JudyAnticola

Linda, if you have lost 1-2 pounds a week you will not get a fill most likely. Seems like you have lost even faster than that. I just dont want you to be disappointed if they wont fill you.

You wont be last, there are 10,000 people. many of them just there for fun. I came in 7000th.

Yes, that is what I thought. I think the nurses are telling the patients that they are not restricted after surgery. We need to start logging our questions and submit a list to Hoffman so things can be clarified. Wonder if he maybe decides on a case by case basis and that some do not have anything in. This young lady that I met was hoping for a fill on day 7 post op because she was told she had nothing and she figured what the heck? I told her to be careful as I was pretty sure whe was restricted somewhat. I did not want her to choke thinking it was just like her regular stomach.

Hi China, Rain told me you were there but I was in a room and did not get a chance to talk to you.

Rockettes was great! Linda reminded me that you would not be at the meeting. Will we try to walk somewhere Saturday? I will see you next week for sure at the Trot anyway.

Vicki, it starts at 6 pm. Will you eat before the meeting or do you want to grab something (healthy of course) after the meeting? I have some training in the afternoon, but I might be able to meet for coffee before, but after would be better if it works for you. I love your rainbow apple!

Rain, was that you leaving about 4:30? I got out about 5:15 or so. It did not really matter to me though as I did get a lot of reading done. I have to call tomorrow for an appointment though because the girls had all left. How did you do? Better than me I hope!! You looked great!!

Jason, so there was fluid in your band when they put it in? I am just asking because I met someone today who said there was no fluid in the band when it is placed. I was pretty sure there was 1.5 ml in mine, but I can not remember why I thought that.

My adjustments did not hurt, but you might be right, because he was so tender from the surgery. I can not imagine any one probing around on day 1-owwwww.

Linda, at five weeks you should be able to eat meat. That is great that it did not get stuck, I wish I had a ribeye, moan...., I had a crappy salad with not much chicken in it!! How many ounces were you able to eat do you think? I am just curious. I can eat about a cup of food at each meal, but I guess I need to go down as I did not lose much. I saw Hoffman today, I only lost 2 pounds in the last 5 weeks, but better than a gain I guess!

No, d/c means discontinued as in a drug or treatment. This comes from 30 years of hospital experience.

d/c means discontinued, like a treatment is discontinued or a medicine etc.

Rain, I think he does not want to be there any later than he has too. I will bring work with me just in case. Dont be surprised if they call you to come in earlier. I was surprised that they booked so late. So see you Tuesday or Wednesday.

Mine is at 3:30, but he told me to come anytime after 1, I will look for you-even if I come at 1 I am sure I will be there until 3, LOL!!! Cant wait to see you.

Vicki, Linda is not free until Friday. However, are you going to the Support meeting? We might be able to meet for coffee before the meeting begins.

Well, I did not eat like a pig this weekend, but I shopped like one. Was shopping to replace my missing purse and wallet and bought even things that were not stolen. Like a sweater, Christmas shirt, etc. Eating would have been cheaper for sure!! Dr. Posner said we would develop new obsessions but I was hoping mine would be housecleaning or sex, not shopping!!! I see Hoffman this week and I do not think I lost anything. I know he will be upset with me.

And I goofed again, it is Forestview, not Autumnview! Oh well, I will recant the information after I check with my work schedule, but this week is a definite for meeting as I am in town all week.

Sorry, that was for Vicki, not to meet for exercise (since it is a restaurant) but anyone is welcome to join us once we figure a day and time.

This week, we will meet at Autumnview. I will call you as soon as my schedule is set.

You need to report to Dr. Hoffman or the patient advocate what the nurse said. Obesity is a disability, and what she said is actually criminal. Not that I want her to lose her job, but she needs to be reminded that, "the patient is not an inconvenience, it is their only reason for being there". If you need assistance finding the patient advocate please let me know and I will find him for you.

Linda and Val, I have tickets to rockettes on Saturday so I wont be there as the show is 11 am. If the weather is good I will go the next week. I think you should alter your walking pattern. Maybe we should walk in the opposite direction once in a while or walk to the bathroom and then back like we used to? Perhaps we should start to park near the zoo? Can you do me a favor? Last week I combed the park looking for our purses, but I did not cover the part just past the juicery where you cant drive, can you glance around up toward the wooded part to see if you can see anything discarded. Will miss the walk!

What was the reason given you for not drinking diet pepsi? I drink it with no problem, and I do not recall it being mentioned. Did anyone give you an explanation?

Vixter, my purse was robbed. I will be in Buffalo for the next few weeks, will call you next week for a meetup. take care.

Please ask Dr. Hoffman from Buffalo new York to speak. He worked with Dr. Geiss in NYC for many years. He is a great speaker and has a real passion for this. Aaron Hoffman, MD, Buffalo, NY Thanks. Judy Anticola

Thanks, it means a lot to have you guys care. I am pulling it all together and might be able to make my trip. Hope to get my license tomorrow. I went to the park for a while today to look around for dumped purses, and I found out where that guy lived so I looked on that street, but no luck. I was hoping to find my passport and glasses. I am blind without my glasses, I do have a back up pair, just not as nice. I will not be walking next week because I am going to Rockettes, but we will soon have to move indoors anyway. Thanks for your offer of help! I think I am back in action somewhat. Just cant figure out what purse I want to carry, I loved that purse. I have others though. Take care.