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Topic: RE: Get this SD board hopping!!
Thank you! I feel SO much better already!!
Your surgery is on the date of my 6 month checkup! Which hospital will you have surgery in? I was in Sioux Valley.
Keep in touch.... if you need ANYTHING before or after surgery... lemme know!!
Maria
Topic: RE: Get this SD board hopping!!
I am ALL for getting this board HOPPING!!
CONGRATULATIONS on your success too! You look great! I have my surgery December 12th! Then I will join you on the losing side.
Blessings~
Becky
Topic: RE: There are people here!!
Hi!
I bet you're happy you're not in SD right now!!! 
SNOW SNOW and more SNOW the last 3 days!!
Maria
SNOW SNOW and more SNOW the last 3 days!!
Maria Topic: RE: Get this SD board hopping!!
Thanks! I see you have the lapband over an old surgery! How has the lapband gone so far? Looks like you did really well...
Hopefully we will have a few more joining us on this board!!!
Maria
Topic: RE: Get this SD board hopping!!
Hi Maria,
Welcome to the SD board! Congrats on the weight loss so far. Keep up the great work!
Vonnie
Topic: Get this SD board hopping!!
Hey all you South Dakotans! This is pretty sad... but I have NEVER been to the SD board! I just never realized it was here! We need to find a way to get people on over here!
I am one week shy of my 6 months post op... down 95 pounds (I was REALLY hoping for 100 on my 6 month mark... but doesn't look too likely as I am in another stall 
).
Anybody have any exercise secrets to share? I am thinking of joining Lady Wellness or Sioux Valley Wellness Center this month... as I am on the SW side of Sioux Falls.
Hope to get to know some of you!
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Anybody have any exercise secrets to share? I am thinking of joining Lady Wellness or Sioux Valley Wellness Center this month... as I am on the SW side of Sioux Falls.
Hope to get to know some of you! Topic: OH -- Hot off the Presses
Have you received your new issue of OH Magazine? This special Family Issue features the personal journey of radio DJ Blair Garner on the cover. Readers will also learn how to break the family cycle of obesity written by our medical editor Dr. Terry Simpson. Do you have trouble making family fitness fun? Jeanna Waln lists ways to get out and exercise with the family. Is the family dog putting on some extra pounds? Find out what you can do to help your beloved pet by reading Nikki Johnson's article. It is a new year and a new you. Virginia Alexander lists six top fashion tips for 2006. So, if you are already a subscriber your magazine should be arriving any day and if you have not yet subscribed it is very easy to do. You can subscribe online at http://www.oh-magazine.com or call 1-866-297-4966. The cost is $25 per year for a bimonthly subscription.
Ronda Einbinder
Public Relations Manager :type:
Ronda Einbinder
Public Relations Manager :type:
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
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