Guest guest Posted October 22, 2000 Report Share Posted October 22, 2000 Hello > Hello, > > I have just joined this group. My name is Sue Ann and > I had an RNY with gall bladder removal 10/4/99. > > I am finding that I am having problems with self > image, and people in my life not accepting that I am > more confidant with myself. In fact, they talk about > how I dress and how I act, when they themselves act > nor more or less than I do. I guess they are not used > to it or they have nothing better to do than gossip > and judge me. > > Other than that, I have found that I have a life now > instead of wishing I had the energy to get a life. > > ~Sue Ann~ > > > ===== > Dr. Baker - Unity Hospital - Open RNY w/ Gallbladder removal > Highest weight #308 > Surgery 10/ 4/99 #294 (- 14) > 1/20/00 #237 (- 71) 3 months out > 4/ 6/00 #210 (- 98) 6 months out > 7/25/00 #174 (-132) over 11 months out > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 22, 2000 Report Share Posted October 22, 2000 Hello > Hello, > > I have just joined this group. My name is Sue Ann and > I had an RNY with gall bladder removal 10/4/99. > > I am finding that I am having problems with self > image, and people in my life not accepting that I am > more confidant with myself. In fact, they talk about > how I dress and how I act, when they themselves act > nor more or less than I do. I guess they are not used > to it or they have nothing better to do than gossip > and judge me. > > Other than that, I have found that I have a life now > instead of wishing I had the energy to get a life. > > ~Sue Ann~ > > > ===== > Dr. Baker - Unity Hospital - Open RNY w/ Gallbladder removal > Highest weight #308 > Surgery 10/ 4/99 #294 (- 14) > 1/20/00 #237 (- 71) 3 months out > 4/ 6/00 #210 (- 98) 6 months out > 7/25/00 #174 (-132) over 11 months out > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 22, 2000 Report Share Posted October 22, 2000 Hello > Hello, > > I have just joined this group. My name is Sue Ann and > I had an RNY with gall bladder removal 10/4/99. > > I am finding that I am having problems with self > image, and people in my life not accepting that I am > more confidant with myself. In fact, they talk about > how I dress and how I act, when they themselves act > nor more or less than I do. I guess they are not used > to it or they have nothing better to do than gossip > and judge me. > > Other than that, I have found that I have a life now > instead of wishing I had the energy to get a life. > > ~Sue Ann~ > > > ===== > Dr. Baker - Unity Hospital - Open RNY w/ Gallbladder removal > Highest weight #308 > Surgery 10/ 4/99 #294 (- 14) > 1/20/00 #237 (- 71) 3 months out > 4/ 6/00 #210 (- 98) 6 months out > 7/25/00 #174 (-132) over 11 months out > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 23, 2000 Report Share Posted October 23, 2000 Sue Ann ~ Welcome to the group! Seems to me that as I have lost weight and gained self-confidence, this is sometimes viewed as being " snooty " by those who are really just jealous. Let's face it.....I do NOT dress as I did when I weighed 257 lbs. I wear denim shorts and halter tops!!!! :-) And short skirts!!! AND adorable sandals with rhinestones!!! I am MUCH more daring in my clothing options now!!! Why wouldn't I be????? LOL And I just love my white capri jeans with studs up the sideseams!! :-) I have also been thinking that those who can't keep up with changes in us that are absolutely MOSTLY POSITIVE in us, may need to be " dropped " from our " relationship " list. Those who didn't " know us when " are NOT going to " judge " us for who we " are now. " I was wondering if anyone who has gotten a new job since their weight loss has found this to be true???? Do you feel more accepted by those you did not know before weight loss for just being " you " ? Or do you still hear snickers and comments about how you dress/act???? dawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 23, 2000 Report Share Posted October 23, 2000 Sue Ann ~ Welcome to the group! Seems to me that as I have lost weight and gained self-confidence, this is sometimes viewed as being " snooty " by those who are really just jealous. Let's face it.....I do NOT dress as I did when I weighed 257 lbs. I wear denim shorts and halter tops!!!! :-) And short skirts!!! AND adorable sandals with rhinestones!!! I am MUCH more daring in my clothing options now!!! Why wouldn't I be????? LOL And I just love my white capri jeans with studs up the sideseams!! :-) I have also been thinking that those who can't keep up with changes in us that are absolutely MOSTLY POSITIVE in us, may need to be " dropped " from our " relationship " list. Those who didn't " know us when " are NOT going to " judge " us for who we " are now. " I was wondering if anyone who has gotten a new job since their weight loss has found this to be true???? Do you feel more accepted by those you did not know before weight loss for just being " you " ? Or do you still hear snickers and comments about how you dress/act???? dawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 23, 2000 Report Share Posted October 23, 2000 Sue Ann ~ Welcome to the group! Seems to me that as I have lost weight and gained self-confidence, this is sometimes viewed as being " snooty " by those who are really just jealous. Let's face it.....I do NOT dress as I did when I weighed 257 lbs. I wear denim shorts and halter tops!!!! :-) And short skirts!!! AND adorable sandals with rhinestones!!! I am MUCH more daring in my clothing options now!!! Why wouldn't I be????? LOL And I just love my white capri jeans with studs up the sideseams!! :-) I have also been thinking that those who can't keep up with changes in us that are absolutely MOSTLY POSITIVE in us, may need to be " dropped " from our " relationship " list. Those who didn't " know us when " are NOT going to " judge " us for who we " are now. " I was wondering if anyone who has gotten a new job since their weight loss has found this to be true???? Do you feel more accepted by those you did not know before weight loss for just being " you " ? Or do you still hear snickers and comments about how you dress/act???? dawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 23, 2000 Report Share Posted October 23, 2000 In a message dated 10/23/00 6:39:02 AM US Eastern Standard Time, ROZISROZ@... writes: << I was wondering if anyone who has gotten a new job since their weight loss has found this to be true???? Do you feel more accepted by those you did not know before weight loss for just being " you " ? Or do you still hear snickers and comments about how >> Dawn, I don't know the answer to this but I am eager to find out!! I am in a hot and heavy job hunt right now. I am sure the difficult ending with my former job had a lot to do with my changing so rapidly and not conforming to everyone's picture of old, safe, dependable Ann! I do look forward to a new environment where everyone doesn't automatically think it is their business to know my business. I do wonder how much to tell new people, who did not know me before, about my journey. I'm proud of myself and what I have accomplished but I am not sure I want to start out in a new place being known as a former fat person. How have others dealt with this? hugs, Ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 23, 2000 Report Share Posted October 23, 2000 In a message dated 10/23/00 6:39:02 AM US Eastern Standard Time, ROZISROZ@... writes: << I was wondering if anyone who has gotten a new job since their weight loss has found this to be true???? Do you feel more accepted by those you did not know before weight loss for just being " you " ? Or do you still hear snickers and comments about how >> Dawn, I don't know the answer to this but I am eager to find out!! I am in a hot and heavy job hunt right now. I am sure the difficult ending with my former job had a lot to do with my changing so rapidly and not conforming to everyone's picture of old, safe, dependable Ann! I do look forward to a new environment where everyone doesn't automatically think it is their business to know my business. I do wonder how much to tell new people, who did not know me before, about my journey. I'm proud of myself and what I have accomplished but I am not sure I want to start out in a new place being known as a former fat person. How have others dealt with this? hugs, Ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 23, 2000 Report Share Posted October 23, 2000 In a message dated 10/23/00 6:39:02 AM US Eastern Standard Time, ROZISROZ@... writes: << I was wondering if anyone who has gotten a new job since their weight loss has found this to be true???? Do you feel more accepted by those you did not know before weight loss for just being " you " ? Or do you still hear snickers and comments about how >> Dawn, I don't know the answer to this but I am eager to find out!! I am in a hot and heavy job hunt right now. I am sure the difficult ending with my former job had a lot to do with my changing so rapidly and not conforming to everyone's picture of old, safe, dependable Ann! I do look forward to a new environment where everyone doesn't automatically think it is their business to know my business. I do wonder how much to tell new people, who did not know me before, about my journey. I'm proud of myself and what I have accomplished but I am not sure I want to start out in a new place being known as a former fat person. How have others dealt with this? hugs, Ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 24, 2000 Report Share Posted October 24, 2000 In a message dated 10/23/00 10:12:17 AM US Eastern Standard Time, RNY999 writes: << I'm proud of myself and what I have accomplished but I am not sure I want to start out in a new place being known as a former fat person. >> Ann, I for the first time, told an old acquaintance I have not seen since my surgery, that I changed my lifestyle and ate more nutrious foods, cut out fat and sugar and exercise regularly. I really kinda felt like I was lying, but it really is the truth, isn't it? We were in the middle of dropping off plants for the plant show at the school and I didn't feel the need to go into anything further with her. I usually bare all!!! LOL Best of luck on your job search. You got any good leads?? dawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 24, 2000 Report Share Posted October 24, 2000 In a message dated 10/23/00 10:12:17 AM US Eastern Standard Time, RNY999 writes: << I'm proud of myself and what I have accomplished but I am not sure I want to start out in a new place being known as a former fat person. >> Ann, I for the first time, told an old acquaintance I have not seen since my surgery, that I changed my lifestyle and ate more nutrious foods, cut out fat and sugar and exercise regularly. I really kinda felt like I was lying, but it really is the truth, isn't it? We were in the middle of dropping off plants for the plant show at the school and I didn't feel the need to go into anything further with her. I usually bare all!!! LOL Best of luck on your job search. You got any good leads?? dawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 24, 2000 Report Share Posted October 24, 2000 In a message dated 10/24/00 6:33:41 AM US Eastern Standard Time, ROZISROZ@... writes: << Ann, I for the first time, told an old acquaintance I have not seen since my surgery, that I changed my lifestyle and ate more nutrious foods, cut out fat and sugar and exercise regularly.>> This is what I say also. " I changed my eating habits and have been concentrating on protein and exercise to build muscle and lose fat. " >> I usually bare all!!! LOL>> No Kidding!! Even in our group files... << Best of luck on your job search. You got any good leads?? >> I am in the " Call people up and beg them to talk with you " stage, otherwise known as networking. It is a very interesting process, and helpful, especially when you are changing careers but not sure what exact direction you want to go. I am meeting with 8-10 people a week in various fields, getting a sense of what they do and what their world is like. Each conversation turns up more leads and more opportunities to be in touch with more people. It's a very weird thing to do but I guess this is what it takes to become known in a new area after 15 years at the same place. I have to say that I cannot imagine the Ann of a year ago being capable of doing this. I would not have had the self-confidence or the sense of comfort with who I am that I have now. I would not have been able to call up perfect strangers, business leaders in the city, and get them to meet with me. I would not have been able to inspire them to call others on my behalf, steer me in right directions, and help me with my career change and job search. It may be that changing so rapidly through weight loss cost me my former job .... but it is also helping to create a new life in a totally different direction. I'm really excited and so grateful. Thanks for asking. hugs, Ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 24, 2000 Report Share Posted October 24, 2000 In a message dated 10/24/00 6:33:41 AM US Eastern Standard Time, ROZISROZ@... writes: << Ann, I for the first time, told an old acquaintance I have not seen since my surgery, that I changed my lifestyle and ate more nutrious foods, cut out fat and sugar and exercise regularly.>> This is what I say also. " I changed my eating habits and have been concentrating on protein and exercise to build muscle and lose fat. " >> I usually bare all!!! LOL>> No Kidding!! Even in our group files... << Best of luck on your job search. You got any good leads?? >> I am in the " Call people up and beg them to talk with you " stage, otherwise known as networking. It is a very interesting process, and helpful, especially when you are changing careers but not sure what exact direction you want to go. I am meeting with 8-10 people a week in various fields, getting a sense of what they do and what their world is like. Each conversation turns up more leads and more opportunities to be in touch with more people. It's a very weird thing to do but I guess this is what it takes to become known in a new area after 15 years at the same place. I have to say that I cannot imagine the Ann of a year ago being capable of doing this. I would not have had the self-confidence or the sense of comfort with who I am that I have now. I would not have been able to call up perfect strangers, business leaders in the city, and get them to meet with me. I would not have been able to inspire them to call others on my behalf, steer me in right directions, and help me with my career change and job search. It may be that changing so rapidly through weight loss cost me my former job .... but it is also helping to create a new life in a totally different direction. I'm really excited and so grateful. Thanks for asking. hugs, Ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 13, 2000 Report Share Posted December 13, 2000 Hello again, ! Welcome to the grad list! KC Hello I've been waiting to get to my 1 year anniversary so I could post and finally Dec 7th was it!! I reached my goal in Sept but had to wait to be able to post, you have to draw the line some where, I know. My name is but I post as Ramoth. I am legally going to change my name but for the mean time this is fine. I started out at 288 pounds on Dec 7, 1999 and now weigh 125. I'm 5 foot 7 inches so this is probably the least I'm going to get. I just had a panniculectomy Nov 29th and am healing pretty well from that. I know some of the people on this list from other lists I belong to but I wanted to introduce myself and say how happy I am to be able to join you terrific people as we discuss the problems of being further out. hugs to all, Ramoth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 13, 2000 Report Share Posted December 13, 2000 Hello again, ! Welcome to the grad list! KC Hello I've been waiting to get to my 1 year anniversary so I could post and finally Dec 7th was it!! I reached my goal in Sept but had to wait to be able to post, you have to draw the line some where, I know. My name is but I post as Ramoth. I am legally going to change my name but for the mean time this is fine. I started out at 288 pounds on Dec 7, 1999 and now weigh 125. I'm 5 foot 7 inches so this is probably the least I'm going to get. I just had a panniculectomy Nov 29th and am healing pretty well from that. I know some of the people on this list from other lists I belong to but I wanted to introduce myself and say how happy I am to be able to join you terrific people as we discuss the problems of being further out. hugs to all, Ramoth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 13, 2000 Report Share Posted December 13, 2000 Hello again, ! Welcome to the grad list! KC Hello I've been waiting to get to my 1 year anniversary so I could post and finally Dec 7th was it!! I reached my goal in Sept but had to wait to be able to post, you have to draw the line some where, I know. My name is but I post as Ramoth. I am legally going to change my name but for the mean time this is fine. I started out at 288 pounds on Dec 7, 1999 and now weigh 125. I'm 5 foot 7 inches so this is probably the least I'm going to get. I just had a panniculectomy Nov 29th and am healing pretty well from that. I know some of the people on this list from other lists I belong to but I wanted to introduce myself and say how happy I am to be able to join you terrific people as we discuss the problems of being further out. hugs to all, Ramoth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2000 Report Share Posted December 16, 2000 Hi Ramoth! Happy to see you here, even though I've only had one eyeball here for a week or so! Congrats on your loss and fresh TT! Thanks, www.vitalady.com > I've been waiting to get to my 1 year anniversary so I could post and > finally Dec 7th was it!! I reached my goal in Sept but had to wait > to be able to post, you have to draw the line some where, I know. My > name is but I post as Ramoth. I am legally going to change my > name but for the mean time this is fine. I started out at 288 pounds > on Dec 7, 1999 and now weigh 125. I'm 5 foot 7 inches so this is > probably the least I'm going to get. I just had a panniculectomy Nov > 29th and am healing pretty well from that. I know some of the people > on this list from other lists I belong to but I wanted to introduce > myself and say how happy I am to be able to join you terrific people > as we discuss the problems of being further out. > hugs to all, > Ramoth > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2001 Report Share Posted January 24, 2001 HI..... Thanks for the get well wishes. I think I am on the down side of this. Everyone I know is sick. Even my Dr. Hopefully I am getting better! Now if I can get past this tiredness! How are you doing? Love, Becky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2001 Report Share Posted January 24, 2001 HI..... Thanks for the get well wishes. I think I am on the down side of this. Everyone I know is sick. Even my Dr. Hopefully I am getting better! Now if I can get past this tiredness! How are you doing? Love, Becky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2001 Report Share Posted January 24, 2001 HI..... Thanks for the get well wishes. I think I am on the down side of this. Everyone I know is sick. Even my Dr. Hopefully I am getting better! Now if I can get past this tiredness! How are you doing? Love, Becky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2001 Report Share Posted January 25, 2001 Becky The surgery went fine he said it wasn't as bad as he thought it would be tried to get into the main duct and couldn't cux it was too small which I knew I am still having pancreatis pain not like before but still there... How are you??? I go tomorrow to see him so I have a few questions of my own... thanks for asking.. Hugs and kisses your pancreatis pal from Michigan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 2, 2001 Report Share Posted February 2, 2001 , There are plenty of people living with this disease. It affects people in different ways. Some symptoms are more manageable than others. I think everyone will agree that exercise is absolutely necessary and it is important not to assume that every health problem you encounter is related to the disease. You have come to the right place, Debbie Hello Hi, I'm new here. My name is and I'm 35 years old. I have two children who are 6 and 2. My diagnosis is still " pending " I have a doctor playing the is it MSA or is it PAF game right now. Either way I'm hoping to find some folks here who understand. Right now I'm very overwhelmed and scared. I'm reading all I can get my hands on, but it seems to overwhelm and scare me more!! I'm here because I'm hoping to hear what life is truly like with MSA...seems all I can find is how awful it is, how poor the prognosis, etc. I'm hoping to find some folks " living with " instead of " dieing from " this disease. Have I come to the right place? Can you stand answering newbie questions again? Can you offer me some hope or encouragement or " been there's " . Right now I feel as if I'm drowning in information and I'm only barely holding on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 2, 2001 Report Share Posted February 2, 2001 , There are plenty of people living with this disease. It affects people in different ways. Some symptoms are more manageable than others. I think everyone will agree that exercise is absolutely necessary and it is important not to assume that every health problem you encounter is related to the disease. You have come to the right place, Debbie Hello Hi, I'm new here. My name is and I'm 35 years old. I have two children who are 6 and 2. My diagnosis is still " pending " I have a doctor playing the is it MSA or is it PAF game right now. Either way I'm hoping to find some folks here who understand. Right now I'm very overwhelmed and scared. I'm reading all I can get my hands on, but it seems to overwhelm and scare me more!! I'm here because I'm hoping to hear what life is truly like with MSA...seems all I can find is how awful it is, how poor the prognosis, etc. I'm hoping to find some folks " living with " instead of " dieing from " this disease. Have I come to the right place? Can you stand answering newbie questions again? Can you offer me some hope or encouragement or " been there's " . Right now I feel as if I'm drowning in information and I'm only barely holding on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 9, 2001 Report Share Posted February 9, 2001 Hi Carolyn, Here are the links you requested: Post message: RSS-Support Subscribe: RSS-Support-subscribe Unsubscribe: RSS-Support-unsubscribe List owner: RSS-Support-owner URL to this page: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RSS-Support Ken M lulujjnono@... on 02/09/2001 11:15:52 AM Please respond to RSS-Support To: RSS-Support cc: Subject: hello Can someone please send me the link to where I signed up for this originally.Thank you Carolyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 9, 2001 Report Share Posted February 9, 2001 Hi Carolyn, Here are the links you requested: Post message: RSS-Support Subscribe: RSS-Support-subscribe Unsubscribe: RSS-Support-unsubscribe List owner: RSS-Support-owner URL to this page: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RSS-Support Ken M lulujjnono@... on 02/09/2001 11:15:52 AM Please respond to RSS-Support To: RSS-Support cc: Subject: hello Can someone please send me the link to where I signed up for this originally.Thank you Carolyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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