Re: Feeling ignored

[Guest guest]

Please don't feel that it is intentional--I know I usually sit back and

read and learn...I don't have the answers! LOL Feel free to ask as many

questions as you need, and usually you'll get a response, or sometimes,

many responses! There are a few times when you need to ask more than

once, but it's not because anyone means to ignore you.

There does seem to be a lag in the number of messages lately...hang in

there...this is a really supportive, caring and knowledgeable group of folks!

Tricia in IL

waiting for insurance approval

Kristi Lent wrote:

>

> HI,

> This is Kristi again. I have posted 3 times in the

> last few days and nobody will reply. (this does not

> include Dinah & ). I have noticed how close you

> all seem to be, but don't you have room for a few

> more. I have noticed also that I am also not the only

> new one here in the last week and I have seen no

> responses to them either. Unless you replied

> privately that is. Anyway, I am just curious, is

> EVERYBODY heading out? If so, then I know you don't

> want to talk about anything else right now, and I

> TOTALLY understand that. If this is the case, just

> write as soon as you get back, I am sure you will have

> even MORE you can tell us then!

> Thanks and Godspeed to all who are on the way to the

> OTHER side.

> Take care!

> Kristi (wanting to talk to someone )

[Guest guest]

Hi Kristi,

I am sorry if you did not receive many responses... of course you are

welcome here! There is always room for more here. I don't post often,

there are already so many responses on here, usually, and I don't want to

bore anyone by adding even MORE emails. It does seem like almost everyone is

going to Durham this week, doesn't it? Alot of surgeries are scheduled this

week, and alot of post ops are also going this week for the support meeting.

I am leaving for Durhman Thursday, driving from Illinois. I should get there

in time for the support meeting at noon on Saturday. I am excited about

meeting everyone. It has never been easy for me to just walk into a room

full of strangers, probably that low self esteem thing. I hope I don't

chicken out! I needed to get there Saturday, anyway, since I read Dr. R.'s

post about having to take a laxative the day before surgery. My MGB is next

Monday (7 days from now!!), and I sure don't want to be traveling after I

take my Milk of Magnesia Sunday! I am bringing my mom and four kids with me,

and my brother and sister-in-law are also coming. We're all staying at the

Comfort Suites on Page Road.. My sister-in-law, Robin, is also having the

MGB next Monday.

Sorry to ramble on, I guess I'm just excited! If you have any specific

questions, post them again, and I'm sure you will get a better response!

Deb in IL

Hoping we haven't all been rude..

[Guest guest]

Ah Beth,

I'm so sorry that you are feeling so sad! Don't ever feel like you are

on the sidelines (even though I feel that way alot myself).. we are really

just one big team here! I understand the feelings of guilt, too. I was very

jealous at first, too. Then I figured I would just have to do whatever it

took to get approved and have this surgery myself! I have not fought so hard

for anything in my life, I don't think. I spent hours and hours collecting

information for my insurance company, writing a looong letter to them, and

flying to NC to meet Dr. R. so they would approve me. It finally paid off, I

got approved a couple of weeks ago, and my MGB is next Monday! If I can do

it, YOU can do it! Even if it takes a while for you to get there, you are

already part of this group. Everyone on here knows exactly what you are

feeling. We have all been there. I think even the post ops who are to their

goal weight will never forget how it feels to be left out and lonely. That

is one good thing we have all learned from being so heavy. We are much more

compassionate than someone who has been thin their whole life! I don't know

where you are from, but if it is at all possible, try to go to clinic ASAP.

You will feel much more a part of things once you meet Dr. R. and his staff,

and all the other MGBers! I met some lovely people. In fact, one woman I

talked to has a sister that lives about 45 minutes from me. She is here

visiting her sister this week, and I am going to have lunch with her today!

Never feel alone, Beth, (you too, Kristi!)! We are all in this together,

if we are too busy sometimes to respond, don't be hurt, we try never to hurt

anyone's feelings, but there are so many people in this group, that sometimes

we just assume a bunch of other people have already responded, especially if

we haven't read our mail for a day or two and have 200 or so posts to catch

up on!

Take care, good luck on your journey!

Deb in IL

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 7/24/2000 8:35:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time,

kristi989@... writes:

<< Kristi (wanting to talk to someone )

>>

Hi Kristi,

I'm still here. I'm sorry I have not responded before. I have been a

little despondent lately over insurance approval problems. Welcome to this

group, its full of kind, sweet, funny and very smart and knowledgeable

people. You will get friendship, help and answers here. Good Luck on your

journey toward having the MGB. My younger sister name is Kristi, even spelled

the same way.

Cathy in Lenoir, NC

BMI 42

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step

[Guest guest]

Beth,

Just wanted to say hello and forgive me for not posting more often. I am

pre-op and am waiting on ins. approval. I have also been fighting a nasty

flu (can't get rid of the cough). I am afraid that even if the ins. comes

through I will have to wait two weeks to be sure I will be totally over this

thing.

I have been to clinic and have been approved for the surgery. Dr.

Rutledge did ask me to try my hardest to lose between the time I was at

clinic and surgery. He wants me to be as small as I can so I have everything

good working on my side. I have been doing the 12 day diet and today is day

12. That means that for 2 days I can enjoy things not allowed on the other

12 days. I have been having a great time staying on this diet but do look

forward to having a baked potato and a fruit smoothie.

Keep getting your packet ready and let me know if I can be any help.

Or just email if you need a friend to just listen.

in SC

Pre-op

386 lbs.

Waiting on ins. approval

If you see someone without a smile,

Give them one of yours.

If you and I should meet and

You forget me, you have lost nothing.

If you meet JESUS and you forget him,

you will have lost everything.

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 7/24/2000 8:54:43 AM Eastern Daylight Time,

TooEnable@... writes:

<< Yesterday, I cried all day long. Even on this mail list, I feel like

the little fat girl who is standing on the sidelines because no one

wants her on their team. >>

Bless your heart Beth, I have spent so much of life feeling that way and I'm

so very sorry if I or anyone on this list made you feel that way!! I haven't

been posting much lately cause I'm having this big pity party over insurance

approval problems. So forgive me please and Welcome to this group, believe it

or not everyone on this site is great!!!!!!!!

Cathy in Lenoir, NC

BMI 42

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step

[Guest guest]

Hello Kristi,

I am new here also, I have spent a very busy weekend getting my

packet together. I have found this to be a very friendly group

always a hello always answering your questions and always there for a

smile if you need it. sometimes as a new person we have to intiaiate

the conversation. Justs ask away and I am sure you will have people

just exploding to share their information with you.

Feel free to chat to me any time.

hugs

karen

>

> HI,

> This is Kristi again. I have posted 3 times in the

> last few days and nobody will reply. (this does not

> include Dinah & ). I have noticed how close you

> all seem to be, but don't you have room for a few

> more. I have noticed also that I am also not the only

> new one here in the last week and I have seen no

> responses to them either. Unless you replied

> privately that is. Anyway, I am just curious, is

> EVERYBODY heading out? If so, then I know you don't

> want to talk about anything else right now, and I

> TOTALLY understand that. If this is the case, just

> write as soon as you get back, I am sure you will have

> even MORE you can tell us then!

> Thanks and Godspeed to all who are on the way to the

> OTHER side.

> Take care!

> Kristi (wanting to talk to someone )

>

> __________________________________________________

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Kristi!

Thank you for writing that! I have been feeling alone as well.

Yesterday, I cried all day long. Even on this mail list, I feel like

the little fat girl who is standing on the sidelines because no one

wants her on their team.

I am struggling with feelings of guilt also. Guilty because I am

sooooo jealous of these wonderful ladies having their surgery this

week. I read their excitement and want it to be ME! I see how close

they are and want to be one of them. I really need friends who I can

tell all this to. Friends who know where I am coming from.

I will be yours if you will be mine =)

Beth

>

> HI,

> This is Kristi again. I have posted 3 times in the

> last few days and nobody will reply. (this does not

> include Dinah & ). I have noticed how close you

> all seem to be, but don't you have room for a few

> more. I have noticed also that I am also not the only

> new one here in the last week and I have seen no

> responses to them either. Unless you replied

> privately that is. Anyway, I am just curious, is

> EVERYBODY heading out? If so, then I know you don't

> want to talk about anything else right now, and I

> TOTALLY understand that. If this is the case, just

> write as soon as you get back, I am sure you will have

> even MORE you can tell us then!

> Thanks and Godspeed to all who are on the way to the

> OTHER side.

> Take care!

> Kristi (wanting to talk to someone )

>

> __________________________________________________

>

[Guest guest]

I agree with . I do alot more reading on here then I do posting

but I have found everyone that I've come in contact with to be

extremely helpful, supportive and very friendly. Ask questions!

It's

a great ice-breaker!!!

> Hello Kristi,

> I am new here also, I have spent a very busy weekend getting my

> packet together. I have found this to be a very friendly group

> always a hello always answering your questions and always there for

a

> smile if you need it. sometimes as a new person we have to

intiaiate

> the conversation. Justs ask away and I am sure you will have people

> just exploding to share their information with you.

> Feel free to chat to me any time.

> hugs

> karen

>

>

> >

> > HI,

> > This is Kristi again. I have posted 3 times in the

> > last few days and nobody will reply. (this does not

> > include Dinah & ). I have noticed how close you

> > all seem to be, but don't you have room for a few

> > more. I have noticed also that I am also not the only

> > new one here in the last week and I have seen no

> > responses to them either. Unless you replied

> > privately that is. Anyway, I am just curious, is

> > EVERYBODY heading out? If so, then I know you don't

> > want to talk about anything else right now, and I

> > TOTALLY understand that. If this is the case, just

> > write as soon as you get back, I am sure you will have

> > even MORE you can tell us then!

> > Thanks and Godspeed to all who are on the way to the

> > OTHER side.

> > Take care!

> > Kristi (wanting to talk to someone )

> >

> > __________________________________________________

> >

[Guest guest]

Hi,

I don't think anyone is trying to ingore you, it's just some of the

others are getting ready to leave out for their " date with destiny "

and just haven't had the time to respond. Also, some of the posters

have been doing it a while and they have bonded. I am pretty new as

well and I will be happy to converse with you. I can tell you that I

feel that this site has the nicest people who are very welcoming and

ready to answer questions and give advice. Remember, everybody was a

newbie at one time and all felt like the " new kid at school " . How

far along in the process are you? Let us know.

Regards,

Ranee in SC

[Guest guest]

-Kristi,

I did send a response to you a few minutes after I saw your first

post

about insurance. I emailed to tell you about the problems that I had

and the progess that I am making, if any. It sounds like you did not

get my email. I sent it to yahoo.com. I was'nt sure about that since

your email address was not complete on your post. I'm sorry that you

are feeling ignored. Please send me an email to my address at

talachee*hotmail.com, and I will resend my original post. That way, I

can be sure that I am getting your address correct.

Stormy

-- In MiniGastricBypass (AT) egroups (DOT) com, Kristi Lent <kristi989@y...>

wrote:

>

> HI,

> This is Kristi again. I have posted 3 times in the

> last few days and nobody will reply. (this does not

> include Dinah & ). I have noticed how close you

> all seem to be, but don't you have room for a few

> more. I have noticed also that I am also not the only

> new one here in the last week and I have seen no

> responses to them either. Unless you replied

> privately that is. Anyway, I am just curious, is

> EVERYBODY heading out? If so, then I know you don't

> want to talk about anything else right now, and I

> TOTALLY understand that. If this is the case, just

> write as soon as you get back, I am sure you will have

> even MORE you can tell us then!

> Thanks and Godspeed to all who are on the way to the

> OTHER side.

> Take care!

> Kristi (wanting to talk to someone )

>

> __________________________________________________

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Kristie,

It's been a busy weekend........I am packing for Durham to go play. We

always have room for more family around here. Be patient we will get back to all

of you. If you have any questions e-mail me privately because I'm going to sign

off and go web only while I'm gone. I'll be back on Thursday. Everyone hang in

there..... it will happen for you too.

Love,

Genz

Kristi Lent wrote:

> HI,

> This is Kristi again. I have posted 3 times in the

> last few days and nobody will reply. (this does not

> include Dinah & ). I have noticed how close you

> all seem to be, but don't you have room for a few

> more. I have noticed also that I am also not the only

> new one here in the last week and I have seen no

> responses to them either. Unless you replied

> privately that is. Anyway, I am just curious, is

> EVERYBODY heading out? If so, then I know you don't

> want to talk about anything else right now, and I

> TOTALLY understand that. If this is the case, just

> write as soon as you get back, I am sure you will have

> even MORE you can tell us then!

> Thanks and Godspeed to all who are on the way to the

> OTHER side.

> Take care!

> Kristi (wanting to talk to someone )

>

> __________________________________________________

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Beth,

It's only natural to be jealous of the post-ops. I was jealous

too.......but that just shows how much this surgery means to you. It's ok to be

a little envious but just remember that you and all the other pre-ops are a very

big part of this support group and you are all very important. The frienships

you are witnessing all started in this e-groups. We have become friends even

before we laid eyes on each other. Our playtime in Durham this week is a chance

to meet some of these friends face to face and to support some of those

scheduled for surgery. When your time comes you will also have a close circle of

friends that will be there for you. I only wish I lived in Durham so I could be

there for everyone of you.

Don't waste time feeling guilty......you have nothing to feel guilty

for. We have all struggled with our own burdens and our weight has been a major

obstacle for most of our lives. You will be a post-op before you know it and

that's when the fun begins. If you ever have any questions just fire away.

Someone will answer......just be persistant.

Love,

Genz

MGB 5-31-00

249/209 -- 40 pounds gone

over 43 inches gone

DURHAM BOUND TO PARTY !!!!!!!!!! Come join us!!!!!!

Beth wrote:

> Hi Kristi!

> Thank you for writing that! I have been feeling alone as well.

> Yesterday, I cried all day long. Even on this mail list, I feel like

> the little fat girl who is standing on the sidelines because no one

> wants her on their team.

> I am struggling with feelings of guilt also. Guilty because I am

> sooooo jealous of these wonderful ladies having their surgery this

> week. I read their excitement and want it to be ME! I see how close

> they are and want to be one of them. I really need friends who I can

> tell all this to. Friends who know where I am coming from.

> I will be yours if you will be mine =)

> Beth

>

>

> >

> > HI,

> > This is Kristi again. I have posted 3 times in the

> > last few days and nobody will reply. (this does not

> > include Dinah & ). I have noticed how close you

> > all seem to be, but don't you have room for a few

> > more. I have noticed also that I am also not the only

> > new one here in the last week and I have seen no

> > responses to them either. Unless you replied

> > privately that is. Anyway, I am just curious, is

> > EVERYBODY heading out? If so, then I know you don't

> > want to talk about anything else right now, and I

> > TOTALLY understand that. If this is the case, just

> > write as soon as you get back, I am sure you will have

> > even MORE you can tell us then!

> > Thanks and Godspeed to all who are on the way to the

> > OTHER side.

> > Take care!

> > Kristi (wanting to talk to someone )

> >

> > __________________________________________________

> >

[Guest guest]

<< It has never been easy for me to just walk into a room

full of strangers, >>

But we're NOT strangers! I can't wait to meet you, and you'll be among good

friends. It's better than a family reunion!!!

Can't wait until Thursday...

Amy.

_____________________________________________

Amy S. Poe

MGB 5/22/2000 *I made it!*

280/242 /140

United Healthcare Select Plus POS approved

[Guest guest]

Hi all new posters,

Welcome, welcome! I'm sorry that I have not posted to you all before. Please

don't feel ignored. I often don't post a reply when I think someone else has,

or when I'm not sure of an answer to a question. But I do try to read all the

posts every day, and say a prayer for those needing help with any step on their

road toward the MGB.

I am pre-op. My surgery is Aug. 2nd. I've been researching it and working on

approval since early Feb.. I had to jump through a lot of hoops with my

insurance, and had a lot of very worried moments along the way, but I got

through, and my insurance and Dr. R approved me! Hooray!!! I was also jealous

of those who were having surgery when I was afraid I would never be able to. I

understand that feeling! Now I am having a little " survivor guilt " sort of

thing going on. I feel a little guilty that I will be having the MGB next week

and others are still struggling with insurance and other issues. If I can help

any of you, please let me know. Once I'm post-op, I will be glad to be a

contact for anyone who needs one.

I am also a worrier, so of course I am still worrying about things, like will I

get sick or injured and have to put off surgery because of that, or will my

insurance company have a change of heart at the last minute, or will my blood

tests and EKG show something that will be a problem. Most of the time I feel

pretty calm about all of this, but I have panicky moments still.

Hang in there all you pre-ops! The journey is hard, but I know it will be

worth it. Ask all the questions you want. Ask for all the support you need,

and we will all try to help.

Sara

Kristi Lent wrote:

> HI,

> This is Kristi again. I have posted 3 times in the

> last few days and nobody will reply. (this does not

> include Dinah & ). I have noticed how close you

> all seem to be, but don't you have room for a few

> more. I have noticed also that I am also not the only

> new one here in the last week and I have seen no

> responses to them either. Unless you replied

> privately that is. Anyway, I am just curious, is

> EVERYBODY heading out? If so, then I know you don't

> want to talk about anything else right now, and I

> TOTALLY understand that. If this is the case, just

> write as soon as you get back, I am sure you will have

> even MORE you can tell us then!

> Thanks and Godspeed to all who are on the way to the

> OTHER side.

> Take care!

> Kristi (wanting to talk to someone )

>

[Guest guest]

>

> HI,

> This is Kristi again. I have posted 3 times in the

> last few days and nobody will reply. (this does not

> include Dinah & ). I have noticed how close you

> all seem to be, but don't you have room for a few

> more. I have noticed also that I am also not the only

> new one here in the last week and I have seen no

> responses to them either. Unless you replied

> privately that is. Anyway, I am just curious, is

> EVERYBODY heading out? If so, then I know you don't

> want to talk about anything else right now, and I

> TOTALLY understand that. If this is the case, just

> write as soon as you get back, I am sure you will have

> even MORE you can tell us then!

> Thanks and Godspeed to all who are on the way to the

> OTHER side.

> Take care!

> Kristi (wanting to talk to someone )

>

> __________________________________________________

Hi Kristi,

My name is Suzanne and I'm 7 days post-op with no pain and no

complications. I missed your first posts because I chose the web only

option because I just don't have the time to read all those e-mails.

I'm sure that's what a lot of people do. If you have any questions or

if you want to talk about the mgb, you can e-mail me privately at:

slrc@... (that's my home e-mail address) or:

scarpenter@... (that's my e-mail address at work). I had

the surgery on 7/17/00 and I'm back at work today (a little tired,

but I won't be herre tomorrow because I'm going to clinic to have my

staples removed. Please e-mail me and let me know where you are in

the process. I'd love to hear from you.

Suzanne

MGB 7/7/00

[Guest guest]

>

> HI,

> This is Kristi again. I have posted 3 times in the

> last few days and nobody will reply. (this does not

> include Dinah & ). I have noticed how close you

> all seem to be, but don't you have room for a few

> more. I have noticed also that I am also not the only

> new one here in the last week and I have seen no

> responses to them either. Unless you replied

> privately that is. Anyway, I am just curious, is

> EVERYBODY heading out? If so, then I know you don't

> want to talk about anything else right now, and I

> TOTALLY understand that. If this is the case, just

> write as soon as you get back, I am sure you will have

> even MORE you can tell us then!

> Thanks and Godspeed to all who are on the way to the

> OTHER side.

> Take care!

> Kristi (wanting to talk to someone )

>

> __________________________________________________

Hi Kristi,

My name is Suzanne and I'm 7 days post-op with no pain and no

complications. I missed your first posts because I chose the web only

option because I just don't have the time to read all those e-mails.

I'm sure that's what a lot of people do. If you have any questions or

if you want to talk about the mgb, you can e-mail me privately at:

slrc@... (that's my home e-mail address) or:

scarpenter@... (that's my e-mail address at work). I had

the surgery on 7/17/00 and I'm back at work today (a little tired,

but I won't be herre tomorrow because I'm going to clinic to have my

staples removed. Please e-mail me and let me know where you are in

the process. I'd love to hear from you.

Suzanne

MGB 7/7/00

[Guest guest]

Hi Kristi, I have been lurking for months and have just joined in

sending posts. I will answer if I feel confident that I know the

answer to your question. A lot of times I don't respond because I

think someone else could answer better than me. This group is great,

just give them time and also get some of your very basic questios

answered by going to Dr. R's site first. I didn't go back and find

your questions, so I am not saying your's were basic, only thats what

I did the when I started my research.

Here To Help and be Helped

Marjory

> HI,

> This is Kristi again. I have posted 3 times in the

> last few days and nobody will reply. (this does not

> include Dinah & ). I have noticed how close you

> all seem to be, but don't you have room for a few

> more. I have noticed also that I am also not the only

> new one here in the last week and I have seen no

> responses to them either. Unless you replied

> privately that is. Anyway, I am just curious, is

> EVERYBODY heading out? If so, then I know you don't

> want to talk about anything else right now, and I

> TOTALLY understand that. If this is the case, just

> write as soon as you get back, I am sure you will have

> even MORE you can tell us then!

> Thanks and Godspeed to all who are on the way to the

> OTHER side.

> Take care!

> Kristi (wanting to talk to someone )

>

> __________________________________________________

>

[Guest guest]

Kristi..I am sorry if you have been feeling ignored..this is a GREAT group

and you will feel like such a part of it soon. I can tell you that the

posting seems to be a little less on weekends and for myself..I jump on and

read it but don't post a lot on the weekends cause I am usually in a hurry.

I am a wannabe at this stage and have been involved in this group about 4

months. I have seen some wonderful things and learned SO much! This week

there are ALOT of the group going to North Carolina...either for surgery or

for a get together some of the postops are having to get back together! You

won't find a more supportive group than this one!! Where are you in your

quest for WLS? I have started some paperwork and begun to work on my packet

but taking my time cause I am nervous! I live in Illinois, am divorced and

have 3 children. Hope to hear back from you soon!

Holly

[Guest guest]

Hi Kristi. I felt the same way - neglected but spoke up and got lots of

responses!!! Just keep jumping into the conversation - we do want you here and

there is much to learn!! Joanne in Ohio

Kristi Lent wrote:

> HI,

> This is Kristi again. I have posted 3 times in the

> last few days and nobody will reply. (this does not

> include Dinah & ). I have noticed how close you

> all seem to be, but don't you have room for a few

> more. I have noticed also that I am also not the only

> new one here in the last week and I have seen no

> responses to them either. Unless you replied

> privately that is. Anyway, I am just curious, is

> EVERYBODY heading out? If so, then I know you don't

> want to talk about anything else right now, and I

> TOTALLY understand that. If this is the case, just

> write as soon as you get back, I am sure you will have

> even MORE you can tell us then!

> Thanks and Godspeed to all who are on the way to the

> OTHER side.

> Take care!

> Kristi (wanting to talk to someone )

>

> __________________________________________________

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Kristi...I joined the group a few weeks ago...I am in the process of

getting my packet together and hoping ro an August date...welcome to the

group....what stage are you in with the MGB process

Kendra in WV

[Guest guest]

Hi Beth..I am new to the group too..I have been working on my packet also...I

am hoping for an August date what about you

Kendra in WV

[Guest guest]

Hi Beth, Sorry for your pain. I have been crying a lot lately and it

is driving my husband crazy. This group, after observing for awhile

evolves as people get closer to their goal, people that are scheduled

for surgery start bonding with others that are at the same point. We

will find more new ones coming along to get close to and the helpful

post-ops who stay and support us. Hope you feel better.

Your Fellow MGB Wannabee

Marjory from Sa Obispo Ca

280 BMI 5

age 53

Blue Shield PPO of Ca

[Guest guest]

Kristi,

I'm so sorry I've ignored you. I remember the feeling clearly. But,

believe me you are not ignored intentionally on this list. These are the

best people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. I am scheduled for

surgery August 2, and I'm so excited I'm just not thinking I guess. Anyway,

welcome and if there is anything I can help you with, please just ask.

After surgery, I'll be glad to tell you all about it.

Kay

Re: Feeling ignored

> Hi Kristi. I felt the same way - neglected but spoke up and got lots of

> responses!!! Just keep jumping into the conversation - we do want you

here and

> there is much to learn!! Joanne in Ohio

>

> Kristi Lent wrote:

>

> > HI,

> > This is Kristi again. I have posted 3 times in the

> > last few days and nobody will reply. (this does not

> > include Dinah & ). I have noticed how close you

> > all seem to be, but don't you have room for a few

> > more. I have noticed also that I am also not the only

> > new one here in the last week and I have seen no

> > responses to them either. Unless you replied

> > privately that is. Anyway, I am just curious, is

> > EVERYBODY heading out? If so, then I know you don't

> > want to talk about anything else right now, and I

> > TOTALLY understand that. If this is the case, just

> > write as soon as you get back, I am sure you will have

> > even MORE you can tell us then!

> > Thanks and Godspeed to all who are on the way to the

> > OTHER side.

> > Take care!

> > Kristi (wanting to talk to someone )

> >

> > __________________________________________________

> >

[Guest guest]

Hi Kristi: I've been on vacation and just returned to see your post. Sorry you

feel ignored. I

guess everyone is so busy between going to Durham for surgery and going to

Durham for fun

that you got lost in the shuffle. Lots of people are really good about greeting

newcomers...and

I usually say hi and would have had I not been gone until just a few hours

ago...so I'll say hi

now. We always have room for newcomers and are very glad you're here.

If you have any questions in particular, please feel free to write. I'm almost 8

weeks post-op

and at 7 weeks I had lost 45 pounds. I started out at 304, am 5'10 " and am 57

years old (I

know, really old). This site is filled with wonderful people! You'll feel at

home in no time.

Flo in land

> ** Original Subject: RE: Re: Feeling ignored

> ** >

> ** Original Date: Mon, 24 Jul 2000 13:01:23 -0400

> ** Original Message follows...

>

>

> >

> > HI,

> > This is Kristi again. I have posted 3 times in the

> > last few days and nobody will reply. (this does not

> > include Dinah & ). I have noticed how close you

> > all seem to be, but don't you have room for a few

> > more. I have noticed also that I am also not the only

> > new one here in the last week and I have seen no

> > responses to them either. Unless you replied

> > privately that is. Anyway, I am just curious, is

> > EVERYBODY heading out? If so, then I know you don't

> > want to talk about anything else right now, and I

> > TOTALLY understand that. If this is the case, just

> > write as soon as you get back, I am sure you will have

> > even MORE you can tell us then!

> > Thanks and Godspeed to all who are on the way to the

> > OTHER side.

> > Take care!

> > Kristi (wanting to talk to someone )

> >

> > __________________________________________________

> Hi Kristi,

> My name is Suzanne and I'm 7 days post-op with no pain and no

> complications. I missed your first posts because I chose the web only

> option because I just don't have the time to read all those e-mails.

> I'm sure that's what a lot of people do. If you have any questions or

> if you want to talk about the mgb, you can e-mail me privately at:

> slrc@... (that's my home e-mail address) or:

> scarpenter@... (that's my e-mail address at work). I had

> the surgery on 7/17/00 and I'm back at work today (a little tired,

> but I won't be herre tomorrow because I'm going to clinic to have my

> staples removed. Please e-mail me and let me know where you are in

> the process. I'd love to hear from you.

> Suzanne

> MGB 7/7/00

>

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