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abandster
on 5/2/11 6:53 am
on 5/2/11 6:53 am
Topic: RE: Dr Uchal Jacksonville, fl
Well, I typed out a reply but think I hit the wrong key and deleted it. Okay, so I'm not good at the computer. Actually, I'm not good at weight loss either as I, too, need a revision.
But what I wanted to tell you was that this doctor may be new to our area and that's why you don't see anything about him practicing here.
I wish you well. I know Dr. Cywes now does the sleeve (and the band) but no RNY. I know Dr. Herrera who started the bariatric group at St. Vincent's and am assuming he's hired someone to join him and Dr. Chappeno so you'll surely be in good hands.
I do head up a support group here in Jacksonville, if you're interested. Just email me and I'll be happy to add you to our mailing list.
Again, best of luck. You'll do just fine.
Well, I typed out a reply but think I hit the wrong key and deleted it. Okay, so I'm not good at the computer. Actually, I'm not good at weight loss either as I, too, need a revision.
But what I wanted to tell you was that this doctor may be new to our area and that's why you don't see anything about him practicing here.
I wish you well. I know Dr. Cywes now does the sleeve (and the band) but no RNY. I know Dr. Herrera who started the bariatric group at St. Vincent's and am assuming he's hired someone to join him and Dr. Chappeno so you'll surely be in good hands.
I do head up a support group here in Jacksonville, if you're interested. Just email me and I'll be happy to add you to our mailing list.
Again, best of luck. You'll do just fine.
abandster
on 5/2/11 6:42 am
on 5/2/11 6:42 am
Topic: RE: Vitalady and Vitaguy coming to Jacksonville June 19th
Ms. Emily.....remember to let me know which side of town they'll be on and maybe we can brainstorm and find you a good restaurant.
Miss you!!!!!
Miss you!!!!!
abandster
on 5/2/11 6:40 am
on 5/2/11 6:40 am
Topic: RE: Sugar free bbq sauce, ketchup, cole slaw dressing etc!
Hey there, ladies. I love Walden Farms bbq sauce and their ****tail sauce. They also make salad dressings, which I don't care for but that's just me. Their ketchup isn't bad either but any of their products are sure worth a try. And remember, if you buy something and don't like it, use it as a "moisture" base for a GREAT meatloaf. Just mix it in to the ground meat and it will keep the meatloaf moist. You won't have to add any other spices because whatever you use..... whether it be a salad dress or ****tail sauce....it will have all the seasoning you need.
Enjoy!!
Enjoy!!
abandster
on 5/2/11 6:35 am
on 5/2/11 6:35 am
Topic: RE: DESPERATE, Please Help
I'm in Jacksonville, FL. I had my surgery in 2005 and lost just shy of 100 lbs. That was then. This is now. When you see me (and I hope that will be soon), you're not going to think I ever had any kind of wls. Told you....this is now.
Bottom line is....you need to see a doctor. My guess is that you have something stuck on the ledge of the band and I'm praying the band hasn't slipped. I think you'd be in far more pain if it had but not being able to eat and throwing up all the time is a true sign of a problem. I "worked" with that situation for 2 weeks and finally gave in and saw the surgeon. Yep. something stuck. But I couldn't even keep mashed potatoes down. And by the time I "gave in", I was so swollen from all the throwing up that we had to leave the band wide open until I healed.
Anyway, I'd love to talk to you and if you'll email me at [email protected], I can add you to the group email list and we can stay in touch. From there I'll give you my cell phone number and if you'd like to call, I'd be more than happy to chat.
Anybody else reading this post and would like to be on the group's email list, please feel free to contact me.....whether or not you're in Jacksonville.
I hope to talk to you soon. I can truly feel your pain. We all have a story to tell and I've heard some of yours and would be happy to share mine with you.....soon.
Bottom line is....you need to see a doctor. My guess is that you have something stuck on the ledge of the band and I'm praying the band hasn't slipped. I think you'd be in far more pain if it had but not being able to eat and throwing up all the time is a true sign of a problem. I "worked" with that situation for 2 weeks and finally gave in and saw the surgeon. Yep. something stuck. But I couldn't even keep mashed potatoes down. And by the time I "gave in", I was so swollen from all the throwing up that we had to leave the band wide open until I healed.
Anyway, I'd love to talk to you and if you'll email me at [email protected], I can add you to the group email list and we can stay in touch. From there I'll give you my cell phone number and if you'd like to call, I'd be more than happy to chat.
Anybody else reading this post and would like to be on the group's email list, please feel free to contact me.....whether or not you're in Jacksonville.
I hope to talk to you soon. I can truly feel your pain. We all have a story to tell and I've heard some of yours and would be happy to share mine with you.....soon.
Topic: Dr Uchal Jacksonville, fl
Hi,
Does anyone know of Dr Uchal. He is part of North Florida Surgeons at the St Vincents location. When I search with his name i get some information from Pittsburgh, PA. While he was there he was the head of the bariatric division at Allergheny (sp) hospital.
I am suppose to have a revision fro lapband to rny with him sometime this month. He seems very knowledgeble but it just makes me nervouse that I cant fine any info or anyone that had surgery with him here is Jacksonville.
Thanks for any information
Hamida
Topic: RE: WLS Buddy Cruise 2011
hey Deb,
The cruise sounds like fun, but there is another poster that is getting a cruise together later in september. So you might not get as many responses because of that.
This is the link to their cruise info. http://weightlosscruise.webs.com/
Donna
Donna "Embrace the Journey"
AUGUST 18, 2010 "The First Day of the Rest (BEST) of my Life"
HW/SW/CW/GW - 380/362/178/1??
AUGUST 18, 2010 "The First Day of the Rest (BEST) of my Life"
HW/SW/CW/GW - 380/362/178/1??
Topic: WLS Buddy Cruise 2011
I wanted to pass along that the agency I work for has put together a group cruise for WLS-ers over the Labor Day holiday this year. See the info below. A $50 deposit holds your space. There is a special booking incentive for anyone putting down their $50 deposit by May 5th.
WLS Buddy Cruise 2011
Cruise to the Bahamas on the Carnival Sensation leaving from Port Canaveral
Sept. 4-8th, 2011
Inside Staterooms starting at $358.82*
Ocean View Staterooms starting at $393.82*
*Prices are per person and include cruise fare, all port fees and government taxes and a one category upgrade!
We will also be having a meet and greet and several opportunities for some great sharing time!
If anyone is interested in going but would like to share a room, you can put down your deposit and add your name on a list for roommates.
Contact me for more information or to sign-up.
Deb Breneman
HW: 250 SW: 240 RNY 1/25/2010 CW: 119 (22lbs below goal)
Message me to join our confidential FB group Deborah Marks Breneman and put WLS Support and I'll add you to the group. Group is "secret" so members and posts are private. [email protected]
Find out details about upcoming WLS Buddy Cruises at
http://www.facebook.com/LifeCandyTravel
HW: 250 SW: 240 RNY 1/25/2010 CW: 119 (22lbs below goal)
Message me to join our confidential FB group Deborah Marks Breneman and put WLS Support and I'll add you to the group. Group is "secret" so members and posts are private. [email protected]
Find out details about upcoming WLS Buddy Cruises at
http://www.facebook.com/LifeCandyTravel
(deactivated member)
on 4/27/11 4:32 am
on 4/27/11 4:32 am
Topic: DESPERATE, Please Help
First, I want to apologize for the long post.
I had lap band surgery April 2008. I was doing great, no significant problems or issues. I lost weight, felt wonderful, didn't need any medications anymore etc. In August of 2008 my husband (who was our ONLY income provider) abandoned me with no money, all the bills, and no more health insurance, for some woman he had been sneaking around with for a LONG time.
My last Dr. appointment and fill was in July of 2008. Since then I have been trying to work which is hard because of the economy. Im in survival mode, I have two kids, I do not have insurance and medicaid says I'm "too healthy" for benefits...
Food gets stuck CONSTANTLY, I have severe-wakes-me-up-in-the-middle-of-the-night-choking-throwing-up reflux and horrible constant pain in my stomach and the middle of my back. I haven't eaten more than a 1/4 cup of mashed potatoes and a piece of fish (the kind you get in the bag at wal-mart 30 for $11) a day for the past 5 months and that takes me around 3-4 hours to eat. Anything else I try to eat I bring right back up...
Since Easter 2011 I have not had a meal-NOTHING-I am barely surviving on Ensure drinks and most of the time I bring those up as well. I burp constantly when I am laying down on my left side and when I lay on my back or right side I feel my throat getting filled with acid.
I didn't have my surgery in Jacksonville so the surgeons I have spoken to here will not even talk to me unless I pay a program fee. Because I have a balance with my old surgeon due to my ex leaving the way he did- I am unable to get any of my records other than a few pictures that were given to me post-op.
I can not afford program fees, I do not have insurance, I JUST started another temporary job. I'm a very hard worker but for some reason no one in Jacksonville is hiring permanent full time Project Coordinators/Admin Assistants but rather it is ALWAYS temporary. Therefore the whole "I will wait until I find a job with insurance and an income lasting an indefinite period of time to get my band fixed" excuse is killing me. Its been almost 3 years. I feel helpless and pathetic and overwhelmed.
I have no idea why I am writing this post besides to get this out there and relieve the added stress of all these emotions and fears that lack of eating due to inability to care for my lapband is going to send me to an early grave.
Does anyone know if there are options? I am sure I am not the only person to have loads of bad luck. I am so very sorry for my long rant. Thanks for reading, advice is MUCH appreciated
I had lap band surgery April 2008. I was doing great, no significant problems or issues. I lost weight, felt wonderful, didn't need any medications anymore etc. In August of 2008 my husband (who was our ONLY income provider) abandoned me with no money, all the bills, and no more health insurance, for some woman he had been sneaking around with for a LONG time.
My last Dr. appointment and fill was in July of 2008. Since then I have been trying to work which is hard because of the economy. Im in survival mode, I have two kids, I do not have insurance and medicaid says I'm "too healthy" for benefits...
Food gets stuck CONSTANTLY, I have severe-wakes-me-up-in-the-middle-of-the-night-choking-throwing-up reflux and horrible constant pain in my stomach and the middle of my back. I haven't eaten more than a 1/4 cup of mashed potatoes and a piece of fish (the kind you get in the bag at wal-mart 30 for $11) a day for the past 5 months and that takes me around 3-4 hours to eat. Anything else I try to eat I bring right back up...
Since Easter 2011 I have not had a meal-NOTHING-I am barely surviving on Ensure drinks and most of the time I bring those up as well. I burp constantly when I am laying down on my left side and when I lay on my back or right side I feel my throat getting filled with acid.
I didn't have my surgery in Jacksonville so the surgeons I have spoken to here will not even talk to me unless I pay a program fee. Because I have a balance with my old surgeon due to my ex leaving the way he did- I am unable to get any of my records other than a few pictures that were given to me post-op.
I can not afford program fees, I do not have insurance, I JUST started another temporary job. I'm a very hard worker but for some reason no one in Jacksonville is hiring permanent full time Project Coordinators/Admin Assistants but rather it is ALWAYS temporary. Therefore the whole "I will wait until I find a job with insurance and an income lasting an indefinite period of time to get my band fixed" excuse is killing me. Its been almost 3 years. I feel helpless and pathetic and overwhelmed.
I have no idea why I am writing this post besides to get this out there and relieve the added stress of all these emotions and fears that lack of eating due to inability to care for my lapband is going to send me to an early grave.
Does anyone know if there are options? I am sure I am not the only person to have loads of bad luck. I am so very sorry for my long rant. Thanks for reading, advice is MUCH appreciated
Topic: RE: Florida friends... where are ya?
Hi All!! I am in Lakeland and hoping to have VSG in July!! My surgeon is Alfredo Fernandez. Would love to talk to anyone who is going through the process!! 
"Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels!"
HW 375. CW 296 GW 200
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