MonicaSue
Jr. Freak
Surgery Date: June 1, 2009
Surgery Type: RNY
From:: San Diego, CA
Posts: 84
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« on: August 04, 2009, 07:09:56 PM » |
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I've been getting to know all of you for some months now, and you know nothing about me! It's not that I didn't want to introduce myself - but all this forum stuff is new to me, and honestly, the technical stuff intimidates the "you know what" out of me. Hey, I figure I'm lucky I can log-on and read about everyone. So, here goes....
First, can I say how I appreciate everyone's willingness to help and educate other members. What a lifesaver - even though I don't ask the questions, someone usually has and I am grateful for the answers.
I've lived nearly all my 52 years in San Diego. I had RNY surgery on June 1, 2009. My surgery was with Pacific Bariatric, as contracted through Kaiser. My surgeon is Dr. Eugene Rumsey. I weighed 312 at consultation, 298 on surgery date, and today I weigh 255.
I love the BTV videos and am so happy Mickey got the bugs worked out.
Ok my screen is jumping all over the place... I'm starting to get scared I'm going to lose my note... so here goes, I'm going to post... (wish me luck) Next challenge... getting a photo posted.
Thanks so much for all your support - I love being a surgically altered freak!
MonicaSue
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patti55444
Grand Poohbah of Freaks
Surgery Date: 12/09/08
Surgery Type: Lap RNY
From:: Andover, MN
Posts: 1642
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« Reply #1 on: August 04, 2009, 07:21:59 PM » |
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Welcome MonicaSue! I'm so glad you posted  You've had fabulous weight loss so far! Good job. Keep writing posts and it will get easier as you go along. Patti |
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Worry doesn't solve tomorrow's problems, but it does ruin today's happiness
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kristopia
Grand Poohbah of Freaks
Surgery Date: July 21, 2009, Dr. Armando Joya
Surgery Type: VSG
Posts: 2805
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« Reply #2 on: August 04, 2009, 07:35:19 PM » |
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Glad you posted! My screen jumps, too, if my post gets longer than the box I'm typing in - annoying. You sound like you're doing great! I had the vertical sleeve gastrectomy two weeks ago today, on July 21. This forum has been a huge help to me since I joined way back when the forum was first kicking off. I love it, and glad you're here too  |
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greebo115
Grand Poohbah of Freaks
Surgery Date: 08/08/08
Surgery Type: RNY Gastric Bypass
Posts: 1774
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« Reply #3 on: August 04, 2009, 11:08:05 PM » |
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Hi Monica Sue, Nice to get to know you. Sounds like you're off to a flying start - fantastic weightloss, Congrats and look forward to hearing more from you |
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baka
Mr. Wizard of Protein
Grand Poohbah of Freaks
Surgery Date: 07-27-09
Surgery Type: RNY
From:: Surf City, CA
Posts: 4926
Tuo Ku Zi, Fang Pi
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« Reply #4 on: August 05, 2009, 01:05:41 AM » |
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Welcome and congrats on your progress!
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ATTN Freshly Pouched Freaks: Never, and I mean NEVER, trust a fart!
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cyndy40
Grand Poohbah of Freaks
Surgery Date: 10/23/06
Surgery Type: Lap Band
Posts: 1093
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« Reply #5 on: August 05, 2009, 05:44:56 AM » |
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Welcome! Congratualtions on your surgery and your success. I look forward to getting to know you better.
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Big Mickey
BTV's Man in Charge...with a freak stump of an appendix!!
Administrator
Grand Poohbah of Freaks
Surgery Date: January 1st, 2009
Surgery Type: Marlborolectomy
Posts: 1239
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« Reply #6 on: August 05, 2009, 06:38:52 AM » |
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Hey Monica!!
Glad to see another San Diegan hanging out here. I'm so glad you decided to hop out of lukerdom and be a part of the show. As for your fear of the technological side of this place, fugetaboutit! If you have any problems at all just feel free to send me a private message or email me directly and I'll get you fixed up.
Welcome aboard, not don't be a stranger!
Mike
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Who is just as observant, and dashingly good looking, as his wife is.
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Mo-Mik
Grand Poohbah of Freaks
Surgery Date: July 27, 2009
Surgery Type: RNY
From:: KC, MO
Posts: 1140
Life is Good!
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« Reply #7 on: August 05, 2009, 06:39:36 AM » |
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Glad to have you here! Your progress has been great!
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Kierie
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« Reply #8 on: August 05, 2009, 07:59:42 AM » |
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You're kicking arse!!! And you reminded me I should intro myself eventually Time is not always my friend |
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shepkatt
Honey Badger don't give a sh*t
Administrator
Grand Poohbah of Freaks
Surgery Date: 11/17/2003
Surgery Type: RNY
Posts: 3189
WLS ain't for wussies
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« Reply #9 on: August 05, 2009, 08:02:41 AM » |
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Hi there MonicaSue - fellow San Diggity-an!
So glad you decided to post.. Now we can get to know you! What part of San Diego do you live in? Your weight loss so far is great!
Just keep posting and the technology fears will go away.. Anything new is always scary..
LynndaSue (yep.. my middle name is Sue too).. LOL
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I enjoy fine chocolate.. cheese and being on time. I am Switzerland!
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T2Nashville
Queen of the Kitchen Freak
Grand Poohbah of Freaks
Surgery Date: October 13, 2008
Surgery Type: VSG
Posts: 4740
Photo by Candy
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« Reply #10 on: August 05, 2009, 08:09:14 AM » |
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Monica - we're so glad you decided to come out from hiding! Hope you'll stick around with the rest of us freaks!
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"The body vs. the mind - now THAT'S a fight!" Hetty from NCIS: Los Angeles
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ttowe
BTV Hostess and Future star of Chihuahua Hoarders / Licked to Death by cuteness
Administrator
Grand Poohbah of Freaks
Surgery Date: July 4, 2004
Surgery Type: RNY
From:: Santee, CA
Posts: 4605
BTV Bling
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« Reply #11 on: August 05, 2009, 08:21:04 AM » |
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Welcome aboard fellow SD-er!!!
You are doing great and thanks for coming out of lurker dom.
As for the technical..if you need help or have any problems, don't hesitate to ask.
Toni
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Hello.. My name is Toni.. And I am a chihuahua addict.
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MonicaSue
Jr. Freak
Surgery Date: June 1, 2009
Surgery Type: RNY
From:: San Diego, CA
Posts: 84
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« Reply #12 on: August 05, 2009, 08:09:19 PM » |
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Wow! It was guilt that got me to make my first post, but it's the love that will keep me posting! Thanks to all of you for the warm welcome! I can't tell you... I didn't expect to feel this way. Thank you.
I live in Penasquitos, near Poway. My Kentucky grandmother named me...
I will definitely be asking technical questions... so I can particpate here with everyone!
Until next time,
MonicaSue
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MonicaSue
Jr. Freak
Surgery Date: June 1, 2009
Surgery Type: RNY
From:: San Diego, CA
Posts: 84
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« Reply #13 on: August 05, 2009, 09:09:04 PM » |
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My picture is posted... thanks to my husband! It's my "before" picture, when I get a more recent one I'll put it up.
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HopenToBeThin
Grand Poohbah of Freaks
Surgery Date: Pouch Date 6/15/09
Surgery Type: RNY
From:: KY
Posts: 2811
We lost 246 in 9 mths - 3/13/10
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« Reply #14 on: August 06, 2009, 02:41:41 AM » |
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Welcome to the board and congrats on the loss. Look forward to getting to know ya'.
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patti55444
Grand Poohbah of Freaks
Surgery Date: 12/09/08
Surgery Type: Lap RNY
From:: Andover, MN
Posts: 1642
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« Reply #15 on: August 06, 2009, 06:02:40 AM » |
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So nice to see your smiling face!
Patti
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Worry doesn't solve tomorrow's problems, but it does ruin today's happiness
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aonesister
Super Freak
Surgery Date: 1/13/09
Surgery Type: lap RNY
From:: Northern California
Posts: 243
aonesister at hotmail dot com
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« Reply #16 on: August 06, 2009, 08:49:58 AM » |
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What a beautiful smiling face. Welcome!
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ttowe
BTV Hostess and Future star of Chihuahua Hoarders / Licked to Death by cuteness
Administrator
Grand Poohbah of Freaks
Surgery Date: July 4, 2004
Surgery Type: RNY
From:: Santee, CA
Posts: 4605
BTV Bling
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« Reply #17 on: August 06, 2009, 09:04:41 AM » |
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Thank your hubby for showing us you lovely face.
You live in Rancho skinny Penis? :-)
We are just south in Lovely....Santee...or Poway south as I like to call it. :-)
Ask away....
My family comes from Kentucky as well...Not sure that's why I was named Toni Lynne..though.
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Hello.. My name is Toni.. And I am a chihuahua addict.
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MonicaSue
Jr. Freak
Surgery Date: June 1, 2009
Surgery Type: RNY
From:: San Diego, CA
Posts: 84
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« Reply #18 on: August 06, 2009, 12:30:41 PM » |
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Toni - you made me laugh out loud -- I'll have to use that one if you don't mind! Rancho Skinny Penis - too funny. Yep, there's something to those "hillbilly" girl names - they sound kinda rhythmic, like music - you can hear the blue grass in the background!
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imzinchworm
Jr. Freak
Surgery Date: 10/28/08
Surgery Type: Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy
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« Reply #19 on: August 07, 2009, 08:38:15 AM » |
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welcome to the boards
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Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy 10/28/08
HW: 267 SW: 245 CW: 147
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kiersti
Grand Poohbah of Freaks
Surgery Date: 6/11/2009
Surgery Type: RNY
From:: Originally, San Diego. Currently, San Leandro, CA
Posts: 732
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« Reply #20 on: August 11, 2009, 09:51:17 AM » |
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Welcome!
I have to say I am so homesick with all of you San Diegians around. I was born and raised there, in the Ocean Beach and Old Town areas, and went to college in the SF Bay Area...met my hubby and have been up here about 15 years.
I miss San Diego!
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Lifted from gastricbypassbarbie.com: Before surgery, my mantra was “Why bother trying?” Since surgery, it’s “Whatever it takes." |
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Big Mickey
BTV's Man in Charge...with a freak stump of an appendix!!
Administrator
Grand Poohbah of Freaks
Surgery Date: January 1st, 2009
Surgery Type: Marlborolectomy
Posts: 1239
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« Reply #21 on: August 11, 2009, 02:33:10 PM » |
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Good old Ocean Beach! The land of dread locks, neck beards and head shops. Ya gotta love the place!
Mike
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Who is just as observant, and dashingly good looking, as his wife is.
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kiersti
Grand Poohbah of Freaks
Surgery Date: 6/11/2009
Surgery Type: RNY
From:: Originally, San Diego. Currently, San Leandro, CA
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« Reply #22 on: August 13, 2009, 03:38:51 PM » |
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errr....maybe I should have said Mission Hills and Point Loma to have avoided a negative association!?
Go Point Loma High School Pointers! Class of 94!
But...I do love OB!
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Lifted from gastricbypassbarbie.com: Before surgery, my mantra was “Why bother trying?” Since surgery, it’s “Whatever it takes." |
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Big Mickey
BTV's Man in Charge...with a freak stump of an appendix!!
Administrator
Grand Poohbah of Freaks
Surgery Date: January 1st, 2009
Surgery Type: Marlborolectomy
Posts: 1239
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« Reply #23 on: August 13, 2009, 05:23:57 PM » |
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Negative association? Nha.. there ain't a damn thing wrong with OB. The band I'm in plays in a club down there about once a month, one of the funnest gigs we play!
Mike
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Who is just as observant, and dashingly good looking, as his wife is.
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MonicaSue
Jr. Freak
Surgery Date: June 1, 2009
Surgery Type: RNY
From:: San Diego, CA
Posts: 84
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« Reply #24 on: August 13, 2009, 07:51:39 PM » |
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Kiersti - My husband and I were raised in San Diego. When he got out of college we moved to the Antelope Valley, Lancaster California. In case you don't know the area, it's considered "high desert" - 118 in the summer and 10 degrees in the winter. And the windy season starts January 1st and ends December 31st! Nothing like our San Diego - we couldn't wait to come home. Ten years later we made our way back! Things had changed in SD, but it was home! Yes, you will get to come back - keep your eye on the prize, click your heels three times and before you know it . . . BTW - Clairemont High - class of 1975!!
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