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movieboss
on 3/17/06 10:33 pm - Hebron, KY
Topic: Weight Loss Tracking Form
Hello Everyone, I found a weight loss sheet online that I modified and made very useful. It tracks your weight loss and also shows you a graph and you can even print yourself a Certificate to Congratulate yourself on your weight loss. It is in Microsoft Excel and is very easy to use. If you would like a copy please e-mail me at [email protected] and I will e-mail you a copy. Thanks, Dave Surgery 02/14/05 Starting Weight 431 Weight Today 196 Goal 190
kaydiane
on 3/7/06 4:15 am - Southeastern, MN
Topic: To tell or not to tell??
Hello All, I'm just wondering if you chose to tell your co-workers prior to WLS. I work in a small office with me being the largest by 150lbs. They are nice ladies but I don't want to feel that I need their approval. What did the rest of you do? Kadie
ravenscroftceo
on 3/3/06 3:44 am - Puyallup, WA
Topic: FIGHT MEDICARE'S RULING ABOUT HOSPITALS!!
According to the news and the PA at the surgeon's office where I *had* an appointment for next week, on February 21st the announcement was made that "Medicare would cover some procedures only at hospitals considered "centers for excellence" by the American College of Surgeons and the American Society for Bariatric Surgery." Hospitals were given no time to apply for certification from either organization. We ALL need to contact our federal congressmen and senators about this. The more he11 we raise, the more likely it is the rule will be reversed or revised. Here are some things to point out in your communication (preferably by phone): 1. There was no notice given for this ruling. Hospitals should have had time to apply for certification. 2. Obesity is a life-threatening disease and this ruling has dramatically reduced the facilities available to perform bariatric surgery for months to come. 3. Waivers ARE available and you should urge your politicians to push for a waiver for your particular hospital. Here's the list of US Senators. Just find yours and slam them with emails & phone calls: http://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm Here's the list of Congressmen. Ditto above: http://www.congress.org/congressorg/issuesaction/alertlist/?issue=30
Seven
on 1/30/06 1:28 pm - Corpus Christi, TX
Topic: Walking Challenge
I have been using the Walking Forum as my own personal space to log my walking goals. I have decided to expand a little and issue a challenge to all the walkers in OH land. HOW IT WORKS Set a goal in minutes or miles for the month of February. Every time you walk, go to the walking forum and log it. At the end of the month see if you reached your goal. It is that simple! EXAMPLE I will walk 10 hours in the month of February. or I will walk 25 miles in the month of February. These can be any type of walks - around the neighborhood, the track, treadmill, mall walks, Walk Away the Pound videos, what ever. But they do need to be walks, not exercise in general. Come on, let's get out there and walk! http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/walking/ Seven
(deactivated member)
on 1/25/06 7:15 am - Newport Beach, CA
Topic: Please support a fellow LOSER!
I am posting this for Robyn as she is enroute home from Northern California. Sharon ***************************************************** Hello everyone! We have a new LOSER among us. My new Angelette Robin Robbins underwent a safe and successful surgery this morning at Inland Valley Hospital in Wildomar with Dr. Suh. I just got off the phone with her and she sounded terrific! She will be discharged on Friday morning. Happy day! Let's flood Robin's surgery page with our support and best wishes. http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/members/status.php?N=R1116089477 Thanks so much! Robyn
overtherainbow
on 1/20/06 5:22 am - Somerville, MA
Topic: Friends of WLS Boston Gathering March 2006
Boston Gathering of Friends of WLS Friday, March 24, 2006 - Sunday, March 26, 2006 Adults Only Registration Deadline is February 10, 2006 Late Registration Deadline is March 3, 2006 This weekend is about connecting with people that can understand the journey we have taken and having some fun with fellow WLSers and support people. I have finalized the Hotel information for the Boston Gathering. The cost of the hotel is $79.00/per night, this is per room. You can call the hotel to make your reservations at 1-800-325-3535 or (781) 848-0600 by March 3, 2006: Sheraton Braintree Hotel 37 Forbes Road Braintree, MA 02184 (Exit 6 off Interstate 93/state Route 128 ) We have been very fortunate to secure the $79.00 room rate again this year. The hotel has a good size pool, hot tub and saunas. They also have a full gym (Braintree Athletic Club) they offer daily memberships at $7.00 a day. If nothing else, it's a great get away for the dreary end of winter... As a lot of us did at past gatherings, I recommend doubling, tripling and quadrupling up. Saturday during the day you will be free to go sightseeing in Boston or do whatever you like. There is a wonderful shopping mall across the street from the Hotel. It is a very reasonable car ride from PA, NJ, NY, CT, NH, VT, ME, MD, RI If you are interested in flying into Boston you have three airports to choose from. The first one is Boston''''s Logan International Airport, the other two are located about an hour away from Boston. They are in Manchester, New Hampshire and Providence, Rhode Island (TF Green). There is a shuttle to the hotel from Boston''''s Logan Airport. Braintree is also on the T''''s red line (the T is Boston's rapid transit). The red line is accessible to South Station (where most Amtrak''s come into from the South.) The Tara (as it's known in the area) will gladly pick you up from the Quincy Adams T station. Please feel free to bring your Significant Other, but children will not be allowed at the Friday night or Saturday night events.In addition the Boston area has a WEALTH of nearby attractions. In late March you're looking at doable weather for walking trips in Boston. Also historic Plymouth is only a 40 minute drive (the Plimoth Plantation and the Mayflower are there) And Quincy, the next town over is historically rich as well. Here is a brief overview of the weekend festivities: Friday, March 24, 2006 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. - Mix and Mingle 10:00 p.m.- 11:00 p.m. - Private Pool Party Saturday, March 25, 2006 5:30 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. - Dinner/Dancing - Keynote Speaker being arranged Sunday, March 26, 2006 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Farewell Breakfast Here are the costs associated with the weekend. COSTS: Deadline: February 10, 2006 Post-op = $67.00 Pre-op/Support = $80.00 This includes the following Registration Fee = $25.00 Saturday Night Meal = $32.00 (4oz - post-op) = $37.00 (8oz - pre-op and support) Sunday Breakfast = $10.00 (4oz - post-op) = $18.00 (8oz - pre-op and support) COSTS: Deadline: March 3, 2006 - LATE REGISTRATION - Money Orders Only will be accepted Post-op = $92.00 Pre-op/Support = $105.00 This includes the following Registration Fee = $50.00 Saturday Night Meal = $32.00 (4oz - post-op) = $37.00 (8oz - pre-op and support) Sunday Breakfast = $10.00 (4oz - post-op) = $18.00 (8oz - pre-op and support) I am still working on getting a charter sightseeing tour similar to the duck tours we did last year, so more information on that to follow. If you have any questions please feel free to email me at [email protected]. Hope to see you all there!!!! Marie Friends of WLS
CuteDonna
on 1/17/06 11:26 pm - Effort, PA
Topic: December 2004 babies
Hi, We are doing a fun game with the December 2004 babies and the January 2005 babies on seeing who is the biggest losers. We need everyone who had surgery in December 2004 to join us if they wish. All you have to do is click on the link below and click reply on the first post to Liz and tell her how much you have lost to date and she will add that to our number of pounds shed. http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/12-2004/postdetail/11790.html?vc=0
evienicole
on 1/12/06 7:21 am - LINDEN, NJ
Topic: RE: Bueno mi gente, Como estan?
Hola Evette, I sorry I cant write that well in Spanish. I wanted to let you know soy boriqua de Puerto Rico pero nacida en New York. I am post op since 11/2/05. I need to speak to spanish people too! cause I miss my arroz and abichuela. Wow you lost so much I hope I can to so far I lost 45lbs but I am having difficulty eating solid foods and the protiens ni me lo mensiones Don't know what other protien I can take can you advise me..
SEXYLATINA
on 12/19/05 4:52 am - Stockton, CA
Topic: RE: Bueno mi gente, Como estan?
HELLO EVETTE, YOU LOOK SO NICE I HAVE SAY. I HAVE HAD MY SURGERY ON THE 12TH OF JULY AND HAVE LOST 87 LBS ALLREADY I AM SO EXCITED I DO GO ON THE MESSAGEBOARD FOR THE JULER'S AND THE CALIFORNIA ONE. I WAS JUST BROWSING AND I SAW YOUR POSTING THERE WERE HARDLY ANYONE COMMENTING. I SAID TO MYSELF WERE ARE ALL THE PUERTO RICANOUS. EVERYONE MUST ME ENJOYING THE NICE WEATHER OVER THERE. E-MAIL ME ANYTIME HOPE YOU ENJOY YOUR DAY. LOTS OF
(deactivated member)
on 12/17/05 6:56 am - Southern, CA
Topic: RE: Bueno mi gente, Como estan?
hello Cecilia yes i speak english. I live here in Southern California in Corona. I've lost a total of 152lbs in a year and a half and am getting referred to plastic surgery. Cross your fingers that that one goes through for me , easier than the WLS. Even though I am 5 lbs below goal, i hope to lose more after plastic surgery. This surgery is absolutely great, but the first 5 weeks , i had buyers remorse. I never thought I was gonna lose 50 lbs, let alone 152lbs. But I do work at it every day. I walk 3 miles every morning and drink my protein shakes and am careful of what i put into my pouch. Funny how people tell me NOT to lose any more weight.especially my grandmother, who said I should be 150lbs and saw me last week and said I was too darn skinny If you go to the boards in California there are alot of people in your area. We get together in almost every and any town. There is alot of support and people who have had this surgery. It would be nice to get together and meet you in person. Write me back i'll email you my tele # Evette
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