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Bette B.
on 12/21/09 10:13 am

Topic: RE: DO WLS SUPPORTIVE PCPs REALLY EXIST ???

Maybe your PCP's got patients who gained all their weight back, but it's not always the case. I'm six years out from banding and still maintaining a 200-pound weight loss.

PS: You and I have the same surgeon, so I know you're in good hands!

Banded 10 years & maintaining my weight loss!! Any questions, message me.

reenieb
on 12/21/09 3:09 am

RNY on 03/08/04 with

Topic: RE: DO WLS SUPPORTIVE PCPs REALLY EXIST ???

There is a significant percentage of weight regain post-RNY. Talk to your surgeon about the stats. They don't do us any favors by not dealing with this issue head-on. Good luck, Maureen

Dream as if you'll live forever, live as if you'll die today.

reenieb
on 12/21/09 3:08 am

RNY on 03/08/04 with

Topic: RE: DO WLS SUPPORTIVE PCPs REALLY EXIST ???

Hi Tammy, I sent you a PM - will wait to hear back from you! Maureen

Dream as if you'll live forever, live as if you'll die today.

Bre K
on 12/21/09 12:19 am - Stamford, CT

RNY on 03/27/09

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MoLawEd
on 12/21/09 12:12 am - Cambridge, MA

RNY on 04/13/09

Topic: RE: Looking for support groups

There's an RNY support group at Yale-New Haven Hospital first Tuesday of each month at either 6 or 6:30. You can call Dr. Robert Bell's office to find out specifics if you're in the New Haven area. They are open to everyone.

Having RNY was probably the best thing I've ever done for myself.

Approx highest weight: ~350. Highest measured weight: 338. Surgery weight: 297. Lowest weight (for 5 minutes): 169. Current weight: 209. Goal weight: ??? - maybe 180-185, which was my maintenance weight before the regain.

Free2Be_Me
on 12/18/09 1:26 pm - TX

RNY on 12/21/09 with

Topic: RE: OH MY GOD! MY HAIR IS FALLING OUT!

Ok Bre- I hear everyone talk about the day there hair falls out. I'm so looking for something to alleviate this from happening with me. I plan to call you right after sugery and get the 411.

Bre K
on 12/18/09 12:58 pm, edited 12/18/09 12:59 pm - Stamford, CT

RNY on 03/27/09

Topic: RE: Looking for support groups

Hey there,

There is a support group at Norwalk Hospital with Mary Ziller. Also at Greenwich hospital Thursday on 1/28 with Lori Nevins. There are also support groups that meet every last Wednesday at St. Vincent's hospital at 6:30 in Bridgeport. Good for you for making that extra step to seek out support. All the best...

BRE

2009 Support Group Schedule

Anne Mata: 0-1yr postop Support Group Schedule

DATE DAY TIME LOCATION 1/5/10 Tuesday 6:00PM Patio Room, Norwalk Hospital 5th Floor 2/2/10 Tuesday 6:00PM Patio Room, Norwalk Hospital 5th Floor 3/2/10 Tuesday 6:00PM Patio Room, Norwalk Hospital 5th Floor 4/6/10 Tuesday 6:00PM Patio Room, Norwalk Hospital 5th Floor 5/4/10 Tuesday 6:00PM Patio Room, Norwalk Hospital 5th Floor 6/1/10 Tuesday 6:00PM Patio Room, Norwalk Hospital 5th Floor 7/6/10 Tuesday 6:00PM Patio Room, Norwalk Hospital 5th Floor 8/3/10 Tuesday 6:00PM Patio Room, Norwalk Hospital 5th Floor 9/7/10 Tuesday 6:00PM Patio Room, Norwalk Hospital 5th Floor 10/5/10 Tuesday 6:00PM Patio Room, Norwalk Hospital 5th Floor 11/2/10 Tuesday 6:00PM Patio Room, Norwalk Hospital 5th Floor 12/7/10 Tuesday 6:00PM Patio Room, Norwalk Hospital 5th Floor
Mary Ziller: 1 yr postop Support Group Schedule
DATE DAY TIME LOCATION 12/29/09 Tuesday 6:30PM Patio Room, Norwalk Hospital 5th Floor 1/26/10 Tuesday 6:30PM Patio Room, Norwalk Hospital 5th Floor 2/23/10 Tuesday 6:30PM Patio Room, Norwalk Hospital 5th Floor 3/30/10 Tuesday 6:30PM Patio Room, Norwalk Hospital 5th Floor 4/27/10 Tuesday 6:30PM Patio Room, Norwalk Hospital 5th Floor 5/25/10 Tuesday 6:30PM Patio Room, Norwalk Hospital 5th Floor 6/29/10 Tuesday 6:30PM Patio Room, Norwalk Hospital 5th Floor 7/27/10 Tuesday 6:30PM Patio Room, Norwalk Hospital 5th Floor 8/31/10 Tuesday 6:30PM Patio Room, Norwalk Hospital 5th Floor 9/28/10 Tuesday 6:30PM Patio Room, Norwalk Hospital 5th Floor 10/26/10 Tuesday 6:30PM Patio Room, Norwalk Hospital 5th Floor 11/30/10 Tuesday 6:30PM Patio Room, Norwalk Hospital 5th Floor 12/28/10 Tuesday 6:30PM Patio Room, Norwalk Hospital 5th Floor

BRE visit http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/changedforGodforlife/members. Check out Fairfileld County Bariatrics WTNH, www.wtnh.com/dpp/ct_style/health_fitness/fairfield-county-bariatrics.

ic4rest
on 12/18/09 9:24 am - West Haven, CT

VSG on 01/29/10

Topic: RE: DO WLS SUPPORTIVE PCPs REALLY EXIST ???

I agree. My PCP tried to talk me out of WLS by saying she has many patients come to her after WLS because they gained it all back.

Is that really the case?

losing it in connecticut

Bre K
on 12/18/09 7:38 am, edited 12/21/09 12:53 am - Stamford, CT

RNY on 03/27/09

Topic: OH MY GOD! MY HAIR IS FALLING OUT!

Here to help out with all your questions in hair loss after surgery.

BRE visit http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/changedforGodforlife/members. Check out Fairfileld County Bariatrics WTNH, www.wtnh.com/dpp/ct_style/health_fitness/fairfield-county-bariatrics.

MSW will not settle
on 12/16/09 1:52 am, edited 12/16/09 1:53 am

Topic: RE: DO WLS SUPPORTIVE PCPs REALLY EXIST ???

I see you and my daughter share the same surgeon. His brother is my cardiologist. He was my first choice. But Debbie.... Well, lets just say It was best I choose a different surgical practice.

Although concerned, your pcp she was at least open minded and did not try to discourage you. Unfortunately for me, a pcp rated one of the "Top Docs" in the NY tri state area told me that most people just gain the wait back in a few years and dismissed it. Zero discussion of my concerns. I hope she remains supportive as she witnesses your success.

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