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Caleña M.
on 6/6/10 11:31 am

There are no vetted DS doctors in CT. You will probably have to travel. If you are revising from the band (as I am) there are some in NYC.
Dr. Roslin and Dr. Pomp come to mind, but you should go to dsfacts.com and review the list.

DS SW - 201 4/21/11; GW 130

cptprkchp
on 6/3/10 2:59 am

RNY on 05/01/07

Topic: RE: Newbie with a difficult decision

I went with the bypass because I wanted to lose weight quicker in the beginning and didn't want the "hassle" of having to go back for fills. In my own opinion, I made a foolish mistake. If I had it to do over again, I would go with the band for more practical reasons.

But that is just in my own expreience and opinion.

Maryellen R.
on 6/1/10 10:08 pm - Sayville, NY

RNY on 07/31/06

Topic: QUOte of the Day

Aspire rather to be a hero than merely appear one.
- Baltasar Gracian

Maryellen
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"WLS is a journey, not a destination (don't get comfortable) ... it's a road that we must travel daily to succeed". Faith Thomas

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Dan R.
on 5/31/10 9:00 am - Madison, CT

RNY on 08/04/08 with

Topic: RE: Cigna and plastic surgery

I am having some surgery in July and my Doctor's office (Aronow) feels it will be approved. I will post when the approval is final.

Obesity Help Support Group Leader
Founder-Central Connecticut Cares

pepsi98
on 5/31/10 8:58 am - Norwich, CT

REALIZE Band on 12/10/08

Topic: DS Surgeon

Anyone know of a good surgeon in Ct who does a revision TO a DS? It seems the only ones are out west.

"The Joy of the Lord is your strength." Nehemiah 8:10

START: 330 CURRENT: 274.5 lbs GOAL: 190 TOTAL: 55.5 lbs

laurajeann
on 5/29/10 7:00 am - Waterbury, CT

Topic: Newbie with a difficult decision

I had my consultation with the surgeon this week and still feel fairly torned between the gastric bypass vs. the banding procedure. I have directly and indirectly spoken to people who have had the bypass and are absolutely thrilled ! I consider this a once in a life time opportunity and don't want to lose slowly or risk regaining the weight. I wonder if there are people out there with bands, and why you decided band vs. bypass and what your thoughts were. Thank you all.

thickgirls
on 5/28/10 3:34 am

VSG on 10/22/10

Topic: help pneumoia,bronchitis

have anyone got sick before sugery iam having the sleeve i have bee sick all this month long iam getting well but my immune system is not right i still fill sick.HELP i have my sugery on the 30 of june some please tell have you been sick like this

koukla
on 5/26/10 1:10 pm, edited 5/26/10 1:11 pm - a city, CT

Topic: RE: It's Been a while since I've checked in...

Hi Paula,
I too haven't been on in ages. glad to see you. Sorry you're having the absorption and pain problem.
Now don't get me wrong, I'm very glad I did the surgery BUT if I knew then what I know now I would not have done the Bypass. I would have done the one that makes the pouch out of the stomach, just like we have, but they do nothing to the intestines. Oh well back then I didn't know of any other surgery. But that's o.k. I'm still better off than I was.
Last Feb. I had my entire thyroid removed. UHMMMMM
Since you can't absorb the calicum why not have the I.V. Calicum thing? They give it to you once a year. My sister who also had the gastic bypass has to have the I.V. thing. (don't know what it's called. sorry)
well hope you feel better soon. Glad to see you on.

Koukla