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03-29-2008, 07:52 AM
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TT Master
Join Date: Apr 2004 |
Location: Lancaster, PA (Born & raised in San Diego til 1/4/08) |
WLS Type: Gastric Bypass |
Surgeon: The Great Charles Callery MD |
Start Weight: 300 |
Current Weight: 175 |
Goal Weight: 170 |
Surgery Date: 02/09/2004 |
Age: 37 |
Posts: 8,087 |
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Need an Angel guide????
I was wondering if any pre op peeps would find value in having a service like this.
At one time on obesity help, I dont know if they still do it, they had an angel system in place. If someone was preop, they could ask for an angel. An angel is someone a year out who they buddy up with. The angel is the pre op's guide through the process and offers advice and answers to someone who may not want to pubicly have their concern or fear addressed. The angel is responsible for checking in with this person via phone or in person at the hospital to continue to guide them. Doing the same again when the new loser is at home. Also, the new loser can call the angel ANYTIME day or night if they need advice.
What do you guys think of this idea? If it generates enough interest perhaps John can make an Angel directory. Then those who want to be an angel can list there contact info in the directory and then the newbie can choose who they feel would be the best for them.
What do you pre be's think of this idea?
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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
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03-29-2008, 07:59 AM
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TT Master
Join Date: Sep 2007 |
Location: Upper Michigan |
WLS Type: Gastric Bypass |
Surgeon: Dr. English |
Current Weight: 137 |
Surgery Date: 01/07/2008 |
Age: 34 |
Posts: 3,222 |
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I'm in would love to help in anyway I can.
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Height 5' 8"
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Approval: Nov. 16th 2007
Surgery: Jan. 07th 2008
TT Gym Rat #85
Onderland: June Friday 13th 08
Century Club: July 17th 2008
Size 2
"You laugh at me because I am different, but I laugh at you because you are all the same."
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03-29-2008, 09:00 AM
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TT Master
Join Date: Nov 2005 |
Location: Virginia Beach, VA |
Surgeon: Stanley Klein |
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I posted on the other thread. Not a newbie, but would love to help someone through the process 
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Blessings,
Whitney
272/243/ 123.5/135
Highest/Pre-op/ Current/Goal
GBS 3/7/06
Dr. Stanley Klein -Torrance, CA
Hernia Repair/Tummy Tuck 3/9/07!!!!
148.5 pounds and 64.5 inches gone forever!!
GOAL REACHED 2/6/07!!!
Ducksack Member#3! And TTBear Blondbear!!
www.myspace.com/horsegalwhit
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04-01-2008, 08:32 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2008 |
Location: Alvin, Tx |
Surgeon: Dr. Said Bina |
Age: 32 |
Posts: 338 |
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I would absolutely LOVE an angel guide through this. After I get a year or so out I would love to BE an angel guide.
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04-01-2008, 08:38 PM
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TT Master
Join Date: Apr 2004 |
Location: Lancaster, PA (Born & raised in San Diego til 1/4/08) |
WLS Type: Gastric Bypass |
Surgeon: The Great Charles Callery MD |
Start Weight: 300 |
Current Weight: 175 |
Goal Weight: 170 |
Surgery Date: 02/09/2004 |
Age: 37 |
Posts: 8,087 |
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okay, I made a suggestion to John to see if theres a way to facilitate a directory... until then Im sure someone will want to be your angel!
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J.Bridget Fisher
Find me on face book using this email; bridgetgirl@msn.com
Twitter: wlsbuddies
"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
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04-02-2008, 04:51 AM
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TT Master
Join Date: Nov 2005 |
Location: Virginia Beach, VA |
Surgeon: Stanley Klein |
Posts: 7,813 |
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Thank you, sweet pea!!
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Blessings,
Whitney
272/243/ 123.5/135
Highest/Pre-op/ Current/Goal
GBS 3/7/06
Dr. Stanley Klein -Torrance, CA
Hernia Repair/Tummy Tuck 3/9/07!!!!
148.5 pounds and 64.5 inches gone forever!!
GOAL REACHED 2/6/07!!!
Ducksack Member#3! And TTBear Blondbear!!
www.myspace.com/horsegalwhit
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04-02-2008, 07:22 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2007 |
Location: Michigan |
Surgeon: Dr. Keith N. Marshall, D.O., FACOS |
Age: 38 |
Posts: 421 |
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bridgetgirl
I was wondering if any pre op peeps would find value in having a service like this.
At one time on obesity help, I dont know if they still do it, they had an angel system in place. If someone was preop, they could ask for an angel. An angel is someone a year out who they buddy up with. The angel is the pre op's guide through the process and offers advice and answers to someone who may not want to pubicly have their concern or fear addressed. The angel is responsible for checking in with this person via phone or in person at the hospital to continue to guide them. Doing the same again when the new loser is at home. Also, the new loser can call the angel ANYTIME day or night if they need advice.
What do you guys think of this idea? If it generates enough interest perhaps John can make an Angel directory. Then those who want to be an angel can list there contact info in the directory and then the newbie can choose who they feel would be the best for them.
What do you pre be's think of this idea?
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I will be one year out on May 15 of this year and would enjoy being an angle guide. Friendship make this "wild ride" easier.
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Cat_Lover
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Century Club: April 6, 2008
ONE-derland: March 1, 2008
Open RNY May 15, 2007
296/189/130
107 pounds GONE forever and ever !!!!
TT Gym Rat 86 !!!!
AylaBear (the adopted one)
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04-02-2008, 07:28 AM
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Member
Join Date: Feb 2008 |
Location: Coaldale, Alberta |
Surgeon: Dr. Nohr |
Age: 35 |
Posts: 46 |
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Great Idea
I think this is a wonderful idea.
Sometimes as a newbie, there are question you are not ready to post. I am a private person living with the weight problem for so long, and although everyone here has been on this journey, it is still hard to fully trust others about my weight. Having someone personal to confide in, and ask the same questions a few times would be a relief.
Sue
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