Weight loss

Oh Laura...I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I lost my mother in
99' and I miss her still so very much, more every day it seems, I
wish she could have seen the baby (my first grandchild) and I wish
she could have been here with me when I have my surgery. There are
so many memories for you to cherish, I'm sure, of your father, hold
those very close in your heart and he will never be too far away.
Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you - if you
just need to talk, please let me know.
Love,
Connie

Kathy J and Chris T where have you 2 been hiding??? Please let me here from you!!
How about you Sandy how have you been ???????????? Kathy you going to the next 6 mac meeting at the Mexican resturant????? I hope so!!!! How about you Sandy???
How was yalls Easter???? take care, Kristy

I've been missing you too :-( My puter at home is still giving me

~~~~~Hello to all ~~~~
Wanted to wish everybody a Happy Easter even though its another rainy and yucky day!!!!! Hope everyone is doing good!!!!!
I weighed this am and I've lost 159 lbs!!!! It will be 8 months on Monday April 1st no fools either lol............. Love to all Kristy Brooks

Terri .... thanks so much for letting us know you have heard from
Christy. I've been so worried about her, however, expected to hear
that she's doing well. It's a relief to know that. I found myself
lifting her up in prayer daily since I could not hear from her.
Please let her know she is in my thoughts and prayers if you speak
with her again!
Thanks!
Connie

Hi everyone,
I am new to this list. I live in Huntsville and am hoping to have
the WLS soon. By that I mean by July. I have already been approved
and so has my husband. We are now in a waiting game from the doctor
to first get a consultation and then schedule the surgery. I have
been doing a lot of research at the www.obesityhelp.com website and
find that I am addicted to it and am very very impatient to have the
surgery. I hope to find alot of support here and an outlet for
questions that I may have over the coming months.......Thanks...

Hey Tim,
I love the ideal of a spring fling up at Oak Mt. What a wonderful
way to get to know everyone. I personally love the outdoors. The
sounds of laughing children and adults enjoying each others company.
The aroma of BBQ pits burning, what a great way to spend a day. I
would be willing to help out in any way I could be useful. Just
point me in the right direction and I will get right to it....
I hope everyone has a wonderful and happy Easter. God Bless You All.
Hugs--POP TART ( MARIE )

This is an update on Christy Wells (surgery March 18th). I spoke
with her Friday and she was doing well. She is having alittle
problem with food. Like everyone else she will just have to listen
to her body and it will tell her how much and when. She sounds great
and she has been walking which is great. I just wanted everyone to
know how she is, her computer is down and she can't post at this time.
Happy Easter everyone.
Terri Hyatt

Hi everyone! How are y'all doing? I am feeling so great and I am having the time
of my life! First of all, I've almost lost 100 lbs. and that is so amazing to
me! Also, I've applied to UAB and already gotten in, but I also applied to
Auburn and hopefully I'll get in and live with one of my best friends from high
school! I am so excited! I'm going to get to go to college with a new body and a
new life! I can hardly wait!!! I know that it doesn't seem like a lot, but it is
so great to me! And I get to speak at the Saturday meeting in April on April
20th so everyone please come! I want as many people there as possible! If you
know me, you know that I love to talk and it's so exciting for me to be able to
speak at one of our meetings! I have so much to share and I can't wait! Welp, I
hope everyone is doing well and I can't wait to see everyone really soon! Have a
great night!
~Kristen Burks~

After today, I can tell y'all three things.
1: When your wife tells you to let her "run in" WalMart to pick up some
trailmix on the way to the lake, DON'T! My 8:AM "on the water" goal
turned into a 10:AM and they were out of boats for the upper lake, and
we got the next to last one on the lower lake kinda thing.
2: When you have two boats, equipped with the latest in high tech
electronic sonar, capable of documenting a shrimp pass gas at depth of
600', and they cruise up and down every square inch of the lake for 7
hours, and you only "see" three fish, then there ain't no fish!
3: Men with sunburns and no fish can still smile when they have their

Hi all, just had to share this.
I dragged Wes out Yard Saleing this morning. There weren't that many
to choose from, but I still love to go. We were in this one and he
came up and asked me if I found anything I liked, I told him I really
like this sweater, but it is too big for me. Wow that is strange to
say, normally it was always everything is to small. We got a big
kick out of that.
We are avid yard sales people and love to go to them, I never really
found plus size clothes at them before. Now of a sudden that is all
we find.
Oh well, I did get me some Auburn shorts, so the trip was all worth
it. We even found Wes a 3x shirt at a estate sale and a friend of
mine a Ab Doer. She kept wanting me to sell her mine. NO WAY (even
though I have only been on it a couple of times) LOL
Didn't find Barkley anything, but he had fun riding around with us.
Now we are off to Kmart to see what goodies they have there. We need
to buy them out of those 3x pants for Wes. LOL
Talk to you all later, and I hope you have a wonderful Easter!!
Lisa
-52 since 12/11/02

My puter at home is sick with a virus :-(, so I had to wait till I
could read all the posts this morning at work!
All the pounds lost, inches lost and the "atmosphere" is just
awesome! I'm looking forward to the meeting tonight....and it looks
like I'll be bringing my grandbaby with me - she's visiting for a
couple of days! So......I'm glowing!
Take care all, hope to see many at the meeting tonight!
Love,
Connie

Kim, -71 is great. You are doing so well. Congratuations and keep losing.
Arlene

Does anyone know how to get intouch with Christy Wells? I saw her on
Tuesday (after her surgery) as she was getting her first meal, she
was hoping to go home that evening. I know her computer was down so
I can't e-mail her. If anyone knows how to get in touch with her I
would really like to hear from her to see how she is.
Terri Hyatt

I have my first appointment with Dr. Schmitt on April 3, I am very
excited (and a little nervous) can someone give me some advise on
what to expect? This really would help me to be prepared.
Thanks, Beth

You are doing great! 74 pounds gone forever is wonderful. You be good to yourself.

Arlene

You should be proud of that scar and of yourself. You are doing great.
Keep it going.
Arlene

Wow, Kim. I was wrong - - not -71 but -90. That is even better!
Arlene

Hi,
I just wanted to let you all know I have a surgery date: April 23! Boy, I'm
excited but also very scared. I have even been having anxiety attacks. Any
of the rest of you experince that?
Marilyn Miller

Hello to All, I have been lurking a lot lately. It has been busy here on the farm. We have fillies, colts, baby turkeys and chickens, plus a new family member for ten weeks from Thailand. Champ is 14 and wanted to see what America is really like.

Now for my question: did any of your physicians tell you never to eat oranges or drink OJ with pulp? I seldom eat oranges, but just as soon at that NEVER-word entered the picture I wanted one.

Just wondering what you were told.

Arlene

-61 since 11-29-01

I finally found one of my good lists. Who all wanted a copy?
Tim.

Laura's father will be at Jefferson Memorial this afternoon TUE at
5:00PM till 8:00PM I panicked thought her post was a MONDAY post. I
am sorry for any confusion I may have created ty
MULE

Please whipser a prayer for Laura Colley and her family. Her father
passed away suddenly from a massive heart attack Sunday afternoon. I
got all this info late. He was at Jefferson Memorial at Trussville
and will be buried in Family Cemetary at 100PM today That is In
Springville. I Am sorry for the late post but if I get down there in
Time I will sign for us as a group. Whew I will loose so weight today
lol.
Dave
Mule

Hello all
I missed you guys so much tonight but, with us moving and all it just wasn't possible for me to attend. Wes says he is going to kick me out for not showing up But, I think he is just kidding. You are kidding aren't you? So what did I miss? You know me I have to know what all went on while I wasn't there. Any big milestones? What about you Joy how are you doing so far? I really missed seeing you and Tim. Was there a big crowd? Give me details!!!! LOL
Love,
Robin Connell
Sorry I wasn't there to show my scar.

Oh, Peg! I was out walking yesterday and just became very aware of how many of
my aches and pains are completely gone. It is amazing. My heels no longer are
sore and achey. The lower back pain is completelly gone. My shoulder pain has
vanished. I feel better than I have felt in twenty years.
I can walk for long distances without looking for a resting place. I don't
have to have the cart to lean on in WalMart now. I have more energy and just
in general feel so much better. As I say, this is amazing after onlly 60
pounds being gone.
I guess the rapid weight loss made my body relax and just feel better.
Arlene

I am 3 days post-op and doing fine. I have only made it to one group meeting but hope to attend more in the future. Yolanda, I'm sorry to have missed the Saturday meeting and getting to meet you and Ron. Dr. Laws did my surgery on Tuesday Morning and I went home Wednesday Afternoon, unbelieveable. The gas they blow you up with is just awful. We need to invent a way to get it all out before stitches/steristrips happen. I actually got on the scales this morning and this no-eating thing blew my mind, I had lost 10 pounds (I know it was all water) but to see the scales drop that much made it easier to deal with the first hunger pain I had today. I probably will not make Monday night unless I get a bad case of cabin fever. Hope to meet you all again real soon.

Darleen Hyatt

leenleen150 (my goal)

(Not kin to Terri, that I know of) Terri, e-mail me and let's see if there is a connection, my husband's people are from South Carolina and Fayette, Alabama.

Ya'll write soon as I am stuck here for now!

Hello Everyone!! My name is Beth Morris and I am new to the support
group. I have been to two support group meetings and they both have
been wonderful. Thank you Rona for doing such a great job!! I have my
first appointment with Dr. Schmitt on April 3 and I can't wait!!
I just wanted to introduce myself and tell everybody that I look
forward to getting to know all of you!!
P.S. Thank you Connie for all of your help and web links!! :o)

Hi Everybody,my name is Peggy Atkisson. I am a 48 year old widow and
I want to become part of your wonderful family. I am waiting on my
surgery date with Dr. Clements at UAB and have attended one support
group meeting and also a seminar with Dr. Miles and Dr. Schmidt. I am
so thankful to all of you at Faces for all the love and encouragement
you so willingly share with one another. I have learned so much about
how we are all so much alike in our feellings and thoughts. I can
relate to so many of you. Giving God the glory is what it is all
about. The only family I have in Alabama is my 24 year old daughter
so I need you guys desperately. She is my Angel and supports me 150%
in my decision on the wls. I am excitedly awaiting the support group
meeting on Monday the 25th so that I can meet some of you in person.
You are all in my prayers, Peggins

I think I finally figured out how to post....I wanted to share
another milestone, since at the meeting on Saturday we were
sharing....I teach at a middle school and yesterday beside our sign
in sheet was our annual field day t-shirt order. It has always been
placed right beside our sign in sheet near the end of the year for
the whole gang to see your t-shirt size. I didn't wait until the
last day to sign it this time, instead I filled it out as an "XL"--no
more 3X or 4X for me! It felt great!

Hey Guys,
I'm Kim Viars, and I am at the very beginning of my journey. I was
at the meeting on Saturday, on the front row, with Kathy J. It was
great to get a feel for everything and hear everybody's milestones.
Michelle, it was especially good to hear your story. Encouraging to
know that even in the instances of challenges, your decision would
remain the same. The expressions of thanks for the support in the
room were not altogether necessary... I sensed it immediately. I'm
happy to be a part of such a great "team"!
3 weeks into my obsession... reading everything that I can find...
talking to everyone that will answer questions... ready to to it
tomorrow!
Was encouraged last week to go ahead and make a consultation
appointment just to get on the list. Got an appointment with Dr
Schmidt on April 5th. Miscommunication resulted in me not being aware
of the seminar on Saturday morning.... that's right... appointment
canceled... no appointment until after I attend the seminar... next
one scheduled is not until May 18th!! Pretty early for
disappointment, huh? Thinking that screaming is a definite
possibility. Any suggestions for a "quick fix"? (o:
Already look forward to reading the posts. You guys are really
inspirational!
All the best,
Kim

Hi Everyone- Brenda Jones again!
My husband is still against WLS, but my mother-in-law
and my family are being supportive. My mother-in-law
is concerned about the doctors who do this. Before I
make a commitment, she wants me to check out different
doctors. Can anyone tell me your experiences. I need recommendations.
Thanks
BJ

Hi everyone. This is Vicki Hildebrand. Some of you know me and know
that I've been approved and am waiting for a date. Well I have to
say that I'm needing some big ole prayers right now. I'm just about
to lose my job and the stress is worse than I've ever experienced in
my life. I'm praying that I get a date soon because if I lose my job
before the surgery date then I'll have to cancel it. It's not the
insurance - COBRA can take care of that - it's the fact that I have
to get another job immediately and no one is going to hire me just to
allow me to take several weeks off for surgery.
I'm a single mother of a teenager and all of the responsibility is on
me. Just like nearly everyone in the support group, we live paycheck
to paycheck and there is very little money to fall back on. I think
everything piling on me at one time has just become more than I can
bear. I've worked so hard and waited so long to get this surgery and
now I'm terrified that if I don't get a date soon I'll never have it
done.
I'm asking for everyone to please pray for my situation. I know
everyone has problems but I just need a little help and the best way
I know to get it is to ask for it. Also, if anyone hears of any jobs
out there for Executive Assistant or Graphic Designer, please let me
know.
Thank you all for being such good friends. I don't think I would
have made it this far without the understanding, love, and support
from all of you.

Hello All
As i sit here pondering, I am not sure if it is depression,anxiety or
trapped gas. I was mulling over how WLS is by many called a roller
coaster ride. When you think about it I guess it is rightly called a
rollercoaster ride.
When you crawl on that baby the first time, you experience a wide
variety of emotions. You are happy and content when you are strapped
in. Then the anxiety sets in because of the unknown. Your heart
starts racing as you climb that first hill and then the fear sets in
as you top the hill. Oh boy now it is terror as you plunge down. Now
joys sets in as you realize you are alive. As the coaster moves
on ,you experience all the same emotions over again and again till
the
ride has come to a hault.
I guess I am somewhere just over the first hill in my ride.
When you contrast this with the carousel all you do is sit on a pony
and go in circles and thats no fun anymore. By the way i do not know
how to spell carousel so any of you English teachers please forgive
me along with the othe grammatical errors. I am also to lazy to look
it up.
I am glad I got in line to ride this coaster and I am thankful that i
met so many nice people who have ridden or are waiting to ride. It is
nice to have some others who can be excited and share this ride with
you. Faces you guys and gals are great.
Hey and if you other guys are listening and you like to go round and
round that is fine to. Just be happy!
Well I do not usually get deep but maybe the gas will pass.
THanks for all your posts
Dave Odom
May 14th 2002

I was at the seminar and support group meeting this past Saturday. I
hope you don't mind that I've joined your group. :) I really enjoyed
both meetings. I especially enjoyed hearing all those success
stories. Michelle, you did a good job on your talk too. I'm glad I
was there to hear it. I want to hear both sides. Praise God that
you survived to tell us! Rona, thanks so much for all the work you
put into those seminars and support group.
Some of you might remember me. We sat in the front and my husband
was with me and my two girls, ages 9 and 7. We called our insurance
and asked that "specific" question about coverage, and our insurance
said that they covered it but they had to have medical records from
the doc. So, I made my first appointment for May 10th. I'm really
excited. Anyway, I just wanted to say hello and introduce myself a
little.
Shelly Efird

I have a question about calories. If you drink a couple of protein
drinks a day, that gives you at least 240 calories. Then if you eat
150 calories at 3 meals that gives you a good bit of calories.
Should I be worried about to many calories? I know at this point I
don't eat 150 calories per meal because I am a new post op, but I
will one day.
Does anyone have any suggestions for me?
Terri

I visited with Christy last night - she looked GREAT! She was alert
and feeling pretty good except for a little sick at her stomach. She
had already been up walking 3 times!
It was very encouraging for me to see her doing so well so soon, and
I'm certainly happy for her!
Love,
Connie

Rona,
Please tell Wade that he did a wonderful job Saturday finding chairs
for everyone. What a crowd, it was a wonderful turn out!! Pure Wade
did work up a sweat. I saw those sweat beads across his brow as he
ran back and forth across the room setting up the chairs he was able
to round up. Just how many places did you have to raid Wade to find
all those chairs? ( lol )
Also, I think it is so wonderful to see your husband so actively
involved in this fantastic group. You and Wade make a wonderful
pair. Both of you put 100% of your hearts and souls into making the
group the wonderful success it is. I know you put countless hours
into making the group what it is and I just wanted to let you and all
the people involved like Wes and others who volunteer so much of
their time to help all of us..I truly consider all of you lifelong
friends, great people who I will never forget. Maybe after I reach
the other side I can be of some help also..I would love to be
involved in this wonderful group..
Hugs & Love--Avis Marie

I am looking forward to this meeting. My daughter will be out for
spring break, so I am going to try to be there. I would love more
time to mingle and meet everyone. I always have lots of questions to
ask as well..Thank goodness for all you experienced post-ops with all
your vast knowledge. It is so helpful and reassuring to me to have
all the suggestions re: protein and calcium, etc. I have a list
already started made up from posts from all of you. I have also
passed along some of this wonderful information to other friends of
mine who do not belong to a support group but have had the WLS
surgery. I just wanted to express my gratitude to each and everyone
of you for all the support you have given me and all the others as
we have started our own journeys to the other side. It means so
much to have so many supporters cheering us on..
Rona, you looked absolutely beautiful Saturday. Your hair is so
pretty and thick again. I came home and bragged on you to my
husband. When I told him about all the weight loss the post-ops
totaled up to, his mouth fell open. He was amazed by the number!! I
loved the look on his face. He had told me the other day I was big
boned and would never be small again even with the surgery. So if I
appeared down to anyone Saturday that was why.. But Im Gonna Show Him-
-He Will Be Eating His Words I Can Guarantee You That..LOL
Hugs & Love To All-Avis Marie AKA-POP TART

Wes,
Hey dont forget me on the name of the calcium that you take is... K
Thanks Kristy

Dave,
It was good to put a face with the name. Glad I finally got to meet you in
person at the meeting.
Chan

Dave,
I was wondering when is your WLS date??
I couldnt really hear that well at Saturdays meeting I left right after you stood up!!! I had to be someplace I wanted to stay!!!Let me know ok!!! Thanks Kristy

I am so glad the egroup is back up and running. It was weird going two whole days with everybody. The Meeting Saturday was wonderful. If you missed it shame on you you missed a good one. LOL I learned a lot about my sagging stuff from the plastic surgeon. Then 6 Mac meeting was really good. It was nice being able to forego all the standard preop questions and get to the issues that we were currently having. So when you hit that 6 month point you have something really to look forward to.
Love,
Robin Connell
Wanna See My Scar?

Hello, Everyone,
At the meeting on Sat there was some discussion on products that help
with burping (at both ends, LOL). Could someone remind me what we
were told. I have a friend who needs this info. The product that I
need the name on is the one that was in the "little bottle" that was
like $9 or $10 per bottle...not the Beano types.
Thanks,
Reba

I wanted to commend you, Michelle, on your courage and your testimony
Saturday night. You touched my heart. I wish I could have had the
opportunity to meet your personally, but with so many people to talk
with after the meeting, I lost track of you.
If you can say, after all you went through, that you would do it
again, that is a great encouragement to all of us pre-ops!
Congratulations on your weight loss, and thank you for sharing your
story with us.
Also...to everyone here....please remember Christy Wells. Her
surgery is today. I have not been able to speak with any of her
family yet today, but I will be going by the hospital this afternoon
and will post to let everyone know how she is doing.
Love,
Connie

We would like to remind you of this upcoming event.
Support Group meeting
Date: Monday, March 25, 2002
Time: 5:30PM - 9:00PM CST (GMT-06:00)
This is our week night meeting. We do not have a special guest
speaker but we do have a large question and answer session.

Hi Rona, I just wanted to take a minute and thank you for all that
you do for us! The meeting Saturday was wonderful, as usual! You do
a great job, and I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate
you.
Love,
Connie

TLC (The Learning Channel) is having a special on URBAN LEGENDS on
Tuesday night at 7:pm central. They will explore a lot of the internet
stories as well. I really liked the one about "If a cute blonde offers
you a drink" and you wake up in a hotel room in a bathtub full of ice
with a sign on the wall for you to call 911 because they stole one of
your kidney's. But I will give hoaxes and urban legends credit for one
thing, they do make you think.
Tim.

Hi you all! After you read this from CNN, you will now know to stand UP
before you flush the potty the next time you fly! Can you imagine the
thoughts that ran through this poor woman's mind as she sat there, with
the toilet trying to suck her inside out? I can see the lawsuit now...
WOMAN AFRAID TO PEE EVER AGAIN AFTER BEING MOLESTED BY AIRCRAFT TOILET!
And after being "vacuumed" out for two hours, she might not ever have to
pee again anyway!
If the woman who burned herself on the Micky D's coffee got 7 million,
just think what never being able to pee again would be worth? I wonder
if she's single...
Tim.
Jet passenger's transatlantic toilet trauma
January 22, 2002 Posted: 4:30 PM HKT (0830 GMT)
OSLO, Norway -- A female passenger on a Scandanavian Airways flight has
filed a complaint to the airline after she was stuck to the plane's
toilet for two hours.
The passenger, an American who did not wish to be identified, apparently
flushed the toilet before she got up and was held fast to the seat by
its powerful vacuum system.
The woman filed the complaint after her ordeal on a Boeing 767 flight
last year, the Norwegian VerdensGang newspaper reported on its Web site.
It was only after the plane touched down in New York that the woman was
able to be freed, the report said.
"She could not get up by herself and had to sit on the toilet until the
flight had landed so that ground technicians could help her get loose,"
a Scandanavian Airways official told Reuters news agency.
"She was stuck there for quite a long time."

There was something important I forgot to say yesterday and that is Thank You to everyone in the group...when I was in the hospital...I knew there were many of you praying for me and my family and it meant so much to me ...I can't tell you guys how much it means to have people that care. I especially want to thank Rona, Wade, Wes and Lisa...they were there at the hospital...sitting with my family in the ICU waiting room...comforting them. I will never forget how special you made me feel...just by being there. <laughing

Love to all and God Bless,

Michelle

Dr. Miles problem child :)

HEY EVERYONE A DEAR FRIEND OF MINE IN GEORGIA SENT THIS TO ME. I WANTED TO SHARE IT WITH YOU--IT DOES HAVE SOME TRUTHS TO REAL FRIENDSHIPS.....
HUGS---POP TART

I fully understand Sandy. Did you ever see the documentary that HBO did
on tornado's that included the OG F6? They too called it an F6 and
documented the never before seen damage patterns. It was indeed a
MONSTER! There should be a book or two in that one, hint-hint.
Tim.

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once you've occupied "common ground" with a tornado, present or past
tense, you'll never want to meet one in person.<<<<<<<
As a paramedic from years back and having worked the palm sunday tornado in
Goshen and Ohatchee I never wanna be in one. Would love to chase one,
however. Idea, scary I know, FACES storm chasin' team....LOL
Randy
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Should I bring my stuff for the Goodie Bags to tomorrow's meeting? Will that be okay?
Angela Waites

Oak Mountain was a flop as far as fishing went, but Joy and I did have a
nice lunch together, and we were outside, sucking in some fresh air, so
all in all, it was a "good" trip.
Today looks mucho better! It's 7:45am right now, "sleeping beauty" has
her anchors firmly planted in the bed, but a cold glass of water applied
rapidly usually overcomes that obstacle. Yes, I will catch heck, but
for a good fishing trip, I'll face the "music". Besides, if she flaps
her lips too much and I haven't caught any fish, I may just stick a hook
in one of those flapping lips and throw her butt in the fish basket.
62 degrees and no fog means a much better "start" on the day than
yesterday! Keep you fingers crossed and look for the picture soon I hope!
Tim.

~~~~~RONA~~~~~~
HELLO SWEETIE!!!
DID WADE GET ALL YOUR CLEANING DONE????? SEND HIM MY WAY I'VE GOT A TON OF THINGS FOR HIM TO CLEAN HERE......YOU ARE SO LUCKY TO HAVE A NICE GUY LIKE HIM !!!!! :) YOU DESERVE IT TOO...... NEW KIA AND CLEANING YOUR HOUSE HEY HE NEEDS A HUBBY OF THE YEAR AWARD !!!
~~~~ WHAT I WAS GONNA ASK YOU WAS DID YOU GET A HOLD OF THE MARKETING PLACE TO GET THAT PIC SENT TO YOU AND THEN WES GET IT AND MAKE ME A COPY?????? JUST GONNA CHECK CAUSE WHILE I WAS IN B'HAM ON SATURDAY I WAS GONNA TRY AND FIND A KINKO'S TO GET ME A BUTTON MADE... LET ME KNOW IF YOU GOT IT AND WHERE THE CLOSEST KINKO'S IS THANKS A MILLIONS YOU REALLY ARE A LIFESAVER!!!!
HAVE A HAPPY DAY AND I'LL SEE YOU SATURDAY!!!!! LOVE YA KRISTY

Randy, have you ever heard James Spann speak in public? I was at a luncheon
where he was the guest speaker - - he was wonderful. Told stories and gave
tips for over an hour and left the crowd wanting more. He is a gifted
speaker. Nice person too!
Arlene
-56 since 11-29-01

"What Sex Is Your Computer?"
A language instructor was explaining to her class that in French, nouns
unlike their English counterparts, are grammatically designated as
masculine or feminine.
"House," in French, is feminine-"la maison."
"Pencil," in French, is masculine-"le crayon."
One puzzled student asked, "What gender is computer?"
The teacher did not know, and the word wasn't in her French dictionary.
So for fun she split the class into two groups appropriately enough, by
gender and asked them to decide whether "computer" should be a masculine
or feminine noun.
Both groups were required to give four reasons for their recommendation.
The men's group decided that computers should definitely be of the
feminine gender ("la computer"), because:
1. No one but their creator understands their internal logic
2. The native language they use to communicate with other computers is
incomprehensible to everyone else
3. Even the smallest mistakes are stored in long-term memory for
possible later retrieval
4. As soon as you make a commitment to one, you find yourself spending
half your pay check on accessories for it.
The women's group, however, concluded that computers should be
masculine ("le computer"), because:
1. In order to get their attention, you have to turn them on;
2. They have a lot of data but they are still clueless
3. They are supposed to help you solve problems, but half the time they
ARE the problem
4. As soon as you commit to one, you realize that if you'd waited a
little longer, you could have gotten a better model.
The Women Won!

Randy...you asked what time it starts.....3:00 pm! Hope to see you
there!
2 people that have contacted me within the last week are planning to
come to the meeting...and PopTart is gonna come and let us all meet
her!
Hey Christy W. - we're still on for the after meeting "pre-op
Christy" celebration, right? I hope so...I'm really looking forward
to it!
Love to all,
Connie

YOU HAVE ALREADY
LOST EXACTLY WHAT MY 13 YR. OLD DAUGHTER WEIGHS<<<<<<<<<<
Avis:
Yup, I've lost a backstreet boy.....
Amy:
Powder calcium citrate is at St. John's Nurtition in Oxford, right behind
Dillards. If ya want some let me know and I'll pick it up and bring it to a
meeting. Isn't there a meeting Saturday? What time does it start?
Randy
rlogle@...
www.geocities.com/rogle32/
ICQ #: 34470419
AOL IM Username: rlogleeln
Open RNY 9/26/01: 134 lbs gone forever.
Broadband: True Quality of Life.

Tim,
you don't have to worry about me sneaking up on you fishin' today.
Me & Granma Peg invaded Dr. Vines office today. Poor office staff may never be
the same! lol
Granma Peg,
How did your visit go? Did you give them heck also, lol
Chan

BTW, doctors are human too and can be mislead<<<<<<
Tru Dat.
rlogle@...
www.geocities.com/rogle32/
ICQ #: 34470419
AOL IM Username: rlogleeln
Open RNY 9/26/01: 134 lbs gone forever.
Broadband: True Quality of Life.

According to the folks at Fox 6 Weather Central
(http://www.wbrc.com/weather/7day.shtml), the forecast for this weekend
still, is looking like one big, WET limp noodle. So unless that forcast
changes between now and Friday, I think we better pass on trying an
impromtu cookout, get together, kite flying, crappie bobbing,
watermellon tossin', and 1st Annual Run Nekid Through The Woods party.
The good news is I think Joy and I will have perfect fishing weather
tomorrow! I'm really gonna miss that "1st Annual Run Nekid Through The
Woods" part though, I was really looking forward to that being the
highpoint of my month.
Tim.

As of 7:AM Thursday morning, it is still only 45 degrees, and since I am
infinitely wise, I know better than to try to drag a post WLS redhead
out on the water because I simply don't have enough ears to listen to
all of the "It's so cold" comments that she can hurl out of her ruby red
lips. So, I headed off to the mini-storage unit after dropping our
Daughter, Caitlin off at school and retrieved my 14lb "crab claw"
anchor, my Hummingbird Wide 100 portable fish finder, my fish basket,
my broke down and tow up MotorGuide trolling motor and my Plano
"trolling" minnow bucket. AND I checked the bank of 3 deep cycle
trolling motor batteries that have been "buddy" charging for the last 24
hours and they "indicate" a full charge. Got the samiches fixed, the
cooler loaded, Joy's still snoring in the bed, and I'm playing on "Mr.
Puter". But, Irondale is socked in with this really weird fog cloud,
very dense and wet enough you have to run your wipers in the car. So I
figure whenever I wake her up, she'll just look out the window, see the
fog bank and get back in the bed. I fully expect to be on the water by
noon, or whenever James Span say's the magic words of "70 degrees".
Wish me luck, and send pry bars too!
Tim.

You are doing so well. Keep moving and that gas will go away.

Arlene

If anyone else get's the Digest version of the e-mails then I have to
apoligize. When I've been replying to a message I just hit reply and had
forgotten about the original message being included, so each time I've been
sending like 25 messages along with my post's. Sorry.
Randy
rlogle@...
www.geocities.com/rogle32/
ICQ #: 34470419
AOL IM Username: rlogleeln
Open RNY 9/26/01: 134 lbs gone forever.
Broadband: True Quality of Life.

Hello all,
I had my LAP band procedure yesterday in Dalton,GA and was home today
by noon. Was really not as bad as my gallbladder sugery two years
ago. Although, the gas is starting to move into the shoulders which
is not very comfortable.
I am sure I will be able to attend the meeting on Saturday and look
forward to meeting all you guys.
Helen

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<<<<<<<some milk is okay, I wouldn't recommend drinking a lot (even to get
your
calcium in). It's very high in sugar and will probably slow your weight
loss
down. You are better off taking the pill form of calcium<<<<
Okay, yall know I'd have to comment on this. Some nutritionist and surgeons
still recomend the drinking of milk for the calcium. Where we, RNY'ers, are
bypassed we can't absorb the calcium or protein from milk. We do, however
absorb all the sugar. I hope this get's posted, you need to know this. This
is not opinion, it is fact. You can not absorb calcim carbonate in any form,
pill or any other. You need calcium citrate. Never take it with iron or
thyroid med's. You can take it with vitamin D and/or boron to help with
absorption. If you have problems with the pill form's, they are very large,
then try the powder form. Osteoporosis is a big problem after rapid and
large weight loss. If you want to be tested for osteoporosis you need a bone
scan, not just a blood test. Calcium carbonate will give you great blood
level's but bad bone density. Just some information for ya on calcium.
Randy
rlogle@...
www.geocities.com/rogle32/
ICQ #: 34470419
AOL IM Username: rlogleeln
Open RNY 9/26/01: 134 lbs gone forever.
Broadband: True Quality of Life.

Congratulations to Connie! I am sure that the time will FLY by! You have a
lot to learn and prepare for and June isn't that far away! Take care of
yourself and best of luck and concentrate on what the "new" you will look
like!
Best wishes,
Angela Waites
Appt. w/Dr. Schmitt 4/23/02

Ok....it's hard to believe it's going to be such a long time to wait,
but a power greater than mine knows why.....MY surgery date is JUNE
17, 2002! Dr. Miles @ MCE for those of you who didn't already know!
Pre-admission and other pre-op tests, class etc. on June 10th.
I didn't know if I could stand another support group meeting without
being able to annouce a date! Thank goodness! And....special thanks
to those of you who have "been there for me" - you know who you are!
Take care....
Connie

Hi Guys!
My name is Brenda, and I am interested in having WLS.
My doctor recommended it over a year ago, but I let my
husband talk me out of it. I am reconsidering(much to
hubby's dismay). I have read about the surgery and
recovery, but what is day to day like after surgery?
What/how much/how often do you eat? How do you get the
nutrients you need? How long were each of you away
from work? HELP!!! What to do...what to do

Just to let all know I spoke with Twila Ray by phone and she said she
was doing great was already driving. She said got tired fast but
improving everyday. She is planning to be at the meeting Sat. She had
her surgery on 3/5/ Lap
Mule

"timsuggs" <timsuggs@...
Dave, that's all the invite I need, what's fer dinner? CHAN, quick...hitch the boat! WES, you get the bait!
==========================================================
This is my life story......I always get stuck diggin' the worms......
Well just so happens I have red worms, night crawlers, hot dogs and liver all on tap in the fridge, waiting on the sunshine or at least the rain to stop.
Lisa and I went to Oak Mountain friday I caught a small bream and so did she, that was it... I had 6 catfish poles out too, no takers! Crappie are biting at Lake Purdy I hear... I am ready to go to Bibb County and catch some Crappie and Cats.... Great place to Catfish...
Dave is your Pond reasonably accessable (level area) for us old guys?
gone fishin' soon.....wanna go?
Wes

Let me try the easy approach... HA!
Try this link for the Suggs Family Mugshots.

Please comment on the attached article I put together...it's fact-based and
I would like for my family to read it. Any suggestions?
Thank you for your continued support and participation in getting everyone
healthy!!
Angela Waites
Appointment with Dr. Schmitt 04/23/01

Rona, Robin, Wes, LISA
Hi you 4 thought you might could help me !!!!! How much milk do I need to drink a day to get the calcium in??????? Or is that possible???? By just drinkin milk is that enough????? Please help me on this I know you will!!!!!
I just need to know how much a day and is that all I would have to do to get my calcium in?? Thanks again kristy

Dear Tim:
Unfortunately, I, personally, was not able to link to your pics! I don't
know if anyone has replied or not..maybe it's just me and my Internet
Explorer! Technology is GREAT!
Angela Waites
Appt. with Dr. Schmitt on 04/23/02.

Hey, Avis Marie...I never learned the Watergate, but can actually
still do the Electric Slide! LOL It will be much easier to do when
these pounds start disappearing tho! LOL I can NOT wait! LOL
Love,
Connie

Hi All! Here's the link to the Chat poll so you can voice YOUR
opinion of what day and time works best for you for a weekly chat
session. Majority rules, so no vote, no whine. And BTW, all of my
"polls" are set up to be "blind" and not show the pollers identity,
and the results are shown as an ongoing bar chart.

And for those of you that want to see what life is like in the Suggs
household, or if you've ever wondered if our offspring were good
looking or even "nermal" looking, now you can check out a small
collection of photo's I hurridly uploaded to the picture section.
Pictures include:
Joy - HRIC ("Head Red" In Charge)
Wes - 21 and still thinks he knows everything.
The Many Faces of Matt - 17, the many faces AND dresses of my fav comic.
Caitlin - 13, typical giggly 13 y/o who is love with Nsync.
And of course - ME!
Here's the link:

HEY TIM
I want you to know that the 10:00 PM chat was a huge success. I
learned many things. Robin C. and I were the only ones there. I
learned the reason I did not need a psychological evaluation. The
reason is I asked many questions and due to the fact Robin's has lost
so much weight her husband would not let me in the room with her
alone. Out of all the questions I asked I never answered one of them
so Whoopie I passed. I suggest that next time we have a chat session
we have it at 8:00 PM. THe reason are as follows. Those that have
lost alot of weight are busy at 10:00PM (lol if you no what I mean)
and those who have not are much to tired. Me I took a nap so I could
stay up.
Mule
Dave Odom

Hi Christy and all!
I am drinking a few different shakes. One all time favorite is
Pro-score 100 Chocolate. I have also been using Optimum Nutrition in
Chocolate Mint. For thrills I am using Pro Blend 55 in Mocha
Cappuccino flavor. I add about 1 or 1/2 tsp of No Sugar Added Nestle
Quick to make the chocolate flavor a little richer. I also like the
bottled stuff that Wes and Lisa sell- Isopure, I think. The apple
melon flavor tastes like a green Jolly Rancher to me.
Today I have made a point of drinking 3 protien drinks to combat the
hungries. Am I supposed to still eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner? I
have assumed so, but is that right? Will this slow down the weight
loss? I think that the added shake is helping.
My oven died so Richard and I are shopping for a new range for my
kitchen. Does anyone have good or bad recommendations for oven brands?
My husband is a great guy, but shopping for appliances with him drives
me up the wall!!!!!!!!!
I hope every one is well and happy.
Goodnight,
Patricia
7 mo. post op
open rny

OK... Rona, Robin, or anyone else that wants to answer this. I know we need protein post-op, but which brand, flavor, etc. do you guys drink/recommend? Thanks, Christy :)

Well I guess the excitement of being approved was just too much for

Hi All!
I'm so happy to report that Wadey is finally home and I am so happy about that! I've come to the conclusion that I'm just part of a team and when he's gone there's SOMETHING MISSING!! He had a fun time in Hotlanta but I think he's glad to be home too.
I'm fixing to turn in all the info on Brandon's dented and wrinkled car to the insurance company. The accident has been deemed his fault even though I don't think it is but you have to pick the battles you can win (although you never know when this little #2 Red Tornado will kick up again and dispute it some more).
Say a prayer for us - Wade was going to work in Atlanta for 2 more weeks but they've decided that he won't so we're looking at 2 weeks with no pay for him and that's a killer. (But he's decided he'll spend the time spring cleaning in the house and I can tell you that makes me one HAPPY GIRL!) Who cares if we have to live without food, phone or electricity as long as the house is spotless, right? Ha Ha He'll leave for Atlanta in 2 weeks and will only spend one week there so he's still gonna be gone but not as much.
Thanks for being so sweet and funny and supportive while Wade was gone. Bless his heart, after the 2nd wreck I called him in Atlanta and pitched a crying fit and then had to get off the phone right quick because my boys decided to act like ill-mannered hooligans and have a knock down drag out fight (litterally) in the street in front of the house. I tell ya, I felt like I was in the twilight zone that day. So anyway, Wade called me about mid-day the next day and asked me in this tiny voice "Is everything ok? I've been a little afraid to call" (don't say anything Tim!!!)
BUT ANYWAY - life is getting back to normal and I'm happy about that!!
Take care everybody!
Love,
Rona
Your Bari-Godmother (I shortened it)
#2 Red Tornado

Well, how did the chats go today. As you see we didn't make it. It
is 11:20 and we just got home, boy I am beat..
We got to the Civic center around 11:00, had to wait for a parking
place in the underground parking deck, then off to the fishing-turkey
expo, till around 4pm, then we went to the Home show, Pam & Tony came
and went with us, then we all met up with Rona and Wade and had
dinner. I am pooped, just wanted to see how things went, sorry we
missed them both. Lets do it again soon..
Lisa

Avis Marie, You are welcome! I think that is one of the greatest things about this group. We all support each other and wish each other the best. Hope to see you on the 16th.

Love, Christy :)

Welcome to the group, and you were a big milestone member also, as
you are our 100'th. Woo Hoo!!!
Glad to hear you are doing good and those lbs are just melting away.
Love ya,
Lisa

We would like to remind you of this upcoming event.
Support Group Meeting
Date: Saturday, March 16, 2002
Time: 3:00PM - 6:00PM CST (GMT-06:00)
This is our regular monthly meeting. We will be having a guest
speaker. Please contact facesofwls@... for information on
the speaker for this month.

Joy and I met a person at one of the WLS meetings we went to a few
months back and her name was Grace, she was post-op and was so happy
and upbeat. Does anyone know her, and if she hangs out here on the
WLS Funny Farm with the rest of us farm aminals. If so, "Hi Grace
from Tim and Joy"! And no, I didn't misspell animal. Regular "farms"
have animals, we, however, have aminals!
Tim.

Just wanted to let everyone know I am home. I got home tonight
(Friday) around 9pm. Thank to everyone that sent me well wishes.
Special thanks to Christy. I will post later, time to get some rest
now.
Terri Hyatt

Anyone got any News on Twila
Mule

I can't believe it. Once I started bugging them on the phone this
week they really kicked it into overdrive and gave me the big OK. I'm
so excited I can barely function. Now to get my weight down a bit and
really step up the exercise so I can have an easier time in surgery.
I'M SO HAPPPYYYYYYYYYYY

Hello All! I hope you all had a great week, and I hope you have an even better weekend. I went down to visit with Terri today and she is doing GREAT! She is ready to go home. She has had some problems with her IV's but other than that, she has done perfect! Her sweet husband, Jim was right by her side, helping out and dreaming of the fun and fabulous new future they are facing! They are both excited and I am excited for them!
OK, just wanted to let you guys know that Terri is doing WONDERFUL! Keep improving Terri, and I will see you on the 16th!
Love, Christy :)

Since I've whined and cried about my experiences the last couple of days let me
tell you something funny that happened to us at the mall last night. After
Sterling wrecked the car that Brandon had also wrecked the day before I felt
like we needed a break. So me and Brandon and Sterling loaded up and went to
the mall and met Wes and Lisa. We ate some junky food (but only a little bit)
and set off in search of a tiara. Well, we went in this one store and this
woman comes racing up to me and tells me she's not crazy. (And I'm thinking
"well I'm happy for you about this") She then takes Sterling by the arm and
brings him to me. (And I'm thinking "Oh God, what's he done now?") She smiles
sweetly and explains that she has a 17 year old son who got a duck head shirt
like Sterling had on when he was 12. It was his favorite shirt. And, even
though he was now 17 he is still wearing the size 12 duck head shirt. She
wanted to know if I'd purchased it this year and where I got it. I told her
that we'd had it for awhile. She was so dissapointed. At this point Sterling
starts taking off his shirt and is going to give it to her for her son. At
first she says "no" but you could tell she wanted to say "yes" so Sterling
insisted and she took it. (He had an undershirt on, thank goodness) Then she
wrote him a $20.00 check. I couldn't believe it. Talk about coming out
smelling like a rose. Sterling went to the mall wearing WADE'S duckhead shirt
that I bought at the THRIFT STORE for $1.48 and sold it right off his back for
$20.00. Then before we left the mall one of Sterling's friends GAVE him an
ADIDAS shirt. It was a funny ending for a very frustrating day.
Thanks for listening to me vent earlier and for being so supportive. I think
our trip to Gatlinburg in 2 weeks is going to be a MUCH NEEDED break. Whew! (By
the way who wants to keep my car wrecking teenage sons while we're gone? Hmm?
Speak up - I can't hear you!)
Love,
Rona
Your Bari-Fairy Godmother
#2 Red Tornado

Hi folks. This is my first post and I am excited about it. I had
some problems with getting signed up but all is ok now. I am 16 days
post-op and feel great. Went to Dr. Miles last Friday and had lost
19.9 lbs. I have to admit I cried, I could not believe I had
actually lost weight. I know this is the best thing I have ever done
for myself and that the surgery is designed to make us lose weight,
but when I actually saw it on the scale it had such a powerful impact
on me.
I have found my ankles again, you know, there are real bones there!!
Never thought that would happen. I am getting my strength back
slowly. I was in such bad shape before the surgery that I would
mostly sit around the house after work. Now I want to do so much and
finally my body is being freed up to be able to reach these goals.
Thanks to everyone who sent me e-mails for encourgement and all the
calls and good thoughts and prayers. I truly appreciate it.
Rona, I am wearing my pin.
Love to all.
Susan O'Malley
2-20-02 379.5
16 days 359.6

Hello All,
I want to start by saying Thanks to all who sent me well wishes and who were praying for me during my surgery and recovery..... I have not been online much since surgery but I am getting back to the computer some now.
I have big News.... Lisa got me 3XL sweat pants off the rack at k-mart and they fit good! I also found that I can buy 3 XL underwear off the rack as well.... It has been many many years since either of these were possible.... The coolest part of this is $8.49 per pair for Sweat pants....! I have paid about $35 a pair on average for 6-10XL sweats in the past and did it gladly.... I was considering going fishing tomorrow and I was thinking wow I hope I don't mess up a pair of the new pants with a fish hook or something then I said to Lisa so what if I do I can get another pair for 8 bucks! WOW thats cool...
I am going to add a picture to this e-mail and we will see if it comes through.... We took this one night before last, in the NEW 3XL pants...
Thank you all again for the calls, prayers and visits while I was in the hospital, Tim and Joy sorry I was out of it for your visit I never knew you were there other than the fact that you have pictures to prove it.. LOL I don't remember alot about the first day I chose to sleep it off that day.... Good Long Nap.....
Congrats to you all who have recently gotten dates.. If you would like them added to the web site please e-mail me at dtpgoose@... and we will get them on there for you.
Have a Super-Great Day!
Wes
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Hey everyone! I hope y'all are all doing wonderfully and I want everyone to know that you're in my thoughts and prayers, especially those of you who have has some recent tragedies! I know that the loss of a loved one can be rough and I also know that nothing anyone says can make it better! But having friends who are loving and supportive sure does make it easier! I have a favor to ask to everyone also, but it's not weight loss surgery related! My boyfriend is from Montgomery and he just recently moved to Bham! He's been looking for a job, but he's had absolutely no luck! (guess he didn't realize how hard it would be) Anyway, I would really apprectiate for all of you to pray for him and see that he gets a job! God works in mysterious ways and I'm sure He wants Jason to have a job so I know the prayers will work! Also, if any of you happen to know any places that are hiring and so forth, please tell me! Any help is welcome! Thank you all in advance! Oh yeah, almost
forgot...I'm now in a size 20 (from a size 28) and I feel wonderful! I've lost a total of 83 lbs to date and I can hardly believe it! I have some clothes (pants in talls, capri pants, a few shirts, etc.) that I would love to give to anyone who needs them! They're in sizes 22-24 and 26-28's and I know that one of you wonderful pre-ops or beginning post-ops would like to have them! They're hardly worn and are all from Lane Bryant! If the lovely clothes exchange women would, please tell me where to bring them! I'd love to help someone out! Well, I guess that's all for tonight! God Bless!
~Kristen Burks~
Surgery Nov.12, 2001
-83 lbs

Hello All! I called to check on Terri a little while ago. And she was up for talking! She is a little hoarse, and is having back pain, which is normal. Other than that, you wouldn't even know she just had surgery this morning! I am so proud of her. Terri, when you read this- know that you are still in my thoughts and prayers and that I expect a speedy recovery!
Love to all-Christy :)

99 bottles of beer on the wall, 99 bottles of beer, take one down and
pass it around, 98 members is what we had earlier today. And now we
have 99! One more and we PARTY! So, dust off your cyber party hats
and get ready to break out the Champaign!
Tim.

Hi!
I've finally gotten myself onto the e group. Congratulations to Dave
and Avis Marie on their dates. You will be soooo glad you did this!
I have also had hungry days lately. I also find that I crave carbs.
Any one else do this? Any suggestions? I have really struggled the
past few weeks because my daughter is a Brownie and we have her Girl
Scout cookie inventory here. Yesterday we sold our last box, so maybe
it will get better.
Bye!
Patricia Powell

Rona...I have some white and pink bunny ears you could use! LOL
After your TT, you could really be a bunny, ya know....so lemme know
if you wanna use them!
Love,
Connie

Look at you go Miss Amy with your -221
Congradulations!!!!!!!!!!
lisa

Chaz although we have made great strides. I know that i could (NEVER)
come close the filling the shoes of Tim. I could not even follow the
same path. Tim you are not the only one who has upset Rona. I t is
rumored that she was seeking treatment for an infection to her hinny
and mention or rather mumbled that i was the thorn that caused it. I
know that one day when i am thin and made the journey she will either
have forgotten all my whinnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnng, or forgiven me.
Dave
The Mule

Hey, I am happy to announce that Terri Hyatt had her surgery this morning and is doing fine! She is still out of it, so I didn't talk to her personally, but I am planning to call back tonight and check on her again. I hope she has a speedy recovery!
Love, Christy :)

Ok folks, I'm having one of those days!! Sometimes you just get a little gloomy
and a good cry helps, huh? Wade is out of town now (and I NEVER like that).
Brandon wrecked his car yesterday. He's fine but thinks he pulled a groin muscle
and he has a bit of glass dust in the back of his neck. The car is not too
terribly smashed but all four quarter panels are damaged and it is scratched and
scraped all the way down on both sides. The whole car will have to be painted
and quarter panels replaced which makes me wonder if they won't just total it.
And that will just SUCK!! Our insurance for two teenage boys is already $672.00
a month and with this wreck it's sure to go even higher. It was written up as
"no-fault". So yesterday I stopped by to see Wade before he left town and got
the call from Brandon about the wreck and as I was rushing home I had a flat.
Wade has my new car so I had a flat in his car.
So anyway - that's my gloomy day story and I felt like a group hug was in order.
And to top it off, Tim hasn't let me know if he's got a Tiara I can borrow. Ha
Ha!
Now that all that negativity has come out I think it's important to say that
cars can be replaced but son's can't - husbands can go out of town but they can
also come home - and tires can go flat but at least I HAVE a car to drive; some
people don't. So it wasn't such a bad day after all.
Love,
Rona
Your Bari-Fairy Godmother
#2 Red Tornado

Avis Marie! I want to congratulate you on FINALLY getting your
surgery date! I'm so happy for you and I know you are so very
excited! Please keep me posted on all the things you have to do
prior to the surgery, so I'll be prepared when I get my date! Since
I am your angel....I need to know these things!
Love,
Connie

Hello group members,
I have not posted in a while nor have I been to any meetings the past
couple of months. I have been moving and trying to get settled as
well as work out of my home.
After researching RNY, I scheduled surgery with Dr. Miles last
October. Due to the craziness in my life at the time I had to
postpone the surgery until after the end of the year. During that
time, I attended a seminar at a local hotel given by a doctor from
Dalton, Georgia who performs WLS using the adjustable band. I was
very impressed with Dr. Ponce's credentials, personality and
presentation of the data regarding the band. He has done more
procedures than any other surgeon in the US (almost 200)and actually
participated in the clinical trials before the device was approved.
I discussed this with my internist, family and friends, and decided
that the band was the better choice for me. I just don't know if I
could handle the long-term nutritional needs that go with RNY (i.e.
calcium supplements, protein requirements, possible B-12 injections).
I have also had some reservations about the permanence of the surgery.
I keep thinking about what Dr. Miles said at my first consultation,
"This is very serious surgery and you need to know what you are
getting into."
The major downside to the band is that I may not lose as much weight
and I will lose it more slowly. But I figure if I only lose 50-75
pounds instead of 100-120, it will be that much less that I have to
carry around. I know my health would improve (aching joints mostly).
And I gave up the idea of being skinny a long time ago!
I would like to continue to be part of this group because I know I
will need some support and can benefit from all WLS patients.
By the way, are there any others out there who have had the adjustable
band procedure?
Helen P.

Well, no wacky list this time, and you don't have to go any further
than the reflection in your own monitor to see one of the people on my
list. FOLKS... we're just 4 wonderful people shy of 100! I think we
need a "cybercake" and "cyberparty" when we hit the big 100. I'll
cook "cyberhamburgers" on my little "cybergrill", and we can just have
a ball! Since the weather isn't cooperating with my fishing/party
plans, we may just have to create our own weather. Either way, I
think it will be a day to celebrate! And BTW, I have 16 members over

Hey you guys, I got another warning e-mail.I don't know if it is old or a joke, but to be safe I am sending it to all of you guys. I couldn't stand the thought of something happening to any of you.
So, Tim, if it is old or fake-please let us know. Thanks-Christy :)

I have A date MAY 14th. Not as soon as i expected but it is a date. I
really wanted to tell My Angel first but i have lost her phone number
twice so. Guess she will find out.
Dave

OMG EVERYBODY I HAVE A SURGERY DATE!! I DONT CARE IF I DO HAVE TO WAIT A COUPLE OF MONTHS I HAVE A DATE..MY HEART IS RACING IM SO HAPPY..I HAVENT FELT THIS GIDDY SINCE MY FIRST DATE ......
OH YEAH THE DATE ITS- MAY 20-2002
IT'S BEEN IN MY CHART FOR OVER A WEEK OR SO-- THEY FORGOT TO CALL ME. OH WELL I FORGIVE THEM....IM TOO EXCITED TO LET ANYTHING RUIN THIS NATURAL HIGH IM ON.....PEG AND CONNIE YOUR NEXT!!!!!
LOVE & TOO MANY HUGS TO COUNT-AVIS MARIE

I need to ask...do you guys still have hungry days...cause I wake up saying...this is a hungry day...or this isn't a hungry day...my appetite has come back with a vengeance...I have found that sometimes when I think I am hungry...I am really thirsty...after so many years of eating all the time...it's hard to learn to listen to your body...Does anyone else have these problems?

Michelle

9-18-01

~~~~Wes ~~~~ Amy~~~
Just wanted to check and see how you were doing??? I hope really good.....I talked to Chris Thomason today and she said she was still needing everyone prayers ... She said today was her first day back since her mom passed away ..And things were so hard ...Guys this SWEET ANGEL has hd it so rough in the past 2 weeks.. Her step mother passed away this past weekend as well so she really needs our prayers .....This really is so tragic for her... She is such a sweet person..... THANKS EVERYBODY IN ADVANCE!!! I KNOW THAT SHE CAN COUNT ON THIS GROUP FOR PRAYERS AND SUPPORT YALL HAVE HELPED MORE TIME THAN YOU KNOW!! KRISTY

hello my sweet friends,
family during these past couple of weeks. as many of you know, my sweet mama
went to be with the Lord last monday, one day after her 60th birthday. and on
thursday, my dear step-mother joined her as well. she had fought cancer
valiantly for the past 2 years. wow, it surely has been the longest week of my
life. we are all still pretty much shell-shocked, but trying to regroup and
continue on as they both would want us to. today is my first day back to work
and i am just going through the motions. please
continue to pray for me and my brothers and sisters, and especially my dad. he
is really pitiful. in the midst of my sorrow, i do have some happiness. after
calling bc/bs
of 2/21/02. i want to jump for joy, but at the same time, it is so very
Bittersweet, as this was something my mama and betty both wanted so very badly
for me. i wish i could pick up the phone and call them with the good news....i
know they will be there with me, not physically, but spiritually. i just miss
hearing what i know i know would have been squeals of delight and
congratulaions. my #1 cheerleaders. it is so very hard to believe they are gone,
especially at the same time. please continue to pray for me, i covet the prayers
of the believers right now. God is good, His plan is perfect. and i trust Him
and believe His promises. and that is what i am hanging on to right now more
than ever before. but boy, do i have some questions for Him when i get there!
no disrespect intended, y'all.
anyway, i do not have a date yet. just verbal approval form bc/bs. but still
something to be glad about. i will keep you posted of the developments and a
date when it is scheduled. thanks again, especially kristy brooks, who is my
earthly wls angel. now i also have two more angels to see me through my wls.
indeed i am blessed.
thanks again, rona, peg, kristy b......i love y'all tons!!
love to all,
chris thomason

You guys I sent out an e-mail to remind you that Terri Hyatt will be
having her surgery tomorrow @ MCE. But, I dont think it has been
posted yet. I am sure Terri would love to hear from everyone. Her e-
mail addy is terrihyatt@... Thanks-Christy :)

I wanted to remind you all that Terri Hyatt will be having her surgery tomorrow @ MCE. I know she is going to do GREAT! Especially with Dr Miles in charge, but I am sure it would make her feel good if everyone would send well-wishes, happy thoughts, and prayer her way. I am honored to announce that I am Terri's angel, and I will be checking in on her, and keeping you guys informed on her progress. Thanks!
Love, Christy :)

Rona, I have some clothes for the clothing exchange.
As you know I work every Sat/Sun and cannot bring them
to the weekend meeting. I am going to be at MCE Friday
March 8 at 11:30 and 3:30 for MD appts and could try
and rendezvous w/you to give to you to take the
meeting. Would that work for you? Just let me know and
Thanks!!
Love,
Joy Suggs
minus 50 lbs, lap rny 12/10/0