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SWEET Tink
on 10/25/10 4:36 pm

Topic: RE: LIFE STARTS ? A NEW YEAR ? A NEW YOU! JANUARY ANNOUNCMENT

Thank you ,
I just attended the event in California for OH .. and we had ****tail hour . People need to act like adults . My surgeon never told me I could never drink ever again . I was told of what could happen , how my body would handle the alcohol .

I have been doing this for 7 years .. and there is only one person or maybe 2 that I know that hate me so much that they start these nasty rumors .... I forgive them and pray for them daily .

Thank you again ...

Tink

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SWEET Tink
on 10/25/10 4:33 pm

Topic: RE: LIFE STARTS ? A NEW YEAR ? A NEW YOU! JANUARY ANNOUNCMENT

Rumors are just what they are Rumors . People have their own choices to make . I myself do not drink. Have you ever attended an OH event ?
We are not baby sitters ...

And shame on you for starting such rumors that you hear about me ... shame shame shame ..
You should have taken it to the source .. not here in a public forum.

Our events have been very successful . And those that you are getting your so called information from , well ...less I say any more .

Like I said ... If you cannot be an an Adult at any function whether it is a WLS event or a Class Reunion , than shame on you ...
But I do not encourage alcohol.

It always amazes me .... just how the nasties keep on for years ..

Best to ya ...
And remember .. Only God can judge me .. be careful how hard you throw that stone .

Tink

SWEET Tink
on 10/25/10 4:24 pm

Topic: RE: I'M BACK.....

On October 1, 2010 at 11:11 AM Pacific Time, toobigjackcallen4 wrote:

Hey all Im back. Well last I posted I had no insurance to pay and in debt up to my eyeballs and now there is a little light in the tunnell. My company works with a broker and I got on the phone with the broker and asked them to take a look into this. So they did and now they say my insurance will approve a lap-band and 6 months ago all they were giving me was the lap-dance (run around). Ok no problem thats good news. But now my broker is all fired up and going to figure this out once and for all and is going to really investigate this for me. Im betting next time they call me more will be approved. I'd love to get the VSG, but D Switch or some other opetion might work though.

I just sent my insurance info to Amir Moazzez M.D. and waiting for them to get back to me. The other Dr I saw was at Johns Hopkins and since Im gonna have to do the 6 month diet dealie, I need a Dr closer to me. So we'll see what he says.

Glad to be back and hoping for the best.

I am so happy for you .
Please keep me updated on how you are doing .
I live in Ashburn so you are not that far away from me .
I am restarting my Ashburn Coffee group soon and would love to have you join us .

I am just so happy for you ! Congratulations ..

Tink

SWEET Tink
on 10/25/10 4:22 pm

Topic: LIFESTARTS WLS HAS NEW SUPPORT GROUP AREA

For those that live in the Chesterfield , Hopewell , Petersburg area , I am pleased to announce that I will be starting another group in this area. The meeting will be held at the following :

Hyatt Place ChesterPlace page

13148 Kingston Avenue
Chester, VA 23836
(804) 530-4600
The new group will not begin until after the Holidays. I will announce the formal date and time soon.
For more information LifeStarts WLS and my Mentor Program , feel free to stop by
www.vawlsevents.com

If you are interested in taking part in the Mentor program , feel free to email me at
[email protected]

Please let me know if you are interested in attending the new group .

I also run an online group here on OH.:
You may visit the group at http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/LifeStartsWLS08/.

I hope to see you all sometime in January 2011 .

Love and Respect to all ,

Natalie

Debbie H.
on 10/24/10 11:10 pm - Newport News, VA

RNY on 10/28/04

Topic: RE: small bowel/roux limb dilation

Dr. Clark isstill at the same practice as when you had your surgery. Same phone number also.

Debbie Howard

prissy25
on 10/24/10 8:06 am - Barboursville, VA

RNY on 10/31/05

Topic: RE: hi, I'm new....and stressed with questions

Connie put your name in the subject line from OH and email me direct to : [email protected] and I will add you to my list.

OH Support Group Leader - [email protected]
Believing in yourself makes it so much easier in supporting those who need your friendship, love, and support,so Believe in yourself First.
Charlottesville, Virginia VA FFP's Meet's every 4th Sat.

albemarlepippin
on 10/24/10 1:55 am - Scottsville, VA

Topic: RE: hi, I'm new....and stressed with questions

I would love to be reminded of a support group! Please email me.

Connie

prissy25
on 10/23/10 11:59 pm - Barboursville, VA

RNY on 10/31/05

Topic: RE: hi, I'm new....and stressed with questions

I cant answer your question. But I wanted to say to you I was very limited when I had my surgery back on Oct 31,2005 I was 410 then today 169 I was in a wheel chair on oxygen 24/7 diabetic and on an on so I was scared of failure I have come far an beyound where they even expected me to come . So think positive! It will work if you work the tool. Its not a easy road believe me you have to work the tool to make the progress and there are locals here to help you. I have a support group VA FFP"s we meet every month the 4th Sat your welcome to join us at anytime we are there to support you and anyone else just shoot me an email and we will add you to the reminder list and come on out and join us. As far as a revision he dosent do them unless its medically necessary. I tried 2 yrs ago but I went back to basics and my tool worked again. Best of luck to you and please feel free to ask any questions.

prissy25
on 10/23/10 11:49 pm - Barboursville, VA

RNY on 10/31/05

Topic: RE: Gastric Bypass Surgeons in VA. Help!

Kimberly, I had Dr Schirmer as well are they giving you a reason as to WHY they wont take you? If not go above there heads because I know when I in the begining didnt have insurance they gave me quotes for self pay for the surgery, makes no since. Have you looked into Dr Hutcher in Richmond I think he does self-pay. He is a good Dr as well. Let me know what happeneds w/ the Schirmer deal because I find that very interesting to here. Have you spoke to Patient advocate there ask them why you have the money you want to have the surgery why are you being denied this procedure? Best of luck Im local contact me if you need any support we have a group that meets every month we would love to have you.