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mikiec
on 1/28/10 4:35 am - Peoria, AZ

RNY on 11/14/08

Topic: RE: It's almost my turn!!

Outstanding,

Enjoy the ride.......

Mike

Dawn T.
on 1/28/10 2:52 am - Phoenix, AZ

DS on 08/05/08

Topic: RE: Revision from Band to RNY or DS anyone in AZ???

Hi Kitten -
I just PM'd you as well on this, but I am a band to DS, and I would do it again 100 x over!! I am rarely on these boards (I work 2 jobs), so if anyone is interested in contacting me, send me an email directly @ [email protected]. Dr. Schlesinger here in Phoenix did my surgery, but I had already had my band removed a couple of years earlier. I don't know if he would revise directly from a band to the DS.

Good luck in whatever you do -
Dawn

JRinAZ
on 1/28/10 12:24 am - Layton, UT

Revision on 05/12/10

Topic: RE: It's almost my turn!!

On January 27, 2010 at 10:45 PM Pacific Time, Jeannie O. wrote:

I have a surgery date! Feb 15th!

I got the call today and was scared and excited all at the same time!

Thanks for all your encouragement and the info you have shared.

See you on the losers bench!!!

Woooo Hooooo! Congrats Jeannie!

What a GREAT Valentine's Gift!!!

Joyce
Rny 2/11/03-> ERny 12/26/07-> Duodenal Switch 5/12/2010
     www.dsfacts.com , www.dssurgery.com , & www.duodenalswitch.com

Wendy's Dream
Came true
on 1/27/10 11:48 pm - Mesa, AZ

VSG on 08/09/22

Topic: RE: It's almost my turn!!

Congratulations Jeannie!!!
Ya I am so excited for you.

. I'm making room on the loser's bench for you.

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.

Jeannie O.
on 1/27/10 2:45 pm - Mesa, AZ

RNY on 02/15/10

Topic: It's almost my turn!!

I have a surgery date! Feb 15th!

I got the call today and was scared and excited all at the same time!

Thanks for all your encouragement and the info you have shared.

See you on the losers bench!!!

With Positive Thoughts, JeannieO.

Chris S.
on 1/27/10 10:42 am - Tempe, AZ

RNY on 03/10/09

Topic: RE: Fresh Start!

Joyce, I am so bummed I missed this but I was not released from the hospital till today. They did find the cause of the problems so hopefully I am back on the mend!

I received your email and will join in your group. Keep me posted if another meeting pops up.

Take Care~!

JRinAZ
on 1/27/10 8:36 am - Layton, UT

Revision on 05/12/10

Topic: Back on Track report and Details

Over 20 of us met last night for a GREAT "1st" meeting of the AZ chapter of Back on Track Together. There were at least as many who emailed me unable to attend but wanting to participate. There are probably oodles of you out there experiencing a sense of frustration, feeling like a failure, bummed out, discouraged....well, you get the picture!!!

Join us!

We'll be hanging out at the O.H. group Az Grads of WLS. Here's the link:

http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/JRinAZ_group/tab,0/page,1/

If you are interested in receiving the Jump Start handouts from the meeting last night, then email me at [email protected]

No need to feel isolated and defeated! You CAN get Back on Track! You CAN own the success you dream of!!!

2010 can be the best year yet!!!

Joyce

JRinAZ
on 1/25/10 10:05 pm - Layton, UT

Revision on 05/12/10

Topic: RE: Fresh Start!

On January 25, 2010 at 9:45 AM Pacific Time, JRinAZ wrote:

Tomorrow!
Tues, Jan 26th, 6 pm "ABOTT"

Details:

http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/AZ/4102533/911-Need-to-get -Back-on-Track/#33442431

A JUMP start towards our goals!

Today is the Day!!!!

Counting down til "take off"!!!!! Launch your goals!

911-411 4 2010!

JRinAZ
on 1/25/10 1:45 am - Layton, UT

Revision on 05/12/10

Topic: Fresh Start!

Tomorrow!
Tues, Jan 26th, 6 pm "ABOTT"

Details:

http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/AZ/4102533/911-Need-to-get -Back-on-Track/#33442431

A JUMP start towards our goals!

sunshine86
on 1/24/10 3:50 am

REALIZE Band on 06/08/09

Topic: RE: My Heart Aches

I was going to say the exact same thing, you hit the nail right on the head. I think he needs to do some serious soul-searching and decide whether or not the initial sacrifices (a not-so-yummy diet to lose weight) are worth the end results (weight loss and a healthier life).

One thing that I didn't realize at first..... in my experience, weight loss surgery is 20% physical, 80% mental. It is NOT a quick fix. It takes a SERIOUS lifestyle change. In fact, 7 months out of surgery, I am STILL struggling with breaking old habits.

I definitely agree about the support group.... I learned a TON from attending support groups before surgery. Everyone I've met at WLS support groups has been very supportive and welcoming.

Anyway, I want to wish you both the best of luck.

HW: 243lbs