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Topic: Husband and Wife WLS
I am Curt of the Curt and Mary team. I had my surgery on Oct 21st and am doing well. I am down between 55 and 60 pounds depending on the scales I use. I am in clothes that I have not been able to wear for three years. I have a few moments when I realize that I am not yet 100% but they are getting fewer and fewer. I am absolutely amazed at how my lap scars are receding. I expect that they will be difficult to even see in a year.
My wife Mary is scheduled for her WLS with the same surgeon on Dec 9th. She is halfway through her carnation instant breakfast (5 a day with all of the broth and sugar-free popsicles that she can handle). She is seeing some serious weight loss already.
We are so looking forward to this coming spring. We like to travel with our RV and we expect to have more stamina and energy to do things that we really enjoy.
Curt 341/289/Who Knows?
Mary 290/273/Hoping for the best!
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: 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: RE: I AM APPROVED!!!!
Congratulations, Jenny!
I know how thrilled you must feel. I, too, feel the same way, because my surgery date is November the 28th.
Good luck to you. Looks like we will be close in surgical dates and post op progress.
Kathy
Topic: RE: Think About WLS Too Much?
Well, I'm beginning to worry because I don't see anyone on the board who has had the same surgeon, Dr.Goldman. I have heard from those who have had other surgeons on the team. I just wanted to get another point of view. So, if anyone is out there, please email me.
Topic: RE: Think About WLS Too Much?
I KNOW EXACTLY WHAT YOU MEAN I BECAME OBSESSED WITH GETTING ALL THE INFORMATION I COULD. THEN READING OTHER PEOPLES STORIES. I ALSO LIKE TO LOOK AT THE BEFORE AND AFTER PICTURES. BUT I GUESS I GOT ALL THE INFO I NEEDED BECAUSE NOW I HAVE A DATE OF DEC.6. AND I KNOW IF IT WASNT FOR ALL THE INFO I GOT HERE IT WOULDNT HAVE GONE SO QUICKLEY. I HAD MY SEMINAR ON SEPT. 17 MY CONSULTATION ON SEPT.26 GATHERED ALL MY MEDICAL RECORDS AND THINGS AND IT TOOK ME THREE WEEKS TO COME UP WITH THE 300 FOR MY PSYCH. EVAL. IF IT HADN'T BEEN FOR THAT THINGS WOULD HAVE WENT EVEN FASTER SO I THINK BEING EDUCATED HELPS SPEED THE PROCESS. AND THIS IS A GREAT SIGHT!!!!!!! YOU WILL NOT BE SO OBSESSED WHEN EVERYTHING FALLS INTO PLACE. GOOD LUCK TO YOU!!!!!
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