curious about the Sacramento post surgery meetings

[Guest guest]

Hi Group-

My name is Sherri and I just had my surgery on May 25 in South San

Francisco. My surgeon was Dr. Umbach and he removed my staples

yesterday and advanced me to Stage III (I never knew how good

scrambled eggs could taste!!!)

I started my journey last summer when Dr. Tatikunta in Roseville

agreed to refer me to the program. The waiting felt like forever in

the beginning, but the last two months moved quickly once Dr.

Stiles " fast-tracked " me. My starting weight was 320.5 on Feb 17th

and my weight one week before surgery was 287.5 (I wish I weighed in

on the day of my surgery but I was scheduled for 6:30 am and didn't

think about it). Today is my two week surgery anniversary and I

currently weigh 269.5, so I have lost 51 pounds since February.

My surgery went very well and I haven't had any complications so

far. When I woke up in the recovery room I felt much better than I

expected and only stayed in the hospital overnight. I have been

careful with my diet and haven't experienced any nausea or dumping.

I guess you can say that I'm a poster child for the surgical process.

I have enjoyed getting to know some of you by looking over the

posted messages and glad that this group is around for support and

information.

Since I am in the Sacramento area, I was hoping to get information

on the monthly post-op meetings that are held up here. Is there

anyone out there that can tell me how they are structured? Do we

still have to maintain and turn in journals?

Thank you,

Sherri

[Guest guest]

, I think you could answer this post. Maybe

LaWanda or Sandi can chime in. Sorry I can't help as

I go to Vacaville. In any event, CONGRATS!. Keep up

the good work.

Pam Marsh

--- sdyoko sdyoko@...> wrote:

> Hi Group-

>

> My name is Sherri and I just had my surgery on May

> 25 in South San

> Francisco. My surgeon was Dr. Umbach and he removed

> my staples

> yesterday and advanced me to Stage III (I never knew

> how good

> scrambled eggs could taste!!!)

>

> I started my journey last summer when Dr. Tatikunta

> in Roseville

> agreed to refer me to the program. The waiting felt

> like forever in

> the beginning, but the last two months moved quickly

> once Dr.

> Stiles " fast-tracked " me. My starting weight was

> 320.5 on Feb 17th

> and my weight one week before surgery was 287.5 (I

> wish I weighed in

> on the day of my surgery but I was scheduled for

> 6:30 am and didn't

> think about it). Today is my two week surgery

> anniversary and I

> currently weigh 269.5, so I have lost 51 pounds

> since February.

>

> My surgery went very well and I haven't had any

> complications so

> far. When I woke up in the recovery room I felt

> much better than I

> expected and only stayed in the hospital overnight.

> I have been

> careful with my diet and haven't experienced any

> nausea or dumping.

> I guess you can say that I'm a poster child for the

> surgical process.

>

> I have enjoyed getting to know some of you by

> looking over the

> posted messages and glad that this group is around

> for support and

> information.

>

> Since I am in the Sacramento area, I was hoping to

> get information

> on the monthly post-op meetings that are held up

> here. Is there

> anyone out there that can tell me how they are

> structured? Do we

> still have to maintain and turn in journals?

>

> Thank you,

>

> Sherri

>

>

>

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Hi Sherri,

Congrats on your surgery. I met Dr. Umbach at orientation. He's

kind of cute! Dr Stiles fast tracked me, but it has become difficult

to get appointments to see surgeons because of the many surgeries

they are doing!

Welcome to the group and best wishes on your recovery!

Joy

> Hi Group-

>

> My name is Sherri and I just had my surgery on May 25 in South San

> Francisco. My surgeon was Dr. Umbach and he removed my staples

> yesterday and advanced me to Stage III (I never knew how good

> scrambled eggs could taste!!!)

>

> I started my journey last summer when Dr. Tatikunta in Roseville

> agreed to refer me to the program. The waiting felt like forever

in

> the beginning, but the last two months moved quickly once Dr.

> Stiles " fast-tracked " me. My starting weight was 320.5 on Feb 17th

> and my weight one week before surgery was 287.5 (I wish I weighed

in

> on the day of my surgery but I was scheduled for 6:30 am and didn't

> think about it). Today is my two week surgery anniversary and I

> currently weigh 269.5, so I have lost 51 pounds since February.

>

> My surgery went very well and I haven't had any complications so

> far. When I woke up in the recovery room I felt much better than I

> expected and only stayed in the hospital overnight. I have been

> careful with my diet and haven't experienced any nausea or

dumping.

> I guess you can say that I'm a poster child for the surgical

process.

>

> I have enjoyed getting to know some of you by looking over the

> posted messages and glad that this group is around for support and

> information.

>

> Since I am in the Sacramento area, I was hoping to get information

> on the monthly post-op meetings that are held up here. Is there

> anyone out there that can tell me how they are structured? Do we

> still have to maintain and turn in journals?

>

> Thank you,

>

> Sherri

[Guest guest]

Welcome Sharri! I also had Dr. Umbach. He's my hero! Actuially, I

like the whole SSF team. I'm almost two years post-op (07/30 will

be my second rebirthday) and just had my first round of

reconstructive plastic surgery. Welcome to the club! I never cease

to be amazed by the level of trust, openness, understanding, and

healing there is here.

Uncle Timmy -236

> Hi Group-

>

> My name is Sherri and I just had my surgery on May 25 in South San

> Francisco. My surgeon was Dr. Umbach and he removed my staples

> yesterday and advanced me to Stage III (I never knew how good

> scrambled eggs could taste!!!)

>

> I started my journey last summer when Dr. Tatikunta in Roseville

> agreed to refer me to the program. The waiting felt like forever

in

> the beginning, but the last two months moved quickly once Dr.

> Stiles " fast-tracked " me. My starting weight was 320.5 on Feb

17th

> and my weight one week before surgery was 287.5 (I wish I weighed

in

> on the day of my surgery but I was scheduled for 6:30 am and

didn't

> think about it). Today is my two week surgery anniversary and I

> currently weigh 269.5, so I have lost 51 pounds since February.

>

> My surgery went very well and I haven't had any complications so

> far. When I woke up in the recovery room I felt much better than

I

> expected and only stayed in the hospital overnight. I have been

> careful with my diet and haven't experienced any nausea or

dumping.

> I guess you can say that I'm a poster child for the surgical

process.

>

> I have enjoyed getting to know some of you by looking over the

> posted messages and glad that this group is around for support and

> information.

>

> Since I am in the Sacramento area, I was hoping to get information

> on the monthly post-op meetings that are held up here. Is there

> anyone out there that can tell me how they are structured? Do we

> still have to maintain and turn in journals?

>

> Thank you,

>

> Sherri

[Guest guest]

I sent her a private email about the Sacramento Sawssy group.

>

> > Hi Group-

> >

> > My name is Sherri and I just had my surgery on May

> > 25 in South San

> > Francisco. My surgeon was Dr. Umbach and he removed

> > my staples

> > yesterday and advanced me to Stage III (I never knew

> > how good

> > scrambled eggs could taste!!!)

> >

> > I started my journey last summer when Dr. Tatikunta

> > in Roseville

> > agreed to refer me to the program. The waiting felt

> > like forever in

> > the beginning, but the last two months moved quickly

> > once Dr.

> > Stiles " fast-tracked " me. My starting weight was

> > 320.5 on Feb 17th

> > and my weight one week before surgery was 287.5 (I

> > wish I weighed in

> > on the day of my surgery but I was scheduled for

> > 6:30 am and didn't

> > think about it). Today is my two week surgery

> > anniversary and I

> > currently weigh 269.5, so I have lost 51 pounds

> > since February.

> >

> > My surgery went very well and I haven't had any

> > complications so

> > far. When I woke up in the recovery room I felt

> > much better than I

> > expected and only stayed in the hospital overnight.

> > I have been

> > careful with my diet and haven't experienced any

> > nausea or dumping.

> > I guess you can say that I'm a poster child for the

> > surgical process.

> >

> > I have enjoyed getting to know some of you by

> > looking over the

> > posted messages and glad that this group is around

> > for support and

> > information.

> >

> > Since I am in the Sacramento area, I was hoping to

> > get information

> > on the monthly post-op meetings that are held up

> > here. Is there

> > anyone out there that can tell me how they are

> > structured? Do we

> > still have to maintain and turn in journals?

> >

> > Thank you,

> >

> > Sherri

> >

> >

> >

>

>

> __________________________________________________

>

[Guest guest]

I don't know anything about SSF's groups, as they do not allow patients of

other facilities to attend their meetings. All I know is that they are on

Response Road and that they are on Saturday, at the point West

Kaiser. LaWanda At 10:29 AM 6/8/05, you wrote:

>, I think you could answer this post. Maybe

>LaWanda or Sandi can chime in. Sorry I can't help as

>I go to Vacaville. In any event, CONGRATS!. Keep up

>the good work.

>

>Pam Marsh

>

>--- sdyoko sdyoko@...> wrote:

>

> > Hi Group-

> >

> > My name is Sherri and I just had my surgery on May

> > 25 in South San

> > Francisco. My surgeon was Dr. Umbach and he removed

> > my staples

> > yesterday and advanced me to Stage III (I never knew

> > how good

> > scrambled eggs could taste!!!)

> >

> > I started my journey last summer when Dr. Tatikunta

> > in Roseville

> > agreed to refer me to the program. The waiting felt

> > like forever in

> > the beginning, but the last two months moved quickly

> > once Dr.

> > Stiles " fast-tracked " me. My starting weight was

> > 320.5 on Feb 17th

> > and my weight one week before surgery was 287.5 (I

> > wish I weighed in

> > on the day of my surgery but I was scheduled for

> > 6:30 am and didn't

> > think about it). Today is my two week surgery

> > anniversary and I

> > currently weigh 269.5, so I have lost 51 pounds

> > since February.

> >

> > My surgery went very well and I haven't had any

> > complications so

> > far. When I woke up in the recovery room I felt

> > much better than I

> > expected and only stayed in the hospital overnight.

> > I have been

> > careful with my diet and haven't experienced any

> > nausea or dumping.

> > I guess you can say that I'm a poster child for the

> > surgical process.

> >

> > I have enjoyed getting to know some of you by

> > looking over the

> > posted messages and glad that this group is around

> > for support and

> > information.

> >

> > Since I am in the Sacramento area, I was hoping to

> > get information

> > on the monthly post-op meetings that are held up

> > here. Is there

> > anyone out there that can tell me how they are

> > structured? Do we

> > still have to maintain and turn in journals?

> >

> > Thank you,

> >

> > Sherri

> >

> >

> >

>

>

>__________________________________________________

>

[Guest guest]

Sherri--I see several other people already chimed in with answers to

your questions. However, my big suggestion is to look at the

calendar on the Yahoo web site (that is, if you read your posts

online, and not by e-mail).

Also, I highly recommend our SAWSSY group. We meet in Fair Oaks

every Thursday night from 7 to 9 PM. We have a great supportive

group.

Welcome to the other side!

--Sandi

> Hi Group-

>

> My name is Sherri and I just had my surgery on May 25 in South San

> Francisco. My surgeon was Dr. Umbach and he removed my staples

> yesterday and advanced me to Stage III (I never knew how good

> scrambled eggs could taste!!!)

>

> I started my journey last summer when Dr. Tatikunta in Roseville

> agreed to refer me to the program. The waiting felt like forever

in

> the beginning, but the last two months moved quickly once Dr.

> Stiles " fast-tracked " me. My starting weight was 320.5 on Feb 17th

> and my weight one week before surgery was 287.5 (I wish I weighed

in

> on the day of my surgery but I was scheduled for 6:30 am and didn't

> think about it). Today is my two week surgery anniversary and I

> currently weigh 269.5, so I have lost 51 pounds since February.

>

> My surgery went very well and I haven't had any complications so

> far. When I woke up in the recovery room I felt much better than I

> expected and only stayed in the hospital overnight. I have been

> careful with my diet and haven't experienced any nausea or

dumping.

> I guess you can say that I'm a poster child for the surgical

process.

>

> I have enjoyed getting to know some of you by looking over the

> posted messages and glad that this group is around for support and

> information.

>

> Since I am in the Sacramento area, I was hoping to get information

> on the monthly post-op meetings that are held up here. Is there

> anyone out there that can tell me how they are structured? Do we

> still have to maintain and turn in journals?

>

> Thank you,

>

> Sherri

[Guest guest]

Hi Sherri

I had dr gorrin but dr umbach assisted in my surgery, both very handsome drs i thought !

They have the meetings the 4th sat of each month, they are case management meetings, everytime i go the journal thing is off and on......i think they stress it more pre op than post op and they divide the group in two at a certain point. My dr was in sacaramento and he moved so i switched to a dr in vacaville so now my reminder cards come to go to the meeting in ssf but i go to the sacramento ones when i can , cause that is where my " surgery twin goes" and its less stress for me to drive there, this june i wont go cause i love nascar and am camping in sonoma for the race there GO JEFF GORDON! may was cancelled due to the holiday, maybe i will see you in july !

Colleensdyoko wrote:

Hi Group-My name is Sherri and I just had my surgery on May 25 in South San Francisco. My surgeon was Dr. Umbach and he removed my staples yesterday and advanced me to Stage III (I never knew how good scrambled eggs could taste!!!)I started my journey last summer when Dr. Tatikunta in Roseville agreed to refer me to the program. The waiting felt like forever in the beginning, but the last two months moved quickly once Dr. Stiles "fast-tracked" me. My starting weight was 320.5 on Feb 17th and my weight one week before surgery was 287.5 (I wish I weighed in on the day of my surgery but I was scheduled for 6:30 am and didn't think about it). Today is my two week surgery anniversary and I currently weigh 269.5, so I have lost 51 pounds since February.My surgery went very well and I haven't had any complications so far.

When I woke up in the recovery room I felt much better than I expected and only stayed in the hospital overnight. I have been careful with my diet and haven't experienced any nausea or dumping. I guess you can say that I'm a poster child for the surgical process.I have enjoyed getting to know some of you by looking over the posted messages and glad that this group is around for support and information. Since I am in the Sacramento area, I was hoping to get information on the monthly post-op meetings that are held up here. Is there anyone out there that can tell me how they are structured? Do we still have to maintain and turn in journals? Thank you,Sherri

[Guest guest]

HI,

I'm not post op yet but what is the SAWSSY group? That would be perfect for me because my daughter goes to bible study during that time frame and I'm home alone, tempted to eat! Is it post ops only?

Chris"Sandi H." wrote:

Sherri--I see several other people already chimed in with answers to your questions. However, my big suggestion is to look at the calendar on the Yahoo web site (that is, if you read your posts online, and not by e-mail).Also, I highly recommend our SAWSSY group. We meet in Fair Oaks every Thursday night from 7 to 9 PM. We have a great supportive group.Welcome to the other side!--Sandi> Hi Group-> > My name is Sherri and I just had my surgery on May 25 in South San > Francisco. My surgeon was Dr. Umbach and he removed my staples > yesterday and advanced me to Stage III (I never knew how good > scrambled eggs could taste!!!)> > I started my journey last

summer when Dr. Tatikunta in Roseville > agreed to refer me to the program. The waiting felt like forever in > the beginning, but the last two months moved quickly once Dr. > Stiles "fast-tracked" me. My starting weight was 320.5 on Feb 17th > and my weight one week before surgery was 287.5 (I wish I weighed in > on the day of my surgery but I was scheduled for 6:30 am and didn't > think about it). Today is my two week surgery anniversary and I > currently weigh 269.5, so I have lost 51 pounds since February.> > My surgery went very well and I haven't had any complications so > far. When I woke up in the recovery room I felt much better than I > expected and only stayed in the hospital overnight. I have been > careful with my diet and haven't experienced any nausea or dumping. > I guess you can say that I'm a poster child for the surgical

process.> > I have enjoyed getting to know some of you by looking over the > posted messages and glad that this group is around for support and > information. > > Since I am in the Sacramento area, I was hoping to get information > on the monthly post-op meetings that are held up here. Is there > anyone out there that can tell me how they are structured? Do we > still have to maintain and turn in journals? > > Thank you,> > Sherri

[Guest guest]

SAWSSY is a group of WLS patients, both pre-op and post-op that want

to get together every week. We're not all Kaiser patients; we have

some from various other health plans. Check the calendar or the

calendar announcements for time and place of our meetings.

I don't remember what the acronym stands for at the top of my head.

--Sandi

> > Hi Group-

> >

> > My name is Sherri and I just had my surgery on May 25 in South

San

> > Francisco. My surgeon was Dr. Umbach and he removed my staples

> > yesterday and advanced me to Stage III (I never knew how good

> > scrambled eggs could taste!!!)

> >

> > I started my journey last summer when Dr. Tatikunta in Roseville

> > agreed to refer me to the program. The waiting felt like forever

> in

> > the beginning, but the last two months moved quickly once Dr.

> > Stiles " fast-tracked " me. My starting weight was 320.5 on Feb

17th

> > and my weight one week before surgery was 287.5 (I wish I weighed

> in

> > on the day of my surgery but I was scheduled for 6:30 am and

didn't

> > think about it). Today is my two week surgery anniversary and I

> > currently weigh 269.5, so I have lost 51 pounds since February.

> >

> > My surgery went very well and I haven't had any complications so

> > far. When I woke up in the recovery room I felt much better than

I

> > expected and only stayed in the hospital overnight. I have been

> > careful with my diet and haven't experienced any nausea or

> dumping.

> > I guess you can say that I'm a poster child for the surgical

> process.

> >

> > I have enjoyed getting to know some of you by looking over the

> > posted messages and glad that this group is around for support

and

> > information.

> >

> > Since I am in the Sacramento area, I was hoping to get

information

> > on the monthly post-op meetings that are held up here. Is there

> > anyone out there that can tell me how they are structured? Do we

> > still have to maintain and turn in journals?

> >

> > Thank you,

> >

> > Sherri

>

>

>

>

>

> ---------------------------------

>

[Guest guest]

I'll be there tomorrow! Is it a big group??

> > > Hi Group-

> > >

> > > My name is Sherri and I just had my surgery on May 25 in South

> San

> > > Francisco. My surgeon was Dr. Umbach and he removed my

staples

> > > yesterday and advanced me to Stage III (I never knew how good

> > > scrambled eggs could taste!!!)

> > >

> > > I started my journey last summer when Dr. Tatikunta in

Roseville

> > > agreed to refer me to the program. The waiting felt like

forever

> > in

> > > the beginning, but the last two months moved quickly once Dr.

> > > Stiles " fast-tracked " me. My starting weight was 320.5 on Feb

> 17th

> > > and my weight one week before surgery was 287.5 (I wish I

weighed

> > in

> > > on the day of my surgery but I was scheduled for 6:30 am and

> didn't

> > > think about it). Today is my two week surgery anniversary and

I

> > > currently weigh 269.5, so I have lost 51 pounds since February.

> > >

> > > My surgery went very well and I haven't had any complications

so

> > > far. When I woke up in the recovery room I felt much better

than

> I

> > > expected and only stayed in the hospital overnight. I have

been

> > > careful with my diet and haven't experienced any nausea or

> > dumping.

> > > I guess you can say that I'm a poster child for the surgical

> > process.

> > >

> > > I have enjoyed getting to know some of you by looking over the

> > > posted messages and glad that this group is around for support

> and

> > > information.

> > >

> > > Since I am in the Sacramento area, I was hoping to get

> information

> > > on the monthly post-op meetings that are held up here. Is

there

> > > anyone out there that can tell me how they are structured? Do

we

> > > still have to maintain and turn in journals?

> > >

> > > Thank you,

> > >

> > > Sherri

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > ---------------------------------

> >

[Guest guest]

It's a support group, that meets every week, in Citrus Heights. It lasts

for two hours, seven to nine, and is comprised of some friendly

people. Right now, on a temporary basis, they are meeting at the Raley's

at Sunrise and San , but that changes after tomorrow night's

meeting. I'll let you know when I know where the next one will

be. LaWanda At 04:17 PM 6/8/05, you wrote:

>HI,

>

>I'm not post op yet but what is the SAWSSY group? That would be perfect

>for me because my daughter goes to bible study during that time frame and

>I'm home alone, tempted to eat! Is it post ops only?

>

>Chris

>

> " Sandi H. " sandiantoytrain@...> wrote:

>Sherri--I see several other people already chimed in with answers to

>your questions. However, my big suggestion is to look at the

>calendar on the Yahoo web site (that is, if you read your posts

>online, and not by e-mail).

>

>Also, I highly recommend our SAWSSY group. We meet in Fair Oaks

>every Thursday night from 7 to 9 PM. We have a great supportive

>group.

>

>Welcome to the other side!

>--Sandi

>

>

> > Hi Group-

> >

> > My name is Sherri and I just had my surgery on May 25 in South San

> > Francisco. My surgeon was Dr. Umbach and he removed my staples

> > yesterday and advanced me to Stage III (I never knew how good

> > scrambled eggs could taste!!!)

> >

> > I started my journey last summer when Dr. Tatikunta in Roseville

> > agreed to refer me to the program. The waiting felt like forever

>in

> > the beginning, but the last two months moved quickly once Dr.

> > Stiles " fast-tracked " me. My starting weight was 320.5 on Feb 17th

> > and my weight one week before surgery was 287.5 (I wish I weighed

>in

> > on the day of my surgery but I was scheduled for 6:30 am and didn't

> > think about it). Today is my two week surgery anniversary and I

> > currently weigh 269.5, so I have lost 51 pounds since February.

> >

> > My surgery went very well and I haven't had any complications so

> > far. When I woke up in the recovery room I felt much better than I

> > expected and only stayed in the hospital overnight. I have been

> > careful with my diet and haven't experienced any nausea or

>dumping.

> > I guess you can say that I'm a poster child for the surgical

>process.

> >

> > I have enjoyed getting to know some of you by looking over the

> > posted messages and glad that this group is around for support and

> > information.

> >

> > Since I am in the Sacramento area, I was hoping to get information

> > on the monthly post-op meetings that are held up here. Is there

> > anyone out there that can tell me how they are structured? Do we

> > still have to maintain and turn in journals?

> >

> > Thank you,

> >

> > Sherri

>

>

>

>

>

>----------

>

[Guest guest]

we'd love you do join us its a great group.

Rosechris lopez wrote:

HI,

I'm not post op yet but what is the SAWSSY group? That would be perfect for me because my daughter goes to bible study during that time frame and I'm home alone, tempted to eat! Is it post ops only?

Chris"Sandi H." wrote:

Sherri--I see several other people already chimed in with answers to your questions. However, my big suggestion is to look at the calendar on the Yahoo web site (that is, if you read your posts online, and not by e-mail).Also, I highly recommend our SAWSSY group. We meet in Fair Oaks every Thursday night from 7 to 9 PM. We have a great supportive group.Welcome to the other side!--Sandi> Hi Group-> > My name is Sherri and I just had my surgery on May 25 in South San > Francisco. My surgeon was Dr. Umbach and he removed my staples > yesterday and advanced me to Stage III (I never knew how good > scrambled eggs could taste!!!)> > I started my journey last

summer when Dr. Tatikunta in Roseville > agreed to refer me to the program. The waiting felt like forever in > the beginning, but the last two months moved quickly once Dr. > Stiles "fast-tracked" me. My starting weight was 320.5 on Feb 17th > and my weight one week before surgery was 287.5 (I wish I weighed in > on the day of my surgery but I was scheduled for 6:30 am and didn't > think about it). Today is my two week surgery anniversary and I > currently weigh 269.5, so I have lost 51 pounds since February.> > My surgery went very well and I haven't had any complications so > far. When I woke up in the recovery room I felt much better than I > expected and only stayed in the hospital overnight. I have been > careful with my diet and haven't experienced any nausea or dumping. > I guess you can say that I'm a poster child for the surgical

process.> > I have enjoyed getting to know some of you by looking over the > posted messages and glad that this group is around for support and > information. > > Since I am in the Sacramento area, I was hoping to get information > on the monthly post-op meetings that are held up here. Is there > anyone out there that can tell me how they are structured? Do we > still have to maintain and turn in journals? > > Thank you,> > Sherri

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[Guest guest]

& LaWanda--The SAWSSY group will be back at its normal meeting

place at the Raley at Madison & Hazel tomorrow night. The address

is: 8870 Madison, Fair Oaks, CA 95628

You'll have to check each week where it is at.

LaWanda, will you be able to come to the meeting tomorrow night?

> > > Hi Group-

> > >

> > > My name is Sherri and I just had my surgery on May 25 in South

San

> > > Francisco. My surgeon was Dr. Umbach and he removed my staples

> > > yesterday and advanced me to Stage III (I never knew how good

> > > scrambled eggs could taste!!!)

> > >

> > > I started my journey last summer when Dr. Tatikunta in

Roseville

> > > agreed to refer me to the program. The waiting felt like

forever

> >in

> > > the beginning, but the last two months moved quickly once Dr.

> > > Stiles " fast-tracked " me. My starting weight was 320.5 on Feb

17th

> > > and my weight one week before surgery was 287.5 (I wish I

weighed

> >in

> > > on the day of my surgery but I was scheduled for 6:30 am and

didn't

> > > think about it). Today is my two week surgery anniversary and

I

> > > currently weigh 269.5, so I have lost 51 pounds since February.

> > >

> > > My surgery went very well and I haven't had any complications

so

> > > far. When I woke up in the recovery room I felt much better

than I

> > > expected and only stayed in the hospital overnight. I have

been

> > > careful with my diet and haven't experienced any nausea or

> >dumping.

> > > I guess you can say that I'm a poster child for the surgical

> >process.

> > >

> > > I have enjoyed getting to know some of you by looking over the

> > > posted messages and glad that this group is around for support

and

> > > information.

> > >

> > > Since I am in the Sacramento area, I was hoping to get

information

> > > on the monthly post-op meetings that are held up here. Is

there

> > > anyone out there that can tell me how they are structured? Do

we

> > > still have to maintain and turn in journals?

> > >

> > > Thank you,

> > >

> > > Sherri

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >----------

> >

[Guest guest]

& LaWanda--The SAWSSY group will be back at its normal meeting

place at the Raley at Madison & Hazel tomorrow night. The address

is: 8870 Madison, Fair Oaks, CA 95628

You'll have to check each week where it is at.

LaWanda, will you be able to come to the meeting tomorrow night?

> > > Hi Group-

> > >

> > > My name is Sherri and I just had my surgery on May 25 in South

San

> > > Francisco. My surgeon was Dr. Umbach and he removed my staples

> > > yesterday and advanced me to Stage III (I never knew how good

> > > scrambled eggs could taste!!!)

> > >

> > > I started my journey last summer when Dr. Tatikunta in

Roseville

> > > agreed to refer me to the program. The waiting felt like

forever

> >in

> > > the beginning, but the last two months moved quickly once Dr.

> > > Stiles " fast-tracked " me. My starting weight was 320.5 on Feb

17th

> > > and my weight one week before surgery was 287.5 (I wish I

weighed

> >in

> > > on the day of my surgery but I was scheduled for 6:30 am and

didn't

> > > think about it). Today is my two week surgery anniversary and

I

> > > currently weigh 269.5, so I have lost 51 pounds since February.

> > >

> > > My surgery went very well and I haven't had any complications

so

> > > far. When I woke up in the recovery room I felt much better

than I

> > > expected and only stayed in the hospital overnight. I have

been

> > > careful with my diet and haven't experienced any nausea or

> >dumping.

> > > I guess you can say that I'm a poster child for the surgical

> >process.

> > >

> > > I have enjoyed getting to know some of you by looking over the

> > > posted messages and glad that this group is around for support

and

> > > information.

> > >

> > > Since I am in the Sacramento area, I was hoping to get

information

> > > on the monthly post-op meetings that are held up here. Is

there

> > > anyone out there that can tell me how they are structured? Do

we

> > > still have to maintain and turn in journals?

> > >

> > > Thank you,

> > >

> > > Sherri

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >----------

> >

[Guest guest]

OH HECK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I thought this week we were at Hazel and

Madison. Am I wrong? I know last week we were at San but this

week I thought for sure we were back at our normal meeting place.

Someone please let me know.

> > > Hi Group-

> > >

> > > My name is Sherri and I just had my surgery on May 25 in South

San

> > > Francisco. My surgeon was Dr. Umbach and he removed my staples

> > > yesterday and advanced me to Stage III (I never knew how good

> > > scrambled eggs could taste!!!)

> > >

> > > I started my journey last summer when Dr. Tatikunta in

Roseville

> > > agreed to refer me to the program. The waiting felt like

forever

> >in

> > > the beginning, but the last two months moved quickly once Dr.

> > > Stiles " fast-tracked " me. My starting weight was 320.5 on Feb

17th

> > > and my weight one week before surgery was 287.5 (I wish I

weighed

> >in

> > > on the day of my surgery but I was scheduled for 6:30 am and

didn't

> > > think about it). Today is my two week surgery anniversary and

I

> > > currently weigh 269.5, so I have lost 51 pounds since February.

> > >

> > > My surgery went very well and I haven't had any complications

so

> > > far. When I woke up in the recovery room I felt much better

than I

> > > expected and only stayed in the hospital overnight. I have

been

> > > careful with my diet and haven't experienced any nausea or

> >dumping.

> > > I guess you can say that I'm a poster child for the surgical

> >process.

> > >

> > > I have enjoyed getting to know some of you by looking over the

> > > posted messages and glad that this group is around for support

and

> > > information.

> > >

> > > Since I am in the Sacramento area, I was hoping to get

information

> > > on the monthly post-op meetings that are held up here. Is

there

> > > anyone out there that can tell me how they are structured? Do

we

> > > still have to maintain and turn in journals?

> > >

> > > Thank you,

> > >

> > > Sherri

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >----------

> >

[Guest guest]

OH HECK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I thought this week we were at Hazel and

Madison. Am I wrong? I know last week we were at San but this

week I thought for sure we were back at our normal meeting place.

Someone please let me know.

> > > Hi Group-

> > >

> > > My name is Sherri and I just had my surgery on May 25 in South

San

> > > Francisco. My surgeon was Dr. Umbach and he removed my staples

> > > yesterday and advanced me to Stage III (I never knew how good

> > > scrambled eggs could taste!!!)

> > >

> > > I started my journey last summer when Dr. Tatikunta in

Roseville

> > > agreed to refer me to the program. The waiting felt like

forever

> >in

> > > the beginning, but the last two months moved quickly once Dr.

> > > Stiles " fast-tracked " me. My starting weight was 320.5 on Feb

17th

> > > and my weight one week before surgery was 287.5 (I wish I

weighed

> >in

> > > on the day of my surgery but I was scheduled for 6:30 am and

didn't

> > > think about it). Today is my two week surgery anniversary and

I

> > > currently weigh 269.5, so I have lost 51 pounds since February.

> > >

> > > My surgery went very well and I haven't had any complications

so

> > > far. When I woke up in the recovery room I felt much better

than I

> > > expected and only stayed in the hospital overnight. I have

been

> > > careful with my diet and haven't experienced any nausea or

> >dumping.

> > > I guess you can say that I'm a poster child for the surgical

> >process.

> > >

> > > I have enjoyed getting to know some of you by looking over the

> > > posted messages and glad that this group is around for support

and

> > > information.

> > >

> > > Since I am in the Sacramento area, I was hoping to get

information

> > > on the monthly post-op meetings that are held up here. Is

there

> > > anyone out there that can tell me how they are structured? Do

we

> > > still have to maintain and turn in journals?

> > >

> > > Thank you,

> > >

> > > Sherri

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >----------

> >

[Guest guest]

Pfew! I feel better now. thanks Sandi. I should have known

someone would post this in response. thank you thank you.

> > > > Hi Group-

> > > >

> > > > My name is Sherri and I just had my surgery on May 25 in

South

> San

> > > > Francisco. My surgeon was Dr. Umbach and he removed my

staples

> > > > yesterday and advanced me to Stage III (I never knew how good

> > > > scrambled eggs could taste!!!)

> > > >

> > > > I started my journey last summer when Dr. Tatikunta in

> Roseville

> > > > agreed to refer me to the program. The waiting felt like

> forever

> > >in

> > > > the beginning, but the last two months moved quickly once Dr.

> > > > Stiles " fast-tracked " me. My starting weight was 320.5 on

Feb

> 17th

> > > > and my weight one week before surgery was 287.5 (I wish I

> weighed

> > >in

> > > > on the day of my surgery but I was scheduled for 6:30 am and

> didn't

> > > > think about it). Today is my two week surgery anniversary

and

> I

> > > > currently weigh 269.5, so I have lost 51 pounds since

February.

> > > >

> > > > My surgery went very well and I haven't had any

complications

> so

> > > > far. When I woke up in the recovery room I felt much better

> than I

> > > > expected and only stayed in the hospital overnight. I have

> been

> > > > careful with my diet and haven't experienced any nausea or

> > >dumping.

> > > > I guess you can say that I'm a poster child for the surgical

> > >process.

> > > >

> > > > I have enjoyed getting to know some of you by looking over

the

> > > > posted messages and glad that this group is around for

support

> and

> > > > information.

> > > >

> > > > Since I am in the Sacramento area, I was hoping to get

> information

> > > > on the monthly post-op meetings that are held up here. Is

> there

> > > > anyone out there that can tell me how they are structured?

Do

> we

> > > > still have to maintain and turn in journals?

> > > >

> > > > Thank you,

> > > >

> > > > Sherri

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >----------

> > >

[Guest guest]

Pfew! I feel better now. thanks Sandi. I should have known

someone would post this in response. thank you thank you.

> > > > Hi Group-

> > > >

> > > > My name is Sherri and I just had my surgery on May 25 in

South

> San

> > > > Francisco. My surgeon was Dr. Umbach and he removed my

staples

> > > > yesterday and advanced me to Stage III (I never knew how good

> > > > scrambled eggs could taste!!!)

> > > >

> > > > I started my journey last summer when Dr. Tatikunta in

> Roseville

> > > > agreed to refer me to the program. The waiting felt like

> forever

> > >in

> > > > the beginning, but the last two months moved quickly once Dr.

> > > > Stiles " fast-tracked " me. My starting weight was 320.5 on

Feb

> 17th

> > > > and my weight one week before surgery was 287.5 (I wish I

> weighed

> > >in

> > > > on the day of my surgery but I was scheduled for 6:30 am and

> didn't

> > > > think about it). Today is my two week surgery anniversary

and

> I

> > > > currently weigh 269.5, so I have lost 51 pounds since

February.

> > > >

> > > > My surgery went very well and I haven't had any

complications

> so

> > > > far. When I woke up in the recovery room I felt much better

> than I

> > > > expected and only stayed in the hospital overnight. I have

> been

> > > > careful with my diet and haven't experienced any nausea or

> > >dumping.

> > > > I guess you can say that I'm a poster child for the surgical

> > >process.

> > > >

> > > > I have enjoyed getting to know some of you by looking over

the

> > > > posted messages and glad that this group is around for

support

> and

> > > > information.

> > > >

> > > > Since I am in the Sacramento area, I was hoping to get

> information

> > > > on the monthly post-op meetings that are held up here. Is

> there

> > > > anyone out there that can tell me how they are structured?

Do

> we

> > > > still have to maintain and turn in journals?

> > > >

> > > > Thank you,

> > > >

> > > > Sherri

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >----------

> > >

[Guest guest]

No, you're at San again. LaWanda At 10:34 PM 6/8/05, you wrote:

>OH HECK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I thought this week we were at Hazel and

>Madison. Am I wrong? I know last week we were at San but this

>week I thought for sure we were back at our normal meeting place.

>Someone please let me know.

>

>

>

>

> > > > Hi Group-

> > > >

> > > > My name is Sherri and I just had my surgery on May 25 in South

>San

> > > > Francisco. My surgeon was Dr. Umbach and he removed my staples

> > > > yesterday and advanced me to Stage III (I never knew how good

> > > > scrambled eggs could taste!!!)

> > > >

> > > > I started my journey last summer when Dr. Tatikunta in

>Roseville

> > > > agreed to refer me to the program. The waiting felt like

>forever

> > >in

> > > > the beginning, but the last two months moved quickly once Dr.

> > > > Stiles " fast-tracked " me. My starting weight was 320.5 on Feb

>17th

> > > > and my weight one week before surgery was 287.5 (I wish I

>weighed

> > >in

> > > > on the day of my surgery but I was scheduled for 6:30 am and

>didn't

> > > > think about it). Today is my two week surgery anniversary and

>I

> > > > currently weigh 269.5, so I have lost 51 pounds since February.

> > > >

> > > > My surgery went very well and I haven't had any complications

>so

> > > > far. When I woke up in the recovery room I felt much better

>than I

> > > > expected and only stayed in the hospital overnight. I have

>been

> > > > careful with my diet and haven't experienced any nausea or

> > >dumping.

> > > > I guess you can say that I'm a poster child for the surgical

> > >process.

> > > >

> > > > I have enjoyed getting to know some of you by looking over the

> > > > posted messages and glad that this group is around for support

>and

> > > > information.

> > > >

> > > > Since I am in the Sacramento area, I was hoping to get

>information

> > > > on the monthly post-op meetings that are held up here. Is

>there

> > > > anyone out there that can tell me how they are structured? Do

>we

> > > > still have to maintain and turn in journals?

> > > >

> > > > Thank you,

> > > >

> > > > Sherri

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >----------

> > >

[Guest guest]

No, you're at San again. LaWanda At 10:34 PM 6/8/05, you wrote:

>OH HECK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I thought this week we were at Hazel and

>Madison. Am I wrong? I know last week we were at San but this

>week I thought for sure we were back at our normal meeting place.

>Someone please let me know.

>

>

>

>

> > > > Hi Group-

> > > >

> > > > My name is Sherri and I just had my surgery on May 25 in South

>San

> > > > Francisco. My surgeon was Dr. Umbach and he removed my staples

> > > > yesterday and advanced me to Stage III (I never knew how good

> > > > scrambled eggs could taste!!!)

> > > >

> > > > I started my journey last summer when Dr. Tatikunta in

>Roseville

> > > > agreed to refer me to the program. The waiting felt like

>forever

> > >in

> > > > the beginning, but the last two months moved quickly once Dr.

> > > > Stiles " fast-tracked " me. My starting weight was 320.5 on Feb

>17th

> > > > and my weight one week before surgery was 287.5 (I wish I

>weighed

> > >in

> > > > on the day of my surgery but I was scheduled for 6:30 am and

>didn't

> > > > think about it). Today is my two week surgery anniversary and

>I

> > > > currently weigh 269.5, so I have lost 51 pounds since February.

> > > >

> > > > My surgery went very well and I haven't had any complications

>so

> > > > far. When I woke up in the recovery room I felt much better

>than I

> > > > expected and only stayed in the hospital overnight. I have

>been

> > > > careful with my diet and haven't experienced any nausea or

> > >dumping.

> > > > I guess you can say that I'm a poster child for the surgical

> > >process.

> > > >

> > > > I have enjoyed getting to know some of you by looking over the

> > > > posted messages and glad that this group is around for support

>and

> > > > information.

> > > >

> > > > Since I am in the Sacramento area, I was hoping to get

>information

> > > > on the monthly post-op meetings that are held up here. Is

>there

> > > > anyone out there that can tell me how they are structured? Do

>we

> > > > still have to maintain and turn in journals?

> > > >

> > > > Thank you,

> > > >

> > > > Sherri

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >----------

> > >

[Guest guest]

Okay , disregard what I said! Thanks Sandy. LaWanda At 09:32 PM

6/8/05, you wrote:

>& LaWanda--The SAWSSY group will be back at its normal meeting

>place at the Raley at Madison & Hazel tomorrow night. The address

>is: 8870 Madison, Fair Oaks, CA 95628

>

>You'll have to check each week where it is at.

>

>LaWanda, will you be able to come to the meeting tomorrow night?

>

>

> > > > Hi Group-

> > > >

> > > > My name is Sherri and I just had my surgery on May 25 in South

>San

> > > > Francisco. My surgeon was Dr. Umbach and he removed my staples

> > > > yesterday and advanced me to Stage III (I never knew how good

> > > > scrambled eggs could taste!!!)

> > > >

> > > > I started my journey last summer when Dr. Tatikunta in

>Roseville

> > > > agreed to refer me to the program. The waiting felt like

>forever

> > >in

> > > > the beginning, but the last two months moved quickly once Dr.

> > > > Stiles " fast-tracked " me. My starting weight was 320.5 on Feb

>17th

> > > > and my weight one week before surgery was 287.5 (I wish I

>weighed

> > >in

> > > > on the day of my surgery but I was scheduled for 6:30 am and

>didn't

> > > > think about it). Today is my two week surgery anniversary and

>I

> > > > currently weigh 269.5, so I have lost 51 pounds since February.

> > > >

> > > > My surgery went very well and I haven't had any complications

>so

> > > > far. When I woke up in the recovery room I felt much better

>than I

> > > > expected and only stayed in the hospital overnight. I have

>been

> > > > careful with my diet and haven't experienced any nausea or

> > >dumping.

> > > > I guess you can say that I'm a poster child for the surgical

> > >process.

> > > >

> > > > I have enjoyed getting to know some of you by looking over the

> > > > posted messages and glad that this group is around for support

>and

> > > > information.

> > > >

> > > > Since I am in the Sacramento area, I was hoping to get

>information

> > > > on the monthly post-op meetings that are held up here. Is

>there

> > > > anyone out there that can tell me how they are structured? Do

>we

> > > > still have to maintain and turn in journals?

> > > >

> > > > Thank you,

> > > >

> > > > Sherri

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >----------

> > >

[Guest guest]

Okay , disregard what I said! Thanks Sandy. LaWanda At 09:32 PM

6/8/05, you wrote:

>& LaWanda--The SAWSSY group will be back at its normal meeting

>place at the Raley at Madison & Hazel tomorrow night. The address

>is: 8870 Madison, Fair Oaks, CA 95628

>

>You'll have to check each week where it is at.

>

>LaWanda, will you be able to come to the meeting tomorrow night?

>

>

> > > > Hi Group-

> > > >

> > > > My name is Sherri and I just had my surgery on May 25 in South

>San

> > > > Francisco. My surgeon was Dr. Umbach and he removed my staples

> > > > yesterday and advanced me to Stage III (I never knew how good

> > > > scrambled eggs could taste!!!)

> > > >

> > > > I started my journey last summer when Dr. Tatikunta in

>Roseville

> > > > agreed to refer me to the program. The waiting felt like

>forever

> > >in

> > > > the beginning, but the last two months moved quickly once Dr.

> > > > Stiles " fast-tracked " me. My starting weight was 320.5 on Feb

>17th

> > > > and my weight one week before surgery was 287.5 (I wish I

>weighed

> > >in

> > > > on the day of my surgery but I was scheduled for 6:30 am and

>didn't

> > > > think about it). Today is my two week surgery anniversary and

>I

> > > > currently weigh 269.5, so I have lost 51 pounds since February.

> > > >

> > > > My surgery went very well and I haven't had any complications

>so

> > > > far. When I woke up in the recovery room I felt much better

>than I

> > > > expected and only stayed in the hospital overnight. I have

>been

> > > > careful with my diet and haven't experienced any nausea or

> > >dumping.

> > > > I guess you can say that I'm a poster child for the surgical

> > >process.

> > > >

> > > > I have enjoyed getting to know some of you by looking over the

> > > > posted messages and glad that this group is around for support

>and

> > > > information.

> > > >

> > > > Since I am in the Sacramento area, I was hoping to get

>information

> > > > on the monthly post-op meetings that are held up here. Is

>there

> > > > anyone out there that can tell me how they are structured? Do

>we

> > > > still have to maintain and turn in journals?

> > > >

> > > > Thank you,

> > > >

> > > > Sherri

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >----------

> > >

[Guest guest]

Yes, , dear. We are supposed to be back at Hazel & Madison. I

just think LaWanda was living up to her screen name, Konfuzed! LOL!

--Sandi

> > > > Hi Group-

> > > >

> > > > My name is Sherri and I just had my surgery on May 25 in

South

> San

> > > > Francisco. My surgeon was Dr. Umbach and he removed my

staples

> > > > yesterday and advanced me to Stage III (I never knew how good

> > > > scrambled eggs could taste!!!)

> > > >

> > > > I started my journey last summer when Dr. Tatikunta in

> Roseville

> > > > agreed to refer me to the program. The waiting felt like

> forever

> > >in

> > > > the beginning, but the last two months moved quickly once Dr.

> > > > Stiles " fast-tracked " me. My starting weight was 320.5 on

Feb

> 17th

> > > > and my weight one week before surgery was 287.5 (I wish I

> weighed

> > >in

> > > > on the day of my surgery but I was scheduled for 6:30 am and

> didn't

> > > > think about it). Today is my two week surgery anniversary

and

> I

> > > > currently weigh 269.5, so I have lost 51 pounds since

February.

> > > >

> > > > My surgery went very well and I haven't had any complications

> so

> > > > far. When I woke up in the recovery room I felt much better

> than I

> > > > expected and only stayed in the hospital overnight. I have

> been

> > > > careful with my diet and haven't experienced any nausea or

> > >dumping.

> > > > I guess you can say that I'm a poster child for the surgical

> > >process.

> > > >

> > > > I have enjoyed getting to know some of you by looking over the

> > > > posted messages and glad that this group is around for

support

> and

> > > > information.

> > > >

> > > > Since I am in the Sacramento area, I was hoping to get

> information

> > > > on the monthly post-op meetings that are held up here. Is

> there

> > > > anyone out there that can tell me how they are structured? Do

> we

> > > > still have to maintain and turn in journals?

> > > >

> > > > Thank you,

> > > >

> > > > Sherri

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >----------

> > >

[Guest guest]

Yes, , dear. We are supposed to be back at Hazel & Madison. I

just think LaWanda was living up to her screen name, Konfuzed! LOL!

--Sandi

> > > > Hi Group-

> > > >

> > > > My name is Sherri and I just had my surgery on May 25 in

South

> San

> > > > Francisco. My surgeon was Dr. Umbach and he removed my

staples

> > > > yesterday and advanced me to Stage III (I never knew how good

> > > > scrambled eggs could taste!!!)

> > > >

> > > > I started my journey last summer when Dr. Tatikunta in

> Roseville

> > > > agreed to refer me to the program. The waiting felt like

> forever

> > >in

> > > > the beginning, but the last two months moved quickly once Dr.

> > > > Stiles " fast-tracked " me. My starting weight was 320.5 on

Feb

> 17th

> > > > and my weight one week before surgery was 287.5 (I wish I

> weighed

> > >in

> > > > on the day of my surgery but I was scheduled for 6:30 am and

> didn't

> > > > think about it). Today is my two week surgery anniversary

and

> I

> > > > currently weigh 269.5, so I have lost 51 pounds since

February.

> > > >

> > > > My surgery went very well and I haven't had any complications

> so

> > > > far. When I woke up in the recovery room I felt much better

> than I

> > > > expected and only stayed in the hospital overnight. I have

> been

> > > > careful with my diet and haven't experienced any nausea or

> > >dumping.

> > > > I guess you can say that I'm a poster child for the surgical

> > >process.

> > > >

> > > > I have enjoyed getting to know some of you by looking over the

> > > > posted messages and glad that this group is around for

support

> and

> > > > information.

> > > >

> > > > Since I am in the Sacramento area, I was hoping to get

> information

> > > > on the monthly post-op meetings that are held up here. Is

> there

> > > > anyone out there that can tell me how they are structured? Do

> we

> > > > still have to maintain and turn in journals?

> > > >

> > > > Thank you,

> > > >

> > > > Sherri

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >----------

> > >