Guest guest Posted August 5, 2005 Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 Kristie, I understand. Its okay and I am glad that you came here to express yourself. That is the key. Acknowledgement. Go ahead and get on the scale. See what it says and then learn from it. Then move on. Whats done is done. We can't go back and change it but you can go forward. It is completely normal to feel like you do given what you are going through. We have all been there and you will get through this just as the rest of us did. The key here is to NEVER give up on your dreams no matter who it looks. You have to have faith here and speak things as though they were. Too many times we speak things into our life...things that are not necessary healthy or positive. One of the things I have learned and still am learning is that in some instance, I can control my destiny. Meaning, I can start telling myself " I can or I will do this. I will finish what I started " . That is what has helped me get through the process before surgery and the one thing that is keeping me on the up and up. Get back to basics and focus on you because you are worth it. Some lady said we should not strive for perfection because lets face it, none of us are perfect but we can always strive to do better. I wish you peace at this time in your life. Hang in there. Pam Marsh --- hollotwomn@... wrote: > > Well today is a depressing day for me. Today August > 5 is my birthday and my first Dr. appt from last > year to start me on this journey. On June 17th I had > lost my 10% but as then given my Psych appt. for > August 11th. Well I was discouraged, I have eaten > and do not know how much I have gained. I am afraid > to get on the scale, even though I know I need to do > it. Next week is my appt. and I feel like my surgery > will never happen. There were like 4 or 5 of us to > go to Orientation on the same day and if I am not > mistaken only and I are left who have not had > surgery and Im still looking at least until > September if I didnt screw myself out of that by > over eating. I am sorry this is a woes me but I > really thought that when I turned 32 this year I > would be on the road to losing weight. UGHH!! I have > no more patience. Thanks for listening sorry this is > so negative. > > Kristie > > --------------------------------- Hey ! I don't know how your Kaiser works (They're all s little different.) but if you were out here in California, you wouldn't have had the pre-op classes or have been asked to loose 10% of your pre-op weight unless you had already been approved for surgery. At this point, you'd just be waiting for the big day. Wat are they deciding at this point? Whether you're ready to schedule? If so, that's fantastic! You could be on " The Other Side " very soon! Uncle Timmy -240 > Hello All, > > My name is Blair I've been just sitting quitly on the side > lines checking out what everyone else is saying. I'm not in a very > good mood this evening and thought I'd vent a little. > > Like I was saying my name is I live in Hollywood, land. I > have four beautiful daughters and I'm trying to get approved for the > gastric bypass surgery. I've already been through all the classes, > lost my 10%, and I know my file went to the board of doctors on the > 2nd of August. The nutritionist said I should know something by the > 16th of August. I think it's driving me nuts thinking they could > say no we don't want to give you the surgery. > > I feel like I want to call and find out if I was approved. What do > you all think? Is there anyone who has been through all of this > then they said no?? > > Thanks for listening, > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2005 Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 Kristie, I understand. Its okay and I am glad that you came here to express yourself. That is the key. Acknowledgement. Go ahead and get on the scale. See what it says and then learn from it. Then move on. Whats done is done. We can't go back and change it but you can go forward. It is completely normal to feel like you do given what you are going through. We have all been there and you will get through this just as the rest of us did. The key here is to NEVER give up on your dreams no matter who it looks. You have to have faith here and speak things as though they were. Too many times we speak things into our life...things that are not necessary healthy or positive. One of the things I have learned and still am learning is that in some instance, I can control my destiny. Meaning, I can start telling myself " I can or I will do this. I will finish what I started " . That is what has helped me get through the process before surgery and the one thing that is keeping me on the up and up. Get back to basics and focus on you because you are worth it. Some lady said we should not strive for perfection because lets face it, none of us are perfect but we can always strive to do better. I wish you peace at this time in your life. Hang in there. Pam Marsh --- hollotwomn@... wrote: > > Well today is a depressing day for me. Today August > 5 is my birthday and my first Dr. appt from last > year to start me on this journey. On June 17th I had > lost my 10% but as then given my Psych appt. for > August 11th. Well I was discouraged, I have eaten > and do not know how much I have gained. I am afraid > to get on the scale, even though I know I need to do > it. Next week is my appt. and I feel like my surgery > will never happen. There were like 4 or 5 of us to > go to Orientation on the same day and if I am not > mistaken only and I are left who have not had > surgery and Im still looking at least until > September if I didnt screw myself out of that by > over eating. I am sorry this is a woes me but I > really thought that when I turned 32 this year I > would be on the road to losing weight. UGHH!! I have > no more patience. Thanks for listening sorry this is > so negative. > > Kristie > > --------------------------------- Hey ! I don't know how your Kaiser works (They're all s little different.) but if you were out here in California, you wouldn't have had the pre-op classes or have been asked to loose 10% of your pre-op weight unless you had already been approved for surgery. At this point, you'd just be waiting for the big day. Wat are they deciding at this point? Whether you're ready to schedule? If so, that's fantastic! You could be on " The Other Side " very soon! Uncle Timmy -240 > Hello All, > > My name is Blair I've been just sitting quitly on the side > lines checking out what everyone else is saying. I'm not in a very > good mood this evening and thought I'd vent a little. > > Like I was saying my name is I live in Hollywood, land. I > have four beautiful daughters and I'm trying to get approved for the > gastric bypass surgery. I've already been through all the classes, > lost my 10%, and I know my file went to the board of doctors on the > 2nd of August. The nutritionist said I should know something by the > 16th of August. I think it's driving me nuts thinking they could > say no we don't want to give you the surgery. > > I feel like I want to call and find out if I was approved. What do > you all think? Is there anyone who has been through all of this > then they said no?? > > Thanks for listening, > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2005 Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 Pam, Thank you for your kind words. I do need to do something. THank you for listening. Kristie > > > Date: 2005/08/05 Fri AM 08:49:16 PDT > To: gastric-bypass-support-kaiser-patients > Subject: Re: Update on my status > > Kristie, I understand. Its okay and I am glad that you came here to express yourself. That is the key. Acknowledgement. Go ahead and get on the scale. See what it says and then learn from it. Then move on. Whats done is done. We can't go back and change it but you can go forward. It is completely normal to feel like you do given what you are going through. We have all been there and you will get through this just as the rest of us did. The key here is to NEVER give up on your dreams no matter who it looks. You have to have faith here and speak things as though they were. Too many times we speak things into our life...things that are not necessary healthy or positive. One of the things I have learned and still am learning is that in some instance, I can control my destiny. Meaning, I can start telling myself " I can or I will do this. I will finish what I started " . That is what has helped me get through the process before surgery and the one thing that is keeping me on the up and up. Get back to basics and focus on you because you are worth it. Some lady said we should not strive for perfection because lets face it, none of us are perfect but we can always strive to do better. I wish you peace at this time in your life. Hang in there. Pam Marsh --- hollotwomn@... wrote: > > Well today is a depressing day for me. Today August > 5 is my birthday and my first Dr. appt from last > year to start me on this journey. On June 17th I had > lost my 10% but as then given my Psych appt. for > August 11th. Well I was discouraged, I have eaten > and do not know how much I have gained. I am afraid > to get on the scale, even though I know I need to do > it. Next week is my appt. and I feel like my surgery > will never happen. There were like 4 or 5 of us to > go to Orientation on the same day and if I am not > mistaken only and I are left who have not had > surgery and Im still looking at least until > September if I didnt screw myself out of that by > over eating. I am sorry this is a woes me but I > really thought that when I turned 32 this year I > would be on the road to losing weight. UGHH!! I have > no more patience. Thanks for listening sorry this is > so negative. > > Kristie > > --------------------------------- Hey ! I don't know how your Kaiser works (They're all s little different.) but if you were out here in California, you wouldn't have had the pre-op classes or have been asked to loose 10% of your pre-op weight unless you had already been approved for surgery. At this point, you'd just be waiting for the big day. Wat are they deciding at this point? Whether you're ready to schedule? If so, that's fantastic! You could be on " The Other Side " very soon! Uncle Timmy -240 > Hello All, > > My name is Blair I've been just sitting quitly on the side > lines checking out what everyone else is saying. I'm not in a very > good mood this evening and thought I'd vent a little. > > Like I was saying my name is I live in Hollywood, land. I > have four beautiful daughters and I'm trying to get approved for the > gastric bypass surgery. I've already been through all the classes, > lost my 10%, and I know my file went to the board of doctors on the > 2nd of August. The nutritionist said I should know something by the > 16th of August. I think it's driving me nuts thinking they could > say no we don't want to give you the surgery. > > I feel like I want to call and find out if I was approved. What do > you all think? Is there anyone who has been through all of this > then they said no?? > > Thanks for listening, > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2005 Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 Pam, Thank you for your kind words. I do need to do something. THank you for listening. Kristie > > > Date: 2005/08/05 Fri AM 08:49:16 PDT > To: gastric-bypass-support-kaiser-patients > Subject: Re: Update on my status > > Kristie, I understand. Its okay and I am glad that you came here to express yourself. That is the key. Acknowledgement. Go ahead and get on the scale. See what it says and then learn from it. Then move on. Whats done is done. We can't go back and change it but you can go forward. It is completely normal to feel like you do given what you are going through. We have all been there and you will get through this just as the rest of us did. The key here is to NEVER give up on your dreams no matter who it looks. You have to have faith here and speak things as though they were. Too many times we speak things into our life...things that are not necessary healthy or positive. One of the things I have learned and still am learning is that in some instance, I can control my destiny. Meaning, I can start telling myself " I can or I will do this. I will finish what I started " . That is what has helped me get through the process before surgery and the one thing that is keeping me on the up and up. Get back to basics and focus on you because you are worth it. Some lady said we should not strive for perfection because lets face it, none of us are perfect but we can always strive to do better. I wish you peace at this time in your life. Hang in there. Pam Marsh --- hollotwomn@... wrote: > > Well today is a depressing day for me. Today August > 5 is my birthday and my first Dr. appt from last > year to start me on this journey. On June 17th I had > lost my 10% but as then given my Psych appt. for > August 11th. Well I was discouraged, I have eaten > and do not know how much I have gained. I am afraid > to get on the scale, even though I know I need to do > it. Next week is my appt. and I feel like my surgery > will never happen. There were like 4 or 5 of us to > go to Orientation on the same day and if I am not > mistaken only and I are left who have not had > surgery and Im still looking at least until > September if I didnt screw myself out of that by > over eating. I am sorry this is a woes me but I > really thought that when I turned 32 this year I > would be on the road to losing weight. UGHH!! I have > no more patience. Thanks for listening sorry this is > so negative. > > Kristie > > --------------------------------- Hey ! I don't know how your Kaiser works (They're all s little different.) but if you were out here in California, you wouldn't have had the pre-op classes or have been asked to loose 10% of your pre-op weight unless you had already been approved for surgery. At this point, you'd just be waiting for the big day. Wat are they deciding at this point? Whether you're ready to schedule? If so, that's fantastic! You could be on " The Other Side " very soon! Uncle Timmy -240 > Hello All, > > My name is Blair I've been just sitting quitly on the side > lines checking out what everyone else is saying. I'm not in a very > good mood this evening and thought I'd vent a little. > > Like I was saying my name is I live in Hollywood, land. I > have four beautiful daughters and I'm trying to get approved for the > gastric bypass surgery. I've already been through all the classes, > lost my 10%, and I know my file went to the board of doctors on the > 2nd of August. The nutritionist said I should know something by the > 16th of August. I think it's driving me nuts thinking they could > say no we don't want to give you the surgery. > > I feel like I want to call and find out if I was approved. What do > you all think? Is there anyone who has been through all of this > then they said no?? > > Thanks for listening, > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2005 Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 Kristie, I did the smae thing, my Psych2 appt was for 6 weeks out from marathon appts. I lost a total of one pound during this time. However, yesterday I saw Dr. Nickens and she asked me on ways they could improve. I explained to her about the (weight) time between appts and how hard it was to stay motivated. Today knowing that I am only 14 pounds away and no more approvals or appts I have had a burst of motivation. Wait until next week after that appt see what happens. Jeanne > > Well today is a depressing day for me. Today August 5 is my birthday and my first Dr. appt from last year to start me on this journey. On June 17th I had lost my 10% but as then given my Psych appt. for August 11th. Well I was discouraged, I have eaten and do not know how much I have gained. I am afraid to get on the scale, even though I know I need to do it. Next week is my appt. and I feel like my surgery will never happen. There were like 4 or 5 of us to go to Orientation on the same day and if I am not mistaken only and I are left who have not had surgery and Im still looking at least until September if I didnt screw myself out of that by over eating. I am sorry this is a woes me but I really thought that when I turned 32 this year I would be on the road to losing weight. UGHH!! I have no more patience. Thanks for listening sorry this is so negative. > > Kristie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2005 Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 Kristie, I did the smae thing, my Psych2 appt was for 6 weeks out from marathon appts. I lost a total of one pound during this time. However, yesterday I saw Dr. Nickens and she asked me on ways they could improve. I explained to her about the (weight) time between appts and how hard it was to stay motivated. Today knowing that I am only 14 pounds away and no more approvals or appts I have had a burst of motivation. Wait until next week after that appt see what happens. Jeanne > > Well today is a depressing day for me. Today August 5 is my birthday and my first Dr. appt from last year to start me on this journey. On June 17th I had lost my 10% but as then given my Psych appt. for August 11th. Well I was discouraged, I have eaten and do not know how much I have gained. I am afraid to get on the scale, even though I know I need to do it. Next week is my appt. and I feel like my surgery will never happen. There were like 4 or 5 of us to go to Orientation on the same day and if I am not mistaken only and I are left who have not had surgery and Im still looking at least until September if I didnt screw myself out of that by over eating. I am sorry this is a woes me but I really thought that when I turned 32 this year I would be on the road to losing weight. UGHH!! I have no more patience. Thanks for listening sorry this is so negative. > > Kristie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2005 Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 --kristie! get on that scale and be real? your next appt is my bday - and im going to help you through this! i dont know how we are processed but we started the same time, and im going to finish with you-- email me off board sarahbear74@... - In gastric-bypass-support-kaiser-patients , wrote: > > Well today is a depressing day for me. Today August 5 is my birthday and my first Dr. appt from last year to start me on this journey. On June 17th I had lost my 10% but as then given my Psych appt. for August 11th. Well I was discouraged, I have eaten and do not know how much I have gained. I am afraid to get on the scale, even though I know I need to do it. Next week is my appt. and I feel like my surgery will never happen. There were like 4 or 5 of us to go to Orientation on the same day and if I am not mistaken only and I are left who have not had surgery and Im still looking at least until September if I didnt screw myself out of that by over eating. I am sorry this is a woes me but I really thought that when I turned 32 this year I would be on the road to losing weight. UGHH!! I have no more patience. Thanks for listening sorry this is so negative. > > Kristie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2005 Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 > Thanks Jeanne, I know the appointment is exactly what I need, to get my butt in shape. I will do it, I just like the race I guess I do not know why I do this to myself. Good luck with your 14 you will do it quick. Kristie > > Date: 2005/08/05 Fri AM 09:18:20 PDT > To: gastric-bypass-support-kaiser-patients > Subject: Re: Update on my status > > Kristie, I did the smae thing, my Psych2 appt was for 6 weeks out from marathon appts. I lost a total of one pound during this time. However, yesterday I saw Dr. Nickens and she asked me on ways they could improve. I explained to her about the (weight) time between appts and how hard it was to stay motivated. Today knowing that I am only 14 pounds away and no more approvals or appts I have had a burst of motivation. Wait until next week after that appt see what happens. Jeanne > > Well today is a depressing day for me. Today August 5 is my birthday and my first Dr. appt from last year to start me on this journey. On June 17th I had lost my 10% but as then given my Psych appt. for August 11th. Well I was discouraged, I have eaten and do not know how much I have gained. I am afraid to get on the scale, even though I know I need to do it. Next week is my appt. and I feel like my surgery will never happen. There were like 4 or 5 of us to go to Orientation on the same day and if I am not mistaken only and I are left who have not had surgery and Im still looking at least until September if I didnt screw myself out of that by over eating. I am sorry this is a woes me but I really thought that when I turned 32 this year I would be on the road to losing weight. UGHH!! I have no more patience. Thanks for listening sorry this is so negative. > > Kristie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2005 Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 Kristie, Hi...first of all HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! I am going thru the same thing as you....seeming that it will never happen. I have also been doing this for about a year and still have not gotten a date. I have lost my 10% and then got careless a couple weeks ago and put a little back on. I have gotten back on the wagon and have reminded myself that it will happen. I feel sometimes that it will not happen either....but I come in here and get the needed support. It hasn't happened yet, but we will be on the other side soon. Patty Riversidehollotwomn@... wrote: Well today is a depressing day for me. Today August 5 is my birthday and my first Dr. appt from last year to start me on this journey. On June 17th I had lost my 10% but as then given my Psych appt. for August 11th. Well I was discouraged, I have eaten and do not know how much I have gained. I am afraid to get on the scale, even though I know I need to do it. Next week is my appt. and I feel like my surgery will never happen. There were like 4 or 5 of us to go to Orientation on the same day and if I am not mistaken only and I are left who have not had surgery and Im still looking at least until September if I didnt screw myself out of that by over eating. I am sorry this is a woes me but I really thought that when I turned 32 this year I would be on the road to losing weight. UGHH!! I have no more patience. Thanks for listening sorry this is so negative. KristieHey !I don't know how your Kaiser works (They're all s little different.) but if you were out here in California, you wouldn't have had the pre-op classes or have been asked to loose 10% of your pre-op weight unless you had already been approved for surgery. At this point, you'd just be waiting for the big day. Wat are they deciding at this point? Whether you're ready to schedule? If so, that's fantastic! You could be on "The Other Side" very soon! Uncle Timmy -240> Hello All,> > My name is Blair I've been just sitting quitly on the side > lines checking out what everyone else is saying. I'm not in a very > good mood this evening and thought I'd vent a little.> > Like I was saying my name is I live in Hollywood, land. I > have four beautiful daughters and I'm trying to get approved for the > gastric bypass surgery. I've already been through all the classes, > lost my 10%, and I know my file went to the board of doctors on the > 2nd of August. The nutritionist said I should know something by the > 16th of August. I think it's driving me nuts thinking they could > say no we don't want to give you the surgery. > > I feel like I want to call and find out if I was approved. What do > you all think? Is there anyone who has been through all of this > then they said no?? > > Thanks for listening,> > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2005 Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 Thanks Patty we share the same story. I am going to have a good day today. Thank you Good Luck to you also! It's great that you are thinking positive again. Kristie > > > Date: 2005/08/05 Fri AM 10:06:20 PDT > To: gastric-bypass-support-kaiser-patients > Subject: Re: Update on my status > > Kristie, > > Hi...first of all HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! I am going thru the same thing as you....seeming that it will never happen. I have also been doing this for about a year and still have not gotten a date. I have lost my 10% and then got careless a couple weeks ago and put a little back on. I have gotten back on the wagon and have reminded myself that it will happen. I feel sometimes that it will not happen either....but I come in here and get the needed support. It hasn't happened yet, but we will be on the other side soon. > > Patty > Riverside > > hollotwomn@... wrote: > > Well today is a depressing day for me. Today August 5 is my birthday and my first Dr. appt from last year to start me on this journey. On June 17th I had lost my 10% but as then given my Psych appt. for August 11th. Well I was discouraged, I have eaten and do not know how much I have gained. I am afraid to get on the scale, even though I know I need to do it. Next week is my appt. and I feel like my surgery will never happen. There were like 4 or 5 of us to go to Orientation on the same day and if I am not mistaken only and I are left who have not had surgery and Im still looking at least until September if I didnt screw myself out of that by over eating. I am sorry this is a woes me but I really thought that when I turned 32 this year I would be on the road to losing weight. UGHH!! I have no more patience. Thanks for listening sorry this is so negative. > > Kristie > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2005 Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 Thanks Patty we share the same story. I am going to have a good day today. Thank you Good Luck to you also! It's great that you are thinking positive again. Kristie > > > Date: 2005/08/05 Fri AM 10:06:20 PDT > To: gastric-bypass-support-kaiser-patients > Subject: Re: Update on my status > > Kristie, > > Hi...first of all HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! I am going thru the same thing as you....seeming that it will never happen. I have also been doing this for about a year and still have not gotten a date. I have lost my 10% and then got careless a couple weeks ago and put a little back on. I have gotten back on the wagon and have reminded myself that it will happen. I feel sometimes that it will not happen either....but I come in here and get the needed support. It hasn't happened yet, but we will be on the other side soon. > > Patty > Riverside > > hollotwomn@... wrote: > > Well today is a depressing day for me. Today August 5 is my birthday and my first Dr. appt from last year to start me on this journey. On June 17th I had lost my 10% but as then given my Psych appt. for August 11th. Well I was discouraged, I have eaten and do not know how much I have gained. I am afraid to get on the scale, even though I know I need to do it. Next week is my appt. and I feel like my surgery will never happen. There were like 4 or 5 of us to go to Orientation on the same day and if I am not mistaken only and I are left who have not had surgery and Im still looking at least until September if I didnt screw myself out of that by over eating. I am sorry this is a woes me but I really thought that when I turned 32 this year I would be on the road to losing weight. UGHH!! I have no more patience. Thanks for listening sorry this is so negative. > > Kristie > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2005 Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 Thanks Patty we share the same story. I am going to have a good day today. Thank you Good Luck to you also! It's great that you are thinking positive again. Kristie > > > Date: 2005/08/05 Fri AM 10:06:20 PDT > To: gastric-bypass-support-kaiser-patients > Subject: Re: Update on my status > > Kristie, > > Hi...first of all HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! I am going thru the same thing as you....seeming that it will never happen. I have also been doing this for about a year and still have not gotten a date. I have lost my 10% and then got careless a couple weeks ago and put a little back on. I have gotten back on the wagon and have reminded myself that it will happen. I feel sometimes that it will not happen either....but I come in here and get the needed support. It hasn't happened yet, but we will be on the other side soon. > > Patty > Riverside > > hollotwomn@... wrote: > > Well today is a depressing day for me. Today August 5 is my birthday and my first Dr. appt from last year to start me on this journey. On June 17th I had lost my 10% but as then given my Psych appt. for August 11th. Well I was discouraged, I have eaten and do not know how much I have gained. I am afraid to get on the scale, even though I know I need to do it. Next week is my appt. and I feel like my surgery will never happen. There were like 4 or 5 of us to go to Orientation on the same day and if I am not mistaken only and I are left who have not had surgery and Im still looking at least until September if I didnt screw myself out of that by over eating. I am sorry this is a woes me but I really thought that when I turned 32 this year I would be on the road to losing weight. UGHH!! I have no more patience. Thanks for listening sorry this is so negative. > > Kristie > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2005 Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 Hi Kristie, Happy birthday to you. Even though your appointment is on August 11th which is just around the corner now there is one thing you have to remember. This surgery is only a tool to help you in your weight loss. It really shouldn't matter when your appointment is you just have to keep that in mind that you need to follow the meal plans because it will mean that you will be a healthier person and recovery will be so much easier on you. The weight loss is one of the perks when you have surgery. I know that is hard and sometimes disappointing that you feel you are ready for your surgery tomorrow and they tell you no not until 3 months down the line. I know when I was working for my surgery date when I finally talked to the case manager she gave me a date 3 months away. I thought at the time that it was going to take forever to get to the day she had given me. I was so disappointed. I got myself put on the cancellation list and one day I got a call and was asked if I wanted my surgery in 2 weeks. So you need to keep that mind set that thing will happen. As many have said that they have gotten called in to fill a cancellation. So please keep this in mind. Ramona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2005 Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 Hi Kristie, Happy birthday to you. Even though your appointment is on August 11th which is just around the corner now there is one thing you have to remember. This surgery is only a tool to help you in your weight loss. It really shouldn't matter when your appointment is you just have to keep that in mind that you need to follow the meal plans because it will mean that you will be a healthier person and recovery will be so much easier on you. The weight loss is one of the perks when you have surgery. I know that is hard and sometimes disappointing that you feel you are ready for your surgery tomorrow and they tell you no not until 3 months down the line. I know when I was working for my surgery date when I finally talked to the case manager she gave me a date 3 months away. I thought at the time that it was going to take forever to get to the day she had given me. I was so disappointed. I got myself put on the cancellation list and one day I got a call and was asked if I wanted my surgery in 2 weeks. So you need to keep that mind set that thing will happen. As many have said that they have gotten called in to fill a cancellation. So please keep this in mind. Ramona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2005 Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 Hi Kristie, Happy birthday to you. Even though your appointment is on August 11th which is just around the corner now there is one thing you have to remember. This surgery is only a tool to help you in your weight loss. It really shouldn't matter when your appointment is you just have to keep that in mind that you need to follow the meal plans because it will mean that you will be a healthier person and recovery will be so much easier on you. The weight loss is one of the perks when you have surgery. I know that is hard and sometimes disappointing that you feel you are ready for your surgery tomorrow and they tell you no not until 3 months down the line. I know when I was working for my surgery date when I finally talked to the case manager she gave me a date 3 months away. I thought at the time that it was going to take forever to get to the day she had given me. I was so disappointed. I got myself put on the cancellation list and one day I got a call and was asked if I wanted my surgery in 2 weeks. So you need to keep that mind set that thing will happen. As many have said that they have gotten called in to fill a cancellation. So please keep this in mind. Ramona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2005 Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 Kristie: You did the best thing ever by posting about this. You know why? Because you chose to post instead of eat. It doesn't matter how much you have gained back. Tomorrow morning, get on the scale, assess the damage, and then start walking. Go around the block, down the street, and then back again. And when your done, if you don't feel like you are about to drop dead, do it again. That is the number one thing that I have learned thus far in my journey; while we are at times our own worst enemy, we are also our own best savior..What has been done can be undone, albeit not as easily as eating twinkies. Make your goal your priority, and you will succeed. My husband told me an interesting fact at the beginning of my journey to lose 22 pounds. I was trying to find an excuse to not go to the gym on my 3rd day. He turned around and said very simply: I heard on the radio that doing something consecutively for 21 days makes it a hbait. YOu only have 18 days left to go. I got my butt up and went to the gym. I am 4 days post op at this point, and the thing that I miss the most is working out at the gym. I cannot wait to get permission to go back, but I have been walking further and further everyday since 15 minutes after I got into my room after surgery. You can do this, and everyone here will support you. I personally will encourage you and share helpful ideas with you whenever I can. Feel free to email me whenever you need to, and I will do my best to answer and help when I can. I feel like everyone here opened their arms and hearts to me when I first joined, and their inspiration and wisdom have helped me get as far as I am today. Now it is my turn to try to help. PLease kkep us posted, and above all else: JUST KEEP SWIMMING!!!!(to quote Dorry from Finding Nemo). Love Tamara -- In gastric-bypass-support-kaiser-patients , wrote: > > Well today is a depressing day for me. Today August 5 is my birthday and my first Dr. appt from last year to start me on this journey. On June 17th I had lost my 10% but as then given my Psych appt. for August 11th. Well I was discouraged, I have eaten and do not know how much I have gained. I am afraid to get on the scale, even though I know I need to do it. Next week is my appt. and I feel like my surgery will never happen. There were like 4 or 5 of us to go to Orientation on the same day and if I am not mistaken only and I are left who have not had surgery and Im still looking at least until September if I didnt screw myself out of that by over eating. I am sorry this is a woes me but I really thought that when I turned 32 this year I would be on the road to losing weight. UGHH!! I have no more patience. Thanks for listening sorry this is so negative. > > Kristie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2005 Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 Kristie: You did the best thing ever by posting about this. You know why? Because you chose to post instead of eat. It doesn't matter how much you have gained back. Tomorrow morning, get on the scale, assess the damage, and then start walking. Go around the block, down the street, and then back again. And when your done, if you don't feel like you are about to drop dead, do it again. That is the number one thing that I have learned thus far in my journey; while we are at times our own worst enemy, we are also our own best savior..What has been done can be undone, albeit not as easily as eating twinkies. Make your goal your priority, and you will succeed. My husband told me an interesting fact at the beginning of my journey to lose 22 pounds. I was trying to find an excuse to not go to the gym on my 3rd day. He turned around and said very simply: I heard on the radio that doing something consecutively for 21 days makes it a hbait. YOu only have 18 days left to go. I got my butt up and went to the gym. I am 4 days post op at this point, and the thing that I miss the most is working out at the gym. I cannot wait to get permission to go back, but I have been walking further and further everyday since 15 minutes after I got into my room after surgery. You can do this, and everyone here will support you. I personally will encourage you and share helpful ideas with you whenever I can. Feel free to email me whenever you need to, and I will do my best to answer and help when I can. I feel like everyone here opened their arms and hearts to me when I first joined, and their inspiration and wisdom have helped me get as far as I am today. Now it is my turn to try to help. PLease kkep us posted, and above all else: JUST KEEP SWIMMING!!!!(to quote Dorry from Finding Nemo). Love Tamara -- In gastric-bypass-support-kaiser-patients , wrote: > > Well today is a depressing day for me. Today August 5 is my birthday and my first Dr. appt from last year to start me on this journey. On June 17th I had lost my 10% but as then given my Psych appt. for August 11th. Well I was discouraged, I have eaten and do not know how much I have gained. I am afraid to get on the scale, even though I know I need to do it. Next week is my appt. and I feel like my surgery will never happen. There were like 4 or 5 of us to go to Orientation on the same day and if I am not mistaken only and I are left who have not had surgery and Im still looking at least until September if I didnt screw myself out of that by over eating. I am sorry this is a woes me but I really thought that when I turned 32 this year I would be on the road to losing weight. UGHH!! I have no more patience. Thanks for listening sorry this is so negative. > > Kristie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2005 Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 Kristie: You did the best thing ever by posting about this. You know why? Because you chose to post instead of eat. It doesn't matter how much you have gained back. Tomorrow morning, get on the scale, assess the damage, and then start walking. Go around the block, down the street, and then back again. And when your done, if you don't feel like you are about to drop dead, do it again. That is the number one thing that I have learned thus far in my journey; while we are at times our own worst enemy, we are also our own best savior..What has been done can be undone, albeit not as easily as eating twinkies. Make your goal your priority, and you will succeed. My husband told me an interesting fact at the beginning of my journey to lose 22 pounds. I was trying to find an excuse to not go to the gym on my 3rd day. He turned around and said very simply: I heard on the radio that doing something consecutively for 21 days makes it a hbait. YOu only have 18 days left to go. I got my butt up and went to the gym. I am 4 days post op at this point, and the thing that I miss the most is working out at the gym. I cannot wait to get permission to go back, but I have been walking further and further everyday since 15 minutes after I got into my room after surgery. You can do this, and everyone here will support you. I personally will encourage you and share helpful ideas with you whenever I can. Feel free to email me whenever you need to, and I will do my best to answer and help when I can. I feel like everyone here opened their arms and hearts to me when I first joined, and their inspiration and wisdom have helped me get as far as I am today. Now it is my turn to try to help. PLease kkep us posted, and above all else: JUST KEEP SWIMMING!!!!(to quote Dorry from Finding Nemo). Love Tamara -- In gastric-bypass-support-kaiser-patients , wrote: > > Well today is a depressing day for me. Today August 5 is my birthday and my first Dr. appt from last year to start me on this journey. On June 17th I had lost my 10% but as then given my Psych appt. for August 11th. Well I was discouraged, I have eaten and do not know how much I have gained. I am afraid to get on the scale, even though I know I need to do it. Next week is my appt. and I feel like my surgery will never happen. There were like 4 or 5 of us to go to Orientation on the same day and if I am not mistaken only and I are left who have not had surgery and Im still looking at least until September if I didnt screw myself out of that by over eating. I am sorry this is a woes me but I really thought that when I turned 32 this year I would be on the road to losing weight. UGHH!! I have no more patience. Thanks for listening sorry this is so negative. > > Kristie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2005 Report Share Posted August 6, 2005 Tamara, Dorrie is my ultimate favorite. Thank you for taking the time to post this wonderful note. It means alot to me. I am going to be truthfully honest, I am so excited for everyone yet, i am jealous at the same time wondering if it will ever be my turn. I hope someone else has felt that way before, Im not normally a selfish person. I had a good day today. Today was my bday and I am celebrating tomorrow and I am going to drink a lil' but I will be fine. Thank you for taking the time to care. Kristie > > > Date: 2005/08/05 Fri PM 09:49:16 PDT > To: gastric-bypass-support-kaiser-patients > Subject: Re: Update on my status > > Kristie: You did the best thing ever by posting about this. You know why? Because you chose to post instead of eat. It doesn't matter how much you have gained back. Tomorrow morning, get on the scale, assess the damage, and then start walking. Go around the block, down the street, and then back again. And when your done, if you don't feel like you are about to drop dead, do it again. That is the number one thing that I have learned thus far in my journey; while we are at times our own worst enemy, we are also our own best savior..What has been done can be undone, albeit not as easily as eating twinkies. Make your goal your priority, and you will succeed. My husband told me an interesting fact at the beginning of my journey to lose 22 pounds. I was trying to find an excuse to not go to the gym on my 3rd day. He turned around and said very simply: I heard on the radio that doing something consecutively for 21 days makes it a hbait. YOu only have 18 days left to go. I got my butt up and went to the gym. I am 4 days post op at this point, and the thing that I miss the most is working out at the gym. I cannot wait to get permission to go back, but I have been walking further and further everyday since 15 minutes after I got into my room after surgery. You can do this, and everyone here will support you. I personally will encourage you and share helpful ideas with you whenever I can. Feel free to email me whenever you need to, and I will do my best to answer and help when I can. I feel like everyone here opened their arms and hearts to me when I first joined, and their inspiration and wisdom have helped me get as far as I am today. Now it is my turn to try to help. PLease kkep us posted, and above all else: JUST KEEP SWIMMING!!!!(to quote Dorry from Finding Nemo). Love Tamara -- In gastric-bypass-support-kaiser-patients , <hollotwomn@c...> wrote: > > Well today is a depressing day for me. Today August 5 is my birthday and my first Dr. appt from last year to start me on this journey. On June 17th I had lost my 10% but as then given my Psych appt. for August 11th. Well I was discouraged, I have eaten and do not know how much I have gained. I am afraid to get on the scale, even though I know I need to do it. Next week is my appt. and I feel like my surgery will never happen. There were like 4 or 5 of us to go to Orientation on the same day and if I am not mistaken only and I are left who have not had surgery and Im still looking at least until September if I didnt screw myself out of that by over eating. I am sorry this is a woes me but I really thought that when I turned 32 this year I would be on the road to losing weight. UGHH!! I have no more patience. Thanks for listening sorry this is so negative. > > Kristie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2005 Report Share Posted August 6, 2005 Tamara, Dorrie is my ultimate favorite. Thank you for taking the time to post this wonderful note. It means alot to me. I am going to be truthfully honest, I am so excited for everyone yet, i am jealous at the same time wondering if it will ever be my turn. I hope someone else has felt that way before, Im not normally a selfish person. I had a good day today. Today was my bday and I am celebrating tomorrow and I am going to drink a lil' but I will be fine. Thank you for taking the time to care. Kristie > > > Date: 2005/08/05 Fri PM 09:49:16 PDT > To: gastric-bypass-support-kaiser-patients > Subject: Re: Update on my status > > Kristie: You did the best thing ever by posting about this. You know why? Because you chose to post instead of eat. It doesn't matter how much you have gained back. Tomorrow morning, get on the scale, assess the damage, and then start walking. Go around the block, down the street, and then back again. And when your done, if you don't feel like you are about to drop dead, do it again. That is the number one thing that I have learned thus far in my journey; while we are at times our own worst enemy, we are also our own best savior..What has been done can be undone, albeit not as easily as eating twinkies. Make your goal your priority, and you will succeed. My husband told me an interesting fact at the beginning of my journey to lose 22 pounds. I was trying to find an excuse to not go to the gym on my 3rd day. He turned around and said very simply: I heard on the radio that doing something consecutively for 21 days makes it a hbait. YOu only have 18 days left to go. I got my butt up and went to the gym. I am 4 days post op at this point, and the thing that I miss the most is working out at the gym. I cannot wait to get permission to go back, but I have been walking further and further everyday since 15 minutes after I got into my room after surgery. You can do this, and everyone here will support you. I personally will encourage you and share helpful ideas with you whenever I can. Feel free to email me whenever you need to, and I will do my best to answer and help when I can. I feel like everyone here opened their arms and hearts to me when I first joined, and their inspiration and wisdom have helped me get as far as I am today. Now it is my turn to try to help. PLease kkep us posted, and above all else: JUST KEEP SWIMMING!!!!(to quote Dorry from Finding Nemo). Love Tamara -- In gastric-bypass-support-kaiser-patients , <hollotwomn@c...> wrote: > > Well today is a depressing day for me. Today August 5 is my birthday and my first Dr. appt from last year to start me on this journey. On June 17th I had lost my 10% but as then given my Psych appt. for August 11th. Well I was discouraged, I have eaten and do not know how much I have gained. I am afraid to get on the scale, even though I know I need to do it. Next week is my appt. and I feel like my surgery will never happen. There were like 4 or 5 of us to go to Orientation on the same day and if I am not mistaken only and I are left who have not had surgery and Im still looking at least until September if I didnt screw myself out of that by over eating. I am sorry this is a woes me but I really thought that when I turned 32 this year I would be on the road to losing weight. UGHH!! I have no more patience. Thanks for listening sorry this is so negative. > > Kristie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2005 Report Share Posted August 6, 2005 Tamara, Dorrie is my ultimate favorite. Thank you for taking the time to post this wonderful note. It means alot to me. I am going to be truthfully honest, I am so excited for everyone yet, i am jealous at the same time wondering if it will ever be my turn. I hope someone else has felt that way before, Im not normally a selfish person. I had a good day today. Today was my bday and I am celebrating tomorrow and I am going to drink a lil' but I will be fine. Thank you for taking the time to care. Kristie > > > Date: 2005/08/05 Fri PM 09:49:16 PDT > To: gastric-bypass-support-kaiser-patients > Subject: Re: Update on my status > > Kristie: You did the best thing ever by posting about this. You know why? Because you chose to post instead of eat. It doesn't matter how much you have gained back. Tomorrow morning, get on the scale, assess the damage, and then start walking. Go around the block, down the street, and then back again. And when your done, if you don't feel like you are about to drop dead, do it again. That is the number one thing that I have learned thus far in my journey; while we are at times our own worst enemy, we are also our own best savior..What has been done can be undone, albeit not as easily as eating twinkies. Make your goal your priority, and you will succeed. My husband told me an interesting fact at the beginning of my journey to lose 22 pounds. I was trying to find an excuse to not go to the gym on my 3rd day. He turned around and said very simply: I heard on the radio that doing something consecutively for 21 days makes it a hbait. YOu only have 18 days left to go. I got my butt up and went to the gym. I am 4 days post op at this point, and the thing that I miss the most is working out at the gym. I cannot wait to get permission to go back, but I have been walking further and further everyday since 15 minutes after I got into my room after surgery. You can do this, and everyone here will support you. I personally will encourage you and share helpful ideas with you whenever I can. Feel free to email me whenever you need to, and I will do my best to answer and help when I can. I feel like everyone here opened their arms and hearts to me when I first joined, and their inspiration and wisdom have helped me get as far as I am today. Now it is my turn to try to help. PLease kkep us posted, and above all else: JUST KEEP SWIMMING!!!!(to quote Dorry from Finding Nemo). Love Tamara -- In gastric-bypass-support-kaiser-patients , <hollotwomn@c...> wrote: > > Well today is a depressing day for me. Today August 5 is my birthday and my first Dr. appt from last year to start me on this journey. On June 17th I had lost my 10% but as then given my Psych appt. for August 11th. Well I was discouraged, I have eaten and do not know how much I have gained. I am afraid to get on the scale, even though I know I need to do it. Next week is my appt. and I feel like my surgery will never happen. There were like 4 or 5 of us to go to Orientation on the same day and if I am not mistaken only and I are left who have not had surgery and Im still looking at least until September if I didnt screw myself out of that by over eating. I am sorry this is a woes me but I really thought that when I turned 32 this year I would be on the road to losing weight. UGHH!! I have no more patience. Thanks for listening sorry this is so negative. > > Kristie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2005 Report Share Posted August 6, 2005 Ramona, Thank you for making me think of this. One of the things that has me so upset with myself is here I was doing so well, and then I retreated to abusing myself with food again. It is exactly why I need help with this surgery but I have to become stronger. Thanks for putting this in perspective. kristie > > From: sweetgemlady656@... > Date: 2005/08/05 Fri PM 10:49:10 PDT > To: gastric-bypass-support-kaiser-patients > Subject: Re: Update on my status > > Hi Kristie, > Happy birthday to you. Even though your appointment is on August 11th which > is just around the corner now there is one thing you have to remember. This > surgery is only a tool to help you in your weight loss. It really shouldn't > matter when your appointment is you just have to keep that in mind that you need > to follow the meal plans because it will mean that you will be a healthier > person and recovery will be so much easier on you. The weight loss is one of > the perks when you have surgery. I know that is hard and sometimes > disappointing that you feel you are ready for your surgery tomorrow and they tell you no > not until 3 months down the line. I know when I was working for my surgery > date when I finally talked to the case manager she gave me a date 3 months > away. I thought at the time that it was going to take forever to get to the day > she had given me. I was so disappointed. I got myself put on the cancellation > list and one day I got a call and was asked if I wanted my surgery in 2 > weeks. So you need to keep that mind set that thing will happen. As many have > said that they have gotten called in to fill a cancellation. So please keep > this in mind. > Ramona > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2005 Report Share Posted August 6, 2005 Ramona, Thank you for making me think of this. One of the things that has me so upset with myself is here I was doing so well, and then I retreated to abusing myself with food again. It is exactly why I need help with this surgery but I have to become stronger. Thanks for putting this in perspective. kristie > > From: sweetgemlady656@... > Date: 2005/08/05 Fri PM 10:49:10 PDT > To: gastric-bypass-support-kaiser-patients > Subject: Re: Update on my status > > Hi Kristie, > Happy birthday to you. Even though your appointment is on August 11th which > is just around the corner now there is one thing you have to remember. This > surgery is only a tool to help you in your weight loss. It really shouldn't > matter when your appointment is you just have to keep that in mind that you need > to follow the meal plans because it will mean that you will be a healthier > person and recovery will be so much easier on you. The weight loss is one of > the perks when you have surgery. I know that is hard and sometimes > disappointing that you feel you are ready for your surgery tomorrow and they tell you no > not until 3 months down the line. I know when I was working for my surgery > date when I finally talked to the case manager she gave me a date 3 months > away. I thought at the time that it was going to take forever to get to the day > she had given me. I was so disappointed. I got myself put on the cancellation > list and one day I got a call and was asked if I wanted my surgery in 2 > weeks. So you need to keep that mind set that thing will happen. As many have > said that they have gotten called in to fill a cancellation. So please keep > this in mind. > Ramona > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2005 Report Share Posted August 6, 2005 Ramona, Thank you for making me think of this. One of the things that has me so upset with myself is here I was doing so well, and then I retreated to abusing myself with food again. It is exactly why I need help with this surgery but I have to become stronger. Thanks for putting this in perspective. kristie > > From: sweetgemlady656@... > Date: 2005/08/05 Fri PM 10:49:10 PDT > To: gastric-bypass-support-kaiser-patients > Subject: Re: Update on my status > > Hi Kristie, > Happy birthday to you. Even though your appointment is on August 11th which > is just around the corner now there is one thing you have to remember. This > surgery is only a tool to help you in your weight loss. It really shouldn't > matter when your appointment is you just have to keep that in mind that you need > to follow the meal plans because it will mean that you will be a healthier > person and recovery will be so much easier on you. The weight loss is one of > the perks when you have surgery. I know that is hard and sometimes > disappointing that you feel you are ready for your surgery tomorrow and they tell you no > not until 3 months down the line. I know when I was working for my surgery > date when I finally talked to the case manager she gave me a date 3 months > away. I thought at the time that it was going to take forever to get to the day > she had given me. I was so disappointed. I got myself put on the cancellation > list and one day I got a call and was asked if I wanted my surgery in 2 > weeks. So you need to keep that mind set that thing will happen. As many have > said that they have gotten called in to fill a cancellation. So please keep > this in mind. > Ramona > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2005 Report Share Posted August 6, 2005 -krisite!! im still waiting on those stats!!!! come on girl we are in this together!!! sarah -- In gastric-bypass-support-kaiser-patients , wrote: > Tamara, Dorrie is my ultimate favorite. Thank you for taking the time to post this wonderful note. It means alot to me. I am going to be truthfully honest, I am so excited for everyone yet, i am jealous at the same time wondering if it will ever be my turn. I hope someone else has felt that way before, Im not normally a selfish person. I had a good day today. Today was my bday and I am celebrating tomorrow and I am going to drink a lil' but I will be fine. Thank you for taking the time to care. > > Kristie > > > > From: " Tamara " > > Date: 2005/08/05 Fri PM 09:49:16 PDT > > To: gastric-bypass-support-kaiser-patients > > Subject: Re: Update on my status > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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