At a loss

December 11, 2000

Terri,

Let our support and friendship be your warmth. We could melt a glacier.

We are sending out our Prayers and thats gotta count for something.

Imagine us up this late (or early) and reaching out to comfort you during

this stressful time, Dear girl, it does not get any better than this.

Just picture MGB people all over the U.S holding hands and praying for

you and everyone out there who needs our prayers. What a beautiful

Christmas picture!!! we are singing " We Are The World " also... :-)

We got you covered,

Hugs and Prayers,

On Mon, 11 Dec 2000 01:37:59 EST jonigra@... writes:

> In a message dated 12/10/00 7:27:45 PM Pacific Standard Time,

> Kedmonds@... writes:

>

> > Terri <----about to FREEZE in Nebraska (wind chill at the

> > moment......... -33degrees)

> >

>

> Terri

> Welcome. First get that ultra sound done and try not to worry. We

> are here

> for you to help you through the process to " the dance " and anything

> else you

> might need. Just try to stay warm.....-33 wind chill, yuck! Reminds

> me of my

> growing up years in Chicago. We lived only 1/2 mile from the lake so

> it was

> extra cold with the wind coming off the lake. I remember the thick

> blue wool

> pants my mother made me wear under my dress ( we had to wear dresses

> back in

> them " olden " days). Do you have any snow now?

>

> Joni

> " Sleepless in Seattle "

> MGB 12/22/00

> 232/150/132

>

December 11, 2000

Well Lynnette, I am so sorry. I am not a big poster, but I do read all the

posts. I wish I had replied to you though. Please do not give up on us.

We don't mean to ignore anyone. Give us another chance and tell us where

you are in your journey. Are you looking for the MGB? If so I would be

glad to be a contact if you need one. I had my MGB on 9/29/00. Love ya,

Betty in Western NC

At a loss

>Group,

>

>I rarely post, but read everyday. I WAS so enthusiastic about this

group.... I would read all the encouraging mail, the trouble spots, the

glory each of you have shared, etc. I read as you congratulate newcomers

and pre-ops, and those just receiving insurance approval. Not one soul here

has even spoke to me the few times I did post except in Ohio, who

had the RNY. My disappointment is beyond words. I have felt very

" overlooked " for lack of a better word. Usually I see most of this group

respond to almost every one out here....for some reason except me. Maybe I

am just feeling blue right now, but I thought with getting insurance

approval I would have heard something from someone...Maybe this isn't the

group I need. I feel excited for all that I read about that will be

" dancing " or those with approval that have been waiting. I am still " new "

to this egroup, but AM discouraged.....

>

>Just getting my feelings out there....

>

>Lynnette

>

December 11, 2000

Terri,

I have a real stupid reply to your last paragraph and please do not take me

at all seriously. If you are living in -33 degree wind chill weather, you

do not want this surgery. I am in Western North Carolina and our lows at

night are usually low 40's right now and I am FREEZING. I have always been

hot natured and loved cold weather. But since surgery, my feet just plain

get cold.

Now listen, that is not a reason for not having surgery. Just a lighter

note. We wish you all the luck in the world. If you do not have all your

contacts, let me know by private email. bettyjohn@... Love to

ya. Betty

Re: At a loss

>Hi

>

>I'm new to this group too. I have posted only a couple of posts and

>had just a few respond. But I figured as time went on and I posted

>more, I'd get more " into the group " . I had my physical last week. My

>Mammogram came back with some problems, so I have an ultrasound

>scheduled for this week <praying that all is well there>, then I hope

>to get really moving. I hope to send my letter to Dr R this week -

>was waiting on the blood test results as I didn't know my Cholestral,

>etc... Ya'll make me want to HURRY and get this done!!

>I'm hoping to be able to do THE DANCE in January or February.

>

>In all honesty, I cant wait to become a " reg " so that I know what

>some of you all are talking about!!! I mean, stink meters, and poop

>stories <G> and the general friendships.

>

>Hang in there

>

>Terri <----about to FREEZE in Nebraska (wind chill at the

>moment......... -33degrees)

>

December 11, 2000

Hey Terri,

Good luck on your mammogram. I am going to see my Doctor tomorrow

(12/12/00). I am 33. I'm not sure if I will need a mammogram or not. (If

anyone knows, please let me know!) Reading all of these messages does make

you want to hurry!! I can't wait to understand it all. It is al that I

think about now.

I will be praying for you that all is well.

Dedee

Re: At a loss

> Hi

>

> I'm new to this group too. I have posted only a couple of posts and

> had just a few respond. But I figured as time went on and I posted

> more, I'd get more " into the group " . I had my physical last week. My

> Mammogram came back with some problems, so I have an ultrasound

> scheduled for this week <praying that all is well there>, then I hope

> to get really moving. I hope to send my letter to Dr R this week -

> was waiting on the blood test results as I didn't know my Cholestral,

> etc... Ya'll make me want to HURRY and get this done!!

> I'm hoping to be able to do THE DANCE in January or February.

>

> In all honesty, I cant wait to become a " reg " so that I know what

> some of you all are talking about!!! I mean, stink meters, and poop

> stories <G> and the general friendships.

>

> Hang in there

>

> Terri <----about to FREEZE in Nebraska (wind chill at the

> moment......... -33degrees)

>

December 11, 2000

Lynette,

Darling, did we over-look you? You know as a post op, I rarely find the time to

read all the post that come in my mail everyday.. somedays I have over 200 to

run through, and I may only answer posts that are directed to me..

Please forgive me for not congratulating you.. and by all means welcome to our

club!!! My name is Trudy, you've probably undoubtedly read a bunch of my

babble. Please note I will look for your posts in the future, and honestly try

not to ignore you anymore. What can I say you must have just snuck through !!!

Hugs,

Trudy

Post op 11-3-00

339/309/145

At a loss

Group,

I rarely post, but read everyday. I WAS so enthusiastic about this group....

I would read all the encouraging mail, the trouble spots, the glory each of you

have shared, etc. I read as you congratulate newcomers and pre-ops, and those

just receiving insurance approval. Not one soul here has even spoke to me the

few times I did post except in Ohio, who had the RNY. My disappointment

is beyond words. I have felt very " overlooked " for lack of a better word.

Usually I see most of this group respond to almost every one out here....for

some reason except me. Maybe I am just feeling blue right now, but I thought

with getting insurance approval I would have heard something from

someone...Maybe this isn't the group I need. I feel excited for all that I read

about that will be " dancing " or those with approval that have been waiting. I

am still " new " to this egroup, but AM discouraged.....

Just getting my feelings out there....

Lynnette

December 11, 2000

Welcome Terri,

Brrrr... and I thought it was cold here in Indiana.. LOL

Trudy

Re: At a loss

Hi

I'm new to this group too. I have posted only a couple of posts and

had just a few respond. But I figured as time went on and I posted

more, I'd get more " into the group " . I had my physical last week. My

Mammogram came back with some problems, so I have an ultrasound

scheduled for this week <praying that all is well there>, then I hope

to get really moving. I hope to send my letter to Dr R this week -

was waiting on the blood test results as I didn't know my Cholestral,

etc... Ya'll make me want to HURRY and get this done!!

I'm hoping to be able to do THE DANCE in January or February.

In all honesty, I cant wait to become a " reg " so that I know what

some of you all are talking about!!! I mean, stink meters, and poop

stories <G> and the general friendships.

Hang in there

Terri <----about to FREEZE in Nebraska (wind chill at the

moment......... -33degrees)

December 11, 2000

That's a definate " ditto " from me too.

Trudy

Re: Re: At a loss

Terri,

Let our support and friendship be your warmth. We could melt a glacier.

We are sending out our Prayers and thats gotta count for something.

Imagine us up this late (or early) and reaching out to comfort you during

this stressful time, Dear girl, it does not get any better than this.

Just picture MGB people all over the U.S holding hands and praying for

you and everyone out there who needs our prayers. What a beautiful

Christmas picture!!! we are singing " We Are The World " also... :-)

We got you covered,

Hugs and Prayers,

On Mon, 11 Dec 2000 01:37:59 EST jonigra@... writes:

> In a message dated 12/10/00 7:27:45 PM Pacific Standard Time,

> Kedmonds@... writes:

>

> > Terri <----about to FREEZE in Nebraska (wind chill at the

> > moment......... -33degrees)

> >

>

> Terri

> Welcome. First get that ultra sound done and try not to worry. We

> are here

> for you to help you through the process to " the dance " and anything

> else you

> might need. Just try to stay warm.....-33 wind chill, yuck! Reminds

> me of my

> growing up years in Chicago. We lived only 1/2 mile from the lake so

> it was

> extra cold with the wind coming off the lake. I remember the thick

> blue wool

> pants my mother made me wear under my dress ( we had to wear dresses

> back in

> them " olden " days). Do you have any snow now?

>

> Joni

> " Sleepless in Seattle "

> MGB 12/22/00

> 232/150/132

>

December 11, 2000

In a message dated 12/11/00 3:34:10 AM Eastern Standard Time,

bedsoleboyd2@... writes:

> I think I just dated myself and forgot the

> corsage!!! I may never go out with myself again, nah, I will be dating

> myself for a long time I think!!!

>

U R to funny!!!! I am in hendersonville NC. I think I will be finally doing

something for me, I am gonna spend lots of time with me doing the excercise

thing lol. I just cant wait til january lol. hugs marg 1-03-01

December 11, 2000

Terri,

If I am not mistaken the mammogram is required for anyone who should be

having one anyway. Your family history and the doctor's opinon are what

decides it, I think. After a certain age it is required. Just ask if

the Dr. would normally have told you that you needed one.

sbb

On Mon, 11 Dec 2000 09:43:35 -0500 " The Dunn's "

writes:

> Hey Terri,

>

> Good luck on your mammogram. I am going to see my Doctor tomorrow

> (12/12/00). I am 33. I'm not sure if I will need a mammogram or

> not. (If

> anyone knows, please let me know!) Reading all of these messages

> does make

> you want to hurry!! I can't wait to understand it all. It is al

> that I

> think about now.

>

> I will be praying for you that all is well.

> Dedee

> Re: At a loss

>

> > Hi

> >

> > I'm new to this group too. I have posted only a couple of posts

> and

> > had just a few respond. But I figured as time went on and I posted

> > more, I'd get more " into the group " . I had my physical last week.

> My

> > Mammogram came back with some problems, so I have an ultrasound

> > scheduled for this week <praying that all is well there>, then I

> hope

> > to get really moving. I hope to send my letter to Dr R this week -

> > was waiting on the blood test results as I didn't know my

> Cholestral,

> > etc... Ya'll make me want to HURRY and get this done!!

> > I'm hoping to be able to do THE DANCE in January or February.

> >

> > In all honesty, I cant wait to become a " reg " so that I know what

> > some of you all are talking about!!! I mean, stink meters, and

> poop

> > stories <G> and the general friendships.

> >

> > Hang in there

> >

> > Terri <----about to FREEZE in Nebraska (wind chill at the

> > moment......... -33degrees)

> >

December 11, 2000

Bonnie,

Thanks for the reply, makes me feel better. I don't have a date set, but

will surely let the group know when I do!! Thanks again.

Lynnette

December 11, 2000

Kay,

Cant wait to say " post-op " . Thanks for the encouragement.

Lynnette

December 11, 2000

Sonya,

Thanks for the insight. I will try not to be such a discourage " wart " . Best

to you!!

Lynnette

December 11, 2000

Thanks Joni, and my prayers are with you for your day 12/22!! May god bless

and keep you! Have a safe journey.

Lynnette

December 11, 2000

Terri,

Thanks!! Brought a big grin to my face.... and brrrrrrrr that is real cold.

Haven't had real cold since I left Illinois. I now live in VA....what a

difference!!

Lynnette

December 11, 2000

Thanks Betty! I am having the Lap RNY. My doc sent me to this specialist in

Va Beach, Va. This is the procedure that he does. I am scared though. I

love to read the posts that everyone puts out here. I read daily. Wish I

were having the MGB and with Dr R also. Guess I will use this support group

anyway even after having a RNY.

May God Bless you!!

Lynnette

December 11, 2000

Thanks Trudy, and honestly, you were the one I was waiting to hear from the

most. BIG HUGS back at you.....thanks again...Lynnette (I feel out of my

" blueness now also)

December 11, 2000

In a message dated 12/11/00 7:27:11 PM Pacific Standard Time,

Lynnwrks2a@... writes:

> Thanks Betty! I am having the Lap RNY. My doc sent me to this specialist

> in

> Va Beach, Va. This is the procedure that he does. I am scared though. I

> love to read the posts that everyone puts out here. I read daily. Wish I

> were having the MGB and with Dr R also. Guess I will use this support

> group

> anyway even after having a RNY.

>

> May God Bless you!!

>

> Lynnette

>

Lynette

If you wish you were having the MGB then why aren't you. If your doc won't

support you get another. Guess I don't understand. This is your body. Sorry

if I sound harsh, I don't mean to. Best of luck,

Joni

December 12, 2000

Can anyone help with an explanation of the difference between the old loop

method and Dr R method (Billroth II?). this appears to be major

misconception that other doctors have according to article in web site.

This plus the manual pointing out potential problems of RNY may give you

enough information to have your doctor change his mind on the best course of

action.

phil

Re: At a loss

In a message dated 12/11/00 7:27:11 PM Pacific Standard Time,

Lynnwrks2a@... writes:

> Thanks Betty! I am having the Lap RNY. My doc sent me to this specialist

> in

> Va Beach, Va. This is the procedure that he does. I am scared though. I

> love to read the posts that everyone puts out here. I read daily. Wish I

> were having the MGB and with Dr R also. Guess I will use this support

> group

> anyway even after having a RNY.

>

> May God Bless you!!

>

> Lynnette

>

Lynette

If you wish you were having the MGB then why aren't you. If your doc won't

support you get another. Guess I don't understand. This is your body. Sorry

if I sound harsh, I don't mean to. Best of luck,

Joni

December 12, 2000

Lynnette,

Pla...leeze, I am nobody special.. I just babble on alot. I only work on

week-ends and that gives me lots of time (usually) during the day to come on

here, and read and post. But, I have been trying to change my old habits of

sitting around the house by going shopping or visiting a couple times a week. On

the week-ends I work Fri. and Sat. nights and some Sundays, and so I have a

difficult time keeping up with all the posts.

You'll see that as we post ops loose more weight, and get more energy,and

think less about food the less we all post on here. I intend on trying to read

them everyday, and answer all those that pertain particularly to me.

Just so people like you won't feel left out... Okay.

This is the warmest place to be in the whole world when you have been

discriminated all your life for being over weight, laughed at and judged by your

size... everyone here has gone through this (more than once) and we just all

need the warmth, and love of people who know how it feels... it's unconditional.

We ask weight only because we know it's gonna change (drop) we ask physical

conditions only because we have had them, or have them ourselves. We share

humiliating stories because we KNOW someone else has experienced the same thing.

I'm nobody special, Lynnette. I'm just exactly like you, someone who wants to

be accepted. . . first here, and someday by being more normal in size accepted

by everyone, without discrimation.

Love and Hugs,

Trudy

Re: At a loss

Thanks Trudy, and honestly, you were the one I was waiting to hear from the

most. BIG HUGS back at you.....thanks again...Lynnette (I feel out of my

" blueness now also)

December 12, 2000

Can't agree with you on that one Trude. You ARE someone special. Just ask

me. PhillyJude

December 12, 2000

Gosh, Trude, I'm all disappointed. I thought you were the present incarnation

of E.T.! ( " E-l-l-i-o-t, I'll be right here!) Drat. I guess I'll have to start

looking again. <G>

Sperb

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