Guest guest Posted July 28, 1999 Report Share Posted July 28, 1999 I am so excited and anxious to have my surgery. You make me feel that it is all worth it and that God sent me to this place to change my life too. Actually, I have a daughter who found the web site and told me about it. She also wants to have the surgery one day but is pregnant with #2 child right now so will have to wait. I am in the insurance company hands right now and awaiting my denial. Dr. R told me that my insurance is not very good so I am looking at other companies. I have written my letter, have a psyche appointment next Monday and have an appointment for a physical within the next couple of weeks. Thanks for sharing your info. I was in Dr. R's office on 7/16 and met Ellen Byrd who was going to try to come visit you at the hotel, I think. Dr. R was tied up in surgery and we had a couple of hours to visit and it was really encouraging. This onelist is the best! Keep us all informed as to your progress. Thanks. paupp@... wrote: > From: paupp@... > > Hi to everyone! I've been gone for 2 weeks and boy has the list grown! > > My surgery was 7/12 with Dr. R and I returned to work 7/26. Yes, I could have returned on 7/19 but I work with the Legislature and felt I really needed this time to recuperate. I am very tired > in the evenings but I am working 10 hour days so... > > My surgery went fine. I had some scar tissue from a previous surgery and my liver was enlarged so I have an extra incision. How special! All kidding aside, I have had three major surgeries before this and I know what pain is. I have had NO pain!! I am amazed myself! I have > lost 24 pounds in the two weeks since surgery. But more importantly to me than the weight is my health. I took hypertension medication for 20 years - my BP is 138/80! I am off glucophage (diabetes), my wedge for GERD is gone and I sleep flat for the first time in years, and I packed my CPAP machine away this past weekend. If I wake, it has only been to go to the bathroom and > that has been once or twice! I have not had > a menstrual cycle for seven months (and I have been on the pill for years in order to be that regular) and had a cycle on Thursday after Monday surgery and it STOPPED on it's own! I had been told in February by my endocrinologist that I had about five years left if I did not take the weight off. I feel great! I have not felt good in years. Obesity was literally killing me! Would I do this again? You bet I would!! > > I woke two different times to see two of the most beautiful angels I have ever seen. I want to say that Katy and Beth are great! They have such a radiance about them. My husband said it was the " Dr. R Glow " . Well, it must be because people are saying how my face glows. Guess what I say? You're right - I have the Dr. R. Glow!! > > Dr. R is everything everyone said he was and > more!! He is compassionate, caring, kind, warm > and I could go on and on. I owe him my life and > I thank God every day and night that He led me > to this dear man. > > Thanks to everyone on the list for being here. > The three of us that had surgery on the same > day communicated only by e-mail and decided > to stay at the same hotel. We had our " last > supper " together and really bonded! We visited > each other's rooms in the hospital and when we > got out we kept check on each other. It was > good for the husbands, too. > > Well, I wanted to check in and let everyone know how things went for me. I did not mean to write a book but this experience is hard to share in a sentence or two. > > Dianne/FL > 7/12/99 > Pre-Op: 260 > Post-OP: 236 > > --------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 28, 1999 Report Share Posted July 28, 1999 Hi , Just wanted you to know, that a lot of prayers will be going up for you. You'll be in great hands and everything is gonna be alright. LoL Rulinda F. Purcell rpurcell@... $14.95/month for unlimited access http://banner.surfree.com/click.asp?lid=19782 Re: Update > From: MoShel30@... > > Dianne, > So glad to hear that you are doing well!!! Thanks for posting such an > inspiring experience. I am up for surgery on Monday and I am a little > nervous. Your post just reinforces my decision! Thanks! > > in AL > SD: 8/2/99 with Dr. R. > > --------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 28, 1999 Report Share Posted July 28, 1999 Dear , I too am looking forward to having the MGB. I just want to encourage you. It was truly a blessing to discover Dr. Rutledge. He is a wonderful person. I wish you the best! I know that God is able to turn a denial into a approval. LOL in Raeford, North Carolina Rulinda F. Purcell rpurcell@... $14.95/month for unlimited access http://banner.surfree.com/click.asp?lid=19782 Re: Update > > > I am so excited and anxious to have my surgery. You make me feel that it is all worth it and that God sent me to this place to change my life too. Actually, I have a daughter who found the web site and told me about it. She also wants to have the surgery one day but is pregnant with #2 child right now so will have to wait. I am in the insurance company hands right now and awaiting my denial. Dr. R told me that my > insurance is not very good so I am looking at other companies. I have written my letter, have a psyche appointment next Monday and have an appointment for a physical within the next couple of weeks. Thanks for sharing your info. I was in Dr. R's office on 7/16 and met Ellen Byrd who was going to try to come visit you at the hotel, I think. Dr. R was tied up in surgery and we had a couple of hours to visit and it was > really encouraging. This onelist is the best! Keep us all informed as to your progress. Thanks. > > paupp@... wrote: > > > From: paupp@... > > > > Hi to everyone! I've been gone for 2 weeks and boy has the list grown! > > > > My surgery was 7/12 with Dr. R and I returned to work 7/26. Yes, I could have returned on 7/19 but I work with the Legislature and felt I really needed this time to recuperate. I am very tired > > in the evenings but I am working 10 hour days so... > > > > My surgery went fine. I had some scar tissue from a previous surgery and my liver was enlarged so I have an extra incision. How special! All kidding aside, I have had three major surgeries before this and I know what pain is. I have had NO pain!! I am amazed myself! I have > > lost 24 pounds in the two weeks since surgery. But more importantly to me than the weight is my health. I took hypertension medication for 20 years - my BP is 138/80! I am off glucophage (diabetes), my wedge for GERD is gone and I sleep flat for the first time in years, and I packed my CPAP machine away this past weekend. If I wake, it has only been to go to the bathroom and > > that has been once or twice! I have not had > > a menstrual cycle for seven months (and I have been on the pill for years in order to be that regular) and had a cycle on Thursday after Monday surgery and it STOPPED on it's own! I had been told in February by my endocrinologist that I had about five years left if I did not take the weight off. I feel great! I have not felt good in years. Obesity was literally killing me! Would I do this again? You bet I would!! > > > > I woke two different times to see two of the most beautiful angels I have ever seen. I want to say that Katy and Beth are great! They have such a radiance about them. My husband said it was the " Dr. R Glow " . Well, it must be because people are saying how my face glows. Guess what I say? You're right - I have the Dr. R. Glow!! > > > > Dr. R is everything everyone said he was and > > more!! He is compassionate, caring, kind, warm > > and I could go on and on. I owe him my life and > > I thank God every day and night that He led me > > to this dear man. > > > > Thanks to everyone on the list for being here. > > The three of us that had surgery on the same > > day communicated only by e-mail and decided > > to stay at the same hotel. We had our " last > > supper " together and really bonded! We visited > > each other's rooms in the hospital and when we > > got out we kept check on each other. It was > > good for the husbands, too. > > > > Well, I wanted to check in and let everyone know how things went for me. I did not mean to write a book but this experience is hard to share in a sentence or two. > > > > Dianne/FL > > 7/12/99 > > Pre-Op: 260 > > Post-OP: 236 > > > > --------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 28, 1999 Report Share Posted July 28, 1999 Dianne- I am glad you wrote the " book " .how wonderful! I could nearly cry. I am going to print you post for a friend of mine to see what can happen for her... bp and otherwise. Am looking forward to my chance. Thanks so much! Congrats! Amy in IL Update >From: paupp@... > >Hi to everyone! I've been gone for 2 weeks and boy has the list grown! > >My surgery was 7/12 with Dr. R and I returned to work 7/26. Yes, I could have returned on 7/19 but I work with the Legislature and felt I really needed this time to recuperate. I am very tired >in the evenings but I am working 10 hour days so... > >My surgery went fine. I had some scar tissue from a previous surgery and my liver was enlarged so I have an extra incision. How special! All kidding aside, I have had three major surgeries before this and I know what pain is. I have had NO pain!! I am amazed myself! I have >lost 24 pounds in the two weeks since surgery. But more importantly to me than the weight is my health. I took hypertension medication for 20 years - my BP is 138/80! I am off glucophage (diabetes), my wedge for GERD is gone and I sleep flat for the first time in years, and I packed my CPAP machine away this past weekend. If I wake, it has only been to go to the bathroom and >that has been once or twice! I have not had >a menstrual cycle for seven months (and I have been on the pill for years in order to be that regular) and had a cycle on Thursday after Monday surgery and it STOPPED on it's own! I had been told in February by my endocrinologist that I had about five years left if I did not take the weight off. I feel great! I have not felt good in years. Obesity was literally killing me! Would I do this again? You bet I would!! > >I woke two different times to see two of the most beautiful angels I have ever seen. I want to say that Katy and Beth are great! They have such a radiance about them. My husband said it was the " Dr. R Glow " . Well, it must be because people are saying how my face glows. Guess what I say? You're right - I have the Dr. R. Glow!! > >Dr. R is everything everyone said he was and >more!! He is compassionate, caring, kind, warm >and I could go on and on. I owe him my life and >I thank God every day and night that He led me >to this dear man. > >Thanks to everyone on the list for being here. >The three of us that had surgery on the same >day communicated only by e-mail and decided >to stay at the same hotel. We had our " last >supper " together and really bonded! We visited >each other's rooms in the hospital and when we >got out we kept check on each other. It was >good for the husbands, too. > >Well, I wanted to check in and let everyone know how things went for me. I did not mean to write a book but this experience is hard to share in a sentence or two. > >Dianne/FL >7/12/99 >Pre-Op: 260 >Post-OP: 236 > >--------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 24, 1999 Report Share Posted September 24, 1999 Hip Hip Hooray! Send us a new picture. Dr. R > Update > > > From: CmacyM@... > > Hello All! > > I just thought I'd write and let everyone know how I'm doing. > Tomorrow will > be six months since surgery. Today I went to the doctor and he's > sending me > for some blood work just to make sure there aren't any > deficiencies in the > making. And, of course, the best news is that I've lost exactly > 100 lbs! > Woo-Hoo! I'm very happy and very proud, but for some reason I > don't think > it's really sunk in yet. I think it'll finally hit me > tonight...while I'm > shopping for some new clothes! :-) Wow...100 lbs! Gone forever!!! YEA! > Okay, I'm off to build a float now! Anyone in the Virginia Beach > area should > head out to the Neptune parade on Sunday! If you're there look > for me on the > TWA float! Hope everyone is doing great and has a wonderful Friday! > > > 3/25/99 - 292 lbs > 9/24/99 - 192 lbs > > P.S. - I'm down from a 24 to a 16 and hoping to get into a 14 > tonight! :-) > > > This message is from the Mini-Gastric Bypass List at Onelist.com > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 24, 1999 Report Share Posted September 24, 1999 Since you insist! Here's the most recent picture I have of myself. What do ya think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 24, 1999 Report Share Posted September 24, 1999 In a message dated 09/24/1999 5:14:23 PM Central Daylight Time, CmacyM@... writes: << Since you insist! Here's the most recent picture I have of myself. What do ya think? >> You look great . All I can say is...YOU ARE LOOKING WONDERFUL!! Talk about motivation. Well, I am sure you are most proud of yourself. Here is a high five to you. ^5 ) Rae Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 24, 1999 Report Share Posted September 24, 1999 CHRISTINA YOU LOOK GREAT! I'M NEW TO THIS WEBSITE. HOW MUCH HAVE YOU LOST AND WHEN WAS YOUR MGB? YOU LOOK SO HAPPY AND PRETTY.ANNE H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 1999 Report Share Posted September 25, 1999 I don't know you but, I am so proud of you. You look great!! Carlissa ---------- > From: CmacyM@... > To: MiniGastricBypassonelist > Subject: Re: Update > Date: Friday, September 24, 1999 10:13 PM > > Since you insist! Here's the most recent picture I have of myself. What > do ya think? > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 1999 Report Share Posted September 25, 1999 , You look GREAT!!! Congrats!! in AL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 1999 Report Share Posted September 25, 1999 wow, what a wonderful feeling that must be for you. karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 1999 Report Share Posted September 25, 1999 << You look great . All I can say is...YOU ARE LOOKING WONDERFUL!! Talk about motivation. Well, I am sure you are most proud of yourself. Here is a high five to you. ^5 ) Rae >> Thank you Rae! I needed that high five more than you'll ever know at that point! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 1999 Report Share Posted September 25, 1999 Carlissa, Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 1999 Report Share Posted September 25, 1999 << , You look GREAT!!! Congrats!! in AL >> Thank you ! Sounds like you're doing pretty great yourself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 1999 Report Share Posted September 25, 1999 , Sounds like you're doing very good too! Keep up the great work! Soon you'll be able to forget all about that oxygen and be zipping around like never before. Keep your chin up! Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 4, 1999 Report Share Posted October 4, 1999 Merritt-- Great to " hear " from you. You are doing so well. Katy Musolino Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 9, 1999 Report Share Posted November 9, 1999 Katy I'm not sure if you meant insurance group or surgical group. I am with Lifeguard HMO of California. My surgeon is Gracia MD FACS etc etc. and he is based at San Ramon Regional Medical Center, San Ramon Ca. His specialty is Laparoscopic Surgery and techniques - he lectures in that field extensively. He started including Bariatric surgery in his practice over 3 yrs ago. He does the open RNY if there is no other choice, but his preference BY FAR is the LAP. As was mine, but I was afraid I would be 50-70# over the limit. Thank God, I am within his limits. He goes a little higher than Dr R, so my 367# was still (barely) within the parameters, but combined with the exam - he thinks we're okay. I'm going to try to lose some weight while waiting for my approval - anything to make it easier on him and me! :>) Shari/SF Re: Update > From: KMusolino@... > > Shari-- > > Good luck with your plans. Which group are you working with? > > Katy Musolino > > > This message is from the Mini-Gastric Bypass Mailing List at Onelist.com > Please visit our web site at http://clos.net > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 9, 1999 Report Share Posted November 9, 1999 Shari, I had to lose weight to have surgery with Dr R and I am so glad I did. I'm sure it made surgery a little easier. I do want to tell ya that at 354, surgery was painful afterwards. Some people don't have pain but I did and I attribute that to a low tolerance to pain and my size. I did the high protein low carb diet and lost 30 lbs in about 30 days. I worked really hard at it b/c I wanted this surgery so badly. Good luck in your endeavor to have surgery and know that any weight you drop prior to surgery will most likely make it a little easier on you post-op. Cheryl MGB 6/17/99 354 11/4/99 291 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 16, 1999 Report Share Posted November 16, 1999 WAY TO GO MICHELLE....Isn't it exciting....I am so happy for your weight loss. I too am down 54 lbs. Haven't posted in a while...still going to the doctor every week...still taking Prednisone for low blood count...But Praise the Lord...today my hematocrit was 36.7...almost normal...So maybe I can get off this med soon and start losing more...but I too am so excited for our losses and wanted to say hi and congratulations girlfriend!!!! rhonda in Memphis >From: MoShel30@... >Reply-To: MiniGastricBypassonelist >To: MiniGastricBypassonelist >Subject: Re: Update >Date: Tue, 16 Nov 1999 19:47:16 EST > >Hey all! > >Just a little update. I have finally made the 50 lb. mark!!! I am so >happy!! I seem to be a slow loser as compared to some but I don't care as >long as the numbers keep falling! Thank God for Dr. Rutledge!! I think I >love him! LOL! 80 lb. more until my goal! I know that seems like a lot >but >just three months ago I was 140 lb. from goal! > >Anyway, I am happy and just wanted to share my excitement! > >Hugs to you all, > > D. in AL >MGB - 8/2/99 >50 lb. gone so far!! > > >------------------------------------------------------------------------ >This message is from the Mini-Gastric Bypass Mailing List at Onelist.com >Please visit our web site at http://clos.net > ><< text3.html >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 16, 1999 Report Share Posted November 16, 1999 Hey all! Just a little update. I have finally made the 50 lb. mark!!! I am so happy!! I seem to be a slow loser as compared to some but I don't care as long as the numbers keep falling! Thank God for Dr. Rutledge!! I think I love him! LOL! 80 lb. more until my goal! I know that seems like a lot but just three months ago I was 140 lb. from goal! Anyway, I am happy and just wanted to share my excitement! Hugs to you all, D. in AL MGB - 8/2/99 50 lb. gone so far!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 16, 1999 Report Share Posted November 16, 1999 Cheryl, Thanks you sweetie you!! in AL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 16, 1999 Report Share Posted November 16, 1999 Yea !!!! I am proud of you ............. Francine in AL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 16, 1999 Report Share Posted November 16, 1999 Most excellent !!!!! Ida > From: MoShel30@... > > Hey all! > > Just a little update. I have finally made the 50 lb. mark!!! > Anyway, I am happy and just wanted to share my excitement! > > Hugs to you all, > > D. in AL > MGB - 8/2/99 > 50 lb. gone so far!! > > > This message is from the Mini-Gastric Bypass Mailing List at Onelist.com > Please visit our web site at http://clos.net > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 16, 1999 Report Share Posted November 16, 1999 I have finally made the 50 lb. mark!!! I am so > happy!! > just three months ago I was 140 lb. from goal! > Hoorraayy for !!!!!!! It sounds amazingly good to me! Joining you soon! Ann 12/6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 16, 1999 Report Share Posted November 16, 1999 , Way to go womaaaaaaaaaaan!!! 50 lbs gone forever!!! Cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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