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Topic: RE: Support Group needed...
Lisa,
I go to the Banner meeting and they are a lot of fun. Donna the Nutritionist in a hoot. Hope you can join us.
I go to the Banner meeting and they are a lot of fun. Donna the Nutritionist in a hoot. Hope you can join us.
Wendy 
1st fill 4cc, 2nd fill 1.5cc 3rd fill 1.5cc 4th fill .5 Total 7.5 cc in my 11cc Realize Band.
Reached 1st goal weight 158 on 6/8/10, My Starting weight 235
Hit final goal of 145 10/25/10
Current weight 143
If you work the band the band will work for you.
1st fill 4cc, 2nd fill 1.5cc 3rd fill 1.5cc 4th fill .5 Total 7.5 cc in my 11cc Realize Band.
Reached 1st goal weight 158 on 6/8/10, My Starting weight 235
Hit final goal of 145 10/25/10
Current weight 143
If you work the band the band will work for you.
Topic: RE: Support Group Info for 2010
I live in Payson....any support groups near me besides Scottsdale? Sure would love to have some support up north! 
Topic: RE: Events & Get togethers for 2010 (save the dates & rsvp)
June 5th is filling up fast! Since 3 of us are accepting RSVP's we want to make sure that no one has slipped through the cracks. If you don't see your name on here and think you RSVP'd already then please send me a note @ [email protected]
Joyce, Jim, DJ, Earl, Nita, Ann, Larry, Debbie, Gail, Howie, Jeff, Alica + 1, Chris, Brenda, Dawn, Peggy, Charlene, Judy +1, Jana, April, Lori, Steph +1, Delores, Fred, Michele, LeAnn, Lisa, Lorraine, Julie, Melva, Susan, Ace, Carol +1, Lisa
Yikes! We are almost half full and we haven't even sent out the advertising yet! Don't miss your chance! It's FREE, it's hosted by one of our valley support groups and it's for US...WE all need more information, ....more motivation.....more inspiration!
Joyce, Jim, DJ, Earl, Nita, Ann, Larry, Debbie, Gail, Howie, Jeff, Alica + 1, Chris, Brenda, Dawn, Peggy, Charlene, Judy +1, Jana, April, Lori, Steph +1, Delores, Fred, Michele, LeAnn, Lisa, Lorraine, Julie, Melva, Susan, Ace, Carol +1, Lisa
Yikes! We are almost half full and we haven't even sent out the advertising yet! Don't miss your chance! It's FREE, it's hosted by one of our valley support groups and it's for US...WE all need more information, ....more motivation.....more inspiration!
Topic: RE: Events & Get togethers for 2010 (save the dates & rsvp)
Joyce
Rny 2/11/03-> ERny 12/26/07-> Duodenal Switch 5/12/2010
www.dsfacts.com , www.dssurgery.com , & www.duodenalswitch.com
You are on the list! It is going to be such an AMAZING day!!!
Joyce
Joyce
Joyce Rny 2/11/03-> ERny 12/26/07-> Duodenal Switch 5/12/2010
www.dsfacts.com , www.dssurgery.com , & www.duodenalswitch.com
Topic: RE: Events & Get togethers for 2010 (save the dates & rsvp)
Joyce-
Just covering all bases---please add me to the June 5th event with BEMC and Dr. Kashishian.
Thanks, Lisa
Just covering all bases---please add me to the June 5th event with BEMC and Dr. Kashishian.
Thanks, Lisa
StacysMom
on 3/20/10 6:19 pm
on 3/20/10 6:19 pm
Topic: RE: Finally decided...
Wow - I didn't know my confusion would cause so much hatred and immaturity - I just wanted some answers and some advice and I thought I could get that from this board. I am truly not interested in which of you are battling on this website or even why. Did it occur to any of you that my post was written out of confusion and stress (no where did you say you were "confused" - the title of your post was "finally decided") and that your ranting and fighting only causes more confusion and stress?
I don't know anyone personally here and I have not been on here long enough to make any real connections with anyone, but I have seen Joyce post some good advice to others over the last 8 months and I appreciate her taking the time to do so. Even if what you are saying about her is completely true (and I don't think it is) (Ask her - she'll tell you it was true - she came clean on this very board and admitted that pushing her employers was in her job description and she was stuck between a rock and a hard place! And, if she doesn't I have the posts!), as a human, she is allowed t change her mind. I am not sure you keep attacking her because I am quite sure you have changed your mind about several things in your life as well - even about things you thought were so cut and dry.
Please take the time to look in the mirror - the obvious anger you feel toward others is only eating you. Everyone on here is trying to make the best decisions with as much information as they can gather (The only thing I am "angry" about is that doctors lie to their patients and lie about their experience and manipulate patients into doing things that are not in the patients' best interests, but in the best interests of the doctors' pocketbooks! - How can a patient "gather" CORRECT information, if the doctors are doing this and having shills on chat boards talking them up?) and we are all trying to become healthier and happier. If your agenda is not to help others in their journey to do so, please stop posting and visiting as you are only posing as another pitfall for us to go around.
For those of you interested - in light of the information I have gathered on the AZ forum and the DS forum, I have decided to look for a competent DS surgeon in California. It's wonderful news that you have found an experienced DS surgeon! You may not like to hear what I am saying, but my saying it may have helped you make the best decision for YOU based on actual FACTS, not just what some doctor is manipulating you into doing. Before reading here - you were "all set" to go to a surgeon who barely has any DS experience! !My journey has been lengthened and I am mentally exhausted and almost ready to give up - but I am trying. I will keep you posted as I figure out what I am going to do. Best wishes! -Lisa
Furthermore, I have nothing against Joyce. She seems like a very nice and helpful person. My beef with her ended once she came clean about what she was doing and is no longer working for those doctors. She took a lot of heat defending them and now they have hung her out to dry. Not nice!
LISA, I HAVE BEEN READING THESE BOARDS FOR OVER THREE YEARS, AND (NO DISRESPECT, BUT) YOU ARE A NEWBIE HERE. YOUR IMPRESSION OF THIS SITUATION IS BASED ON ONE THREAD ON ONE BOARD. YOU TRULY HAVE NO IDEA OF WHAT HAS BEEN GOING ON HERE. IF YOU WANT TO EDUCATE YOURSELF, I WOULD BE HAPPY TO POST A LINK TO ALL OF THE POSTS GOING BACK AND FORTH ON THIS BOARD AND THE REVISIONS BOARD GOING BACK TO THE SUMMER OF 2008. ONLY THEN WOULD YOU HAVE ENOUGH ACTUAL INFO TO FORM AN OPINION.
Wishing you the best of luck with your DS surgery ... with an experienced DS surgeon, in California!
I don't know anyone personally here and I have not been on here long enough to make any real connections with anyone, but I have seen Joyce post some good advice to others over the last 8 months and I appreciate her taking the time to do so. Even if what you are saying about her is completely true (and I don't think it is) (Ask her - she'll tell you it was true - she came clean on this very board and admitted that pushing her employers was in her job description and she was stuck between a rock and a hard place! And, if she doesn't I have the posts!), as a human, she is allowed t change her mind. I am not sure you keep attacking her because I am quite sure you have changed your mind about several things in your life as well - even about things you thought were so cut and dry.
Please take the time to look in the mirror - the obvious anger you feel toward others is only eating you. Everyone on here is trying to make the best decisions with as much information as they can gather (The only thing I am "angry" about is that doctors lie to their patients and lie about their experience and manipulate patients into doing things that are not in the patients' best interests, but in the best interests of the doctors' pocketbooks! - How can a patient "gather" CORRECT information, if the doctors are doing this and having shills on chat boards talking them up?) and we are all trying to become healthier and happier. If your agenda is not to help others in their journey to do so, please stop posting and visiting as you are only posing as another pitfall for us to go around.
For those of you interested - in light of the information I have gathered on the AZ forum and the DS forum, I have decided to look for a competent DS surgeon in California. It's wonderful news that you have found an experienced DS surgeon! You may not like to hear what I am saying, but my saying it may have helped you make the best decision for YOU based on actual FACTS, not just what some doctor is manipulating you into doing. Before reading here - you were "all set" to go to a surgeon who barely has any DS experience! !My journey has been lengthened and I am mentally exhausted and almost ready to give up - but I am trying. I will keep you posted as I figure out what I am going to do. Best wishes! -Lisa
Furthermore, I have nothing against Joyce. She seems like a very nice and helpful person. My beef with her ended once she came clean about what she was doing and is no longer working for those doctors. She took a lot of heat defending them and now they have hung her out to dry. Not nice!
LISA, I HAVE BEEN READING THESE BOARDS FOR OVER THREE YEARS, AND (NO DISRESPECT, BUT) YOU ARE A NEWBIE HERE. YOUR IMPRESSION OF THIS SITUATION IS BASED ON ONE THREAD ON ONE BOARD. YOU TRULY HAVE NO IDEA OF WHAT HAS BEEN GOING ON HERE. IF YOU WANT TO EDUCATE YOURSELF, I WOULD BE HAPPY TO POST A LINK TO ALL OF THE POSTS GOING BACK AND FORTH ON THIS BOARD AND THE REVISIONS BOARD GOING BACK TO THE SUMMER OF 2008. ONLY THEN WOULD YOU HAVE ENOUGH ACTUAL INFO TO FORM AN OPINION.
Wishing you the best of luck with your DS surgery ... with an experienced DS surgeon, in California!
Topic: RE: phoenix health plan
I have my first Consult with Dr. Juarez Monday morning!!! So I haven't gotten the surgery approved yet, and had to write an Appeals letter just to get the referral. Phx Health Plan is also my secondary Ins. Everything has to go thru my Medicare plan (abrazo) first. The best advise I can give is get on the phone to your Insurance company and keep asking until you get an answer, Or call Dr. Juarez' office and find out from his staff which Ins he accepts. I have only talked to them twice, but they were very friendly and helpful. As you read thru these forums and others on other websites, you come away with tons of information. One thing is for sure, all the Insurance things are very different, so don't give up!
Topic: RE: phoenix health plan
so dr juarez takes phoenix health plan then? i have had such a hard time getting any answers and my dr bless her soul wants to help me badly, we have gotten statements from specialist in everything from gynos to bone dr's ect saying i need weight loss surgery but no one knows what dr takes phoenix health plan
Topic: RE: Support Group needed...
Joyce
Rny 2/11/03-> ERny 12/26/07-> Duodenal Switch 5/12/2010
www.dsfacts.com , www.dssurgery.com , & www.duodenalswitch.com
Hey Lisa,
I read on FB that DJ has been sick and that Nita had family stuff going on today. They're the 2 facilitators so the group may have cancelled today? Sorry! I drive over to that one quite often but had family stuff myself today.
I just posted an updated support group thread for you and any others who are looking. If there are changes or other groups not listed then hopefully people will feel free to post.
I also posted a 2nd thread with the updated event schedule for AZ. Again, there may be others but that's what I know about.
Near Tempe are the Banner Gateway groups and the Chandler Group. I attend the Banner Gateway on the 1st Tues and the 3rd Weds. The Chandler group meets quarterly now.....the last mtg was a Back on Track focus group; the next one will probably be in May. A lot of people had requested a body image consultant as a guest speaker so that will probably be on the agenda.
Is Lavene out by Luke AFB? If so then you'll definitely want to hook up with the Sun City group (Ann and Debbie's) and the Westside group.
Since we have a 5th week on the schedule this month, then there isn't anything scheduled. The next support meetings will be on Tuesday, April 6th.
Hope that helps!
Have a great weekend!
I read on FB that DJ has been sick and that Nita had family stuff going on today. They're the 2 facilitators so the group may have cancelled today? Sorry! I drive over to that one quite often but had family stuff myself today.
I just posted an updated support group thread for you and any others who are looking. If there are changes or other groups not listed then hopefully people will feel free to post.
I also posted a 2nd thread with the updated event schedule for AZ. Again, there may be others but that's what I know about.
Near Tempe are the Banner Gateway groups and the Chandler Group. I attend the Banner Gateway on the 1st Tues and the 3rd Weds. The Chandler group meets quarterly now.....the last mtg was a Back on Track focus group; the next one will probably be in May. A lot of people had requested a body image consultant as a guest speaker so that will probably be on the agenda.
Is Lavene out by Luke AFB? If so then you'll definitely want to hook up with the Sun City group (Ann and Debbie's) and the Westside group.
Since we have a 5th week on the schedule this month, then there isn't anything scheduled. The next support meetings will be on Tuesday, April 6th.
Hope that helps!
Have a great weekend!
Joyce Rny 2/11/03-> ERny 12/26/07-> Duodenal Switch 5/12/2010
www.dsfacts.com , www.dssurgery.com , & www.duodenalswitch.com
Topic: Events & Get togethers for 2010 (save the dates & rsvp)
SAVE the DATES for SUMMER 2010! Clear Your Calendar! Join us for Education, Inspiration and Motivation!
April 10th, 8:30 to 3:00,
Bridges St Luke's Graduate Seminar, 555 N. 18th Street, Phoenix-
"Make TODAY Your Day"!
- Specifically for WLS Post-ops of Phoenix St Luke’s but guests are welcome.
RSVP required to Sandy (602.251.8863)
Speakers include: Dr. Fang, Dr. Mazaheri, Plastic Surgeon (offering mini complimentary consultations), Jenel Day, Dietician, Dr. Bell (mental therapy), Motivational Speaker: Bette Sue Berkland from Biggest Loser "Overcoming Obstacles", Post Op Success, B. Eden, David Smith, 400 lb Loser & from ReShape the Nation, Live Makeovers, Photography Shoots, Vendors with protein tasting, Post-Op FASHION SHOW, Door Prizes and Complimentary Light Lunch!!!!
Email Joyce if you are interested in participating in the fashion show: [email protected]
Wednesday, April 21st, 4:30-6:00 p.m.,
Banner Gateway is hosting Dr. Robert Califano, Licensed SEX therapist, specializing in couple’s therapy. He’ll be answering YOUR questions on intimacy and relationships following WLS! ALL are invited. FREE!
Need a U-Turn?
June 5th, 12 noon to 6 pm:
Super Saturday Seminar
(hosted and planned by the Westside Support Group) Banner Estrella Hospital Conf Rooms
FREE and open to everyone! RSVP required and seating is VERY limited so email us ASAP!
DJ: [email protected], Nita: [email protected], or Joyce: [email protected]
Speakers include:
Dr. Ara Keshishian, well known DS and Revision surgeon from Los Angeles (free consults available that day),
Michelle Curan aka Vitalady, world renowned post-op & vitamin-supplement guru (bring any questionable lab #’s for Q & A), in Phoenix with her 2010 Vitatour! www.vitalady.com
-- Darcie Edelkraut, Post-Op & Author of Bariatric Cookbooks, with a presentation and recipe tasting,
Live Makeovers with Candace from Dr. Mazaheri’s Plastic Surgery office ,
Katie Jay, MSW and wellness coach, is the director of the National Association for Weight Loss Surgery
(www.NAWLS.com).
The author of two books, Dying to Change and Small Bites, Katie is an obesity survivor, who underwent RNY gastric bypass in 2004. She founded NAWLS to provide a safe, nonjudgmental community for bariatric patients who struggle with weight maintenance and regain, carbohydrate sensitivity, transfer addiction, and emotional eating.
***Bring a small snack to share (no kitchen available).
Dinner will follow at a local restaurant, for those interested in extending your fun day with some munching and mingling. This is a HUGE package for a support group event!
Fun + FREE = FANTASTIC!!!!
June 12th, 9-12 a.m.
Vitalady, Michelle Curan with Protein Sampling AND Dr. Mehdi Mazaheri with Botox! Beauty "Beauty begins within!"
FREE Mingle Open House, ALL are invited!,
5725 N. Scottsdale Rd, Suite 150
RSVP required to attend [email protected] or call 480.951.4343
**Mini appt required for discounted Botox which will be offered throughout the Open House.
*Short Presentation on Plastic Surgery following Your Weight Loss
*Short Presentation on Selecting Proteins for a successful weight loss journey
*FREE makeover with the aesthetician, (Door prize drawing)
*Success with Weight Loss is a Lifetime Pursuit!
Chat with a Successful Panel – Support Group from 11 to 12:00
Find YOUR Beauty!
*****************************************************************
Note: The Event with O.H. on July 31st has been CANCELLED.
April 10th, 8:30 to 3:00,
Bridges St Luke's Graduate Seminar, 555 N. 18th Street, Phoenix-
"Make TODAY Your Day"!
- Specifically for WLS Post-ops of Phoenix St Luke’s but guests are welcome.
RSVP required to Sandy (602.251.8863)
Speakers include: Dr. Fang, Dr. Mazaheri, Plastic Surgeon (offering mini complimentary consultations), Jenel Day, Dietician, Dr. Bell (mental therapy), Motivational Speaker: Bette Sue Berkland from Biggest Loser "Overcoming Obstacles", Post Op Success, B. Eden, David Smith, 400 lb Loser & from ReShape the Nation, Live Makeovers, Photography Shoots, Vendors with protein tasting, Post-Op FASHION SHOW, Door Prizes and Complimentary Light Lunch!!!!
Email Joyce if you are interested in participating in the fashion show: [email protected]
Wednesday, April 21st, 4:30-6:00 p.m.,
Banner Gateway is hosting Dr. Robert Califano, Licensed SEX therapist, specializing in couple’s therapy. He’ll be answering YOUR questions on intimacy and relationships following WLS! ALL are invited. FREE!
Need a U-Turn?
June 5th, 12 noon to 6 pm:
Super Saturday Seminar
(hosted and planned by the Westside Support Group) Banner Estrella Hospital Conf Rooms
FREE and open to everyone! RSVP required and seating is VERY limited so email us ASAP!
DJ: [email protected], Nita: [email protected], or Joyce: [email protected]
Speakers include:
Dr. Ara Keshishian, well known DS and Revision surgeon from Los Angeles (free consults available that day),
Michelle Curan aka Vitalady, world renowned post-op & vitamin-supplement guru (bring any questionable lab #’s for Q & A), in Phoenix with her 2010 Vitatour! www.vitalady.com
-- Darcie Edelkraut, Post-Op & Author of Bariatric Cookbooks, with a presentation and recipe tasting,
Live Makeovers with Candace from Dr. Mazaheri’s Plastic Surgery office ,
Katie Jay, MSW and wellness coach, is the director of the National Association for Weight Loss Surgery
(www.NAWLS.com).
The author of two books, Dying to Change and Small Bites, Katie is an obesity survivor, who underwent RNY gastric bypass in 2004. She founded NAWLS to provide a safe, nonjudgmental community for bariatric patients who struggle with weight maintenance and regain, carbohydrate sensitivity, transfer addiction, and emotional eating.
***Bring a small snack to share (no kitchen available).
Dinner will follow at a local restaurant, for those interested in extending your fun day with some munching and mingling. This is a HUGE package for a support group event!
Fun + FREE = FANTASTIC!!!!
June 12th, 9-12 a.m.
Vitalady, Michelle Curan with Protein Sampling AND Dr. Mehdi Mazaheri with Botox! Beauty "Beauty begins within!"
FREE Mingle Open House, ALL are invited!,
5725 N. Scottsdale Rd, Suite 150
RSVP required to attend [email protected] or call 480.951.4343
**Mini appt required for discounted Botox which will be offered throughout the Open House.
*Short Presentation on Plastic Surgery following Your Weight Loss
*Short Presentation on Selecting Proteins for a successful weight loss journey
*FREE makeover with the aesthetician, (Door prize drawing)
*Success with Weight Loss is a Lifetime Pursuit!
Chat with a Successful Panel – Support Group from 11 to 12:00
Find YOUR Beauty!
*****************************************************************
Note: The Event with O.H. on July 31st has been CANCELLED.
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