RNYTalk Contest & Newsletter 06/24/2012

[Alex Brecher 10,502]

Hey, RNYTalk Members!

It’s time for another RNYTalk newsletter. This is your source for what’s going on at RNYTalk.com. Today we have the first newsletter after the official start to summer, and it’s a hot one! Here’s what you’ll find in this newsletter.

• We have a winner! Keep reading to find out who won the iPod Touch giveaway!

• Member Spotlight: Meet DLCoggin – although maybe you already have!

• Bypass Challenge: Take a photo!

• Write a review of your surgeon for our database.

Keep reading to get the scoop on these stories. Of course, you get so much more when you log onto RNYTalk.com and participate, so come join us! As always, stay in touch and contact us if you have any questions or comments. Take care of yourselves and each other!

Sincerely,

Alex Brecher

Founder

RNYTalk.com

And the Winner is…

A few weeks ago, we announced the Celebrate, we held a contest to give away a free iPod Touch. Everyone who filled out a complete patient profile was entered into the drawing, and you could increase your chances of winning by participating more on RNYTalk.com with things like forum posts, joining a group and referring a friend to RNYTalk.com. Now, we have a winner! Congratulations to vamplover85! We hope you enjoy your new iPod Touch!

The contest may be over, but you can still get your Apple iPhone, iPod and iPad app, your Android app and now the new Kindle app. They’re all fully functional so you never have to be without RNYTalk.com. Posting to the forums, updating your patient profile and photo gallery and blogging are just a few of the features that the apps offer.

Member Spotlight: Meet DLCoggin!

This week’s sleep apnea and heart disease, and decided to get the roux-en-Y surgery when he was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. He’s down more than 100 pounds since his gastric bypass surgery in October, and DLCoggin has a clean bill of health. He’s off nearly all of his medications and has enviable blood sugar levels.

Life’s good for DLCoggin. He has the energy and stamina to do whatever he wants. He just got back from a fishing trip that involved tons of walking and hiking. He describes himself as a walking addict and uses his regular walks to stay focused and energized. He’s now looking forward to a healthy life of watching his 2-year-old grandson grow up and graduate from college. DLCoggin offers this advice for bypassers: don’t give up. You’ll have a few setbacks, and it’s okay to enjoy yourself at a party. Just log everything you eat and get back on track. DLCoggin invites anyone to PM him with questions. Thanks, DLCoggin, for being in the spotlight!

We feature a different RNYTalk.com member each week in our Member Spotlight section. Is there someone you’d like to see highlighted? Maybe you would like to be our highlighted member! Let us know in the member spotlight forum. Don’t worry: it’s not bragging to nominate yourself. You’re helping others by sharing your own stories. If you’re shy, though, just PM Alex if you want to be in the spotlight. Use the messaging system by clicking on the icon of an envelope toward the top-right corner of the forum. Nobody will ever know that you nominated yourself, and you’ll get to be in the newsletter. Thanks!

Bypass Challenge: Take a Photo!

Each newsletter has a different Bypass challenge. It’s an opportunity to push yourself a little outside of your comfort zone to make you stronger and give you more confidence in your weight loss journey. It can help you do things you never thought you could, or maybe that you never thought of before! The challenge is absolutely non-competitive. We encourage you to post your results in the challenge forum.

This week, the challenge is to take a photo of yourself and describe it. Are you at your goal weight? Is it a “before” photo? How do you feel about it? What will you do to change it if you’re not happy about it? How will you keep yourself looking good if you’re happy with your photo? We’d love to have you post your photo in the photo gallery and describe your photo in the Bypass Challenge forum. Be an inspiration to others! In the Challenge forum, you can always look back at the previous challenges and post your results. It’s never too late to try something new.

Post a Surgeon Review

Of course you know that RNYTalk.com is an invaluable resource for peer support and information. It’s also a great place to find a surgeon for your gastric bypass procedure. We have a surgeon directory that helps you choose a surgeon based on location and reviews – and that’s where we need your help. If you’ve already gotten the surgery, please take a few minutes to write and post a surgeon review. You can get to it from the front page by clicking on “Surgeon” and then “Select My Surgeon” from the drop-down menu. Your opinions will help other individuals who are looking for a roux-en-Y surgeon make the best decision for their surgery. Thanks!

That’s about it for this week’s newsletter. Thanks for reading and making the RNYTalk community as strong as it is. We and the other bypassers couldn’t do it without you!

Take care!

Sincerely,

Alex

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[KevinsBabyGirl85 364]

Wow thanks so much!!! I can't believe I won!!! Woo hoo!

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[LosingItForMe2011 320]

WooooHoooo Vamp! Congratulations!

[berniec 166]

Congratulations Vamp.

[KevinsBabyGirl85 364]

Thanks y'all!

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[cutiepieme 41]

Wow!! Congrats Vamp!!

I want a kindle!!! I'm updating my info now!!????????

[KevinsBabyGirl85 364]

Curious...how will they know where to mail the iPod touch to?!? I haven't received anything asking for my mailing address! I'm confused!

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[LosingItForMe2011 320]

Vamp...PM Alex or use the Contact us function and ask.

[KevinsBabyGirl85 364]

Vamp...PM Alex or use the Contact us function and ask.

Thanks I never thought of that lol! I've been scatter brained all day!

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[LosingItForMe2011 320]

Welcome