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Topic: RE: Looking for good surgeon in NM
Jaymie, go to my oh webpage and sign up for the abqnbb yahoo group support web page...we dont have any surgeouns in NM all surgeries are out of state
Topic: I'm Comming to the Convention!!
Dear Members,
First of all I wanted to thank you all for taking the time to answer and speak your opinion that I asked of you about me going to the West Coast Convention due to my past illness.
I AM coming to the West Coast Convention now that I have heard the words that you voiced. I can not wait to see all my friends I had made in California the past several Events and the open house of our new offices in Irvine, Ca. SOOOOOOOO I will be seeing you all at the Convention on 2-3-4 of December!!!!!
I love you all for responding and being so positive in your words. HUGS TO YOU ALL!!! I hope to see you all there it's a place that you will feel comfortable and make hundreds of new friends. And you will never feel out of place because we are all going through the same things in life just trying to survive and strive to have a healthy life and enjoy things we have forgotten.
Please come join us if you haven't already registered feel free too, the info is below.
P.S. I LOVE YOU TOO OBESITYHELP STAFF!!!!
Kirk Thompson
Member Service Dept.
Obesityhelp.com
http://www.92inches.com
Miss last years West Coast Event? Don't do it twice!
OH is coming to Costa Mesa, CA December 2-4
Call the events hotline or register online today
866-957-4636 ext 302 or
http://www.obesityhelpevents.com/event-reg-west-dec2005.php?ID=0801605MMBHD
First of all I wanted to thank you all for taking the time to answer and speak your opinion that I asked of you about me going to the West Coast Convention due to my past illness.
I AM coming to the West Coast Convention now that I have heard the words that you voiced. I can not wait to see all my friends I had made in California the past several Events and the open house of our new offices in Irvine, Ca. SOOOOOOOO I will be seeing you all at the Convention on 2-3-4 of December!!!!!
I love you all for responding and being so positive in your words. HUGS TO YOU ALL!!! I hope to see you all there it's a place that you will feel comfortable and make hundreds of new friends. And you will never feel out of place because we are all going through the same things in life just trying to survive and strive to have a healthy life and enjoy things we have forgotten.
Please come join us if you haven't already registered feel free too, the info is below.
P.S. I LOVE YOU TOO OBESITYHELP STAFF!!!!
Kirk Thompson
Member Service Dept.
Obesityhelp.com
http://www.92inches.com
Miss last years West Coast Event? Don't do it twice!
OH is coming to Costa Mesa, CA December 2-4
Call the events hotline or register online today
866-957-4636 ext 302 or
http://www.obesityhelpevents.com/event-reg-west-dec2005.php?ID=0801605MMBHD
Topic: Tis the Season: Card Shower
Hello Everyone~ :wave:
On behalf of the ObesityHelp Staff,
I would like to wish you all a very Happy Holiday Season! :party:
As most of you will remember, our friend and fellow OH Member Jeremy Norman was 20 years old and weighed 747 pounds when he had his weight loss surgery on November 19, 2004. This time last year, Jeremy was fighting for his very life in an Ohio Hospital and OH staff asked for your help in sending Jeremy cards and letters of inspiration, hope and encouragement and you responded! (Thank you!)
We are happy to report that against all odds, Jeremy has pulled through but it's been quite a year of ups and downs for him as he has courageously fought the hard fight. One year later, Jeremy is still hospitalized and in need of specialized care and our support.
This year, as Jeremy's amazing recovery continues, we would to like truly surprise him with an overwhelming amount of Holiday wishes, inspirational cards and letters... We can't wait to celebrate the day when Jeremy is able to return home, but for now, let's bring a little bit of "home" to Jeremy. He is unable to attend support groups of any kind, so let's bring our ObesityHelp Support Group to him!
You can send your cards and letters to:
Jeremy Norman
69860 Holley Road
Martins Ferry, Ohio 43935
Jeremy's profile is located here:
http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/members/profile.php?N=N1088200526
Let's break records and send cards, cards, cards! Please tell your friends and family about Jeremy and share this post with your support group members.
Thank you in advance & have a Bless Holiday Season! :fairy:
Amy Williams
Obesityhelp.com
Member Services
P.S.
OH Magazine recently interviewed Jeremy and his story will be featured in the December issue... www.OH-magazine.com
On behalf of the ObesityHelp Staff,
I would like to wish you all a very Happy Holiday Season! :party:
As most of you will remember, our friend and fellow OH Member Jeremy Norman was 20 years old and weighed 747 pounds when he had his weight loss surgery on November 19, 2004. This time last year, Jeremy was fighting for his very life in an Ohio Hospital and OH staff asked for your help in sending Jeremy cards and letters of inspiration, hope and encouragement and you responded! (Thank you!)
We are happy to report that against all odds, Jeremy has pulled through but it's been quite a year of ups and downs for him as he has courageously fought the hard fight. One year later, Jeremy is still hospitalized and in need of specialized care and our support.
This year, as Jeremy's amazing recovery continues, we would to like truly surprise him with an overwhelming amount of Holiday wishes, inspirational cards and letters... We can't wait to celebrate the day when Jeremy is able to return home, but for now, let's bring a little bit of "home" to Jeremy. He is unable to attend support groups of any kind, so let's bring our ObesityHelp Support Group to him!
You can send your cards and letters to:
Jeremy Norman
69860 Holley Road
Martins Ferry, Ohio 43935
Jeremy's profile is located here:
http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/members/profile.php?N=N1088200526
Let's break records and send cards, cards, cards! Please tell your friends and family about Jeremy and share this post with your support group members.
Thank you in advance & have a Bless Holiday Season! :fairy:
Amy Williams
Obesityhelp.com
Member Services
P.S.
OH Magazine recently interviewed Jeremy and his story will be featured in the December issue... www.OH-magazine.com
Topic: Please Your Opinion Needed
I as a member and staff Member in the past few months have gone through things that I wouldn't wish on my worst enemies.
Amy posted a card shower and I got like 5,000 cards and gifts so I guess you all love me don't we all support and love each other in our struggles with obesity.
The question I am wanting to ask is, I am clear free of any of the horrible things that was in my body. I had treatments 3 times a day for a month with the Antibiotic that deadens and all the things I had.
I live with my Fience Mandy and 4 small children and I hug and kiss them every single day.... They are Fine as can be.
OK Here is the question and would love to hear all your opinions on this matter.
I am in California, I came to the Event last year and worked the registration table and got to meet every single one of you that was over 300 or 400 people. Many who met me cried cause I inspired them in some way.
OK Here is what I am asking, I have no more symptoms, no more sores, no more viruses. Im off all Antibiotics and the only thing im on now it Pain Killers for pain management. I spoke in front of 400 people telling them my story and I looked around and everyone was crying then they played a tribute to me and my journey.Would it bother you or scare you to be around me? I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR ALL OF YOUR OPINIONS GOOD OR NEGATIVE. Cause I would all Love to See you all once again! Would you want me to come to your West Coast National Convention
Card Shower Needed
Original Post by Amy Williams at 11:12 AM AST on 10/23/2005
Augusta, GA - RNY (05/27/2004)
Most of you know or have heard of Kirk Thompson whom is part of ObesityHelp Staff. He's help thousands of members each day on the site and to help them find surgeons in their area. He's got a heart of gold.
For those that aren't familiar with him, please visit his profile to learn more about him.
http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/members/profile.php?N=T983696607
He recently on the 19th reached 4 years post op but on top of that - and has been such a inspiration to so many of us losing over 450 pounds. But beyond that I wanted to let you know that Kirk has taken ill and could use our prayers and support. He has something called flesh eating bacteria (Necrotizing Fasciitis), This diagnosis is very rare and can be very serious. He also is suffering from a staff infection and Cellulitis. He is in quarantine and is pretty much isolated at this time. He is currently being picked up 3 times a day and transported for treatments.
The good news is this: The doctors think they have isolated and stopped the flesh eating bacteria! They remain concerned and are monitoring Kirk closely. Kirk is doing all he can to not go back into the hospital....he really should be there, but he is so tired of hospitals that he just couldn't take it anymore.
Please all, he needs our support. This is a very hard time for him right now. Kirk is a truly wonderful person and is always thinking of and doing for others. He is able to receive mail and other items. He said there are no restrictions...he just cant be around people. Even though he is very ill and on all kinds of medicines right now, he still is very concerned about ObesityHelp and how every thing is going. He sends his love to all.
Please if you can find time to send him a card or a little care package, or even just a letter letting him know you are thinking of him. Really anything to help him through these dark hard times. I can only imagine that being isolated in quarantine is absolutely so hard on him.
Kirk's mailing address is here:
Kirk Thompson
C/0 Mandy Swanson
19208 Rawhide Rd.
Jamestown, CA. 95327
Let's show Kirk lots of love,
Amy Williams
Member Services
Obesityhelp.com
Amy posted a card shower and I got like 5,000 cards and gifts so I guess you all love me don't we all support and love each other in our struggles with obesity.
The question I am wanting to ask is, I am clear free of any of the horrible things that was in my body. I had treatments 3 times a day for a month with the Antibiotic that deadens and all the things I had.
I live with my Fience Mandy and 4 small children and I hug and kiss them every single day.... They are Fine as can be.
OK Here is the question and would love to hear all your opinions on this matter.
I am in California, I came to the Event last year and worked the registration table and got to meet every single one of you that was over 300 or 400 people. Many who met me cried cause I inspired them in some way.
OK Here is what I am asking, I have no more symptoms, no more sores, no more viruses. Im off all Antibiotics and the only thing im on now it Pain Killers for pain management. I spoke in front of 400 people telling them my story and I looked around and everyone was crying then they played a tribute to me and my journey.Would it bother you or scare you to be around me? I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR ALL OF YOUR OPINIONS GOOD OR NEGATIVE. Cause I would all Love to See you all once again! Would you want me to come to your West Coast National Convention
Card Shower Needed
Original Post by Amy Williams at 11:12 AM AST on 10/23/2005
Augusta, GA - RNY (05/27/2004)
Most of you know or have heard of Kirk Thompson whom is part of ObesityHelp Staff. He's help thousands of members each day on the site and to help them find surgeons in their area. He's got a heart of gold.
For those that aren't familiar with him, please visit his profile to learn more about him.
http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/members/profile.php?N=T983696607
He recently on the 19th reached 4 years post op but on top of that - and has been such a inspiration to so many of us losing over 450 pounds. But beyond that I wanted to let you know that Kirk has taken ill and could use our prayers and support. He has something called flesh eating bacteria (Necrotizing Fasciitis), This diagnosis is very rare and can be very serious. He also is suffering from a staff infection and Cellulitis. He is in quarantine and is pretty much isolated at this time. He is currently being picked up 3 times a day and transported for treatments.
The good news is this: The doctors think they have isolated and stopped the flesh eating bacteria! They remain concerned and are monitoring Kirk closely. Kirk is doing all he can to not go back into the hospital....he really should be there, but he is so tired of hospitals that he just couldn't take it anymore.
Please all, he needs our support. This is a very hard time for him right now. Kirk is a truly wonderful person and is always thinking of and doing for others. He is able to receive mail and other items. He said there are no restrictions...he just cant be around people. Even though he is very ill and on all kinds of medicines right now, he still is very concerned about ObesityHelp and how every thing is going. He sends his love to all.
Please if you can find time to send him a card or a little care package, or even just a letter letting him know you are thinking of him. Really anything to help him through these dark hard times. I can only imagine that being isolated in quarantine is absolutely so hard on him.
Kirk's mailing address is here:
Kirk Thompson
C/0 Mandy Swanson
19208 Rawhide Rd.
Jamestown, CA. 95327
Let's show Kirk lots of love,
Amy Williams
Member Services
Obesityhelp.com
Topic: RE: Did you know?
That would be great! I have the LB card too and will not be able to use it VERY soon!!
Topic: Looking for good surgeon in NM
Hi all!! I am in CA and had a lap RNY on 6-9-05. My Mom is in NM and is looking into having the same surgery. Anyone have any suggestions on a good surgeon? She is on Medicare/Medicaid.
Thanks,
Jaymiem
Topic: Did you know?
That Lane Bryant is owned by the same corporation that owns Fashion Bug? I know that I can no longer shop at LB but I love FB. How come they don't accept the LB card at Fashion Bug? I think that if all of the women who used to frequent LB would email the Charming Shoppes Corporation, that just maybe they would change their policy and allow those card holders to now shop at FB. What do you say Ladies....wanna try it? I personally don't want to apply for another card when I have one that should I should be allowed to use by any store that Charming Shoppes own. We fought for our weight loss surgery and won, I think that we can change this policy too! 
Topic: Kinda new but kinda not
Well I normally don't post much but I felt this is the perfect time too. I want to yell it from the Sandia mountians (ok well maybe not there) I got my approval and I got my date I will be leaving 2005 with a grin and a bit of pain I am set for my lap band on december 29th, 2005 thank you all for your wonderful posts and profiles they have filled me with the courage I need to go at this lord only knows I need it
Topic: RE: OT: Looking to relocate to R Rancho
Thanks for checking OH....and giving out the information.
Topic: RE: OT: Looking to relocate to R Rancho
Thanks for the info Valerie. I can't believe it that the Rio Rancho chamber of commerce wants to charge me $25 for a relocation packet. I have never paid for a relocation packet. I moved to Fla from NY and contacted over 15 counties and cities. Could you imagine if I had to pay for it!
Have a great Thanksgiving!!!!! ~Rebel Lady~
TOTAL LOSS 85 lbs GONE FOREVER AND 39 1/4 total inches WOO HOO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
starting 310
BMI 50 Super Morbid Obesity
date of surgery 290
BMI 48.6 Extremely Obese
present 225
BMI 36.3 Obese
dr. goal 190
my goal 160 ???
BMI 25.8 moderately overweight
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