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Christopher D. Joyce, MD
When I attended the seminar I knew Dr. Joyce was what I was looking for. He knew the problems of obese people and seemed to be very genuine in his concerns. rnI like his staff. What I like even better is that there is someone on his staff that has had WLS and can honestly answer questions because she really does know first hand.rnHe has structured aftercare. I would rate him and his staff a 10.
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Hi, I'm new here and I'm seeing Dr. Joyce on 09/28/2007. It will be my first visit with him.
I have already attended the initial seminar. I found this site when I googled the Dr's name
and I am glad I did. I know that I have a long journey ahead of me and thankful I found a local support group to find as much information about the pre and post surgery things I should know before embarking on a new way of life. I want to be healthy!  
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OMG...
on December 15, 2012 8:07 pm

I can't believe I haven't posted on here in like forever. I'm finally in Onederland....it took forever but I'm there.My journey has been a long one but I would not have it any other way.

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Today is my Surgiversary!
on April 8, 2009 6:24 am
Wow! A year ago today I had surgery...unbelievable...a year has passed....what an exciting journey it has been......and challenging....and frustrating....but I feel better, both physically and mentally. I've learned that I do have self control....I can eat healthy and enjoy the foods I'm eating....I can exercise....and actually enjoy it....now that really has been a turning point for me. Exercise used to be a bad word....now it is fun, especially with the people at the gym who are there to encourage you and even inspire you to  want to be there. My life has changed.....I can now play on the floor with my grandchildren and not be exhausted.......I love it! Life is good!
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A year ago.....getting started...
on March 26, 2009 8:47 am
My husband and I went out to breakfast this morning to celebrate our anniversary. I reminded him that one year ago today I started my 2 week pre-op diet. He said it doesn't feel like it has been almost a year. I agree...it really doesn't.  I ordered a three egg denver omelet. It comes with potatoes and toast. I asked for a take out box when the waitress brought my food. I cut my omelet in half, put it in the box to take home.....Last year I would have eaten the WHOLE meal. I still can't wrap my head around the small amount of food I need to eat. I ended up taking home another quarter of my omelet.....who would have thought I would only eat 1/4 of an omelet and two small bites of the potatoes and be completely satisfied?  Before surgery I NEVER thought that it could be like this.....but I am soooo glad that it is. My meal has now become three meals. I took home some of the potatoes and my husband will eat them and the half omelet for breakfast tomorrow and  I'll eat the other 1/4.  I'll post again when it's my one year bandiversary in two weeks.
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8 Month Bandiversary
on December 11, 2008 8:35 am

Well I've missed a couple of months of posting here but I had nothing new to report. Now I can finally say the scale is moving again, slowly but moving. I'm now in the teens! It took a long time to get there but it is happening. I had hoped to be 200 by Christmas, it's not going to happen but at least I'm not gaining. Thanksgiving went smoothly for me. I didn't have any problems and even had a small slice of pumpkin cheesecake. Didn't overdo anything.  Tuesday before is when I noticed I was losing again. What a great incentive to really watch it that day! I know I'm definately better off today than I was a year ago. Thanksgiving wasn't just about food. It was about enjoying time with family and friends. Now that Christmas is almost here I'm looking forward to it. I enjoy cooking and baking. I'm looking forward to having a housefull for dinner and dessert. I know that I will not loose control of my eating as eight months has made a difference in how I eat. I know that I can survive on small portions and I don't need to overstuff myself. I love my band and my new lifestyle!

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6th month Bandiversary!
on October 9, 2008 12:26 pm
Yesterday was six months since my surgery. I'm still thankful for the 65 pounds I've lost. Even tho I have been at a plateau for two months I am noticing other changes. I've lost three more inches....my once firm flab is now flabby....my stomach doesn't protrude as much as it once did....my legs are thinner than before...I feel better.....I don't get tired as fast...still look forward to going to the gym.....I want to be busy doing something, anything.....I want to be out there socializing.....I want to have fun....
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My Story

I'm 51 years old. I've been married for 31 years to a supportive husband and am the mother of three adult children. I also have four adorable grandchildren. I guess my story is like most, I was an overweight child who became an overweight, obese adult. 

I am so glad that I have learned about lapband surgery and have started the journey to become healthy. 

08-22-2007, my journey started when I attended the seminar at Silver Cross Hospital with my husband.
09-28-2007, my first visit with Dr. Joyce. I needed to start a six month supervised diet, get five years of medical  records showing weight and any co-morbidities. I also needed to schedule an appointment with a cardiologist, pulmonologist and a psych evaluation.  
10-01-2007, I started walking in the mornings.
10-02-2007, Weigh-in #1 and visit with the nutritionist. Lost 1# since the first visit. Total loss.....1 pound
10-03-2007, started my 1200 calories diet.
10-08-2007,called for copies of my medical records.
10-09-2007, went to PCP to sign release for records.
10-09-2007, psych evaluation
10-17-2007, pulmonologist appointment.
10-17-2007, cardiologist appointment.
11-01-2007. weigh-in #2. Lost 7.5#   Total loss.....8.5 pounds
12-03-2007,weigh-in #3. Lost 8#    Total loss.....16.5 pounds
01-03-2008, weigh-in #4. Lost 2.5#.  Total loss.....19 pounds
02-04-2008,weigh-in #5. Lost 3#.    Total loss......22 pounds
03-03-2008,weigh-in#6.  Lost 1.5#  Total loss....23.5 pounds
                   By the end of this week my paperwork will be sent in for approval. Hopefullt it will not take to long 
                   to get an approval. The Dr. is booking surgery dates for the end of April. Hope mine will be then too! 
03-11-08  I'm approved! Surgery date will be 04-08-08. Yeah!!!!!!