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Nevadan
on 9/17/09 1:47 pm - Reno, NV
Topic: RE: Where is everyone in Nevada??
I'm in Reno a year to do everything Western Bariatric tells me to!
I'm a full-time RVer, so I live where I want.  I have family in Reno, with parking for my RV.
Western Bariatric is an easy 8 mile commute, and that really helps my motivation.
I'd like to see more posts, too.  With hundreds of WLS folks around, I'd think a few more would post.
Anita
DrLindsey
on 9/16/09 2:03 pm - Las Vegas, NV
Topic: RE: Post WLS Skills Group
Hi there,

Six months out is a perfect start. Thats typically when people say things tend to get harder. As of now, we have postponed the start date because we only have 3 people signed up. I want to have at least 5-6 and plan to start as soon as possible. If you are able to work it out, that would be great. Please give our office a call at 363-6005.

Take care,

Lindsey

Dr. Lindsey Ricciardi is a licensed clinical psychologist and member of OH's Mental Health Advisory Board. By posting, she makes no promises, guarantees, representations, or warranties, expressed or implied, and assumes no duty or liability with regard to the information contained herein. This post is not intended to diagnose or treat any condition. No professional services are being rendered and nothing is intended to provide such services or advice of any kind. No informational post can take the place of seeking professional help. If you need professional help, seek professional services or dial 911. For more info on Dr. Lindsey visit www.mindbodybariatrics.com.

destinationsvelte
on 9/12/09 7:04 am
Topic: RE: Post WLS Skills Group
I'm interested in this as well, although I'm just over 6 months out, I can see bad habits wanting to slide back in and would like to prevent that.  I'm not sure whether I can work out the time of the session though.  How soon are you planning on starting?
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Hermosa L
on 9/9/09 2:48 am
Topic: Huge Community Yard Sale/Prescott Park
Community Yard Sale/Prescott Park

There is going to be a yard sale in my community on 9/12/09 (Grand Teton/Aviary Way). I will be selling a lot of clothes. (Sizes 8-10, Mediums, Larges, as well as plus sizes) Please feel free to come by and take a look.

Plus sizes include 24, 26, and some 28.... jackets, formal dresses, jeans, shirts, skirts...etc... some clothes brand new.

NW - near Aliante
DrLindsey
on 9/8/09 2:18 pm - Las Vegas, NV
Topic: RE: Post WLS Skills Group
Hi Dana,

Glad to see that you are interested and I really hope this can work out for you and help you to get back on track. Im excited to finally get this type of group going.  The group will be held on Thursdays from 4-5:30. The total cost for the entire 10 weeks is $300, whi*****ludes a 90 minute assessment prior to the group and all group materials. I'd be happy to talk to you more about it. Please just call my office and if I am not available leave your best contact info and I will get back to you.

Also, depending on your insurance and benefits, my office can provide invoices of payment for you to submit to insurance to see if they would cover any group behavioral health services. 

Take care,

Lindsey  

Dr. Lindsey Ricciardi is a licensed clinical psychologist and member of OH's Mental Health Advisory Board. By posting, she makes no promises, guarantees, representations, or warranties, expressed or implied, and assumes no duty or liability with regard to the information contained herein. This post is not intended to diagnose or treat any condition. No professional services are being rendered and nothing is intended to provide such services or advice of any kind. No informational post can take the place of seeking professional help. If you need professional help, seek professional services or dial 911. For more info on Dr. Lindsey visit www.mindbodybariatrics.com.

barbccrn
on 9/8/09 9:08 am - Las Vegas, NV
Topic: Vegas Walk from Obesity 9/26/09
The Vegas Walk from Obesity is less than 3 weeks away. I'm hoping that a lot of people are planning to register on site because there are not many signed up as yet.

You can save $5 by preregistering. Here is the site link again:

  http://walkfromobesity.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ieve nt=316430&lis=1&kntae316430=983012252F524E36A7BEA1A93E89F4B1


The Walk is for a great cause. Let's help make it a big success! Looking forward to meeting new local friends.


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~ Dana ~
on 9/7/09 10:06 am - Henderson, NV
Topic: RE: Post WLS Skills Group
Sounds exactly what I might be looking for....I had my surgery back in 2003 and gaining weight over the past year, I definitely need to get back on track.  I have recently started reading up on revisions.  I wanted to get more info on this 10 week program such as what time & days it will be held on and the cost?

Thanks

~ Dana ~
 

 

DrLindsey
on 9/7/09 9:01 am - Las Vegas, NV
Topic: Post WLS Skills Group

 

Hi Everyone,

It's nice to see a little more action on the NV board!

I wanted to let you know that I will be starting a 10 week structured group designed to promote WLS success and overall quality of life. We are shooting for a start date of September 24th. As some of you know, I am a licensed clinical psychologist and have been doing research and clinical work with WLS clients for the past 10 years. All to often I've noticed that folks have surgery and are kind of left to fend for themselves and navigated the post op world. This group is designed to teach and practice research proven weight management and related skills specifically for thosee who have had weight loss surgery. This is quite different from a support group in that we have a set agenda each week, each member commits to being there for the full 10 weeks, and it is led by a psychologist and doctoral level psychology student - AND there is support from other patients and professionals.

Here are the goals of the group:

Goals of Group

Each member will be able to:

  • Progress towards personal weight loss goals
  • Decrease emotional, compulsive and/or binge eating
  • Establish habit of regular, balanced and flexible eating
  • Enjoy eating without feeling anxious or guilty
  • Be able to better manage emotions
  • Enhance support systems and relationship quality
  • Improve body image and self-esteem
  • Manage stress more effectively
  • Increase overall quality of life

     
The group will only be open to 10 individuals. For more questions please feel free to reply to the post, or call my office.

Hope everyone is doing well,

Lindsey Ricciardi

Dr. Lindsey Ricciardi is a licensed clinical psychologist and member of OH's Mental Health Advisory Board. By posting, she makes no promises, guarantees, representations, or warranties, expressed or implied, and assumes no duty or liability with regard to the information contained herein. This post is not intended to diagnose or treat any condition. No professional services are being rendered and nothing is intended to provide such services or advice of any kind. No informational post can take the place of seeking professional help. If you need professional help, seek professional services or dial 911. For more info on Dr. Lindsey visit www.mindbodybariatrics.com.

queenyoyo
on 9/7/09 7:02 am
Topic: RE: Where is everyone in Nevada??
 Hi Amigo,

Please don't get the lap band if you have the choice to get the sleeve!!!!  Do more research!

I got the sleeve in April and I went to the best surgeon in the US who has done the most sleeves.

I didn't feel anyone in Vegas had done enough of them for my comfort level.

I went to Dr. Cirangle in San Francisco and couldn't be any happier!!!

Good Luck!
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Bob Stiehler
on 9/5/09 12:34 am - Wellington, NV
Topic: RE: Where is everyone in Nevada??
Hi Kelli J, I hope you're doing great after your surgery! Best wishes from a fellow Nevadan!
Bob Stiehler
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