Guest guest Posted November 29, 2005 Report Share Posted November 29, 2005 Kay - It's good to have you on board again. From a fellow Rennie! Patrice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 29, 2005 Report Share Posted November 29, 2005 It was so good to hear from you again, Kay! I was wondering what might have happened to keep you away from us--glad to learn it's just daily life. I was wondering about your knee surgery, too. Best of luck on the 15th. I had a hip replaced several years ago (pre-op), and the recovery, for me, wasn't a whole lot of fun--hope your recovery goes smoothly and quickly. Don't be a stranger! Pat Open RNY, 9/21/04 346/313/223 P.S. Your stats are impressive! Quoting Kay : > > > > > Hi folks, > > > > Well . . . I never meant to be gone so long. It has been about 6 months > > since I last posted. I've stayed with the list and tried to follow the > > progress of you fine folks - but, to tell the truth, I just can't keep > > up. Nonetheless, I have kept you in my thoughts and prayers. > > > > I think that I've been in this group since early in 2003, yet I had > > better re-introduce myself since so many of you have joined since I've > > been gone. > > > > I'm Kay (in San Leandro). [i noticed that another Kay has joined the > > list. Cool! I've met very few other Kays in my life.] I am 55 years > > old - well, very nearly 56. Been married to my sweetie, Bob, for 12 > > years. No kids, but I do have a large " family " that has grown out of > > our participation in the Renaissance Faire. > > > > Dec. 1 will be the 2nd anniversary of my WLS. Dr. Baggs performed an > > open RNY on me at Kaiser Richmond. I was very fortunate and had no > > complications. > > > > STATISTICS: > > Highest weight - 375 lb. BMI 70.9 > > At surgery - 338 lb. BMI 63.8 > > Currently - 148 lb. BMI 27.9 > > > > Since I am a bit shy of 5' 1 " tall, I would have to weigh between 98 and > > 132 lb. to have a " normal " BMI. However, those charts do not take into > > consideration the amount of lean body mass. I'll probably never reach a > > " normal " weight. I'd have to lose muscle to do it and I'd rather stay > > strong. (At 12%, my body fat was too low for a while and now I'm back > > to about 20%, which is right on the borderline between the " athletic " > > and " fitness " ranges.) I would like to re-lose the last 6 lbs. of the > > weight I gained while recovering from my latest surgery. > > > > I've gone from a size 6X to a 6 petite . . . from dragging myself around > > on crutches to walking without any props . . . from hiding from the > > world to wanting to get out and embrace life. > > > > In addition to the WLS, I've had 2 rounds of plastics done (a lower body > > lift with an extended incision up the front, then a brachioplasty and > > mastopexy - which is to say a breast lift and " bat wing " removal). I > > still need to have my legs done, but that will have to wait. I'm > > seriously broke after paying for the aforementioned. And . . . I'm > > finally going to have my knees replaced. The first one will be on this > > Dec. 15th. > > > > Life is so very different these days. There are certainly challenges > > and hard times, as well as the accomplishments and good times . . . but > > these days, I feel so much more able to cope with or enjoy whatever life > > brings. I feel alive. > > > > This group has really grown and I can't imagine that I'll be able to > > keep with it all . . . but, I will try not to be a stranger here. The > > WLS experience is so amazing . . . I enjoy reading about yours. I have > > learned so very much here and have received so much support and > > encouragement, I hope that I can offer something of value from time to > > time in return. > > > > Well . . . this has gotten a lot longer than I'd planned, so it is time > > to go. > > > > Please . . . take care of yourselves. > > > > All the best, > > > > Kay (in San Leandro) > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 29, 2005 Report Share Posted November 29, 2005 Kay, I have missed you! Glad to hear you are doing well. I heard that a Kay facilitates the Fremont support group every other month or so. Is that you? If so I'll have to make it to one just to say hello. I've really missed your input here! Laurie __________________________________ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 29, 2005 Report Share Posted November 29, 2005 Kay It is so good to hear from you!! You are doing a great job. Keep in contact more often!! Huggles > > Hi folks, > > Well . . . I never meant to be gone so long. It has been about 6 months > since I last posted. I've stayed with the list and tried to follow the > progress of you fine folks - but, to tell the truth, I just can't keep > up. Nonetheless, I have kept you in my thoughts and prayers. > > I think that I've been in this group since early in 2003, yet I had > better re-introduce myself since so many of you have joined since I've > been gone. > > I'm Kay (in San Leandro). [i noticed that another Kay has joined the > list. Cool! I've met very few other Kays in my life.] I am 55 years > old - well, very nearly 56. Been married to my sweetie, Bob, for 12 > years. No kids, but I do have a large " family " that has grown out of > our participation in the Renaissance Faire. > > Dec. 1 will be the 2nd anniversary of my WLS. Dr. Baggs performed an > open RNY on me at Kaiser Richmond. I was very fortunate and had no > complications. > > STATISTICS: > Highest weight - 375 lb. BMI 70.9 > At surgery - 338 lb. BMI 63.8 > Currently - 148 lb. BMI 27.9 > > Since I am a bit shy of 5' 1 " tall, I would have to weigh between 98 and > 132 lb. to have a " normal " BMI. However, those charts do not take into > consideration the amount of lean body mass. I'll probably never reach a > " normal " weight. I'd have to lose muscle to do it and I'd rather stay > strong. (At 12%, my body fat was too low for a while and now I'm back > to about 20%, which is right on the borderline between the " athletic " > and " fitness " ranges.) I would like to re-lose the last 6 lbs. of the > weight I gained while recovering from my latest surgery. > > I've gone from a size 6X to a 6 petite . . . from dragging myself around > on crutches to walking without any props . . . from hiding from the > world to wanting to get out and embrace life. > > In addition to the WLS, I've had 2 rounds of plastics done (a lower body > lift with an extended incision up the front, then a brachioplasty and > mastopexy - which is to say a breast lift and " bat wing " removal). I > still need to have my legs done, but that will have to wait. I'm > seriously broke after paying for the aforementioned. And . . . I'm > finally going to have my knees replaced. The first one will be on this > Dec. 15th. > > Life is so very different these days. There are certainly challenges > and hard times, as well as the accomplishments and good times . . . but > these days, I feel so much more able to cope with or enjoy whatever life > brings. I feel alive. > > This group has really grown and I can't imagine that I'll be able to > keep with it all . . . but, I will try not to be a stranger here. The > WLS experience is so amazing . . . I enjoy reading about yours. I have > learned so very much here and have received so much support and > encouragement, I hope that I can offer something of value from time to > time in return. > > Well . . . this has gotten a lot longer than I'd planned, so it is time > to go. > > Please . . . take care of yourselves. > > All the best, > > Kay (in San Leandro) > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 29, 2005 Report Share Posted November 29, 2005 Hey Kay ! I often wondered what happened to you and i totally understand the day to day life somedays i have too many posts to read let alone respond to! Glad to hear you are doing well, i recall your surgeon getting sick of something before and your surgery being postponed for your knee and then you did your plastics...............good luck on your knee surgery ! good to hear from you ColleenKay wrote: Hi folks,Well . . . I never meant to be gone so long. It has been about 6 months since I last posted. I've stayed with the list and tried to follow the progress of you fine folks - but, to tell the truth, I just can't keep up. Nonetheless, I have kept you in my thoughts and prayers.I think that I've been in this group since early in 2003, yet I had better re-introduce myself since so many of you have joined since I've been gone.I'm Kay (in San Leandro). [i noticed that another Kay has joined the list. Cool! I've met very few other Kays in my life.] I am 55 years old - well, very nearly 56. Been married to my sweetie, Bob, for 12 years. No kids, but I do have a large "family" that has grown out of our participation in the Renaissance Faire.Dec. 1 will be the 2nd anniversary of my WLS. Dr. Baggs performed an open RNY on me at Kaiser Richmond. I was very fortunate and had no complications. STATISTICS:Highest weight - 375 lb. BMI 70.9At surgery - 338 lb. BMI 63.8Currently - 148 lb. BMI 27.9Since I am a bit shy of 5' 1" tall, I would have to weigh between 98 and 132 lb. to have a "normal" BMI. However, those charts do not take into consideration the amount of lean body mass. I'll probably never reach a "normal" weight. I'd have to lose muscle to do it and I'd rather stay strong. (At 12%, my body fat was too low for a while and now I'm back to about 20%, which is right on the borderline between the "athletic" and "fitness" ranges.) I would like to re-lose the last 6 lbs. of the weight I gained while recovering from my latest surgery.I've gone from a size 6X to a 6 petite . . . from dragging myself around on crutches to walking without any props . . . from hiding from the world to wanting to get out and embrace life. In addition to the WLS, I've had 2 rounds of plastics done (a lower body lift with an extended incision up the front, then a brachioplasty and mastopexy - which is to say a breast lift and "bat wing" removal). I still need to have my legs done, but that will have to wait. I'm seriously broke after paying for the aforementioned. And . . . I'm finally going to have my knees replaced. The first one will be on this Dec. 15th.Life is so very different these days. There are certainly challenges and hard times, as well as the accomplishments and good times . . . but these days, I feel so much more able to cope with or enjoy whatever life brings. I feel alive.This group has really grown and I can't imagine that I'll be able to keep with it all . . . but, I will try not to be a stranger here. The WLS experience is so amazing . . . I enjoy reading about yours. I have learned so very much here and have received so much support and encouragement, I hope that I can offer something of value from time to time in return.Well . . . this has gotten a lot longer than I'd planned, so it is time to go.Please . . . take care of yourselves.All the best,Kay (in San Leandro) Colleen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 29, 2005 Report Share Posted November 29, 2005 Hey Kay ! I often wondered what happened to you and i totally understand the day to day life somedays i have too many posts to read let alone respond to! Glad to hear you are doing well, i recall your surgeon getting sick of something before and your surgery being postponed for your knee and then you did your plastics...............good luck on your knee surgery ! good to hear from you ColleenKay wrote: Hi folks,Well . . . I never meant to be gone so long. It has been about 6 months since I last posted. I've stayed with the list and tried to follow the progress of you fine folks - but, to tell the truth, I just can't keep up. Nonetheless, I have kept you in my thoughts and prayers.I think that I've been in this group since early in 2003, yet I had better re-introduce myself since so many of you have joined since I've been gone.I'm Kay (in San Leandro). [i noticed that another Kay has joined the list. Cool! I've met very few other Kays in my life.] I am 55 years old - well, very nearly 56. Been married to my sweetie, Bob, for 12 years. No kids, but I do have a large "family" that has grown out of our participation in the Renaissance Faire.Dec. 1 will be the 2nd anniversary of my WLS. Dr. Baggs performed an open RNY on me at Kaiser Richmond. I was very fortunate and had no complications. STATISTICS:Highest weight - 375 lb. BMI 70.9At surgery - 338 lb. BMI 63.8Currently - 148 lb. BMI 27.9Since I am a bit shy of 5' 1" tall, I would have to weigh between 98 and 132 lb. to have a "normal" BMI. However, those charts do not take into consideration the amount of lean body mass. I'll probably never reach a "normal" weight. I'd have to lose muscle to do it and I'd rather stay strong. (At 12%, my body fat was too low for a while and now I'm back to about 20%, which is right on the borderline between the "athletic" and "fitness" ranges.) I would like to re-lose the last 6 lbs. of the weight I gained while recovering from my latest surgery.I've gone from a size 6X to a 6 petite . . . from dragging myself around on crutches to walking without any props . . . from hiding from the world to wanting to get out and embrace life. In addition to the WLS, I've had 2 rounds of plastics done (a lower body lift with an extended incision up the front, then a brachioplasty and mastopexy - which is to say a breast lift and "bat wing" removal). I still need to have my legs done, but that will have to wait. I'm seriously broke after paying for the aforementioned. And . . . I'm finally going to have my knees replaced. The first one will be on this Dec. 15th.Life is so very different these days. There are certainly challenges and hard times, as well as the accomplishments and good times . . . but these days, I feel so much more able to cope with or enjoy whatever life brings. I feel alive.This group has really grown and I can't imagine that I'll be able to keep with it all . . . but, I will try not to be a stranger here. The WLS experience is so amazing . . . I enjoy reading about yours. I have learned so very much here and have received so much support and encouragement, I hope that I can offer something of value from time to time in return.Well . . . this has gotten a lot longer than I'd planned, so it is time to go.Please . . . take care of yourselves.All the best,Kay (in San Leandro) Colleen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 4, 2005 Report Share Posted December 4, 2005 Hi Pat, Thanks for the kind words. As you can see, I am very slow in responding. I apologize for that . . . but it is just so hard to sit at the computer these days. Not that anything is wrong, simply that there is so much else to be doing. Back in the days when my weight held me down, it was easy to spend the entire day at the computer. Now, I want to be out doing yard work or going to the gym or visiting friends or shopping (I think shopping has become my new vice - I just find it so hard to resist cute clothes at bargain prices) or any of dozens of other things. How is your replaced hip these days? I know that the rehab from joint replacement can be a trial, but everyone I has spoken with who has had it done says the results are worth it. Hope that is the case for you. Your stats are looking good, too. Seems like you've lost a whole person. Thanks again. Take care, Kay (in San Leandro) Open RNY 12/1/03 booklady@... wrote: > It was so good to hear from you again, Kay! I was wondering what > might have > happened to keep you away from us--glad to learn it's just daily > life. I was > wondering about your knee surgery, too. Best of luck on the 15th. I > had a hip > replaced several years ago (pre-op), and the recovery, for me, wasn't > a whole > lot of fun--hope your recovery goes smoothly and quickly. > > Don't be a stranger! > > Pat > Open RNY, 9/21/04 > 346/313/223 > > P.S. Your stats are impressive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 4, 2005 Report Share Posted December 4, 2005 Hi Laurie, Thanks for the kind words. And . . . sorry to take to so long to write back. There is just so much else to be doing these days that it is difficult to find the time to sit still long enough to keep up with my e-mail. But the folks here are important to me . . . so I'll be here from time to time even if I have to pass over all my other mail (well . .. . except for family and bills). Yes . . . I facilitate the Fremont support group at just about every other meeting. We meet twice a month - the 2nd and 4th Fridays of most months (we skipped the Friday after Thanksgiving). I generally facilitate the meeting on the 2nd Friday, but and I will occasionally swap to fit our schedules. Wargo is the one who started the group and I still kinda think of it as her group. She is the one with whom the Fremont Bariatric Dept. communicates. She is a wonderful lady and is about 4 years post-op (if memory serves me right). I will be facilitating the next meeting - on Dec. 9th. I am not sure about the next few meetings. That will depend on how I am recovering from surgery and, most importantly, whether or not I've been cleared to drive. Also . . . we are encouraging folks in the Fremont group to step forward if they would like to facilitate the group. I'll still be attending, even if I'm not up front . . . and, since I do have a hard time keeping my big mouth shut, I shouldn't be too hard to spot. It would be great to see you there. Hope all is going well with you. Take care, Kay (in San Leandro) Open RNY 12./1/03 LLLORY@... wrote: > Kay, I have missed you! Glad to hear you are doing > well. I heard that a Kay facilitates the Fremont > support group every other month or so. Is that you? > If so I'll have to make it to one just to say hello. > I've really missed your input here! > Laurie > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 4, 2005 Report Share Posted December 4, 2005 Hi , Thanks for the kind words. I'll try not to be a stranger. Take care, Kay (in San Leandro) Open RNY 12/1/03 Diane Duenas wrote: > Kay > > It is so good to hear from you!! You are doing a great job. > Keep in contact more often!! > > Huggles > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 4, 2005 Report Share Posted December 4, 2005 Hi Colleen, Thanks for the well wishes and kind words. It IS amazing how daily life has changed. Instead of sitting at the computer, I'd rather be out in the yard or working on some project or any of so many things that once-upon-a-a-time were just too much for me to do. Nowadays, I find it hard to sit still - hmmmm . . . this may make recovering from knee surgery a b*tch - but, then it may help me work hard at the rehab. I hope that all is going well with you. Take care, Kay (in San Leandro) Open RNY 12/1/03 Colleen Garner wrote: > Hey Kay ! > > I often wondered what happened to you and i totally understand the day > to day life somedays i have too many posts to read let alone respond > to! Glad to hear you are doing well, i recall your surgeon getting > sick of something before and your surgery being postponed for your > knee and then you did your plastics...............good luck on your > knee surgery ! good to hear from you > Colleen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 4, 2005 Report Share Posted December 4, 2005 Hi Patrice, Thanks for the welcome back. It is great to know that there is another Faire Folk here. I knew a Patrice at Black Point years ago. If you don't mind my asking . . . what do you do at Faire? Which Faires have you done? Perhaps we've met. Oh . . . do you participate at the Dickens Faire, as well? I haven't in years, but we are hoping to bring our booth to Dickens next year. Take care, Kay (in San Leandro) Open RNY 12/1/03 ren2@... wrote: Kay - It's good to have you on board again. From a fellow Rennie! Patrice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 4, 2005 Report Share Posted December 4, 2005 We do all of the faires in Northern California. We have been doing this "hobbie" for about 14 years now. Black Point ahhhh Those were the days. Anyway, we are sewing, sewing, sewing getting ready for next faire season. I have attached a pic of myself. Hope to get to know you better. Hugs Patrice (AKA: Dona Isabele Adrienne de Tejelo) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 4, 2005 Report Share Posted December 4, 2005 My husband portrays the Viceroy of New Grenada. I, his wife of French origin from the house of Guise. We had belonged to St. s Guild for awhile but are in transition right now. Past years we have been independent street actors and have always been available for gigs with the court but alas we are getting a bit old and tired and aren't as active as before but we do try to get all the faires in that we can. We have friends that do the Dickens Faire and also are involved with the n Christmas in Grass Valley. They have been trying for years to get us involved but gosh that means more sewing for another time period. Alas, I dread taking in all my gowns. I tried on a couple the other night and they hang on me already. I'm not sure if I should just wait or make a transition gown for this faire season. So many decisions..... Anyway, I do hope to meet you. Hugs Patrice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 4, 2005 Report Share Posted December 4, 2005 Hi Patrice, Nice picture. You look great! I don't recognize you . . . but from the looks of your garb you probably spend your time more at court than with the likes of my sort. I run Innyard Games. My character is pretty much on the border between the upper levels of peasantry and the lower middle class. I've been doing Ren Faire since 1977. Which guild are you in? I need to start the "sewing, sewing, sewing for next season" myself. I certainly need a new bodice at the very least. Also, since we are planning to do the Dickens Christmas Faire next year, I need to make a complete new n costume or, at the very least, try to re-size my old one. Take care, Kay (in San Leandro) [AKA Mistress Kate Overdone] Open RNY 12/1/03 ren2@... wrote: We do all of the faires in Northern California. We have been doing this "hobbie" for about 14 years now. Black Point ahhhh Those were the days. Anyway, we are sewing, sewing, sewing getting ready for next faire season. I have attached a pic of myself. Hope to get to know you better. Hugs Patrice (AKA: Dona Isabele Adrienne de Tejelo) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2005 Report Share Posted December 5, 2005 Kay, I'll try to get to your meeting sometime. Good luck with the knees! Laurie __________________________________________ Yahoo! DSL – Something to write home about. Just $16.99/mo. or less. dsl.yahoo.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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