UPDATE - I am so excited......

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Greetings, The reason why I'm so excited is, I begun this process sometime (months) ago and I continued to go back and forth re my ultimate decision. Even though I went forward with all of my appointments. I stalled after I met with the surgeon (sad). I was advised to STOP SMOKING, take a nictoine test within 2 weeks and once my the test results are negative I'll get a surgery date...... This is where I stopped. Yes, I finally quit smoking. I've been smoking for nearly 19 years and I tell you I enjoy each and every puff..... I NEVER intended on quitting; this was not an option, period!!! .. but, to my surprise I did.... and it wasn't all that bad at all...... So, I've been smoke free for 1 week and deceided to take my nictoine test. Even if it comes back positive, I'll take it again next week or the following week.... I have NOT HAD A CIG and DONT WANT

ONE.... Here I am today: I am so excited. I begun this journey at 203 pounds -- Today I attended the Life Style class in Richmond and I was weighed in. Yes, I'm STILL at goal, I was totally, totally surprise!!! I had my EKG today, which was normal and on Dec 2nd is the Surgery Preop and on Dec 8th is the Case Manager's appointment. I am so happy to know that I'm very close to being on my way to the other side (smile)...... I know I dont post much, but I read just about each and every message......I just wante to give you all an update of my status. __________________________________________"Life is a coin. You can spend it any way you wish, but you can only spend it once."-

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Good for you . It sounds to me like you had made the decision on a deep level even though you hadn't consciously. Congratulations on the smoking I know how tough that is.

Pam

UPDATE - I am so excited......

Greetings,

The reason why I'm so excited is, I begun this process sometime (months) ago and I continued to go back and forth re my ultimate decision. Even though I went forward with all of my appointments. I stalled after I met with the surgeon (sad). I was advised to STOP SMOKING, take a nictoine test within 2 weeks and once my the test results are negative I'll get a surgery date...... This is where I stopped.

Yes, I finally quit smoking. I've been smoking for nearly 19 years and I tell you I enjoy each and every puff..... I NEVER intended on quitting; this was not an option, period!!! .. but, to my surprise I did.... and it wasn't all that bad at all...... So, I've been smoke free for 1 week and deceided to take my nictoine test. Even if it comes back positive, I'll take it again next week or the following week.... I have NOT HAD A CIG and DONT WANT ONE....

Here I am today:

I am so excited. I begun this journey at 203 pounds -- Today I attended the Life Style class in Richmond and I was weighed in. Yes, I'm STILL at goal, I was totally, totally surprise!!! I had my EKG today, which was normal and on Dec 2nd is the Surgery Preop and on Dec 8th is the Case Manager's appointment.

I am so happy to know that I'm very close to being on my way to the other side (smile)......

I know I dont post much, but I read just about each and every message......I just wante to give you all an update of my status.

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> congratulations on being smoke free and not wanting another cigarette.

You are going to only make yourself that much healthier. It's wonderful that you

maintained at your goal also. I am so excited for you. You are so close to the

other side.

Kristie

>

> Date: 2005/11/16 Wed PM 06:38:54 PST

> To: gastric-bypass-support-kaiser-patients

> Subject: UPDATE - I am so

excited......

>

> Greetings,

>

> The reason why I'm so excited is, I begun this process sometime (months)

ago and I continued to go back and forth re my ultimate decision. Even though I

went forward with all of my appointments. I stalled after I met with the

surgeon (sad). I was advised to STOP SMOKING, take a nictoine test within 2

weeks and once my the test results are negative I'll get a surgery date......

This is where I stopped.

>

> Yes, I finally quit smoking. I've been smoking for nearly 19 years and I

tell you I enjoy each and every puff..... I NEVER intended on quitting; this was

not an option, period!!! .. but, to my surprise I did.... and it wasn't all that

bad at all...... So, I've been smoke free for 1 week and deceided to take my

nictoine test. Even if it comes back positive, I'll take it again next week or

the following week.... I have NOT HAD A CIG and DONT WANT ONE....

>

> Here I am today:

>

>

> I am so excited. I begun this journey at 203 pounds -- Today I attended the

Life Style class in Richmond and I was weighed in. Yes, I'm STILL at goal, I

was totally, totally surprise!!! I had my EKG today, which was normal and on

Dec 2nd is the Surgery Preop and on Dec 8th is the Case Manager's appointment.

>

> I am so happy to know that I'm very close to being on my way to the other

side (smile)......

>

> I know I dont post much, but I read just about each and every message......I

just wante to give you all an update of my status.

>

>

>

>

>

>

> __________________________________________

>

> " Life is a coin. You can spend it any way you wish, but you can only spend it

once. "

>

> -

>

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

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>

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For those of you who don't know, , Robynn and

myself work together. I am so happy that you have

come out of hiding . This is good. This gives

people a chance to know who you are and to help you

with your struggle(s).

I am so proud of you especially for the no more

smoking. As always, you know I am here to support

you. Keep on pressing your way and continue to pray

and seek God for guidance as you have been doing. You

will NEVER go wrong. Before you know it, you are

going to be posting that you have a date and then the

post to say " I am on the losing side " . Its not so bad

being a LOSER after all - lol!!!

Pam Marsh

--- kmw692000@...> wrote:

> Greetings,

>

> The reason why I'm so excited is, I begun this

> process sometime (months) ago and I continued to go

> back and forth re my ultimate decision. Even though

> I went forward with all of my appointments. I

> stalled after I met with the surgeon (sad). I was

> advised to STOP SMOKING, take a nictoine test within

> 2 weeks and once my the test results are negative

> I'll get a surgery date...... This is where I

> stopped.

>

> Yes, I finally quit smoking. I've been smoking

> for nearly 19 years and I tell you I enjoy each and

> every puff..... I NEVER intended on quitting; this

> was not an option, period!!! .. but, to my surprise

> I did.... and it wasn't all that bad at all......

> So, I've been smoke free for 1 week and deceided to

> take my nictoine test. Even if it comes back

> positive, I'll take it again next week or the

> following week.... I have NOT HAD A CIG and DONT

> WANT ONE....

>

> Here I am today:

>

>

> I am so excited. I begun this journey at 203

> pounds -- Today I attended the Life Style class in

> Richmond and I was weighed in. Yes, I'm STILL at

> goal, I was totally, totally surprise!!! I had my

> EKG today, which was normal and on Dec 2nd is the

> Surgery Preop and on Dec 8th is the Case Manager's

> appointment.

>

> I am so happy to know that I'm very close to being

> on my way to the other side (smile)......

>

> I know I dont post much, but I read just about

> each and every message......I just wante to give

> you all an update of my status.

>

>

>

>

>

>

> __________________________________________

>

> " Life is a coin. You can spend it any way you wish,

> but you can only spend it once. "

>

> -

>

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

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> one click.

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Welcome from lurkedome !! Congratulations!!

Huggles

>

> > Greetings,

> >

> > The reason why I'm so excited is, I begun this

> > process sometime (months) ago and I continued to go

> > back and forth re my ultimate decision. Even though

> > I went forward with all of my appointments. I

> > stalled after I met with the surgeon (sad). I was

> > advised to STOP SMOKING, take a nictoine test within

> > 2 weeks and once my the test results are negative

> > I'll get a surgery date...... This is where I

> > stopped.

> >

> > Yes, I finally quit smoking. I've been smoking

> > for nearly 19 years and I tell you I enjoy each and

> > every puff..... I NEVER intended on quitting; this

> > was not an option, period!!! .. but, to my surprise

> > I did.... and it wasn't all that bad at all......

> > So, I've been smoke free for 1 week and deceided to

> > take my nictoine test. Even if it comes back

> > positive, I'll take it again next week or the

> > following week.... I have NOT HAD A CIG and DONT

> > WANT ONE....

> >

> > Here I am today:

> >

> >

> > I am so excited. I begun this journey at 203

> > pounds -- Today I attended the Life Style class in

> > Richmond and I was weighed in. Yes, I'm STILL at

> > goal, I was totally, totally surprise!!! I had my

> > EKG today, which was normal and on Dec 2nd is the

> > Surgery Preop and on Dec 8th is the Case Manager's

> > appointment.

> >

> > I am so happy to know that I'm very close to being

> > on my way to the other side (smile)......

> >

> > I know I dont post much, but I read just about

> > each and every message......I just wante to give

> > you all an update of my status.

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > __________________________________________

> >

> > " Life is a coin. You can spend it any way you wish,

> > but you can only spend it once. "

> >

> > -

> >

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> > one click.

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..

I am SO proud of you for quitting smoking. I know that is something you didn't want to give up...but after you spend more time away from it, you will start to see that it is so much nicer being smoke-free. No lingering fears of lung cancer everytime you have a bad cough. No smell of smoke on your clothes, in your hair. No fingers turning yellow...decreasing your chances of getting those little wrinkles all around your mouth and at the corners of your eyes (from squinting when the smoke comes near the eyes...it happens automatically, whether you want to squint or not.)

I can't remember if you have children, but if you do...it will be much better for them. They will be less likely to smoke (this applies to future children, too), because you don't. Also, unless you have been very careful about not smoking in the house or the car, or even outside when you are around them...they will be far less likely to develop asthma, bronchitis, and various cancers that are associated with second-hand smoke.

I am very proud of you!!! My boyfriend, , is a bit older than you are. He is 44, and he started smoking when he was 16. Nearly 30 years, with a break a couple of times when he tried to quit. He stopped smoking for me, and now he is not smoking for HIM. It's been just about 4 months now. He has some "cigarette scars"...more wrinkles around his eyes than he should for his age...some staining on his teeth...but fortunately, nothing that a little botox and cosmetic dentistry can't fix (hee hee) at this point.

But smoking really ages you. And even if it hasn't caught up with you yet, it will, ultimately. So, even if you don't do it for your health, or the health of your kids (if you have them) or your future kids...just think: you'll be skinny AND smoke free. You will look better and better everyday. And if you aren't involved with anyone, well...you'll be getting rid of two barriers: excess weight (although you look great already) and smoking (if you ever read the personal ads online, most say, "NO SMOKERS".)

I'm so pleased about your EKG...your body is starting to heal. Keep it up. Post surgery, your tissue will be healing for a while, and you need the best circulation (in other words: no cigs) possible in order to avoid infection and complications. So, get your mind around the fact that you don't need those cancer sticks, ever again. They just aren't a part of you.

has started to say, "I don't smoke. I am a non-smoker." Saying this out loud reaffirms it in his subconcious mind, and now, he has no doubt that he will stay smoke free. It just isn't an option (particularly not if he wants to be with me!!!)

Great work, thrilled and excited for you. Congratulations, my friend!!!

Robynn wrote:

Greetings,

The reason why I'm so excited is, I begun this process sometime (months) ago and I continued to go back and forth re my ultimate decision. Even though I went forward with all of my appointments. I stalled after I met with the surgeon (sad). I was advised to STOP SMOKING, take a nictoine test within 2 weeks and once my the test results are negative I'll get a surgery date...... This is where I stopped.

Yes, I finally quit smoking. I've been smoking for nearly 19 years and I tell you I enjoy each and every puff..... I NEVER intended on quitting; this was not an option, period!!! .. but, to my surprise I did.... and it wasn't all that bad at all...... So, I've been smoke free for 1 week and deceided to take my nictoine test. Even if it comes back positive, I'll take it again next week or the following week.... I have NOT HAD A CIG and DONT WANT ONE....

Here I am today:

I am so excited. I begun this journey at 203 pounds -- Today I attended the Life Style class in Richmond and I was weighed in. Yes, I'm STILL at goal, I was totally, totally surprise!!! I had my EKG today, which was normal and on Dec 2nd is the Surgery Preop and on Dec 8th is the Case Manager's appointment.

I am so happy to know that I'm very close to being on my way to the other side (smile)......

I know I dont post much, but I read just about each and every message......I just wante to give you all an update of my status.

__________________________________________"Life is a coin. You can spend it any way you wish, but you can only spend it once."-

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You are doing an awesome job! Congratulations!!

Huggles

>

> Greetings,

>

> The reason why I'm so excited is, I begun this process sometime

(months) ago and I continued to go back and forth re my ultimate

decision. Even though I went forward with all of my appointments. I

stalled after I met with the surgeon (sad). I was advised to STOP

SMOKING, take a nictoine test within 2 weeks and once my the test

results are negative I'll get a surgery date...... This is where I

stopped.

>

> Yes, I finally quit smoking. I've been smoking for nearly 19

years and I tell you I enjoy each and every puff..... I NEVER

intended on quitting; this was not an option, period!!! .. but, to my

surprise I did.... and it wasn't all that bad at all...... So, I've

been smoke free for 1 week and deceided to take my nictoine test.

Even if it comes back positive, I'll take it again next week or the

following week.... I have NOT HAD A CIG and DONT WANT ONE....

>

> Here I am today:

>

>

> I am so excited. I begun this journey at 203 pounds -- Today I

attended the Life Style class in Richmond and I was weighed in. Yes,

I'm STILL at goal, I was totally, totally surprise!!! I had my EKG

today, which was normal and on Dec 2nd is the Surgery Preop and on

Dec 8th is the Case Manager's appointment.

>

> I am so happy to know that I'm very close to being on my way to

the other side (smile)......

>

> I know I dont post much, but I read just about each and every

message......I just wante to give you all an update of my status.

>

>

>

>

>

>

> __________________________________________

>

> " Life is a coin. You can spend it any way you wish, but you can

only spend it once. "

>

> -

>

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

> Yahoo! FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click.

>

[Guest guest]

>

> Greetings,

>

> The reason why I'm so excited is, I begun this process sometime

(months) ago and I continued to go back and forth re my ultimate

decision. Even though I went forward with all of my appointments. I

stalled after I met with the surgeon (sad). I was advised to STOP

SMOKING, take a nictoine test within 2 weeks and once my the test

results are negative I'll get a surgery date...... This is where I

stopped.

>

> Yes, I finally quit smoking. I've been smoking for nearly 19

years and I tell you I enjoy each and every puff..... I NEVER

intended on quitting; this was not an option, period!!! .. but, to my

surprise I did.... and it wasn't all that bad at all...... So, I've

been smoke free for 1 week and deceided to take my nictoine test.

Even if it comes back positive, I'll take it again next week or the

following week.... I have NOT HAD A CIG and DONT WANT ONE....

>

> Here I am today:

>

>

> I am so excited. I begun this journey at 203 pounds -- Today I

attended the Life Style class in Richmond and I was weighed in. Yes,

I'm STILL at goal, I was totally, totally surprise!!! I had my EKG

today, which was normal and on Dec 2nd is the Surgery Preop and on

Dec 8th is the Case Manager's appointment.

>

> I am so happy to know that I'm very close to being on my way to

the other side (smile)......

>

> I know I dont post much, but I read just about each and every

message......I just wante to give you all an update of my status.

>

>

>

>

> congratulations .......thats wonderful....keep it up.....dama

>

> __________________________________________

>

> " Life is a coin. You can spend it any way you wish, but you can

only spend it once. "

>

> -

>

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

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>

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You've done great, not only will the WLS improve your life, but the stopping smoking. You are going to feel so go and your health will be great. You go girl, keep up that good attitude and you will be on the other side before you know it. Donna wrote: Greetings, The reason why I'm so excited is, I begun this process sometime (months) ago and I continued to go back and forth re my ultimate decision. Even though I went forward with all of my appointments. I stalled after I met with the surgeon (sad). I was advised to STOP SMOKING, take a nictoine test within 2 weeks and once my the test results are negative I'll get a surgery date...... This is where I stopped. Yes, I finally quit smoking. I've been smoking for nearly 19 years and I tell you I enjoy each and every puff..... I NEVER intended on quitting; this was not an option, period!!! .. but, to my surprise I did.... and it wasn't all that bad at all...... So, I've been smoke free for 1 week and deceided to take my nictoine test. Even if it comes back positive, I'll take it again next week or the following week.... I have NOT HAD A CIG and DONT WANT ONE.... Here I am today: I am so excited. I begun this journey at 203 pounds -- Today I attended the Life Style class in Richmond and I was weighed in. Yes, I'm STILL at goal, I was totally, totally surprise!!! I had my EKG today, which was normal and on Dec 2nd is the Surgery Preop and on Dec 8th is the Case Manager's appointment. I am so happy to know that I'm very close

to being on my way to the other side (smile)...... I know I dont post much, but I read just about each and every message......I just wante to give you all an update of my status. __________________________________________"Life is a coin. You can spend it any way you wish, but you can only spend it once."- Yahoo! FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click. Donna JordonDSJordon@...

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Greetings - Pamela Marsh, Robynn, Donna, Dama, , and all that I missed...... Thank you ALL for your positive comments it's greatly appreciated!!! I am so happy and I will most definitely keep you all posted . -Pamela A Marsh wrote: For those of you who don't know, , Robynn andmyself work together. I am so happy that you havecome out of hiding . This is good. This givespeople a chance to know who you are and to help youwith your struggle(s). I am so proud of you especially for the no moresmoking. As always, you know I am here to supportyou. Keep on pressing your way and continue to prayand seek God for guidance as you have been doing. Youwill NEVER go wrong. Before you know it, you aregoing to be posting that you have a date and then thepost to say "I am on the losing side". Its not so badbeing a LOSER after all - lol!!!Pam Marsh---

wrote:> Greetings,> > The reason why I'm so excited is, I begun this> process sometime (months) ago and I continued to go> back and forth re my ultimate decision. Even though> I went forward with all of my appointments. I> stalled after I met with the surgeon (sad). I was> advised to STOP SMOKING, take a nictoine test within> 2 weeks and once my the test results are negative> I'll get a surgery date...... This is where I> stopped. > > Yes, I finally quit smoking. I've been smoking> for nearly 19 years and I tell you I enjoy each and> every puff..... I NEVER intended on quitting; this> was not an option, period!!! .. but, to my surprise> I did.... and it wasn't all that bad at all......> So, I've been smoke free for 1 week and

deceided to> take my nictoine test. Even if it comes back> positive, I'll take it again next week or the> following week.... I have NOT HAD A CIG and DONT> WANT ONE....> > Here I am today:> > > I am so excited. I begun this journey at 203> pounds -- Today I attended the Life Style class in> Richmond and I was weighed in. Yes, I'm STILL at> goal, I was totally, totally surprise!!! I had my> EKG today, which was normal and on Dec 2nd is the> Surgery Preop and on Dec 8th is the Case Manager's> appointment.> > I am so happy to know that I'm very close to being> on my way to the other side (smile)......> > I know I dont post much, but I read just about> each and every message......I just wante to

give> you all an update of my status.> > > > > > > __________________________________________> > "Life is a coin. You can spend it any way you wish,> but you can only spend it once."> > -> > ---------------------------------> Yahoo! FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in> one click. __________________________________ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com__________________________________________"Life is a coin. You can spend it any way you wish, but you can only spend it once."-

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>

> > Greetings,

> >

> > The reason why I'm so excited is, I begun this

> > process sometime (months) ago and I continued to go

> > back and forth re my ultimate decision. Even though

> > I went forward with all of my appointments. I

> > stalled after I met with the surgeon (sad). I was

> > advised to STOP SMOKING, take a nictoine test within

> > 2 weeks and once my the test results are negative

> > I'll get a surgery date...... This is where I

> > stopped.

> >

> > Yes, I finally quit smoking. I've been smoking

> > for nearly 19 years and I tell you I enjoy each and

> > every puff..... I NEVER intended on quitting; this

> > was not an option, period!!! .. but, to my surprise

> > I did.... and it wasn't all that bad at all......

> > So, I've been smoke free for 1 week and deceided to

> > take my nictoine test. Even if it comes back

> > positive, I'll take it again next week or the

> > following week.... I have NOT HAD A CIG and DONT

> > WANT ONE....

> >

> > Here I am today:

> >

> >

> > I am so excited. I begun this journey at 203

> > pounds -- Today I attended the Life Style class in

> > Richmond and I was weighed in. Yes, I'm STILL at

> > goal, I was totally, totally surprise!!! I had my

> > EKG today, which was normal and on Dec 2nd is the

> > Surgery Preop and on Dec 8th is the Case Manager's

> > appointment.

> >

> > I am so happy to know that I'm very close to being

> > on my way to the other side (smile)......

> >

> > I know I dont post much, but I read just about

> > each and every message......I just wante to give

> > you all an update of my status.

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > __________________________________________

> >

> > " Life is a coin. You can spend it any way you wish,

> > but you can only spend it once. "

> >

> > -

> >

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

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> > one click.

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