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Topic: RE: Not a warm welcome
Fang and his partner are great docs from everything I have read, heard, and researched. Good luck to you.
On December 28, 2009 at 6:39 PM Pacific Time, Cdavis07 wrote:
Well, I thought coming to this board would bring me a new support network to lean on as I approach my surgery date, and instead I find bickering of all sorts. I am all for the sharing of both good and bad experiences, but to insult someone on the board for not having a negative experience that someone else did, makes no sense to me.
Shout it from the roof tops if you have an issue with a surgeon, but don't spit on the people in the house you're standing on!
For those that are here for same reason I am, my name is Crystal and I am 8 days shy of my surgery. Dr. Fang will be doing my surgery, I chose him after my mom had surgery with his office as well two years ago. Struggling with the liquid diet prior to surgery, but I know it's to reduce risks. Not looking forward to missing some good bowl games on TV post surgery but I will enjoy them while resting I suppose 
Fang and his partner are great docs from everything I have read, heard, and researched. Good luck to you.
Topic: RE: Not a warm welcome
These boards were being used as "gorilla marketing" tools to procure patients and promote business. You should be thankful that there are those of us who are watching and are willing to stick our necks out to inform newbies about "both sides of the coin", when previously they were only getting one side! There is a lot of history here of which you are unaware.
Try reading both this board and the revisions board back, oh ... 3 years or so, before you venture an opinion. I'm sure you will then see the point of this.
Good luck with your surgery and I hope you get the support that you need.
Good post!
Truth is a horror for some. ;o)
On December 28, 2009 at 8:25 PM Pacific Time, StacysMom wrote:
No one is trying to "bicker". You are not aware of what was going on with these boards for a few years now. There is SO MUCH you do not know! There are some of us who are just sick of the hype and want the truth to get out. These boards were being used as "gorilla marketing" tools to procure patients and promote business. You should be thankful that there are those of us who are watching and are willing to stick our necks out to inform newbies about "both sides of the coin", when previously they were only getting one side! There is a lot of history here of which you are unaware.
Try reading both this board and the revisions board back, oh ... 3 years or so, before you venture an opinion. I'm sure you will then see the point of this.
Good luck with your surgery and I hope you get the support that you need.
Good post!
Truth is a horror for some. ;o)
Topic: RE: Not a warm welcome
I'm so sorry that you came to the board at the wrong time. Unfortunately, due to MWG's attacks many people have been off the board. I moved from CA last summer and felt very fortunate to find a terrific supportive group on the AZ board.
Dr Fang conducts a support group. I believe it's on the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30, but double check with the office. I strongly suggest that you attend as often as possible as I believe the groups are an important factor in successful WLS.
If you have questions, or just want a different perspective from your Mom, feel free to PM me. Best of luck with your surgery!
Michele
Nonsense.
Joyce has denied for two years promoting Schlesinger and finally she admitted she was promoting him and being paid for it. That's not what support is, especially knowing full well he's not the best of surgeons. You don't like that? Tough. Use your block feature.
On December 28, 2009 at 7:35 PM Pacific Time, Michele T. wrote:
Crystal,I'm so sorry that you came to the board at the wrong time. Unfortunately, due to MWG's attacks many people have been off the board. I moved from CA last summer and felt very fortunate to find a terrific supportive group on the AZ board.
Dr Fang conducts a support group. I believe it's on the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30, but double check with the office. I strongly suggest that you attend as often as possible as I believe the groups are an important factor in successful WLS.
If you have questions, or just want a different perspective from your Mom, feel free to PM me. Best of luck with your surgery!
Michele
Nonsense.
Joyce has denied for two years promoting Schlesinger and finally she admitted she was promoting him and being paid for it. That's not what support is, especially knowing full well he's not the best of surgeons. You don't like that? Tough. Use your block feature.
Topic: RE: Not a warm welcome
Hello Crystal,
Sorry your first experience here was bad. It's kind of like anything, you really need to gleen the information you want or need fron the massive amounts of information provided. I really feel everyone on this board is looking out for everyone's best interest. I also believe positive reinforcement is best. I'm sure you'll do great in your surgery. You'll have the normal "flutters" prior to surgery, but you'll do fine. I'm a little over one week post op. If I can help you at all on what you're feeling, fears, etc. feel free to ask. I may not have thr answer but I may be able to direct you to the answer. Good luck.....
Sorry your first experience here was bad. It's kind of like anything, you really need to gleen the information you want or need fron the massive amounts of information provided. I really feel everyone on this board is looking out for everyone's best interest. I also believe positive reinforcement is best. I'm sure you'll do great in your surgery. You'll have the normal "flutters" prior to surgery, but you'll do fine. I'm a little over one week post op. If I can help you at all on what you're feeling, fears, etc. feel free to ask. I may not have thr answer but I may be able to direct you to the answer. Good luck.....
Topic: RE: 50 lbs down!
Congratulations on you first goal.. You look great.
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 groups
Banner Gateway in Mesa Corner of US 60 and Higly
Support meeting in the Grand Canyon Conference room, located in the hospital.
All are welcome.
Jan 5th 6:00 p.m Dietitian
Jan 13th 6:00 p.m. Exercise Physiologist
Jan 20th 4:30 p.m. Psychologist
Support meeting in the Grand Canyon Conference room, located in the hospital.
All are welcome.
Jan 5th 6:00 p.m Dietitian
Jan 13th 6:00 p.m. Exercise Physiologist
Jan 20th 4:30 p.m. Psychologist
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: Look who's on the cover.....
Hey AZ family,
I'm truly not bragging but really testifying. OH magazine has asked me to not only be on the cover of the Jan/Feb issue but they have featured my story as well!!! I was so shocked when they asked me!!
Some of you may know the hellish experience I had trying to get weight loss surgery. I had a 13 month lawsuit that I eventually lost. Through all of it, it was always my prayer that my struggle would help someone else one day.
It has been two years since they have featured a members story or have had a member on the cover. I was so blessed that they chose me.
God gets the Glory!!!! What the devil meant for my harm, God used to bless me. Praise HIM!! 2010 is my YEAR!!!
I'm truly not bragging but really testifying. OH magazine has asked me to not only be on the cover of the Jan/Feb issue but they have featured my story as well!!! I was so shocked when they asked me!!
Some of you may know the hellish experience I had trying to get weight loss surgery. I had a 13 month lawsuit that I eventually lost. Through all of it, it was always my prayer that my struggle would help someone else one day.It has been two years since they have featured a members story or have had a member on the cover. I was so blessed that they chose me.
God gets the Glory!!!! What the devil meant for my harm, God used to bless me. Praise HIM!! 2010 is my YEAR!!!
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