Aww Joanne,
I'm really sorry to hear Debbie is having a tough time with the surgery.  Extra protein will help her heal better.  We certainly missed you both at the meeting.  There were a lot of new faces.  Rob made some delicious shakes with his bullet.  My daughter thought the orange pineapple was the best!  Maybe Debbie will be up to it next month.  We miss you guys!
Judy

 This week while I was in D.C. I went to see a Therapist for a one on one session. They are starting a new therapy group for people who have gained after WLS. I went to the 1st group on Thursday. It is open to anyone and is billed thru your insurance. I am going to go to this every Thursday at 5 p.m. If anyone is interested in going please let me know and I will give the contact information. You do have to do one session one on one.I know this is far to go but I also feel I will go where I need to go to get the help I need. I feel I am so on track right now and I am going to do everything possible to stay on track. Washington Hospital Center has came so far with their Bariatric  Program since I had my surgery there. I did attend a seminar that Kenny was giving and talked about the inportance of support groups. You now see a nutrienist at every Dr. visit and Dr. Koch the gastroligist is on board at the program now too. Before they will even do surgery now you have to see Dr. Koch and the nutrientist for 6 months of weight management. You have to go to their cardiac exercise program for one visit and see the therapist  for an evaluation.  This has all been added since I went into my surgery blind. I had to tell Kenny how proud I was of the inprovements. I know you are thinking by now I have lost my mind but I have very strong feelings about this. When I was looking into surgery I wanted it yesterday. Now I really feel they are educating people before surgery. Iknow I thought my weight problem would be cured for ever. Boy was I wrong. I continue to struggle everyday. Surgery is only a tool. It is up to us to use it properly.  If you are not ready for a lifestyle change you are not ready for surgery yet. I will stop ranting now. I think everyone gets the point. Do your research and learn all you can before your surgery. I never stop learning. See you lighter. Joanne

Linda, Debbie got admitted to the hospital Monday at her office visit. We got home last night after midnight. It was a long week in D.C. She is ok now. They are hooking a wound vac up tomorrow. Sorry we missed Brooke. Call me when you get a chance. I see you do know where to find me. LOL !! I have alot to tell you . I have not forgotten  what we talked about. Sorrry ! See you lighter. Joanne

I agree with Judy.  These docs are wonderful and I think you would be happy with whomever you can get an appointment with.  If you just need a check up or want to get established with them, I suggest you call for an appointment several months in advance.

Good Luck,
Ellen

Hi Michelle!
Delaware welcomes you!!
Great job on the weight loss! Way to go.  Sorry to hear you are having problems with your surgery.  We have a great group of doctors in New Castle that I believe will be able to handle your needs.
Dr. Peters, Dr. Wynn and Dr. Irgau
302-892-9900

Good Luck!
Judy