Guest guest Posted July 13, 2005 Report Share Posted July 13, 2005 Hello and welcome to the group. I am glad that you made the choice to have this surgery. It is one of the best things I could have ever done for myself. I will be thinking of you on your big day and praying that all goes well for you. Feel free to share as much as you like here. We have a lot of veterans who will be able to answer just about any question you might have. Again, congrats on your choices and I can't wait to hear about your journey. Take care. Pam Marsh --- lunalobos@...> wrote: > Hi all. > My name is .I'm new to this board and looking > forward to > talking with and meeting people who are having or > have had the WLS. > I recently went to my first support group at Oakland > Kaiser and was > pleasantly surprised how welcoming and supportive > the group was.(I > hope I can make more of the meetings...thanks Pasha) > > A lil about me...Im 38 yrs old and I work for BART > as a train > operator.(no snide remarks please!!) I own a home > out in the Central > Valley and have a wonderful and supportive partner > of 5yrs, two > crazy Jack dogs and a group of friends that > are really great. > I was offered the WLS about three yrs ago but > turned it down > because I didnt know enough about it and wanted to > do more research > before I agreed on a major surgery like this. Well > as you can see I > now agree and my surgery date is July 19th.....this > Tuesday!!! > With all that said... as much as everyone is > supportive of me I > know that they cant really relate what I will be > going through > unless they have experienced the surgery. Hence the > reason I am here > and thankfully there is a HERE to come to and ask > questions. > Well thats a lil about me for now....wish me luck > and say hi if ya > get a chance. > Ciao for now > > > > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2005 Report Share Posted July 13, 2005 > I am in the Central Valley also, Ripon to be exact where are you? Kristie approved for Fremont > > Date: 2005/07/13 Wed AM 07:26:40 PDT > To: gastric-bypass-support-kaiser-patients > Subject: Getting ready and getting nervous..........!! > > Hi all. My name is .I'm new to this board and looking forward to talking with and meeting people who are having or have had the WLS. I recently went to my first support group at Oakland Kaiser and was pleasantly surprised how welcoming and supportive the group was.(I hope I can make more of the meetings...thanks Pasha) A lil about me...Im 38 yrs old and I work for BART as a train operator.(no snide remarks please!!) I own a home out in the Central Valley and have a wonderful and supportive partner of 5yrs, two crazy Jack dogs and a group of friends that are really great. I was offered the WLS about three yrs ago but turned it down because I didnt know enough about it and wanted to do more research before I agreed on a major surgery like this. Well as you can see I now agree and my surgery date is July 19th.....this Tuesday!!! With all that said... as much as everyone is supportive of me I know that they cant really relate what I will be going through unless they have experienced the surgery. Hence the reason I am here and thankfully there is a HERE to come to and ask questions. Well thats a lil about me for now....wish me luck and say hi if ya get a chance. Ciao for now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2005 Report Share Posted July 13, 2005 > I am in the Central Valley also, Ripon to be exact where are you? Kristie approved for Fremont > > Date: 2005/07/13 Wed AM 07:26:40 PDT > To: gastric-bypass-support-kaiser-patients > Subject: Getting ready and getting nervous..........!! > > Hi all. My name is .I'm new to this board and looking forward to talking with and meeting people who are having or have had the WLS. I recently went to my first support group at Oakland Kaiser and was pleasantly surprised how welcoming and supportive the group was.(I hope I can make more of the meetings...thanks Pasha) A lil about me...Im 38 yrs old and I work for BART as a train operator.(no snide remarks please!!) I own a home out in the Central Valley and have a wonderful and supportive partner of 5yrs, two crazy Jack dogs and a group of friends that are really great. I was offered the WLS about three yrs ago but turned it down because I didnt know enough about it and wanted to do more research before I agreed on a major surgery like this. Well as you can see I now agree and my surgery date is July 19th.....this Tuesday!!! With all that said... as much as everyone is supportive of me I know that they cant really relate what I will be going through unless they have experienced the surgery. Hence the reason I am here and thankfully there is a HERE to come to and ask questions. Well thats a lil about me for now....wish me luck and say hi if ya get a chance. Ciao for now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2005 Report Share Posted July 13, 2005 Hi !! I remember you from the meeting!! I was sitting real close to you, I think I was on the other side of Laurie!! Im glad you found this site. Welcome!!!!! Huggles > Hi all. > My name is .I'm new to this board and looking forward to > talking with and meeting people who are having or have had the WLS. > I recently went to my first support group at Oakland Kaiser and was > pleasantly surprised how welcoming and supportive the group was.(I > hope I can make more of the meetings...thanks Pasha) > A lil about me...Im 38 yrs old and I work for BART as a train > operator.(no snide remarks please!!) I own a home out in the Central > Valley and have a wonderful and supportive partner of 5yrs, two > crazy Jack dogs and a group of friends that are really great. > I was offered the WLS about three yrs ago but turned it down > because I didnt know enough about it and wanted to do more research > before I agreed on a major surgery like this. Well as you can see I > now agree and my surgery date is July 19th.....this Tuesday!!! > With all that said... as much as everyone is supportive of me I > know that they cant really relate what I will be going through > unless they have experienced the surgery. Hence the reason I am here > and thankfully there is a HERE to come to and ask questions. > Well thats a lil about me for now....wish me luck and say hi if ya > get a chance. > Ciao for now > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2005 Report Share Posted July 13, 2005 Hi !! I remember you from the meeting!! I was sitting real close to you, I think I was on the other side of Laurie!! Im glad you found this site. Welcome!!!!! Huggles > Hi all. > My name is .I'm new to this board and looking forward to > talking with and meeting people who are having or have had the WLS. > I recently went to my first support group at Oakland Kaiser and was > pleasantly surprised how welcoming and supportive the group was.(I > hope I can make more of the meetings...thanks Pasha) > A lil about me...Im 38 yrs old and I work for BART as a train > operator.(no snide remarks please!!) I own a home out in the Central > Valley and have a wonderful and supportive partner of 5yrs, two > crazy Jack dogs and a group of friends that are really great. > I was offered the WLS about three yrs ago but turned it down > because I didnt know enough about it and wanted to do more research > before I agreed on a major surgery like this. Well as you can see I > now agree and my surgery date is July 19th.....this Tuesday!!! > With all that said... as much as everyone is supportive of me I > know that they cant really relate what I will be going through > unless they have experienced the surgery. Hence the reason I am here > and thankfully there is a HERE to come to and ask questions. > Well thats a lil about me for now....wish me luck and say hi if ya > get a chance. > Ciao for now > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2005 Report Share Posted July 13, 2005 Hi , and welcome to this board. How exciting for you, getting surgery this soon! To which facility will you go, all the Kaisers are different. Best of luck to you on what is a lifetime journey, and I won't make any smart remarks about BART operators as long as all of you keep doing the great job you're doing! Although I don't live in the Bay Area anymore--we moved to Sacramento in '91--we rode BART a lot when we lived there. I always liked the system. Enough chatting, you have come to a good place for support, lots of good people here. Best to you, LaWanda At 07:26 AM 7/13/05, you wrote: >Hi all. > My name is .I'm new to this board and looking forward to >talking with and meeting people who are having or have had the WLS. >I recently went to my first support group at Oakland Kaiser and was >pleasantly surprised how welcoming and supportive the group was.(I >hope I can make more of the meetings...thanks Pasha) > A lil about me...Im 38 yrs old and I work for BART as a train >operator.(no snide remarks please!!) I own a home out in the Central >Valley and have a wonderful and supportive partner of 5yrs, two >crazy Jack dogs and a group of friends that are really great. > I was offered the WLS about three yrs ago but turned it down >because I didnt know enough about it and wanted to do more research >before I agreed on a major surgery like this. Well as you can see I >now agree and my surgery date is July 19th.....this Tuesday!!! > With all that said... as much as everyone is supportive of me I >know that they cant really relate what I will be going through >unless they have experienced the surgery. Hence the reason I am here >and thankfully there is a HERE to come to and ask questions. > Well thats a lil about me for now....wish me luck and say hi if ya >get a chance. >Ciao for now > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2005 Report Share Posted July 13, 2005 Hi wow your so close ! i remember being excited and scared all in each breath................i had my sugery in feb and i think i made a great choice for me, i thought about it for two years plus but i had to pursue it with my doctors they didnt offer it right up, i feel lucky i got it done from start to finish in about 9 and a half months.............. cant wait to hear your progress. colleen wrote: Hi all.My name is .I'm new to this board and looking forward to talking with and meeting people who are having or have had the WLS. I recently went to my first support group at Oakland Kaiser and was pleasantly surprised how welcoming and supportive the group was.(I hope I can make more of the meetings...thanks Pasha) A lil about me...Im 38 yrs old and I work for BART as a train operator.(no snide remarks please!!) I own a home out in the Central Valley and have a wonderful and supportive partner of 5yrs, two crazy Jack dogs and a group of friends that are really great.I was offered the WLS about three yrs ago but turned it down because I didnt know enough about it and wanted to do more research before I agreed on a major surgery like this. Well as you can see I now agree and my surgery date is July 19th.....this Tuesday!!! With all that said... as much as everyone is supportive of me I know that they cant really relate what I will be going through unless they have experienced the surgery. Hence the reason I am here and thankfully there is a HERE to come to and ask questions.Well thats a lil about me for now....wish me luck and say hi if ya get a chance.Ciao for now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2005 Report Share Posted July 13, 2005 Hi wow your so close ! i remember being excited and scared all in each breath................i had my sugery in feb and i think i made a great choice for me, i thought about it for two years plus but i had to pursue it with my doctors they didnt offer it right up, i feel lucky i got it done from start to finish in about 9 and a half months.............. cant wait to hear your progress. colleen wrote: Hi all.My name is .I'm new to this board and looking forward to talking with and meeting people who are having or have had the WLS. I recently went to my first support group at Oakland Kaiser and was pleasantly surprised how welcoming and supportive the group was.(I hope I can make more of the meetings...thanks Pasha) A lil about me...Im 38 yrs old and I work for BART as a train operator.(no snide remarks please!!) I own a home out in the Central Valley and have a wonderful and supportive partner of 5yrs, two crazy Jack dogs and a group of friends that are really great.I was offered the WLS about three yrs ago but turned it down because I didnt know enough about it and wanted to do more research before I agreed on a major surgery like this. Well as you can see I now agree and my surgery date is July 19th.....this Tuesday!!! With all that said... as much as everyone is supportive of me I know that they cant really relate what I will be going through unless they have experienced the surgery. Hence the reason I am here and thankfully there is a HERE to come to and ask questions.Well thats a lil about me for now....wish me luck and say hi if ya get a chance.Ciao for now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2005 Report Share Posted July 13, 2005 : Welcome to the group and welcome to the rest of your life. You will experience things as you never have before. Everything in my life has changed, but the ride has been grand. Yes, there have been challenges, but for the first time in my life, I can count on me. For the first time in my life, I have experienced freedom. Like a wise woman once said to me, " The price of freedom is dear, but its fruit is delicious. " May you experience freedom like never before! Francisco > Hi all. > My name is .I'm new to this board and looking forward to > talking with and meeting people who are having or have had the WLS. > I recently went to my first support group at Oakland Kaiser and was > pleasantly surprised how welcoming and supportive the group was.(I > hope I can make more of the meetings...thanks Pasha) > A lil about me...Im 38 yrs old and I work for BART as a train > operator.(no snide remarks please!!) I own a home out in the Central > Valley and have a wonderful and supportive partner of 5yrs, two > crazy Jack dogs and a group of friends that are really great. > I was offered the WLS about three yrs ago but turned it down > because I didnt know enough about it and wanted to do more research > before I agreed on a major surgery like this. Well as you can see I > now agree and my surgery date is July 19th.....this Tuesday!!! > With all that said... as much as everyone is supportive of me I > know that they cant really relate what I will be going through > unless they have experienced the surgery. Hence the reason I am here > and thankfully there is a HERE to come to and ask questions. > Well thats a lil about me for now....wish me luck and say hi if ya > get a chance. > Ciao for now > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2005 Report Share Posted July 13, 2005 : Welcome to the group and welcome to the rest of your life. You will experience things as you never have before. Everything in my life has changed, but the ride has been grand. Yes, there have been challenges, but for the first time in my life, I can count on me. For the first time in my life, I have experienced freedom. Like a wise woman once said to me, " The price of freedom is dear, but its fruit is delicious. " May you experience freedom like never before! Francisco > Hi all. > My name is .I'm new to this board and looking forward to > talking with and meeting people who are having or have had the WLS. > I recently went to my first support group at Oakland Kaiser and was > pleasantly surprised how welcoming and supportive the group was.(I > hope I can make more of the meetings...thanks Pasha) > A lil about me...Im 38 yrs old and I work for BART as a train > operator.(no snide remarks please!!) I own a home out in the Central > Valley and have a wonderful and supportive partner of 5yrs, two > crazy Jack dogs and a group of friends that are really great. > I was offered the WLS about three yrs ago but turned it down > because I didnt know enough about it and wanted to do more research > before I agreed on a major surgery like this. Well as you can see I > now agree and my surgery date is July 19th.....this Tuesday!!! > With all that said... as much as everyone is supportive of me I > know that they cant really relate what I will be going through > unless they have experienced the surgery. Hence the reason I am here > and thankfully there is a HERE to come to and ask questions. > Well thats a lil about me for now....wish me luck and say hi if ya > get a chance. > Ciao for now > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2005 Report Share Posted July 13, 2005 : Welcome to the group and welcome to the rest of your life. You will experience things as you never have before. Everything in my life has changed, but the ride has been grand. Yes, there have been challenges, but for the first time in my life, I can count on me. For the first time in my life, I have experienced freedom. Like a wise woman once said to me, " The price of freedom is dear, but its fruit is delicious. " May you experience freedom like never before! Francisco > Hi all. > My name is .I'm new to this board and looking forward to > talking with and meeting people who are having or have had the WLS. > I recently went to my first support group at Oakland Kaiser and was > pleasantly surprised how welcoming and supportive the group was.(I > hope I can make more of the meetings...thanks Pasha) > A lil about me...Im 38 yrs old and I work for BART as a train > operator.(no snide remarks please!!) I own a home out in the Central > Valley and have a wonderful and supportive partner of 5yrs, two > crazy Jack dogs and a group of friends that are really great. > I was offered the WLS about three yrs ago but turned it down > because I didnt know enough about it and wanted to do more research > before I agreed on a major surgery like this. Well as you can see I > now agree and my surgery date is July 19th.....this Tuesday!!! > With all that said... as much as everyone is supportive of me I > know that they cant really relate what I will be going through > unless they have experienced the surgery. Hence the reason I am here > and thankfully there is a HERE to come to and ask questions. > Well thats a lil about me for now....wish me luck and say hi if ya > get a chance. > Ciao for now > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2005 Report Share Posted July 13, 2005 > Manteca Waterslides,,, I hated the waterslides but as a teenager loved to go there. It was very sad that those closed. I had season passes for my kids there last year since it was the last. That is where I grew up and went to school. Kristie > > Date: 2005/07/13 Wed PM 12:22:32 PDT > To: gastric-bypass-support-kaiser-patients > Subject: Re: Re: Getting ready and getting nervous..........!! > > good luck kristie on getting that date , i know manteca well we use to have an annual campout there every year at the waterslides, but they closed them to build houses, it was sad when that happened. > colleen > > hollotwomn@... wrote: > > > I'm two towns south of you theres tracy, manteca, then me in Ripon. Very small wonderful town. Nice to know there is someone closer to me. I should get my surgery date by next week. Keeping my fingers crossed. > > KRistie > > > > From: " " > > Date: 2005/07/13 Wed AM 08:27:24 PDT > > To: gastric-bypass-support-kaiser-patients > > Subject: Re: Getting ready and getting nervous..........!! > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2005 Report Share Posted July 13, 2005 Welcome and congrats on your date ! Who is your surgeon? And where is your surgery? I had my surgery 6/28 at Richmond facility with Dr Baggs and he was fantastic. Your surgery date is on my birthday! We will have the same Birthday now! :-) Keep the questions coming if you have any. I was really nervous the last few days before my surgery and the wonderful people here helped me alot! Sounds like you have a great support system and that will help you so much during recovery! Best of luck to you! Kay > Hi all. > My name is .I'm new to this board and looking forward to > talking with and meeting people who are having or have had the WLS. > I recently went to my first support group at Oakland Kaiser and was > pleasantly surprised how welcoming and supportive the group was.(I > hope I can make more of the meetings...thanks Pasha) > A lil about me...Im 38 yrs old and I work for BART as a train > operator.(no snide remarks please!!) I own a home out in the Central > Valley and have a wonderful and supportive partner of 5yrs, two > crazy Jack dogs and a group of friends that are really great. > I was offered the WLS about three yrs ago but turned it down > because I didnt know enough about it and wanted to do more research > before I agreed on a major surgery like this. Well as you can see I > now agree and my surgery date is July 19th.....this Tuesday!!! > With all that said... as much as everyone is supportive of me I > know that they cant really relate what I will be going through > unless they have experienced the surgery. Hence the reason I am here > and thankfully there is a HERE to come to and ask questions. > Well thats a lil about me for now....wish me luck and say hi if ya > get a chance. > Ciao for now > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2005 Report Share Posted July 13, 2005 Welcome and congrats on your date ! Who is your surgeon? And where is your surgery? I had my surgery 6/28 at Richmond facility with Dr Baggs and he was fantastic. Your surgery date is on my birthday! We will have the same Birthday now! :-) Keep the questions coming if you have any. I was really nervous the last few days before my surgery and the wonderful people here helped me alot! Sounds like you have a great support system and that will help you so much during recovery! Best of luck to you! Kay > Hi all. > My name is .I'm new to this board and looking forward to > talking with and meeting people who are having or have had the WLS. > I recently went to my first support group at Oakland Kaiser and was > pleasantly surprised how welcoming and supportive the group was.(I > hope I can make more of the meetings...thanks Pasha) > A lil about me...Im 38 yrs old and I work for BART as a train > operator.(no snide remarks please!!) I own a home out in the Central > Valley and have a wonderful and supportive partner of 5yrs, two > crazy Jack dogs and a group of friends that are really great. > I was offered the WLS about three yrs ago but turned it down > because I didnt know enough about it and wanted to do more research > before I agreed on a major surgery like this. Well as you can see I > now agree and my surgery date is July 19th.....this Tuesday!!! > With all that said... as much as everyone is supportive of me I > know that they cant really relate what I will be going through > unless they have experienced the surgery. Hence the reason I am here > and thankfully there is a HERE to come to and ask questions. > Well thats a lil about me for now....wish me luck and say hi if ya > get a chance. > Ciao for now > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2005 Report Share Posted July 13, 2005 Hi , I just waanted to say good luck on your surgery next week... I will be saying a prayer for you. Just stay positive and know that you are in good hands. Please let us know when you get home from surgery. You really picked a great site to come to, everyone is so nice and helpful when you have questions and concerns. People here have given me some great advice. Again, Congratulations on your new journey in life!! Post Op June 9th 2005 Dr. Legha SSF > Hi all. > My name is .I'm new to this board and looking forward to > talking with and meeting people who are having or have had the WLS. > I recently went to my first support group at Oakland Kaiser and was > pleasantly surprised how welcoming and supportive the group was.(I > hope I can make more of the meetings...thanks Pasha) > A lil about me...Im 38 yrs old and I work for BART as a train > operator.(no snide remarks please!!) I own a home out in the Central > Valley and have a wonderful and supportive partner of 5yrs, two > crazy Jack dogs and a group of friends that are really great. > I was offered the WLS about three yrs ago but turned it down > because I didnt know enough about it and wanted to do more research > before I agreed on a major surgery like this. Well as you can see I > now agree and my surgery date is July 19th.....this Tuesday!!! > With all that said... as much as everyone is supportive of me I > know that they cant really relate what I will be going through > unless they have experienced the surgery. Hence the reason I am here > and thankfully there is a HERE to come to and ask questions. > Well thats a lil about me for now....wish me luck and say hi if ya > get a chance. > Ciao for now > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 17, 2005 Report Share Posted July 17, 2005 Hi Laurie...Yes that was me at the orientation.....Congrats on the surgery!! How ay doing and anything I can look forward too? or not too. Haha. Im excited and jittery now that my date is a few days away!! > Hi ! Did you have orientation in Feb. at > Fremont? You came with your partner? I think I sat > by you and we chatted a bit. I'm Laurie. I had > surgery Wed. > Laurie > > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 17, 2005 Report Share Posted July 17, 2005 LOL, I was almost certain I was sitting next to a . You were very friendly, it was nice having you closeby, as I didn't bring my own support person! So, how are you doing? I assume you have lost your ten percent, since you are scheduled! Excited? I was soo nervous...about the fleets junk, about getting there and being above goal and being sent home. I guess i worry too much. I can say that now that it's behind me. Let's see...what would you like to know? The nurses on the floor aren't the best. You have to tell them you want to get up and start walking. Don't wait for them. They might ask you to get up the first time, but don't count on any reminders after that. Just get up and go. Well, before you get your catheter out, you will have to buzz them and ask for help. After that, it's pretty manageable alone. Oh yeah. Expect pain. Even with the drugs. But it's only bad for the first day. Then it's moderate, now it's mild... Anything else? Just ask! Laurie Surgery was Wed. __________________________________ Yahoo! Mail Stay connected, organized, and protected. Take the tour: http://tour.mail.yahoo.com/mailtour.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 17, 2005 Report Share Posted July 17, 2005 LOL, I was almost certain I was sitting next to a . You were very friendly, it was nice having you closeby, as I didn't bring my own support person! So, how are you doing? I assume you have lost your ten percent, since you are scheduled! Excited? I was soo nervous...about the fleets junk, about getting there and being above goal and being sent home. I guess i worry too much. I can say that now that it's behind me. Let's see...what would you like to know? The nurses on the floor aren't the best. You have to tell them you want to get up and start walking. Don't wait for them. They might ask you to get up the first time, but don't count on any reminders after that. Just get up and go. Well, before you get your catheter out, you will have to buzz them and ask for help. After that, it's pretty manageable alone. Oh yeah. Expect pain. Even with the drugs. But it's only bad for the first day. Then it's moderate, now it's mild... Anything else? Just ask! Laurie Surgery was Wed. __________________________________ Yahoo! Mail Stay connected, organized, and protected. Take the tour: http://tour.mail.yahoo.com/mailtour.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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