I am not as ovreweight as a lot of the people that usually get
surgury, but I wonder what my cahnces are of getting the stomach
banding ? Is it hard to get approved if you are not morbidly
obese?
Thanks for any help.
Kim
Tonight I am having my third meeting at Starbucks Coffee House at
215-29 Northern Blvd in Bayisde at 7:30.
In addition to the monthly meeting I have started an on-line support
group.
I will also be starting the following programs:
Angel program for pre-ops
Clothing Exchange
Great Links for research
Check it out.
Lenny
Hi, I’m new here to this group 
I’m a 1 1/2 yr post op and have found out I
have hyperthyroid~not from this surgery for those who are worried it’s post op
problem :)~ has anyone else had this happen? What were the affects as far as
weight gain/loss after thyroid treatment? I’ve lost 140lbs and lord knows I
DON"T want it back!!!
Thanks
Cortney
3/14/02 & 5/14/02
YES 2!!!!!
-140lbs
Hello!!! I am new to the group and recently had the VBG procedure
and was wanting to talk with others who have had this procedure as
well. We don’t have a support group in our area yet and I would
really like to hear from you if you have had this and what I can
expect, etc. Thanks for any advise
Hello,
I am 9 weeks out of post op and have run into a huge road block that I Never
Ever thought I would be hitting and am so frustrated by it that I can’t
focus on anything else.
I have gone 7 days without losing a single pound!! How can this be? I just
want to die!
I have had a great recuperation period from the surgery. Done great on
introducing new foods into the diet and I joined Curves 3 weeks ago (at 6
weeks out from surgery). I have been walking on the days I don’t go to
curves. SO WHY AM I NOT LOSING WEIGHT?
I had 104 lbs to loose. I’ve lost 40. But I’ve stopped! When I go back to
see my doctor in October he said I should be down at least 50 lbs. What if
I’m not? What am I doing wrong?
Hi all,
I am new to this group and would really appreciate any information
anyone can provide about the Laparoscopic RNY. I am 42 yrs old and
150lbs overweight.
I am at the end of my ropes here with the weight issue as I am sure
many of you have been before. Last summer I had Thyroid cancer and
had to have my thyroid removed. The answer to my prayers (or so I
thought) My thyroid is messed up so thats why I can’t lose the weight
I have gained in the last 7 years. My weight problem started after
my 1st son was born. Never lost all the excess and boom son #2 came
along. That excess weight gain never went away either. When he was
6 mos. old I thought I was dying. Felt like I had the worst flu know
to man and it wouldn’t go away. My doctor sent me to Duke Univ.
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Hello all just have a few questions if you don’t mind. I don’t talk
much in this group just read everyones posts for moral support along
my journey for wls. I am sure this question has been asked before but
here I go.lol I just had my consult with the surgeon. He said
everything looked good and he would draft a letter to Health Alliance
and send it in. So my question is now what? What am I waiting for
concerning time frame or just in general. Am I waiting for them to
say go ahead with the sleep test and physc evaluation or is this
letter actual asking for approval for the wls? Any help would be
appreciated. I know I should have asked but was so excited and
talking to my husband that I forgot to ask and I don’t want to bug
them 2 hrs after leaving their office to ask these questions I should
have been smart enough to ask to begin with.
Diana
Wednesday Sept 10, 2003
Starbucks Coffee House
215-29 Northen Blvd.
Bayside, NY
Time 7:30 PM
Please let me know if you are available to attend. There is a
parking lot for parking and side street parking. The group is open to
pre and post op’s. This group is not affiliated with any doctors or
hospitals.
Hi All,
I heard that there will be a nutrition seminar for Dr. Yau and Dr. Joffe’s
patients for those interested in the lap band surgery. It will be on Sept 16
from 7-9pm, call Dr. Yau’s office to reserve a seat by 4pm on Sept 15 at
416-291-1900 and ask for Ramona.
Just thought I’d pass on the information to those who may be interested.
Melissa
Hi
Thanks so much for the website. I"ve begun to check
it out. Amazingly enough I did a search for members
in Ontario and found one that is not only in ON but
lives in the same town I do. So have emailed her and
am hoping to hear from her soon.
Have a great day!!!!
Cindy