Hello all-

I was pictured on the Doctor's tv show that aired Dec 27. It was their 100,000 lb weight loss challenge. I was wondering if anyone might have recorded this show. I would like a copy of the 1 minute that they showed my picture/talked about my lapband story,

If you have it please contact me! I have honestly tried all over and cannot find it. If you know how to find it online please share!

 

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Just wanted to follow-up in case anyone else is interested:  I'm going with Surgical Associates of VHC. No sales pitches.   I have a complicated esophagus issue and would use this group for any GI surgery.  Just so happens they can also do RNY.  They requested a few tests before they could determine if I would be a candidate or not.  I'm in the final stretch.  Hoping for surgery in January '13.

hay girl this os sam i want to understand when you say it wont be easy do you mean i will get back fat as i was because i am trying to stay strong with my eating habits but i sm running out off food to eat .do you have any suggestion .plaese help love sam.

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i am very pleased with the surgery itself it has completly changed my live dr rickford an his staff was very good for me . i anoly had gas but you have to walk and it will clear up in a matter of minutes i was 340  now i am 229 i had my surgery in septemer 30 2012 i excercise every day and eat small amounts .i still am dealing with the mental part which is i dont see my self as small as people say but they say over time that will change .if i had to do it all over again i would with the same dr rickford his bed side matter was great i have been wonderful i thank god everyday for this surgery love sam

I'm going to a seminar with Dr. Afram next Thursday. Who did you choose?

Hi Phil!

I'm new to the site, but I live in the district and I'm in the first stages of planning a surgery.

I really need help I'm interested in gastriv bypass I weigh 340 nd I'm 5'6 wen I went to my primary doc he said ppl need to be 400+ lbs to get surgery but I know that's not true so I'm goin to a seminar at providence hospital....so please wish me luck!!