THE EXPERIMENT IS OFFICIALLY OVER

[Guest guest]

I am happy for you, Gordy. I know that you have made the best decision for you. So, Congratulations on your date.

Ramona

[Guest guest]

I am happy for you, Gordy. I know that you have made the best decision for you. So, Congratulations on your date.

Ramona

[Guest guest]

Hi Everybody.....

After a year and a half of trying one more time to lose weight on my

own using the 1200 calorie a day eating plan, I made the decision to

proceed with the surgery and I was given a date today. I will be

having my surgery on Pearl Harbor day, December 7, 2005. I'm happy

to say that Doctor Baggs thinks he will be able to do LAP on me now

that I've lost a considerable amount of weight along with my body fat

being redistributed since I first saw him in October of 2004.

I know I haven't been posting much lately but I read all the messages

everyday and I have been following everyone's progress. I have to

say that the only concern I have about having the procedure is my

lack of support at home so I'm certain that I will become a regular

poster again very soon because I know I can count on getting support

here.

One thing for sure, the things I have learned here and in support

groups made it a lot easier to make this decision so I thank you all

for that.

Regards,

Gordy

[Guest guest]

Hi Everybody.....

After a year and a half of trying one more time to lose weight on my

own using the 1200 calorie a day eating plan, I made the decision to

proceed with the surgery and I was given a date today. I will be

having my surgery on Pearl Harbor day, December 7, 2005. I'm happy

to say that Doctor Baggs thinks he will be able to do LAP on me now

that I've lost a considerable amount of weight along with my body fat

being redistributed since I first saw him in October of 2004.

I know I haven't been posting much lately but I read all the messages

everyday and I have been following everyone's progress. I have to

say that the only concern I have about having the procedure is my

lack of support at home so I'm certain that I will become a regular

poster again very soon because I know I can count on getting support

here.

One thing for sure, the things I have learned here and in support

groups made it a lot easier to make this decision so I thank you all

for that.

Regards,

Gordy

[Guest guest]

Congrats Gordy.

Did I meet you a few weeks back with my friend in Richmond? She met you at the ez Support Group? If so, well hello again and congrats on your decision. I will be following closely behind on December 12th.

Barbara

From: Gordy Sent: Monday, November 21, 2005 4:28 PMTo: gastric-bypass-support-kaiser-patients Subject: THE EXPERIMENT IS OFFICIALLY OVER

Hi Everybody.....After a year and a half of trying one more time to lose weight on my own using the 1200 calorie a day eating plan, I made the decision to proceed with the surgery and I was given a date today. I will be having my surgery on Pearl Harbor day, December 7, 2005. I'm happy to say that Doctor Baggs thinks he will be able to do LAP on me now that I've lost a considerable amount of weight along with my body fat being redistributed since I first saw him in October of 2004.I know I haven't been posting much lately but I read all the messages everyday and I have been following everyone's progress. I have to say that the only concern I have about having the procedure is my lack of support at home so I'm certain that I will become a regular poster again very soon because I know I can count on getting support here.One thing for sure, the things I have learned here and in support groups made it a lot easier to make this decision so I thank you all for that.Regards,Gordy

[Guest guest]

Congrats Gordy.

Did I meet you a few weeks back with my friend in Richmond? She met you at the ez Support Group? If so, well hello again and congrats on your decision. I will be following closely behind on December 12th.

Barbara

From: Gordy Sent: Monday, November 21, 2005 4:28 PMTo: gastric-bypass-support-kaiser-patients Subject: THE EXPERIMENT IS OFFICIALLY OVER

Hi Everybody.....After a year and a half of trying one more time to lose weight on my own using the 1200 calorie a day eating plan, I made the decision to proceed with the surgery and I was given a date today. I will be having my surgery on Pearl Harbor day, December 7, 2005. I'm happy to say that Doctor Baggs thinks he will be able to do LAP on me now that I've lost a considerable amount of weight along with my body fat being redistributed since I first saw him in October of 2004.I know I haven't been posting much lately but I read all the messages everyday and I have been following everyone's progress. I have to say that the only concern I have about having the procedure is my lack of support at home so I'm certain that I will become a regular poster again very soon because I know I can count on getting support here.One thing for sure, the things I have learned here and in support groups made it a lot easier to make this decision so I thank you all for that.Regards,Gordy

[Guest guest]

Gordy !

Good to hear from you, i admire you and have the highest regard and find you very brave and wise, I will be thinking about you on the 7th !

your friend

ColleenGordy wrote:

Hi Everybody.....After a year and a half of trying one more time to lose weight on my own using the 1200 calorie a day eating plan, I made the decision to proceed with the surgery and I was given a date today. I will be having my surgery on Pearl Harbor day, December 7, 2005. I'm happy to say that Doctor Baggs thinks he will be able to do LAP on me now that I've lost a considerable amount of weight along with my body fat being redistributed since I first saw him in October of 2004.I know I haven't been posting much lately but I read all the messages everyday and I have been following everyone's progress. I have to say that the only concern I have about having the procedure is my lack of support at home so I'm certain that I will become a regular poster again very soon because I know I can count on getting

support here.One thing for sure, the things I have learned here and in support groups made it a lot easier to make this decision so I thank you all for that.Regards,Gordy

Colleen

[Guest guest]

Gordy !

Good to hear from you, i admire you and have the highest regard and find you very brave and wise, I will be thinking about you on the 7th !

your friend

ColleenGordy wrote:

Hi Everybody.....After a year and a half of trying one more time to lose weight on my own using the 1200 calorie a day eating plan, I made the decision to proceed with the surgery and I was given a date today. I will be having my surgery on Pearl Harbor day, December 7, 2005. I'm happy to say that Doctor Baggs thinks he will be able to do LAP on me now that I've lost a considerable amount of weight along with my body fat being redistributed since I first saw him in October of 2004.I know I haven't been posting much lately but I read all the messages everyday and I have been following everyone's progress. I have to say that the only concern I have about having the procedure is my lack of support at home so I'm certain that I will become a regular poster again very soon because I know I can count on getting

support here.One thing for sure, the things I have learned here and in support groups made it a lot easier to make this decision so I thank you all for that.Regards,Gordy

Colleen

[Guest guest]

Congratulations Gordy!!

Tina

>

> Hi Everybody.....

>

> After a year and a half of trying one more time to lose weight on

my

> own using the 1200 calorie a day eating plan, I made the decision

to

> proceed with the surgery and I was given a date today. I will be

> having my surgery on Pearl Harbor day, December 7, 2005. I'm

happy

> to say that Doctor Baggs thinks he will be able to do LAP on me

now

> that I've lost a considerable amount of weight along with my body

fat

> being redistributed since I first saw him in October of 2004.

>

> I know I haven't been posting much lately but I read all the

messages

> everyday and I have been following everyone's progress. I have to

> say that the only concern I have about having the procedure is my

> lack of support at home so I'm certain that I will become a

regular

> poster again very soon because I know I can count on getting

support

> here.

>

> One thing for sure, the things I have learned here and in support

> groups made it a lot easier to make this decision so I thank you

all

> for that.

>

> Regards,

> Gordy

>

[Guest guest]

Congratulations Gordy!!

Tina

>

> Hi Everybody.....

>

> After a year and a half of trying one more time to lose weight on

my

> own using the 1200 calorie a day eating plan, I made the decision

to

> proceed with the surgery and I was given a date today. I will be

> having my surgery on Pearl Harbor day, December 7, 2005. I'm

happy

> to say that Doctor Baggs thinks he will be able to do LAP on me

now

> that I've lost a considerable amount of weight along with my body

fat

> being redistributed since I first saw him in October of 2004.

>

> I know I haven't been posting much lately but I read all the

messages

> everyday and I have been following everyone's progress. I have to

> say that the only concern I have about having the procedure is my

> lack of support at home so I'm certain that I will become a

regular

> poster again very soon because I know I can count on getting

support

> here.

>

> One thing for sure, the things I have learned here and in support

> groups made it a lot easier to make this decision so I thank you

all

> for that.

>

> Regards,

> Gordy

>

[Guest guest]

---

Congratulations Gordy!!

It took me a while to finally make the decision about having surgery

but I know this is one of the best things I have ever done for

myself. You won't regret your decision.

Pam E.

In gastric-bypass-support-kaiser-patients , " Gordy "

<fshnfool@c...> wrote:

>

> Hi Everybody.....

>

> After a year and a half of trying one more time to lose weight on

my

> own using the 1200 calorie a day eating plan, I made the decision

to

> proceed with the surgery and I was given a date today. I will be

> having my surgery on Pearl Harbor day, December 7, 2005. I'm

happy

> to say that Doctor Baggs thinks he will be able to do LAP on me

now

> that I've lost a considerable amount of weight along with my body

fat

> being redistributed since I first saw him in October of 2004.

>

> I know I haven't been posting much lately but I read all the

messages

> everyday and I have been following everyone's progress. I have to

> say that the only concern I have about having the procedure is my

> lack of support at home so I'm certain that I will become a

regular

> poster again very soon because I know I can count on getting

support

> here.

>

> One thing for sure, the things I have learned here and in support

> groups made it a lot easier to make this decision so I thank you

all

> for that.

>

> Regards,

> Gordy

>

[Guest guest]

---

Congratulations Gordy!!

It took me a while to finally make the decision about having surgery

but I know this is one of the best things I have ever done for

myself. You won't regret your decision.

Pam E.

In gastric-bypass-support-kaiser-patients , " Gordy "

<fshnfool@c...> wrote:

>

> Hi Everybody.....

>

> After a year and a half of trying one more time to lose weight on

my

> own using the 1200 calorie a day eating plan, I made the decision

to

> proceed with the surgery and I was given a date today. I will be

> having my surgery on Pearl Harbor day, December 7, 2005. I'm

happy

> to say that Doctor Baggs thinks he will be able to do LAP on me

now

> that I've lost a considerable amount of weight along with my body

fat

> being redistributed since I first saw him in October of 2004.

>

> I know I haven't been posting much lately but I read all the

messages

> everyday and I have been following everyone's progress. I have to

> say that the only concern I have about having the procedure is my

> lack of support at home so I'm certain that I will become a

regular

> poster again very soon because I know I can count on getting

support

> here.

>

> One thing for sure, the things I have learned here and in support

> groups made it a lot easier to make this decision so I thank you

all

> for that.

>

> Regards,

> Gordy

>

[Guest guest]

Congrats on your decision Gordy, and best of luck to

you! I prepared for two years for my surgery, and I

have to say, NOTHING prepares you for the post op

experience. It's still a learning curve. So just

know that we will continue to be here for you.

Laurie

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[Guest guest]

Congrats on your decision Gordy, and best of luck to

you! I prepared for two years for my surgery, and I

have to say, NOTHING prepares you for the post op

experience. It's still a learning curve. So just

know that we will continue to be here for you.

Laurie

__________________________________

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[Guest guest]

Congratulations!! The right decision along time coming!! Look for

support where you can, but ultimately the decision and living it is

up to you!!

>

> Hi Everybody.....

>

> After a year and a half of trying one more time to lose weight on

my

> own using the 1200 calorie a day eating plan, I made the decision

to

> proceed with the surgery and I was given a date today. I will be

> having my surgery on Pearl Harbor day, December 7, 2005. I'm

happy

> to say that Doctor Baggs thinks he will be able to do LAP on me

now

> that I've lost a considerable amount of weight along with my body

fat

> being redistributed since I first saw him in October of 2004.

>

> I know I haven't been posting much lately but I read all the

messages

> everyday and I have been following everyone's progress. I have to

> say that the only concern I have about having the procedure is my

> lack of support at home so I'm certain that I will become a

regular

> poster again very soon because I know I can count on getting

support

> here.

>

> One thing for sure, the things I have learned here and in support

> groups made it a lot easier to make this decision so I thank you

all

> for that.

>

> Regards,

> Gordy

>

[Guest guest]

Congratulations!! The right decision along time coming!! Look for

support where you can, but ultimately the decision and living it is

up to you!!

>

> Hi Everybody.....

>

> After a year and a half of trying one more time to lose weight on

my

> own using the 1200 calorie a day eating plan, I made the decision

to

> proceed with the surgery and I was given a date today. I will be

> having my surgery on Pearl Harbor day, December 7, 2005. I'm

happy

> to say that Doctor Baggs thinks he will be able to do LAP on me

now

> that I've lost a considerable amount of weight along with my body

fat

> being redistributed since I first saw him in October of 2004.

>

> I know I haven't been posting much lately but I read all the

messages

> everyday and I have been following everyone's progress. I have to

> say that the only concern I have about having the procedure is my

> lack of support at home so I'm certain that I will become a

regular

> poster again very soon because I know I can count on getting

support

> here.

>

> One thing for sure, the things I have learned here and in support

> groups made it a lot easier to make this decision so I thank you

all

> for that.

>

> Regards,

> Gordy

>

[Guest guest]

Congratulations Gordy!!

I havent been posting much either but I read everything too. I remember you from when I joined this group almost 2 years ago. I finally had my surgery 3 weeks ago... and I am so glad I did.

Good luck to you

Hugs,

Kym

Message: 1

Date: Tue, 22 Nov 2005 00:27:32 -0000

Subject:

Hi Everybody.....

After a year and a half of trying one more time to lose weight on my

own using the 1200 calorie a day eating plan, I made the decision to

proceed with the surgery and I was given a date today. I will be

having my surgery on Pearl Harbor day, December 7, 2005. I'm happy

to say that Doctor Baggs thinks he will be able to do LAP on me now

that I've lost a considerable amount of weight along with my body fat

being redistributed since I first saw him in October of 2004.

I know I haven't been posting much lately but I read all the messages

everyday and I have been following everyone's progress. I have to

say that the only concern I have about having the procedure is my

lack of support at home so I'm certain that I will become a regular

poster again very soon because I know I can count on getting support

here.

One thing for sure, the things I have learned here and in support

groups made it a lot easier to make this decision so I thank you all

for that.

Regards,

Gordy

[Guest guest]

Congratulations Gordy!!

I havent been posting much either but I read everything too. I remember you from when I joined this group almost 2 years ago. I finally had my surgery 3 weeks ago... and I am so glad I did.

Good luck to you

Hugs,

Kym

Message: 1

Date: Tue, 22 Nov 2005 00:27:32 -0000

Subject:

Hi Everybody.....

After a year and a half of trying one more time to lose weight on my

own using the 1200 calorie a day eating plan, I made the decision to

proceed with the surgery and I was given a date today. I will be

having my surgery on Pearl Harbor day, December 7, 2005. I'm happy

to say that Doctor Baggs thinks he will be able to do LAP on me now

that I've lost a considerable amount of weight along with my body fat

being redistributed since I first saw him in October of 2004.

I know I haven't been posting much lately but I read all the messages

everyday and I have been following everyone's progress. I have to

say that the only concern I have about having the procedure is my

lack of support at home so I'm certain that I will become a regular

poster again very soon because I know I can count on getting support

here.

One thing for sure, the things I have learned here and in support

groups made it a lot easier to make this decision so I thank you all

for that.

Regards,

Gordy

[Guest guest]

Gordy Congratulations, I believe you will be very happy this is the decision you made. It's hard without really good support, but we're here and at the support meetings too. You take care, it will all be for the best. DonnaGordy wrote: Hi Everybody.....After a year and a half of trying one more time to lose weight on my own using the 1200 calorie a day eating plan, I made the decision to proceed with the surgery and I was given a date today. I will be having my surgery on Pearl Harbor day, December 7, 2005. I'm happy to say that Doctor Baggs thinks he will be able to do LAP on me now that I've lost a considerable amount of weight along with my body fat being redistributed since I first saw him in October of 2004.I know I haven't been

posting much lately but I read all the messages everyday and I have been following everyone's progress. I have to say that the only concern I have about having the procedure is my lack of support at home so I'm certain that I will become a regular poster again very soon because I know I can count on getting support here.One thing for sure, the things I have learned here and in support groups made it a lot easier to make this decision so I thank you all for that.Regards,Gordy Donna JordonDSJordon@...

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[Guest guest]

Gordy Congratulations, I believe you will be very happy this is the decision you made. It's hard without really good support, but we're here and at the support meetings too. You take care, it will all be for the best. DonnaGordy wrote: Hi Everybody.....After a year and a half of trying one more time to lose weight on my own using the 1200 calorie a day eating plan, I made the decision to proceed with the surgery and I was given a date today. I will be having my surgery on Pearl Harbor day, December 7, 2005. I'm happy to say that Doctor Baggs thinks he will be able to do LAP on me now that I've lost a considerable amount of weight along with my body fat being redistributed since I first saw him in October of 2004.I know I haven't been

posting much lately but I read all the messages everyday and I have been following everyone's progress. I have to say that the only concern I have about having the procedure is my lack of support at home so I'm certain that I will become a regular poster again very soon because I know I can count on getting support here.One thing for sure, the things I have learned here and in support groups made it a lot easier to make this decision so I thank you all for that.Regards,Gordy Donna JordonDSJordon@...

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[Guest guest]

Gordy, congrats on your big decision and the fact you got your date. You are right about the great support you get here. It's too bad you don't have the support at home you need, but you know where we are... take it easy, and Happy Thanksgiving... I guess you have one more thing to be thankful for now..

Ron

THE EXPERIMENT IS OFFICIALLY OVER

Hi Everybody.....After a year and a half of trying one more time to lose weight on my own using the 1200 calorie a day eating plan, I made the decision to proceed with the surgery and I was given a date today. I will be having my surgery on Pearl Harbor day, December 7, 2005. I'm happy to say that Doctor Baggs thinks he will be able to do LAP on me now that I've lost a considerable amount of weight along with my body fat being redistributed since I first saw him in October of 2004.I know I haven't been posting much lately but I read all the messages everyday and I have been following everyone's progress. I have to say that the only concern I have about having the procedure is my lack of support at home so I'm certain that I will become a regular poster again very soon because I know I can count on getting support here.One thing for sure, the things I have learned here and in support groups made it a lot easier to make this decision so I thank you all for that.Regards,Gordy

[Guest guest]

Gordy, congrats on your big decision and the fact you got your date. You are right about the great support you get here. It's too bad you don't have the support at home you need, but you know where we are... take it easy, and Happy Thanksgiving... I guess you have one more thing to be thankful for now..

Ron

THE EXPERIMENT IS OFFICIALLY OVER

Hi Everybody.....After a year and a half of trying one more time to lose weight on my own using the 1200 calorie a day eating plan, I made the decision to proceed with the surgery and I was given a date today. I will be having my surgery on Pearl Harbor day, December 7, 2005. I'm happy to say that Doctor Baggs thinks he will be able to do LAP on me now that I've lost a considerable amount of weight along with my body fat being redistributed since I first saw him in October of 2004.I know I haven't been posting much lately but I read all the messages everyday and I have been following everyone's progress. I have to say that the only concern I have about having the procedure is my lack of support at home so I'm certain that I will become a regular poster again very soon because I know I can count on getting support here.One thing for sure, the things I have learned here and in support groups made it a lot easier to make this decision so I thank you all for that.Regards,Gordy

[Guest guest]

Gordy,

I am so happy for you that you finally made a decision one way or the other.

December 7th is so close. You definitely have support here. I have to say I

didnt have support at home at the beginning either but once my husband saw the

weight come off of me and saw me come out of my shell he has been very happy. He

had always told me he wouldnt enjoy me thin, but I think what he was trying to

say was he was thankful for my fat shield. You will be in my prayers.

Kristie

10/3/05

>

>

> Date: 2005/11/21 Mon PM 04:27:32 PST

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

> Subject: THE EXPERIMENT IS OFFICIALLY

OVER

>

>

Hi Everybody.....

After a year and a half of trying one more time to lose weight on my

own using the 1200 calorie a day eating plan, I made the decision to

proceed with the surgery and I was given a date today. I will be

having my surgery on Pearl Harbor day, December 7, 2005. I'm happy

to say that Doctor Baggs thinks he will be able to do LAP on me now

that I've lost a considerable amount of weight along with my body fat

being redistributed since I first saw him in October of 2004.

I know I haven't been posting much lately but I read all the messages

everyday and I have been following everyone's progress. I have to

say that the only concern I have about having the procedure is my

lack of support at home so I'm certain that I will become a regular

poster again very soon because I know I can count on getting support

here.

One thing for sure, the things I have learned here and in support

groups made it a lot easier to make this decision so I thank you all

for that.

Regards,

Gordy

[Guest guest]

Gordy,

I am so happy for you that you finally made a decision one way or the other.

December 7th is so close. You definitely have support here. I have to say I

didnt have support at home at the beginning either but once my husband saw the

weight come off of me and saw me come out of my shell he has been very happy. He

had always told me he wouldnt enjoy me thin, but I think what he was trying to

say was he was thankful for my fat shield. You will be in my prayers.

Kristie

10/3/05

>

>

> Date: 2005/11/21 Mon PM 04:27:32 PST

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

> Subject: THE EXPERIMENT IS OFFICIALLY

OVER

>

>

Hi Everybody.....

After a year and a half of trying one more time to lose weight on my

own using the 1200 calorie a day eating plan, I made the decision to

proceed with the surgery and I was given a date today. I will be

having my surgery on Pearl Harbor day, December 7, 2005. I'm happy

to say that Doctor Baggs thinks he will be able to do LAP on me now

that I've lost a considerable amount of weight along with my body fat

being redistributed since I first saw him in October of 2004.

I know I haven't been posting much lately but I read all the messages

everyday and I have been following everyone's progress. I have to

say that the only concern I have about having the procedure is my

lack of support at home so I'm certain that I will become a regular

poster again very soon because I know I can count on getting support

here.

One thing for sure, the things I have learned here and in support

groups made it a lot easier to make this decision so I thank you all

for that.

Regards,

Gordy

[Guest guest]

Ramona....

Thank you very much !! I remember the post you made to me when I first

decided to try and do it on my own one more time. do you remember what

you said ?

Regards

Gordy

>

> I am happy for you, Gordy. I know that you have made the best

decision for

> you. So, Congratulations on your date.

> Ramona

>