the > better in your health can be vital when approaching surgery. > > I know this will not eliminate the RA, PsA, or FMS, but the stress > coming off my body has got to help. > > Contrary to lots of misinformation, you don't have to starve or not eat > foods you like. The surgery provides an approximately 2 year window > where your body is in a weight loss mode. In those 2 years, you have to > gain more skills in healthy eating, exercising, and understanding the > emotional aspect of becoming morbidly obese. During the first few > months post-surgery, you slowly begin to eat, with the emphasis on > protein. As time goes on, you add other foods, seeing what works and > what doesn't. The amounts are small, but after about 2 years you can > eat a full small-average meal. For some, the emphasis is on 6 smaller > meals per day, and the calories can be generous. Getting in neccesary > amounts of water is vital. You can continue to lose weight after 2 > years, but usually more slowly. > > There are supplements you MUST take for the rest of your life - vitamins > ADEK, B complex, then iron and calcium - others per doctor's orders. > This is true especially for the surgery I think is right for me which > combines both some restriction (smaller stomach) and some malabsorbtion. > > I have a very sensible goal weight of 180 that both my pcp and I agree > on. That can be changed if need be. > > I hope you will continue to pray for me regarding this. I have no > delusions that this will be a " walk in the park " , but I believe I really > am ready. > > I'll be happy to answer any questions or listen to any concerns at > anytime. > > I love you all dearly, and am grateful you are my family. > > Hugs & hope & love... > > Tess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 28, 2004 Report Share Posted January 28, 2004 Tess, It sounds as if you have made a very informed, educated decision and you have taken your time with it. You know what is best for your own body and I applaud you for taking the time to come to this conclusion. You are a mainstay on these boards and I personally, want to send all my support your way-you are very brave. My prayers are with you. tess_northwest@... wrote: Hi Sweet People...I am sorry I haven't been much of a support lately. Please know you all are in my prayers daily, as well as my heart. I've made the decision to have bariatric surgery. Of course, there are doctors to see, and insurance, and ultimately God's will ~ which I want more than anything. But I feel very positive in proceeding forward. I am doing all my daily exercising, keeping my food journal up, and going to support groups on-line and face2face. I learned so much through my hysterectomy how even small changes for the better in your health can be vital when approaching surgery. I know this will not eliminate the RA, PsA, or FMS, but the stress coming off my body has got to help. Contrary to lots of misinformation, you don't have to starve or not eat foods you like. The surgery provides an approximately 2 year window where your body is in a weight loss mode. In those 2 years, you have to gain more skills in healthy eating, exercising, and understanding the emotional aspect of becoming morbidly obese. During the first few months post-surgery, you slowly begin to eat, with the emphasis on protein. As time goes on, you add other foods, seeing what works and what doesn't. The amounts are small, but after about 2 years you can eat a full small-average meal. For some, the emphasis is on 6 smaller meals per day, and the calories can be generous. Getting in neccesary amounts of water is vital. You can continue to lose weight after 2 years, but usually more slowly. There are supplements you MUST take for the rest of your life - vitamins ADEK, B complex, then iron and calcium - others per doctor's orders. This is true especially for the surgery I think is right for me which combines both some restriction (smaller stomach) and some malabsorbtion. I have a very sensible goal weight of 180 that both my pcp and I agree on. That can be changed if need be. I hope you will continue to pray for me regarding this. I have no delusions that this will be a " walk in the park " , but I believe I really am ready. I'll be happy to answer any questions or listen to any concerns at anytime. I love you all dearly, and am grateful you are my family. Hugs & hope & love... Tess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 29, 2004 Report Share Posted January 29, 2004 Congratulations Tess on taking the first step of the journey. I'm sure you'll do well.Your entering into it with an open heart and mind.And always with prayer.I'm happy for you.Gentleness,Boo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 31, 2004 Report Share Posted January 31, 2004 I wish you the very best of luck with this Tess. I can only imagine how difficult this must be for you. Aside from the health benefits associated with weight loss, I sincerely hope this will enable you to enjoy life more fully. My mother has battled obesity for as long as I can remember, and my heart just aches to see this vibrant woman so depressed and unhappy. Her weight issues are only compounded by the medication she must take, prednisone being one of them, as well soceity's failure to accept certain sizes. Oh Tess I see first hand how unpleasant life can be... I hope that this surgery enables you to live more comfortably! (((Tess))) > Hi Sweet People...I am sorry I haven't been much of a support lately. > Please know you all are in my prayers daily, as well as my heart. > > I've made the decision to have bariatric surgery. Of course, there are > doctors to see, and insurance, and ultimately God's will ~ which I want > more than anything. But I feel very positive in proceeding forward. > > I am doing all my daily exercising, keeping my food journal up, and > going to support groups on-line and face2face. > I learned so much through my hysterectomy how even small changes for the > better in your health can be vital when approaching surgery. > > I know this will not eliminate the RA, PsA, or FMS, but the stress > coming off my body has got to help. > > Contrary to lots of misinformation, you don't have to starve or not eat > foods you like. The surgery provides an approximately 2 year window > where your body is in a weight loss mode. In those 2 years, you have to > gain more skills in healthy eating, exercising, and understanding the > emotional aspect of becoming morbidly obese. During the first few > months post-surgery, you slowly begin to eat, with the emphasis on > protein. As time goes on, you add other foods, seeing what works and > what doesn't. The amounts are small, but after about 2 years you can > eat a full small-average meal. For some, the emphasis is on 6 smaller > meals per day, and the calories can be generous. Getting in neccesary > amounts of water is vital. You can continue to lose weight after 2 > years, but usually more slowly. > > There are supplements you MUST take for the rest of your life - vitamins > ADEK, B complex, then iron and calcium - others per doctor's orders. > This is true especially for the surgery I think is right for me which > combines both some restriction (smaller stomach) and some malabsorbtion. > > I have a very sensible goal weight of 180 that both my pcp and I agree > on. That can be changed if need be. > > I hope you will continue to pray for me regarding this. I have no > delusions that this will be a " walk in the park " , but I believe I really > am ready. > > I'll be happy to answer any questions or listen to any concerns at > anytime. > > I love you all dearly, and am grateful you are my family. > > Hugs & hope & love... > > Tess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 17, 2005 Report Share Posted February 17, 2005 Congratulations on passing your boards!!!! That is a major accomplishment...enjoy your success and know that we are all proud of you. On Wed, 16 Feb 2005 23:23:35 -0000, midwiferywoman2 <midwiferywoman@...> wrote: > However, I am happy to report that I PASSED the > exam!!! So now that that is behind me, I've made a decision (as > Oprah said) to recommitt myself and really get back to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 17, 2005 Report Share Posted February 17, 2005 CONGRATS ON PASSING THE BOARDS! THATS AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! > > I'm been doing bfl on and off for a couple of months now. I slip > here and there but for me, I consider it progress that I continue to > get up and keep going. I used to consider a slip-up as a failure > and then just give up completely. Finally, I've made over the way I > look at things and am determined to keep going. This egroup has > gone a long way toward helping me keep going! SO I really > appreciate the support and encouragement and enthusiasm everyone on > this egroups demontrates! I've managed to lose 10lbs and a few > inches so far! > > But I still have a long way to go. I also have a confession to > make . . . I've had a major slip-up this last couple of weeks. I > haven't work out more than once or twice and my meals have all been > unauthorized! But for once, I feel like I have a semi-good excuse. > I finished nursing school in December and schedule my board exam for > this past Monday. I've been spending every spare moment studying! > The thought of going to the gym and missing studying time caused > even more stress! Plus, I aleady know that I am an emotional eater, > so of course, the stress of the looming exam just brought that out > in me full force! However, I am happy to report that I PASSED the > exam!!! So now that that is behind me, I've made a decision (as > Oprah said) to recommitt myself and really get back to it. I'm > recovering right now from a icky cold so I know that I am not 100% > but I'm going to back to the gym starting tomorrow and I WILL get my > meals back on track. Now that school and boards are behind me, i > really feel llike I can committ fully to doing something to improve > the way I feel about myself physically! > Sorry to be so long-winded everybody, thanks for listening and Keep > working hard everyone! You are all AWESOME and INSPIRING! Marci Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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