Re: Re: Look for me at Sinai!

[Guest guest]

I live in NYC...My surgeon is Dr. Macura out in Staten Island...I went to one

support meeting out there and it was great but it takes me 1 1/2 to get there

and its after work...

Lisbeth

mkfrilot wrote: Where are you Lis, and who was your

surgeon? Sorry, it's time for my

siesta so I'm having a forgetful episode over here.

OK, guys.

>

> I'm gonna be in the Sinai cafeteria at 5:00 eating dinner on

> Wednesday, December 19. I will be the still-fat one amongst all you

> skinny-ass people. I'm 5' 7 " at 270 pounds; 31 years old; short,

> brown hair; and will be wearing black, closed clogs. I also will be

> ALL ALONE in the big, scary city ;} so some of youz better come

find

> me, especially you, !

>

> Love ya,

>

>

>

> --------------------------------------------------------------------

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>

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 12/14/01 8:28:04 PM, duodenalswitch writes:

<<

You bet, Lisbeth. You won't have many opportunities to meet all of

us together like this. doesn't go to these meetings too

often; I live in Virginia; doesn't usually go. C'mon girl!

C-O-M-E! Obey , who is always right! ;}

>>

Lisbeth: I honestly don't think it's an issue. I've gone to NYU meetings...

I've even considered going to Macura's meetings. I think the most important

thing is that you had the DS (the meetings at Mt. Sinai are split into groups

and it is DEFINATELY a pro-DS group. I recall a little... how shall we

say... discussion on the MtSinai List when I was on right after my surgery

where some members vociferously complained that ANYONE with an RNY -- or even

considering an RNY would ever attend).

I think that post-op DS is post-op DS, no matter what one's surgeon is. I

don't think the other members of the group are really going to say anything.

I say COME, too! We'll have a great time together! The topic is

plastic surgery and it sounds like a really, really good one!

all the best,

[Guest guest]

I dont think I can come...Do they allow other patients to attend? I would

totally love to come and meet everyone!

Lisbeth

mkfrilot wrote: Oh, Lisbeth! You gotta come! Ditch that

work stuff early and come

on by. It's gonna be a regular love fest, remember? Crone Elle

never sent me a package of her medicinal weed, but we'll have a good

time anyway, promise!

OK, guys.

> >

> > I'm gonna be in the Sinai cafeteria at 5:00 eating dinner on

> > Wednesday, December 19. I will be the still-fat one amongst all

you

> > skinny-ass people. I'm 5' 7 " at 270 pounds; 31 years old; short,

> > brown hair; and will be wearing black, closed clogs. I also will

be

> > ALL ALONE in the big, scary city ;} so some of youz better come

> find

> > me, especially you, !

> >

> > Love ya,

> >

> >

> >

> > ------------------------------------------------------------------

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> --

> >

[Guest guest]

ROTFLMAO I have a confession to make...I love your posts you remind me of

me!!!!! I will obey (I am getting sleepy) LMAO So where is the meeting

held what time?...is there a secret password I need to know?

Lisbeth

mkfrilot wrote: You bet, Lisbeth. You won't have many

opportunities to meet all of

us together like this. doesn't go to these meetings too

often; I live in Virginia; doesn't usually go. C'mon girl!

C-O-M-E! Obey , who is always right! ;}

Love,

M

OK, guys.

> > >

> > > I'm gonna be in the Sinai cafeteria at 5:00 eating dinner on

> > > Wednesday, December 19. I will be the still-fat one amongst all

> you

> > > skinny-ass people. I'm 5' 7 " at 270 pounds; 31 years old;

short,

> > > brown hair; and will be wearing black, closed clogs. I also

will

> be

> > > ALL ALONE in the big, scary city ;} so some of youz better come

> > find

> > > me, especially you, !

> > >

> > > Love ya,

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > > ----------------------------------------------------------------

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> --

> > --

> > >

[Guest guest]

Cool can someone post the information on wed. I will meet you all down there at

5:30 gosh I dont know what I am going to wear....You are all going to look so

good....hmmm I guess this means I will need to go shopping.....This is going to

be so much fun....I can hardly wait! I cant wait to meet your mom....Your mom

sounds great she reminds me of my mom...I am trying to talk my mom into having

surgery but because of a past brain surgery she is scared to go under the knife

again!

Lisbeth

P.S. seriously do you think it will be a problem because I am not a Mt. Sinai

post-op I feel like such a party crasher!

mkfrilot wrote: I knew it would work! Yeah, Lisbeth! Can

you meet me (us) at 5:00

or 5:30 in the Sinai cafeteria? I posted my personal description in

an earlier post, but it sounds like looks like me, too, but

either way, you'll be OK no matter who you run into. will be

the tall, skinny-ass blonde in the short skirt, so we can't miss

her! ;} The meeting is from 6-8 and then we're gonna try to go out

for coffee (or whatever) afterwards. It'd also be great if we could

stop very briefly on the 10th floor to see my mama who will be two

days out of surgery. She'd get a kick out of meeting all of youz,

but I certainly won't try to force any of you to go! Can't wait to

meet you, dear! And good for you for obeying me. If everyone else

would just do this, things would be fine!

Love,

OK, guys.

> > > >

> > > > I'm gonna be in the Sinai cafeteria at 5:00 eating dinner on

> > > > Wednesday, December 19. I will be the still-fat one amongst

all

> > you

> > > > skinny-ass people. I'm 5' 7 " at 270 pounds; 31 years old;

> short,

> > > > brown hair; and will be wearing black, closed clogs. I also

> will

> > be

> > > > ALL ALONE in the big, scary city ;} so some of youz better

come

> > > find

> > > > me, especially you, !

> > > >

> > > > Love ya,

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > > > --------------------------------------------------------------

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> --

> > --

> > > --

> > > >

[Guest guest]

Plastic surgery....Hmmmm this is definitely something I need to look

into....especially with my droopy breasts and batwings.....Well I am game and I

am definitely going to go!

Lisbeth

ruisha@... wrote:

In a message dated 12/14/01 8:28:04 PM, duodenalswitch writes:

<<

You bet, Lisbeth. You won't have many opportunities to meet all of

us together like this. doesn't go to these meetings too

often; I live in Virginia; doesn't usually go. C'mon girl!

C-O-M-E! Obey , who is always right! ;}

>>

Lisbeth: I honestly don't think it's an issue. I've gone to NYU meetings...

I've even considered going to Macura's meetings. I think the most important

thing is that you had the DS (the meetings at Mt. Sinai are split into groups

and it is DEFINATELY a pro-DS group. I recall a little... how shall we

say... discussion on the MtSinai List when I was on right after my surgery

where some members vociferously complained that ANYONE with an RNY -- or even

considering an RNY would ever attend).

I think that post-op DS is post-op DS, no matter what one's surgeon is. I

don't think the other members of the group are really going to say anything.

I say COME, too! We'll have a great time together! The topic is

plastic surgery and it sounds like a really, really good one!

all the best,

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[Guest guest]

In a message dated 12/15/01 12:19:33 AM, duodenalswitch

writes:

<< will be

the tall, skinny-ass blonde in the short skirt, so we can't miss

her! ;} The meeting is from 6-8 and then we're gonna try to go out

for coffee (or whatever) afterwards. It'd also be great if we could

stop very briefly on the 10th floor to see my mama who will be two

days out of surgery. She'd get a kick out of meeting all of youz,

but I certainly won't try to force any of you to go! >>

: Hey, I'm not too skinny now. Remember, I'm still on this nasty

plateau and hovering around 198-200. Sigh. I got on the scales this morning

and it read 202! Talk about distressing .... I think I'm in for the long

haul on this one, unfortunately. I better buckle down and be patient. AGH!

Not easy for me to do.

I would love to visit your mom before going out --- Just got to leave by 10

or Terry and I will turn into pumpkins! LOL

all the best,

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 12/15/01 12:19:33 AM, duodenalswitch

writes:

<< Cool can someone post the information on wed. I will meet you all down

there at 5:30 >>>>

Here's the info, Lisbeth:

Mount Sinai Support Group Meeting

Date: Wednesday, December 19, 2001

Time: 6:00PM - 8:00PM EST (GMT-05:00)

BPD-DS Patients Only

Location:

The Mount Sinai Medical Center

Annenberg Building, 5th Floor, Board Room

Fifth Avenue and 100th Street

New York, New York

In case of changes, get updated info at:

http://www.surgicallyslim.com

<<<<<<gosh I dont know what I am going to wear....You are all going to look

so good....hmmm I guess this means I will need to go shopping.....This is

going to be so much fun....>>>>>>

I agree! That's an excellent excuse to go shopping! LOL But, honestly - it

really doesn't matter what ya wear. The most important thing is the

friendships we'll forge and the fun we'll have talking with each other.

<<<<<I can hardly wait! I cant wait to meet your mom....Your mom sounds great

she reminds me of my mom...I am trying to talk my mom into having surgery but

because of a past brain surgery she is scared to go under the knife

again!>>>>>>

Lisbeth - I'm trying to persuade my mom but she's afraid because of past

abdominal surgeries and her age. NOw that she's had this stroke, I hope she

sees how dangerous the situation is.

<<<<<<P.S. seriously do you think it will be a problem because I am not a

Mt. Sinai post-op I feel like such a party crasher>>>>>>

Honestly, I don't think it will be a big issue. I think the more important

thing is that you've had the DS. I know there are people from other groups

(particularly the other main hospital in the city that does DS - NYU) who

have attended meetings in the past. It is usually a pretty big group --- a

lot of pre-ops come to 'lurk' as well. The room gets pretty full and the

seats at the huge table are taken quickly -- so try to get into the room a

little early even thought he meeting begins at 6. Someone mentioned it *may*

run over a little bit because of the popular topic.

I'm really looking forward to meeting everyone! It will be great!

all the best,

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 12/15/01 12:19:33 AM, duodenalswitch

writes:

<<

, not sure if you were referring to me ( D.)or the other

, the Mt. Sinai one( I think?), but I'm going to be

coming to the meeting Wednesday night. Figured that's the only way

I'll be able to get off my back! What a pushy broad! hahaha!

I hope you can come too! I'm going to meet in the cafeteria

around 5. Look for us in the not-so-skinny ass section.

>>

OH, D: I was talkin' about you, girlfriend! But, the other is

more than welcome to come, too! If only the THERESA with an H would be there

as well... we'd have lots of fun trying to address each other with the body

doubles! LOL

I'm going to be there! We're going to try to make it around 5 so we can

have a relaxing dinner before the meeting!

I'll be looking for you two stunning gals on Wednesday! And, Lisbeth, too!

all the best,

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 12/15/01 12:55:09 PM, duodenalswitch

writes:

<< Don't worry! They ain't checking surgery cards! is a party

crasher, too! If they give you any lip I'll chew and spit out their

livers, remember? Don't give it another thought!

>>

Hey, : I'll join ya! ROFL They'll just say 'oh, she's causin' a

revolution again!' :)

all the best,

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 12/15/01 12:55:09 PM, duodenalswitch

writes:

<<

Don't worry--the visit will be quick! And at your height, 198 or so

has GOT to look good!

>>

Hi, : I don't want to rush anyone --- just that I have to start

headin' home around 10 (at the latest)... I DEFINATELY want to meet your mom

and give her my best regards. She may not be up for a long visit anyway.

Thanks so much, ! I feel GREAT and I think I look GREAT, too --- but

I just want those extra 28-38 pounds OFF! LOL I was so depressed when I

weighed in at 202 today! I think it's PMS bloating -- what a supreme bummer!

It's really just the stomach (still there a little bit) and butt/legs

--- I'd love to get into a size 12 -- I went a bought a bunch of stuff in 12

on sale in Michigan and I'd LOVE to fit into it! Cute little skirts from Old

Navy Outlet (one is 100 pct silk -- I got them in size 16 now to weight...

only 4 bucks each!)... cute little sleeveless dresses for the summer...

I know I must still be losing inches, though -- I lost a damn ring tonight!

Thank God it wasn't a gold one but it was one of my favorites -- a nice

little silver one with blue topaz stones... I traced my steps tonight but

couldn't find it. :( I should have known to just take the rings off when

one literally FLEW off my finger today when I was doing laundry. DUH! I

guess I'm not going to be wearing them until I get to final weight - then

I'll get them resized. And damn if my boobs haven't shrunk some more! ROFL

all the best,

lap ds with gallbladder removal

January 25, 2001

Dr. Gagner/Mt. Sinai/NYC

10 months post-op and still feelin' fabu

preop: 307 lbs/bmi 45

now: 202 lbs -- yikes! bmi 28/size sweet 16 but squeezin' into a 14! LOL

[Guest guest]

,

Will you be busy earlier in the day....There are some people at work who are

pissing me off and you can come and take care of them for me

Lisbeth

mkfrilot wrote: Don't worry! They ain't checking surgery

cards! is a party

crasher, too! If they give you any lip I'll chew and spit out their

livers, remember? Don't give it another thought!

OK, guys.

> > > > >

> > > > > I'm gonna be in the Sinai cafeteria at 5:00 eating dinner

on

> > > > > Wednesday, December 19. I will be the still-fat one amongst

> all

> > > you

> > > > > skinny-ass people. I'm 5' 7 " at 270 pounds; 31 years old;

> > short,

> > > > > brown hair; and will be wearing black, closed clogs. I also

> > will

> > > be

> > > > > ALL ALONE in the big, scary city ;} so some of youz better

> come

> > > > find

> > > > > me, especially you, !

> > > > >

> > > > > Love ya,

> > > > >

> > > > >

> > > > >

> > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------

--

> --

> > --

> > > --

> > > > --

> > > > >

[Guest guest]

,

Thanks for posting the information! I went shopping today I can now fit into a

size 12 my top is still a large thanks to the deflated watermelons in the chest

area *sigh*....I am definitely going to need some PS to put this body back

together LOL I can't wait to meet everyone!

Lisbeth

ruisha@... wrote:

In a message dated 12/15/01 12:19:33 AM, duodenalswitch

writes:

<< Cool can someone post the information on wed. I will meet you all down

there at 5:30 >>>>

Here's the info, Lisbeth:

Mount Sinai Support Group Meeting

Date: Wednesday, December 19, 2001

Time: 6:00PM - 8:00PM EST (GMT-05:00)

BPD-DS Patients Only

Location:

The Mount Sinai Medical Center

Annenberg Building, 5th Floor, Board Room

Fifth Avenue and 100th Street

New York, New York

In case of changes, get updated info at:

http://www.surgicallyslim.com

<<<<<so good....hmmm I guess this means I will need to go shopping.....This is

going to be so much fun....>>>>>>

I agree! That's an excellent excuse to go shopping! LOL But, honestly - it

really doesn't matter what ya wear. The most important thing is the

friendships we'll forge and the fun we'll have talking with each other.

<<<<she reminds me of my mom...I am trying to talk my mom into having surgery

but

because of a past brain surgery she is scared to go under the knife

again!>>>>>>

Lisbeth - I'm trying to persuade my mom but she's afraid because of past

abdominal surgeries and her age. NOw that she's had this stroke, I hope she

sees how dangerous the situation is.

<<<<<

Mt. Sinai post-op I feel like such a party crasher>>>>>>

Honestly, I don't think it will be a big issue. I think the more important

thing is that you've had the DS. I know there are people from other groups

(particularly the other main hospital in the city that does DS - NYU) who

have attended meetings in the past. It is usually a pretty big group --- a

lot of pre-ops come to 'lurk' as well. The room gets pretty full and the

seats at the huge table are taken quickly -- so try to get into the room a

little early even thought he meeting begins at 6. Someone mentioned it *may*

run over a little bit because of the popular topic.

I'm really looking forward to meeting everyone! It will be great!

all the best,

----------------------------------------------------------------------

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 12/15/01 6:04:00 PM, duodenalswitch writes:

<< Thanks for posting the information! I went shopping today I can now fit

into a size 12 my top is still a large thanks to the deflated watermelons in

the chest area *sigh*....I am definitely going to need some PS to put this

body back together LOL I can't wait to meet everyone!

>>

Hey, Lisbeth: THAT'S GREAT!!!! I dream of a size 12 and hopefully will

eventually be able to fit in it.

I got some stuff -- size 2x-3x, nice clothes like silk shirts and sweaters --

, are you interested? I'm not sure what size everyone is but if

or anyone else is interested in some clothes, I have some that I'd

love to give away! Just e-mail me!

All the best,

[Guest guest]

LOL My hero!

Lisbeth

mkfrilot wrote: Bring 'em on, baby!

M

OK, guys.

> > > > > >

> > > > > > I'm gonna be in the Sinai cafeteria at 5:00 eating dinner

> on

> > > > > > Wednesday, December 19. I will be the still-fat one

amongst

> > all

> > > > you

> > > > > > skinny-ass people. I'm 5' 7 " at 270 pounds; 31 years old;

> > > short,

> > > > > > brown hair; and will be wearing black, closed clogs. I

also

> > > will

> > > > be

> > > > > > ALL ALONE in the big, scary city ;} so some of youz

better

> > come

> > > > > find

> > > > > > me, especially you, !

> > > > > >

> > > > > > Love ya,

> > > > > >

> > > > > >

> > > > > >

> > > > > > ----------------------------------------------------------

--

> --

> > --

> > > --

> > > > --

> > > > > --

> > > > > >

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 12/16/01 5:28:35 PM, duodenalswitch writes:

<<

Thanks , You will be getting into a size 12 soon...Hell I suspect that

you will end up somewhere lower than a size 12...

>>

Hey, Lisbeth: Thanks for that GREAT note of encouragement! I'm feeling a

bit better today because, in one day's time, I've gone from 202 to 199 again!

LOL Funny --- a lot of things could be accountable such as water retention

but the ease at which my body gets rid of that extra 3 lbs shows me that, in

the long run, THIS TOO SHALL PASS and not to fret. Still do, though ....

AGH!

I tried to upload some pics to the file -- I created a file but Yahoo won't

let me put anything up! So frustrating. My geek husband also tried to

adjust, etc. and couldn't get it up. So, I sent them to MElanie. Perhaps

she can work magic and put them up on this site -- I looked at the files for

everyone else -- how wonderful! You gals (and Ford) are looking so SUPER!

all the best,

TEresa

lap ds with gallbladder removal

January 25, 2001

Dr. Gagner/Mt. Sinai/NYC

10 months post-op and still feelin' fabu

preop: 307 lbs/bmi 45

now: 199 lbs (whew! What a relief LOL)/bmi 28/size sweet 16 but squeezin'

into a 14! LOL

[Guest guest]

Thanks , You will be getting into a size 12 soon...Hell I suspect that

you will end up somewhere lower than a size 12...

*hugs*

Lisbeth

ruisha@... wrote:

In a message dated 12/15/01 6:04:00 PM, duodenalswitch writes:

<< Thanks for posting the information! I went shopping today I can now fit

into a size 12 my top is still a large thanks to the deflated watermelons in

the chest area *sigh*....I am definitely going to need some PS to put this

body back together LOL I can't wait to meet everyone!

>>

Hey, Lisbeth: THAT'S GREAT!!!! I dream of a size 12 and hopefully will

eventually be able to fit in it.

I got some stuff -- size 2x-3x, nice clothes like silk shirts and sweaters --

, are you interested? I'm not sure what size everyone is but if

or anyone else is interested in some clothes, I have some that I'd

love to give away! Just e-mail me!

All the best,

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[Guest guest]

In a message dated 12/16/01 2:49:27 AM !!!First Boot!!!, ruisha@...

writes:

<< And damn if my boobs haven't shrunk some more! ROF >>

,

I am only -43 lbs and I looked in the mirror the other day and wondered

where my boobs have went....ALREADY. Its not even quite 3 months post-op.

Sigh. Do they make training bras for adults???

Sheri

9/28/01

Dr Herron

[Guest guest]

Judie,

Maybe we should put our heads together and design bras for DS post-ops.

Bet we could make some money at that. They just would need to fit all

different shapes, sizes, lumps, and lengths. LOL

Sheri

[Guest guest]

Do they make training bras for adults???

Sheri>>>>>>

LOL Sheri.......how about bras for boobs that look like long soxs with

tennis balls in them?

Hugs, Judie

[Guest guest]

I am hoping the boob fairy swings by sprinkles some fairy dust and I get

victoria secret worthy knockers!

Lisbeth

SheriGr@... wrote: In a message dated 12/16/01 2:49:27 AM !!!First

Boot!!!, ruisha@...

writes:

<< And damn if my boobs haven't shrunk some more! ROF >>

,

I am only -43 lbs and I looked in the mirror the other day and wondered

where my boobs have went....ALREADY. Its not even quite 3 months post-op.

Sigh. Do they make training bras for adults???

Sheri

9/28/01

Dr Herron

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[Guest guest]

,

I think its amazing how our weight fluctuates during the day...when I was an

early post-op I was weighing all the time and becoming upset if the scale went

up so I decided to weigh once a day and to use that number as my weight now when

I plateau I can go up and down the same 5 lbs for weeks on end and it drives me

BONKERS. its when I go down one more lb than the normal + - 5 lbs that I know

that the plateau is broken and I will lose more weight....but that is how it

works for me at least..I have the feeling that you already look great even if

you didnt lose another pound!

*hugs*

Lisbeth

ruisha@... wrote:

In a message dated 12/16/01 5:28:35 PM, duodenalswitch writes:

<<

Thanks , You will be getting into a size 12 soon...Hell I suspect that

you will end up somewhere lower than a size 12...

>>

Hey, Lisbeth: Thanks for that GREAT note of encouragement! I'm feeling a

bit better today because, in one day's time, I've gone from 202 to 199 again!

LOL Funny --- a lot of things could be accountable such as water retention

but the ease at which my body gets rid of that extra 3 lbs shows me that, in

the long run, THIS TOO SHALL PASS and not to fret. Still do, though ....

AGH!

I tried to upload some pics to the file -- I created a file but Yahoo won't

let me put anything up! So frustrating. My geek husband also tried to

adjust, etc. and couldn't get it up. So, I sent them to MElanie. Perhaps

she can work magic and put them up on this site -- I looked at the files for

everyone else -- how wonderful! You gals (and Ford) are looking so SUPER!

all the best,

TEresa

lap ds with gallbladder removal

January 25, 2001

Dr. Gagner/Mt. Sinai/NYC

10 months post-op and still feelin' fabu

preop: 307 lbs/bmi 45

now: 199 lbs (whew! What a relief LOL)/bmi 28/size sweet 16 but squeezin'

into a 14! LOL

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[Guest guest]

They just would need to fit all

different shapes, sizes, lumps, and lengths. LOL

Sheri>>>>>

LOL Sheri! Almost made me spew my water on the pc when I read that! Im all

for it though...might as well cash in with capitalism, eh?

Hugs, Judie

[Guest guest]

Lisbeth,

Send that boob fairy my way after she visits you, PLEASE!!! :)

Smiles,

Sheri

[Guest guest]

Hey Judie,

I have an idea for those bras. They each need to come with moveable

saline inserts that can be formed around what ever is left of our natural

boobs to make them look like our boobs are full and firm and belong to a 20

year old.

Smiles,

Sheri