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Liz, where have you been? I miss your posts!!

Trish Lanman

MGB 6/01/2000

start weight 242

on surgery date 212

as of 6/8/2000 205

[Guest guest]

Liz, where have you been? I miss your posts!!

Trish Lanman

MGB 6/01/2000

start weight 242

on surgery date 212

as of 6/8/2000 205

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Thanks Liz!

First, though, did you get a masters in education at the Univ of Hartford a

few years back? I went to school with a Liz about 5 years ago when I

lived in Windsor.

I am glad to hear that another 16-year-old has been through the operation and

I guess you could say we want to know " everything. " I imagine it was scary

for all of you. Is she able to be a " normal teen " after the procedure?

Would it be OK for to email your daughter?

Thanks, Liz!

Debbie

<<

Debbie, My daughter had her surgery on 12/20/99 and she is 16. If you have

any questions just feel free to ask away. Liz

>>

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Thanks Liz!

First, though, did you get a masters in education at the Univ of Hartford a

few years back? I went to school with a Liz about 5 years ago when I

lived in Windsor.

I am glad to hear that another 16-year-old has been through the operation and

I guess you could say we want to know " everything. " I imagine it was scary

for all of you. Is she able to be a " normal teen " after the procedure?

Would it be OK for to email your daughter?

Thanks, Liz!

Debbie

<<

Debbie, My daughter had her surgery on 12/20/99 and she is 16. If you have

any questions just feel free to ask away. Liz

>>

[Guest guest]

Thanks Liz!

First, though, did you get a masters in education at the Univ of Hartford a

few years back? I went to school with a Liz about 5 years ago when I

lived in Windsor.

I am glad to hear that another 16-year-old has been through the operation and

I guess you could say we want to know " everything. " I imagine it was scary

for all of you. Is she able to be a " normal teen " after the procedure?

Would it be OK for to email your daughter?

Thanks, Liz!

Debbie

<<

Debbie, My daughter had her surgery on 12/20/99 and she is 16. If you have

any questions just feel free to ask away. Liz

>>

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Hi Joanne!

Centennial Beach! Yep, it's still here. It is a man-made " pool " and like

you described--it is made to look like a beach, all sandy, with different

levels, diving, etc.

Regards,

Debbie

<< No, I don't think it was a river - it was a manmade lake that was sandy

and beachy

at one end and deep at the other with diving boards. it was like a

pool/lake - it

was very nice. Perhaps it is not there anymore!!! Thanks for

responding. Joanne

>>

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Hi Joanne!

Centennial Beach! Yep, it's still here. It is a man-made " pool " and like

you described--it is made to look like a beach, all sandy, with different

levels, diving, etc.

Regards,

Debbie

<< No, I don't think it was a river - it was a manmade lake that was sandy

and beachy

at one end and deep at the other with diving boards. it was like a

pool/lake - it

was very nice. Perhaps it is not there anymore!!! Thanks for

responding. Joanne

>>

[Guest guest]

Hi Joanne!

Centennial Beach! Yep, it's still here. It is a man-made " pool " and like

you described--it is made to look like a beach, all sandy, with different

levels, diving, etc.

Regards,

Debbie

<< No, I don't think it was a river - it was a manmade lake that was sandy

and beachy

at one end and deep at the other with diving boards. it was like a

pool/lake - it

was very nice. Perhaps it is not there anymore!!! Thanks for

responding. Joanne

>>

[Guest guest]

> It's too bad that in our society, though, the quality of one's

character takes a backseat to physical appearance.

> Debbie in Illinois

I have heard about 2 teens who had the surgery. Pam Greer and her

daughter, , both had the surgery. Pam had to have hers reversed

because of problems but still is an advocate of the surgery and Dr.

R. has had some health problems but I'm not sure they are

related to surgery. Their e-mail address is " psgreer@... " .

Pam's story is very interesting. One of the main advantages to the

MGB is that if it needs to be reversed, it is relatively easy to do.

I believe Dr. R. says it takes about one hour and is done

laparoscopically. Pam's bypass was " undone " but her small stomach

remains -- there were problems with malabsorption.

Liz from Connecticut (Smitty) and her daughter and mother have all

had the surgery. The daughter had some problems because the family

doctor did not notify Dr. R that she was anemic before surgery. I

looked up her e-mail address but it didn't show the complete address

" smittyx@a.... "

I'm sure it would be helpful to talk to these people. Good luck to

you.

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> It's too bad that in our society, though, the quality of one's

character takes a backseat to physical appearance.

> Debbie in Illinois

I have heard about 2 teens who had the surgery. Pam Greer and her

daughter, , both had the surgery. Pam had to have hers reversed

because of problems but still is an advocate of the surgery and Dr.

R. has had some health problems but I'm not sure they are

related to surgery. Their e-mail address is " psgreer@... " .

Pam's story is very interesting. One of the main advantages to the

MGB is that if it needs to be reversed, it is relatively easy to do.

I believe Dr. R. says it takes about one hour and is done

laparoscopically. Pam's bypass was " undone " but her small stomach

remains -- there were problems with malabsorption.

Liz from Connecticut (Smitty) and her daughter and mother have all

had the surgery. The daughter had some problems because the family

doctor did not notify Dr. R that she was anemic before surgery. I

looked up her e-mail address but it didn't show the complete address

" smittyx@a.... "

I'm sure it would be helpful to talk to these people. Good luck to

you.

[Guest guest]

> It's too bad that in our society, though, the quality of one's

character takes a backseat to physical appearance.

> Debbie in Illinois

I have heard about 2 teens who had the surgery. Pam Greer and her

daughter, , both had the surgery. Pam had to have hers reversed

because of problems but still is an advocate of the surgery and Dr.

R. has had some health problems but I'm not sure they are

related to surgery. Their e-mail address is " psgreer@... " .

Pam's story is very interesting. One of the main advantages to the

MGB is that if it needs to be reversed, it is relatively easy to do.

I believe Dr. R. says it takes about one hour and is done

laparoscopically. Pam's bypass was " undone " but her small stomach

remains -- there were problems with malabsorption.

Liz from Connecticut (Smitty) and her daughter and mother have all

had the surgery. The daughter had some problems because the family

doctor did not notify Dr. R that she was anemic before surgery. I

looked up her e-mail address but it didn't show the complete address

" smittyx@a.... "

I'm sure it would be helpful to talk to these people. Good luck to

you.

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Trish, I have been busy getting skinny !!!!!! LOL LIz

[Guest guest]

Trish, I have been busy getting skinny !!!!!! LOL LIz

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Trish, I have been busy getting skinny !!!!!! LOL LIz

[Guest guest]

I love Naperville!! We used to go to the lake there many, many (about 40+)

years

ago when we lived in LaGrange. Is it still nice????

Joanne

DebLaMan@... wrote:

> Hi Deb from IL,

> I am not too far from you--we live in Naperville. Thanks for the kind words

> of support. Actually, all the many letters I received were supportive, save

> one from a very intent person who felt we were crazy pursuing this surgery.

> She had had the surgery and was doing well herself, but suggested that Chris

> just learn to diet. I thought that a bit odd, but that was only one out of

> 43 and we are all entitled to our opinion. I sincerely wish you the best in

> getting approved.

>

> Debbie in IL

>

> Where are you located? I am near Joliet. My heart goes out to your

> daughter. I know how

> hard it is for kids to be anything that is apart from the norm (being

> overweight, having braces, glasses, a learning disability or whatever).

> Other kids can be so mean. I know that most of them don't know the damage

> they cause, I wonder if they would be nicer if they had a clue. I was

> always

> overweight as a youngster, and it was not fun. I was not as heavy as

> but close enough. I think from all of the responses I've had, that this is

> a

> chance at a better life for her. I have not had the surgery myself yet, but

> I hope to have it very soon. Good luck in your journey, and if you ever

> want to talk, or if wants to talk to someone who understands how she

> feels, you can email me at Hadjab@....

>

> Deb in IL >>

>

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[Guest guest]

I love Naperville!! We used to go to the lake there many, many (about 40+)

years

ago when we lived in LaGrange. Is it still nice????

Joanne

DebLaMan@... wrote:

> Hi Deb from IL,

> I am not too far from you--we live in Naperville. Thanks for the kind words

> of support. Actually, all the many letters I received were supportive, save

> one from a very intent person who felt we were crazy pursuing this surgery.

> She had had the surgery and was doing well herself, but suggested that Chris

> just learn to diet. I thought that a bit odd, but that was only one out of

> 43 and we are all entitled to our opinion. I sincerely wish you the best in

> getting approved.

>

> Debbie in IL

>

> Where are you located? I am near Joliet. My heart goes out to your

> daughter. I know how

> hard it is for kids to be anything that is apart from the norm (being

> overweight, having braces, glasses, a learning disability or whatever).

> Other kids can be so mean. I know that most of them don't know the damage

> they cause, I wonder if they would be nicer if they had a clue. I was

> always

> overweight as a youngster, and it was not fun. I was not as heavy as

> but close enough. I think from all of the responses I've had, that this is

> a

> chance at a better life for her. I have not had the surgery myself yet, but

> I hope to have it very soon. Good luck in your journey, and if you ever

> want to talk, or if wants to talk to someone who understands how she

> feels, you can email me at Hadjab@....

>

> Deb in IL >>

>

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[Guest guest]

I love Naperville!! We used to go to the lake there many, many (about 40+)

years

ago when we lived in LaGrange. Is it still nice????

Joanne

DebLaMan@... wrote:

> Hi Deb from IL,

> I am not too far from you--we live in Naperville. Thanks for the kind words

> of support. Actually, all the many letters I received were supportive, save

> one from a very intent person who felt we were crazy pursuing this surgery.

> She had had the surgery and was doing well herself, but suggested that Chris

> just learn to diet. I thought that a bit odd, but that was only one out of

> 43 and we are all entitled to our opinion. I sincerely wish you the best in

> getting approved.

>

> Debbie in IL

>

> Where are you located? I am near Joliet. My heart goes out to your

> daughter. I know how

> hard it is for kids to be anything that is apart from the norm (being

> overweight, having braces, glasses, a learning disability or whatever).

> Other kids can be so mean. I know that most of them don't know the damage

> they cause, I wonder if they would be nicer if they had a clue. I was

> always

> overweight as a youngster, and it was not fun. I was not as heavy as

> but close enough. I think from all of the responses I've had, that this is

> a

> chance at a better life for her. I have not had the surgery myself yet, but

> I hope to have it very soon. Good luck in your journey, and if you ever

> want to talk, or if wants to talk to someone who understands how she

> feels, you can email me at Hadjab@....

>

> Deb in IL >>

>

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No, I don't think it was a river - it was a manmade lake that was sandy and

beachy

at one end and deep at the other with diving boards. it was like a pool/lake -

it

was very nice. Perhaps it is not there anymore!!! Thanks for

responding. Joanne

DebLaMan@... wrote:

> Hi Joanne,

> We've lived in Naperville 3 years now and find it a GREAT place to raise a

> family, though I confess I still miss Ct. You might be talking about the

> Riverfront-- it is central to life in Naperville and has been expanded

> recently. Miles of beautiful trails along the river make it a fun fresh-air

> venue! And of course the wonderful shops and dowtown are nearby.

>

> Regards,

> Debbie in IL

>

> We used to go to the lake there many, many (about 40+) years

> ago when we lived in LaGrange. Is it still nice????

>

> Joanne

>

> DebLaMan@... wrote:

>

> > Hi Deb from IL,

> > I am not too far from you--we live in Naperville. Thanks for the kind

> words

> > of support. Actually, all the many letters I received were supportive,

> save

> > one from a very intent person who felt we were crazy pursuing this surgery.

> > She had had the surgery and was doing well herself, but suggested that

> Chris

> > just learn to diet. I thought that a bit odd, but that was only one out of

> > 43 and we are all entitled to our opinion. I sincerely wish you the best

> in

> > getting approved.

> >

> > Debbie in IL

> > >>

>

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[Guest guest]

No, I don't think it was a river - it was a manmade lake that was sandy and

beachy

at one end and deep at the other with diving boards. it was like a pool/lake -

it

was very nice. Perhaps it is not there anymore!!! Thanks for

responding. Joanne

DebLaMan@... wrote:

> Hi Joanne,

> We've lived in Naperville 3 years now and find it a GREAT place to raise a

> family, though I confess I still miss Ct. You might be talking about the

> Riverfront-- it is central to life in Naperville and has been expanded

> recently. Miles of beautiful trails along the river make it a fun fresh-air

> venue! And of course the wonderful shops and dowtown are nearby.

>

> Regards,

> Debbie in IL

>

> We used to go to the lake there many, many (about 40+) years

> ago when we lived in LaGrange. Is it still nice????

>

> Joanne

>

> DebLaMan@... wrote:

>

> > Hi Deb from IL,

> > I am not too far from you--we live in Naperville. Thanks for the kind

> words

> > of support. Actually, all the many letters I received were supportive,

> save

> > one from a very intent person who felt we were crazy pursuing this surgery.

> > She had had the surgery and was doing well herself, but suggested that

> Chris

> > just learn to diet. I thought that a bit odd, but that was only one out of

> > 43 and we are all entitled to our opinion. I sincerely wish you the best

> in

> > getting approved.

> >

> > Debbie in IL

> > >>

>

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Wow - Centennial Beach!! I don't think it was called that way back when but

it sure was a neat place!!! Fond memories!!! Joanne

DebLaMan@... wrote:

> Hi Joanne!

> Centennial Beach! Yep, it's still here. It is a man-made " pool " and like

> you described--it is made to look like a beach, all sandy, with different

> levels, diving, etc.

>

> Regards,

> Debbie

>

> << No, I don't think it was a river - it was a manmade lake that was sandy

> and beachy

> at one end and deep at the other with diving boards. it was like a

> pool/lake - it

> was very nice. Perhaps it is not there anymore!!! Thanks for

> responding. Joanne

> >>

>

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Wow - Centennial Beach!! I don't think it was called that way back when but

it sure was a neat place!!! Fond memories!!! Joanne

DebLaMan@... wrote:

> Hi Joanne!

> Centennial Beach! Yep, it's still here. It is a man-made " pool " and like

> you described--it is made to look like a beach, all sandy, with different

> levels, diving, etc.

>

> Regards,

> Debbie

>

> << No, I don't think it was a river - it was a manmade lake that was sandy

> and beachy

> at one end and deep at the other with diving boards. it was like a

> pool/lake - it

> was very nice. Perhaps it is not there anymore!!! Thanks for

> responding. Joanne

> >>

>

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[Guest guest]

Wow - Centennial Beach!! I don't think it was called that way back when but

it sure was a neat place!!! Fond memories!!! Joanne

DebLaMan@... wrote:

> Hi Joanne!

> Centennial Beach! Yep, it's still here. It is a man-made " pool " and like

> you described--it is made to look like a beach, all sandy, with different

> levels, diving, etc.

>

> Regards,

> Debbie

>

> << No, I don't think it was a river - it was a manmade lake that was sandy

> and beachy

> at one end and deep at the other with diving boards. it was like a

> pool/lake - it

> was very nice. Perhaps it is not there anymore!!! Thanks for

> responding. Joanne

> >>

>

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Hi .. can you tell me how to get to that beach in Naperville? I would

love to take the kids there for a day... a beach where nobody knows me...lol.

My local beach has all those women I went to school with that are wearing

their bikinis.. YUCK!