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Topic: please help
I hate to repost this but i posted over the weekend and i know alot of people were out shopping the good sales after thanksgiving and seems i only got 2 responses to my prior post i was hoping a repost would get more responses. I do understand times are hard for alot of people this year but those who can contribute even a item thats only a few dollars would be so appreciated by the recipients so heres my repost below:
Christmas is approaching and alot of our troops protecting our land and other lands in the world will not be with their familys at christmas i was speaking to my sister and her hubby stationed in iraq mentioned little things they wish they had like games such as monopoly, card games, checkers, chess, game boys to pass their time when not on duty and things like travel size items , grooming kits, and toiletries tins of cookies, beef jerky, candy (not chocolate) always come in handy or anything else people can think of . Im takin collections for the next two weeks and then any items recieved will be shipped via my brother in law who will then pass them out to his troops and other troops in iraq . I understand financial hard times for alot of people including myself my son is 17 and we already decided the cost for shipping once we get some items donated will be great so we are forgoing our christmas and our gift will be to see that our troops know that people care about them not only during the holidays but always . If anyone can contribute by sending a item or help with shipping please email me for my address, items will need to be shipped soon because mail is taking up to 3 weeks to arrive in iraq even tho i know some of these items may not arrive in time for xmas they could use these anytime and i will send the 1st shipment out as soon as i get them in hopes some items arrive before xmas. Also letters or cards are appreciated .Thanks to all and please keep your thoughts with the men and women protecting us.
Topic: I need Answers Please!!!
Hi All,
It's that time again. Yes, for me to vent. My support systems are in order, my weight is pulling off fast, but fast in who's eyes? Not mine that is for sure. Oh you look so good, to who? Not me. I know you feel good, No not really. Sure I can eat just about anything and not get sick, at least for now. Be thankful they say, oh but I am thankful.
So what are you trying to say they ask? I am doing this thing because I have no choice at his point I say. But in the meantime can anybody tell me when does it get better. I have talked with my therapist, I have talked with my Lisa C. I have talked with Lisa D. I have talked with Wendy, I have talked with Debbie and tons of others. But when do I feel better I ask.
Now what I need to know is the real deal. I need to talk to someone who is having the emotional difficulties that I am having. I am not sure what is wrong, is it just me, am I the only one that feels this way. I mean I read post after post after post and I hear all the glitz and glamour, but I have yet to come across anyone that has really displayed any real emotional trauma. If you are out there please respond because I need to talk. If you do not wanna tell your story on air please email me privately. I just need to know am I the only person that feels this way.
I can give very good advice, and I can give lots of support and say encouraging things and mean them from the bottom of my heart, but I can not take my own advice, I am terrible at being my own support person. I am not trying to scare and new post ops or pre ops, this does not affect everybody the same, but for me it is beyond anything I could have evr conceived mentally and before I loose my mind I just need to know is it me? Am I the only person that feels this way?
Adrienne
Margie L.
on 11/10/03 9:32 pm - Rio Rancho, NM
on 11/10/03 9:32 pm - Rio Rancho, NM
Topic: Sign online petition to make Insurance Companies pay for WLS a law!
Your help is needed! Click on the link below to help make this happen!
http://www.PetitionOnline.com/07221976/
Topic: Hardest Thing I Ever Had To Do In My Life
Hi All,
I just need to vent to my family if you do not mind. Going into this surgery I knew that it would not be easy. I did lots of research and went to support groups and read articles and looked at TV shows that talked about it.
In doing all of this and knowing the risk and the life altering change I still felt the need to have this surgery, this was something I wanted to do without fail. However although I do not regret having the surgery nor can I yet say I would do this again, I just need to keep it real when I say that having this surgery was the hardest thing I have ever had to do and maintain in my life.
Without the sole support of my new best friend Lisa Cohen and my longtime friendship with Lisa Dunlap, I have no idea what I would do. Lisa Cohen and I had our surgeries about 2 weeks apart so the things I am going through now she is so helpful with, my day does not feel complete unless I talk to her. Lisa Dunlap is almost a year out and she gives me that energy and the reassurance that things will definately get better. I said all of that to say this when you are going through this, it is so important to have someone to support you. My husband and my best friend Lea and my sister Rochelle are all having this surgery and I am so glad that I am the Guinea Pig of the circle, because when they have surrgery they will have all of me. I will have already worked the kinks out for them, I will be there to help them from day one, I will be able to encourage them when they go through the depression and the battles of what to eat and what not to eat..
This is a remarkeable journey that all of the post ops have began and all of the pre ops are thinking of taking, it requires hard work and determination and most of all support from someone who understands and is willing to be there for you when you need them.
This message board is such a great place to come and read and get advice, sometimes it can be a little intimidating on the main board because people will just beat you down and make you feel bad about your questions.
Just thought that I would let all of you know that we are all in this together, weither i know you or not I plan to be an advocate and a great support person for anyone that needs me, I call people on a daily basis, i send numerous emails daily and I call my Lisa C. daily to see how her day is, this surgery is life altering for me and i intend to be as supportive as i can to anyone that just wants to talk. You can email me directly at
[email protected] and I will take your number and give you mine and just know that I am here for you all, anytime of the day and night, because i do not want anyone to feel they are alone. This is a winning battle, not one without a strong and hard fight. I just want you all to know that support is the key to success.
I hope that i have not offended anyone with what i have said, it was never meant to come out that way. i also want you all to look for regular post from me, because anytime I learn anything new that is helpful I will be on here sharing it.
Thanks for listening and good luck to US ALL!!!!!
Topic: Help a fellow member/VOTE for EMMA
Hi guys...
A fellow OH member is trying to win a contest to get her much needed plastic surgery paid for... she needs us to all support her and vote for her to win the contest. So tell everyone!
Here is a the message that she posted on the main board:
From Emma Blanchard: Hi i have lost 130 pounds from gastric bypass and I need my skin fixed. I entered a seattle radio stations extreme makeover contest and the voting begins today. The winner will be decidied onlin and so far I am losing. I need the wls community to vote for me. the show is thetmanshow.com you can click on the link that says extreme makeover contest and vote for me Emma. Thank you for your support Emma
the site is thetmanshow.com and my name is Emma if you could ask your friends and family to vote for me to that would help. Thanks Emma
So I hope that you will all take the time to put in your vote and support our fellow OH member EMMA.
You can also get there by clicking on the following link:
http://www.thetmanshow.com/photos/planned/xmo2k3.html
Topic: Weight Loss Surgery Support
I have created a new place online for weight loss surgery support. I am going to have this surgery in 2004. So I wanted to start this group for us. It is free and I hope you visit. The web site is:
http://groups.msn.com/WeightLossSurgeryGroup
Topic: Emoticons instructions from ObesityHelp.com
How to use emoticons in your posts:
When you are posting a new message, notice the blue box called "message emoticons". Click on the down-arrow in that box. You will see a drop-down box with characters on the left and the resulting images on the right. Type the characters on the left into your message. When this message is posted the characters will be replaced by the corresponding image. So, for example, for an angel graphic (:angel:) you would type ":angel:".
We are taking steps now to make this an easier process... so look for enhancements soon.
Topic: Hi Guys! NEW emoticons added by the ObesityHelp IT Team!
Hi Guys!
The ObesityHelp IT Team added some new Emoticons to the state messageboards today! We hope you enjoy!
The new ones are called:
angst, argue, barf, bath, bed, clap, cool, crazy, deal, fairy, mad, gossip, help, horse, juggle, laugh, love, secret, sexy, shrug, sleep
- ObesityHelp IT staff :clap:
Joe S.
on 9/30/03 9:22 am
on 9/30/03 9:22 am
Topic: A new look and new features
Howdee people! Now you can post graphics to your posts :-) Here are some examples below:
:kiss: :lol: :nono: :party: :rofl: :smokin: :sniff: :jump: :grad: :chair: :afro: :angel: :dance: :zap:
You may have noticed these state forums gaining more and more features since they were launched a few months ago. Today we're putting a new round of improvements into effect. Please feel free to help us test these out.
If you find any problems, just click on the "Technical Problems" hyperlink below. Also, please feel free to go through the list of hyperlinks along the left side of this forum and click on each thing there. Recently members have been suggesting that we build things that we already built and put there! :'( :-@ :sniff: Note, there are TWO places to add graphics. First, to the post title. You can insert just one per title. You do that by clicking on an icon to the right of the posting page. Second, you can insert as many icons as you wish into the body of your message, BUT TO DO THIS (FOR NOW AT LEAST) YOU HAVE TO ACTUALLY TYPE OUT THE SYMBOL CODE. We can be upgrading to a click-insert system on that later. What do you think about these features?
We'll be changing the main site board to incorporate them soon, but have been using these state boards as a type of testing ground. Anyway, please tell us what you think. We're dedicated to better serving our members. If you have suggestions you'd like me to personally see, please click on my name, go to my profile, and click on the "Email me" hyperlink. Also, if you have icons that you would recommend be added to our collection, please email them to [email protected] along with information stating how you didn't violate any copywrite issues to get them. Working together, we're really rocketing towards more and more amazing achievements. Let's give ourselves a big round of applause. Thanks!
Topic: Still in Need
Just want to say thanks to everyone who has helped my friend Jim Shaver. We still have a long way to go raising money for his surgery.
Please if you haven't done so, visit his website and read his story.
www.helpsaveavoice.com
Surgery is scheduled for October 22 in Charleston, WV. He must have all the money by October 21. If everyone would just give 5.00...we would meet the goal in no time at all.
God bless you and thanks for everything...continue to pray.
Amy Buie
Greensboro, NC
www.simeons-promise.com
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