THE EXPERIMENT IS OFFICIALLY OVER

[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

>

[Guest guest]

Thank you Tina...

Regards,

Gordy

> >

> > 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]

Thank you Tina...

Regards,

Gordy

> >

> > 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]

Pam E.

Thanks. One of the best parts is knowing your not alone in this

journey.

Regards,

Gordy

> >

> > 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]

Pam E.

Thanks. One of the best parts is knowing your not alone in this

journey.

Regards,

Gordy

> >

> > 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]

Laurie....

Thank you. I'm looking forward to getting to the other side now and

I appreciate your support.

Rehards,

Gordy

>

>

> 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]

Laurie....

Thank you. I'm looking forward to getting to the other side now and

I appreciate your support.

Rehards,

Gordy

>

>

> 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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> http://farechase.yahoo.com

>

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....

Thanks for all of you help over the last two years. You are one of

the most inspirational people I know and I appreciate your support.

Who knows, maybe I'll run a marathon now too. I asked Doctor Baggs

if I'd be able to play the piano after surgery and he said sure. I

told him that was good news becuase I could never play it before !!!

Have a great day

Gordy

> >

> > 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]

....

Thanks for all of you help over the last two years. You are one of

the most inspirational people I know and I appreciate your support.

Who knows, maybe I'll run a marathon now too. I asked Doctor Baggs

if I'd be able to play the piano after surgery and he said sure. I

told him that was good news becuase I could never play it before !!!

Have a great day

Gordy

> >

> > 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]

Thanks Kym,

I have been following your progress and I'm glad to hear you are

doing well. Thanks for the good wishes.

Regards,

Gordy

>

> 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

> From: " Gordy " <fshnfool@c...>

> 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]

Thanks Kym,

I have been following your progress and I'm glad to hear you are

doing well. Thanks for the good wishes.

Regards,

Gordy

>

> 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

> From: " Gordy " <fshnfool@c...>

> 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]

Thanks Kristie....

I'm hopeful that thats what will happen here as time goes by but if

not I'll still find a way to get the support that I need.

Regards,

Gordy

>

> 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

>

> >

> > From: " Gordy " <fshnfool@c...>

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

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

> > Subject: THE EXPERIMENT

IS OFFICIALLY OVER

> >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks Kristie....

I'm hopeful that thats what will happen here as time goes by but if

not I'll still find a way to get the support that I need.

Regards,

Gordy

>

> 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

>

> >

> > From: " Gordy " <fshnfool@c...>

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

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

> > Subject: THE EXPERIMENT

IS OFFICIALLY OVER

> >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

You're welcome Gordy. I think you are very wise for

giving the old fashioned way one last try. Now you

know that surgery is the absolute right thing for you,

and you will never second guess your decision after

the fact. Hats off to you!

Laurie

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[Guest guest]

You're welcome Gordy. I think you are very wise for

giving the old fashioned way one last try. Now you

know that surgery is the absolute right thing for you,

and you will never second guess your decision after

the fact. Hats off to you!

Laurie

__________________________________

Start your day with Yahoo! - Make it your home page!

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

[Guest guest]

Gordy, Is this a test to see if my memory still is in tack from a year ago? I am just glad that you are making a decision that is right for you now . It is such a difficult decision to make and I am glad that you tried what you thought was the best for you at the time. Now you know that this is the right road for you. Ramona -- Re: THE EXPERIMENT IS OFFICIALLY OVER 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 >

[Guest guest]

Gordy, Is this a test to see if my memory still is in tack from a year ago? I am just glad that you are making a decision that is right for you now . It is such a difficult decision to make and I am glad that you tried what you thought was the best for you at the time. Now you know that this is the right road for you. Ramona -- Re: THE EXPERIMENT IS OFFICIALLY OVER 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 >

[Guest guest]

Hi Ramona....

No it wasn't a test...LOL. I just remembered that you told me to

take my time to make the right decision and that I'd probably be

coming to the decision to have the surgery sooner or later.

Hope all is well with you these days.

Regards,

Gordy

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

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[Guest guest]

Hi Ramona....

No it wasn't a test...LOL. I just remembered that you told me to

take my time to make the right decision and that I'd probably be

coming to the decision to have the surgery sooner or later.

Hope all is well with you these days.

Regards,

Gordy

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