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jimpattic
on 3/19/09 3:26 am - Sun Valley , NV
Topic: Reason for my lapband
I was asked to comment about my lapband surgery.  The reason I decided to get the lapband surgery was for my health.  I have a liver disease called NASH (Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis) which is caused by having a fatty liver.  I also had diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholestral all due to being obese.  For years the doctors told me that all of this would go away if I lost weight but I was satisfied taking pills to control everything even though I knew that those pills affected my liver counts.  It wasn't until I had to pull the plug on my Uncle who was 63 and had all the same diseases that I had.  His doctors told me that the only reason he died was because he was obese and the illnesses related to his obesity and that it was entirely preventable.  I have 4 grandkids that I wanted to see grow up and my being 55 meant that I wanted to live longer than 63 years of age.  I had my surgery May 7th, 2008.  I have lost around 57 pounds but that is just a bonus.  The biggest results are I no longer have diabetes or high blood pressure.  For the first time in over 12 years my liver counts are normal and I am taking 11 pills less a day than I did before my surgery.   My visit today I was told I am no longer obese.  I went to Disneyland last week and didn't get stuck on a ride because I was too fat which happened 18 months ago.  The hardest things for me to get used to since the surgery was not drinking when I eat and learning to chew, chew and chew some more.  I would have lost more weight if I had exercised when this all began.  I didn't start that until 2 months ago.  I was basically lazy.  But the benifits from the surgery and the support of Dr. Sasse, Jena and the staff has been so rewarding.  I can't help but smile.   This is the best thing I have ever done for myself and I would recommend it to everyone, with one word of advice, you still have to do the work.
Kim Gyurina, OH Staff
on 3/15/09 11:05 pm
DS on 09/27/23
Topic: Join us August 14th ? 15th 2009 in Seattle, WA!


Join us August 14th – 15th 2009 in Seattle, WA!

 

There will be top information on weight loss surgery, plastic surgery, nutrition, relationships and product sampling.  Come learn all you can to make an informed decision, get support to successfully stay on your journey, and make some new friends along the way!

 

Speakers Include: 

TLC's Big Medicine: Dr. Garth Davis

Dr. Davis will be outlining the subject matter of his new book, The Expert’s Guide to Weight-Loss Surgery.  Come meet Dr. Davis!

 

TLC's Big Medicine: Mary Jo Rapini. LPC

Her passion is teaching all patients the sacredness and strength they have inside. Mary Jo is the author of Is God Pink? Dying to Heal and co-author of Start Talking: A Girl’s Guide for You and Your Mom About Health, Sex or Whatever.

   

Bariatric Chef, Dave Fouts

Saturday morning, Chef Dave will cook up some tasty weight loss friendly breakfast samples for us! Come see what’s in his recipe box!

 

WLS Post Op and Motivational Speaker, Bo McCoy

Have you joined in one of Bo’s Conga lines yet?  Bo is our host for events this year, and he makes it his mission to get you motivated and out of your seat!

 

Fitness Expert , Jeremy Gentles, CSCS

Get the best in fitness information from ObesityHelp’s staff fitness and training expert. Jeremy presents the most up to date fitness routines, with emphasis on bariatrics.

 

Additional speakers to be announced, check out the events page for updated information. 

 

Don't miss our great prizes:

-Visa Gift Cards, $100 each, five drawings throughout event!
-OH Goodie Baskets!

-Exhibitor-donated gift baskets!

 

The Westin Bellevue

600 Bellevue Way NE

Bellevue, WA, 98004
 

Regular Priced Admission is $50

Register Now with Promo Code: “Seattle09" for $10 off Regular Priced Admission! *
(*Promo Code only valid for early registration up until June 30th!)

Or if you belong to one of the following support groups, stop by the group and see the leader for a special support group code:

 

Group Name: Thru Thick N’ Thin, Location: Tacoma, WA, Leader: susu329

Group Name:  Stevens Weight Loss Support Group, Location: Edmonds, WA,  Leader: kmobeck

Group Name: Modesto WLS Support Group, Location: Modesto, CA, Leader: Cathy A

 

 

Click here to register!

ginawins
on 3/9/09 12:29 pm - Las Vegas, NV
Topic: This Saturday the 14th Wanna Have Lunch?
A bunch of us are planning on meeting at H&M at 11 am at Town Square this Saturday for some shopping, great conversation and lunch.   If anyone here would like to join us please PM me your number and I will give you a call or just meet us there.  HUGS.  Gina  : )



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shepkatt
on 2/27/09 1:02 am - Coronado, CA
Topic: BariatricTV Episode 18 - Hows abouta nicea meataballa
In Episode 18, we end our highlighting of the different bariatric surgeries by taking a look at the RNY. Then we’ll introduce you to a great site to help you track your daily food and exercise and finish things up with a some meatballs!

HIGHLIGHTS

  • We start things off with a exciting announcement
  • Lets look at our final surgery, the RNY.
  • Pros and Cons of the RNY.
  • Both Lynnda and Toni had this surgery and are satisfied
  • We look at forum members recommended website for tracking exercise and food.
  • We offer up some WLS pouch friendly recipes with one thing in common…the meatball
If you haven't been to BTV yet - what are you waiting for?

Come join the fun!!

http://www.bariatrictv.com
~lynnda

jennaflirt
on 2/26/09 2:44 pm - Las Vegas, NV
Topic: RE: Where is everyone?
Then we just need to do something and stop talking about it.  LOL Gina, I think you live close to me.  Ok so you gals name it and I will commit to it.  I at  215 and Rainbow and work at Warm Springs and LV BLvd.  So I am down for whatever.  I just need to socialize.

Highest/Current/Goal
263/118/138

was size 22
now size 4

    
~ Dana ~
on 2/26/09 8:36 am, edited 2/26/09 8:37 am - Henderson, NV
Topic: RE: Where is everyone?
Nothing planned yet....so it is up to Barb and her b day plans. 


Dont forget....Sat March 28 is my daughters baby shower and you all are invited!!!  I dont know the official time yet but it should be fun


ETA...I will be sending the invitations soon so you all need to PM me your addy so I can mail them
ginawins
on 2/26/09 7:34 am - Las Vegas, NV
Topic: RE: Where is everyone?
I better be invited.  LOL!  Okay so Barbs bday weve gotta make it great.  Tell us what day girlfriend and we will be there.  I think shopping and lunch would be fab.  Call me girls.  Gina  : )



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~ Dana ~
on 2/23/09 10:20 am - Henderson, NV
Topic: RE: Where is everyone?
I am near Sunset Station and I get home from work about 3:30 pm....just let me kwow, I dont mind driving.
jennaflirt
on 2/23/09 12:29 am - Las Vegas, NV
Topic: RE: Where is everyone?
I would love to meet you ladies. 
Dana, you sound just like me.  What part of town are you in?  Maybe wwe can get together before we get a group thing going.  Just a thought.

Highest/Current/Goal
263/118/138

was size 22
now size 4

    
~ Dana ~
on 2/22/09 8:34 pm - Henderson, NV
Topic: RE: Where is everyone?
I moved here near the end of '95 and just started over the past two years meeting people.  I never get out also that much and when ever we get out with the other girls here is my only girl time out.
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