As Sara said there is one thru Geisinger and if they are as good as the ones we have at Danville, then you will find support....also ckeck with other OH members. and keep going on line to have support....lots of group on Yahoo ......

I had my surgery at Pennsylvania hospital which is now part of the penn program. They have regular support meetings and are always available when I need help.

Congratulations and Happy Surgiversary,  

That is awesome.  Being self-aware, and acknowledging changes that need to be made to get back on track is fantastic.  

God bless.

Hugs,

Trish

I had my surgery @ Jeanes Temple

Hubby had his surgery @ Temple

All our physicians are @ Temple

I needed to have my surgery in a "real" hospital where if something were to happen all the equipment/departments/physicians were right there.  Barix has a good program however they are not a full hospital, if they had been I probably would have chosen that route. 

I work in the insurance end of healthcare and hear good things about all the programs you mentioned.  It is all personal choice and the surgeon you click with. 

I did not click with the surgeon who did my hubby's surgery, so I used a different surgeon same surgical practice.

I have friends that have used Abington and Penn and have nothing but great things to say about the programs.  So like I said it all comes down to who you click with and feel comfortable with.

Good luck in your journey - it is an amazing one!!!!

Welcome to the PA board...

 

Ida

Wow, it's great to hear from a 7 year veteran! And yes, it's a reality check. Donna and I had surgery in the same time frame - I will be 4 yrs in July - and I too am dealing with a few extra pounds. On one shoulder, I hear the "old" voice saying, "Oh, I don't know what to do!" 

But my WLS reality check kick-in-the-ass voice says, "You know EXACTLY what to do you are just being too lazy to DO it!" It's all the usual stuff - lack of exercise (laziness is a habit that lurks around the next corner, just waiting for me), careless eating (what's a couple of crackers, after all?), and the slow and steady creeping of sugars back into my diet. Not in crazy amounts, not like the old days, but too much for this still-new anatomy. 

I wouldn't go back to where I was five years ago for anything in the world. But we all do indeed have to be diligent. Appreciate your words of wisdom!

Hey All,

Many of you don't know me, but I had my GB surgery 7 years ago today and this site was a lifesaver for me throughout the first many years of my journey.  I promised myself that I would check in at least once a year to be sure that people knew what happened in the long run - so here I am... it's sort of like an annual pilgrimage :)

As I peruse the site and the PA forum - many of the names have changed, but the questions, the fears, and the triumphs have remained the same.  I have no sage advice... I lost about 120 lbs in the course of about a year - I exercised daily and now teach exercise to include Zumba, Pilates, Yoga, Group Fitness and Spinning.  I hike, bike and try to spend as much time away from the television as possible.

I still struggle - about two years ago, I began to slowly put some weight back on and when I reached 15 lbs gained - I did a big re-evaluation and I had gotten sloppy with my habits... wasn't exercising enough... a little too much sugar... a little too much snacking.  I know what works, I just have to do it - FOREVER!!!  I know that, but it's easier said than done and it can sneak up on me if I am not diligent.

Best of everything to all of you regardless of what part of the journey you are on - this group and the support you received will continue to stay in your heart - trust me.

Love,

Lou

 

I almost forgot to post!!!

Come out and support each other as we find ways to maintain our wonderful weight loss.  As always, the main focus of this meeting is topics as they relate to post-ops, so please come by and share your WOW moments, as well as whatever else is on your mind.

The Place:  280 Middletown Boulevard, Langhorne, PA 19047 
The time:  7 p.m. until approximately 8:30 p.m.

If you are celebrating a surgiversary, please bring any props (clothes worn prior to WLS, pictures), you will get time to share what it was like, what it is like now and what you look forward to.  

We have a nutritionist at every meeting and while all are welcome to attend our support groups, nutritional consults cannot be given to non-Barix patients, but no matter where you had surgery if you feel in need of support we welcome you!

On a last note, while we recognize that there are times when babysitting might be an issue, it would be appreciated if small children were not brought to the meeting, as there are times people have a need to discuss things where having a small child there inhibits their ability to discuss openly talk about what they need to.  Thank you for your understanding.

 

Jill

 

 

I went to Abington, Dr. Bonanni was thee best. Bedside manner was wonderful, and he was very honest. The hospital was clean and the nurses were very friendly. I was well taken care of when I had surgery.

Barix, right near Oxford Valley Mall in Langhorne.  That is all they do.  When you are upstairs post-op, all the patients are bariatric.  The nurses specialize in bariatric post-op care.  They have doctor's who've done hundreds of weight loss surgeries.  They have three support groups a month.  Every time you have an appointment, the nutritionist also comes in and discusses food needs.  

I have gastric bypass with Dr. Marymor six years ago.  He gives patients his cell phone number when they're discharged.  He lurks here, and when he's seen me post about being hospitalized, he calls me to check on me.  How many surgeons do that?  Check his page here on Obesity Help.  There are tons of positive reviews for him.

Thank you Donna! For me it was bittersweet being it was my first Mother's Day without my mom. After visiting with her at the cemetary, having a good cry and talking with her I felt better. I got some beautiful gifts and cards from my family. Being a mom is more challenging than I ever imagined but so rewarding in so many ways!!

Hope all the moms out there had a good day!

Love, Beth