I need a buddy in Manitowoc

I need a buddy that has had RNY .  Does anyone live in Manitowoc Wi? 

Hi my name is Debbie and I had Lap RNY on May 6th 2008. I live in the Manitowoc area. If I can help I will. Please let me know what I can do for you. Where are you from,what surgery and when?
Hugs;Debbie

Hi Debbie-  My name is Melissa and I had RNY in Aug 06.  We moved here from Michigan but originally from Texas.  I had my surgery in Michigan and I was never able to do follow up with my doctors/ support groups ect.  ( Long story)   I've lost just under 100 and have staled.  I did start working out everyday at the YMCA so hopefully I'll get back to losing again.  I hav 60 more pounds to lose to be my ideal weight but I'd be happy with 40.  Well anyway thanks for responding it's nice to know that I'm not alone here in Manitowoc!!!
Have a great day!!!

Hi Melissa....I go to support group in Appleton every 3rd Wednesday of the month. So the next one is on the 18th but they do have other days of the month that they have support groups. If you are interested we can ride together or I can tell you what other days the meetings are on. The staff at Theda Clark are awesome. They are circle of excellence hospitals and doctors. If you want the number to Midwest Bariatrics at Theda Clark I can give you that too and then you can see if they will do follow ups with you.

I am at doctors goal but I would like to lose another 10# to be at a normal weight and BMI. In fact I am on my way to Theda Clark right now for my 9 month check up. I will let you know how that goes but I expect doc will be very happy with me! :)

I would love to me you and encourage each other in this journey of a healthier lifestyle! Do you work outside the home? Where and what times do you work? We could set up a meeting time if you want too.

Hugs;Debbie

Hi Melissa.....I just got back from my 9 mos check up. Doc says I am doing great! I have met there goal. I told doc that I would like to lose another 10# to be "normal". Doc thinks I can do it by my 1 yr anniversary. Doc says I just need to be able to maintain the weight and that is the most important so I might get those 10# off but my body may decide that is too much and gain some back till it decides I am done. I am happy at where I am right now but feel as though I need to have another goal to shoot for otherwise I might relax to much if you know what I mean! :)

We also talked about plastics. Doc gave me some referrals and I will start to research to see what is BEST for ME!
Hugs;Debbie

That is awesome!!!  I wish I could say I was at goal weight- but I am working on that!!  Well today I'm going to call your doctor and see if he will see me.  I don't like the fact that I never was able to do a follow up.  I will also call about the support groups too.  Thank you so much for the info.  Did you find it hard to lose all your weight in such a short time or was it easy for you?  I never did the exercise part  ( I know bad- bad) but now I'm starting to get addicted to working out and liking it!!!  I've been going to the YMCA everyday and making the time that I go worth it.  (I hope anyway)  I saw your picture and you look real familiar!!  Do you come to Manitowoc often, have children ect?  I do work outside the home a couple nights a week- we have 4 daughters and two are still young and not in school  yet so I usually  work  thur-sat but flexible.  Well I better get a moving-  thanks for responding and keep up the good work!!!!

Have a great day and I look forward to talking with you,
Melissa

Hi Melissa....It wasn't hard losing the weight the first 6 months. These last 3 months have been slow but I am losing. Doc says as I get closer to goal you don't lose as fast. I work out every day so I have shaped up a lot that way. Muscle weighs more but you look slimmer! :)

I work in Manitowoc at Federal Mogul(28yrs) and part-time at Kohl's(needed this job for the discounts on clothes I was in and out of during the weightloss). I am a Mary Kay consultant for 14yrs now. I am in Manitowoc all the time.

I have 1 daughter at home. She is 17 a junior at Lincoln High School. She just joined the Army so she will be gone all summer for basic training and than she comes back for her senior year.
I also have daugher 25 and a son 23. I also have 3 grandchildren(grandson5,granddaughters 3 and 2)

If you want to go to a support group meeting you are welcome to ride with me.

Have a great day and I too look forward to talking with you. :) It is good to be able to chat with someone in my area that has had the surgery. All my surgery friends live an hour or more away. My family and close friends have NO clue what I am really going through so it is nice to be able to talk to someone that understands. :)

P.S. What did Midwest Bariatrics have to say when you called them?

Hugs;Debbie

Hi Melissa / Debbie,

I am Kim.  I live in the suburbs of Philly, but I am working on a project at UW in Madison.  I fly into Madison on Monday mornings and fly back home on Thursday nights.  I will be working this schedule for the next 18 months to 2 years.  I had lap RNY on 12/11/2007.  I will be 14 months out as of this coming week - lost 175+ pounds and over 183 inches of body fat (so far).

I think we are fairly close - but I am still learning the areas around Madison.  During the week I stay at a hotel in downtown Madison, and I have been going to an Anytime Fitness in Middleton.  I typically go in the mornings before work and again in the evenings at least 2 times a week.  When I travel - I really miss my kids so I spend the alone hours working on my body.  The trainer Gina there is awesome!!

I would really like to come to the support group meeting on the 18th.  Can you give me more detail (actual address and time?)  Send me a PM and I will pass along my cell phone number.  I would absolutely love to come to the meeting and meet both of you.  Since I have been traveling I have missed most of my meetings here in Philly.

Looking forward to meeting you.

Kim Z

Hi Kim....The meeting on the 18th is in Appleton. I believe that is about 1 1/2 hours north of Madison. You might do a post asking for info on support group meetings in or closer to Madison. I would love to meet you too and chat about your journey since you are quite a bit further out than me. I am 9 months out.  i just think that is a long ride to a meeting although I drive 45 minutes to an hour to my meeting. This months topic is on plastic surgery. Let me know what you think and if you still want the directions to the meeting I can get you that. I could also map quest for you and see exactely how long a drive it is. Keep me posted. :)
Hugs;Debbie

I hope everyone's not abandoned this thread!  I had a rny in KS in 2006, and did great for two years, then went on a different med that had a weight gain side effect, and that was all I needed to gain sixty pounds and a lot of bad habits.  I'm now in Manitowoc and am soooo interested in the meetings in Appleton.  What is the name of the clinic?  Are they still on the 3rd Wednesday?