Guest guest Posted December 28, 2000 Report Share Posted December 28, 2000 Hi , my name is . I'm considering the MGB. I would appreciate anything you can tell me about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2000 Report Share Posted December 28, 2000 Hi , my name is . I'm considering the MGB. I would appreciate anything you can tell me about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2000 Report Share Posted December 28, 2000 , Hi, I am working on my packet also. I just wanted to welcome you. Good luck on this wonderful journey! Dedee New to the Group > Hi Everyone, > > I came across Dr. R's website and group after seeing the Carnie story > in a magazine and doing a web search. I live in Cary NC (next to Chapel > Hill) and have been researching surgery as a possible solution to my > obesity. I have lots of questions. LOTS of questions... Many of you are kind > enough to share your stories via this eGroup, I really appreciate your > candidness. Like many that I have read, I have been overweight my whole life > and have mastered the art of the yo-yo diets. At 42, I find myself in a > unique situation, I have a ULTRA high maintenance family, (3 children, one > with ADD and 2 with Autism) and a husband whose IQ is over 200 but struggles > with the children's disabilities. Much of the children's specials needs > falls to me. I am a strong advocate but unfortunately my ULTRA endurance is > GONE! At over 300 lbs presently I work. > > Most of my life I really didn't feel like the excess weight was holding me > back at all. I did all I wanted to. The last few years have been horrible. I > crabwalk down stairs, tire after a short time on my feet, have difficulty > lifting my children for any length of time and find myself more sedentary > than I ever have. Though once limber, I now struggle just putting on my > socks and shoes. > > It is my hope that through this news group some of my questions will be > answered. I will need to find 10 of you patient enough answer my > questions... anyone out there willing?? > > TO all of you who are about to cross over... My best wishes for your future > health and happiness. > > (In Cary, NC) > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2000 Report Share Posted December 28, 2000 , Hi, I am working on my packet also. I just wanted to welcome you. Good luck on this wonderful journey! Dedee New to the Group > Hi Everyone, > > I came across Dr. R's website and group after seeing the Carnie story > in a magazine and doing a web search. I live in Cary NC (next to Chapel > Hill) and have been researching surgery as a possible solution to my > obesity. I have lots of questions. LOTS of questions... Many of you are kind > enough to share your stories via this eGroup, I really appreciate your > candidness. Like many that I have read, I have been overweight my whole life > and have mastered the art of the yo-yo diets. At 42, I find myself in a > unique situation, I have a ULTRA high maintenance family, (3 children, one > with ADD and 2 with Autism) and a husband whose IQ is over 200 but struggles > with the children's disabilities. Much of the children's specials needs > falls to me. I am a strong advocate but unfortunately my ULTRA endurance is > GONE! At over 300 lbs presently I work. > > Most of my life I really didn't feel like the excess weight was holding me > back at all. I did all I wanted to. The last few years have been horrible. I > crabwalk down stairs, tire after a short time on my feet, have difficulty > lifting my children for any length of time and find myself more sedentary > than I ever have. Though once limber, I now struggle just putting on my > socks and shoes. > > It is my hope that through this news group some of my questions will be > answered. I will need to find 10 of you patient enough answer my > questions... anyone out there willing?? > > TO all of you who are about to cross over... My best wishes for your future > health and happiness. > > (In Cary, NC) > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2000 Report Share Posted December 28, 2000 Hi - welcome to our MGB family. I am a new post op - so not sure that I can answer many of your questions. I can tell you that your physical situation sounds very familiar. You have found people who understand where you are coming from and are so very generous about sharing all their experiences with you. I just had my MGB on 12/13 and am doing GREAT. I have lost 27 pounds and already feel so much better. I was on 11 meds a day - now I am on only 2. I have more energy than I have had in 2 years. The procedure was almost pain free for me. Much easier than childbirth. I have been a diabetic for 10 years and feel that this surgery has saved me from losing my legs and eyesight to that terrible disease. Read the manual and ask lots of questions. Good luck on your quest!! Margaret in St. Louis MGB 12/13/00 250 / 223 / ?? --- Scandariato wrote: > Hi Everyone, > > I came across Dr. R's website and group after seeing > the Carnie story > in a magazine and doing a web search. I live in Cary > NC (next to Chapel > Hill) and have been researching surgery as a > possible solution to my > obesity. I have lots of questions. LOTS of > questions... Many of you are kind > enough to share your stories via this eGroup, I > really appreciate your > candidness. Like many that I have read, I have been > overweight my whole life > and have mastered the art of the yo-yo diets. At 42, > I find myself in a > unique situation, I have a ULTRA high maintenance > family, (3 children, one > with ADD and 2 with Autism) and a husband whose IQ > is over 200 but struggles > with the children's disabilities. Much of the > children's specials needs > falls to me. I am a strong advocate but > unfortunately my ULTRA endurance is > GONE! At over 300 lbs presently I work. > > Most of my life I really didn't feel like the excess > weight was holding me > back at all. I did all I wanted to. The last few > years have been horrible. I > crabwalk down stairs, tire after a short time on my > feet, have difficulty > lifting my children for any length of time and find > myself more sedentary > than I ever have. Though once limber, I now struggle > just putting on my > socks and shoes. > > It is my hope that through this news group some of > my questions will be > answered. I will need to find 10 of you patient > enough answer my > questions... anyone out there willing?? > > TO all of you who are about to cross over... My best > wishes for your future > health and happiness. > > (In Cary, NC) > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2000 Report Share Posted December 28, 2000 Hi - welcome to our MGB family. I am a new post op - so not sure that I can answer many of your questions. I can tell you that your physical situation sounds very familiar. You have found people who understand where you are coming from and are so very generous about sharing all their experiences with you. I just had my MGB on 12/13 and am doing GREAT. I have lost 27 pounds and already feel so much better. I was on 11 meds a day - now I am on only 2. I have more energy than I have had in 2 years. The procedure was almost pain free for me. Much easier than childbirth. I have been a diabetic for 10 years and feel that this surgery has saved me from losing my legs and eyesight to that terrible disease. Read the manual and ask lots of questions. Good luck on your quest!! Margaret in St. Louis MGB 12/13/00 250 / 223 / ?? --- Scandariato wrote: > Hi Everyone, > > I came across Dr. R's website and group after seeing > the Carnie story > in a magazine and doing a web search. I live in Cary > NC (next to Chapel > Hill) and have been researching surgery as a > possible solution to my > obesity. I have lots of questions. LOTS of > questions... Many of you are kind > enough to share your stories via this eGroup, I > really appreciate your > candidness. Like many that I have read, I have been > overweight my whole life > and have mastered the art of the yo-yo diets. At 42, > I find myself in a > unique situation, I have a ULTRA high maintenance > family, (3 children, one > with ADD and 2 with Autism) and a husband whose IQ > is over 200 but struggles > with the children's disabilities. Much of the > children's specials needs > falls to me. I am a strong advocate but > unfortunately my ULTRA endurance is > GONE! At over 300 lbs presently I work. > > Most of my life I really didn't feel like the excess > weight was holding me > back at all. I did all I wanted to. The last few > years have been horrible. I > crabwalk down stairs, tire after a short time on my > feet, have difficulty > lifting my children for any length of time and find > myself more sedentary > than I ever have. Though once limber, I now struggle > just putting on my > socks and shoes. > > It is my hope that through this news group some of > my questions will be > answered. I will need to find 10 of you patient > enough answer my > questions... anyone out there willing?? > > TO all of you who are about to cross over... My best > wishes for your future > health and happiness. > > (In Cary, NC) > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2000 Report Share Posted December 28, 2000 Hi I am a pre op and waiting for acceptance from my insurance company. I was advised to email contacts privately and I got a great response and so many good stories.... So when you see those who have had their surgery already just email them privately and they will contact you... They've been there and do understand... Connie New to the Group > Hi Everyone, > > I came across Dr. R's website and group after seeing the Carnie story > in a magazine and doing a web search. I live in Cary NC (next to Chapel > Hill) and have been researching surgery as a possible solution to my > obesity. I have lots of questions. LOTS of questions... Many of you are kind > enough to share your stories via this eGroup, I really appreciate your > candidness. Like many that I have read, I have been overweight my whole life > and have mastered the art of the yo-yo diets. At 42, I find myself in a > unique situation, I have a ULTRA high maintenance family, (3 children, one > with ADD and 2 with Autism) and a husband whose IQ is over 200 but struggles > with the children's disabilities. Much of the children's specials needs > falls to me. I am a strong advocate but unfortunately my ULTRA endurance is > GONE! At over 300 lbs presently I work. > > Most of my life I really didn't feel like the excess weight was holding me > back at all. I did all I wanted to. The last few years have been horrible. I > crabwalk down stairs, tire after a short time on my feet, have difficulty > lifting my children for any length of time and find myself more sedentary > than I ever have. Though once limber, I now struggle just putting on my > socks and shoes. > > It is my hope that through this news group some of my questions will be > answered. I will need to find 10 of you patient enough answer my > questions... anyone out there willing?? > > TO all of you who are about to cross over... My best wishes for your future > health and happiness. > > (In Cary, NC) > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2000 Report Share Posted December 28, 2000 Hi I am a pre op and waiting for acceptance from my insurance company. I was advised to email contacts privately and I got a great response and so many good stories.... So when you see those who have had their surgery already just email them privately and they will contact you... They've been there and do understand... Connie New to the Group > Hi Everyone, > > I came across Dr. R's website and group after seeing the Carnie story > in a magazine and doing a web search. I live in Cary NC (next to Chapel > Hill) and have been researching surgery as a possible solution to my > obesity. I have lots of questions. LOTS of questions... Many of you are kind > enough to share your stories via this eGroup, I really appreciate your > candidness. Like many that I have read, I have been overweight my whole life > and have mastered the art of the yo-yo diets. At 42, I find myself in a > unique situation, I have a ULTRA high maintenance family, (3 children, one > with ADD and 2 with Autism) and a husband whose IQ is over 200 but struggles > with the children's disabilities. Much of the children's specials needs > falls to me. I am a strong advocate but unfortunately my ULTRA endurance is > GONE! At over 300 lbs presently I work. > > Most of my life I really didn't feel like the excess weight was holding me > back at all. I did all I wanted to. The last few years have been horrible. I > crabwalk down stairs, tire after a short time on my feet, have difficulty > lifting my children for any length of time and find myself more sedentary > than I ever have. Though once limber, I now struggle just putting on my > socks and shoes. > > It is my hope that through this news group some of my questions will be > answered. I will need to find 10 of you patient enough answer my > questions... anyone out there willing?? > > TO all of you who are about to cross over... My best wishes for your future > health and happiness. > > (In Cary, NC) > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2000 Report Share Posted December 28, 2000 Dear , Welcome to the group!! If you still need a contact, I would be glad to help. You are lucky to live so close to Durham. I would suggest that in your information gathering stage, you sit in on one of the clinics by Dr. R. You will get tons of practical information and meet pre and post ops. Let me know if you need anything. Tarri in Missouri MGB 09-29-00 329/259 New to the Group > Hi Everyone, > > I came across Dr. R's website and group after seeing the Carnie story > in a magazine and doing a web search. I live in Cary NC (next to Chapel > Hill) and have been researching surgery as a possible solution to my > obesity. I have lots of questions. LOTS of questions... Many of you are kind > enough to share your stories via this eGroup, I really appreciate your > candidness. Like many that I have read, I have been overweight my whole life > and have mastered the art of the yo-yo diets. At 42, I find myself in a > unique situation, I have a ULTRA high maintenance family, (3 children, one > with ADD and 2 with Autism) and a husband whose IQ is over 200 but struggles > with the children's disabilities. Much of the children's specials needs > falls to me. I am a strong advocate but unfortunately my ULTRA endurance is > GONE! At over 300 lbs presently I work. > > Most of my life I really didn't feel like the excess weight was holding me > back at all. I did all I wanted to. The last few years have been horrible. I > crabwalk down stairs, tire after a short time on my feet, have difficulty > lifting my children for any length of time and find myself more sedentary > than I ever have. Though once limber, I now struggle just putting on my > socks and shoes. > > It is my hope that through this news group some of my questions will be > answered. I will need to find 10 of you patient enough answer my > questions... anyone out there willing?? > > TO all of you who are about to cross over... My best wishes for your future > health and happiness. > > (In Cary, NC) > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2000 Report Share Posted December 28, 2000 Dear , Welcome to the group!! If you still need a contact, I would be glad to help. You are lucky to live so close to Durham. I would suggest that in your information gathering stage, you sit in on one of the clinics by Dr. R. You will get tons of practical information and meet pre and post ops. Let me know if you need anything. Tarri in Missouri MGB 09-29-00 329/259 New to the Group > Hi Everyone, > > I came across Dr. R's website and group after seeing the Carnie story > in a magazine and doing a web search. I live in Cary NC (next to Chapel > Hill) and have been researching surgery as a possible solution to my > obesity. I have lots of questions. LOTS of questions... Many of you are kind > enough to share your stories via this eGroup, I really appreciate your > candidness. Like many that I have read, I have been overweight my whole life > and have mastered the art of the yo-yo diets. At 42, I find myself in a > unique situation, I have a ULTRA high maintenance family, (3 children, one > with ADD and 2 with Autism) and a husband whose IQ is over 200 but struggles > with the children's disabilities. Much of the children's specials needs > falls to me. I am a strong advocate but unfortunately my ULTRA endurance is > GONE! At over 300 lbs presently I work. > > Most of my life I really didn't feel like the excess weight was holding me > back at all. I did all I wanted to. The last few years have been horrible. I > crabwalk down stairs, tire after a short time on my feet, have difficulty > lifting my children for any length of time and find myself more sedentary > than I ever have. Though once limber, I now struggle just putting on my > socks and shoes. > > It is my hope that through this news group some of my questions will be > answered. I will need to find 10 of you patient enough answer my > questions... anyone out there willing?? > > TO all of you who are about to cross over... My best wishes for your future > health and happiness. > > (In Cary, NC) > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2000 Report Share Posted December 28, 2000 Thanks Connie! Reply-To: MiniGastricBypass (AT) egroups (DOT) com Date: Thu, 28 Dec 2000 10:33:52 -0600 To: <MiniGastricBypass (AT) egroups (DOT) com> Subject: Re: New to the Group Hi I am a pre op and waiting for acceptance from my insurance company. I was advised to email contacts privately and I got a great response and so many good stories.... So when you see those who have had their surgery already just email them privately and they will contact you... They've been there and do understand... Connie New to the Group > Hi Everyone, > > I came across Dr. R's website and group after seeing the Carnie story > in a magazine and doing a web search. I live in Cary NC (next to Chapel > Hill) and have been researching surgery as a possible solution to my > obesity. I have lots of questions. LOTS of questions... Many of you are kind > enough to share your stories via this eGroup, I really appreciate your > candidness. Like many that I have read, I have been overweight my whole life > and have mastered the art of the yo-yo diets. At 42, I find myself in a > unique situation, I have a ULTRA high maintenance family, (3 children, one > with ADD and 2 with Autism) and a husband whose IQ is over 200 but struggles > with the children's disabilities. Much of the children's specials needs > falls to me. I am a strong advocate but unfortunately my ULTRA endurance is > GONE! At over 300 lbs presently I work. > > Most of my life I really didn't feel like the excess weight was holding me > back at all. I did all I wanted to. The last few years have been horrible. I > crabwalk down stairs, tire after a short time on my feet, have difficulty > lifting my children for any length of time and find myself more sedentary > than I ever have. Though once limber, I now struggle just putting on my > socks and shoes. > > It is my hope that through this news group some of my questions will be > answered. I will need to find 10 of you patient enough answer my > questions... anyone out there willing?? > > TO all of you who are about to cross over... My best wishes for your future > health and happiness. > > (In Cary, NC) > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2000 Report Share Posted December 28, 2000 Thanks Connie! Reply-To: MiniGastricBypass (AT) egroups (DOT) com Date: Thu, 28 Dec 2000 10:33:52 -0600 To: <MiniGastricBypass (AT) egroups (DOT) com> Subject: Re: New to the Group Hi I am a pre op and waiting for acceptance from my insurance company. I was advised to email contacts privately and I got a great response and so many good stories.... So when you see those who have had their surgery already just email them privately and they will contact you... They've been there and do understand... Connie New to the Group > Hi Everyone, > > I came across Dr. R's website and group after seeing the Carnie story > in a magazine and doing a web search. I live in Cary NC (next to Chapel > Hill) and have been researching surgery as a possible solution to my > obesity. I have lots of questions. LOTS of questions... Many of you are kind > enough to share your stories via this eGroup, I really appreciate your > candidness. Like many that I have read, I have been overweight my whole life > and have mastered the art of the yo-yo diets. At 42, I find myself in a > unique situation, I have a ULTRA high maintenance family, (3 children, one > with ADD and 2 with Autism) and a husband whose IQ is over 200 but struggles > with the children's disabilities. Much of the children's specials needs > falls to me. I am a strong advocate but unfortunately my ULTRA endurance is > GONE! At over 300 lbs presently I work. > > Most of my life I really didn't feel like the excess weight was holding me > back at all. I did all I wanted to. The last few years have been horrible. I > crabwalk down stairs, tire after a short time on my feet, have difficulty > lifting my children for any length of time and find myself more sedentary > than I ever have. Though once limber, I now struggle just putting on my > socks and shoes. > > It is my hope that through this news group some of my questions will be > answered. I will need to find 10 of you patient enough answer my > questions... anyone out there willing?? > > TO all of you who are about to cross over... My best wishes for your future > health and happiness. > > (In Cary, NC) > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2000 Report Share Posted December 28, 2000 Tarri, Thanks so much for the recommendation. Yes I still need contacts and would welcome the opportunity to count you amongst them. Thanks! Reply-To: MiniGastricBypass (AT) egroups (DOT) com Date: Thu, 28 Dec 2000 10:35:22 -0600 To: <MiniGastricBypass (AT) egroups (DOT) com> Subject: Re: New to the Group Dear , Welcome to the group!! If you still need a contact, I would be glad to help. You are lucky to live so close to Durham. I would suggest that in your information gathering stage, you sit in on one of the clinics by Dr. R. You will get tons of practical information and meet pre and post ops. Let me know if you need anything. Tarri in Missouri MGB 09-29-00 329/259 New to the Group > Hi Everyone, > > I came across Dr. R's website and group after seeing the Carnie story > in a magazine and doing a web search. I live in Cary NC (next to Chapel > Hill) and have been researching surgery as a possible solution to my > obesity. I have lots of questions. LOTS of questions... Many of you are kind > enough to share your stories via this eGroup, I really appreciate your > candidness. Like many that I have read, I have been overweight my whole life > and have mastered the art of the yo-yo diets. At 42, I find myself in a > unique situation, I have a ULTRA high maintenance family, (3 children, one > with ADD and 2 with Autism) and a husband whose IQ is over 200 but struggles > with the children's disabilities. Much of the children's specials needs > falls to me. I am a strong advocate but unfortunately my ULTRA endurance is > GONE! At over 300 lbs presently I work. > > Most of my life I really didn't feel like the excess weight was holding me > back at all. I did all I wanted to. The last few years have been horrible. I > crabwalk down stairs, tire after a short time on my feet, have difficulty > lifting my children for any length of time and find myself more sedentary > than I ever have. Though once limber, I now struggle just putting on my > socks and shoes. > > It is my hope that through this news group some of my questions will be > answered. I will need to find 10 of you patient enough answer my > questions... anyone out there willing?? > > TO all of you who are about to cross over... My best wishes for your future > health and happiness. > > (In Cary, NC) > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2000 Report Share Posted December 28, 2000 Tarri, Thanks so much for the recommendation. Yes I still need contacts and would welcome the opportunity to count you amongst them. Thanks! Reply-To: MiniGastricBypass (AT) egroups (DOT) com Date: Thu, 28 Dec 2000 10:35:22 -0600 To: <MiniGastricBypass (AT) egroups (DOT) com> Subject: Re: New to the Group Dear , Welcome to the group!! If you still need a contact, I would be glad to help. You are lucky to live so close to Durham. I would suggest that in your information gathering stage, you sit in on one of the clinics by Dr. R. You will get tons of practical information and meet pre and post ops. Let me know if you need anything. Tarri in Missouri MGB 09-29-00 329/259 New to the Group > Hi Everyone, > > I came across Dr. R's website and group after seeing the Carnie story > in a magazine and doing a web search. I live in Cary NC (next to Chapel > Hill) and have been researching surgery as a possible solution to my > obesity. I have lots of questions. LOTS of questions... Many of you are kind > enough to share your stories via this eGroup, I really appreciate your > candidness. Like many that I have read, I have been overweight my whole life > and have mastered the art of the yo-yo diets. At 42, I find myself in a > unique situation, I have a ULTRA high maintenance family, (3 children, one > with ADD and 2 with Autism) and a husband whose IQ is over 200 but struggles > with the children's disabilities. Much of the children's specials needs > falls to me. I am a strong advocate but unfortunately my ULTRA endurance is > GONE! At over 300 lbs presently I work. > > Most of my life I really didn't feel like the excess weight was holding me > back at all. I did all I wanted to. The last few years have been horrible. I > crabwalk down stairs, tire after a short time on my feet, have difficulty > lifting my children for any length of time and find myself more sedentary > than I ever have. Though once limber, I now struggle just putting on my > socks and shoes. > > It is my hope that through this news group some of my questions will be > answered. I will need to find 10 of you patient enough answer my > questions... anyone out there willing?? > > TO all of you who are about to cross over... My best wishes for your future > health and happiness. > > (In Cary, NC) > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2000 Report Share Posted December 28, 2000 Thank you Margaret! I'm glad to hear youre feeling great. I envy the post opt people at this point. How long did it take for the whole thing from when you started researching to when you decided to do it. got the packet in to insurance approval and surgery planned? How long was surgery? How did you find Dr. R in terms of his patience and understanding? Is he accessible if you have further questions? Will you be on meds do to the surgery? How long after were you on liquids? Whats the eating like in your future? and by the way what happens to the big part of the stomach that they section or cut off?? So many questions!!! THanks for putting up with me.... Keep me posted on how youre feeling I would love it know! Regards, Reply-To: MiniGastricBypass (AT) egroups (DOT) com Date: Thu, 28 Dec 2000 08:04:12 -0800 (PST) To: MiniGastricBypass (AT) egroups (DOT) com Subject: Re: New to the Group Hi - welcome to our MGB family. I am a new post op - so not sure that I can answer many of your questions. I can tell you that your physical situation sounds very familiar. You have found people who understand where you are coming from and are so very generous about sharing all their experiences with you. I just had my MGB on 12/13 and am doing GREAT. I have lost 27 pounds and already feel so much better. I was on 11 meds a day - now I am on only 2. I have more energy than I have had in 2 years. The procedure was almost pain free for me. Much easier than childbirth. I have been a diabetic for 10 years and feel that this surgery has saved me from losing my legs and eyesight to that terrible disease. Read the manual and ask lots of questions. Good luck on your quest!! Margaret in St. Louis MGB 12/13/00 250 / 223 / ?? --- Scandariato wrote: > Hi Everyone, > > I came across Dr. R's website and group after seeing > the Carnie story > in a magazine and doing a web search. I live in Cary > NC (next to Chapel > Hill) and have been researching surgery as a > possible solution to my > obesity. I have lots of questions. LOTS of > questions... Many of you are kind > enough to share your stories via this eGroup, I > really appreciate your > candidness. Like many that I have read, I have been > overweight my whole life > and have mastered the art of the yo-yo diets. At 42, > I find myself in a > unique situation, I have a ULTRA high maintenance > family, (3 children, one > with ADD and 2 with Autism) and a husband whose IQ > is over 200 but struggles > with the children's disabilities. Much of the > children's specials needs > falls to me. I am a strong advocate but > unfortunately my ULTRA endurance is > GONE! At over 300 lbs presently I work. > > Most of my life I really didn't feel like the excess > weight was holding me > back at all. I did all I wanted to. The last few > years have been horrible. I > crabwalk down stairs, tire after a short time on my > feet, have difficulty > lifting my children for any length of time and find > myself more sedentary > than I ever have. Though once limber, I now struggle > just putting on my > socks and shoes. > > It is my hope that through this news group some of > my questions will be > answered. I will need to find 10 of you patient > enough answer my > questions... anyone out there willing?? > > TO all of you who are about to cross over... My best > wishes for your future > health and happiness. > > (In Cary, NC) > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2000 Report Share Posted December 28, 2000 Thank you Margaret! I'm glad to hear youre feeling great. I envy the post opt people at this point. How long did it take for the whole thing from when you started researching to when you decided to do it. got the packet in to insurance approval and surgery planned? How long was surgery? How did you find Dr. R in terms of his patience and understanding? Is he accessible if you have further questions? Will you be on meds do to the surgery? How long after were you on liquids? Whats the eating like in your future? and by the way what happens to the big part of the stomach that they section or cut off?? So many questions!!! THanks for putting up with me.... Keep me posted on how youre feeling I would love it know! Regards, Reply-To: MiniGastricBypass (AT) egroups (DOT) com Date: Thu, 28 Dec 2000 08:04:12 -0800 (PST) To: MiniGastricBypass (AT) egroups (DOT) com Subject: Re: New to the Group Hi - welcome to our MGB family. I am a new post op - so not sure that I can answer many of your questions. I can tell you that your physical situation sounds very familiar. You have found people who understand where you are coming from and are so very generous about sharing all their experiences with you. I just had my MGB on 12/13 and am doing GREAT. I have lost 27 pounds and already feel so much better. I was on 11 meds a day - now I am on only 2. I have more energy than I have had in 2 years. The procedure was almost pain free for me. Much easier than childbirth. I have been a diabetic for 10 years and feel that this surgery has saved me from losing my legs and eyesight to that terrible disease. Read the manual and ask lots of questions. Good luck on your quest!! Margaret in St. Louis MGB 12/13/00 250 / 223 / ?? --- Scandariato wrote: > Hi Everyone, > > I came across Dr. R's website and group after seeing > the Carnie story > in a magazine and doing a web search. I live in Cary > NC (next to Chapel > Hill) and have been researching surgery as a > possible solution to my > obesity. I have lots of questions. LOTS of > questions... Many of you are kind > enough to share your stories via this eGroup, I > really appreciate your > candidness. Like many that I have read, I have been > overweight my whole life > and have mastered the art of the yo-yo diets. At 42, > I find myself in a > unique situation, I have a ULTRA high maintenance > family, (3 children, one > with ADD and 2 with Autism) and a husband whose IQ > is over 200 but struggles > with the children's disabilities. Much of the > children's specials needs > falls to me. I am a strong advocate but > unfortunately my ULTRA endurance is > GONE! At over 300 lbs presently I work. > > Most of my life I really didn't feel like the excess > weight was holding me > back at all. I did all I wanted to. The last few > years have been horrible. I > crabwalk down stairs, tire after a short time on my > feet, have difficulty > lifting my children for any length of time and find > myself more sedentary > than I ever have. Though once limber, I now struggle > just putting on my > socks and shoes. > > It is my hope that through this news group some of > my questions will be > answered. I will need to find 10 of you patient > enough answer my > questions... anyone out there willing?? > > TO all of you who are about to cross over... My best > wishes for your future > health and happiness. > > (In Cary, NC) > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2000 Report Share Posted December 28, 2000 , Just let me know what you need to know when you are ready. Tarri in Missouri MGB 09-29-00 329/259 New to the Group > > > > Hi Everyone, > > > > I came across Dr. R's website and group after seeing the Carnie > story > > in a magazine and doing a web search. I live in Cary NC (next to Chapel > > Hill) and have been researching surgery as a possible solution to my > > obesity. I have lots of questions. LOTS of questions... Many of you are > kind > > enough to share your stories via this eGroup, I really appreciate your > > candidness. Like many that I have read, I have been overweight my whole > life > > and have mastered the art of the yo-yo diets. At 42, I find myself in a > > unique situation, I have a ULTRA high maintenance family, (3 children, one > > with ADD and 2 with Autism) and a husband whose IQ is over 200 but > struggles > > with the children's disabilities. Much of the children's specials needs > > falls to me. I am a strong advocate but unfortunately my ULTRA endurance > is > > GONE! At over 300 lbs presently I work. > > > > Most of my life I really didn't feel like the excess weight was holding me > > back at all. I did all I wanted to. The last few years have been horrible. > I > > crabwalk down stairs, tire after a short time on my feet, have difficulty > > lifting my children for any length of time and find myself more sedentary > > than I ever have. Though once limber, I now struggle just putting on my > > socks and shoes. > > > > It is my hope that through this news group some of my questions will be > > answered. I will need to find 10 of you patient enough answer my > > questions... anyone out there willing?? > > > > TO all of you who are about to cross over... My best wishes for your > future > > health and happiness. > > > > (In Cary, NC) > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2000 Report Share Posted December 28, 2000 , Just let me know what you need to know when you are ready. Tarri in Missouri MGB 09-29-00 329/259 New to the Group > > > > Hi Everyone, > > > > I came across Dr. R's website and group after seeing the Carnie > story > > in a magazine and doing a web search. I live in Cary NC (next to Chapel > > Hill) and have been researching surgery as a possible solution to my > > obesity. I have lots of questions. LOTS of questions... Many of you are > kind > > enough to share your stories via this eGroup, I really appreciate your > > candidness. Like many that I have read, I have been overweight my whole > life > > and have mastered the art of the yo-yo diets. At 42, I find myself in a > > unique situation, I have a ULTRA high maintenance family, (3 children, one > > with ADD and 2 with Autism) and a husband whose IQ is over 200 but > struggles > > with the children's disabilities. Much of the children's specials needs > > falls to me. I am a strong advocate but unfortunately my ULTRA endurance > is > > GONE! At over 300 lbs presently I work. > > > > Most of my life I really didn't feel like the excess weight was holding me > > back at all. I did all I wanted to. The last few years have been horrible. > I > > crabwalk down stairs, tire after a short time on my feet, have difficulty > > lifting my children for any length of time and find myself more sedentary > > than I ever have. Though once limber, I now struggle just putting on my > > socks and shoes. > > > > It is my hope that through this news group some of my questions will be > > answered. I will need to find 10 of you patient enough answer my > > questions... anyone out there willing?? > > > > TO all of you who are about to cross over... My best wishes for your > future > > health and happiness. > > > > (In Cary, NC) > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2000 Report Share Posted December 28, 2000 Hi Lynda Welcome to the group. Anything I can do to help, let me know Happy New years Carla MGB 12-15-00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2000 Report Share Posted December 28, 2000 Hi Lynda Welcome to the group. Anything I can do to help, let me know Happy New years Carla MGB 12-15-00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2000 Report Share Posted December 28, 2000 (In Cary, NC) wrote: > Hi Everyone, > > I came across Dr. R's website and group Well I guess it's about time I introduce myself too. I have been lurking around the list for a couple of weeks now. I found Dr R's website on the web back before Thanksgiving as I was researching gastric bypass surgery. I was mesmerized by the MGB procedure! Wow, a lap, and so much simpler than other surgeries. I joined the mailing list around the middle of the December and was amazed to see an email address I knew! Turns out two people I know from another life are here! Flo in land and her daughter Drema! What a hoot..... And all of you are absolutely right, Flo *is* one in a million. Drema too is just the sweetest person. Anyway, My name is Lynda, I live in Oklahoma. I just turned 50. I have fought the weight battle seems like all my life. I could pack on pounds at the sight of a nice chocolate whatever! Most of my adult life I hung around the number 200 like we were bonded at the hip. Then in 1992 I suffered an accident that blew out all the ligaments in my ankles and I lost the weight battle. I now weigh 290 pounds, as of December 23rd. Over the past six years I have begun to experience the complications of obesity, hypertension, shortness of breath, arthritic changes in my joints, shortness of breath, can't see my ears. I've had enough, I want to grow very old and see my grandson grow up and have children of his own. With the support of my husband I have decided to go for it and try to get this procedure. I have told one of my children and he is very supportive, having talked to a former coworker about his experience with WSL. I already have eight of my contacts and am working on my packet. I've enjoyed reading about everyone's progress and look forward to joining the ranks of the post-ops. Hugs, Lynda in Oklahoma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2000 Report Share Posted December 28, 2000 (In Cary, NC) wrote: > Hi Everyone, > > I came across Dr. R's website and group Well I guess it's about time I introduce myself too. I have been lurking around the list for a couple of weeks now. I found Dr R's website on the web back before Thanksgiving as I was researching gastric bypass surgery. I was mesmerized by the MGB procedure! Wow, a lap, and so much simpler than other surgeries. I joined the mailing list around the middle of the December and was amazed to see an email address I knew! Turns out two people I know from another life are here! Flo in land and her daughter Drema! What a hoot..... And all of you are absolutely right, Flo *is* one in a million. Drema too is just the sweetest person. Anyway, My name is Lynda, I live in Oklahoma. I just turned 50. I have fought the weight battle seems like all my life. I could pack on pounds at the sight of a nice chocolate whatever! Most of my adult life I hung around the number 200 like we were bonded at the hip. Then in 1992 I suffered an accident that blew out all the ligaments in my ankles and I lost the weight battle. I now weigh 290 pounds, as of December 23rd. Over the past six years I have begun to experience the complications of obesity, hypertension, shortness of breath, arthritic changes in my joints, shortness of breath, can't see my ears. I've had enough, I want to grow very old and see my grandson grow up and have children of his own. With the support of my husband I have decided to go for it and try to get this procedure. I have told one of my children and he is very supportive, having talked to a former coworker about his experience with WSL. I already have eight of my contacts and am working on my packet. I've enjoyed reading about everyone's progress and look forward to joining the ranks of the post-ops. Hugs, Lynda in Oklahoma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2000 Report Share Posted December 28, 2000 Hey Lynda, Where in Oklahoma are you from. Several OK people have been to Durham. I am just inside Missouri but am an OK native. Tarri in Missouri MGB 09-29-00 329/259 Re: New to the Group > (In Cary, NC) wrote: > > > > > Hi Everyone, > > > > I came across Dr. R's website and group > > Well I guess it's about time I introduce myself too. I have been lurking > around the list for a couple of weeks now. I found Dr R's website on the > web back before Thanksgiving as I was researching gastric bypass surgery. I > was mesmerized by the MGB procedure! Wow, a lap, and so much simpler than > other surgeries. I joined the mailing list around the middle of the > December and was amazed to see an email address I knew! Turns out two > people I know from another life are here! Flo in land and her daughter > Drema! What a hoot..... And all of you are absolutely right, Flo *is* one > in a million. Drema too is just the sweetest person. > > Anyway, > My name is Lynda, I live in Oklahoma. I just turned 50. I have fought the > weight battle seems like all my life. I could pack on pounds at the sight > of a nice chocolate whatever! Most of my adult life I hung around the > number 200 like we were bonded at the hip. Then in 1992 I suffered an > accident that blew out all the ligaments in my ankles and I lost the weight > battle. I now weigh 290 pounds, as of December 23rd. Over the past six > years I have begun to experience the complications of obesity, hypertension, > shortness of breath, arthritic changes in my joints, shortness of breath, > can't see my ears. I've had enough, I want to grow very old and see my > grandson grow up and have children of his own. > > With the support of my husband I have decided to go for it and try to get > this procedure. I have told one of my children and he is very supportive, > having talked to a former coworker about his experience with WSL. I already > have eight of my contacts and am working on my packet. > > I've enjoyed reading about everyone's progress and look forward to joining > the ranks of the post-ops. > > Hugs, > Lynda in Oklahoma > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2000 Report Share Posted December 28, 2000 Hey Lynda, Where in Oklahoma are you from. Several OK people have been to Durham. I am just inside Missouri but am an OK native. Tarri in Missouri MGB 09-29-00 329/259 Re: New to the Group > (In Cary, NC) wrote: > > > > > Hi Everyone, > > > > I came across Dr. R's website and group > > Well I guess it's about time I introduce myself too. I have been lurking > around the list for a couple of weeks now. I found Dr R's website on the > web back before Thanksgiving as I was researching gastric bypass surgery. I > was mesmerized by the MGB procedure! Wow, a lap, and so much simpler than > other surgeries. I joined the mailing list around the middle of the > December and was amazed to see an email address I knew! Turns out two > people I know from another life are here! Flo in land and her daughter > Drema! What a hoot..... And all of you are absolutely right, Flo *is* one > in a million. Drema too is just the sweetest person. > > Anyway, > My name is Lynda, I live in Oklahoma. I just turned 50. I have fought the > weight battle seems like all my life. I could pack on pounds at the sight > of a nice chocolate whatever! Most of my adult life I hung around the > number 200 like we were bonded at the hip. Then in 1992 I suffered an > accident that blew out all the ligaments in my ankles and I lost the weight > battle. I now weigh 290 pounds, as of December 23rd. Over the past six > years I have begun to experience the complications of obesity, hypertension, > shortness of breath, arthritic changes in my joints, shortness of breath, > can't see my ears. I've had enough, I want to grow very old and see my > grandson grow up and have children of his own. > > With the support of my husband I have decided to go for it and try to get > this procedure. I have told one of my children and he is very supportive, > having talked to a former coworker about his experience with WSL. I already > have eight of my contacts and am working on my packet. > > I've enjoyed reading about everyone's progress and look forward to joining > the ranks of the post-ops. > > Hugs, > Lynda in Oklahoma > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2000 Report Share Posted December 28, 2000 Hi Lynda in Oklahoma. Welcome! Hugs to you! Shelley in Oklahoma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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