Good Morning RI (again)

Well last night I went to the support group, it was a really good nite. I met Elisa and Shannon....I was looking for Shelli, and Carol, and Claudia....but everyone had the advantage of knowing who I was because of my picture, and I didn't kinow anyone cuz (NO PICTURES)! Shelli what happened? I'm thinking you don't wanna meet me....damng girlie, I was so excited to finally meetcha and you weren't there...Are you ok? Well anyway, Dr Ryder was there and she couldn't believe how good I looked, it made me feel so good, I think it was my first wow moment...My friend Rose that came with me hadn't seen me since surgery either, and she was blown away...I can't believe that 22 lbs can change you that much. She said I just looked so happy... Dr Ryder was amazed that I was off all of my diabetes meds and everything either already, she told me that I was doing a great job. But I did explain to her that after I eat I have to run to the bathroom everytime. She said that it is dumping, but she can't figure out why it happens all the time. I told her that maybe she did the surgery where it goes in my mouth and automatically comes out the other end lol...but she assured me that she didn't do that lmao...Its ok though, I can live with it, Hopefully when my pouch heals and I can introduce differnt things it will get a little easier...but I still do feel amazing. I have to get myself into excersing though, that was the big issue, she said I can only still do the treadmill and walk outside, but no ab lounge or lifting or crunches yet, even though I feel good enough to do them.. Well today I go see my pcp at 9:00am and then start my day, I'm hoping I get off my bp meds today....wouldn't that be a kick in the ass lol.... Have a great day everyone, and come on tell me whats goin on in your life!!! Much Love, Teri

Hi honey..... You're such a goof! Of course I want to meet you!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Silly! It's just after I was so sick last week, I've been taking it easy and I was pretty tired yesterday. I went back to work on Tuesday and have been working 10 hour days, plus my commute, so I was dragging. I was ready to come to the meeting til about 5pm and I was on the sofa.....thinking...."I'm not moving........still not moving......don't think I'm gonna move". LOL. And I was coughing my head off all day so I would have just been a big bother to the group anyway. But I'm gonna be there next month. And NaDene's sick too. Perhaps we'll all just have to make a plan to attend. But I say we make a date outside of the meeting. We can just meet somewhere in the middle. And we'll just make em all come, right? I may come down in your direction if Tommy goes on this business trip soon. I'm hoping I get your gift that I ordered for you. I may have to mail Kristen's or I can just wait til the next meeting to see her in person.....but I wanna see your shining face when you get your angel gift. I think you're gonna love it. It's all about celebrating your re-birthday. I'm sorry to hear many in the group didn't show up. I thought everyone was going. Carol said she was going. Oh well,...maybe next month. Call me when you're bored this weekend. Love ya!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Shel P.S...........Monday's the day folks! I have my pulmonary test, chest x-ray and blood work...then I call Dr. Roye's office for my appt to get my date.

Mornin Angel Girlie... Ok ok...I'll forgive ya..lol...Yeah lets make it a point to meet half way...I think that will be fun...The meetings are informative, but I can't wait until its over when we can all sit and chat...i love that part of it... I'm sure I'll love whatever it is that you got me. you are such a good angel girlie... Shelli, think about going to Dr Ryder, you could get it done so much faster...My friend Rose went with me last night, she's all set to have Dr Roye do the surgery, but I introduced her to Dr Ryder and she loved her...she is really good even though she's young, and Dr Ryder told Rose that she will get her in real soon after her test are all done...think about it...k? Well i'm off to my pcp hopefully i'll be off my bp meds today whoopieeeeee... love ya, Ter

Teri: I don't know about asking Dr. Ryder to do my surgery. I'm already pretty nervous and I've checked out Dr. Roye from stem to stern. I have nothing against her at all....except that I just don't know anything about her. I suppose it is worth talking about though. So when I call the office next week, maybe I should talk to Annette about it. My PCP appt is Monday morning, before all the other tests at RIH. I'll get her opinion on it......but I think I already know what she'll say. Her brother had surgery with Dr. Roye and she's affiliated with him now....I think she'll probably say to stick with Dr. Roye....but I'm also sure she'll let me make my own choice. I know how well she did on you (not that you're the guinea pig or anything...**snicker**). We all have you to look at, to know that she's a terrific surgeon. And look how good you feel already. Yes, perhaps it is something to consider. Thanks for giving me something to ponder....cause I don't have enough stuff there sister!! LOL. Love ya!!!!!!!!!!!! Shel

Woooooooohooooooooooo I'm off my bp meds too.....120/80....my pcp was beyond amazed....he is totally proud of me and it makes me feel so good...the only thing i gotta do is get on that damn treadmill.....push me off the damn chair and get me on the damn treadmill...lol...I don't wanna do it...i don't wanna do it....ok well yeah I wanna lose all my weight so come on girilie push me!!!! Love ya, Teri

i think once you start feeling better, or more normal.. it'll be easier. all i know is yesterday i got this weirdo need to walk. so i took a walk in the rain. lol. didn't go too far.. but i walked to the end of the street and back. longer than i've walked in 2 weeks!! xoxoxo kristen

Shel:\ I just met dr. Ryder today and she gave me a date, june 7th. I asked her about herself and she said that last year she did about 50 surgerys with either roye or harrington (an apprentiship if you will) and she has done 6 this year on her own. She is new and she is young, she is also very smart and I trust her. I hope this helps!!! Kristin

Good Morning to Teri and all, Yes I was going to go, had all intensions of going etc..but I went out for lunch (seems one of many "last lunches") had fish and chips and some lemon mirangue pie. Felt nice and full, on the way home I started to feel sick...not nausous but just tired (I thought maybe blood sugars were way up too) but as it turned out my gums on one side of my mouth started to swell and my glands on one side of my throat started to swell!!! I was sweating too so i know it was like a cold that had settle in that area. I felt so ****ty. I have had them before, so I didnt want to take any chances and stayed home with all of that rain, and I am going in for surgery on May 17. I went to bed early (me and my cpap machine) and today my glands are down somewhat. I pray I dont get a nasal cold out of this. But I thought of you guys all the while you were there. So Teri, what was the group subject? I know Claudia had a bad cold, and Diane couldnt make it. HOpefully, by June, Just maybe I can go. I will be post op 2 weeks.

Carol...... you know what's weird is that last week, with all of my itis's and such and going to the hospital, they told me that my glands were severely swollen....and then on Monday my little 2 year old grandson became very ill......went to the Dr. and was told his glands were swollen to twice normal size. WTH???? Hope you feel better. Shel

Hi Carol, Boy I hope that what everyone has isn't catchy..lol....seems everyones getting that last winter cold before spring...but it could be allergies too.... The meeting was basically all about changing the way the meetings are....but then we got into talking about excersing and if you don't do it you won't lose it....basically its something we wil have to do everyday for the rest of our lives.... Well everybody get better so we can all meet and have a great time!! Much Love, Teri