Re: Who's at Mount Sinai 12/17--12/20?

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 12/6/01 1:06:40 PM, duodenalswitch writes:

<< On Wednesday the 19th at 6 pm on the 5th floor is the monthly BPD/DS post

op

support group meeting. I think you will find some of us there.

>>

Oh, yeah-- I have to go to this one! I haven't been in ages... and it's on

plastic surgery, right?

Hope to meet you there, (and go visit your mom, too)!

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: 198 lbs/bmi 28/size sweet 16 but squeezin' into size 14! LOL

[Guest guest]

On Wednesday the 19th at 6 pm on the 5th floor is the monthly BPD/DS post op

support group meeting. I think you will find some of us there.

mkfrilot wrote:

> I'm gonna be at the hospital helping my mom during these dates and

> would love the chance to meet and check in on more of youz. Let me

> know.

>

> Best,

>

>

> Dr. Gagner, NYC

> lap BPD/DS

> 11-20-01

> highest weight: 309

> surgery weight: 293

> current weight: 273

>

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

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks, QUAA!

What's your name?

Which people on this board have you seen at the meetings?

Best,

>

> > I'm gonna be at the hospital helping my mom during these dates and

> > would love the chance to meet and check in on more of youz. Let

me

> > know.

> >

> > Best,

> >

> >

> > Dr. Gagner, NYC

> > lap BPD/DS

> > 11-20-01

> > highest weight: 309

> > surgery weight: 293

> > current weight: 273

> >

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

----

> >

[Guest guest]

My name is Rich.

I can't speak for others on this list. You may want to post your message on

the Mt Sinai page as well. You will probably get more responses there. The

address is

MtSinaiDS

Check the site at www.surgicallyslim.com for exact time and location.

mkfrilot wrote:

> Thanks, QUAA!

>

> What's your name?

> Which people on this board have you seen at the meetings?

>

> Best,

>

>

>

> >

> > > I'm gonna be at the hospital helping my mom during these dates and

> > > would love the chance to meet and check in on more of youz. Let

> me

> > > know.

> > >

> > > Best,

> > >

> > >

> > > Dr. Gagner, NYC

> > > lap BPD/DS

> > > 11-20-01

> > > highest weight: 309

> > > surgery weight: 293

> > > current weight: 273

> > >

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

> ----

> > >

[Guest guest]

That'd be great, . Can't wait to meet you there! Rich was

reluctant to say, apparently, but does anyone else we " know " go to

these meetings, too? D., how about you? You're in the big

city! Anyone else??

Best,

Dr. Gagner, NYC

lap BPD/DS

11-20-01

highest weight: 309

surgery weight: 293

current weight: 273

>

> In a message dated 12/6/01 1:06:40 PM, duodenalswitch@y... writes:

>

> << On Wednesday the 19th at 6 pm on the 5th floor is the monthly

BPD/DS post

> op

> support group meeting. I think you will find some of us there.

> >>

>

> Oh, yeah-- I have to go to this one! I haven't been in ages... and

it's on

> plastic surgery, right?

>

> Hope to meet you there, (and go visit your mom, too)!

>

> 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: 198 lbs/bmi 28/size sweet 16 but squeezin' into size 14! LOL

[Guest guest]

I will be in NYC for my 6month followup with DR Herron on the 20th. I will be

coming up the 19th...maybe I can make the meeting. That would be great.

NYC MT. SINAI

JUNE 2001

lap BPD/DS

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 12/6/01 3:24:47 PM Eastern Standard Time, ruisha@...

writes:

> About the MtSInaiDS group... it appears that now it is

> 'invitation only'. When I joined way back (and subsequently left the

> group because of the constant bickering that was going on at that

> time. As a recent post-op, it was just way tooooooo much!), there

> wasn't any process to become a 'member' - one just signed

I guess I won't try to make this meeting.

NYC MT. SINAI

JUNE 2001

lap BPD/DS

[Guest guest]

> That'd be great, . Can't wait to meet you there! Rich was

> reluctant to say, apparently, but does anyone else we " know " go to

> these meetings, too? D., how about you? You're in the big

> city! Anyone else??

Hi, ! I really honestly don't know who attends nowadays. I

did go to at least two meetings pre-op and then one at my first month

out. It is pretty difficult for me since I have two young kids at

home and have to drag them all the way to Mt. Sinai (my dh meeting me

there to watch them in the cafeteria while I attend the meetings).

This, coupled with the fact that the tone of the group on the whole

(and this may have changed) seemed rather bristly and exclusionary, is

the reason I haven't attended since. It is also a pretty large

group so I didn't feel as comfortable speaking about issues that

pertained to me (which involve emotions, not eating problems or health

effects). I'd like to see what the group is like now and whether it

is any different or still the same old, same old...

There are plenty of people from NYC on this list... I just have no

idea whether they attend the support meetings or not. Some that I

have talked to haven't been in quite awhile, mainly sharing my view of

the group's standoffish or contentious atmosphere. Others may not

attend because it doesn't fit into their schedules. Perhaps more will

respond to this thread -- if they dare! ROFL

I would like to go this month because of the topic: plastic surgery.

I'd also like to see people that I haven't seen in ages who may be

there this month!

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: 198 lbs/bmi 28/size sweet 16 but sque

[Guest guest]

-

: About the MtSInaiDS group... it appears that now it is

'invitation only'. When I joined way back (and subsequently left the

group because of the constant bickering that was going on at that

time. As a recent post-op, it was just way tooooooo much!), there

wasn't any process to become a 'member' - one just signed up.

Now, you have to answer some questions and reply to the three

moderators. Have you tried it yet? I did this but the e-mail addy

they provided to send the response to won't work because I'm not yet a

member! LOL Hopefully this will get straightened out. DId they sent

you an invite as a recent post-op? Did anyone mention this group to

you? I think it's rather odd that they are going to make it so

top-secret and exclusive IF they aren't actively telling new post-ops

that it is available to them....

Now, my situation is slightly different. I am further post-op and

they have changed the process since I had my surgery. But, I'm really

curious as to the outreach they do for new post-ops... If someone

wants to join the list, how are they going to do this with the current

setup? Furthermore, how are they going to even know about the list if

there isn't any active program or outreach to call it to their

attention?

I hope someone mentioned it to you at some point and asked you to

join. I think this is imperative for all recent ds-post-ops at Mt

Sinai.

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: 198 lbs/bmi 28/size sweet 16, but squ

[Guest guest]

,

This group that you are talking about is not DrGagnerOSSG is it?

Nope, didn't think so. Rich must have been referring to the one

you're talking about. Sorry--brain fart here: just checked and Rich

gave me the addy in his last post. Boy, I'm really out of it.

Having a crappy day full of nausea and malaise! Anyway, this

information from you and Rich is the first I've heard of it. OOOOH!

A secret club kinda thing. I'll check it out.

Best,

> -

> : About the MtSInaiDS group... it appears that now it is

> 'invitation only'. When I joined way back (and subsequently left

the

> group because of the constant bickering that was going on at that

> time. As a recent post-op, it was just way tooooooo much!), there

> wasn't any process to become a 'member' - one just signed up.

>

> Now, you have to answer some questions and reply to the three

> moderators. Have you tried it yet? I did this but the e-mail addy

> they provided to send the response to won't work because I'm not

yet a

> member! LOL Hopefully this will get straightened out. DId they

sent

> you an invite as a recent post-op? Did anyone mention this group

to

> you? I think it's rather odd that they are going to make it so

> top-secret and exclusive IF they aren't actively telling new post-

ops

> that it is available to them....

>

> Now, my situation is slightly different. I am further post-op and

> they have changed the process since I had my surgery. But, I'm

really

> curious as to the outreach they do for new post-ops... If someone

> wants to join the list, how are they going to do this with the

current

> setup? Furthermore, how are they going to even know about the list

if

> there isn't any active program or outreach to call it to their

> attention?

>

> I hope someone mentioned it to you at some point and asked you to

> join. I think this is imperative for all recent ds-post-ops at Mt

> Sinai.

>

> 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: 198 lbs/bmi 28/size sweet 16, but squ

[Guest guest]

I suggest getting in some gatorade! When I had a day when I suddenly felt

extremely nauseous and sick,etc, it was because I was getting dehydrated..as

soon as I got in a significant amount of fluid, I felt SO much better!

> > -

> > : About the MtSInaiDS group... it appears that now it is

> > 'invitation only'. When I joined way back (and subsequently left

> the

> > group because of the constant bickering that was going on at that

> > time. As a recent post-op, it was just way tooooooo much!), there

> > wasn't any process to become a 'member' - one just signed up.

> >

> > Now, you have to answer some questions and reply to the three

> > moderators. Have you tried it yet? I did this but the e-mail addy

> > they provided to send the response to won't work because I'm not

> yet a

> > member! LOL Hopefully this will get straightened out. DId they

> sent

> > you an invite as a recent post-op? Did anyone mention this group

> to

> > you? I think it's rather odd that they are going to make it so

> > top-secret and exclusive IF they aren't actively telling new post-

> ops

> > that it is available to them....

> >

> > Now, my situation is slightly different. I am further post-op and

> > they have changed the process since I had my surgery. But, I'm

> really

> > curious as to the outreach they do for new post-ops... If someone

> > wants to join the list, how are they going to do this with the

> current

> > setup? Furthermore, how are they going to even know about the list

> if

> > there isn't any active program or outreach to call it to their

> > attention?

> >

> > I hope someone mentioned it to you at some point and asked you to

> > join. I think this is imperative for all recent ds-post-ops at Mt

> > Sinai.

> >

> > 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: 198 lbs/bmi 28/size sweet 16, but squ

[Guest guest]

--- mkfrilot wrote:

> That'd be great, . Can't wait to meet you there! Rich was

> reluctant to say,

Not so much reluctant as unsure of who might be there given the holidays

and all.

I suspect the turnout may be large as the topic is supposed to be on post

op plastic surgery.

apparently, but does anyone else we " know " go to

> these meetings, too? D., how about you? You're in the big

> city! Anyone else??

>

> Best,

>

>

> Dr. Gagner, NYC

> lap BPD/DS

> 11-20-01

> highest weight: 309

> surgery weight: 293

> current weight: 273

>

>

> >

> > In a message dated 12/6/01 1:06:40 PM, duodenalswitch@y... writes:

> >

> > << On Wednesday the 19th at 6 pm on the 5th floor is the monthly

> BPD/DS post

> > op

> > support group meeting. I think you will find some of us there.

> > >>

> >

> > Oh, yeah-- I have to go to this one! I haven't been in ages... and

> it's on

> > plastic surgery, right?

> >

> > Hope to meet you there, (and go visit your mom, too)!

> >

> > 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: 198 lbs/bmi 28/size sweet 16 but squeezin' into size 14! LOL

>

>

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

>

[Guest guest]

Gotcha, Rich. Thanks for the address. I'll check it out now.

Best,

> > >

> > > In a message dated 12/6/01 1:06:40 PM, duodenalswitch@y...

writes:

> > >

> > > << On Wednesday the 19th at 6 pm on the 5th floor is the

monthly

> > BPD/DS post

> > > op

> > > support group meeting. I think you will find some of us there.

> > > >>

> > >

> > > Oh, yeah-- I have to go to this one! I haven't been in ages...

and

> > it's on

> > > plastic surgery, right?

> > >

> > > Hope to meet you there, (and go visit your mom, too)!

> > >

> > > 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: 198 lbs/bmi 28/size sweet 16 but squeezin' into size 14!

LOL

> >

> >

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

----

> >

[Guest guest]

There is nothing secret about this group that I know of.

As far as I know the only thing required to join is that you are post op.

If I'm not mistaken the requested info is only a means of helping others

in the group to identify each other in terms of the who what when and how

much category.

The meetings for the most part have lightened up considerably. Thank God.

Anytime a large group comes together there is bound to be dissension

amongst the ranks as to how things should be handled. New york being New

York there are always going to be some strong personalities in the room.

Rather than get upset about the whole thing I just kinda sit back and

laugh at the whole thing. If it gets to be to much then I leave. It has

never come to that and more often than not I walk away feeling good about

what I have learned at the meeting.

--- mkfrilot wrote:

> ,

>

> This group that you are talking about is not DrGagnerOSSG is it?

> Nope, didn't think so. Rich must have been referring to the one

> you're talking about. Sorry--brain fart here: just checked and Rich

> gave me the addy in his last post. Boy, I'm really out of it.

> Having a crappy day full of nausea and malaise! Anyway, this

> information from you and Rich is the first I've heard of it. OOOOH!

> A secret club kinda thing. I'll check it out.

>

> Best,

>

>

>

> > -

> > : About the MtSInaiDS group... it appears that now it is

> > 'invitation only'. When I joined way back (and subsequently left

> the

> > group because of the constant bickering that was going on at that

> > time. As a recent post-op, it was just way tooooooo much!), there

> > wasn't any process to become a 'member' - one just signed up.

> >

> > Now, you have to answer some questions and reply to the three

> > moderators. Have you tried it yet? I did this but the e-mail addy

> > they provided to send the response to won't work because I'm not

> yet a

> > member! LOL Hopefully this will get straightened out. DId they

> sent

> > you an invite as a recent post-op? Did anyone mention this group

> to

> > you? I think it's rather odd that they are going to make it so

> > top-secret and exclusive IF they aren't actively telling new post-

> ops

> > that it is available to them....

> >

> > Now, my situation is slightly different. I am further post-op and

> > they have changed the process since I had my surgery. But, I'm

> really

> > curious as to the outreach they do for new post-ops... If someone

> > wants to join the list, how are they going to do this with the

> current

> > setup? Furthermore, how are they going to even know about the list

> if

> > there isn't any active program or outreach to call it to their

> > attention?

> >

> > I hope someone mentioned it to you at some point and asked you to

> > join. I think this is imperative for all recent ds-post-ops at Mt

> > Sinai.

> >

> > 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: 198 lbs/bmi 28/size sweet 16, but squ

>

>

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

>

[Guest guest]

No secret group?? AWWWW! You ain't piquing my curiosity here,

Rich! Well, that's not entirely true. I am interested in the big

city personalities duking it out! Maybe we'll run into each other

there this month.

> > > -

> > > : About the MtSInaiDS group... it appears that now it

is

> > > 'invitation only'. When I joined way back (and subsequently

left

> > the

> > > group because of the constant bickering that was going on at

that

> > > time. As a recent post-op, it was just way tooooooo much!),

there

> > > wasn't any process to become a 'member' - one just signed up.

> > >

> > > Now, you have to answer some questions and reply to the three

> > > moderators. Have you tried it yet? I did this but the e-mail

addy

> > > they provided to send the response to won't work because I'm

not

> > yet a

> > > member! LOL Hopefully this will get straightened out. DId

they

> > sent

> > > you an invite as a recent post-op? Did anyone mention this

group

> > to

> > > you? I think it's rather odd that they are going to make it so

> > > top-secret and exclusive IF they aren't actively telling new

post-

> > ops

> > > that it is available to them....

> > >

> > > Now, my situation is slightly different. I am further post-op

and

> > > they have changed the process since I had my surgery. But, I'm

> > really

> > > curious as to the outreach they do for new post-ops... If

someone

> > > wants to join the list, how are they going to do this with the

> > current

> > > setup? Furthermore, how are they going to even know about the

list

> > if

> > > there isn't any active program or outreach to call it to their

> > > attention?

> > >

> > > I hope someone mentioned it to you at some point and asked you

to

> > > join. I think this is imperative for all recent ds-post-ops at

Mt

> > > Sinai.

> > >

> > > 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: 198 lbs/bmi 28/size sweet 16, but squ

> >

> >

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

----

> >

[Guest guest]

> ,

>

> This group that you are talking about is not DrGagnerOSSG is it?

> Nope, didn't think so. Rich must have been referring to the one

> you're talking about. Sorry--brain fart here: just checked and

Rich

> gave me the addy in his last post. Boy, I'm really out of it.

> Having a crappy day full of nausea and malaise! Anyway, this

> information from you and Rich is the first I've heard of it. OOOOH!

> A secret club kinda thing. I'll check it out.

>

Hey, ! No, not the DrGagnerOSSG list... I don't know if

that is very active (I've been on that one forever and only got like 3

e-mails so far! LOL)... the MtSinaiDS list is the one I'm referring

to (the one Rich talked about in his e-mail).

It sounds like a secret club but I don't know ... I just found it odd

that sometime in the past 10 months it's become monitored and private

(perhaps they experienced problems? I don't know since I haven't been

active on that list at all). It would be interesting to find out the

reasons for it (could be totally innocent and well-founded) and see

what's up with everyone there!

In any event, I think that post-ops should definately be given info

about it --- And pre-ops are allowed to 'lurk' but how the heck would

they ever find out about it if it's so top-secret (I guess one way to

do it would be to get this info from someone at a meeting.. but if

it's by invitation-only, a person from the list would have to send the

e-mail invite).

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: 198 lbs/bmi 28/size sweet 16 but squeezin

[Guest guest]

> > That'd be great, . Can't wait to meet you there! Rich was

> > reluctant to say,

>

>

> Not so much reluctant as unsure of who might be there given the

holidays

> and all.

> I suspect the turnout may be large as the topic is supposed to be on

post

> op plastic surgery.

>

>

>

Yes, I agree --- it will be a BIG meeting! Get there early, man to

even get a seat! LOL I remember a meeting where they literally ran

out of room... so many people (many pre-ops coming for information).

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: 198 lbs/bmi 28/size sweet 16 but squeezin' into a 14!

[Guest guest]

> There is nothing secret about this group that I know of.

> As far as I know the only thing required to join is that you are

post op.

> If I'm not mistaken the requested info is only a means of helping

others

> in the group to identify each other in terms of the who what when

and how

> much category.>>>>

Hi, Rich: I don't think it's 'secretive', but if it's invitation-only

then it will be more difficult for pre-ops (and post-ops) to even gain

access to the site unless they get actively 'invited' from someone on

the list. I experienced problems with the process because they sent

the questions and then, when I tried to send the answers back to the

address they listed, it bounced back because I wasn't 'registered' (I

am registered on Yahoo in general, just not to that group). So, I

sent individual e-mails and hopefully those got through and this can

be straightened out.

I would think that more effort would be made to inform pre-ops and

post-ops about the group's existence.. I know that it was mentioned in

the past at meetings and this may be the one main way that people find

out about it (after all, it is meant to be a 'link' to the meetings at

Mt. Sinai and an extension of such). I just think that a lot of

people could potentially fall through the cracks so to speak and not

participate when they could really use or want a more 'local' or

'specific' support group.

> The meetings for the most part have lightened up considerably. Thank

God.

> Anytime a large group comes together there is bound to be dissension

> amongst the ranks as to how things should be handled. New york being

New

> York there are always going to be some strong personalities in the

room.

> Rather than get upset about the whole thing I just kinda sit back

and

> laugh at the whole thing. If it gets to be to much then I leave. It

has

> never come to that and more often than not I walk away feeling good

about

> what I have learned at the meeting.>>>>

Well, I'm glad things have cooled down somewhat... I attended when the

group was just starting to become more 'organized' or 'structured'...

it wasn't a pretty sight! LOL It has been at least 9 months since

I've attended, so I have no idea how things are being run now. I like

the idea of topics and some have sounded really interesting. It's

just been quite difficult for me to get the kids all the way up there

and arrange childcare, etc.

I think I'm up for it this month! LOL

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: 198 lbs/bmi 28/size sweet

[Guest guest]

gwen20852@... wrote:

> In a message dated 12/6/01 3:24:47 PM Eastern Standard Time, ruisha@...

> writes:

>

> > About the MtSInaiDS group... it appears that now it is

> > 'invitation only'. When I joined way back (and subsequently left the

> > group because of the constant bickering that was going on at that

> > time. As a recent post-op, it was just way tooooooo much!), there

> > wasn't any process to become a 'member' - one just signed

>

Gwen.........

We were talking about the yahoo group not the actual meeting at Mt Sinai on the

19th

Please do come to the meeting. It is very informative and fun to place faces

with the names.

> I guess I won't try to make this meeting.

> NYC MT. SINAI

> JUNE 2001

> lap BPD/DS

>

--

Best Regards,

Rich

" One good thing about music, when it hits you feel no pain "

BM

[Guest guest]

> > We were talking about the yahoo group not the actual meeting at Mt

Sinai on the

> 19th

> Please do come to the meeting. It is very informative and fun to

place faces

> with the names.

>

Yes, I was referring to the MountSinaiDS e-group (which is an

extension of the meetings and meant to supplement them) NOT the actual

meetings. The meetings are open to all preops considering surgery and

ALL post-ops. The e-group is supposed to be as well, but I think they

have increased security or something for some reason (it wasn't like

this before but the group wasn't as organized before, either).

I'm sure you could join the MtSinaiDS e-group but you *may* experience

some difficulties getting signed up due to the new setup. If your

e-mail comes back, try writing the moderators at their individual

e-mail addresses (they are provided in the initial response to sign

up).

Hope to see you there, Gwen!

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: 198 lbs/bmi 28/size sweet 16 but squeezin' into a siz

[Guest guest]

Hey , funny you should ask about Gagner's monthly meeting. I

just came home from Ren's. It was a good meeting though undoubtedly

smaller than the Mt. Sinai gatherings!

So, are those meetings just for " Gagnerettes, " or are us other folk

allowed to attend too? I may have to go to a Christmas party on the

19th, but if not, and I'm welcome, perhaps I will attend. Plastic

surgery is something I will want to learn about, no doubt! If I can

come, I'll be sure to let you know beforehand.

Anyway, hope you are feeling better. I wouldn't want nausea, and

malaise of any kind, to dampen that acerbic wit of yours! Feel

better soon!

~ D.

> >

> > In a message dated 12/6/01 1:06:40 PM, duodenalswitch@y... writes:

> >

> > << On Wednesday the 19th at 6 pm on the 5th floor is the monthly

> BPD/DS post

> > op

> > support group meeting. I think you will find some of us there.

> > >>

> >

> > Oh, yeah-- I have to go to this one! I haven't been in ages...

and

> it's on

> > plastic surgery, right?

> >

> > Hope to meet you there, (and go visit your mom, too)!

> >

> > 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: 198 lbs/bmi 28/size sweet 16 but squeezin' into size 14!

LOL

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 12/7/01 7:40:22 AM, duodenalswitch writes:

<< Yes, you bet I think you should come. What, are they gonna check

your surgery card as you walk in? Besides Ren used to work with

Gagner so there's your connnection! >>

Actually, I was interested in the NYU meetings because they are much closer

for me to attend. I went to one (it was a big production because they had

changed the location but didn't have any information about that -- I finally

was able to find out where it was)... and it turned out to be a lapband

meeting! AGH! I stayed and it was interesting but I really wanted to make

the post-op DS meeting (I guess they had switched dates but the automated

computer notice said it was a DS meeting)!

I should go to the website to find out when the meetings are because I don't

think any automated messages are in the works... Actually, I haven't received

any in quite awhile.. Perhaps they stopped doing that?

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: 198 lbs/bmi 28/size sweet 16, but squeezin' into a 14

[Guest guest]

Yes, you bet I think you should come. What, are they gonna check

your surgery card as you walk in? Besides Ren used to work with

Gagner so there's your connnection! I really hope you can come cuz

I'd LOVE to meet you. The plastic surgery topic sounds great, too.

I've already been thinking about the belt lipectomy! I'm feeling a

little better this morning. I'm sorry to say that I actually barfed

for the first time last night. Fortunately it was a more gentle barf

than those pre-op heaving ones. I think it had something to do with

hot, white bread and butter? I only had a couple bites, but maybe

that was enough to do me in? I'm going back to a more gentle diet

today.

Love ya,

> > >

> > > In a message dated 12/6/01 1:06:40 PM, duodenalswitch@y...

writes:

> > >

> > > << On Wednesday the 19th at 6 pm on the 5th floor is the

monthly

> > BPD/DS post

> > > op

> > > support group meeting. I think you will find some of us there.

> > > >>

> > >

> > > Oh, yeah-- I have to go to this one! I haven't been in ages...

> and

> > it's on

> > > plastic surgery, right?

> > >

> > > Hope to meet you there, (and go visit your mom, too)!

> > >

> > > 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: 198 lbs/bmi 28/size sweet 16 but squeezin' into size 14!

> LOL

[Guest guest]

Dear ,

A nice warm salty pretzel lured me in very early on post-op. I took a

few small bites and it was bliss. Then, I had a " stuck " feeling and

I took a few sips of lemonade. That little piece of pretzel must

have blown up and expanded in my brand spanking new small tummy and

all I wanted to do was barf to relieve the pain. I was in Costco

trying to heave in a small brown paper bag. Eventually, the

pretzel " glob " passed through and I had relief. I waited a few

months before I tried hot pretzel again.

Jodi

230/148 (-82 lbs)

Lap BPD/DS

4/26/01

Dr. Ren, NYU, NYC

>Fortunately it was a more gentle barf than those pre-op heaving

ones. I think it had something to do with hot, white bread and

butter? Love ya, >

[Guest guest]

Poor girl! At Costco, no less! When I was in NYC I saw all of these

wonderful street vendors with hot pretzels, hot dogs, roasted nuts,

fruits, vegetables, etc. It was very hard passing it up mentally.

OK, so I'm a slow learner. When instructions say " no white bread for

the first few weeks " maybe I should obey? Nah, not me. I gotta push

and push and push until I puke! Oh well.

Best,

> Dear ,

>

> A nice warm salty pretzel lured me in very early on post-op. I took

a

> few small bites and it was bliss. Then, I had a " stuck " feeling

and

> I took a few sips of lemonade. That little piece of pretzel must

> have blown up and expanded in my brand spanking new small tummy and

> all I wanted to do was barf to relieve the pain. I was in Costco

> trying to heave in a small brown paper bag. Eventually, the

> pretzel " glob " passed through and I had relief. I waited a few

> months before I tried hot pretzel again.

>

> Jodi

> 230/148 (-82 lbs)

> Lap BPD/DS

> 4/26/01

> Dr. Ren, NYU, NYC

>

>

> >Fortunately it was a more gentle barf than those pre-op heaving

> ones. I think it had something to do with hot, white bread and

> butter? Love ya, >