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Topic: RE: Hello....anyone out there?
I'm a month late in responding to your post but I hope you are still out there. I registered for this forum a while back but didn't really come on much until this past week when I was seeking info about my pending revision. I've noticed the dr versus dr and procedure vs. procedure and I am a bit put off by it - not to mention the drama is the main reason why I've chosen to go it this time around so far with just a select group of close family/friends. Back when I had my original procedure (Fobi) in 1991, I started what was probably the first board on Prodigy and it became an unpleasant undertaking with bashing on the part of people against the surgery, others coming in to post derogatory things about the obese, and in-fighting amongst the participants.
Anyways, here I am, surgery date hopefully by the end of October, looks like it will be Dr. Kuldeep Singh, and on my way to skinny by the first of the year.
Kate
Carroll Island, MD
Anyways, here I am, surgery date hopefully by the end of October, looks like it will be Dr. Kuldeep Singh, and on my way to skinny by the first of the year.
Kate
Carroll Island, MD
Topic: RE: Friday Lunch Bunch... September 23rd--Catonsville
What is the wls lunch bunch? Do a lot of people come?? When is the next one???
Height - 5'8 - SW - 292/ CW - 177.6 /GW - 150 - BMI - 27.1 - 114.4 lbs lost!
"The fishermen know that the sea is dangerous and the storm terrible, but they have never found these dangers sufficient reason for remaining ashore" Vincent Van Gogh
"The fishermen know that the sea is dangerous and the storm terrible, but they have never found these dangers sufficient reason for remaining ashore" Vincent Van Gogh
Topic: RE: New TLC reality show Big Sexy
HW: 271 lbs. SW: 255 lbs. GW: 150 lbs.
never seen the show but i went to NYC on a day trip and my friend took me to their consignment shop dedicated to plus sized women.
was absolutely fabulous and we got to meet Meg i think her name is. very nice
was absolutely fabulous and we got to meet Meg i think her name is. very nice
HW: 271 lbs. SW: 255 lbs. GW: 150 lbs.
Topic: RE: Arre you attending the Bariatric Foodie Holiday Food Tasting??
ME, ME, ME. Anyone need a ride? I live in Pasadena.
~Barb
Highest - 279 (08/2009) Program Weight - 256 (03/10) Surgery Weight - 232 (05/24/11) 
Topic: Friday Lunch Bunch... September 23rd--Catonsville
This Week the WLS Friday Lunch Bunch will be meeting at 12 noon at Applebee's on Rt 40 in Catonsville.
all are welcome to attend.
all are welcome to attend.
Nessa
Ticker is from Day of Surgery.. weight goal is personal preference as I've MET my doctor's goal
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HG/SW/CW/GW
286/253/150/151
Ticker is from Day of Surgery.. weight goal is personal preference as I've MET my doctor's goal
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HG/SW/CW/GW
286/253/150/151
Topic: RE: Cool Beans
Cari,
So glad to know that you are feeling good and with some energy. I remember oh so well how hard it was in the forst 4 weeks. I would get exahusted brushing my own hair. lol
But at the 5th week mark it was like night and day and I was feeling great and felt so good about my decision of having weight loss surgery. The buyer's remorse had miraculously vanished!
It is a great feeling to go in the closet and pull out clothes that has been sitting there just gathering dust. Hurray for you girl. I am very happy for you.
Make sure to take monthly pics of your progress because there will be times when you will think there is no change but you will see in the pics. Also measure yourself every month, when that scale is not moving your inches are dropping like flies. LOL
Take care and keep me posted ok?...?
Have a fantastic weekend.
~Cira
So glad to know that you are feeling good and with some energy. I remember oh so well how hard it was in the forst 4 weeks. I would get exahusted brushing my own hair. lol
But at the 5th week mark it was like night and day and I was feeling great and felt so good about my decision of having weight loss surgery. The buyer's remorse had miraculously vanished!
It is a great feeling to go in the closet and pull out clothes that has been sitting there just gathering dust. Hurray for you girl. I am very happy for you.
Make sure to take monthly pics of your progress because there will be times when you will think there is no change but you will see in the pics. Also measure yourself every month, when that scale is not moving your inches are dropping like flies. LOL
Take care and keep me posted ok?...?
Have a fantastic weekend.
~Cira
I am who I am and accept my feelings wholeheartedly.
Those that mind don't matter, and those that matter don't mind.
Cira 249/144.0 current/goal 154/ 5'3" 10 lbs below my Dr's goal
Topic: RE: New TLC reality show Big Sexy
Cari 
I haven't seen the show. But I am not a fan of the Biggest Loser because I feel it is exploitive and perpetuates unhealthy and unnatural expectations. I mean if it were really about helping people, why vote them off? I think this new show will also end up more exploitative than empowering.
As for those that are on the show, I think it is good to remember that weight is not what defines us as people. I have a career, friends and many positive aspects to my life that have nothing to do with my weight, but...my size has not been "good" for me. It has not only put my health at risk, it has also taken away a number of simple pleasures and simple moments that normal sized people never even have to think about. So I totally agree with your statement, and I will paraphrase my take: "people should be more understanding, but that should not equate to encouraging."
As for those that are on the show, I think it is good to remember that weight is not what defines us as people. I have a career, friends and many positive aspects to my life that have nothing to do with my weight, but...my size has not been "good" for me. It has not only put my health at risk, it has also taken away a number of simple pleasures and simple moments that normal sized people never even have to think about. So I totally agree with your statement, and I will paraphrase my take: "people should be more understanding, but that should not equate to encouraging."
Cari Topic: RE: Bethesda Naval Anyone?
Cari
I don't know anything about the surgeons at Bethesda Naval. But I live in N. Montgomery County and just wanted to say welcome to the Maryland Message Board. (From one newbie here to another). 
Cari Topic: RE: Cool Beans
Cari
Thank you for checking up on me. 
Things are going pretty well. It really does get better. I do have more energy now. For the first four weeks I was tired all the time. But I am feeling pretty normal this week. And the scale which was stuck or moving at a snails pace did some moving in the last couple of days.
I am dredging out some pants from the closet I have not worn in a few years, which is always a nice feeling.
Things are going pretty well. It really does get better. I do have more energy now. For the first four weeks I was tired all the time. But I am feeling pretty normal this week. And the scale which was stuck or moving at a snails pace did some moving in the last couple of days.
I am dredging out some pants from the closet I have not worn in a few years, which is always a nice feeling.
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