Yesterday's Oprah

JerseyGirl1969
on 11/29/07 2:48 am - Milford, NJ

I glanced at the slideshow recap and see that everyone plowed forward. THey may have had days that the journey overwhelmed them (we all get that), but they followed the path. That's something we all need. You might take a misstep, but only you can get yourself to move ahead.

brko
on 11/29/07 4:00 am - MO

Shari, Dee Mackie & Bud, You guys have lost considerable amounts of weight, what's your opinion? Brenda

Dee Mackie
on 11/29/07 10:51 am - NJ

I didn't see the show but read quite a bit about it on the WW site -- one of the ladies on the show is very active on the boards there. I think the common thing is that these people got their blood angried up enough to do something about their situation, just as I did. I actually read about the Williams sisters in Essence earlier this year. As an aside, I became angry and disheartened when members of another OH board started speculating that several of the guests had surreptitiously had WLS.

Jupiter6
on 11/30/07 6:37 am - Near Media, Pa- South of Philly, NJ

RNY on 07/16/07

I didn't have mine surreptitiously-- I had it laparoscopically.

"Oh sweet and sour Jesus, that is GOOD!" - Stephen Colbert Lap RNY 7/07-- Lap Gallbladder 5/08--
     Emergency Bowel Repair 6/08 -Dr. Meilahn, Temple U.   Upper and Lower Bleph/Lower Face Lift
     12/08
     Fraxel Repair 2/09-- Lower Bleph Re-Do 5/09  -Dr. Pontell, Media PA Mastopexy/Massive
     Brachioplasty/ Extended Abdominoplasty (plus Mons Lift and Upper Leg lift) / Hernia Repair
     6/24/09 ---Butt Lift and Lateral Thighplasty Scheduled 7/6/10 - Dr. Ivor Kaplan VA Beach
     Total Cost: $33,500   Start wt: 368   RNY wt: 300 Goal wt: 150   Current wt: 148.2 BMI: 24.7

Jupiter6
on 11/30/07 6:35 am - Near Media, Pa- South of Philly, NJ

RNY on 07/16/07

I think our sister-friend here's been drinking the KoolAid and lost her sense of diplomacy and perspective. Anyone who comes towards me shouting "MINE IS THE LIGHT AND THE WAY!" gets the boot. Zealotry is nature's beautiful way of showing you where the insecure people are. People who are content don't require conversion. People who can't see that may.

"Oh sweet and sour Jesus, that is GOOD!" - Stephen Colbert Lap RNY 7/07-- Lap Gallbladder 5/08--
     Emergency Bowel Repair 6/08 -Dr. Meilahn, Temple U.   Upper and Lower Bleph/Lower Face Lift
     12/08
     Fraxel Repair 2/09-- Lower Bleph Re-Do 5/09  -Dr. Pontell, Media PA Mastopexy/Massive
     Brachioplasty/ Extended Abdominoplasty (plus Mons Lift and Upper Leg lift) / Hernia Repair
     6/24/09 ---Butt Lift and Lateral Thighplasty Scheduled 7/6/10 - Dr. Ivor Kaplan VA Beach
     Total Cost: $33,500   Start wt: 368   RNY wt: 300 Goal wt: 150   Current wt: 148.2 BMI: 24.7

JerseyGirl1969
on 12/3/07 1:36 am - Milford, NJ

Wow, nice post. What you interpret as zealotry is conviction and understanding. The fact that anyone took this as "my way is the right way" when it was simply about this is what is healthiest, works, and will work on any body as a summary statement, well it is all those things, and that's just me sharing info I've learned. I don't think conviction and knowledge equal insecurity, but rather those who are challenged by such are the ones with the insecurity.

violamom
on 12/3/07 1:55 am - veradale, WA

Got it. You do not believe that your way is the right way... you simly believe that it is the healthiest and most effective plan for absolutley anyone with a pulse and that anyone with an ounce of sense would clearly stop what they are doing (whether it is working or not) and come follow you on the path that is healthiest and most effective. thanks for sharing.

What I've eaten is here for the world to see
336.1 (8-1-07)/319.0 (12-28-07)/200 (goal for 12-31-08)/160 (goal)
Next mini goal is 290 by 1-31-08

JerseyGirl1969
on 12/3/07 2:00 am - Milford, NJ

All I have said is that it will work on every body, particularly obese people. And given that it inhibits cravings, hunger, and boosts emotions and weight loss, how is it not "better" WHEN others are complaining about their diets failing them? People will choose as they wish, but if there's a better way, ONE WHICH DOESN'T RUIN YOUR METABOLISM AND HEALTH, why wouldn't you want to know??? Strange.

You know, if you shut off your attitude, we wouldn't have to have these back and forths. You think something completely wrong about me. FWIW. No skin off my nose.

Jupiter6
on 12/3/07 4:58 am - Near Media, Pa- South of Philly, NJ

RNY on 07/16/07

No less than 20 people have asked you to stop hammering them, yet you continue. Take the hint. "A nation of Elvis fans can't be wrong."

"Oh sweet and sour Jesus, that is GOOD!" - Stephen Colbert Lap RNY 7/07-- Lap Gallbladder 5/08--
     Emergency Bowel Repair 6/08 -Dr. Meilahn, Temple U.   Upper and Lower Bleph/Lower Face Lift
     12/08
     Fraxel Repair 2/09-- Lower Bleph Re-Do 5/09  -Dr. Pontell, Media PA Mastopexy/Massive
     Brachioplasty/ Extended Abdominoplasty (plus Mons Lift and Upper Leg lift) / Hernia Repair
     6/24/09 ---Butt Lift and Lateral Thighplasty Scheduled 7/6/10 - Dr. Ivor Kaplan VA Beach
     Total Cost: $33,500   Start wt: 368   RNY wt: 300 Goal wt: 150   Current wt: 148.2 BMI: 24.7

JerseyGirl1969
on 12/3/07 7:54 am - Milford, NJ

I realize some people who have WLS often have a hard time dealing with their emotions after such drastic measures...and clearly vituperation is one of yours. I suggest you seek counseling on that. Wishing you peace.

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