Butterfly

Hi everyone!
I wanted to let you all know what a wonderful time I had at my first support meeting! It was so great meeting so many special people...YOU and finally seeing those I've seen only in pictures, face to face. I really appreciated how genuine everyone was and how informative it was as well. I've only been out 6 weeks and hearing everyone's experiences made me feel very supported and safe in knowing that everyone goes through the same things. I'm only sorry that I didn't get to join you guys for dinner, as my husband had dinner waiting for me. Next time, I'll be there.
GREAT NEWS! My husband received approval for his initial consult with Dr. Callery! We're very excited for him and have finished filling out his paperwork. Soon he'll be one of us!

Thanks to everyone that was there last night as you truly are an inspiration to me!

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Irela (E-rella)
LAP
Dr. Callery
8-3-04
239/145/130

Love like you've never been hurt..
Dance like no one is looking..
Live like it is your last day.

bridgetgirl

Alright! Applause for you and your husband, congratulations! It was nice meeting you as well, like you said nice to put a face with the name... your a cutie patutie! Best wishes to your husband. Keep up the good work sugar pea. Hope to see you again at another meeting!

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J.Bridget Fisher aka koi-pea
2/9/04 lap 5'11"
298/170-trying to lose another 10

www.myspace.com/caliclovercutie
What Sawyer would call me on LOST: ladybug

"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

watergirl

I don't know how anyone goes through this process without support group meetings. I hear of people that have no/zero support. Their doctor does the surgery then they're on their own. How unfair! I learn something every time I go.

And it's because of YOU, that makes it successful! Where would we be without each other?

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Kim
On the road of life, it's not where you go, gut who's by your side that makes the difference.

Wherever you go....there you are.

Wrinkles only go where the smiles have been. - Jimmy Buffett

Lap RNY 8.9.04
266/130
Start BMI 41.6
Current BMI 19.9 I'm finally NORMAL! No longer Morbidly Obese, Obese or Overweight!

Myspace: My URL
http://www.myspace.com/h2o_woman

Blueyz

Irela,
It was so nice to finally put a face with your posts. I wanted to say congrats. to your husband for getting the consult approval. You two will be great support for each other and can share all of your meals.

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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!!)

Christina

Irela,

I don't know if I got the chance to meet you but I wish I had. Congrats to your husband on his approval for the consult.. the rest should go smoothly. I'm really happy for you both. It is so nice having someone in your life that understands the surgery and/or has been through it as well. Stuart and I are each others support, cheerleaders, and critics.. I wish you both the best of luck.

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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

bridgetgirl

I know this place is amazing. You hear on OH where so many post ops are left to basically fend for themselves and wind up getting conflicting information from so many different people with different post op protocols. This support group is amazing, I feel lucky to have all the guidance that Dr. C and Dr. P's office provide. Lucky us!!!!!

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J.Bridget Fisher aka koi-pea
2/9/04 lap 5'11"
298/170-trying to lose another 10

www.myspace.com/caliclovercutie
What Sawyer would call me on LOST: ladybug

"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

veroliz78

I will like to know if I could join you guys in your support group meetings. I got my surgery done a month ago in Tijuana, Mexico, and my doctor has nothing like you guys do. I really want to be around more people like me, and know what they are going thru too. Please let me know what I can do to join your group. I really want to know your guys experience as well.

bridgetgirl

I dont see why not n stuff.....

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J.Bridget Fisher aka koi-pea
2/9/04 lap 5'11"
298/170-trying to lose another 10

www.myspace.com/caliclovercutie
What Sawyer would call me on LOST: ladybug

"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

Butterfly

Thanks everyone for your kind words and support towards my husbands first steps. He's been such an angel in supporting me through my surgery and soon it will be my turn.

As for Vero, anyone is welcome to the meetings. It would be great for you to get the support that this group has to offer. Everyone is so kind, supportive and real!

Thanks again everyone! xoxoxo

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Irela (E-rella)
LAP
Dr. Callery
8-3-04
239/145/130

Love like you've never been hurt..
Dance like no one is looking..
Live like it is your last day.