Hi Renee! I too, live in Wichita.  I started with Solution for Life here, then was working with LivLite in Junction City.  However, now I'm going thru the Bariatric Center of KC/Shawnee Mission and Dr. Hoehn.  At first I was discouraged and depressed about not being able to have my surgery done in Wichita....however now I'm very glad that I have had to "shop around."   If you'd like, I'd be happy to share my experiences of each program with you.   Looking forward to hearing from you. Jeanne

She is smart, beautiful, self-confident and in a Fight of her Own; Khalia Ali graces the cover of OH Magazine Issue 4 as she tells readers about the LAP BAND surgery that changed her life and the Moment of Truth campaign that is allowing her to share her story with others on their weight loss journey. Readers will also read about Traveling for Plastic Surgery the Hurwitz Center Way; weight loss surgery and sleep apnea; and Liposuction for Men by Dr. Steven Gitt. Jeremy Gentles guides readers who have misplaced their exercise focus and Michelle Wicks tells readers how to Flatter Your Figure and Dress Your Best at any size. You don't want to miss this exciting issue! If you have already subscribed then your issue is on its way to your mailbox. To receive six issues of this bi-monthly magazine for the low cost of $25, please click on the purple word magazine at the top of this page and follow the directions or go directly to http://oh-magazine.com. This magazine is currently only offered through this website. Ask your doctor if he/she subscribes for the office waiting room!

Ok so I didn't get to meet you before you had the surgery...I"m sure I saw you in the building but didn't know it was you....how are things going????

Well I dont post often, But i fiqure this is a good time. I was banded on June 5th in Monterry Mexico by Dr. Rodriguez. It was the best decision of my life. Since surgery I have lost a total of 52 pounds. I cant belive it, 52 pounds in only two months. I keep myself on a very strict diet. There are no rewards for me. The only reward I have is when I get on that scale once a week and weigh myself. Then the work I put forth every week seems a little bit more worth it. Just this past week I started lifting weights. Wow how out of shape I was and what one week has already done. I feel great for the first time in a very long time. I'am scheduled for my first fill at the end of this month, the more I think about it. I dont know if I really need one. On average I have been losing two to four pounds aweek which seems to be more than other people do even with a fill. I think I should have it only because I know there might be that time when I might have the urge to cheat a little and I really want to avoid that.  William Fuschino

Let us hear from you!  Go to www.rubycruises.com, and in the upper right hand corner, you may pre-register (at no cost) for next year’s cruise!  It will be once again on Mariner of the Seas, sailing on a week long adventure to the Western Caribbean (Labadee, Ocho Rios, Grand Cayman and Cozumel) from Port Canaveral, near Orlando .

 

 

To date, we have nearly 200 OH’ers registered for this cruise!  WOW!  You’ll see lots of familiar faces, and some new ones too!  We currently have bariatric surgeons, a plastic surgeon, a bariatric coordinator, a nutritionist, and a fitness instructor joining in for next year’s activities.  BUT…..this is also your cruise VACATION, and a chance to meet, mingle and CELEBRATE with your fellow WLS’ers!! 

 

 

ALL are welcome – pre-op’s, post-op’s, of ALL TYPES of WLS, family members and friends, so fill out your pre-registration form today!

 

 

Watch the board for more information and updates coming SOON!!

 

 

Check out my profile for pictures of MARINER OF THE SEAS from a cruise I did with my family in 12/04, and from just two weeks ago when I did an inspection tour for this year's CRUISE TO LOSE!  Make sure you check out the pictures of the Royal Promenade, ROCK CLIMBING WALL(!!!!), 18-Hole Mini Golf Course, ICE SKATING RINK (again, !!!!!!) among other points of interest!  The Royal Promenade has café’s and bistro’s, and Promenade Cabins overlooking the “main street” – these areas are actually “Inside cabins” retrofitted with a picture window overlooking the promenade!  NO OTHER CRUISE LINE offers such a great, inexpensive alternative to what would otherwise be an “Inside”!!  Each day there are various activities here, including parades, parties (70’s and 80’s parties, Mardi Gras, etc.), and while at sea, the shops along the mall are open for business!

 

 

Go to www.rubycruises.com to PRE-REGISTER – upper right hand corner.  If you have any questions, you may PM me here, email me at [email protected], or call me TOLL FREE at 866-685-RUBY (7829). 

 

 

Don’t miss the boat!  C’mon and join in the FUN!!!  Talk to you SOON, and see you ONBOARD!  Remember to watch here for UPDATES!   ~ Terri