ROLL CALL! PLEASE CHECK IN!

[Guest guest]

-Riverside, CA

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> Quoting Robyn :

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> > Our group has so many new members it's hard to keep up.

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> > Please call out your name and locale. You may have a local LOSER

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> > Robyn

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> > Newport Beach, California

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> > We are a very active support group.

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[Guest guest]

I'm a newbie!! from Mississippi. I have been approved for

surgery by my insurance company, and I met with my doctor today. He

thinks we could do the surgery in a couple of weeks. When I left

the office I was so excited, but I haven't been able to do anything

but cry since I got home!!!!! Has anyone else experienced anything

like this? Any encouragement would be helpful!

> > > Our group has so many new members it's hard to keep up.

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> > > Please call out your name and locale. You may have a local

LOSER

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> > > Group Owner

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[Guest guest]

Adela (Fresno,cA)

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>Reply-To: GastricBypass-LOSERS

>To: GastricBypass-LOSERS

>Subject: Re: ROLL CALL! PLEASE CHECK IN!

>Date: Tue, 01 Aug 2006 16:43:29 -0500

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> W. in Middle TN here! :-)

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> W

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>Robyn wrote:

> > Our group has so many new members it's hard to keep up.

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> > Please call out your name and locale. You may have a local LOSER in

> > your neighborhood!

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> > Robyn

> > Group Owner

> > Newport Beach, California

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[Guest guest]

I was the same way when I scheduled my surgery! Tears of happiness,

fear, excitement, hope, etc! You've done the hardest part...got

approval! You'll be a loser w/ the rest of us before too long!

W

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claireadams55 wrote:

> I'm a newbie!! from Mississippi. I have been approved for

> surgery by my insurance company, and I met with my doctor today. He

> thinks we could do the surgery in a couple of weeks. When I left

> the office I was so excited, but I haven't been able to do anything

> but cry since I got home!!!!! Has anyone else experienced anything

> like this? Any encouragement would be helpful!

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[Guest guest]

Abernathy

Fredericksburg, VA

299/243/150

Lap RNY: 5/3/06

ROLL CALL! PLEASE CHECK IN!

Our group has so many new members it's hard to keep up.

Please call out your name and locale. You may have a local LOSER in

your neighborhood!

Robyn

Group Owner

Newport Beach, California

[Guest guest]

Patty in Altoona Pa

Date of Change Aug 8/2006

I read the messages daily. I don't always post but I find most people on here

are my heros at how well they are losing. I hope to become like them!!!!...

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Thanks ! I decided I was losing my mind. LOL Here I was

getting this great opportunity, and I was dragging my feet. I am

still a little scared. Okay, A LOT scared. I just can't imagine

how life will be post-surgery. I know it will be much better but it

is just hard to wrap your mind around it when food and your weight

have always been such an issue in your life.

-- In GastricBypass-LOSERS , Woodard

wrote:

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> I was the same way when I scheduled my surgery! Tears of

happiness,

> fear, excitement, hope, etc! You've done the hardest part...got

> approval! You'll be a loser w/ the rest of us before too long!

>

> W

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> claireadams55 wrote:

> > I'm a newbie!! from Mississippi. I have been approved

for

> > surgery by my insurance company, and I met with my doctor

today. He

> > thinks we could do the surgery in a couple of weeks. When I

left

> > the office I was so excited, but I haven't been able to do

anything

> > but cry since I got home!!!!! Has anyone else experienced

anything

> > like this? Any encouragement would be helpful!

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[Guest guest]

Wow a! That is inspiring!!!! I am so happy for you and how well you have

done throughout this process. You can never ask too many questions. I am not far

out enough to answer most of these. As far as the bat wings, which I have, I

believe all we can do is exercise them out and pray So you don't eat meat?

If you don't mind me asking, what is your diet and exercise? Thank you for

offering information to help us as well. Congrats!!!!!!!!

Shauna

343/93/250

Surgery 1-19-06

Pittsburgh, Pa.

a wrote:

Hello everyone, a s here originally from Maine but now

living in CArlinville, illinois..

surgery date was 06/06/05..doing great with weight loss.. have

surpassed anyt hing I could ever imagine. At surgery date was at

270, but highest weight was 350..am now at 142..WLS dr wants me at

140 so am almost there, but am worried about how to stop losing once

there..lol..who would of ever thought I would be worrying about

losing too much weight..I am losing 1-3# per week the past few

months and know it will have to slow down/stop soon.

So what are some of the things you all are doing to maintain your

weight and not lose any more? My old gp had said to start taking in

more potassium,is this something to look into for me?

I can still only eat 2-3 bites at at time and still can not do

meats..all my blood work comes back good.

Last time I saw WLS ws in March and he was thrilled at how well i

was doing and said did not need to see me for a year, but should i

give hima call. I was happy with my eight at 164...lol which was my

goal and a size 16, but he thought i should be at 140 so here I am

almost there..lol and am now a size 6/8..

I feel awesome and look great.Do have some sagging skin, but not

nearly like I thought I would. Is there anythgn I can do to improve

my batwing(arms), sagging inner thigh area..other than

surgeies..which i am going to try to have done wihton the next year?

So many questions..lol.sory ,but could suee the help from thase who

have been there.

Taking life one day at a time and loving it!!

a

270/142/140

In GastricBypass-LOSERS , " Robyn " wrote:

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> Our group has so many new members it's hard to keep up.

>

> Please call out your name and locale. You may have a local LOSER

in

> your neighborhood!

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> Robyn

> Group Owner

> Newport Beach, California

>

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[Guest guest]

Theresa, Lancaster, PA (originally from Southern Illinois)

Open Gastric Bypass Roux-n-Y - Medial

Dr. Aguirre - Ensenada, Mexico

9/27/05 - 5'8 "

Start 300 Current 192

[Guest guest]

Levon

Pawling, NY (procedure was done in Danbury Hospital, 1/06)

starting weight 360

Current weight 248

Goal weight 220

> Our group has so many new members it's hard to keep up.

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> Please call out your name and locale. You may have a local LOSER in

> your neighborhood!

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> Robyn

> Group Owner

> Newport Beach, California

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[Guest guest]

I am Jeanette Grove . I am Pre-Op (? On Surgery Date) I was just approved

for the Lap Band on Monday July 31,2006. I live in Waterloo Iowa I will be

having my surgery at Sartori Hospital in Cedar Falls Iowa (Dr.

Glasscock).

I am 39 years old , married and have 2 daughters ages 15 and 14 . I have

severe Sleep Apnea , Epilepsey and Lupus, my weight is 427 so current BMI is

71 . It is nice to meet all of you and I am hoping to make new friends and

share experiences and laffs and maybe even tears.

Jenn

-- Re: ROLL CALL! PLEASE CHECK IN!

Hey yall, Im P. 24, from Somerset, Kentucky

1 month until SURGERY!!! YEAH!!

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> > Our group has so many new members it's hard to keep up.

> >

> > Please call out your name and locale. You may have a local LOSER

in

> > your neighborhood!

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> > Robyn

> > Group Owner

> > Newport Beach, California

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[Guest guest]

My name is Liz and I am in Pensacola Florida. I am pre surgery. My insurance

denied me so I am going to self pay. My next appointment is August 15th and

I hope to schedule my surgery for the first of October. I weigh 252 and I am

5'9 " .

[Guest guest]

Hi Everyone, I'm Terri from Half Moon Bay, California. I'm just over 2 years

post op, down

130 lbs and now at the phase where I'm working to keep my weight off. I think

it will be a

never ending battle.

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> Our list has become quiet lately.

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> Our membership is growing but where are the new members.

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[Guest guest]

I know Shauna. I am so excited. I had pre-op testing done yesterday. I have

lost 13 lbs already on this diet and I feel so good. I just hope I do as well

as you guys seem to be doing.

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[Guest guest]

Sue P. from Vacaville, California. Surgery in 4 days (Monday, Aug 7th

at Richmond Kaiser)

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> Our group has so many new members it's hard to keep up.

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> Please call out your name and locale. You may have a local LOSER in

> your neighborhood!

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> Robyn

> Group Owner

> Newport Beach, California

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[Guest guest]

O. Anaheim, CA

> Robyn wrote:

> Our group has so many new members it's hard to keep up.

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> Please call out your name and locale. You may have a local LOSER in

> your neighborhood!

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> Robyn

> Group Owner

> Newport Beach, California

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Sue,

Im so happy your having your surgery soon! Good luck and we will see you

when your a total loser!

Mike T

Re: ROLL CALL! PLEASE CHECK IN!

> Sue P. from Vacaville, California. Surgery in 4 days (Monday, Aug 7th

> at Richmond Kaiser)

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>> Our group has so many new members it's hard to keep up.

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>> Please call out your name and locale. You may have a local LOSER in

>> your neighborhood!

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>> Robyn

>> Group Owner

>> Newport Beach, California

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> We are a very active support group.

> If the email becomes overwhelming,

> please change your setting to NO EMAIL!

> Please contact Group Creator

> Robyn@...

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[Guest guest]

Alice Beaumier

Saint sburg, FL

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Leadville, Colorado

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Pre op/surgery/today/goal

[Guest guest]

WOOHOO Go Sue!!! How exciting... How are you feeling?

Shauna

calsnoozie wrote:

Sue P. from Vacaville, California. Surgery in 4 days (Monday, Aug 7th

at Richmond Kaiser)

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> Our group has so many new members it's hard to keep up.

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> Please call out your name and locale. You may have a local LOSER in

> your neighborhood!

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> Robyn

> Group Owner

> Newport Beach, California

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[Guest guest]

You will Patty, especially if you were dedicated enough to lose those 13+ lbs!!

Congrats!!!

Patty wrote: I know Shauna. I am so

excited. I had pre-op testing done yesterday. I have lost 13 lbs already on this

diet and I feel so good. I just hope I do as well as you guys seem to be doing.

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[Guest guest]

Hi Liz,

Welcome to the group. There are people here in all stages. Please ask any

questions you may have. Congrats on choosing a healthier lifestyle. Look forward

to hearing more from you.

Best WIshes,

Shauna

Liz s wrote:

My name is Liz and I am in Pensacola Florida. I am pre surgery. My

insurance

denied me so I am going to self pay. My next appointment is August 15th and

I hope to schedule my surgery for the first of October. I weigh 252 and I am

5'9 " .

[Guest guest]

Hi Levon, Congratulations on the weight loss that is awesome!!!!!

rogue35lk wrote: Levon

Pawling, NY (procedure was done in Danbury Hospital, 1/06)

starting weight 360

Current weight 248

Goal weight 220

> Our group has so many new members it's hard to keep up.

>

> Please call out your name and locale. You may have a local LOSER in

> your neighborhood!

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> Robyn

> Group Owner

> Newport Beach, California

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[Guest guest]

Hi !!

How exciting!!!!!! Congratulations. This is a difficult time really, your

life is getting ready to change and stepping outside the box many of us have put

ourselves in is hard. I cried out of excitement that I was going to have a life

again. It's natural to be scared and excited during this. This is a huge

decision and change. You can do this though. Think of all the things you are

going to be able to do afterwards. Think of all the positives to this. It has to

be worth it to and for you!! It surly was for me.

Best Wishes,

Shauna

claireadams55 wrote:

I'm a newbie!! from Mississippi. I have been approved for

surgery by my insurance company, and I met with my doctor today. He

thinks we could do the surgery in a couple of weeks. When I left

the office I was so excited, but I haven't been able to do anything

but cry since I got home!!!!! Has anyone else experienced anything

like this? Any encouragement would be helpful!

> > > Our group has so many new members it's hard to keep up.

> > >

> > > Please call out your name and locale. You may have a local

LOSER

> in

> > > your neighborhood!

> > >

> > > Robyn

> > > Group Owner

> > > Newport Beach, California

> > >

> > >

> > >

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[Guest guest]

Hey! What part of KY is Somerset? I'm not too far from KY in TN.

W

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> Hey yall, Im P. 24, from Somerset, Kentucky

> 1 month until SURGERY!!! YEAH!!

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