Re: I Need 8 more contacts!!!!!!!

[Guest guest]

florence@... wrote:

>

> Hi Tracie:

> When you send out a post

> to the group asking for post-ops to do this...quite a few of us assume that

you might not want

> to hear from them in particular and that perhaps someone else has already

answered you. So

> a personal message is best.

In my case, I answer so many of them, I figure I've already answered

them . . .

LOL!

>

> I am always happy to be a contact. My email address is:

florence@...

Me, too. My email is lindat @ mindspring.com (no spaces).

If you are reading egroups on the web, Flo's email is florence @

us.hsanet.net (no spaces).

> Best wishes with your packet. It's lots of work but it's a real learning

experience and the best

> part is that at the end of the work is the surgery and then...the really great

part...getting thin!

>

> Flo from land

> 60 pounds lighter than on May 31!

You skinny thing!!!! I am so envious! But I woke up with saggy cheeks

today -- some more fat is *gone* so I know the weight will be going down

at least a tad this week. Yippee!

[Guest guest]

Hi Tracie:

Most post-ops don't mind being asked to be a contact. They are willing to sit

down and take

the time to write to pre-ops, answer questions, talk about their experience. In

fact, it is

flattering and I personally consider it an honor to be asked. But you might

want to ask

particular people at their own email address as opposed to sending out a general

request.

When you ask personally, then the person feels that you want to hear from them

in particular

and that you're not just trying to get this portion of your packet done. When

you ask a post-

op personally, most will answer right away and are glad to do so. When you send

out a post

to the group asking for post-ops to do this...quite a few of us assume that you

might not want

to hear from them in particular and that perhaps someone else has already

answered you. So

a personal message is best.

I am always happy to be a contact. My email address is: florence@...

Best wishes with your packet. It's lots of work but it's a real learning

experience and the best

part is that at the end of the work is the surgery and then...the really great

part...getting thin!

Flo from land

60 pounds lighter than on May 31!

>

> To everyone,

> I must have 8 more contacts to complete my packet. If anyone can

> give me any pointers, examples, answers, hints, and just anything it

> would be greatly appreciated.

> Tell me why you wanted to have the MGB, why Dr. Rutledge, When you

> had it, How is your progress, How long it took from your final

> decision to have it done until you were on your way to surgery. And

> anything else after the MGB that you did that made you feel better.

> Thanks in advance,

> Tracie mot-mgb

>

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Florence Ballengee

Hollywood, land

florence@...

Always happy to be a contact...just write me!

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[Guest guest]

> To everyone,

> I must have 8 more contacts to complete my packet. If anyone can

> give me any pointers, examples, answers, hints, and just anything

it

> would be greatly appreciated.

> Tell me why you wanted to have the MGB, why Dr. Rutledge, When you

> had it, How is your progress, How long it took from your final

> decision to have it done until you were on your way to surgery.

And

> anything else after the MGB that you did that made you feel better.

> Thanks in advance,

> Tracie mot-mgb

Tracie,

I had the MGB on August 23, 2000. I had diabetes and was concerned

about later quality of life. The surgery was easy, virtually pain

free and I have had no problems at all. I have lost 17 lbs in less

than three weeks. I consider that very good, because I weighed

232lbs and I wore a size 16. I carried my weight very well. As soon

as my insurance said they would pay, I said " I'm ready " . I waited 7

days and stayed on all liquid, but days 8-10 I had mashed potatoes

and by day 14 I could eat anything I wanted. I of course can only

eat small quantites, but the weird part is that I'm never hungry in

the stomach, only in the head! For me, this was a great thing,

because I have not taken any diabetes medicine since surgery and so

far my sugars have been good. I will go for my one month appointment

and get blood work done which will tell me truly how good I'm doing.

I feel better and my self-confidence is much improved.

Hope I've helped. If you have any question just e-mail me back.

Jeanne 8/23/00

232/215

[Guest guest]

Tracie,

Hi, I had my MGB on 4/10/00. I feel wonderful. I started out at 218, an am

now at about 160. My triglycerides wer over 1200 at the time of my surgery.

I was told I would have to take meds the rest of my life. I took my last

pill the night before my surgery, and at 3 months post-op, my triglycerides

were at 204. My doctor is thrilled.

Good luck with everything, and I hope this helps with your contacts. If you

need any other help, just ask.

Take Care,

Tonni

4/10/00