Re: Re: I'm back...sort of

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In a message dated 2/15/2004 2:36:17 PM Central Standard Time,

positivelyann@... writes:

I'm glad it's getting better for you and how cool that Dr. K removed

12 pounds from you! Wow! I only got 6 taken from me.

Take care of yourself and recovery quickly, okay?

Big hug!

Tracey

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So what's average? I mean Ann lost 12 lbs of flab, Tracey lost 6. Tracey, did

you start out larger or is it because Ann was heavier when she had her TT,

and more fatt tissue was removed with the skin?I look at my belly loped over my

pubis and think....God, they'll get 40 lbs....LOL.

Also If I have my hyst at the end of this month, do you think that they

will do plastics at the end of summer or early fall(assuming I stay good and

lose another 50 or so) or is that too soon for another elective surgery....I

even though about seeing about the arms as soon as early summer but didn't know

if they'd do something that soon after the hyst.

I just want the arms done....They are up front and out there....I know in

the summer I'll probally hate my belly more, but right now these arms are my

biggest worry.

in Bama

VBG 1982 (lost from 433lbs to 270's)

VBG -RNY1996 revision(Lost from 343 to 299)

RNY-DS revision Dec 2002 -down 122 lbs (377.7 to 255.6 and still going)

Homepage address- http://hometown.aol.com/mdl1031/myhomepage/profile.html

Many thanks to Dr. K willing to take on a 3rd timer....LOL

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In a message dated 2/15/2004 2:36:17 PM Central Standard Time,

positivelyann@... writes:

I'm glad it's getting better for you and how cool that Dr. K removed

12 pounds from you! Wow! I only got 6 taken from me.

Take care of yourself and recovery quickly, okay?

Big hug!

Tracey

___________________________________________

So what's average? I mean Ann lost 12 lbs of flab, Tracey lost 6. Tracey, did

you start out larger or is it because Ann was heavier when she had her TT,

and more fatt tissue was removed with the skin?I look at my belly loped over my

pubis and think....God, they'll get 40 lbs....LOL.

Also If I have my hyst at the end of this month, do you think that they

will do plastics at the end of summer or early fall(assuming I stay good and

lose another 50 or so) or is that too soon for another elective surgery....I

even though about seeing about the arms as soon as early summer but didn't know

if they'd do something that soon after the hyst.

I just want the arms done....They are up front and out there....I know in

the summer I'll probally hate my belly more, but right now these arms are my

biggest worry.

in Bama

VBG 1982 (lost from 433lbs to 270's)

VBG -RNY1996 revision(Lost from 343 to 299)

RNY-DS revision Dec 2002 -down 122 lbs (377.7 to 255.6 and still going)

Homepage address- http://hometown.aol.com/mdl1031/myhomepage/profile.html

Many thanks to Dr. K willing to take on a 3rd timer....LOL

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In a message dated 2/15/2004 2:36:17 PM Central Standard Time,

positivelyann@... writes:

I'm glad it's getting better for you and how cool that Dr. K removed

12 pounds from you! Wow! I only got 6 taken from me.

Take care of yourself and recovery quickly, okay?

Big hug!

Tracey

___________________________________________

So what's average? I mean Ann lost 12 lbs of flab, Tracey lost 6. Tracey, did

you start out larger or is it because Ann was heavier when she had her TT,

and more fatt tissue was removed with the skin?I look at my belly loped over my

pubis and think....God, they'll get 40 lbs....LOL.

Also If I have my hyst at the end of this month, do you think that they

will do plastics at the end of summer or early fall(assuming I stay good and

lose another 50 or so) or is that too soon for another elective surgery....I

even though about seeing about the arms as soon as early summer but didn't know

if they'd do something that soon after the hyst.

I just want the arms done....They are up front and out there....I know in

the summer I'll probally hate my belly more, but right now these arms are my

biggest worry.

in Bama

VBG 1982 (lost from 433lbs to 270's)

VBG -RNY1996 revision(Lost from 343 to 299)

RNY-DS revision Dec 2002 -down 122 lbs (377.7 to 255.6 and still going)

Homepage address- http://hometown.aol.com/mdl1031/myhomepage/profile.html

Many thanks to Dr. K willing to take on a 3rd timer....LOL

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In a message dated 2/15/2004 8:01:26 PM Central Standard Time,

moobabies@... writes:

But if all goes

well and your lab values start to go back up, I don't see why you

can't have surgery around...oh...lets say...AUGUST! (of course just

after the pool party)

Hugs

Jo

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But JO!!

By then I'll really be broke and not able to afford it....LOL. I know I'm

hung up on numbers, but it is just way to easy to wonder how much it will

help, know what I mean?

I guess when you are as far out as me and so close to being " normal " that

wondering if PS would help you get there a little faster isn't obsessing is

it?

in Bama

VBG 1982 (lost from 433lbs to 270's)

VBG -RNY1996 revision(Lost from 343 to 299)

RNY-DS revision Dec 2002 -down 122 lbs (377.7 to 255.6 and still going)

Homepage address- http://hometown.aol.com/mdl1031/myhomepage/profile.html

Many thanks to Dr. K willing to take on a 3rd timer....LOL

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In a message dated 2/15/2004 8:01:26 PM Central Standard Time,

moobabies@... writes:

....AUGUST! (of course just

after the pool party)

Hugs

Jo

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Speaking of pool parties....I need to figure out how many days to plan

on....Kind of get and idea what dates to look at for the trip. I am planning to

stay

with Marta as she has graciously agreed to allow me back in her home...LOL. I

do know I'd like to go to the support meeting and planned on the next day for

the return trip....So don't we have a travel agent or two here? Isn't some

days cheaper to fly....I figured Sat would be higher as is Friday....So should I

plan on Thursday to get there? Or Marta, is that too long? (don't want to

wear out my welcome again...LOL) I need to start looking for good rates...I may

try to go into Bakersfield this time, assuming there's not a huge difference!

in Bama

VBG 1982 (lost from 433lbs to 270's)

VBG -RNY1996 revision(Lost from 343 to 299)

RNY-DS revision Dec 2002 -down 122 lbs (377.7 to 255.6 and still going)

Homepage address- http://hometown.aol.com/mdl1031/myhomepage/profile.html

Many thanks to Dr. K willing to take on a 3rd timer....LOL

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In a message dated 2/15/2004 9:29:25 PM Central Standard Time,

moobabies@... writes:

...of course it is OBSESSING! lol..but then you wouldn't be

normal if you weren't.

Hugs

Jo

Whew!!!(wiping forehead) at least I'm normal!

in Bama

VBG 1982 (lost from 433lbs to 270's)

VBG -RNY1996 revision(Lost from 343 to 299)

RNY-DS revision Dec 2002 -down 122 lbs (377.7 to 255.6 and still going)

Homepage address- http://hometown.aol.com/mdl1031/myhomepage/profile.html

Many thanks to Dr. K willing to take on a 3rd timer....LOL

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In a message dated 2/15/2004 10:01:06 PM Central Standard Time,

hevnbound1@... writes:

Hugs,

Laurie

by the way...are the rooms at DRMC private or semi-private???

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The bariatric ward is Private!!!

in Bama

VBG 1982 (lost from 433lbs to 270's)

VBG -RNY1996 revision(Lost from 343 to 299)

RNY-DS revision Dec 2002 -down 122 lbs (377.7 to 255.6 and still going)

Homepage address- http://hometown.aol.com/mdl1031/myhomepage/profile.html

Many thanks to Dr. K willing to take on a 3rd timer....LOL

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In a message dated 2/16/2004 12:40:35 AM Central Standard Time,

sonofmosiah@... writes:

I lost 16.5 with my 1st TT and no clue with the 2nd one

Now that's the kind of numbers I want to hear!! 16+...LOL.

in Bama(AKA Ms. Number obsessive...LOL)

VBG 1982 (lost from 433lbs to 270's)

VBG -RNY1996 revision(Lost from 343 to 299)

RNY-DS revision Dec 2002 -down 122 lbs (377.7 to 255.6 and still going)

Homepage address- http://hometown.aol.com/mdl1031/myhomepage/profile.html

Many thanks to Dr. K willing to take on a 3rd timer....LOL

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In a message dated 2/16/2004 12:40:35 AM Central Standard Time,

sonofmosiah@... writes:

I lost 16.5 with my 1st TT and no clue with the 2nd one

Now that's the kind of numbers I want to hear!! 16+...LOL.

in Bama(AKA Ms. Number obsessive...LOL)

VBG 1982 (lost from 433lbs to 270's)

VBG -RNY1996 revision(Lost from 343 to 299)

RNY-DS revision Dec 2002 -down 122 lbs (377.7 to 255.6 and still going)

Homepage address- http://hometown.aol.com/mdl1031/myhomepage/profile.html

Many thanks to Dr. K willing to take on a 3rd timer....LOL

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On Mon, 16 Feb 2004 04:00:09 -0000, Laurie wrote:

>

>by the way...are the rooms at DRMC private or semi-private???

>

Laurie,

Private to a point. You have a fold-down bed for your support person and

the nurses and support staff wandering in at all hours, but I guess that's

about as private as you can get in a hospital. Just remember, the nurses

get the post-ops up and walking within hours after they get to the room.

You'll also get an assist from one of them for your showers, etc. And of

course, the ng tube and cath removals are also handles by the nurses and

they teach your support person how to empty the drain bulbs.

Up side is you'll be to drugged up to really care. LOL

Jerry

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I guess I was lucky. Only one NA came into my room without knocking first.

Everyone else always knocked on the door and asked it was OK to come in.

Even in the middle of the night they would do that. The only one who

wouldn't was Necita - she would walk in, and flip the lights on in the

middle of the night. She was the only staff member I didn't like.

You'll love Carmen and her wonderful showers and lotioning of your body. She

is a true gem!!

Jim

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From: and Jerry Lamb [mailto:sujerlam@...]

Sent: Sunday, February 15, 2004 9:35 PM

; Laurie

Subject: Re: Re: I'm back...sort of

* On Mon, 16 Feb 2004 04:00:09 -0000, Laurie wrote:

>

>by the way...are the rooms at DRMC private or semi-private???

>

Laurie,

Private to a point. You have a fold-down bed for your support person and

the nurses and support staff wandering in at all hours, but I guess that's

about as private as you can get in a hospital.

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I lost 16.5 with my 1st TT and no clue with the 2nd one

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From: Ray (51) and Cindee (37) [mailto:firecoupleinca@...]

Sent: Sunday, February 15, 2004 10:24 PM

Subject: Re: I'm back...sort of

They took off exactly 2 lbs, 11 oz of skin when they did my hernia

repair and TT, Ray remembers that was what Dr Z came out and told

him. It is AMAZING that my hanging tummy that felt like it weighed 20

lbs was barely 3!!! Dr Z told us that they used to WAY overestimate

how much weight a person would lose during a TT, but he said it is

usually a lot less then you expect it to be.

Cindee

> > So what's average? I mean Ann lost 12 lbs of flab, Tracey lost 6.

>

> Mel, I only had about 4 1/2 lbs of skin taken off. I know it

sounds

> light, but remember, mine was mostly skin and not much fat over the

> hernias because it was very stretched and thin.

>

> Marta

> who came home from the TT about twelve lbs *heavier* than when she

> left home! lol!

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I lost 16.5 with my 1st TT and no clue with the 2nd one

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From: Ray (51) and Cindee (37) [mailto:firecoupleinca@...]

Sent: Sunday, February 15, 2004 10:24 PM

Subject: Re: I'm back...sort of

They took off exactly 2 lbs, 11 oz of skin when they did my hernia

repair and TT, Ray remembers that was what Dr Z came out and told

him. It is AMAZING that my hanging tummy that felt like it weighed 20

lbs was barely 3!!! Dr Z told us that they used to WAY overestimate

how much weight a person would lose during a TT, but he said it is

usually a lot less then you expect it to be.

Cindee

> > So what's average? I mean Ann lost 12 lbs of flab, Tracey lost 6.

>

> Mel, I only had about 4 1/2 lbs of skin taken off. I know it

sounds

> light, but remember, mine was mostly skin and not much fat over the

> hernias because it was very stretched and thin.

>

> Marta

> who came home from the TT about twelve lbs *heavier* than when she

> left home! lol!

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HI NICOLE MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO U & YOUR FAMILY ABOUT YOUR GRANDMA....

I'VE BEEN OUT DUE TO A BROKEN ARM SO THAT'S Y I'M RESPONDING LATE... I HOPE U

FEEL BETTER SOON, TAKE IT EASY THOUGH CUZ U WOULD NOT WANT TO HAVE A SET BACK...

I'M HAVING A HARD TIME AS WELL. GOD BLESS,MELYNDAGAMEZ 9/1/08 9:03P.M.CENTRAL

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,

I had saved this message to respond and just realized this morning

that I never did!!!! So sorry.

My heart goes out to you about your grandmother. I pray that your

grief is getting a little better. All of my grandparents were gone

by age 11. I wish there had been some way that could have been

different. My mother's mom died 4 days before my 4th Bday, but thank

God I do still remember her. Amazing, I can't remember to take my

meds!

I know that you have had your surgery and I hope that you are

recouping well. This sounds simple and I know it is not, but please

take it easy. Healing correctly is so important.

Please don't think that I didn't take notice or care. I just got too

wrappped up in myself, I guess.

I pray that you have a blessed day,

Shirley

>

> Hi everyone...hope you are doing well and being as pain free as

> possible.  Sorry, I haven't been on here much.  My grandmother

just

> passed away, so I am in the throws of grief.  I tend to post more

on

> my myspace page (yankeenic). My RA/fibro has been acting up, but I

> know it is due to the stress of everything.

> I have been trying to avoid surgery for a midline hernia, but it

got

> bigger in a short amount of time and I go under the knife (again)

in

> less then 2 weeks.  I am pretty bummed about that. What sucks is

that

> I was finally able to convince my rheumy to put me back on

remicade. 

> I had my 1st infusion yesterday and I told them that I have need

to

> have surgery.  Now, because of the surgery...my infusions are on

hold

> until after I recover from surgery (6-8 weeks).  I have been

looking

> forward to my infusions and to put them on hold for the next 2

months

> is huge setback for me. My body offically hates me. I woke up this

> morning and I can't tell the difference after the infusion. (When

I

> was on remicade years ago, I was able to tell the difference the

next

> day. I know my RA got gotten worse since then; I just hope it will

> give me the same relief that I had before). 

> I don't mean to be a stranger, I just have alot on my plate at the

> moment.

>

>

>

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BEST WISHES NICOLE, MY PRAYERS R W/U. GOD BLESS,MELYNDAGAMEZ 9/1/08

10:10P.M.CENTRAL

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Shirley,

Thanks for your prayers. My surgery is scheduled for this Thursday. 

I know I need to heal completely...I am impatient, which gets me into

trouble alot. I try to do things too soon and I tend to make myself

worse. Thank you for your support.

> >

> > Hi everyone...hope you are doing well and being as pain free as

> > possible.  Sorry, I haven't been on here much.  My grandmother

> just

> > passed away, so I am in the throws of grief.  I tend to post more

> on

> > my myspace page (yankeenic). My RA/fibro has been acting up, but

I

> > know it is due to the stress of everything.

> > I have been trying to avoid surgery for a midline hernia, but it

> got

> > bigger in a short amount of time and I go under the knife (again)

> in

> > less then 2 weeks.  I am pretty bummed about that. What sucks is

> that

> > I was finally able to convince my rheumy to put me back on

> remicade. 

> > I had my 1st infusion yesterday and I told them that I have need

> to

> > have surgery.  Now, because of the surgery....my infusions are on

> hold

> > until after I recover from surgery (6-8 weeks).  I have been

> looking

> > forward to my infusions and to put them on hold for the next 2

> months

> > is huge setback for me. My body offically hates me. I woke up

this

> > morning and I can't tell the difference after the infusion. (When

> I

> > was on remicade years ago, I was able to tell the difference the

> next

> > day. I know my RA got gotten worse since then; I just hope it

will

> > give me the same relief that I had before). 

> > I don't mean to be a stranger, I just have alot on my plate at

the

> > moment.

> >

> >

> >

>

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