RE: Dawn

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In a message dated 9/3/01 11:33:25 AM Eastern Daylight Time,

duodenalswitch writes:

<< Message: 18

Date: Mon, 3 Sep 2001 10:46:44 EDT

From: dwkteach@...

Subject: Re: casette tape and thanks for list

Carole,

You can meet people who went through it if you come to Bowling Green on sept

28. We are going to have a get together of some sort. All the details

aren't ironed out yet, but it will be in the evening on that Friday night.

I

have a post op appointment with Dr. Hess that day, so I will be in BG also.

My friend a from Illinois will be too.

Dawn

Dr. Hess, Bowling Green, OH

BPD/DS >>

Dawn, I really want to meet you as you have been so wonderful in answering so

many of my questions. I am going to be in BG on November 12th for my consult

and so I can also attend the informational meeting. I don't think I can get

there the 28th of Sept, but if I can, I will try. I work/live 3 hrs away and

its very hard to get off work early. As it is, I have to figure out how to

get off Nov. 12 without telling them what I am going to a Dr. for (out of

town, no less - so I need the whole day off).

But I want to be just like you when I get switched!

Carole

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Dawn,

Wow, what a wonderful person you are too. That takes a lot to commit yourself

to someone who has the health problems that had. But in love all things

are possible I suppose. My husband married me in my white size 32 wedding dress

and loves me as if I was in an 8 instead. And what a sad existence that must

have been for him. That his computer was his only link to the outside world. I

am sure that he thanks God daily for giving him the gift of his life back. I am

sure that he lives every day to its fullest as he well should. And what great

friends you have. That is just awesome and a story that you need to share often

to help encourage those of us who might need that pick-me-up. Good luck to you

on your surgery. Are you waiting for insurance approval? That is what I am

waiting on. I am currently 446 pounds and am just so excited about the

possibility to get my life back. And seeing the success that and others

like him it just gives me more hope. I also went onto Obesity Help and looked

at 's pictures. Can I say wow!!! I also started looking at other before

and afters and that is also inspiring. There are many on there with more to

loose than me and they look great now.

Thanks for taking the time to share with me. I am leaving my office so if you

respond I won't get it until Monday but feel free to share all of your

encouragement. God bless you and , you are wonderful people.

Dora

Re:Dora

Hi Dora,

I'm glad that my sharing 's story can help you and others. His story is

amazing and I'm so proud of all he has accomplished. When I met him in a chat

room back in 1999 he was homebound and had been that way for a few years. He

couldn't leave his room and he had to have assistance for even the smallest

tasks including grooming and hygiene. I saw something in him and I wanted to be

with him regardless of size. He lived in Miami and I was in South Carolina. We

decided to move to Orlando together because I had friends here. My friends went

to Miami and packed all his stuff and brought him here in the back of a Ryder

truck. When we arrived in Orlando my friends had to use a piano dolly to get

him from the truck into the house. It seems like that was a lifetime ago and

that it happened to a different person. And here we are now and he is 290

pounds lighter and I can't keep up with him!

He exercises regularly and basically watches what he eats and drinks his

water. He has no problem eating just about anything. Sometimes he has a problem

with Splenda, chicken that is to dry, alcohol and some fried foods. But

everything is in moderation. He is a great example of someone who uses the

surgery as

a TOOL for weight loss.

As for myself, I'm pre-op. I currently weigh 394 and my BMI is 66. I have all

the usual problems that come with morbid obesity except for diabetis and high

cholesterol. I'm hoping to have surgery by the end of the summer.

Sincerely,

Dawn