Guest guest Posted February 15, 2000 Report Share Posted February 15, 2000 Welcome over to the Rutledge MGB side Bob. Have your wife read the web site and patient manual and see the stats regarding if you maintained your current weight what would happen to your health. I am a single parent of a Type I diabetic child and I want to be around to take care of her. That thought is more overwhelming than the thought that this procedure might harm me. Good luck. --- Bob Grafals wrote: > > > Hi All, > I'm another one of those who have been lurking for > the last few weeks. I really appreciate all of the > people who have posted their stories on the list. > It's really helped me do my " due diligence " and > helped me to convince my somewhat skeptical spouse. > > As for my story, the best I can say is " ditto. " If > there's a diet out there, I've tried it. I've done > Cambridge, Weight Watchers, and myriad other powders > and potions. I've tried every book, tape or video > that's been sold. I've walked, ran, sweated with > the oldies and joined a gym. I've consulted several > doctors and tried everything from amphetamines to > phen-fen. Bottom line, I'm a champion at losing > weight. Problem is, I'm even better at gaining it > back. (Sound familiar, anyone?) > > A good friend of mine has a saying that goes like > this: " The definition of insanity is doing what > you've always done and expecting different results. " > I don't know who said that first but it makes a lot > of sense to me. That's why I started looking at > alternatives. > > I've pretty much made up my mind to have the > " Rutledge MGB " but to make sure all our questions > are answered, my wife and I are driving up to Durham > to the 12:00 clinic on the 19th. We hope to meet > some of you there. > > By the way, if any of you have a video of the TV > interview and can make me a copy I'd be happy to > reimburse you. > > Best wishes to all, > Bob Grafals > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > > --------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 15, 2000 Report Share Posted February 15, 2000 We're all singing the same song Bob! :-)) You said driving " up " , where are ya from? fg At 09:23 PM 02/15/2000 -0500, you wrote: > > >Hi All, >I'm another one of those who have been lurking for the last few weeks. I really appreciate all of the people who have posted their stories on the list. It's really helped me do my " due diligence " and helped me to convince my somewhat skeptical spouse. > >As for my story, the best I can say is " ditto. " If there's a diet out there, I've tried it. I've done Cambridge, Weight Watchers, and myriad other powders and potions. I've tried every book, tape or video that's been sold. I've walked, ran, sweated with the oldies and joined a gym. I've consulted several doctors and tried everything from amphetamines to phen-fen. Bottom line, I'm a champion at losing weight. Problem is, I'm even better at gaining it back. (Sound familiar, anyone?) > >A good friend of mine has a saying that goes like this: " The definition of insanity is doing what you've always done and expecting different results. " I don't know who said that first but it makes a lot of sense to me. That's why I started looking at alternatives. > >I've pretty much made up my mind to have the " Rutledge MGB " but to make sure all our questions are answered, my wife and I are driving up to Durham to the 12:00 clinic on the 19th. We hope to meet some of you there. > >By the way, if any of you have a video of the TV interview and can make me a copy I'd be happy to reimburse you. > >Best wishes to all, >Bob Grafals > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 15, 2000 Report Share Posted February 15, 2000 We're all singing the same song Bob! :-)) You said driving " up " , where are ya from? fg At 09:23 PM 02/15/2000 -0500, you wrote: > > >Hi All, >I'm another one of those who have been lurking for the last few weeks. I really appreciate all of the people who have posted their stories on the list. It's really helped me do my " due diligence " and helped me to convince my somewhat skeptical spouse. > >As for my story, the best I can say is " ditto. " If there's a diet out there, I've tried it. I've done Cambridge, Weight Watchers, and myriad other powders and potions. I've tried every book, tape or video that's been sold. I've walked, ran, sweated with the oldies and joined a gym. I've consulted several doctors and tried everything from amphetamines to phen-fen. Bottom line, I'm a champion at losing weight. Problem is, I'm even better at gaining it back. (Sound familiar, anyone?) > >A good friend of mine has a saying that goes like this: " The definition of insanity is doing what you've always done and expecting different results. " I don't know who said that first but it makes a lot of sense to me. That's why I started looking at alternatives. > >I've pretty much made up my mind to have the " Rutledge MGB " but to make sure all our questions are answered, my wife and I are driving up to Durham to the 12:00 clinic on the 19th. We hope to meet some of you there. > >By the way, if any of you have a video of the TV interview and can make me a copy I'd be happy to reimburse you. > >Best wishes to all, >Bob Grafals > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 15, 2000 Report Share Posted February 15, 2000 We're all singing the same song Bob! :-)) You said driving " up " , where are ya from? fg At 09:23 PM 02/15/2000 -0500, you wrote: > > >Hi All, >I'm another one of those who have been lurking for the last few weeks. I really appreciate all of the people who have posted their stories on the list. It's really helped me do my " due diligence " and helped me to convince my somewhat skeptical spouse. > >As for my story, the best I can say is " ditto. " If there's a diet out there, I've tried it. I've done Cambridge, Weight Watchers, and myriad other powders and potions. I've tried every book, tape or video that's been sold. I've walked, ran, sweated with the oldies and joined a gym. I've consulted several doctors and tried everything from amphetamines to phen-fen. Bottom line, I'm a champion at losing weight. Problem is, I'm even better at gaining it back. (Sound familiar, anyone?) > >A good friend of mine has a saying that goes like this: " The definition of insanity is doing what you've always done and expecting different results. " I don't know who said that first but it makes a lot of sense to me. That's why I started looking at alternatives. > >I've pretty much made up my mind to have the " Rutledge MGB " but to make sure all our questions are answered, my wife and I are driving up to Durham to the 12:00 clinic on the 19th. We hope to meet some of you there. > >By the way, if any of you have a video of the TV interview and can make me a copy I'd be happy to reimburse you. > >Best wishes to all, >Bob Grafals > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2002 Report Share Posted April 26, 2002 Hi Margot! Welcome to our fabulous group of losers! Post often so we can get to know you! Maggie -----Original Message-----From: Margot Komine Sent: Friday, April 26, 2002 3:15 AMTo: wwliterside Subject: Hello! Hello to all! My name is Margot and I just joined your group April 24. I started being serious about losing weight on April 17 -- my weight was 258.5 (my heaviest) and I now weigh 249.7, but been having a hard time to lose more weight ever since. I hope to be 150 pounds someday. Margot ~There are no strangers here... Only friends that haven't met yet~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2002 Report Share Posted April 26, 2002 Hi Margot, What a great start. Alot of us post our Journals here to help keep us honest! LOL and the water drinkers here will drown you! Welcome aboard -- Hello! Hello to all! My name is Margot and I just joined your group April 24. I started being serious about losing weight on April 17 -- my weight was 258.5 (my heaviest) and I now weigh 249.7, but been having a hard time to lose more weight ever since. I hope to be 150 pounds someday. Margot ____________________________________________________ IncrediMail - Email has finally evolved - Click Here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2002 Report Share Posted April 28, 2002 I see. Thanks, Pepper! Margot -- Re: Hello! Welcome to the group Margot!! We have a lot of wonderful people with tons of support, encouragement, and advice to help you along your journey!! Be sure to check out our Files for recipies and other tools. Don't hesitate to ask any questions, we all have been there and hopefully, will have answers for you. Post often! Maureen Hello! Hello to all! My name is Margot and I just joined your group April 24. I started being serious about losing weight on April 17 -- my weight was 258.5 (my heaviest) and I now weigh 249.7, but been having a hard time to lose more weight ever since. I hope to be 150 pounds someday. Margot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 29, 2002 Report Share Posted April 29, 2002 Thanks again, Maureen! Margot - having a glass of water now -- Re: Re: Hello! I think the more water you are able to drink the better you lose. It helps wash out your system and also fills you up so you don't want to eat as much. Just my opinion though! Maureen Hello! Hello to all! My name is Margot and I just joined your group April 24. I started being serious about losing weight on April 17 -- my weight was 258.5 (my heaviest) and I now weigh 249.7, but been having a hard time to lose more weight ever since. I hope to be 150 pounds someday. Margot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 29, 2002 Report Share Posted April 29, 2002 I just started doing that. I drink 1 glass of water before each meal. Margot -- Re: Re: Hello! I think the more water you are able to drink the better you lose. It helps wash out your system and also fills you up so you don't want to eat as much. Just my opinion though! Maureen Hello! Hello to all! My name is Margot and I just joined your group April 24. I started being serious about losing weight on April 17 -- my weight was 258.5 (my heaviest) and I now weigh 249.7, but been having a hard time to lose more weight ever since. I hope to be 150 pounds someday. Margot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 29, 2002 Report Share Posted April 29, 2002 Hi Maggie, Thanks for the info about water. Gosh, I have to drink 124 ounces per day! I found the article here: http://www.fis.ncsu.edu/health/hpromo/NUT-water.html Margot -- Re: Hello! Welcome to the group Margot!! We have a lot of wonderful people with tons of support, encouragement, and advice to help you along your journey!! Be sure to check out our Files for recipies and other tools. Don't hesitate to ask any questions, we all have been there and hopefully, will have answers for you. Post often! Maureen Hello! Hello to all! My name is Margot and I just joined your group April 24. I started being serious about losing weight on April 17 -- my weight was 258.5 (my heaviest) and I now weigh 249.7, but been having a hard time to lose more weight ever since. I hope to be 150 pounds someday. Margot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 29, 2002 Report Share Posted April 29, 2002 Hi Margot, I''m sorry I have not replied sooner, but am trying to get through 258 posts! You don't need a form to post just write down, breakfast, snacks, lunch, ect... with they're point values. -- Hello! Hello to all! My name is Margot and I just joined your group April 24. I started being serious about losing weight on April 17 -- my weight was 258.5 (my heaviest) and I now weigh 249.7, but been having a hard time to lose more weight ever since. I hope to be 150 pounds someday. Margot ____________________________________________________ IncrediMail - Email has finally evolved - Click Here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 29, 2002 Report Share Posted April 29, 2002 Hi Margot! Thanks for finding the "proof" to back me up! Ha Maggie Re: Hello! Welcome to the group Margot!! We have a lot of wonderful people with tons of support, encouragement, and advice to help you along your journey!! Be sure to check out our Files for recipies and other tools. Don't hesitate to ask any questions, we all have been there and hopefully, will have answers for you. Post often! Maureen Hello! Hello to all! My name is Margot and I just joined your group April 24. I started being serious about losing weight on April 17 -- my weight was 258.5 (my heaviest) and I now weigh 249.7, but been having a hard time to lose more weight ever since. I hope to be 150 pounds someday. Margot ~There are no strangers here... Only friends that haven't met yet~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 29, 2002 Report Share Posted April 29, 2002 You're welcome, Maggie! -- Re: Hello! Welcome to the group Margot!! We have a lot of wonderful people with tons of support, encouragement, and advice to help you along your journey!! Be sure to check out our Files for recipies and other tools. Don't hesitate to ask any questions, we all have been there and hopefully, will have answers for you. Post often! Maureen Hello! Hello to all! My name is Margot and I just joined your group April 24. I started being serious about losing weight on April 17 -- my weight was 258.5 (my heaviest) and I now weigh 249.7, but been having a hard time to lose more weight ever since. I hope to be 150 pounds someday. Margot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 2003 Report Share Posted November 11, 2003 Trish, What a great feeling not being able to find your size at a " larger " women's store. I can't wait until I get to that point. Your doing wonderfully, keep up the great job! Take Care, Open RYN 4-7-03 351/240/??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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