Weight Loss Surgery Directory

January 2012 Surgery Dates

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    Topic: My 1yr Surgiversary!!

    Here is an update on me. One video is pics only and the other is an actual video.
    I had revision surgery in Mexico with Dr. Garcia 1/11/12.
    Hope you enjoy!

    http://youtu.be/yGSiWrKrsLo
    (Pics only)

    http://youtu.be/9MlxlGOugYw
    (Video only)

    MsMook1979

    MsMook1979
    http://www.youtube.com/msmook1979        Facebook: Charise MsMook BandtoVsg

    HW:344   SW:284.6   CW:209.6   GW:185
            

    Topic: 2013: 20 Funny New Year's Resolutions

    2013:  20 Funny New Year's Resolutions

    When it comes to New Year's resolutions, our family members and friends can get quite creative and even funny with what they resolve to do in the New Year.  Here a few good ones I have heard along the way...Oh, and a few of my own!

    1.  I resolve to stop procrastinating about procrastinating!

    2.  I will stop sending Facebook messages and emails to my loved ones when they are in the same room as I am!

    3.  I will use my treadmill for something other than a place to hang my jacket.

    4.  I will not sit at the kitchen table in my PJ's all day.  Instead, I will move my computer to my bedroom.

    5.  I vow to never take a laxative and a sleeping pill on the same night!

    Click here to read more!

    All my best, 

    Tammy Colter
    Director of Media & PR
    Editor-In-Chief
    ObesityHelp.com
    OH Magazine
    Topic: Surgery January 23rd!!!

    I am very excited to announce that my surgery will be on January 23rd. It has been helpful reading the thoughts of what to take to the hospital. VERY HELPFUL!!!

     

    Topic: Meet Our Speakers: Ask The Experts!
                           Save the dates: October 5th and 6th!

    Come to Atlanta, GA and ask our panel of experts the questions you want answers to!  If you are unable to atend the event, email your questions to:  Editor@ObesityHelp.com and we will ask the experts to answer your questions and then we will post them on the message boards after the OH event!

    Click here to reserve your tickets today!  We hope to see you there!


    Mixed Q & A Panel, 
    Grads & Professionals

    Friday  2:00pm - 4:30pm

    Dr.  Paul E. Macik

    Performing operations laparoscopically since 1991.  His practice offers Gastric Bypass, LapBand and Sleeve Gastrectomy options.  Also an Instructor for Quarterly In-Service Program of Bariatric Surgery at Emory Dunwoody Medical Center and Northside Hospital.

    Jim Blackburn

    Jim lost 215 pounds and found a love for running.  With 58,038 Race finishers at an avg time of 01:17:35, Jim finished the 2012 Peachtree Road Race (10k) in 1:07:57, a goal he's worked towards since having Gastric Bypass.

    Dr.  Michael Williams 

    Dr. Williams principal clinical and research interest include minimally invasive techniques, and the surgical therapy of morbid obesity.  He has been involved in training surgeons in laparocopic techniques in the United States and the Caribbean.  

    Beth Sheldon-Badore

    Blogger, & Founder of Bariatric Bad Girls. "Melting Mama" as she's known through her blog has been blogging about life since her WLS in 2004.  Her witty, honest approach to life after WLS has inspired and supported thousands.

    Dr. Sheldon Lincenberg

    Double-board certified, plastic and reconstructive surgeon and a board-certified general surgeon.  In 1995, he created and began sponsoring Pink Ribbons, an annual October event during Breast Cancer Month to benefit breast cancer organizations.

     Courtney aka tripmom02

    An active OH member for 5 years and a frequent poster on the VSG forum! She's bringing her post-op experience as a Lap Band to VSG Revision. Courtney has lost 170 lbs and is training for her 1st half marathon in October. Her goal is to complete an Iron Man in 2014!



    Professional Q & A Panel

    Saturday  10:30am - 11:55am

    Scott Steinberg, MD

    Fellow-ship trained advanced laparoscopic surgeon. A member of the American College of Surgeons and the ASMBS. 

    Qammar Rashid, MD

    Fellow-ship trained in Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery.  A large part of her practice is breast and bariatric surgery.    

    Dr. Dennis C. Smith  

    The 3rd surgeon in the world to perform the totally laparoscopic DS and the 1st bariatric surgeon in the world to present the Hand-Sewn Duedenal-Ileal Anastomosis technique. 

    Connie Stapleton, Ph.D

    Dr. Stapleton is a licensed clinical psychologist, received her doctorol degree from Texas A&M University in Counseling Psychology.  

    Donna DeMild, LPBLC

    Post-Op and CEO of BodySmart, LLC. Donna works at NJ Bariatrics and is a licensed bariatric life coach. Her focus is lifestyle change after wls.   

    Jeremy Gentles

    A Ph.D Candidate in Sport Science at East Tennessee State University and for a number of years, served as ObesityHelp's Exercise Physiologist. 


    Topic: Announcing Forum Upgrades!

    Its been over six years since we've launched our forums. During this time it has seen thousands of fresh faces, greetings, meetings, partings, arguments, kind words, life transformations, cathartic rants, and simply happy time pass. It has been with us throughout this time, silently observing and facilitating. But like any wise old man, its bones were getting old. Its joints were aching, and it has been needing a new jolt of energy.

    A Mobile World
    Did you know that over 30% of you visit our website using a mobile device? For those who do visit us via mobile, we owe you a sincere apology, because our forums have been horrendous on a mobile browser. But the big news is that things are about to change! Our new forums are completely mobile friendly and compatible with iPhone, Android, and pretty much any other modern smart phone.

    Each post, topic, and forum shows up beautifully, with the full set of features, and in nice large font. See the screenshots for yourself.

    You dont have do anything different, just browse to the forums like you normally would. This means that you can finally put these away:



    Not Just for Mobile
    The interface on your desktop browser has also been cleaned up a great deal. There is now less clutter on the page, and the overall experience is a lot cleaner. Check out some more screenshots here!



    You will notice that each post no longer has 400 buttons below it. Only the buttons that are relevant to each post show up, making your screen space a lot less cluttered. Also, when you reply to another person's post, the entire post is indented inside, making it a lot easier to figure out who has replied to whom.

    Launching soon! Maybe as early as next week! Maybe.
    And do remember that this is not in any way a be-all-end-all when it comes to the forums. We are in the process of constantly learning and improving upon what we have, and this is just one step along the way.

    Stay tuned for the changes! We look forward to hearing your thoughts on this.

     ObesityHelp Developer
    Topic: RE: Surg Jan 9th I am -85lbs ALREADY!
    8 month update .. I am doing great 156 pounds who would have thought?! I am feeling/ looking great! Hope other Jan surgery dares will post!!
    Topic: Meet Our Speakers: Colleen M. Cook

    Meet Our Speakers: Colleen M. Cook

     

    Hope & Help for the Pain of Regain

    Join 17 year WLS veteran Colleen M. Cook for both a shot in the arm and a kick in the seat as she shares lessons from long-term losers and imparts insight, inspiration, and hope for WLS patients struggling with extended plateaus or weight regain. Her thoughts, stories, and personal experiences will inspire and motivate you to reach and maintain your optimum weight loss.

    Also, don't miss her Keynote on Friday: Nothing Succeeds Like Success

    We hope to see you in Atlanta, GA October 5th and 6th! Click here to book your ticket today!

    Fast Facts About Colleen

    -Colleen is the author of The Success Habits of Weight Loss Surgery Patients.
    - She is the president or Bariatric Support Centers International, a company that specializes in providing education and support services for weight loss surgery patients and the professionals who serve them.
    - Colleen currently serves on the National Advisory board for the Walk From Obesity.
    -Known as Ms. Enthusiasm, Colleen helps men and women from all walks of life recognize their extraordinary potential and then inspires then to aspire.

    Topic: RE: Surg Jan 9th I am -85lbs ALREADY!
    That's great news about the 85 pounds I had my "VSG" on the same date and down almost 50 no sickness never threw up once. I went down 10 sizes that's crazy huh? Never thought I would be in the 170.s keep me posted and add me as a friend we are sleeved on the same day good luck hope that you are feeling better.
    Topic: RE: Let's introduce ourselves!
     Hey Elsa!

    my name is alicia I had surgery around the same time as you.  How are you feeling?  I am finally starting to feel normal now.  I freak out when my weight loss slows down lol.

    Well I hope you are doing well!!
    Topic: RE: Surg Jan 9th I am -85lbs ALREADY!
     awsome job!!!

      rny 1/30/12              
    On 1/30/12 I begain my new healthier life, it is not easy, but day by day I will reach my goals.                
    Topic: Surg Jan 9th I am -85lbs ALREADY!
    I am NEW here. Just signed up today, It's March 27th, 2012....I had Gastric Bypass Jan 9th of this year. Surgically I am FINE, but have battled Nausea & Vomiting 24/7 ever since. FINALLY figured out my Gall Bladder is SHOT. AM being scheduled for yet ANOTHER surgery, G. Bladder removal STAT. I have been miserable. Can't keep Jello-O, Broth, Water, NOTHING down. Not even my protein shakes or vitamins....But I can see the lite, My goal is -200 and it looks I will hit that goal WAY sooner than I had planned. My start weight at time of sugery was 455lbs....I want to be at my target weight by July, am travelling to Indiana to see family for the 1st time since my surg!! CAN'T WAIT!!! They won't recognize me!!! YAAAAAY ME!! ~{:O) - I LOVE to chat, will try to answer ALL who write. So, drop me a line. With ANY questions, comments or concerns. Thank You & God Bless!!! ~BRIAN~
    Topic: RE: New to this site, need weight loss support
    I was similar to you. Although for me, it seemed that the first 4 weeks, i dropped about 30 pounds. Then i stopped. For a long long time. Recently i've begun losing again, which is great, but that stall was really frustrating. For me waht helped the most i think was making sure i was getting my protein in, and going to the gym regularly. Yeah, it's hard to start, and i think the worst part is getting to the gym. Once i'm there, it's really not so bad. i walk on the treadmill a bit- maybe 3/4ths to a mile, and then i do some weights.
    I switch up what i do with the weights. Sometimes i'm doing back, sometiems it's arms, sometimes its legs. Every time i do something different, so i keep myself engaged. 


    It will drop again. My doctor said that no matter what i did, i would lose. That's the point of the surgery. The malabsorbtion alone will cause you to lose, so you will get there. The more you can do to help - exercize - will assist. So just make sure you get to moving! And it does get fun. The more you work out, the easier it gets. Trust me... i started at 380... and was in the gym at that weight. I didn't go fast, or lift much at all, but i could do it. So can you.


    -Meg

     
        
    Topic: New to this site, need weight loss support
    I have has a gastric sleeve on 1/10/2012. For the first seven weeks the weight appeared to fall off effortlessly. I have leveled out going into the eighth week, and maybe put a couple on. I don't think I am eating a lot, but am scared that I am gonna go back to where I came from. Has anyone else has a weight loss stoppage, how do you get back on track? Thanks any and all help is appreciatted. I know it was bariactric surgery, not brain surgery so my mind needs help also to feel good and keep going.
    Topic: RE: Protein problems
    I am not a huge fan of the protein drinks either, the flavored isopure made me want to throw up but I can tolerate the unflavored if I blend it with some fruit. I am also able to tolerate the premier protein drinks from Costco in the chocolate flavor (it is not to sweet and no chalky aftertaste), it is 30g protein in a box. Also, if you are a caffeine drinker the Click expresso drink powder is pretty tasty... Good luck!
    Topic: RE: Surgery Tomorrow- Jan. 26th, 2012
    Hope all is well! Remember to update! Were stronger when we support each other & were here for you...
    Topic: My origional OH profile...
    I can't find my password to my origional profile, but thought I would post the link to my old blog. It is from 2004-2006. I had a long journey and fought hard to get my surgery. I will start blogging again soon!

    Fyi since this blog I've had a third son! I have been married nearly 14yrs. My family supports me and everything I do is somehow for them!

    http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/elsa/
    Topic: RE: Let's introduce ourselves!
    Did he remove you're old stomach? If so sounds like we had the same hybrid revision. I was hoping to have more intestin bypassed so I would have more malabsorbsion since my origional dr was so conservative but my new dr said that was not nescisary, having less than 50lbs to lose the risk was too high... Makes sence. I had my revision to correct fistula & prevent any additional gain. I would not have had such a big surgery for pure vanity reasons.

    Sounds like we have a lot in common!

    Also I've been married since1998 we have 3 boys ages 3 thru 12!
    Topic: RE: Let's introduce ourselves!
    Hi Elsa,

    I'm Nancy.  I had my RNY in July, 2004.  About a year or so ago I realized I could eat whatever I wanted and started gaining weight.   Long story short, I went to a bariatric surgeon and after a lot of testing, he found that the original surgery had not been done correctly; that the pouch had never been cut away from the old stomach, the staple line was done haphazardly and the stoma had closed up and a fistula formed into the old stomach. So, in essence, I had a 'normal' anatomy.   On Jan 21, I had a revision/repair, where the surgeon restapled and cut the old stomach away.  He repaired the fistula and ballooned out the stoma. 

    So here I am again, back at the beginning and to be perfectly honest, feeling very blessed that I was able to have the surgery and get back on track. 

    I am 5'7" and weighed 280 lbs. at my original surgery.  My lowest weight was 160, and I stayed around 175 for a few years. At the time of my revision I was 223 lbs.  Today I am 210, so I'm well on my way!. 
    Topic: Let's introduce ourselves!
    Hey party people...

    My Name is Elsa, I had an rny 1-26-06 at Plaza Medical Center in Fort Worth with Dr. Micheal Green. After pregnancy, I packed on a few pounds. I slso gained after multiple fistula's.

    Friday January 13th Dr. John Alexander at Forest Park Medical Center in Dallas reshaped my puch to resemble the sleeve. He removed my unused portion of my tummy.

    I'm 4ft 9, weighed 185 on surgery date, today 171. Dr's goal is140. Id like to see the 120's

    Tell me about yall!
    Topic: RE: How are all the new Post-Ops doing
    I know I'm bad, but i fully intend to reform soon...