stoongal

Well my dear - I have to admit you were right all along about that place! Sure would love to see it shut down, so many many more leaks and infections and horror stories going on. Congrats on being a size 4! I have one pr of size 8 pants but they are knit and quite a bit of stretch! Most of mine are 10s now tho. I hope to lose more, but like you it won't be the end of the world if I don't!

Did you happen to keep my response to Caralee that was deleted? I would like a copy of it for my records if you still have it!

Thanks a bunch,

Donna

Welcome to the weight loss clan, you are never too old to get your health back, and look good again. I am not going to be on this site much anymore, can't handle the owner being bought out by Betancourt and his so called clinic. Such a shame too - so many of us depended on each other for support. My email address for future is stoongal@shaw.ca, talk to me there if you like.

How did your surgery go?

Was it still very crowded there?

you look wonderful Tiffany, congratulations on your success and thanks for your example to people here. I need to get back on here to get the support as well, been languishing a lot! so easy to go with the flow once you can eat anything. I certainly will have no trouble maintaining my weight loss, found that out in a hurry! LOL

Donna

Hi Linda,

Busy busy, these days, we are doing fine, I am down 50 lbs. and my daughter, so far 38 lbs. Looks like she is going to pass me! Course she had a lot more to lose I guess!

Cheers

back and very busy - working a lot, haven't even had a chance to do laundry, sorry I have been MIA, just have a lot on my plate right now.

I'll send your good wishes along to my daughter and sister on Sunday when I see them. Leaving early in the morning for my little holiday! thank you for thinking of us! will talk to you when I get back - after the 15th!

XXOO

Donna

Holy cow, thank you my dear, appreciate your comments, has been so long since I had compliments on my appearance makes me tear up reading them. You will see for yourself when you are at the halfway point like me. I won't guarantee my wrinkles won't be showing greatly at the end of this journey, guess we will find out! LOL! thanks again!

donna

How about I email you the two pictures and you can print them or whatever to show the girls at work? I don't know how to do the side by side thing that I think you want, OK?

Hospital Jerusalem is supposed to be operational Monday the 4th January! So we will likely see you there! and at the recovery house!

Well thank you kindly, dear girl! I see that red helps brighten me up that is for sure! Must incorporate more of that in my future wardrobe! Your new pic is great! you are sexy and ravishing! It's a wonderful journey we are on, right?

I'm going back to TJ in a weeks time - Alison and Linda scheduled for the 11th! gotta be there!

Yeah, you got a profile picture up! looking good there sister!

See you in about a week or so down in San Diego!

She probably doesn't want to give a time as things can happen and plans stalled. I am just being optimistic! (fingers crossed!)

thanks for being my friend. Looking forward to meeting you too!

Sounds like a busy week down there! At least four sleeves on the Monday!

Don't know exact date, but they are supposedly moving the equipment in now and once it is all up and running they will test everything and then it will be ready. Hoping by the time we get there of course! ~smile~

It's working, doing it's thing, Niki, am at 187 right now - has leveled off for several days in a row now, but getting used to that.

How are you doing, anyway? Gonna post some pictures after Christmas, you should too, pretty girl!

Love,

Donna

doing great Francisco, have lost almost 35 lbs so far, am eating most everything now, still not exercising yet, we have had such a cold spell - foolish to go outdoors to walk even. But am doing a lot more housework and babysitting, making enought to pay down my loan, 9 more months to go! We have a new world Gym opening near us here in February, maybe by then I will be in good enough shape to take advantage of the facilties. I tried getting in contact with Joseph lately but he has changed his email account so it was returned. Have you ever heard from him? Had a couple of notes from Stephen, he sounds real busy with his schooling and family life. Hope he checks in again soon! Any more pictures? I will get some taken at Christmas time with my daughter's family and will post them then.

Want to welcome you aboard, and to let you know that you are not old at all! I believe I have that honor here! We seniors seem to go through this procedure with flying colors, nice to know in advance that the odds are in your favor!

I am 2 1/2 months postop and have lost 35 lbs so far. Feel terrific and with no side effects or complications of any kind.

Feel free to ask away if you have any questions, will be glad to lend an ear and help out any way we can!

Cheers,

Donna

Carolyn, didn't take offence dear, so it is not a problem, I think I misread some of your "rant" anyway. The part about not having a choice as to which doctor...took it as your understanding of our system. So. I ranted back! I tend to do that on occasion!

Donna

easy to remember: stoongal@shaw.ca

Welcome to the board Vic, I am guessing Victoria, B.C. which makes you a fellow Canadian. Now that you are here, post some pics and find the Canadian forum and jump on in!

Cheers,

Donna

You really should post some pictures! Would love to see them!

I went to a meeting last night and those that know me saw the difference in the 18lbs I had lost! That was nice!

What a sweet moment you had when your hubby saw you in that new outfit! What size was it? and what size were you before the surgery?

Donna

I'm at a stall, down a couple gain one back, so close to getting out of the 200 lbs region, but this is so discouraging. Huzzah for your weight loss, that is truly amazing! Not likely to happen to me tho, darn anyway. your picture looks great - is it a more recent one? You are such a beauty!

Cheers, Donna

Hope you are having a wonderful birthday! (stay clear of cake though!) How is the weight loss coming? Let's hear from you!

Cheers,

Donna

Yes, my dr. is supportive, they required an OK from him because of my age. The surgeon, Dr. Almanza, is quite experienced with the sleeve even though he's been only at it for over 2 years for that center. Does about 4 a week, and has at least 400 under his belt they told us when we were there. I am feeling great, just have to not eat quite so fast with things that taste so good like the lentil soup I made today! Do phone Shirley and get more info on prices as it looks like they might have changed, OK?