Six Month Post Op At @2:00 KP Richmond

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Today, I will see Dr. Baggs (Yeah!!!!) for my six

month post op. apt. It has been a pretty quick six

months. I made a lot of new friends here and while I

was out and about. Some of the people online I have

had the opportunity to meet and I am so thankful for

them. There are some whom I have not met (Francisco,

Kay, just to name a few) who I hope to some day. I

can tell you that I noticed that my pouch has begun

that dreadful stretch thing they speak about. The

normal amount that I eat at a setting (usually 2

ounces and on occasion I have eaten around 3 ounces

but no more than that) is changing. I had made tacos

and I normally just have the seasoned ground beef with

a sprinkle of the cheese in the shell. I usually eat

1/3rd of it but I ate the entire taco. I sort of

panicked a bit but then I calmed down. Its okay but I

know that I have to be more mindful than ever now. I

don't have time to be comfortable anymore. I guess

its about always being aware and not forgetting the

basic principles. This phase of my journey is sort of

scary to me but I know that I am going to be

alright...I just have to see it for myself. So, keep

me in your thoughts and prayers as I begin this phase

of my journey in this weight loss process.

I have lost 93.5 pounds and it feels great. I have 26

more to lose to reach my goal which is 130 pounds. I

am so happy that I made the choice to do this surgery.

My cholesterol went from 249 to 108. My bp went from

150-160/185 to 106/45, my diabetes test range went

from 250s to 75/80 (normal range) and I have not had

to use my three different asthma medications

(basically medicine free since the day before

surgery). I am truly happy which is something I never

realized before...I really was not happy.

Everything has gotten 150% better in my life. I just

wanted to thank everyone for their support and

encouragement. For people that are going through the

process, go through it because it is worth it. Your

life will NEVER be the same.

I am sad about not seeing the gang at KP Richmond but

happy because I am moving on.

Thanks for listening!

Pam Marsh

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Pam congratulations. I am so happy for you. You've come a long way and I've been watching every step of it. Can't wait until I'm on the other side. Thank you for being so supportative to me.

Much love

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Today, I will see Dr. Baggs (Yeah!!!!) for my sixmonth post op. apt. It has been a pretty quick sixmonths. I made a lot of new friends here and while Iwas out and about. Some of the people online I havehad the opportunity to meet and I am so thankful forthem. There are some whom I have not met (Francisco,Kay, just to name a few) who I hope to some day. Ican tell you that I noticed that my pouch has begunthat dreadful stretch thing they speak about. Thenormal amount that I eat at a setting (usually 2ounces and on occasion I have eaten around 3 ouncesbut no more than that) is changing. I had made tacosand I normally just have the seasoned ground beef witha sprinkle of the cheese in the shell. I usually eat1/3rd of it but I ate the entire taco. I sort ofpanicked a bit but

then I calmed down. Its okay but Iknow that I have to be more mindful than ever now. Idon't have time to be comfortable anymore. I guessits about always being aware and not forgetting thebasic principles. This phase of my journey is sort ofscary to me but I know that I am going to bealright...I just have to see it for myself. So, keepme in your thoughts and prayers as I begin this phaseof my journey in this weight loss process.I have lost 93.5 pounds and it feels great. I have 26more to lose to reach my goal which is 130 pounds. Iam so happy that I made the choice to do this surgery.My cholesterol went from 249 to 108. My bp went from150-160/185 to 106/45, my diabetes test range wentfrom 250s to 75/80 (normal range) and I have not hadto use my three different asthma medications(basically medicine free since the day beforesurgery). I am truly happy which is

something I neverrealized before...I really was not happy.Everything has gotten 150% better in my life. I justwanted to thank everyone for their support andencouragement. For people that are going through theprocess, go through it because it is worth it. Yourlife will NEVER be the same.I am sad about not seeing the gang at KP Richmond buthappy because I am moving on.Thanks for listening!Pam Marsh > > > > > > > > > > > > > ____________________________________________________> Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page > http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs > > __________________________________ Yahoo! Mail Stay

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Wow! 6 months post-op already. That is amazing. You are an amazing

person and I feel priviledged to have met you at the Vacaville

meeting. Your notes are always so thoughtful and true. You are an

inspiration to me.

Congratulations on the amazing weight loss and being so close to

goal!

Remember...you eventually need to eat a bit more in order to sustain

yourself and get in the required amount of nutrients (I think

the " normal " pouch increases to 6-8 ounces per meal.

Have fun at your appointment! I see Dr. Baggs next week for my 3

month check-up and release to the final stage.

Tina

> Today, I will see Dr. Baggs (Yeah!!!!) for my six

> month post op. apt. It has been a pretty quick six

> months. I made a lot of new friends here and while I

> was out and about. Some of the people online I have

> had the opportunity to meet and I am so thankful for

> them. There are some whom I have not met (Francisco,

> Kay, just to name a few) who I hope to some day. I

> can tell you that I noticed that my pouch has begun

> that dreadful stretch thing they speak about. The

> normal amount that I eat at a setting (usually 2

> ounces and on occasion I have eaten around 3 ounces

> but no more than that) is changing. I had made tacos

> and I normally just have the seasoned ground beef with

> a sprinkle of the cheese in the shell. I usually eat

> 1/3rd of it but I ate the entire taco. I sort of

> panicked a bit but then I calmed down. Its okay but I

> know that I have to be more mindful than ever now. I

> don't have time to be comfortable anymore. I guess

> its about always being aware and not forgetting the

> basic principles. This phase of my journey is sort of

> scary to me but I know that I am going to be

> alright...I just have to see it for myself. So, keep

> me in your thoughts and prayers as I begin this phase

> of my journey in this weight loss process.

>

> I have lost 93.5 pounds and it feels great. I have 26

> more to lose to reach my goal which is 130 pounds. I

> am so happy that I made the choice to do this surgery.

> My cholesterol went from 249 to 108. My bp went from

> 150-160/185 to 106/45, my diabetes test range went

> from 250s to 75/80 (normal range) and I have not had

> to use my three different asthma medications

> (basically medicine free since the day before

> surgery). I am truly happy which is something I never

> realized before...I really was not happy.

>

> Everything has gotten 150% better in my life. I just

> wanted to thank everyone for their support and

> encouragement. For people that are going through the

> process, go through it because it is worth it. Your

> life will NEVER be the same.

>

> I am sad about not seeing the gang at KP Richmond but

> happy because I am moving on.

>

> Thanks for listening!

>

> Pam Marsh

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There you are honey! I was wondering when you would

step out there. You are just toooooo quiet on here.

You should post more often. People are probably

curious to know about you. Don't be shy.

Thanks again for all your support and I can't

wait until you are on the other side to.

Love you dearly, thanks again.

FYI- works here with Robynn and I.

Pam Marsh

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> Pam congratulations. I am so happy for you. You've

> come a long way and I've been watching every step of

> it. Can't wait until I'm on the other side. Thank

> you for being so supportative to me.

>

> Much love

>

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> Pamela A Marsh sweetnlow20012001@...> wrote:

> Today, I will see Dr. Baggs (Yeah!!!!) for my six

> month post op. apt. It has been a pretty quick six

> months. I made a lot of new friends here and while

> I

> was out and about. Some of the people online I have

> had the opportunity to meet and I am so thankful for

> them. There are some whom I have not met

> (Francisco,

> Kay, just to name a few) who I hope to some day. I

> can tell you that I noticed that my pouch has begun

> that dreadful stretch thing they speak about. The

> normal amount that I eat at a setting (usually 2

> ounces and on occasion I have eaten around 3 ounces

> but no more than that) is changing. I had made

> tacos

> and I normally just have the seasoned ground beef

> with

> a sprinkle of the cheese in the shell. I usually

> eat

> 1/3rd of it but I ate the entire taco. I sort of

> panicked a bit but then I calmed down. Its okay but

> I

> know that I have to be more mindful than ever now.

> I

> don't have time to be comfortable anymore. I guess

> its about always being aware and not forgetting the

> basic principles. This phase of my journey is sort

> of

> scary to me but I know that I am going to be

> alright...I just have to see it for myself. So,

> keep

> me in your thoughts and prayers as I begin this

> phase

> of my journey in this weight loss process.

>

> I have lost 93.5 pounds and it feels great. I have

> 26

> more to lose to reach my goal which is 130 pounds.

> I

> am so happy that I made the choice to do this

> surgery.

> My cholesterol went from 249 to 108. My bp went

> from

> 150-160/185 to 106/45, my diabetes test range went

> from 250s to 75/80 (normal range) and I have not had

> to use my three different asthma medications

> (basically medicine free since the day before

> surgery). I am truly happy which is something I

> never

> realized before...I really was not happy.

>

> Everything has gotten 150% better in my life. I

> just

> wanted to thank everyone for their support and

> encouragement. For people that are going through

> the

> process, go through it because it is worth it. Your

> life will NEVER be the same.

>

> I am sad about not seeing the gang at KP Richmond

> but

> happy because I am moving on.

>

> Thanks for listening!

>

> Pam Marsh

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I cannot believe its been six months!!!! I remember coming to see you

in the hospital!!! You are doing an amazing job!! Thank you for

being you!!

Huggles

> Today, I will see Dr. Baggs (Yeah!!!!) for my six

> month post op. apt. It has been a pretty quick six

> months. I made a lot of new friends here and while I

> was out and about. Some of the people online I have

> had the opportunity to meet and I am so thankful for

> them. There are some whom I have not met (Francisco,

> Kay, just to name a few) who I hope to some day. I

> can tell you that I noticed that my pouch has begun

> that dreadful stretch thing they speak about. The

> normal amount that I eat at a setting (usually 2

> ounces and on occasion I have eaten around 3 ounces

> but no more than that) is changing. I had made tacos

> and I normally just have the seasoned ground beef with

> a sprinkle of the cheese in the shell. I usually eat

> 1/3rd of it but I ate the entire taco. I sort of

> panicked a bit but then I calmed down. Its okay but I

> know that I have to be more mindful than ever now. I

> don't have time to be comfortable anymore. I guess

> its about always being aware and not forgetting the

> basic principles. This phase of my journey is sort of

> scary to me but I know that I am going to be

> alright...I just have to see it for myself. So, keep

> me in your thoughts and prayers as I begin this phase

> of my journey in this weight loss process.

>

> I have lost 93.5 pounds and it feels great. I have 26

> more to lose to reach my goal which is 130 pounds. I

> am so happy that I made the choice to do this surgery.

> My cholesterol went from 249 to 108. My bp went from

> 150-160/185 to 106/45, my diabetes test range went

> from 250s to 75/80 (normal range) and I have not had

> to use my three different asthma medications

> (basically medicine free since the day before

> surgery). I am truly happy which is something I never

> realized before...I really was not happy.

>

> Everything has gotten 150% better in my life. I just

> wanted to thank everyone for their support and

> encouragement. For people that are going through the

> process, go through it because it is worth it. Your

> life will NEVER be the same.

>

> I am sad about not seeing the gang at KP Richmond but

> happy because I am moving on.

>

> Thanks for listening!

>

> Pam Marsh

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Thank you and I am so excited for you to Tina. Thank

you for your kind words. I really don't know what to

say so I will simply say thank you.

Pam Marsh

--- Tina ma2two@...> wrote:

> Wow! 6 months post-op already. That is amazing. You

> are an amazing

> person and I feel priviledged to have met you at the

> Vacaville

> meeting. Your notes are always so thoughtful and

> true. You are an

> inspiration to me.

>

> Congratulations on the amazing weight loss and being

> so close to

> goal!

>

> Remember...you eventually need to eat a bit more in

> order to sustain

> yourself and get in the required amount of nutrients

> (I think

> the " normal " pouch increases to 6-8 ounces per meal.

>

>

> Have fun at your appointment! I see Dr. Baggs next

> week for my 3

> month check-up and release to the final stage.

>

> Tina

>

>

> > Today, I will see Dr. Baggs (Yeah!!!!) for my six

> > month post op. apt. It has been a pretty quick

> six

> > months. I made a lot of new friends here and

> while I

> > was out and about. Some of the people online I

> have

> > had the opportunity to meet and I am so thankful

> for

> > them. There are some whom I have not met

> (Francisco,

> > Kay, just to name a few) who I hope to some day.

> I

> > can tell you that I noticed that my pouch has

> begun

> > that dreadful stretch thing they speak about. The

> > normal amount that I eat at a setting (usually 2

> > ounces and on occasion I have eaten around 3

> ounces

> > but no more than that) is changing. I had made

> tacos

> > and I normally just have the seasoned ground beef

> with

> > a sprinkle of the cheese in the shell. I usually

> eat

> > 1/3rd of it but I ate the entire taco. I sort of

> > panicked a bit but then I calmed down. Its okay

> but I

> > know that I have to be more mindful than ever now.

> I

> > don't have time to be comfortable anymore. I

> guess

> > its about always being aware and not forgetting

> the

> > basic principles. This phase of my journey is

> sort of

> > scary to me but I know that I am going to be

> > alright...I just have to see it for myself. So,

> keep

> > me in your thoughts and prayers as I begin this

> phase

> > of my journey in this weight loss process.

> >

> > I have lost 93.5 pounds and it feels great. I

> have 26

> > more to lose to reach my goal which is 130 pounds.

> I

> > am so happy that I made the choice to do this

> surgery.

> > My cholesterol went from 249 to 108. My bp went

> from

> > 150-160/185 to 106/45, my diabetes test range went

> > from 250s to 75/80 (normal range) and I have not

> had

> > to use my three different asthma medications

> > (basically medicine free since the day before

> > surgery). I am truly happy which is something I

> never

> > realized before...I really was not happy.

> >

> > Everything has gotten 150% better in my life. I

> just

> > wanted to thank everyone for their support and

> > encouragement. For people that are going through

> the

> > process, go through it because it is worth it.

> Your

> > life will NEVER be the same.

> >

> > I am sad about not seeing the gang at KP Richmond

> but

> > happy because I am moving on.

> >

> > Thanks for listening!

> >

> > Pam Marsh

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> > > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

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Yeah!!!!

That is terrific! and Congratulations on being so close to your goal!

Stacey

Six Month Post Op At @2:00

KP Richmond

Today, I will see Dr. Baggs (Yeah!!!!) for my six

month post op. apt. It has been a pretty quick six

months. I made a lot of new friends here and while I

was out and about. Some of the people online I have

had the opportunity to meet and I am so thankful for

them. There are some whom I have not met (Francisco,

Kay, just to name a few) who I hope to some day. I

can tell you that I noticed that my pouch has begun

that dreadful stretch thing they speak about. The

normal amount that I eat at a setting (usually 2

ounces and on occasion I have eaten around 3 ounces

but no more than that) is changing. I had made tacos

and I normally just have the seasoned ground beef with

a sprinkle of the cheese in the shell. I usually eat

1/3rd of it but I ate the entire taco. I sort of

panicked a bit but then I calmed down. Its okay but I

know that I have to be more mindful than ever now. I

don't have time to be comfortable anymore. I guess

its about always being aware and not forgetting the

basic principles. This phase of my journey is sort of

scary to me but I know that I am going to be

alright...I just have to see it for myself. So, keep

me in your thoughts and prayers as I begin this phase

of my journey in this weight loss process.

I have lost 93.5 pounds and it feels great. I have 26

more to lose to reach my goal which is 130 pounds. I

am so happy that I made the choice to do this surgery.

My cholesterol went from 249 to 108. My bp went from

150-160/185 to 106/45, my diabetes test range went

from 250s to 75/80 (normal range) and I have not had

to use my three different asthma medications

(basically medicine free since the day before

surgery). I am truly happy which is something I never

realized before...I really was not happy.

Everything has gotten 150% better in my life. I just

wanted to thank everyone for their support and

encouragement. For people that are going through the

process, go through it because it is worth it. Your

life will NEVER be the same.

I am sad about not seeing the gang at KP Richmond but

happy because I am moving on.

Thanks for listening!

Pam Marsh

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Yahoo!! This is great news Pam!

I can't wait to hear how happy he is with your progress.

Dr Baggs is so wonderful. I had my six week appt with him Tues.

You have accomplished so much! I can't wait to be in the same boat

you are!

Our pre surgery #'s were about the same for diabetes and blood

pressure. Isn't it amazing how no meds make you feel so free?

I was wondering when that stretch would occur and I am kinda scared

of that as well. You will do great though! Look how well you have

done this far! You aren't going to backslide! You have the power!

Go girl! I am so proud of you!

Kay

> Today, I will see Dr. Baggs (Yeah!!!!) for my six

> month post op. apt. It has been a pretty quick six

> months. I made a lot of new friends here and while I

> was out and about. Some of the people online I have

> had the opportunity to meet and I am so thankful for

> them. There are some whom I have not met (Francisco,

> Kay, just to name a few) who I hope to some day. I

> can tell you that I noticed that my pouch has begun

> that dreadful stretch thing they speak about. The

> normal amount that I eat at a setting (usually 2

> ounces and on occasion I have eaten around 3 ounces

> but no more than that) is changing. I had made tacos

> and I normally just have the seasoned ground beef with

> a sprinkle of the cheese in the shell. I usually eat

> 1/3rd of it but I ate the entire taco. I sort of

> panicked a bit but then I calmed down. Its okay but I

> know that I have to be more mindful than ever now. I

> don't have time to be comfortable anymore. I guess

> its about always being aware and not forgetting the

> basic principles. This phase of my journey is sort of

> scary to me but I know that I am going to be

> alright...I just have to see it for myself. So, keep

> me in your thoughts and prayers as I begin this phase

> of my journey in this weight loss process.

>

> I have lost 93.5 pounds and it feels great. I have 26

> more to lose to reach my goal which is 130 pounds. I

> am so happy that I made the choice to do this surgery.

> My cholesterol went from 249 to 108. My bp went from

> 150-160/185 to 106/45, my diabetes test range went

> from 250s to 75/80 (normal range) and I have not had

> to use my three different asthma medications

> (basically medicine free since the day before

> surgery). I am truly happy which is something I never

> realized before...I really was not happy.

>

> Everything has gotten 150% better in my life. I just

> wanted to thank everyone for their support and

> encouragement. For people that are going through the

> process, go through it because it is worth it. Your

> life will NEVER be the same.

>

> I am sad about not seeing the gang at KP Richmond but

> happy because I am moving on.

>

> Thanks for listening!

>

> Pam Marsh

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Thank you Stacey!

Pam Marsh

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jennes@...> wrote:

> Yeah!!!!

> That is terrific! and Congratulations on being so

> close to your goal!

> Stacey

>

>

> Six Month Post Op At @2:00

> KP Richmond

>

>

> Today, I will see Dr. Baggs (Yeah!!!!) for my six

> month post op. apt. It has been a pretty quick six

> months. I made a lot of new friends here and while

> I

> was out and about. Some of the people online I have

> had the opportunity to meet and I am so thankful for

> them. There are some whom I have not met

> (Francisco,

> Kay, just to name a few) who I hope to some day. I

> can tell you that I noticed that my pouch has begun

> that dreadful stretch thing they speak about. The

> normal amount that I eat at a setting (usually 2

> ounces and on occasion I have eaten around 3 ounces

> but no more than that) is changing. I had made

> tacos

> and I normally just have the seasoned ground beef

> with

> a sprinkle of the cheese in the shell. I usually

> eat

> 1/3rd of it but I ate the entire taco. I sort of

> panicked a bit but then I calmed down. Its okay but

> I

> know that I have to be more mindful than ever now.

> I

> don't have time to be comfortable anymore. I guess

> its about always being aware and not forgetting the

> basic principles. This phase of my journey is sort

> of

> scary to me but I know that I am going to be

> alright...I just have to see it for myself. So,

> keep

> me in your thoughts and prayers as I begin this

> phase

> of my journey in this weight loss process.

>

> I have lost 93.5 pounds and it feels great. I have

> 26

> more to lose to reach my goal which is 130 pounds.

> I

> am so happy that I made the choice to do this

> surgery.

> My cholesterol went from 249 to 108. My bp went

> from

> 150-160/185 to 106/45, my diabetes test range went

> from 250s to 75/80 (normal range) and I have not had

> to use my three different asthma medications

> (basically medicine free since the day before

> surgery). I am truly happy which is something I

> never

> realized before...I really was not happy.

>

> Everything has gotten 150% better in my life. I

> just

> wanted to thank everyone for their support and

> encouragement. For people that are going through

> the

> process, go through it because it is worth it. Your

> life will NEVER be the same.

>

> I am sad about not seeing the gang at KP Richmond

> but

> happy because I am moving on.

>

> Thanks for listening!

>

> Pam Marsh

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

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Thank you ! I have had some awesome people to

use as a guide (, Francisco, Kay, etc. etc.) so

my hats off to you guys. You have done your part.

Pam Marsh

--- Diane Duenas brendadiane64@...>

wrote:

> I cannot believe its been six months!!!! I remember

> coming to see you

> in the hospital!!! You are doing an amazing job!!

> Thank you for

> being you!!

>

> Huggles

>

>

>

> > Today, I will see Dr. Baggs (Yeah!!!!) for my six

> > month post op. apt. It has been a pretty quick

> six

> > months. I made a lot of new friends here and

> while I

> > was out and about. Some of the people online I

> have

> > had the opportunity to meet and I am so thankful

> for

> > them. There are some whom I have not met

> (Francisco,

> > Kay, just to name a few) who I hope to some day.

> I

> > can tell you that I noticed that my pouch has

> begun

> > that dreadful stretch thing they speak about. The

> > normal amount that I eat at a setting (usually 2

> > ounces and on occasion I have eaten around 3

> ounces

> > but no more than that) is changing. I had made

> tacos

> > and I normally just have the seasoned ground beef

> with

> > a sprinkle of the cheese in the shell. I usually

> eat

> > 1/3rd of it but I ate the entire taco. I sort of

> > panicked a bit but then I calmed down. Its okay

> but I

> > know that I have to be more mindful than ever now.

> I

> > don't have time to be comfortable anymore. I

> guess

> > its about always being aware and not forgetting

> the

> > basic principles. This phase of my journey is

> sort of

> > scary to me but I know that I am going to be

> > alright...I just have to see it for myself. So,

> keep

> > me in your thoughts and prayers as I begin this

> phase

> > of my journey in this weight loss process.

> >

> > I have lost 93.5 pounds and it feels great. I

> have 26

> > more to lose to reach my goal which is 130 pounds.

> I

> > am so happy that I made the choice to do this

> surgery.

> > My cholesterol went from 249 to 108. My bp went

> from

> > 150-160/185 to 106/45, my diabetes test range went

> > from 250s to 75/80 (normal range) and I have not

> had

> > to use my three different asthma medications

> > (basically medicine free since the day before

> > surgery). I am truly happy which is something I

> never

> > realized before...I really was not happy.

> >

> > Everything has gotten 150% better in my life. I

> just

> > wanted to thank everyone for their support and

> > encouragement. For people that are going through

> the

> > process, go through it because it is worth it.

> Your

> > life will NEVER be the same.

> >

> > I am sad about not seeing the gang at KP Richmond

> but

> > happy because I am moving on.

> >

> > Thanks for listening!

> >

> > Pam Marsh

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

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Pam, you are really an inspiration! Keep up the good work! You will always have us for support!

RobynnPamela A Marsh wrote:

Thank you ! I have had some awesome people touse as a guide (, Francisco, Kay, etc. etc.) somy hats off to you guys. You have done your part.Pam Marsh--- Diane Duenas wrote:> I cannot believe its been six months!!!! I remember> coming to see you > in the hospital!!! You are doing an amazing job!! > Thank you for > being you!!> > Huggles> > > > > Today, I will see Dr. Baggs (Yeah!!!!) for my six> > month post op. apt. It has been a pretty quick> six> > months. I made a lot of new friends here and> while I>

> was out and about. Some of the people online I> have> > had the opportunity to meet and I am so thankful> for> > them. There are some whom I have not met> (Francisco,> > Kay, just to name a few) who I hope to some day. > I> > can tell you that I noticed that my pouch has> begun> > that dreadful stretch thing they speak about. The> > normal amount that I eat at a setting (usually 2> > ounces and on occasion I have eaten around 3> ounces> > but no more than that) is changing. I had made> tacos> > and I normally just have the seasoned ground beef> with> > a sprinkle of the cheese in the shell. I usually> eat> > 1/3rd of it but I ate the entire taco. I sort of> > panicked a bit but then I calmed down. Its okay> but I> > know that I have to be

more mindful than ever now.> I> > don't have time to be comfortable anymore. I> guess> > its about always being aware and not forgetting> the> > basic principles. This phase of my journey is> sort of> > scary to me but I know that I am going to be> > alright...I just have to see it for myself. So,> keep> > me in your thoughts and prayers as I begin this> phase> > of my journey in this weight loss process.> > > > I have lost 93.5 pounds and it feels great. I> have 26> > more to lose to reach my goal which is 130 pounds.> I> > am so happy that I made the choice to do this> surgery.> > My cholesterol went from 249 to 108. My bp went> from> > 150-160/185 to 106/45, my diabetes test range went> > from 250s to 75/80 (normal range) and

I have not> had> > to use my three different asthma medications> > (basically medicine free since the day before> > surgery). I am truly happy which is something I> never> > realized before...I really was not happy.> > > > Everything has gotten 150% better in my life. I> just> > wanted to thank everyone for their support and> > encouragement. For people that are going through> the> > process, go through it because it is worth it. > Your> > life will NEVER be the same.> > > > I am sad about not seeing the gang at KP Richmond> but> > happy because I am moving on.> > > > Thanks for listening!> > > > Pam Marsh > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >

> > > > > >> ____________________________________________________> > > Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home> page > > > http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > __________________________________ > > Yahoo! Mail > > Stay connected, organized, and protected. Take the> tour: > > http://tour.mail.yahoo.com/mailtour.html> > > __________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Congratulations!!! But I do have one question: Do you

miss the food?

Pam b

--- Pamela A Marsh sweetnlow20012001@...>

wrote:

> Today, I will see Dr. Baggs (Yeah!!!!) for my six

> month post op. apt. It has been a pretty quick six

> months. I made a lot of new friends here and while

> I

> was out and about. Some of the people online I have

> had the opportunity to meet and I am so thankful for

> them. There are some whom I have not met

> (Francisco,

> Kay, just to name a few) who I hope to some day. I

> can tell you that I noticed that my pouch has begun

> that dreadful stretch thing they speak about. The

> normal amount that I eat at a setting (usually 2

> ounces and on occasion I have eaten around 3 ounces

> but no more than that) is changing. I had made

> tacos

> and I normally just have the seasoned ground beef

> with

> a sprinkle of the cheese in the shell. I usually

> eat

> 1/3rd of it but I ate the entire taco. I sort of

> panicked a bit but then I calmed down. Its okay but

> I

> know that I have to be more mindful than ever now.

> I

> don't have time to be comfortable anymore. I guess

> its about always being aware and not forgetting the

> basic principles. This phase of my journey is sort

> of

> scary to me but I know that I am going to be

> alright...I just have to see it for myself. So,

> keep

> me in your thoughts and prayers as I begin this

> phase

> of my journey in this weight loss process.

>

> I have lost 93.5 pounds and it feels great. I have

> 26

> more to lose to reach my goal which is 130 pounds.

> I

> am so happy that I made the choice to do this

> surgery.

> My cholesterol went from 249 to 108. My bp went

> from

> 150-160/185 to 106/45, my diabetes test range went

> from 250s to 75/80 (normal range) and I have not had

> to use my three different asthma medications

> (basically medicine free since the day before

> surgery). I am truly happy which is something I

> never

> realized before...I really was not happy.

>

> Everything has gotten 150% better in my life. I

> just

> wanted to thank everyone for their support and

> encouragement. For people that are going through

> the

> process, go through it because it is worth it. Your

> life will NEVER be the same.

>

> I am sad about not seeing the gang at KP Richmond

> but

> happy because I am moving on.

>

> Thanks for listening!

>

> Pam Marsh

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> ____________________________________________________

> > Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home

> page

> > http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs

> >

> >

>

>

>

>

> __________________________________

> Yahoo! Mail

> Stay connected, organized, and protected. Take the

> tour:

> http://tour.mail.yahoo.com/mailtour.html

>

>

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