Obesity is a major public health concern in the United States. Diet and exercise are common strategies to lose weight. While some degree of weight loss can be achieved with these methods, it is common to regain weight over time. In people with severe obesity, or body mass index (BMI) greater than 35, the chance ...
NOT MY PHOTO BUT I SAW IT AND HAD TO SHARE! Good Saturday morning everyone. I?m up super early so I thought I?d get us started. Yesterday ended up fairly busy but the good news is today should be a do nothing day. Nothing at all planned for the day?except…
Melody P.
Good Morning and Happy Friday everyone! Happy St. Paddy's Day, too! My hands are continuing to improve and I hope to be back to be able to make a fist and punching people soon 🙂 Yesterday we got some recommendations from friends and read The NY Times WireCutter reviews and…
Queen JBHey Gang! We made it to the end of the week. Happy Lil' Friday! It was great to be able to rest my hands yesterday. They really needed it. I kept the warm heat on all day and only did a few quick assignments on the computer. I tried so…
Queen JB
Hi I'm Roxanne Gomez from South Beach, and ever since I can remember my weight has always been problem. I was always the big girl in And always felt different from all kids in school. When I was in high school I was almost 300 lbs In life was miserable…
RoxanneGetsHealth
Hello all I have had a roller coaster day but not bad I guess. Not looking forward to work this week but whatever! QOTD: other than your own home city, what is your favourite city in the world? (Can be via visiting, fantasy or whatever) Mine is New York (specifically…
aussieboyWLjourneyHappy Hump Day, Gang! We survived our big nor'easter. As they predicted, we got just a few inches after a day of intense rain, but my parents got 17" and other areas got over 30"! Nuts. I made x16 batches of dough yesterday! I love my new big mixer :)…
Queen JB
I have combed the boards and have yet to find this question so I apologize if it is a repeat: Has anyone found a WLS app that they like and use? I am scheduled for VSG on Jan 10th so I have been working on establishing good habits, such as…
Pure_PrairieHappy Tuesday! I will be celebrating with tacos. I freaking love those Costco chicken street tacos. For $15 I get 8+ delicious low carb meals. Mmmm! Massachusetts is dealing with an "impact weather day" today. We are getting somewhere between 1" - 24" depending on where in the state you…
Queen JBGood Morning! This meme feels like good advice for a Monday after daylight savings. Hope you all had a good weekend! I had a great cookie class yesterday and I enjoyed watching the Oscars last night! I am supposed to do a really big corporate class tomorrow, and I am…
Queen JB
Hello Everyone, I had RNY done in 2007. At my highest I was just over 400lbs. I did great with my weight loss and keeping it off until a couple years ago. I suffer from multiple health issues and the biggest one being CRPS so it is hard to get…
odiej
Today was my appointment with my regular doctor. Told her about whats happened and she was so happy for me. I do love my doctor. She is going to help me with the 50lbs I need to lose before surgery and with the having to quit smoking. The only thing…
Juliscky33
Hello again! I had my 6 month check in yesterday! My official weight is now 214! I honestly didn't ever think I'd see my weight this low again! My knees are continuing to get better. Im still not cycling a lot yet, but I can get on a stationary bike…
Sherylh895
I haven't been on this forum in years. I noticed the last entry was in 2022. Just curious where the people that have had lap bands are?
pattytripp16
Had my first doctor appointment today. I will say I love the doctor and the staff. He explained everything from start to finish on the process, had a good bedside manner but also didnt surgar coat things. Of all the things I have to do before the actual surgery the…
Juliscky33
Hey guys, I have some good news, so almost 2 months ago I weighed 829 Pounds, now I weigh 676 Pounds. I'm fit to go home now, wish me luck
dansobel2
I am getting tired of my vitamins and exploring the brands that people like most. One brand upset my tummy but just looking for options/opinions please!
soontobe_blondegoddess
I know I shouldnt be scared. I have nothing to be scared of but my first appointment with the DR. is tomorrow and i'm scared. However, when I try and really think about what is making me scared it always goes to change. I have been a big women for…
Juliscky33
I have weighed in the 140's-150 for about the last 5 years. It is an accomplishment and yet I feel i struggle every single day to drop more weight to get to my goal of 125. i still have 20 pounds to go. I have been keto/ketovore and that helps…
agapita
Today is the first day of it all. I found out about a program that my work pays for called Surgery Plus. I called them because I had no idea what they were or anything. What they told me blew my mind, but Im getting ahead of myself. I am…
Juliscky33
Incredible to realize ten Earth years have passed since Dr. Srikanth did his thing. Not much has changed since my last update, which was itself almost a year ago. Still not drinking alcohol or indulging in weed. (I am drinking an O'Doul's as I type this, though, which is still…
horrible_monster
Dr Alvarez gave me my life back in an easy, 30 minute surgery. His hospital, EndoBariatric, is easily the cleanest, most modern and incredible hospital I’ve ever experienced. The bilingual staff were kind and caring. They run the hospital like a well oiled machine - everything is done perfectly and…
Very professional and caring. His facility was the cleanest I’ve ever been in. The hospital staff was great and professional. Dr. A and his staff are the best. I would recommend him in a heartbeat to anyone wanting the surgery. I wish I had the surgery earlier in my life.…
Dr. Kramer did my gastric bypass in 2005 at Russell County Medical Center in Lebanon, Va. I went in weighing 315lbs and I now weigh 125lbs, I have no loose skin and I'm doing well. Dr. Kramer was wonderful to me and I would highly recommend him!!
Dr. Alvarez and his staff were great. The Endobariatic facility is second to none. It was by far the best Medical Facility I have ever been to. Dr Alvarez personally meets with you the night before surgery and everything runs very smooth on surgery date. I personally did not have…
Dr. Bruce performed my DS and Hiatal hernia repair on 12-7-20. The whole process for me was very fast. I went to first meet him in October of 2020 and all required testing was done very fast. Dr. Bruce asked me questions about my goals and helped me decided on…
