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Surgery Date: 07/15/2002 Surgery Type: Open RNY While-in-surgery Contact Info: lawrence memorial hospital//medford ma JoAnn doesn't have an angel yet! Click here to volunteer. |
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 | 07/08/2006 08:40 PM HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! Here's hoping life is all you want it to be or getting there! :o) Hugs, Toots — [Anonymous] |
 | 01/17/2006 05:39 AM I hope you had a great birthday. It was my other half's birthday too. He turned 46 on January 15, 2006. Capricorns are such nice people !!! — Karen G |
| 01/15/2006 06:30 AM Happy Birthday to my Italian COntessa!!! I hope you have a wonderful birthday and many more to come.... Big hugs to you!!!! Love, Bella(Teresa White) — [Anonymous] |
 | 01/15/2006 06:22 AM HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JOANN. I always love to read your posts. Have a wonderful day!!! — PattyMayonnaise |
 | 01/15/2006 05:46 AM HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOANNE!!!!!!!! YOU ROCK!!! I always enjoy your posts, and your one of the people on here, I'd love to meet cause I know we'd have a BLAST!!! Enjoy your day!! — SisterGoldenHair |
| 01/15/2006 05:17 AM HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR JOANNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU Hope your day is as beautiful as you are . You are such a good friend and beautiful person..thank you for that :) Love Val — [Anonymous] |
 | 01/15/2006 04:59 AM Tis the Birthday Season!!! Happy Birthday and of course many more! — dcox94 |
 | 01/15/2006 01:36 AM Bella! Buon compleanno! Have the Greatest! And Many, Many more!! Best Wishes- — Dx E |
| 01/15/2006 01:19 AM You know I can't smile without you~~~~~~ Barry says happy birthday JoAnn! And sends all his love & kisses. :-) Happy Birthday, woman! Hugs, Grace! — [Anonymous] |
 | 01/15/2006 12:30 AM Happy happy birthday Joann. I haven't seen a post from or about you in ages cause I'm always at the Calif board. Hope all's well and you have an awesome day. — 1800Bev |
| 01/14/2006 09:18 PM Happy Birthday to my FAVORITE Italian brat :-) Love you a LOT and have only the best wishes for you today and EVERY day! (((HUGS))), Toots — [Anonymous] |
| 01/14/2006 08:58 PM Happy Birthday to one of the brightest lights here at OH! I don't know what we'ld do without you! Have a wonderful birthday and go out and celebrate! Myrtle. — [Anonymous] |
| 01/14/2006 08:31 PM Happy Birthday JoAnn, hope it's a good one. I'm sure you'll make the best of it, right? Hugs, Dana — [Anonymous] |
| 01/14/2006 08:27 PM Happy B-day to you! How wonderful life is....Congrats! — [Anonymous] |
 | 01/14/2006 08:14 PM Parabens pra voce...nessa data querida...muitas felicidades...muitos anos de vidaaaaaaaaaa!!! That was Happy Birthday...in Portuguese...LOL...Hugs, Paola — Paola N. |
 | 01/14/2006 08:09 PM Joann: Ain't life grand? Living large is a lot easier when you are are not large. Nowhere Man/PH/Jay — NowhereMan |
| 01/14/2006 07:56 PM Happy Birthday to you..... :) Hope this one is the greatest!!! Val~ — [Anonymous] |
 | 01/14/2006 07:51 PM HAPPY BIRTHDAY & MANY MORE — Teresa M. |
 | 01/14/2006 07:13 PM Happy Birthday! — Mochablazin |
| 01/14/2006 06:58 PM HB!!! I'll be over tomorrow to spank you :). — Karen Jean |
| 01/14/2006 06:46 PM Have a very Happy Birthday, JoAnne, and many more. Enjoy your day and do something special for YOU. Hugs,Betty — betty boop |
 | 01/14/2006 06:34 PM Hi Joann~ Happy Birthday! you are definately one of my favorite peolple here~Your words have helped me more than you know! Love Your fellow capricorn (1/18) Gail MUAH — anthonygia1 |
 | 01/14/2006 06:02 PM Joann...Happy Birthday...my friend...I am so glad that you are a part of my life...you so rock girl!!!! Hugs and kiss and a lot of love your way! — Janine J. |
 | 01/14/2006 06:01 PM Happy Birthday To You, Happy Birthday To You, Happy Birthday Dear JoAnn, Happy Birthday To You........and many many more!! Hope you day is filled with many extra special surprises!! :) — booboo |
 | 07/15/2005 05:05 PM hi joann, wow, congratulations on your anniversary! mine will be in december, three years. i remember when i first came to this website, you and a few others always posted every day about your adventures post/op. so i've always looked up to you because you were a few months ahead of me. hope you have a wonderful day, and thank you for sharing all of your thoughts and tips over these last three years. hugs, karen d. — Karen D. |
 | 07/15/2005 11:55 AM Happy Re-Birthday JoAnn! What do you get for your third anniversary -- paper? gold? diamonds? Nah . . . we get to keep our health! Many happy returns, and may you enjoy many more years of health and fun to come. — Suzy C. |
 | 07/15/2005 06:45 AM Happy re-birthday to one of the first of many wonderful folks i met on this site!!!Love ya Joann — VegasDeb |
 | 07/15/2005 06:33 AM ~~~~~~HAPPY RE-BIRTHDAY ~~~~~ 3 years wowwwwww what a wonderful inspiration you have been for us all. Time sure does fly by, next month it will be a year for me, dont know where the time goessss. lol Hope this year brings everything you want and more. Huggssssssss Cyndi M. — Cyndi M. |
 | 07/15/2005 06:16 AM Happy Re-birthday to you on your 3rd Anniversary of your re-birth! hugs, — Moma V. |
 | 07/15/2005 06:10 AM ~*~party hearty, JoAnn...it HAS been a ride and you have hung on tight!!!!! here's to many many more~*~big hugs ~*~ — Margo M. |
 | 07/15/2005 05:46 AM JoAnn, You are an amazing success, Happy 3rd birthday to your new pouch. Its an amazing adventure, enjoy the ride. Hugs Heidi — MyLady Heidi |
| 07/15/2005 05:45 AM Happy Birthday to you! Great job! — [Anonymous] |
| 07/15/2005 05:37 AM Happy Birthday Joann....You are an inspiration! — [Anonymous] |
| 07/15/2005 05:08 AM HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU! :party: :kiss: — Jansara J. |
 | 07/15/2005 03:33 AM Happy birthday to me happy birthday to me..yea its been 3 years already..and to all the skeptics who said it wassnt going to work nananananana its been a heck of a ride lifes a ride enjoy it! JoAnn — JoAnn |
 | 07/14/2005 09:41 PM HAPPY 3rd POUCH-I-VERSARY, BELLA! Here's hoping that your beaming smile continues to light up the board and all our hearts for years to come. You've been a sweet friend and I'm so glad to "know" you. Lots of {{{HUGS}}} and best wishes always ... — Melissa Mermaid |
| 07/14/2005 06:58 PM HAPPY 3rd ANNIVERSARY! Here's hoping life is all you want it to be! Hugs, Toots — [Anonymous] |
| 06/17/2005 03:34 PM Joann, I am praying for you as you go through this difficult time. I hope things get better for you real soon. Lee Wollam — LEE W. |
 | 06/17/2005 03:26 PM Know that through these difficult times you are in the thoughts and prayers of many, including myself. (((((Hugs))))) for you Joann. — Maggie S. |
| 06/17/2005 02:41 PM JoAnn I don't knowwhat you are going through just know that so many others on here are wishing and praying that the situation will work out for your good. — Leslie P. |
| 06/17/2005 02:38 PM Hi Sweetie, You are in my heart and what ever you are going through right now,just know we love you and are here for you .You are so very special to me:) Love Val — [Anonymous] |
 | 06/17/2005 02:36 PM (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((JoAnn))))))))))))))))))))))))))) You'll be in my thoughts and prayers bella!!!!! Love ya!!!!!! — Sassy Cathy |
| 06/17/2005 02:29 PM My Dearest Bella ... Sending you lots of {{{HUGS}}} and prayers that things get better and that those you love find their way to enightenment for their own good and your peace of mind. I think you're wonderful and pray for happier days for you and yours. — Melissa Mermaid |
| 01/16/2005 03:05 PM Just when you THOUGHT it was over - HAPPY (belated) BIRTHDAY TO YOU! Hope you had a grand day! Hugs, Toots — [Anonymous] |
 | 01/15/2005 12:12 PM Joann, Happy Birthday you sweet woman! I hope all your hopes and dreams come true on this "special" day. "I Wish You Enough". Terri — TenneSassy |
| 01/15/2005 11:05 AM Happy Birthday to one of the most precious people on this OH board.:) May you have a beautiful day filled with love and sunshine..Much love to you..Val — [Anonymous] |
 | 01/15/2005 07:46 AM Happy Birthday Bella! You are 30? 31 maybe? hehehe I hope you have a wonderful day! Go shopping or just check out all the cute studs walking by. ;) Hugssss xoxoxoxox — TheresaC |
| 01/15/2005 07:03 AM Happy Birthday Darlin'! Have a Great One. Best Wishes- Dx — Dx E |
 | 01/15/2005 06:22 AM Happy Birthday JoAnn!...Hoping that all of your birthday wishes and dreams come true!! (((Hugs)))~~Sherry — SherryWeber |
| 07/15/2004 08:18 PM Happy Two Year Anniversary, Bella ... Congratulations!! Here's hoping the Contessa continues to enjoy life to the max; we all know you deserve it. — Melissa Mermaid |
| 07/15/2004 12:15 PM JoAnn: Congrats and Happy Anniversary! You look great! Hugs, MJ (Boston, MA ) — mjvallee |
 | 07/15/2004 07:21 AM JoAnn~~A BIG CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR 2nd ANNIVERSARY!!! I am right behind you and can remember the first time I saw a post from you!! You have done an amazing job with your weight loss and I am so happy and proud of you!! You are an inspiration and always here at AMOS giving your advice and support!! Please keep those posts coming, they always bring a smile to my face!! Do something special today!! And as you always say.....LIFES A RIDE..ENJOY IT!!! — Alice W. |
| 07/15/2004 07:20 AM Happy Anniversary, JoAnn! Miss Titanium Ovaries, you are the BEST!! Deb — VegasDeb |
| 07/15/2004 06:22 AM Happy Anniversary! What a great role model you are--titanium ovaries and all! — Margaret S. |
 | 07/15/2004 05:27 AM Happy Happy Anniversary~*~*~*~*~JoAnn, I love your honesty and your posts...I look for them always~*~*~*~* Hope you go out and really really celebrate ~*~~* Hugs from a newbie postie Debbie R. -44 lbs Open RNY 05/07/04 — IrishLady52 |
| 07/15/2004 04:52 AM Happy Happy Happy Anniversary to you!!!!!!!!!!!!Congrats on your success! I agree with what you have posted about cramming so much fun into this time post surgery. How great it feels to be healthy! Lynda ME/FL — [Anonymous] |
 | 07/15/2004 04:43 AM JoAnn, Happy 2 year anniversary. You look great and inspire so many people. Have a great day and take care. Susy — kysunshine |
 | 07/15/2004 04:25 AM Happy 2 Year Anniversary JoAnn!! My goodness 2 years already and I must say you look marvelous darling!! Congratulations on your success!!! Love, Marilyn — Marilyn R. |
 | 07/15/2004 04:24 AM To the lady who gives me lots of memories with her roll call questions; Happy re-birthday Ms Joann!!! — LisaSpi |
 | 07/15/2004 03:47 AM My Golden Fair Daughter, Happy anniversary/Happy rebirth day to one who means a whole lot to me. You have been vewry special to me for a loooooonnnnnnggggg time and I'm so very proud of you and your success with your WL journey. You have done well. Love Ya! Momma Betty — Betty W. |
 | 07/15/2004 03:35 AM Happy Anniversary to you JoAnn. You're looking fantastic girl. Hope to see more of you on board. My 2nd anniversary coming up soon. Elle — Elle Felts |
| 07/15/2004 03:30 AM Woooooohooooo JoAnn - CONGRATULATIOINS on a very successful journey and your 2 year Anniversary. You've worked your tool the way it should be and now you're enjoyinig all the well deserved successes that come with being healthier and thinner. Hugs - Lei — [Anonymous] |
 | 07/15/2004 03:28 AM Happy 2 years to you. and many more thin one's to come.. Have a Great Day! — free 4 life |
 | 07/15/2004 03:14 AM Hi JoAnn, my fellow Italian goddess! Happy 2nd anniversary! You have done an awesome job and should be so proud! I always enjoy reading your posts! Lelina — Lelina D. |
 | 07/15/2004 02:57 AM JoAnn....Happy 2nd anniversary...you have come so far and you are an ispiration for all us. I am almost 3 months post op and I am doing great.....I just hope I am as sucessful as you have been....You look wonderful. Enjoy your day!!!!! — Roger C. |
| 07/15/2004 02:48 AM Happy Anniversary...you have done an amazing job, we are all so proud of you!! — Linda 1. |
 | 07/15/2004 12:08 AM JoAnn~~ HAPPY 2 YR ANNIVERSARY!! You have done so well, and you are such an awesome person. I am so glad that you continue to support OH. It wouldn't be the same without you. You are an inspiration to us all. — Sharon Neva |
| 07/15/2004 12:08 AM Just popping in to wish you a happy Anniversary! You've come SO far! Hugs, Toots — [Anonymous] |
 | 05/19/2004 07:18 PM Hi JoAnn! I just had to say WOW!!! on your latest message board photo! You look TERRIFIC!!!!!!! So happy for you :) Caroline — Caroline Martin |
| 01/25/2004 03:36 PM JoAnn~~thanks for your help with a GREAT posting to April surgery page. I knew I could count on you!!!! — Alice W. |
 | 12/14/2003 06:23 AM Hi JoAnn I always love to read your posts! You keep my laughing! — LauraL728 |
| 12/12/2003 04:27 PM Hi JoAnn, you are an ANGEL! You are always supporting us. I want you to know I appreciate you and my God keep you in His loving care! Hugs Shirley — [Anonymous] |
| 11/14/2003 05:20 AM Hi JoAnn, I enjoyed reading your profile. Thank you for sharing your story. I love seeing your messages on the board, they always brighten my day. — [Anonymous] |
| 11/10/2003 03:41 PM JoAnn~~thanks so much for your birthday wishes, your kind words meant a lot to me! I am so HAPPY to see your posts everyday--they keep us smiling! — Alice W. |
 | 11/06/2003 09:13 AM JoAnn, I always see your posts on the MB and have to comment how I love your sense of style! I've thought this for quite a while, but had to just share. I love your posts and always check your profile for updates. You're an inspiration! — Michelle P. |
| 10/20/2003 09:36 AM JoAnn, my dear friend...I don't even thing you realize how much you were missed! I just spent a few moments in JoAnn's World by reading your post...I was transported to your kitchen and for a few minutes I forgot about my own problems! LOL Love and hugs, Joy xo — [Anonymous] |
| 10/20/2003 07:36 AM Hi JoAnn, It is so good to see your post again. You lift my spirit every day. Pat — Pat B. |
 | 10/20/2003 07:35 AM JoAnn, I'm so glad to see you posting again! Your posts are always among my favorites to read. Hang in there, you look great and I admire your zest for life! You know how to enjoy it. Keep those posts coming! — Becky P. |
| 10/19/2003 04:16 PM I am just wanting to thank you so for your sweetest post to my support page/email of support rg my kitty passing away. Your words truly helped to lift my spirits during this difficult time. Sending hugs, Caroline Martin (www.tinyurl.com/bkld) — Caroline Martin |
 | 10/18/2003 08:23 PM Hey girl where you been? LOL missed hearing from you. Glad to see ya back. Thumbs up to ya, **Hugs** — Naes Wls J. |
 | 10/18/2003 05:11 PM JoAnn, how great to see you posting again! Maybe I'll get a big Bronx cheer for this, but this particular NY-er can't stand the Yanks, and I am so bummed about those Sox! Hang in with us, girlfriend, the ride's about the start again. — AmyL |
| 10/18/2003 01:38 PM JoAnn~~How nice to see your smiling face and post on the board!!! I coming over tomorrow for dinner--I can smell the wonderful pot of sauce cooking from here! (yes, we call it sauce) It brings back so many memories of my Nonna House on Sundays. Just let me know what time!!!!.....Welcome Back My Friend!! — Alice W. |
| 10/17/2003 04:07 PM Hi JoAnn...it's nice to see your beautiful profile back up for everyone to read and enjoy! We miss you terribly around here, my dear friend. Love and hugs, Joy xo — [Anonymous] |
| 10/13/2003 10:56 AM JoAnne, PLEEEEEEEEASSE don't go!!! I look for your posts every day, it's like taking a trip to Italy. I don't give a diddle about your closest friends, we all have them, say hi to them all you want. It's your perspective and good nature that I want to hear about. You just look so happy, it makes you beautiful! Please come back, so many of us miss you already! — Becky P. |
| 10/12/2003 12:07 PM to the amos moderaters please accept my apology for my irrational behavior friday night..and no one has told me to say this before anyone thinks that.. grazia joann — JoAnn |
 | 10/11/2003 05:37 PM mmm..I just read your surgery page to see if my post made it..and Hon..one last thing..AND THIS IS NOT a parting shot...YOU DID POST ON THE BOARD ABOUT...equating CUBAN ROACHES IN STILETTOS..something you guys made up and doesn't exist, so therefor CAN be mistaken for a RACIST or BIGOTED remark...to JAPANESE BETTLES and AFRICAN KILLER BEES..those names are refrences to where the "EXPERTS" believe to be the origen of the bug.I once again tell you to reconsider leaving, I have NEVER except for once( maybe 2x..lol--don't think that one made it to the MB, thank goodness as I regretted writting it as soon as I hit the "SEND" button and had a chance to cool off)...EVER blew up at you I do my best to ignore pettiness, no matter where it comes from. I also don't believe in empty apologies, because if someone has done nothing wrong...there is NO need for an apology, right?I wish you luck in your journey also, and I think that as 48 year old women...WE ROCK!...take care. — Mara T. |
| 10/11/2003 08:06 AM Joann, YOU may feel this is totally inappropriate of me to post to your surgery page but, here goes anyways. DO NOT LEAVE. THERE IS NO REASON FOR YOU TO LET SOMEONE CHASE YOU OFF. I know, I know, you're just like me...HOT HEADED and quick to react, but that is just that LATIN blood inside us. I have a double whammy since I also have some MIDDLE EASTERN ancestry..lol (talk about blood thirsty!)Yes, I agree with some people that your posts are sometimes hard to understand, but, you can just feel your "JOI DE VIVE" pouring out.If you're still reading this you may have a "WHAAAAAAAAAAAA...D???? look" on your face, but belive me, those emails about not giving shout outs on the board to people on the boards and they feeling left out...DIDN'T START OUT WITH YOUR GROUP OF PEOPLE!...those emails have been doing the MB circute for YEARS...I have been comming to AMOS for research and support since the Spring '01 and I got them back then, but, being the individual that I am...I just replied..."A FOOL'S NAME, LIKE A FOOL'S FACE DO OFT APPEAR IN PUBLIC PLACE", then went on to explain that I didn't have to show my support to people by posting it on the boards, that that would be MORE about me than the person I was trying to support. That I came home every day and spent about 4 hours catching up on posts and sending private emails of support, and that was that. I got this person so aggravated with my answer that I had to delete my ORIGINAL profile because they had posted...PROFANITY on it..oh yeah...the mods overlooked the F*** word..at least 2x's..lol.Look, Joann, if you check the records also, you will see that I have comported myself like a lady at all times. I have NEVER..after the first email of response to your friend JOY M, NEVER contacted her again. When I asked Teann to act as intermediary, I got a VERY VOLATILE and I would dare say THREATENING email from her. ALL I asked her was..."What is wrong with your friend? She is seeing spiders where there are none."--that was it..and I proceeded to tell her that the person in question was NOT my type as she was well aware of the kinds of guys I liked..that's IT!Look, my take on this is this, I had NO IDEA they were "A COUPLE"...and at that time I was speaking with the gentleman in question EVERY weekend via telephone. HE NEVER TOLD ME..OK? and it was NOT your friend's place to send me an email acusing me of "DISRESPECTING" her over a remark made in a JOKING manner. Especially when I live over 2000 miles a way, what kind of a threat COULD I have been to their relationship if there even was one? To make matters even easier for your friend, I even withheld my friendship from this man to make your friend feel more comfortable.Listen, I have dated, many,many men in my 48 years...and there has been a % of guys that have NOT told me they are in a "COMMITED" relationship..or I have been in a relationship with a man that has "STRAYED"...I NEVER blame the other woman..usually SHE IS NOT AWARE of the circumstances and if she is, she is NOT worth the time and trouble it would take for me to educate her. I WILL ALWAYS PUT THE BLAME DIRECTLY ON THE SHOULDERS OF THE MAN. IT'S UP TO HIM TO KEEP HIMSELF ON THE STRAIGHT AND NARROW.I've been thinking about posting to you since yesterday, and even missed my HULA performance today because I felt that I had to come home and write to you...that THIS was more important than some silly dance...even though I did let down my "HULA" family...You have seniority over them..lol!Believe me, Joann,when I say this, that in another life and another place...you and I would probably have been great friends...we are NOT to dissimilar you and I.And also believe me when I say this...I have NOT emailed you or anyone else in your group...EVER...in my own name or using a pen name--except when you posted to my surgery page that post about pointing fingers! I felt that was the end of my patience, because YOU and I both know that you and your princess posse were being, not only DISRESPECTFUL to me, but also a bit RACISTS in taking that CUBAN ROACH thread to where it got to. THAT got my goat, as a MULTI-RACIAL family, I am HYPER sensitive to any kind of bigoted remarks and I WILL ACT upon them.During this MB feuding, I HAVE taken the "HIGH ROAD", if any of my posts were offensive to you or your friends, like my mother says..."ONCE YOU START LOOKING FOR THE CAT'S TAIL, YOU WILL ALLWAYS FIND IT"-- I really think that even if I had posted...MERRY CHRISTMAS or HAPPY BIRTHDAY, it would've set your group off in a frenzy of emails all about..."did you see what she wrote now?"--LOL--and you and yours were/are the farthest thing on my mind...lol.Believe me, this is NOT the first time I have caused controversy and I have learned to deal with it by ignoring it...it WILL eventually go away or if DRAMA is what keeps a group together, they will eventually move on to shred someone else..lol.--YOU WILL SEE...DON'T REACT, DON'T GIVE THIS PERSON OR PEOPLE POWER BY LETTING THEM SEE YOU REACT AND LEAVE. I am asking you to show those ..what? TITANIUM OVARIES and stay! Let THEM leave if they don't like your post, or..NOT READ THEM, last time I checked this IS still America, right? — Mara T. |
| 10/11/2003 02:14 AM JoAnn, I pick up posts late, so this is probably all over and done with by now, but I'm chiming in with my plea that you stick around here! Everyone else who's already posted here is 100% on the money: no one (who matters) cares who you say hi to or who you don't. It's what you post to all of us on a daily basis that gives us a smile, a chuckle or a laugh-out-loud guffaw! We need you around here. I have often told others in posts and emails that I would give a lot to sit down with you for an hour, and bask in some of that Italian warmth that so obviously comes across every one of your posts. I am glad you will be seeing through your desire to travel to Italy, and I wish I could be there for the Boston get-together. I love Boston--but we're all crazy about you! You are the Resident Contessa, and there's no one else who could be that! — AmyL |
| 10/10/2003 09:21 PM JoAnn -- please don't leave the message board. I don't post often but you have been an inspiration to me. You are always cheerful and positive and I always look for your postings. I love reading about your escapes and school and the fun that you have cooking. I enjoy the back and forth with your friends here and it inspires me so much. Please do not leave and let people that are jealous of your positiveness ruin it for the rest of us. Please stay. Gilda — scarletlady |
| 10/10/2003 09:19 PM Hi, Joann1 I tried to e-amil this to you but it bounced back. I guess I can understand you blocking e-mails from here if you are being upset and hurt by the one you are receiving. So, I will try it this way. I am scheduled to have surgery Oct. 28. I found this site by accident as I was researching bypass surgery. I found so much information here. Reading the profiles and message boards provided more information that anywhere else. More importantly, I found support here. I sit and read from this site for hours everyday soaking up every ounce of information I can find. The onees that influence me the most are the ones from the successful people like you. It has shown me the ups and downs, the trials and victories and the tears and joys that come with this new lifestyle. It has shown me, through you experiences this is not the EASY way out. It has shown me that it is not a new diet but a total lifestyle change. The knowledge I have attained from people like you is priceless and cannot be found in any book or on any medical website. For you to leave this wevsite and not longer post here would be a real loss to the pre-ops and the post-ops alike. I cannot imagine reading the boards every day and not seeing your smiling face there. I look forward to every one of your posts. Thare are always insightful and meaningful. Thare are usually full of all the things I am looking for--the real, down to earth, everyday experiences that follow this surgery. You seem to be such a wonderful woman-so full of life, love and laughter. Please reconsider and stay where you have so much to offer. You obviously have made dear friends here. This site is a common ground where you all share a little bit of yourselves and in doing so you let others share with you. One more thing, then, I will quit. I have always thought friendship meant understanding when my friends opinions may not be the same as mine. I I wanted a clone, I would look in the mirrow. The world is made up of many individual with many different looks, beliefs, and opinions. That is what makes each of us so special. Atre frien accpts thos differences and loves you as you are. Friendship also means sharing with each other. It should be a pleasure for others to see you enjoying your jokes and smiles with your many friends. I feel good when I see a group of you sharing with each other I makes me know there are still good things the this sometimes mixed-up world. I hope I have not offended you by speaking you. I suppose I am doing so for selfish reasons. If you stop posting, I will be losing. I will no longer have the priviledge of learning from you. Joann, don't stop being you. Somehow, after reading your posts and profile these past few weeks, I know you are someone I would gladly call "FRIEND." Take care! Donna — Donna O. |
 | 10/10/2003 09:06 PM You leaving the boards because of one or two narrow-minding, immature, jealous wanna-be's is simply unacceptable. We took a vote while you were out of the room and we voted you to STAY ON THE ISLAND!!! The tribe has spoken! (I'm not sure but I may be watching too much Reality TV) Love you Girlfriend! — charlenecarlile |
 | 10/10/2003 07:48 PM Girl friend I read your post tonight on your site and RIGHT ON! You have inspired me and always been 100% upfront and honest and I appreciate that. You have always told me when you appreciated something I posted and snatched me back in line a few times! I love ya to death and will not accept not having you on the boards, period. Besides you sent me a letter which says, you will post daily even if it's a weather report and I have it in writing and will use it if I have to! I get tons of emails, I always INTEND to answer each one, but sometimes I don't get to them all. However, if someone seems to be down, hurting or in trouble I will email them first and maybe skip one that is more for fun. We all do what we can to support the ones who need it most. I don't know why people have to make this site something it isn't. Heck, it's not a junior high "cool kids only" club. If folks want in..they can jump in - just like we all do. Don't let the, poor me's, the miss goody two shoes, or the I hate everyone who's not just like me's get to ya. You are doing a fine job and are a credit to AMOS! — Pam G. |
 | 10/10/2003 07:21 PM JoAnn, If you leave this board, we will all lose. You have always been so open and honest in your post and it is so refreshing. I have grown up as a post-op learning from you. I for one, as I know thousands of other people on this site DO NOT want you to leave. I understand how you feel as I have been there before, but I always remember you sending me support when I needed it. I don't just think it, but I know you are wonderful!!! I think you need to go pay paint ball wars with me tomorrwo!!! (((BIG HUG))) — Gingers63 |
 | 10/10/2003 05:53 PM OK, this is BULL! Just 2 wks ago, you were telling me that leaving made them win! Now, I log on today and its starting again and your leaving. OK, AM I GONNA HAVE TO COME UP TO BOSTON AND BRIBE YOUR ASS TO STAY BY SICKING LAYLA ON YOU? — heathercross |
| 10/10/2003 05:34 PM JoAnn...you must realize by now that some people HAVE to post in a hostile way and they HAVE to be cranky all the time and make veiled jabs at others. But you're not that way...please don't let the FEW that have "a hair across their a**" (as my ex-MIL always said) disturb you in ANY WAY! It is not worth it to have you gone from this site, because you bring so much laughter and so many insights to everyone. DO NOT LET A few idiots spoil things, I beg of you. Some people use this site for their own agendas instead of support. They stir the pot constantly...just as one thing dies down, they start it up again. I know, it's positively sickening to me, too. But don't let that be the reason you leave...not because of the few on here that get their jollies by being negative. We love you, honey, you know that. Please reconsider. Love and hugs, Joy xo — [Anonymous] |
 | 10/10/2003 04:19 PM Joann~ I am so sorry that you feel you need to leave YOUR support site due to some misdirected negativity~~ you cant please everyone all the time. You offer such great support to this site, you are always there for pre ops and offering wonderful words of advice (and recipes) to us postops. Your posts generally are upbeat,supportive and positive. It saddens me to know there will be one less positive/happy person on this site.... — ~~Stacie~~ |
| 10/10/2003 03:08 PM unfortunatly i am leaving the boards due to recent negativity being posted lately..its really a shame because amos is a great support site..unfortunatly people get upset when you say hi to your friends here..for the record i have cojones, titanuim ovaries..but i just dont need to get insulted any more by people who think they are better than me.. the past 3 months was not pleasant but thats all been put behind us thank god..peace is made..now some other people have to start up because i or my friends dont say hi to them..you get what you put in here at amos..you send e mails post surgery pages sometimes people respond sometimes they dont.. for the record people that know me know i am a kind loyal loving person ..what other people think of me..oh well as sly stone would sing differnt strokes for differnt folks.. i just hope the negativity dont scare away the rest of the good p[eople here on amos.. good luck everybody its been real..lifes a ride enjoy it instead of dwelling on it! joann — JoAnn |
| 10/08/2003 08:01 PM ok boston get togeher is october18, ..one more week.. just lets hope the weather gods are with us..ok bellas and bellos please e-mail me so i have a idea how many are coming and were we are going to meet..grazia bellas and bellos..arrivedeci joann — JoAnn |
 | 10/08/2003 02:53 PM To the Contessa and all those of you considering a trip to Italy (ooh, am I jealous!), may I suggest a GREAT book? It's called,"The Virago Woman's Travel Guide to Rome," by Ros Belford. From the back cover: "Rome -- in the beginning was the she-wolf that suckled Romulus and Remus...female gladiators, empresses who poisoned their way to power, medieval saints and Renaissance courtesans....Vestal Virgins, Cleopatra...history and mythology...[all] mixed in equal measure." This book is full of great stories, and it tells you how to find the place where each story began. You'll love having it along as a travel companion/guide! It's now out of print, but it's worth the time sleuthing around bookstores to find it. We, of course, will anxiously await your own stories! — Biking O. |
| 10/08/2003 12:45 PM bourngorno bellas and bellos..i have a update on my profile please read it if you would like..i think its very important ..grazia bellas and bellos hugs joann — JoAnn |
 | 10/08/2003 04:09 AM I love your new page.Teann and Joy did a wonderful job.I am so excitied for you to be going to Italy.Its the only place in Europe I have any desire to go.Last Friday I made homemade Ravioli with my grandfather Nunzie and I was thinking about you.Of coarse I don't get to eat any of them but I did try the filling.Have a great day Joann, Love your fellow Italian TinaMarie Theresa DeCrescenzo(Pajeski). — tpajeski |
 | 10/08/2003 12:10 AM Joanne!!! The beautiful Italian Contessa! I love you new page. oxoxoxo marcy — Dr.Marcy |
 | 10/07/2003 07:43 PM I LOVE your posts. They are the one of the first I look for everytime I go to the message board. I get such a happy feeling and can laugh at my problems. You really put everything into perspective and not let life get you down. Love that. My Dad has always had a saying " The main THING is not to get excited." That is sort of like don't sweat the small stuff. Oh, about the spelling, I couldn't write my children a three line excuse from school with-out a dictionary. Still can't spell worth a dime but I call my daughter to get her to spell it for me. LOL.Never did get that phonic stuff. Please keep posting. Luv Ya, Dana — Dana D. |
| 10/07/2003 07:20 PM Love your new profile, it is sooooo YOU! Hugsss — TheresaC |
| 10/07/2003 05:10 PM Italian Contessa Girlfriend JoAnn, Your new profile is BEAUTEOUS!!! Team Te/Joy did a wonderful job, but what are great friends for?!!! — [Anonymous] |
| 10/07/2003 04:08 PM Beautiful new profile! Makes me want Ravioli and Eggplant Parmesean...mmmm might have to go to Olive Garden! Such a beautful lady deserves an equally beautiful profile. Kiss..Kiss — ~~Stacie~~ |
 | 10/07/2003 11:53 AM Italian Contessa, love your new profile. It is sooo you. Elegant,classy, and just a tad understated. LOL. Love you girl. You keep me laughing even when I have had a terrible day. Your friendship means so much to me. WANDA THE REBEL PRINCESS! — cleo718 |
| 10/07/2003 03:59 AM My Contessa Girlfriend JoAnn, I know you are thrilled about your Italy trip and I'm thrilled for you!! I think you should wear your lobster socks and carry YOUR DUCK under your arm!!! BIGGHUGGZZZZ Jolene — [Anonymous] |
| 10/04/2003 05:25 AM Contessa JoAnn, I am so PROUD to be a member of your "Psycho Princess Posse"!!! I wonder why some people know so much about BUGS??? I don't think it has a thing to do with education!! BIGGHUGGZZZZ Jolene — [Anonymous] |
| 10/03/2003 09:39 PM My dearest Contessa. OMG, this DRAMA is so silly and childish and you do not have to take it alone. I am by your side, girlfriend, and I love that you're staying right where you are. I know you already know this, but just for the record, your posts are the first ones I look for when I come online because I know they will be filled with life, joy, wisdom, and the daily wonderment for all the difference this surgery makes in your life. Because of you, Susan Maria, and a few others (who know who they are)I had the confidence that I could fight for this surgery and I could succeed. I wanted to know the joy you all know. And because of you, I fought the nasty CIGNA monster and I won! Thank you, JoAnn. I've said it before and I'll say it again, "YOU ROCK!" — charlenecarlile |
 | 10/03/2003 07:19 PM JoAnn, what can I say, I LOVE your posts. They always have wisdom, humor and real life in them. You let us in your home, your family, your heart. I have NEVER seen you post one bad word about anyone. Ignore the crap and just keep being the wonderful person you are. — Bethy413 |
| 10/03/2003 03:29 PM hi i have updated my profile feel free to read it!and my new e mail adress is on my surgery page! smiles back at yas! love ya joann..hugs — JoAnn |
 | 10/03/2003 07:53 AM Sweet JoAnn, Zippin' through the M-board this morning & had one of those "hey-back-the-bus-up" moments when I came upon your most recent pic. WOW lady!!you are truly a work in progress, and I am ever so happy for you! — Denise W. |
 | 10/02/2003 06:52 PM Joanne, you win the 'most active surgery page' on AMOS award!! You're looking fab, girlfriend! Don't let some jealous a-holes get you down. Everyone on this board who means anything KNOWS how valuable you are to us! You've never made any comments against any group in any of the posts I've seen. Seems like someone has very thin skin...and maybe some issues with a persecution complex!!! We love ya, Contessa!!!! PS can you magically take the carbs out of some spaghetti and mbls for me!!??!?? just this once?? — kathy B. |
 | 10/02/2003 06:49 PM Joanne, I am so sorry you are getting the brunt of the attacks from someone who thinks way too much of herself. I enjoy reading your posts, I can overlook a misspelled word, I enjoy a good dirty joke, and I can skip over any posting that I have no interest in reading. Keep posting on a daily basis and don't let the "little" people win out. Those of us that love you way out number the negative ones that take life way too serious. Keep posting those yummy sounding recipes and keep sending those jokes. Carla — Carla J. |
| 10/02/2003 06:14 PM Your new pic is up- you just keep getting better and better there bella! — ~~Stacie~~ |
 | 10/02/2003 06:13 PM Joanne, you know there are some times in our lives that we come across people who are all about themselves. You know the type? Can only talk about what is happening with themselves, relate every converation to themselves. It makes me sad for those people because they are soooo wrapped up in their unhappy lives that they can't see the joy and humor and light around them. There is so much bad in this world of ours that it amazes me that when presented with a place like AMOS, a place that should be a haven where people feel secure to talk about very sensitive issues, some people have to bring the nastiness and hateful attitudes in with them. I know there is no way to screen for that kind of thing and no way to stop it. However, I beg you and all others who have been slammed and threatened to please don't let them win!!!!!! Too many good people are disappearing from these boards because of these folks. Don't let them do that anymore. If we don't respond eventually they will stop. Without an audience why put on a show????? — PookieW2 |
| 10/02/2003 05:52 PM Bella contessa -- I don't post often, but yours are among the posts I look for every day to boost my spirits and stay confident that life after fat is possible. Thank you for being you and for sharing yourself with us. -- Mary Clark — Mary C. |
| 10/02/2003 05:49 PM Don't worry, Contessa...the lawyer LOVED the "psycho princess" part (and of course we know who she is referring to..we're not idiots) You are so above these people, JoAnn. All they do is lie around in wait for something to pounce on to try to drag people down, after of course they put their own "spin" on it....don't let it disturb one hair on your beautifully-coifed head. I have nothing to do with these people...they're not worth the breath in my body. You shouldn't either. Love and hugs to my Contessa, Joy xo — [Anonymous] |
 | 10/02/2003 04:15 PM My Contessa,Your comment in your post really touched me. I've been obsessing about the skin getting looser when I should just be thankful that I'm losing the weight and I feel wonderful. I said at the beginning I wouldn't worry about the skin. Thanks for reminding me that I've got lots to focus on right now! Love you bunches. — janetms |
| 10/02/2003 03:41 AM ....mara....first of all i did not say a thing about cuban cockroaches..second of all im glad you know so much about bugs..and you seemed to sum up all the nastines yourself in your last line.. maybe one person is telling you one thing and not the truth.. its really to bad that other peoples opinions are swayed by other peoples lies .. personally mara this is a support group i have a life besides amos hard as it is to believe..my one hour a day posting to surgery pages and giving support is not my life.. i wish you no harm to be honest with you i have no amniousity towards you..i just dont like the way that lies have been said which was tould to you..but whats that saying he said she said.. as for me being ignorant at times i think we all can be..im not a perefect person i dont want to be one.. well good luck in life , your weight loss.. joann — JoAnn |
| 10/01/2003 09:08 PM In all honesty, I have a rebuttal for you...Stacie O's post was FUNNY, LIGHTHEARTED and not offensive to me in any way. What I have taken offence is the veiled insults directed to me about MY HISPANIC heritage and of my wearing stilettos. You and I both know that you all have been getting carried away on the board in the mistaken impression that I or anyone else that I associate with CARE ABOUT YOUR OPINIONS OF US,...YOU ALL ARE SO NON IMPORTANT IN MY LIFE, But obviously you all feel that I AM IMPORTANT ENOUGH IN YOUR LIFE TO TRY TO INSULT ME VIA YOUR MISTAKEN IDEA OF MY HERITAGE. I HATE TO BREAK THE NEWS TO YOU, NOT EVERY HISPANIC PERSON THAT LIVES IN MIAMI IS OF CUBAN DECENT! RACISM and PREJUDICE is STILL UNACEPTABLE AND ANYONE THAT ALLOWS THIS TO CONTINUE IN SILENCE OR OTHERWISE, IS PART OF THE PROBLEM AND NOT PART OF THE SOLUTION. As far as my taking this to the extreem, just because some CUBAN that YOU know is not taking offense to your friend's childish, immature message board thread about CUBAN ROACHES doesn't mean that OTHER CUBANS per say wouldn't be offended, I have no idea really as I chose NOT to share such ignorance with MY OVERLY EDUCATED AND HIGHLY QUALIFIED CUBAN FRIENDS...and to equate JAPANESE BEETLES and Killer BEES, Oh, by the way, my dear...SOUTH AMERICA HAS KILLER BEES ALSO,not just AFRICA...shows YOUR IGNORANCE on the subject of ENTOMOLOGY. Japanese Beetles and African Killer Bees exsist as an independant species...There has never been or will there ever exsist a species of bugs called "CUBAN COCKAROACHES"and even less "CUBAN ROACHES WEARING STILETTOS"...for the ignorant and uninformed, such as yourself and your "DARLING" friends...the actual name for those bugs you JOKINGLY refer to as CUBAN ROACHES are PALMETTO BUGS, often refered to as WATER BUGS. For someone in the educational system, you are quite ignorant at times. Please do not email me again as I do NOT chose to correspond with you and your narrow minded "PRINCESS POSSE". You ALL need to give it a rest, you ALL are getting quite tiresome and reduntant with all this back biting, and bitchiness over the fact that one of your psycho princesses saw green when I posted about the length of my skirt in a picture that I sent to some guy...2,000 miles away that DID NOT EVER CLAIM HE EVEN HAD A RELATIONSHIP WITH!! — Mara T. |
| 09/29/2003 12:52 PM Contessa you are the the original "classy lady". You can't buy it, you just have it or you don't. Well honey, you do. I am honored to call you friend. (((((HUGS)))))Wanda — cleo718 |
| 09/28/2003 02:14 PM To the Italian Contessa, You wonderful woman you. I like so many others have to sing your praises. I have been a member here for almost a year & I look forward everyday to reading your post. You have a wonderful outlook on life & are very informative in your posts as well. I just want to say thank you for being you & keep up the good work. Joyetta — joyetta1 |
| 09/28/2003 01:57 PM Stacie O suggested I do this, so, here it goes NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO I AM NOT CINDY LOU NOR AM I DEBBIE WRIGHT (WHO LACKS A PROFILE AND AN IDENTITY)! I AM NOT A COWARD, HAVE NEVER BEEN! And to the rumor that I was signed in a Cindy Lou, give me a break, I would never do such a cowardly thing. — heathercross |
| 09/28/2003 06:00 AM Hi Contessa, Cindy Lou WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO???? I'm just glad you know who your real friends are!! People never cease to amaze me, what the green eyed monster will do to them! You just keep on being you, Girlfriend! BIGGHUGGZZZZ Jolene — [Anonymous] |
 | 09/27/2003 10:29 PM Joann, I for one always look forward to your postings! I love your directness and your wonderful great big heart! You have a way about you that is something everyone would be envious of and by the one comment,,,,,there is one in particular who is............ Stay with us! Your Friend, Pam Richmond — Sally Jane N. |
| 09/27/2003 08:48 PM You Rock, girlfriend! — charlenecarlile |
 | 09/27/2003 08:43 PM I hope that you didn't let the ignorant, jealousy-inspired comments get you down. You are absolutely beautiful (inside AND out) and I love reading your posts. You seem full of life & love. Take care, Lady! — Lisa M. |
 | 09/27/2003 08:24 PM Ah Contessa, your's was one of the first posts and profiles that I read when I came to this site. When I read your posts, you make me feel like I am back home (my family is from the Boston area). Cindy Lou, or whatever her real identity is, does not have the true spirit and feeling that belongs to the AMOS family. I feel sorry for her that she felt the need to take a shot at one of AMOS's brightest stars. I look forward to reading your posts for as long as you right them. Ciao, Contessa! Maria — Maria M. |
| 09/27/2003 05:56 PM just wanted to tell you: Cindy Lou is really Heather Cross. — [Anonymous] |
 | 09/27/2003 05:06 PM I tried too email you but it said too many emails Joann---Ilove to read your posts. I think you are such an inspiration to all of us. I don't post ofen because it seems every time I do I get a nasty message from someone telling me to have the real surgery . I had the lap band. People can be so cruel. I was told I was a fake and not to come on here. The lap band was my descion and so far I am doing great 50 pds down since 6/10, I have about 60 or 70 more too go Please keep posting , we all love to read your posts. Being Italian I like your posts about your cooking. I love tripe and was afraid to try it. Well I did after reading about you cooking tripe. I did fine w/ it , but of couse I had a very small amount. Thanks again Donna — Donna K. |
| 09/27/2003 03:50 PM Seeing your smiling face on the board makes my day! Your post are always inspirational and I know you have helped me in many ways, many, many times. You are well loved by many....even ducks..(giggle) — Bethy413 |
| 09/27/2003 03:16 PM please see my email i hope one bad message doesn't stop all the messages you post. — susan B. |
| 09/27/2003 02:56 PM Well Contessa looks like you have someone extremely jealous of you. That's so grade school as my 10 yr old would say. Don't you even think about stop posting, heck what am I saying, you leave the boards...NOT A CHANCE...and for that we're all blessed with your humor as well as encouragement. Thank you for helping me through my first 6 months with your post. Debbie in Southern Indiana — D L. |
 | 09/27/2003 02:55 PM Darn it my date is Oct 6th not the 1st!!!LOL — Karin C. |
| 09/27/2003 02:50 PM Hi Contessa, I have to say I have been a member of this board for over 1 yr and I look forward to seeing you posts. You and Teanne and Pam have been my inspiration. My day is coming up Oct 1st and I will finally be on the losing side...YEAH!!!! I just hope I can Lose half of myself also...hehehe Oh Yea and I guess this Cindy lou must be a person who is jealous of anyone that had success with WLS, she/he probably didnt follow drs orders LOL...well dear, God Bless and You look marvelous! — Karin C. |
 | 09/27/2003 02:19 PM Dear Contessa, I look forward to seeing your posts. Your bright personality and outlook on life makes me smile. Both my parents families are from Sicily, so I kinda feel related to you!! Don't let the words of some mean spirited, obviously depressed person get you down, or keep you from posting, we reap what we sow, I believe that firmly. Keep smiling!!!! ~~hugs~~ — judy B. |
| 09/26/2003 04:28 PM Hi there girlie, I agree with you, I think I told you this once before. I don't eat pasta, potatoes, rice etc, etc. I eat about the same way. and don't play around with baking goodies and call them low fat or low carbs foods. I don't play games with foods that say it's low carbs but are really high. I have never brought and drunk protein drinks. and I get my blood checked every month and so far it's been A-OKAY,and the doctor is pleased. I focus on my meats first. water, exercise and vitamins.I do confess I have a weakness and it's for nuts. for snacks I eat sugar free jello, yogart sometimes, Im not happy with it's carbs, but I do try to get the lowest one I can find. I think everyone has to find out what works for them. I tell ya my way is weird and I admit I have no idea what Im doing LOL but Hey, it works and Im sticking to it. I get about 900 to 1000 cals a day. and I feel great. so far I've loss 140 lbs in 9 months. YAY! But anyhow I just wanted to say keep doing what's working for you. You are looking and doing a great job. CONGRATULATIONS to ya. **Hugs** — Naes Wls J. |
 | 09/25/2003 04:06 PM Joann!!! Your new pic looks awesome! You look so good! Congrats! — shelbabey |
| 09/24/2003 05:41 PM Bourngorno Bellas and Bellos..ok this is the date for the Boston get together..its october 18, 2003..suggsetions duck tour, harbor ride, downtown crossing, boston common., fanule hall, north end...get the ideas in motion ..giggle..e- mail me and let me know what youd like to do?? so its defitnly october 18, 2003..see ya all in bawston..haha hugs JoAnn :) — JoAnn |
| 09/18/2003 12:41 AM Contessa, Have a wonderful time with the family and just take everything that is said with ease....some people are hurtful. I love you though and think you are the COOLEST!!! oxoxoMarcy-The Jewish Princess — Dr.Marcy |
 | 09/17/2003 09:05 PM Hi Ms. Italian Contessa, The only reason Dr Phil even has his stuff on TV is because he was Oprah's boyfriend and she had a woman on her show the other day who had Gastric bypass and was very successful. It was a great story, I cried when I watched it. I figured Phil's stuff was just to make $$$$ and so I didn't pay attention to it. It's a shame someone in his position has to exploit people. That's all I'll say because I am preaching to the chior here! Congratulations on your post-op success! You are an inspiration. Cathy — catleth |
| 09/17/2003 12:48 AM Contessa DARLING...VERY WELL SAID!!! OXOXOX — Dr.Marcy |
| 09/16/2003 06:35 PM Hi Contessa, Dr. Phil would say you took the "Easy way out".!! I know, we can all order tickets for his show, go to California and tell him "where it's at"!! I wrote him a nice-nasty email today and I will never watch his show again. BIGGHUGGZZZZ, email me. Jolene — [Anonymous] |
| 09/16/2003 05:25 PM ok morbidly obese for 20 years..lose weight gain weight lose weight gain weight..female problems due to obesity...urinary incontinuce...head axches..depression..back aches..swollen feet..swollen hands..depression..losing hope..feeling like a prisoner in my body..ok lets go to weight watchers again..oh drop pounds gain it back,..jenny..diet workshop..the visouc cycle.,.im at my last hope i start to research weight loss surgery..hmm do i do it open do i go lap..hmmm side effects..go to 2 surgeons who do i feel more conmfident with..hmm alter my insides can die of complications..yes if i stop eating ill lose weight isnt that the secret..well i looked at the risks and said hey ill be dead in 3 years at the rate im going...so i go get my body altered..everuyone saying are u nuts..i have complications after surgery im in icu..my insecion opens up wont close for 4 months.. easy way out huh..food dont digest here comes the hairballs..oh no i drank something or ate something with hidden sugar or sugar alcholol..toilets my best freind....comments being trown how dangerous the surgery is yea so is my weight..i am now a confident woman..happy again..i live and dont exist..so to all the critics out there..shut up because life is beautiful and i thank god i had this surgery .. — JoAnn |
 | 09/13/2003 07:15 AM JOANN - 171 POUNDS IN 14 MONTHS!!!!! What a testament to dedication!!! As always, you continue to be an inspiration! Only 69 days until I move to the other side!!! — Debbie B. |
| 09/12/2003 02:35 PM Contessa JoAnn, Congrats on you HUGE weight loss. Keep up the good work, Your Highness!! lol BIGGHUGGZZZZ Jolene — [Anonymous] |
| 09/08/2003 12:17 PM Grazi mi amore,You new picture is fantastic.You look so beautiful.Again Thank you for the compliments.I really do appriciate them. — tpajeski |
| 09/08/2003 06:25 AM Joann, I must admit Iam more a lurker than a poster, but I had to tell you how beautiful you new picture is. I am sure you have worked very hard to get where you are. I AM PRE-OP WAITING FOR MY SURGERY ON NOV.7. congradulations. Pat — Pat B. |
| 09/07/2003 01:32 AM Contessa, Your new picture is goergeous!!! I love reading your posts. oxoxo Happy Sunday Marcy — Dr.Marcy |
| 09/06/2003 10:36 PM The Italian Contessa, Hey Girlfriend where's your Crown???? You look absolutely smashing!! I know I already said that but it bears repeating! BIGGHUGGZZZZ...Jolene — [Anonymous] |
| 09/06/2003 07:27 PM That's a really beautiful new picture, Contessa! Bella! Love and hugs, Joy xo — [Anonymous] |
| 09/05/2003 09:22 PM Countessa~~ you crack me up!! — ~~Stacie~~ |
| 09/03/2003 06:52 PM JoAnn, you're right! It's good to sometimes fall, because we learn a great lesson in getting back up again. I'm glad you didn't lose your humor over it--and don't be disheartened: every day is a new chance and a new beginning. I so enjoy your postings--keep up the great work! — AmyL |
| 09/02/2003 08:51 AM Hello JoAnn~~stopping by to wish you all the very best with your new job. I understand how you feel about change-but sometimes it's a good thing. So you go and show off that great new body of yours and make some new friends. Take a deep breath and you go girl--have a great day!! — Alice W. |
| 09/01/2003 04:47 PM There once was a mountain lion who ate a bull...he was so proud of himself that he just kept on roaring! well hes going thru the jungle and a hunter hears him roaring and then shoots him..the moral of the story?? when you are full of bull shut your mouth...will rodgers — JoAnn |
 | 08/31/2003 02:32 PM JoAnn, oh my God, my mouth is still on the floor at the question you asked your dad. Good for you, maybe next time he will think twice about being incensitive to you. You just keep on being you and you will never go wrong. Best wishes to you. — vonnie2304 |
| 08/28/2003 01:05 PM Nice Post Joann~~ As someone who also takes offense at the "clique" comments on this board, I wanted to support your comments. This place is all about support- we are not all liked, all the time, but I have never let negative feedback stop me from giving and recieving the support I need. — ~~Stacie~~ |
| 08/17/2003 07:43 AM JoAnn enjoy enjoy enjoy!!! — PookieW2 |
 | 08/17/2003 05:44 AM JoAnn, Have a wonderful trip. I look forward to reading our posts so I will sure miss that.. Have a great week. God bless. Jamie — Jamie M. |
| 08/16/2003 08:13 PM Bourngorno Bellas and Bellos, well im all set to go back to the land that I love..Aruba here I come..ill miss reading the message boards but if you cant have internet acess what better place than Aruba..at least they do have A.M. And F.M. radio with all stell drunm music and merangue music..lol.. everyone stay happy and healthy..see you guys in a week! love ya and a hug JoAnn .......life really is a ride enjoy it! — JoAnn |
| 08/16/2003 06:54 AM Jo Ann you have a wonderful trip. With your personality and zest for life I know you will have a good time. I can't wait to hear about your trip when you get back. I love reading your posts you keep me so uplifted. Best wishes to you. — vonnie2304 |
| 08/13/2003 05:23 PM JoAnn..YOU'RE the Bella and the Sweetie...thanks for making me laugh these past few days...I really appreciate your friendship, oh Queen of the Slorks! And absolutely...FHIPE! You said it, girlfriend! Love and hugs, Joy xo — [Anonymous] |
 | 08/10/2003 06:21 AM JoAnn, Congrats on the size 12 jeans! Way to go! You have done awesome. A big hug coming your way!!! Love to see you in the Halloween costume, you will have to take a pic for us when the time comes. Smiles!!! — pam k. S. |
| 08/07/2003 06:28 PM JoAnn Hello and thanks so much for your good wishes on my first anniversary. As you would say, "Life is a ride enjoy it"...well that's exactly what I plan on doing!! — Alice W. |
 | 08/07/2003 08:44 AM JoAnn I just wanted to comment on how great you look. I've been following your profile, because I too am interested in the lap-band. I think it's wonderful that you have been able to shed as much weight as you have in little over a year, with the lap-band. I was finally able to have my ins. approve me to see a surgeon out of network for a consultation. I was already approved back in Apr. to have the surgery. Unfortunately, the surgeon (in network) decided not to perform the lap-band surgery. So that put me at square one. I haven't given up, I refuse to. I hope I can be as successful as you. Best wishes-God Bless Amy — Amy G. |
| 07/27/2003 09:37 AM Hi JoAnn...you're the BELLA! Losing 164 lbs. in a year? Mercy! Pretty soon you're going to be shopping at the Petite Sophisticate (I don't know if you have that store in MA, but they're out here in CA...very nice store for you tiny ladies). Love and hugs, Joy — [Anonymous] |
| 07/26/2003 12:33 AM Hi JoAnn! What a day you had. I sending you a little magic dust.....poof!! All good ju ju to you today!!! oxoxo Marcy — Dr.Marcy |
| 07/25/2003 10:57 AM ~*~I SAID A PRAYER FOR YOU TODAY~*~ I said a prayer for you today And know God must have heard- I felt the answer in my heart Although He spoke no word I didn't ask for wealth or fame, I knew you wouldn't mind, I asked Him to send treasures Of a far more lasting kind, I asked that He'd be near you At the start of each new day, To grant you health and blessings And friends to share your way. I asked for happiness for you In all things great and small, But it was for His loving care I prayed the most of all. ~*~JoAnn this prayer is for you and your friend~*~ — Naes Wls J. |
| 07/25/2003 10:14 AM You look so good!!! Hugs!! — shelbabey |
 | 07/15/2003 07:33 PM JoAnn, Congratulations to you on your one-year anniversary! Wishing you continued success and a healthy, happy future. Shadow ^j^ — Shadow51 |
 | 07/15/2003 06:07 PM JoAnn, mi amore! CONGRATULATIONS on your 1-year anniversary! You rock, chicky!! ((hugs)) — Joyce R. |
 | 07/15/2003 03:06 PM Congrats Joann!!!! You've done awesome in a year...you're a real inspiration to me. Thanks for being a friend! Sandy — srowe/ohio |
 | 07/15/2003 11:07 AM il compleanno felice! Happy re-Birthday, Joann! Isn't it amazing how fast the time flies by? I hope that you are doing fabulous, that all your dreams are coming true and that you are living life to the max! — kylakae |
| 07/15/2003 11:00 AM CONGRATULATIONS and HAPPY ANNIVERSARY. You go girl! Thumbs up~*~Hugs~*~ — Naes Wls J. |
 | 07/15/2003 09:59 AM CONGRATULATIONS JoANN! You have done an awesome job!! I read all your posts! I was so excited for you reading about your trip to the lingere shop!! But if you think you are cold now, wait til you are prancing around in those things!! HAHA Hugs!!! — Marcia M. |
| 07/15/2003 09:46 AM JoAnn, congratulations on your anniversary. You have done a great job and you always make me chuckle. I love hearing about your experiences and look forward to seeing daily posts. Your description of Aruba has reinforced my desire to have a great vacation there, I will be going next year when the money is saved. Here's to another great year.carla — Carla J. |
 | 07/15/2003 09:42 AM JoAnn - I am sooo proud of you. You have used your tool to the best of your abilities and have really succeeded and have continued to be a motivation and inspiration to us all. I am so glad that you have stayed on AMOS to share your wisdom, strength, and knowledge with us all. May God continue to bless you and your family.Have a great Anniversary. You truly deserve it. God Bless. — Teena A. |
 | 07/15/2003 09:03 AM Happy one year Anniversary to you. I myself have followed your post from day one because of our surgery dates being so close together.You have done a wonderful job using your tool wisely. — HelpMeRhonda !! |
| 07/15/2003 08:20 AM Dear JoAnn...Happy One Year Anniversary! And you've done AWESOME! I have followed your posts from day one, and want to thank you for "making my day" many times with your funny stories and comments. You have such as positive attitude, and it SHOWS! And thank you for being my friend this past year, and for all your sweet emails. Love and hugs, Joy — [Anonymous] |
| 07/15/2003 07:16 AM JoAnn!!! first let me tell you happy birthday!!!!! your weight loss is wonderful. fromreadingyour update i can truly identify with you. I too feellike an alcoholic (in recovery) and I am praying that I don't gain the weight back. god bless you in all of your future endeavours — tameaka S. |
| 07/15/2003 06:43 AM JoAnn stoppin' by to wish you a very Happy anniversary! It's a real pleasure to congratulate you on your awesome weight loss, and to send you my very best wishes as you continue on this incredible journey. — Denise W. |
| 07/15/2003 05:06 AM JoAnn-Congratulations on your anniversary! Congrats on having the strength to make this decision and committing to follow through with the necessary post op stuff. I love reading your posts. Your before and after photos are amazing. Although I think I liked your middle photo best. I can't wait til I'm shopping for sexy underwear too. My daughter says thongs really are comfortable-and no panty lines! LOL! Again, congrats and thanks for your inspiring posts. Lynda — [Anonymous] |
 | 07/15/2003 03:14 AM Happy Re-Birthday, JoAnne! You posts in thepast year have been fun, honest and inspirational. Thank you for everything you have contributed and congratulations on re-gaining (not a bad word in this context!) your life! As a former Bostonian, you've done wicked good! — Karen N. |
| 07/14/2003 08:55 PM Bourngorno Bellas and bellos, well a year ago at this time i was sleeples i couldnt get any sleep i was going thru a range of emotions..i was having my surgery in the morning..i had resarched about the surgery and finally decided to do something about my weight. physically and mentally i felt horrible..i felt like i was a prisoner in my body and years of failure on weight loss plans this was my last hope of living a normal life. no matter hoe much jewlery i bought and clothes i ordered from catalogues i still never felt good about myself..when i was obese i was very clean on my body not that im not now, i had great gromming habits , never wore a stained shirt out in public but i was still misrable and can we talk about the physical pain..i wasnt out of bed 5 minutes and i was taking advils for aches and pains..i always had a back ache, headache, swollen feet and hands..i was on high blood pressure pills and borderline diabetes..i was a mess and if i didnt lose any weight id probally be dead in a few years from this discease..i had to have a hystrecomy when i was 39 because i had fibroid tumors all related to obesity ..dam i hate that word..i never wanted to leave my house because i was enbaressed and i hated the way people would stare at me werever i went..for years i dint live and boy am i making up for it now !..i can actually walk a few miles and not wine im tired, i can go to curves and workout and not say im hurting, i clean my house like a nurotic now and to be honest i dont mind cleaning my house because i have the energy to do it..iam just a happy person now and its like i see things for the first time..in the beggining im not going to lie to you it was hard i missed food but eventually i was able to eat again..i made mistakes with my eating .i still do once in a while but im human..thats life..i forget to chew chew chew or i eat to fast sometimes..i learned that certain foods will agree with me one day and another time it wont..i can laugh sneeze cough with out ant accidents, cross my legs, tie my shoes in the middle..i love mascara now i think i have about 30 tubes that i bought just to try out.,.i love preety girly girl underwear..i love shopping for clothes ..im a changed personalll together i have more self confidence and respect for myself..has my matrraige and family life improved hmmm whos to say sometimes people you love dont like changes but too bad after compromissing for years its my turn...im in a good place and thats not such a bad thing..i stated out at 328 pounds and i know weight 164 so i guess im a sucess..i pray to god i never gain my weight back ..im obese like a alcholic as far as im concerned i want to stay grounded and never forget were i came from..if any one ever needs my help please feel free to ..i want to give back what has been giving me.. i was verey lucky i had a wonderful support sytem with my freinds and family love ya guys..i also have made some wonderful freinds here at amos and i wouldd like to thank them for the support and freindship i have made with them..first of all to my sista slork janine i love ya gf..you are the best!..cheryl in ct , stacy o, joy , sharon leach, sharon nevea, janey in the islands, kim o, karen , teresa,. barbara, sandy, wanda, love you guys i value your freindship..and to any new freinds that i will make..clink glassess clinking together salute ! well i have gone on i like to refelect on sally s..up in heavan watching us all..teena adler your determination is amazing and so is everyone else here on this board..what a sister and brother hood we have here we are from diffent parts of the world, races, religions and were all in this together..well thank you from the bottom of my heart for this past year its been one hell of a journy..lifes a ride enjoy it and god bless america watch her troops..happy re birthday to me ..arrivedecci bellas and bellos..(((hugs))) smiles love ya all..JoAnn — JoAnn |
| 07/14/2003 11:46 AM Buon Giorno from a fellow Italiano. I enjoy see your Italian greetings. I, unfortunately, am an American/Italian--both parents born in USA--but all grandparents born in Italy. I have visited Italy 5 times and loved every minute of the country. Onto WLS, I am scheduled for my open RYN on July 30 at Hershey Medical Center. Of course, I am anxious and nervous. I am a pretty big guy weighing in at about 560 (some would say too much Italian cooking--but that is NOT the case). I am looking forward to other side and years to come--several hundred pounds lighter I hope. Wishing you well, arrivederchi! Ciao-Steve DiGuiseppe — sad0701 |
| 07/11/2003 07:20 AM Hi JoAnn, I loved that story. So true, so true. I hope you don't mind but I copied it to send to a friend who is down and needs some encouragement. I get a real kick from your messages, they are filled with hope and joy. Keep 'em coming! — [Anonymous] |
| 07/11/2003 04:24 AM THE TRIP I had not really planned on taking a trip this time of year, and yet I found myself packing rather hurriedly. This trip was going to be unpleasant and I knew in advance that no real good would come of it. I'm talking about my annual "Guilt Trip." I got tickets to fly there on "WISHIHAD" airlines. It was an extremely short flight. I got my baggage, which I could not check. I chose to carry it myself all the way. It was weighted down with a thousand memories . . . of what might have been. No one greeted me as I entered the terminal to the Regret City International Airport. I say international because people from all over the world come to this dismal town. As I checked into the Last Resort Hotel, I noticed that they would be hosting the year's most important event, the Annual Pity Party. I wasn't going to miss that great social occasion. Many of the towns leading citizens would be there. First, there would be the Done family. . . you know, Should Have, Would Have and Could Have. Then came the I Had family. You probably know ol' Wish and his clan. Of course, the Opportunities would be present, Missed and Lost. The biggest family would be the Yesterday's. There are far too many of them to count, but each one would have a very sad story to share. Then Shattered Dreams would surely make an appearance. And It's Their Fault would regale us with stories (excuses) about how things had failed in his life, and each story would be loudly applauded by Don't Blame Me and I Couldn't Help It. Well, to make a long story short, I went to this depressing party ... knowing that there would be no real benefit in doing so. And, as usual, I became very depressed. But as I thought about all of the stories of failures brought back from the past, it occurred to me that all of this trip and subsequent "pity party" could be canceled by ME! I started to truly realize that I did not have to be there. I didn't have to be depressed. One thing kept going through my mind. I CAN'T CHANGE YESTERDAY, BUT I DO HAVE THE POWER TO MAKE TODAY A WONDERFUL DAY. I can be happy, joyous, fulfilled, encouraged, as well as encouraging. Knowing this, I left the City of Regret immediately and left no forwarding address. Am I sorry for mistakes I've made in the past? YES! But there is no physical way to undo them. So, if you're planning a trip back to the City of Regret, . . . please cancel all your reservations now. Instead, take a trip to a place called, Starting Again. I liked it so much ... that I have now taken up permanent residence there. My neighbors ... the I Forgive Myself and the New Starts are so very helpful. By the way, you don't have to carry around heavy baggage, because the load is lifted from your shoulders upon arrival. God bless you in finding this great town. If you can find it . . . it's in your own heart . . . please look me up. I live on I CAN DO IT street. i recieved this e mail and i thought i would share it with everyone kinda like our journys into wls ..going on with our future and forgetting our past enjpy — JoAnn |
| 06/15/2003 10:49 PM JOANN~~Glad to see your smiling face on the board! 'Always remember in your heart that you are far bigger than anything that can happen to you.' — Sharon Neva |
| 06/13/2003 07:00 PM Bourngorno Paisanos?? thats a word im not sure that i can use lately..First of all as you know I posted something against what Heather said..Heather and I clearewd the air and some of you just cant let go!some of you never post ..but when theres a little controversly the pot gets stirred up...another thing and this is no ATTACK on anyone before more controversy stats..someone posts to say they saw their old boy freind and hes obese.,.yes the jerk hurt her in the past and revenge is somewhat nice..but people are posting back ..yea yea the guys obese..what i cant understand is we are all fighting obesity and people are cherring that this guy is obese?? am i missing something here ?? as far as im concerned i will always be obese no matter how much weight i lose...its a sickness like alcholism or drug addiction..for a while i have decided i am not going to post on the boards..if any one needs my help like i have helped so many people im here for you..i just feel right now the small minded ness is to petty..and i was not ATTACKING ANYONE ABOUT MY LAST SUBJECT MATTER! good luck bellas and bellos and be kind to one another ...meow.. arrivedecci bellas and bellos joann — JoAnn |
| 06/05/2003 08:29 AM Mrs.LaPorte, I just want to tell you that I find you to be such an inspiration.I love to read your daily posts on the board.You remind me of an Aunt that I have.I have followed you story since the first day I came onto Obesityhelp.I am now a post of of 5 months and down 92pounds. Have a great day. Tina Pajeski Thank You so much for sharing your story with all of us. — tpajeski |
| 06/05/2003 06:20 AM Bourngorno Paisanos, last night i couldnt sleep and when that happens to me i start to think a awful lot..haha..no wonder why my head hurts..haha..i was thinking i have lost 150 pounds ive done really well ive had no complications thank god, i am truly blessed..i eat everything practicaly except for certain vegetables that kill my stomach with gas , i stay away from refined sugar because i dumped once and i just dont like that feeling ..i eat carbos not a lot but i eat them i get my protien in first and then have some..this surgery is for the rest of my life, and i feel that if i dont lose any more weight im happy were i am im in a 14 and some 16s ..i feel really good, i was never a barbie doll and i sdont want to be a barbie doll..i have excess skin on my thighs , i exerfcise but its not enough for the skin but good for my heart ! i dont want any surgery to remove skin because ive had so many other surgerys to me its just not important having excess skin..ill be 11 months out in a few weeks and before you know it a year, then a year becomes 2 and so on..this is for life and i want to live a normal life ..so i am! so many things to be grateful for i now wake up in morning and dont have to take 2 advils for pain, no more headaches, backaches, swollen feet, shakiness from sugar levels..no more urinary incontinuasy, i cross my legs...i dont need seat belt extenders, no more looks from mean people..ive lost 150 pounds and found a new person and i really really like that that person..im more confident, i still love food dont get me wrong but food doint rule my life no more..when i get emootional i deal with things instead of eating, i get head hunger still hey im human and everyday will be a challenge..my thanks to everyone who [posts on board..even if we all dont agree on each others posts its still insight ..well my breaks over arrivedecci bel;las and bellos lifes a ride enjoy it ((HUGS)) JoAnn hahaha :) — JoAnn |
| 06/03/2003 09:48 PM Hi JoAnn, Thanks for at least aknowledging my post!! I haven't heard anything from people in here in so long that I was wondering if it took something to get people riled up then they would talk to me! I know I have posted and posted and never get any response to what I write- I was thinking that people just passed over your posts if the name didnt seem familiar. I agree the message board is not for posting back and forth too but at least SOMEONE could answer a question or something on there. I tried emailing you and couldnt get it to work. thanks again JoAnn for taking the time to post. De :) — [Anonymous] |
| 05/20/2003 04:18 AM Yikes!! zippin’ through the M/board playin’ catch–up and did a double take when I came to your newest pic. Couldn’t pass up the opportunity to send you my very best wishes and tell you how wonderful you’re lookin’!!! Its one thing to look so good Joann, but looking SO happy. . . is what comes across in all of your recent pictures. Have a wonderful summer =) — Denise W. |
 | 05/19/2003 01:01 PM Hey there JoAnn, I just have to tell you your new picture looks fantastic.... you go girlie... wow... and as far as obesity goes.. there is research being done that is showing up that it reallyis in our dna... so dont be so hard on yourself... you have done a fantastic job on your weight loss.... Karen — Karen Wyatt |
| 05/12/2003 11:24 AM Thank you for the kind words. You are always such an encouragement for me. I am blessed to have such wonderful AMOS friends. Take care! :) — [Anonymous] |
 | 05/05/2003 02:51 AM Hello JoAnn...thanks for your encouraging words sent my way. I am on the LOSING side now, and following your instructions to the letter....W - B - F. LOL You are too funny. Loved the new picture on your page too! Continued best wishes. — Linda B. |
| 04/22/2003 04:33 PM Bourngorno Paisanos..today i went for my GYN appontment and it was bizzare ! i got weighed and i weigh less than i did when i was pregnant with my son..i looked at my chart and my god talk about documentary about my morbid pbesity..my weight ranged from 220 to 324..that was a 23 year span..i am so thankful that i had my surgery, i cannot say this enough i have my health and my life back..thank you dr randall i cant say it a million times..i know he gave me the surgery and this is a tool but if it wasnt for him i wouldnt have this tool..well bellas and bellos gotta go..have a great night..(((HUGS)))) JoAnn gbawht — JoAnn |
| 04/07/2003 04:01 AM Bourngorno Paisanos, how is everybody i hope that everyone is great! well im back and like the song says I had the time of my life ! the weather was great it was 89 degress and sunny first of all when i got out of the airport i thought i went into shock it wasso cold in boston last night..well i did it ! I went para sailing omg there isa nothing like being up in the air flying it was like a rush that i couldnt believe and i had to actually climb on the boat to get on it which was hysterical! i wasnt embarresed to go this year and i have to say it was the highlight off my vacation..with this weight loss i went on the bananboats which was fun, i even tried wind surfing but i have no sence of balance hahaa but i tried it beeefore the weight loss i would just sit on beach and do nothing..this year i tried so many diffeent things and actually walked 2 miles on beach aftwer lunch. i thank god everey day for this too ive been given. i go back to the same resort all the time and none of the workers reconized me till i opened my mouth..giggle.the seat belt actually had to be tightend this time no asking for seat belt extender..well i gota go to work ..lifes a ride enjoy it!.. god bless america and watch her troops..arrivedecci bellas and bellos..((HUGS))) JoAnn — JoAnn |
| 03/29/2003 03:17 PM I saw a angel in the marble and carved till i set him free..michelangelo — JoAnn |
| 03/29/2003 03:05 PM Bourngorno Paisanos, well as you all know im off to Aruba tomorow morning and i just wanted to post everyone on this board a BIG THANK YOU ! ..there is so much support on this board its unbeliavable, so much information..we all come from differnt parts of the country, we are differnt races, backgrounds and religion but its so great that we all suport each other. last year at this time i was in the final tages of my journy..the date was set, the nutrionist was done, the shrink was almost done..i was down to the wire. i was so nervous but coming on the boards and reading being a lurker helped me so much..i learned to open up my fears and i put my mind at ease about having this surgery. Aftethe surgery as most post-ops know its horrible so many emotions and changes and pain.but thanks to you guys i saw i wasnt alone. seroiusly if i can help any one out with there journy please feel free to contact me. I have met so many wonderful people here on this board and i am forever grateful. for their advice, friendship..well my one of my dreams is coming true tommorow i wanted to be thinner my next time back to Aruba and i am ! {BIG SILLY GRIN} so ill catch you all next week when i come home ..have a great week.. God Bless America watch her troops...ARRIVEDECCI BELLAS AND BELLOS ((HUGS)) JoAnn — JoAnn |
| 03/28/2003 07:09 PM JoAnn - HAVE A GREAT TIME IN ARUBA! We'll be watching the skies for parasailers!!!!!!! — Debbie B. |
 | 03/22/2003 09:44 AM JoAnn love your new picture!! — charanewme |
| 03/21/2003 12:31 PM Have a wonderful trip and I just have to say your new picture looks fantastic!!!! WOW you go girl....take care and have fun!!!! — Karen Wyatt |
| 03/21/2003 05:46 AM JoAnn - LOVE LOVE LOVE the quote you put on the message board. How appropriate for all of us. Thank you for taking the time, as you so often do, to share things with us that are helpful and thought-provoking. I think you're terrific! — [Anonymous] |
| 03/17/2003 05:48 PM 132 lbs.!!! There's only one word for that...WICKED!!! JoAnn, you are doing so fantastically. Congratulations on such a successful journey. Hugs, Joy — [Anonymous] |
| 03/06/2003 04:36 AM JoAnn Hello~~~I'm so happy for you---ARUBA in 3 weeks!!! I know that you will have such a good time. You will be sitting by the pool sunbathing and drinking those drinks with the umbrellas in them. You have to take a pic of you para sailing---dreams do come true with the help of WLS. — Alice W. |
| 02/21/2003 08:11 PM Hi JoAnn, at our support meeting last month the nurse brought in this protein, it's called Beneprotein. She mixed it up in several ways, in some food, in juice, yogurt, etc well It has NO TASTE and it's NOT gritty either! It is not super high in protein, but when you can mix it in nearly everything I think it's a good choice to consider. You can only get it online at: http://www.walgreens.com/store/product.jhtml?PRODID=374089&CATID=100672 God Bless, — Moma V. |
| 02/04/2003 02:42 PM JoAnn I just got to say I LOVE your posts. You are always so insiring and just reading your words gives me great encouragement. Keep up the good work. (Man I can remember size 18 I think I was in Jr high). I stick with 5x sweat pants and t-shirts now. Thank God for my job as a dog/cat groomer...That allows me to stay in sweats and t-shirts but I can't WAIT until I can wear jeans and nice sweaters again! Thanks again. Keep posting. Jamie — Jamie M. |
| 02/03/2003 05:37 PM WOW JoAnn!!!!! What a wonderful loss!!!! I am so happy for you... Thanks for all the wonderful and funny emails. Take care of yourself... — Bethy413 |
 | 02/03/2003 04:11 PM HI JOANN Can I say (((((((WOW)))))) That is a awesome weight loss. You should be very proud of yourself. Keep up great job your doing.LORD BLESS — MommaAngel |
| 01/26/2003 07:44 PM Hi Joann! I hope you have a wonderful Journey and keep us all posted to your success! You look fabulous dahling! =o) Lea_in_AL — [Anonymous] |
| 01/12/2003 05:12 PM Hi JoAnn. Congratulations on reaching the century club! Your new picture looks great===I hardly recogized you!!! I am looking so forward to Spring/Summer too--can you just imagine all the fun we are going to have? I can. I'm already looking for a bathing suit so I can go swimming with my daughter. Recently I've just started to enjoy cooking again for my family (I am almost five months post-op) for awhile It was so hard for me to do it. Anyway, just wanted to say Hi, and let you know how happy I am for you. Sincerely, Lori Ann — sage |
| 12/31/2002 02:41 PM JoANN~~ HAVE A HAPPY AND A THINNER NEW YEAR~~ May the light always find you on a dreary day.....When you need to be home, may you find your way....... May you always have courage to take a chance, and never find frogs in your underpants — Sharon Neva |
| 12/31/2002 08:24 AM JoAnne Hello~~~you look Great!!! Wishing you continued loosing good luck in the new year. Enjoy your posts---keep them coming!!! — Alice W. |
 | 12/29/2002 06:32 PM WOW!!!! JoAnn you look WONDERFUL. I was reading the post -- you know how they go backwards -- I kept thinking that name looks familiar. I saw where everyone kept saying "JoAnne- you look great!". Well I got to your post about your new pic should be working, and I seen your other pic there, and seen it was you --- You have done an amazing job. Take care and best wishes to you! Mary — Merry I. |
| 12/29/2002 11:41 AM JoANN ~ WOW ~~ LOVE YOUR NEW PICTURE, YOU LOOK FABOULOUS... CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR SUCCESS~~104 pounds!!!!WOW!! I was just reading your profile and noticed you said your birthday is July 15th. THAT'S MY BIRTHDAY, TOO! Dream what you want to dream...... Go where you want to go...... Be what you want to be because you have only one life and only one chance to do all the things you want to!! Please keep us posted on your progress. You are doing an awesome job. You are an inspiration to us all.~~WEIGH TO GO! — Sharon Neva |
| 12/29/2002 08:45 AM JoAnn, I love the new pic, you look fabulous! Congrats on the awesome weight loss and keep up the excellent work! — kylakae |
| 12/29/2002 08:30 AM JoAnn, great new pic! Thanks so much for sharing with us. You look wonderful :o) Happy New Year! ( now I want to see a pic in the new foofoo coat ) — Bethy413 |
| 12/23/2002 03:34 PM JoAnn, I am one of the moderators at Obesity Help and I wanted to tell you how much I enjoy your posts. They are a pleasure to read and I laugh outloud sometimes when I am approving them. Thank you for bringing your bright spirit to us. Happy Holidays!! — LM O. |
| 12/15/2002 06:28 PM JoAnn, I just wanted to tell you how very much I enjoy reading your posts. They always make me smile. I'm so glad you had such a wonderful time in NY. Happy Holidays to you and your family :o) — Bethy413 |
| 12/08/2002 06:06 PM JoAnn, if they didn't remove it during your surgery that pain could well be your gallbladder. Get it checked! — kylakae |
 | 12/01/2002 03:11 PM Bada-Freakin-Bing, Welcome to the century club. You are such a freakin loser. Honestly JoAnn you are doing great kiddo, keep up the great work. Craig T 5.5yrs PostOp — Craig Thompson |
| 11/26/2002 03:44 AM Welcome to the CENTURY CLUB!!!! Congratulations on your wonderful acheivement. Keep up the good work. — [Anonymous] |
| 11/25/2002 07:13 PM JoAnn, It's a real pleasure to congratulate you on your awesome weight loss (welcome to the century club!!), and to send you my very best wishes as you continue on this incredible journey. — Denise W. |
 | 11/25/2002 06:17 PM JoAnn, WOO HOO welcome to the century club!! You doing a marvelous job with the weight loss. Keep it moving. KimmieTN — kimberley B. |
| 11/25/2002 05:47 PM JoAnn ~~ WOW ~~ CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR SUCCESS~~100 pounds!!!! in only 4 1/2 months!!!! WOW!! Dream what you want to dream...... Go where you want to go...... Be what you want to be because you have only one life and only one chance to do all the things you want to!! Please keep us posted on your progress. You are doing an awesome job. You are an inspiration to us all.~~ — Sharon Neva |
| 11/02/2002 08:31 PM Dear JoAnn: Greetings! I know about those wrinkles in the legs!!! I've lost 50 lb thus far (since my 8/20/02 lap-rny), and I'm feeling shell-shock over the leg wrinkles! My body has changed so much, and I guess it's just an adjustment. I enjoy your posts so much. Thank you. Sincerely, Lori Ann — sage |
| 10/06/2002 07:32 PM JoAnn, right under where it says message board there is a link that says want your pic posted? Anyways to save your pic to your hard drive to send it as an attachment to Kricket, right click on your picture in your e-mail and save as, name it something you'll remember like JoAnn... lol then write Kricket and attach the pic to the mail. Whatever internet service you have should explain how to attach a picture. Good Luck! — Moma V. |
 | 09/29/2002 04:55 AM JoAnne, you might try plain yogurt and sweeten it yourself using Splenda and add whatever fruit and flavoring you like. If you haven't tried Splenda you might think about it. Its great. Tastes more like sugar than any of the others. — Deb F. |
 | 09/27/2002 08:51 PM JoAnn, Have you tried DANNAN Litght'n Fit Creamy. It has less then 1% of aspartame, 5g's of sugar per surving, 4gs of protein. I hear that a lot of people like it, I know my Husband really likes it a lot. I haven't got to that point, so I haven't tasted it yet. I hope this helps, good luck. Melody DeRose — Melody D. |
 | 09/26/2002 11:12 AM JoAnn, You are not alone! I am 8.5 weeks out and still do the same thing! I also have a tendency of eating to much. I can't seem to learn! Especially if I am not paying attention when I eat. Tami — Tami D. |
| 09/22/2002 11:56 AM NINE WEEKS AND DOWN 60 POUNDS! You are awesome... You are an inspiration to me. — Sharon Neva |
| 08/19/2002 06:10 AM Hello JoAnn~~CONGRATULATIONS~~You survived and Italian Wedding!!! That can be hard but you had everything under control. Sounds like you had a great time singing. Keep up the good work and may all your dreams come true! — Alice W. |
 | 08/15/2002 11:55 AM JoAnn – You are saying EVERYTHING I want to hear! I hope my experience is just like yours! I think what I worry most about is the “head” hunger. I hope that you will only have GOOD news to report and look forward to your PICS! Mat God bless! — Debbie A. |
 | 07/18/2002 10:57 PM Hi JoAnn, I wanted to wish you a fast speedy recovery. I wish you much success with your journey. Welcome to the losing side!!-Michelle Winner — mlwinn77 |
 | 07/14/2002 05:31 PM JoAnn, Congratulations and best wishes on your upcoming surgery date. The surgery angels will be watching over you. May you have the healthiest and happiest of new lives and may all of hopes and dreams for the future come true.....Jackie — Jacqueline A. |
 | 07/14/2002 03:09 PM Welcome home and to the other side. You will love your new life. Here's to a speedy recover time. — Sharon L. |
 | 07/14/2002 03:09 PM Jo Ann, I wanted to stop by and wish you all the best with your upcoming surgery. I hope you have a speedy recovery. Good Luck — Brandy Y. |
| 07/14/2002 02:49 PM JoAnn, best wishes for uneventful surgery and quick recovery!!! — Laura L. |
 | 07/14/2002 08:31 AM JoAnn~~~~HAPPY BIRTHDAY~~~~Here's to you for taking the best steps you can to a super new & health life. "I HAVE HEARD YOUR PRAYERS, I HAVE SEEN YOUR TEARS. SURELY, I WILL HEAL YOU." 2 KINGS 20:5 I pray our Lord and His angels be with you as you go through your surgery and recovery. May our Lord be with your surgeon and his staff, guiding their hands and minds during your surgery and recovery. "I AM HERE. DON'T BE AFRAID." JOHN 6:20 Congratulations on your upcoming weight loss! :o) "Don't ever save anything for a special occasion. Every day you're alive is a special occasion." I will be joining you on the "losing side" this fall. "I CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST WHICH STRENGTHENETH ME." PHILIPPIANS 4:13. Prayers & Best Wishes, Janie — TexFlutterby |
 | 07/14/2002 07:12 AM JoAnn,Best wishes to you on your surgery and a very speedy recovery, angel hugs to you — rhondan |
 | 07/11/2002 07:45 PM I wish you all the best with your upcoming surgery and pray that the Lord will bless you and keep you in his loving care. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. — Teresa A. |
 | 07/10/2002 02:59 PM " I know, O LORD of LOVE and LIGHT, about the need. Touch my heart anew with your DIVINE LOVE and LIGHT that I too may receive and give, sending your healing touch to others in need. I invoke your DIVINE LOVE and LIGHT towards Excellent Health, Loving Relationships, Right Livelihood and Right Alignment with my and soul's purpose. I wish to align myself with ALL THAT IS, my own I AM PRESENCE. I now open myself to receive your gifts and with your DIVINE GUIDANCE I will give to others and give thanks for the SPIRITUAL ABUNDANCE in my Life." SO BE IT, IT IS SO. — Becca K. |
| 07/09/2002 10:25 PM Hi JoAnn~ God Bless your surgery and recovery. Much Love Debra — Debra M. |
| 07/09/2002 05:57 PM Congratulations you are starting a new chapter in your life to a healthier and thinner you. You are on my thoughts and prayers for a safe and speedy recovery. Charlene — charanewme |
| 07/09/2002 10:33 AM JoAnn, Prayers and hugs for an uneventful surgery and a speedy recovery! — Moma V. |
 | 07/08/2002 04:35 PM JoAnn, good luck on your coming surgery. My prayers are with you, and hoping for an uneventful surgery, and a speedy, painfree recovery. See you on the other side. — Ron E. |
| 06/28/2002 09:58 AM I am praying that you have a safe journey to the losing side. May God be with you every step of the way. Many blessings to you and I wish you peace! — Becca K. |
| 06/25/2002 02:30 PM Congratulations on your upcoming surgery. I hope that everything goes wonderful for you. i am having my surgery on Aug 16th. Good luck & take care. — [Anonymous] |
 | 06/23/2002 09:02 AM Hi JoAnn "Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, any one can start from now and make a brand new ending." May you always have an Angel by your side. Watching out for you in all the things you do. Reminding you to keep believing in brighter days. Have a safe journey to the other side and a speedy recovery Angela in Canada Post-op 449 BMI 70 Dr Michael Grace Open RNY Life began May 16, 2002 I have heard your prayer, I have seen your tears. Surely..I will heal you." 2 Kings 20:5 — piperkc |
| 06/16/2002 06:49 PM HI JOANN I just want you to know that I am praying that you will have a quick and smooth recovery to the losing side. LORD BLESS — MommaAngel |
| 06/10/2002 04:19 AM DO YOU BELIEVE IN MIRACLES??? WELL, BELIEVE IN THIS ONE BECAUSE IT IS GOING TO HAPPEN TO YOU. GET READY FOR THE MIRACLE OF WLS TO BEGIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! — [Anonymous] |
| 06/09/2002 06:22 PM Congratulations on your upcoming surgery, I know you are doing a happy dance, and probably some "NERVES", just know you are in my thoughts and prayers. I hope everything goes well and you are up and out and about real soon. Cathy Whitmer — [Anonymous] |
| 06/06/2002 11:30 AM Hi JoAnn, just wishing you the best on your upcoming surgery. I too am having the AGB on 8/5/02. Hope everything goes great and that you have a wonderful start to your newly "banded" life! — Sue M. |