Guest guest Posted July 17, 2000 Report Share Posted July 17, 2000 Hi Laurie- Thanks for your best wishes. Tell me how you heard about Dr. R and what stage you are at in considering the MGB. I have a friend who had surgery in June of 1999. She has lost over 100 pounds and is still losing. She weighed over 300, but I don't know how far over. She still has about 40 to 50 to lose, as she borrowed some of my clothes to go on a cruise - but basically she is almost 'half' of the person she was a year ago. She looks great, she feels great and has nothing but praise for the MGB. Unbelievably, my insurance was approved the first time, and within one week!! Of course, I have a $2,500 out of pocket, but that would be the case with any surgery under my insurance plan. I feel like I can spend that amount to extend my life! I was shocked that my insurance did not give me a problem! So, now I going to Durham next week for the consultation and gathering my other stuff like pap smear, mammograms and 10 contacts. I am still nervous - but I have this sense in my heart that it is the right thing to do. Let me know how it is going for you! Dawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 17, 2000 Report Share Posted July 17, 2000 In a message dated 7/17/2000 1:03:40 PM Eastern Daylight Time, DawnHumphrey@... writes: > > Having been a yo-yo dieter, I have experienced compliments > after losing weight. Having the MGB is a very private decision for > me - I really don't want anyone other than my immediate family to > know. Everyone's first question is always - how did you lose so > much? How do I answer without giving away the MGB? > Its funny how people think about this so differently. When I have mine and lose my weight you bet I will tell everyone that asks what I did! If some people don't understand then maybe I can enlighten them...I guess I feel it is part of our job to educate people and spread the word about this wonderful tool. Telling people might just help someone else who is struggling with weight to. But I do understand those of you who are extremely private..my mom is like that..I just view it completely differently. Best of luck to you ....please keep in touch and let us know how you do after surgery. Holly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 17, 2000 Report Share Posted July 17, 2000 Flo... you always make me smile...I hope I can meet you someday and trish and genz too....and so many more! Holly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 17, 2000 Report Share Posted July 17, 2000 Flo... you always make me smile...I hope I can meet you someday and trish and genz too....and so many more! Holly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 17, 2000 Report Share Posted July 17, 2000 In a message dated 7/17/2000 4:49:34 PM Eastern Daylight Time, happygirl0925@... writes: << Flo... you always make me smile...I hope I can meet you someday and trish and genz too....and so many more! >> Hey, Genz did you notice how she capitalized Flo's name but not ours..Gee no respect im telling you no respect. Trisha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 17, 2000 Report Share Posted July 17, 2000 In a message dated 7/17/2000 4:49:34 PM Eastern Daylight Time, happygirl0925@... writes: << Flo... you always make me smile...I hope I can meet you someday and trish and genz too....and so many more! >> Hey, Genz did you notice how she capitalized Flo's name but not ours..Gee no respect im telling you no respect. Trisha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 17, 2000 Report Share Posted July 17, 2000 > > I have made this decision to have the MGB because I love life - I > want to grow old with my husband and live to witness the successes of > my beautiful daughters. This is not a decision that I made in order > to enhance my appearance - it is a decision I made with the hope > of extending my life! > > Thanks for your advice and encouragement, > Dawn Hi Dawn, I have a lot of the same concerns as you andwant the surgery for the same reasons. I look forward to how our post-op friends will respond. We will walk this journey together. laurie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 17, 2000 Report Share Posted July 17, 2000 In a message dated 7/17/2000 5:02:59 PM Eastern Daylight Time, florence@... writes: << magnet for men. Someday you too will have all of these attributes...think of me as a role model, as a sex symbol for you to aspire to. > Flo, I was in awe of your beauty before the surgery. I hope that someday I will be half the Women you are (no pun intended). I don't want to be a guy magnet, I just want one man to adore me. That is all. Thanks for letting me hang with you next week. Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 17, 2000 Report Share Posted July 17, 2000 In a message dated 7/17/2000 5:02:59 PM Eastern Daylight Time, florence@... writes: << magnet for men. Someday you too will have all of these attributes...think of me as a role model, as a sex symbol for you to aspire to. > Flo, I was in awe of your beauty before the surgery. I hope that someday I will be half the Women you are (no pun intended). I don't want to be a guy magnet, I just want one man to adore me. That is all. Thanks for letting me hang with you next week. Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 17, 2000 Report Share Posted July 17, 2000 DawnHumphrey@... wrote: > > I know the probability of a leak is low. Can a leak occur at any > time or only immediately after surgery? Pretty much within a week after surgery. By then, you are healing. > As I mentioned in a previous post, I am concerned about social > settings and answering people's questions about how much I consume. > I don't want to lose the enjoyment of socializing over a good meal or > having a fine dining experience with my husband. What should I > expect? You'll still be able to eat, you'll just be eating more slowly and chewing much better. Other people won't notice, other than you'll have some food left at the end of the meal. If anyone comments, you can just truthfully say, " I couldn't eat another bite, really. Thanks. " What more do you need to say? > Having been a yo-yo dieter, I have experienced compliments > after losing weight. Having the MGB is a very private decision for > me - I really don't want anyone other than my immediate family to > know. Everyone's first question is always - how did you lose so > much? How do I answer without giving away the MGB? " I ate less. " That's the truth. > I have made this decision to have the MGB because I love life - I > want to grow old with my husband and live to witness the successes of > my beautiful daughters. This is not a decision that I made in order > to enhance my appearance - it is a decision I made with the hope > of extending my life! We all have our own reasons, whatever they are, that led us to the decision. Those of us who made the decision to enhance our appearace think our reasons are just as good as yours. I'm the Barbie Wannabe. > Thanks for your advice and encouragement, > Dawn Best wishes on your journey! Kind regards, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 17, 2000 Report Share Posted July 17, 2000 Dear Laurie and Dawn, When are you having the surgery? I have my 1st appointment Aug 1. Laurel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 17, 2000 Report Share Posted July 17, 2000 In a message dated 7/17/2000 5:31:13 PM Eastern Daylight Time, metrishal@... writes: > > Flo... > you always make me smile...I hope I can meet you someday and trish > and genz too....and so many more! >> > > > Hey, Genz did you notice how she capitalized Flo's name but not ours..Gee no > > respect im telling you no respect. > Trisha OK..What I meant to say was..I really want to meet TRISH and GENZ and if flo can come along that would be alright too...LOL!! Love ya all! Holly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 17, 2000 Report Share Posted July 17, 2000 Holly and Dawn: We do all feel differently. While the decision was mine and mine alone, I opted to run my huge mouth to anyone and everyone who would listen. As a result, a friend of my daughter's best friend called me today. I will be coming to clinic with her and kind of " walk " her through this surgery. If I hadn't been so open, she wouldn't have known. I say this not to persuade you to tell anyone...that truly is personal and dependent upon the folks that surround you...their personalities, your history, etc. I have friends who have family that they just wouldn't be able to tell. But then I'm the kind of person who blabs about being pregnant when I'm a few hours late...(I think anyway, it sure was a long time ago). And my daughter is having MGB also. And that's all because Amy cared enough to meet me for lunch and talk to my daughter about her experience. My daughter does not plan to tell her friends or in-laws that she is having surgery. Today she called her doctor's office (who is very supportive) and one of the receptionists said " Drema, you're not really going to do this are you? " My daughter said, " Charlene, are you sitting in a chair? " And Charlene said yes, she was. My daughter said, well that's nice...because you fit in one..I don't. And I am not telling anyone that I'm having this so please respect my confidentiality " . So that's my take. One family...one big mouth..one very private person. Mox Nix. Makes no difference. The important thing is we are making a huge decision that is good for us. If we can bring others along with us that's good too! My best to both of you whatever you decide and however you decide to handle this. As for me, this will be the year of the MGB with two people to come to Durham with...and two others thinking about it. Flo from land sittin' here meltin' away to nothing...just a boneyard ....getting closer to that 250 mark every day! Painfully thin...yup that's me...painfully thin Flo somewhere between 272 and 250 > ** Original Subject: RE: Pre-Op requirements > ** > ** Original Date: Mon, 17 Jul 2000 15:30:49 -0400 > ** Original Message follows... > > In a message dated 7/17/2000 1:03:40 PM Eastern Daylight Time, > DawnHumphrey@... writes: > > > > > Having been a yo-yo dieter, I have experienced compliments > > after losing weight. Having the MGB is a very private decision for > > me - I really don't want anyone other than my immediate family to > > know. Everyone's first question is always - how did you lose so > > much? How do I answer without giving away the MGB? > > > Its funny how people think about this so differently. When I have mine and > lose my weight you bet I will tell everyone that asks what I did! If some > people don't understand then maybe I can enlighten them...I guess I feel it > is part of our job to educate people and spread the word about this wonderful > tool. Telling people might just help someone else who is struggling with > weight to. But I do understand those of you who are extremely private..my > mom is like that..I just view it completely differently. Best of luck to you > ....please keep in touch and let us know how you do after surgery. > > Holly > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Get a NextCard Visa, in 30 seconds! > 1. Fill in the brief application > 2. Receive approval decision within 30 seconds > 3. Get rates as low as 2.9% Intro or 9.9% Fixed APR > http://click.egroups.com/1/6630/3/_/453517/_/963862325/ > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > This message is from the Mini-Gastric Bypass Mailing List at Onelist.com > Please visit our web site at http://clos.net > Get the Patient Manual at http://clos.net/get_patient_manual.htm > > To Unsubscribe Send and Email to: MiniGastricBypass-unsubscribe (AT) egroups (DOT) com > >** --------- End Original Message ----------- ** > Florence Ballengee Hollywood, land florence@... Download NeoPlanet at http://www.neoplanet.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 17, 2000 Report Share Posted July 17, 2000 In a message dated 7/17/2000 9:31:08 PM Eastern Daylight Time, florence@... writes: << Hi Holly. I think I might be busy that day. Flo (only kidding) >> Flo, I wish you were coming in earlier, I will have so many people to entertain. Oh well, I guess I could show up late and they will all have to play together..lol I am going to go to the kitchen and stare at it until something says eat me, I sound yummy..lol smooch Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 17, 2000 Report Share Posted July 17, 2000 Trish, you really need not to be so jealous of me just because I'm becoming so thin and have natural blonde hair. I cannot help it if people capitalize my name. I cannot help it that I am a magnet for men. Someday you too will have all of these attributes...think of me as a role model, as a sex symbol for you to aspire to. FLO (there, that's better) > ** Original Subject: RE: Pre-Op requirements > ** > ** Original Date: Mon, 17 Jul 2000 16:55:47 -0400 > ** Original Message follows... > > In a message dated 7/17/2000 4:49:34 PM Eastern Daylight Time, > happygirl0925@... writes: > > << > Flo... > you always make me smile...I hope I can meet you someday and trish > and genz too....and so many more! >> > > > Hey, Genz did you notice how she capitalized Flo's name but not ours..Gee no > respect im telling you no respect. > Trisha > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Wish you had something rad to add to your email? > We do at www.supersig.com. > http://click.egroups.com/1/6810/3/_/453517/_/963867425/ > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > This message is from the Mini-Gastric Bypass Mailing List at Onelist.com > Please visit our web site at http://clos.net > Get the Patient Manual at http://clos.net/get_patient_manual.htm > > To Unsubscribe Send and Email to: MiniGastricBypass-unsubscribe (AT) egroups (DOT) com > >** --------- End Original Message ----------- ** > Florence Ballengee Hollywood, land florence@... Download NeoPlanet at http://www.neoplanet.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 17, 2000 Report Share Posted July 17, 2000 Trish, you really need not to be so jealous of me just because I'm becoming so thin and have natural blonde hair. I cannot help it if people capitalize my name. I cannot help it that I am a magnet for men. Someday you too will have all of these attributes...think of me as a role model, as a sex symbol for you to aspire to. FLO (there, that's better) > ** Original Subject: RE: Pre-Op requirements > ** > ** Original Date: Mon, 17 Jul 2000 16:55:47 -0400 > ** Original Message follows... > > In a message dated 7/17/2000 4:49:34 PM Eastern Daylight Time, > happygirl0925@... writes: > > << > Flo... > you always make me smile...I hope I can meet you someday and trish > and genz too....and so many more! >> > > > Hey, Genz did you notice how she capitalized Flo's name but not ours..Gee no > respect im telling you no respect. > Trisha > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Wish you had something rad to add to your email? > We do at www.supersig.com. > http://click.egroups.com/1/6810/3/_/453517/_/963867425/ > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > This message is from the Mini-Gastric Bypass Mailing List at Onelist.com > Please visit our web site at http://clos.net > Get the Patient Manual at http://clos.net/get_patient_manual.htm > > To Unsubscribe Send and Email to: MiniGastricBypass-unsubscribe (AT) egroups (DOT) com > >** --------- End Original Message ----------- ** > Florence Ballengee Hollywood, land florence@... Download NeoPlanet at http://www.neoplanet.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 17, 2000 Report Share Posted July 17, 2000 In a message dated 7/17/2000 9:35:56 PM Eastern Daylight Time, metrishal@... writes: > > << > Hi Holly. I think I might be busy that day. > > Flo (only kidding) >> > > Flo, > I wish you were coming in earlier, I will have so many people to > entertain. Oh well, I guess I could show up late and they will all have to > play together..lol I am going to go to the kitchen and stare at it until > something says eat me, I sound yummy..lol > smooch > Trish > I wish I could be in Durham when you all are there...hey Deb in Illinois..if you are there with all these crazies..take some pictures for me so I can put some faces with a name would you and bring them to our Illinois support meeting I hope to have soon! Holly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 17, 2000 Report Share Posted July 17, 2000 In a message dated 7/17/00 6:57:55 PM Pacific Daylight Time, vaschutz@... writes: << Hi Laurie, As I understand it, you only need a mammogram if your PCP thinks you need one. Usually that would only be if you were over 40. Sara >> The same is true of the pap test, which I was glad to find out is not required of a 16-year-old unless ordered by their PCP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 17, 2000 Report Share Posted July 17, 2000 In a message dated 7/17/00 7:15:05 PM Pacific Daylight Time, dinah@... writes: << Laurie, What I did for the online form was print it out, then when you have the hand written copy to use to type from then fill it out online and send it in. Then I kept the handwritten copy for reference. Hope this helps..I also tried to save the darn thing first time! lol Dinah in Alabama waiting on bcbs!!! >> This is a very good suggestion. I learned it the hard way by getting booted off the internet when I was almost to the end! Grrrrr.... Regards, Debbie in IL Daughter MGB 8/9 Cigna (3rd appeal)--BMI 45 Counting on Cigna for Debbie (BMI 40) ins letter sent 7/14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 17, 2000 Report Share Posted July 17, 2000 Hi Laurie & Laurel ! I too have so much going on in August, and am hoping for a date of September 13th ! I have finished all of my packet except the pics..should be developed soon, and the copies of the PE,EKG, and labs (my physical exam and EKG was last Friday, its being dictated now.) I should have my packet out to Dr.R's ofc by Monday the latest. I was told I didnt need a mammogram (i'm 30). I would love to keep in touch, hopefully we could have surgery together ! Sincerely, >From: dmalony@... >Reply-To: MiniGastricBypass (AT) egroups (DOT) com >To: MiniGastricBypass (AT) egroups (DOT) com >Subject: Re: Pre-Op requirements >Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2000 01:20:47 -0000 > > > > Dear Laurie and Dawn, > > When are you having the surgery? I have my 1st appointment Aug 1. > > Laurel > >Hi Laurel, > >Welcome! Nice to know an FP doing this. I see mine on Wednesday. He >is great, already read the manual and is supportive. I don't have a >date yet. Haven't gotten my long online form done. I spent well >over >2 hours on it one day and then my little one was up and I tried to >save it (warning to others - make the time to do it all at once - it >doesn't save!) and lost it all. Haven't gotten back to it yet. I am >hoping for Aug.. I keep hearing the wait isn't that long and see >people move up ocasionally, but Aug is packed with stuff for my >husband. So unless we can squeeze in a 3 or 4 day trip around his >schedule and a clinic, I might have to wait. > >I have a question for others while I am on the subject. My PCP is >laid back about mammograms and doesn't think I need one until the >recommended age of 40. Over the phone i told him I thought I would >need one for this for some reason given Dr. R's sample physical and >hisotry form which my doc had in frontof him. His response was that >it was a list of possibly needed tests and it was his opinion that I >didn't need that test to have this surgery. Has that been true for >any of you " younger " post ops (young being a relative term with this >group:))?? Dr. R.?? I just don't want it to hold me up when I am >ready. > >Thanks for asking. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. >laurie > > >------------------------------------------------------------------------ >Get a NextCard Visa, in 30 seconds! >1. Fill in the brief application >2. Receive approval decision within 30 seconds >3. Get rates as low as 2.9% Intro or 9.9% Fixed APR >http://click.egroups.com/1/6631/3/_/453517/_/963883256/ >------------------------------------------------------------------------ > >This message is from the Mini-Gastric Bypass Mailing List at Onelist.com >Please visit our web site at http://clos.net >Get the Patient Manual at http://clos.net/get_patient_manual.htm > >To Unsubscribe Send and Email to: >MiniGastricBypass-unsubscribe (AT) egroups (DOT) com > > ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 17, 2000 Report Share Posted July 17, 2000 In a message dated 7/17/00 7:09:06 PM Pacific Daylight Time, raneeriggs@... writes: << but I wondered would she send me for a mammogram and do I need the EKG? >> I would say the EKG is a necessity. Regards, Debbie in IL Daughter MGB 8/9 Cigna (3rd appeal)--BMI 45 Counting on Cigna for Debbie (BMI 40) ins letter sent 7/14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 17, 2000 Report Share Posted July 17, 2000 I will do.. I am hoping to leave here early Friday morning, stop somewhere a few hours away from Durham for the night, and get to Durham around noon on Saturday.. I am not sure I can make that happen, but that's my plan..lol Deb in IL Packing my camera as we speak... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 17, 2000 Report Share Posted July 17, 2000 Genz.. I am hoping to be there in September as I am thinking about trying for a September 27th date...but we'll see since I still have all the papers to do etc! And the cruise..I would love to go but can't commit to that right now. I don't know if I change my mind later if I can be added on or not. How about it Joanne? I know deposits are due now but what if I wait? Am I just out of luck?? Holly > > Hi Holly, > > I wish I could meet you too. Don't forget the picnic in September > and > the cruise in February. I'm turning 50 on the 26th of February so I intend > to > celebrate on the cruise even if it is a little early. I don't know why you > would > want to meet Trish, she thinks she is a queen or something....ha...ha..... > Actually Trish is a beautiful doll and Flo is a tall gorgeous blonde with > the > most wonderful personality. I'm kinda short and fat!!!!!!!! I'll probably be > bald too before long. One of these days we'll be together. > > Love, > Genz > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 17, 2000 Report Share Posted July 17, 2000 In a message dated 7/17/2000 11:02:24 PM Eastern Daylight Time, smootgen@... writes: << want to meet Trish, she thinks she is a queen or something....ha...ha..... Actually Trish is a beautiful doll and Flo is a tall gorgeous blonde with the most wonderful personality. I'm kinda short and fat!!!!!!!! I'll probably be >> Genz, Hurry Joanne is home call her, for you r ticket unless you got one. today you get a 7 day discount. . Now run to the phone. Short bald one..lol you crack me up. GENz is this beautiful long haired Texas blonde. with big blue eyes. AND AN INFECTIOUS SMILE. She is fibbing about me they all say that Genz I look like I have chicken pocks. lol Go to the phone smooch Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 17, 2000 Report Share Posted July 17, 2000 In a message dated 7/17/2000 11:20:13 PM Eastern Daylight Time, smootgen@... writes: << I want to be a big time guy magnet!!!!!!!! I want them dropping at my feet....... oh what a beautiful fantasy........men dropping like flies at my feet. Of course >> Hey call me weird but it is not my feet I want guys dropping on..lol Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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