bridgetgirl

Im not tryig to hurt anybody's feelings here... dont take it so personal. As you said you were encouraged not to go... I was just told that yesterday by Sandi and I was outraged yesterday as I am today. I am not pointing fingers at you two... Im pointing fingers at anyone who would tell somebody they cant go... as for the East County meetings, Sandi you were one of MANY who were pre op who went there... many preops went there. It's not a bad thing you were there, its a good thing. that's where you learned so much about things, what to expect, troubles, problems, processes, etc.,
And by privileged I am talking to those people who say, "You cant come, your not one of us.... yet." As you said, people said that to you... that's who I am talking too... why are you guys internalizing what I said? My word is not gospel... it's just my opinion.Through the process pre ops need support too, Sandi you got it, Crystll got it, Gerry got it, lots of folks got it... more Im sure Im not remembering got it.... so please dont take anything I said to heart and think it's an attack on you, its an attack on the "powers that be".

But when all is said and done, it's on the website.

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2/9/04 lap 5'11"
298/172

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"People will argue with you that getting what you want in life isn’t something you can learn, if you’re destined to be one of the worlds winners as opposed to one of its perpetual whiners, its because you have been born with the right talents and temperament and have a big dose of self-esteem, ambition, and good judgment." Kate White

bridgetgirl

I still go to the early post op meeting. They say it's for patients who are up to 3 months out...I love that meeting, it helps me greatly. It helps me more that any other meeting.. I am 6 months out, so do I have to stop going. Im still a patient regardless if im 3, 6,9 or 12 months out....

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J.Bridget Fisher aka koi-pea
2/9/04 lap 5'11"
298/172

Find me on face book using this email; bridgetgirl@msn.com

"People will argue with you that getting what you want in life isn’t something you can learn, if you’re destined to be one of the worlds winners as opposed to one of its perpetual whiners, its because you have been born with the right talents and temperament and have a big dose of self-esteem, ambition, and good judgment." Kate White

Christina

Ok now..

First of all.. I talked to the office today and spoke to them several times in the past before I had surgery and this support group is for POST OPS ONLY!!! Sorry to ruffle feathers.. not turning anyone away.. it's just the facts.. that is why they have their own PRE OP SUPPORT GROUP. First of all.. us post ops have several issues to discuss, and with pre-ops there they want to know things like "how long does it take in the pile, how long are you in dictation, etc." those are questions that are so much better answered in pre-op support groups. Those questions take up the valuable time that us post ops need for support or questions. I'm not discriminating against anyone.. and don't like the ugliness involved here. I am sorry that the East County group has closed and everything.. but there is nothing we can do about that.

I will email John and see if he can update the forum to show the correct information in the support group sections so that it shows that it is actually for post ops only. There are a lot of post op patients that need this support group, and I know that pre ops need it as well, however they do have a specific group for them as well. There are so many patients now that they had to group it off. There is not a ton of room in there for everyone.. wish there was, but there isn't.

That is my two cents!! Sorry if it upsets anyone.. but that's the deal.

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Christina
Open RNY 03/31/2004
274/128/137 (131 Per Dr. C)
BMI: 47 / 22

"There's nothing noble in being superior to your fellow men. True nobility is being superior to your former self." - Ernest Miller Hemingway

"Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal." - Henry Ford

Christina

Ok I just spoke with Alicia again.. they are so sorry that the website has not been updated.. however, this is a rule that was set up by the office.. not anyone in here and it should be complied with. If you look in your BLUE BINDER you will see that it says that the GENERAL SUPPORT GROUP is for POST OP PATIENTS ONLY!!! IT has been updated there..

So thats the dirt..

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Christina
Open RNY 03/31/2004
274/128/137 (131 Per Dr. C)
BMI: 47 / 22

"There's nothing noble in being superior to your fellow men. True nobility is being superior to your former self." - Ernest Miller Hemingway

"Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal." - Henry Ford

jmccabe

Christina is right. There is a reason why there are two different support groups and I think Christina hit the nail on the head. What is not in the pre op group that can't be answered? Post op patients have post op questions and concerns. The office is right, keep the two separate and I'm sorry if others get upset.

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Jim
Open 6-8-04 Dr C.
270/165/170

Jenniemae
Open 1-28-04 Dr. C
275/148/150

Blueyz

Jim and Christina,
Thank you for clearing that up. I do remember seeing the information in my Blue Binder about the meetings and who they are for and it was in fact updated.

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Blueyz
Open 7/14/04 w/Dr. Callery 4 years out
239/103/125 below Goal fluctuating between 108-115
BMI 18.8~Dr. C is ok with my weight...yeah

Official Scale Whore # 27 (Recovered..I threw mine out!!)

Karen Wright

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~Karen
Open RNY 04/13/04
313/230/158 (still pushing for that goal!)

"Don't take yourself so darn seriously!" Rule # 62

bridgetgirl

You know, I really dont care all that much about the situation at all. I'm just the type of person that wouldnt care who showed up, no matter where you are in the process, I guess that's just the liberal in me . It appears that others disagree with me, thats fine, just as that's life. I dont have a problem with it. If Sandi is taking it to a whole other level by saying she isnt going becuase of my 2 cents... thats silly. I didnt mean harm, and I dont know why what I said was taken so personally. If I offended anyone, particularily Sandi, I apologize, that was not my intent.

I am not going to the meeting after all, and not because of the nonsense that has occured from this thread, but because I dont have anyone to watch my sons. I cant risk bringing both... they will cut up. So everybody enjoy, and I will see y'all later.

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J.Bridget Fisher aka koi-pea
2/9/04 lap 5'11"
298/172

Find me on face book using this email; bridgetgirl@msn.com

"People will argue with you that getting what you want in life isn’t something you can learn, if you’re destined to be one of the worlds winners as opposed to one of its perpetual whiners, its because you have been born with the right talents and temperament and have a big dose of self-esteem, ambition, and good judgment." Kate White

sandi

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Sandi
7/13/04
open RNY by Dr. Callery
And the roller coaster ride has begun!

~Starting/current/goal~
~422/208/180~

Starting BMI 68.1~ current BMI 33.6

Weight loss as of today - 214 pounds -
Double Century Club... I HAVE ARRIVED!!!

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*Progress~not perfection*

sandi

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Sandi
7/13/04
open RNY by Dr. Callery
And the roller coaster ride has begun!

~Starting/current/goal~
~422/208/180~

Starting BMI 68.1~ current BMI 33.6

Weight loss as of today - 214 pounds -
Double Century Club... I HAVE ARRIVED!!!

http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt...77d/weight.png

*Progress~not perfection*