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Topic: RE: Christmas Party - You're all invited
I know it doesn't pay to eat at a buffet, but they have some good, healthy choices there and no matter what restaurant you go to, you're going to be paying a good price for a meal and end up with a bunch of food you can't eat. This way you can have a spoonful of different things and still be within your counts.
If you plan on coming, please RSVP here or email me at [email protected].
Also, please bring a wrapped ornament to exchange.
It'll be a fun time to get together and just gab. Bring your hubby, significant other or any other support person you'd like to come with you. Carpooling also might be an option. I know I'm picking up two here in the Sun City area.
AnnJust a reminder that the West Side Christmas Party is just 4 days away. (It's open to EVERYONE and not just the West Side friends) You can rsvp to Ann or just join us!
Additonally: the East Side will have another Holiday get together on Tuesday the 22nd, 6:30 pm at the Mimi's on Chandler Blvd and the 101. EVERYONE is invited. Plz RSVP to me so I can call ahead for reservations. Mimi's has soups, a la carte protein options, lite fare options and event breakfast choices 24/7 ...there's something for everyone on their menu for every phase of the WL journey.
My hubby & I will be at both parties. We hope to see y'all there!
Joyce
Rny 2/11/03-> ERny 12/26/07-> Duodenal Switch 5/12/2010
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On November 29, 2009 at 10:33 AM Pacific Time, Ann M. wrote:
The Sun Cities area group would like to invite you to a Christmas party on December 12th at 11:00. We'll be at the Golden Corral, 7609 W. Thomas Road. If ;you have a medical card or print one off OH, you can get the lunch for $6.99 plus $1.89 for beverage (other than water). I know it doesn't pay to eat at a buffet, but they have some good, healthy choices there and no matter what restaurant you go to, you're going to be paying a good price for a meal and end up with a bunch of food you can't eat. This way you can have a spoonful of different things and still be within your counts.
If you plan on coming, please RSVP here or email me at [email protected].
Also, please bring a wrapped ornament to exchange.
It'll be a fun time to get together and just gab. Bring your hubby, significant other or any other support person you'd like to come with you. Carpooling also might be an option. I know I'm picking up two here in the Sun City area.
Ann
Additonally: the East Side will have another Holiday get together on Tuesday the 22nd, 6:30 pm at the Mimi's on Chandler Blvd and the 101. EVERYONE is invited. Plz RSVP to me so I can call ahead for reservations. Mimi's has soups, a la carte protein options, lite fare options and event breakfast choices 24/7 ...there's something for everyone on their menu for every phase of the WL journey.
My hubby & I will be at both parties. We hope to see y'all there!
Joyce Rny 2/11/03-> ERny 12/26/07-> Duodenal Switch 5/12/2010
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Topic: RE: RELOCATING TO AZ!
I WILL BE MOVING TO AZ IN APRIL AND AM TRYING TO GET SUGGESTIONS FOR SURGEONS TO CONTINUE MY FOLLOW UP CARE - (HAD SURGERY IN JUNE 09)
I WILL BE IN THE WEST VALLEY/AVONDALE AREA -
THANK YOU!!Joyce
Rny 2/11/03-> ERny 12/26/07-> Duodenal Switch 5/12/2010
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On December 8, 2009 at 5:09 AM Pacific Time, layna2080 wrote:
HELLO EVERYONE!!I WILL BE MOVING TO AZ IN APRIL AND AM TRYING TO GET SUGGESTIONS FOR SURGEONS TO CONTINUE MY FOLLOW UP CARE - (HAD SURGERY IN JUNE 09)
I WILL BE IN THE WEST VALLEY/AVONDALE AREA -
THANK YOU!!
Hi there Layna!
I'm thinking the closest lapband surgeon to your area is Dr. Terry Simpson. He has a great post-op/ follow-up program.
Others who specialize in lapbands are: Dr. Orris, Dr. DeBarros and Dr. Nirmul
If you don't mind a drive to the Eastside and want and amazing program then I'd recommend Dr. Podkamini or Dr. Schuster with Banner Gateway. In fact, that's a great place to go if you're missing a little Eastcoast flair! LOL! Their Bariatric Director is 100% Jersey! 
There's also a relatively new surgeon to the Eastside who specializes in lapbands: Dr. Marge Buttler. I recently met her and love her "small" boutique type approach of personal care with her patient's.
Keep us posted and join one of our support groups when you land in town. There's a group that meets in the Sun City area (Ann's group) and one at Banner Estrella (Westside group). Both are peer facilitated and open to everyone.
We are FREEZING here right now or I'd tell you that you'll love our weather! ....Of course by April we'll be in the triple digits:)
Joyce Rny 2/11/03-> ERny 12/26/07-> Duodenal Switch 5/12/2010
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Topic: RELOCATING TO AZ!
HELLO EVERYONE!!
I WILL BE MOVING TO AZ IN APRIL AND AM TRYING TO GET SUGGESTIONS FOR SURGEONS TO CONTINUE MY FOLLOW UP CARE - (HAD SURGERY IN JUNE 09)
I WILL BE IN THE WEST VALLEY/AVONDALE AREA -
THANK YOU!!
I WILL BE MOVING TO AZ IN APRIL AND AM TRYING TO GET SUGGESTIONS FOR SURGEONS TO CONTINUE MY FOLLOW UP CARE - (HAD SURGERY IN JUNE 09)
I WILL BE IN THE WEST VALLEY/AVONDALE AREA -
THANK YOU!!
Topic: RE: Christmas Party - You're all invited
Hey Eydie, I can't wait to see you again. I hope you're already here in the valley and not going to be travelling through Flagstaff anytime soon.
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Topic: RE: Christmas Party - You're all invited
canada. Haven't made it out to see you yet this year. I am not sure if I can make the Christmas lunch , but will try.. I'll let u know by
Thurs. if I am coming.
Hey Eydie!
I just checked the Banner Gateway support site and Dr. Goodhall's group is THIS Weds the 9th instead of the usual 3rd Weds! ..... 4:30 in the support room past the cafeteria.
I totally need some therapy with Dr. Janie!!!
See you then!
Joyce
Rny 2/11/03-> ERny 12/26/07-> Duodenal Switch 5/12/2010
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On December 7, 2009 at 11:49 AM Pacific Time, motorhomemama wrote:
Hi, Ann. It's Eydie from canada. Haven't made it out to see you yet this year. I am not sure if I can make the Christmas lunch , but will try.. I'll let u know by
Thurs. if I am coming.
I just checked the Banner Gateway support site and Dr. Goodhall's group is THIS Weds the 9th instead of the usual 3rd Weds! ..... 4:30 in the support room past the cafeteria.
I totally need some therapy with Dr. Janie!!!
See you then!
Joyce Rny 2/11/03-> ERny 12/26/07-> Duodenal Switch 5/12/2010
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Topic: RE: Christmas Party - You're all invited
Hi, Ann. It's Eydie from
canada. Haven't made it out to see you yet this year. I am not sure if I can make the Christmas lunch , but will try.. I'll let u know by
Thurs. if I am coming.
canada. Haven't made it out to see you yet this year. I am not sure if I can make the Christmas lunch , but will try.. I'll let u know by
Thurs. if I am coming.
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Topic: RE: Update on Lizzie (Schlesinger's screw up fixed by Mayo)
Joyce
Rny 2/11/03-> ERny 12/26/07-> Duodenal Switch 5/12/2010
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Plz send Lizzie my love and best wishes. I sincerely hope this "fix" surgery gets her back to the happy & healthy life she deserves!
Joyce Rny 2/11/03-> ERny 12/26/07-> Duodenal Switch 5/12/2010
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Topic: Update on Lizzie (Schlesinger's screw up fixed by Mayo)
I asked Lizzie if I could post an update and she sent me this to post:
To all who are wondering: I had my surgery on Wed (today is Mon) and I got home Sat p.m. from Mayo. Yes, the surgeons did a great job...they really know all about Bariatric Surgery! They said that Schlesinger left my common channel a mere 50 cm...something I NEVER knew--because it's not mentioned in my op rpt. Mayo doctors refer to this short of a CC as a "Very, Very Long Limb RNY" (Incidentally, created BY a Mayo doctor). There was no need for someone like me (who weighed at the time, only 185 lbs) to have such a drastic procedure. In all honesty, I did not know of the extreme shortness of this procedure that was done to me. Mayo reversed it to 200 cm, which is now a more appropriate and realistic length, to their surgical techniques; this procedure being called a "Very Long Limb RNY". My surgeon said that NOW my body can properly utilize its pancreatic digestive enzymes, which was not possible for the past year, due to the way that surgery left me. (Prior to going to Mayo, I was faced with having a port put into my chest for 3x/wkly nutritional feedings and pancreatic enzymes. Fortunately, I saw doctors who KNOW what they are dealing with! My previous blood work (prior to the original ERNY) did not show ANY hemolytic anemia. This is something that was acquired since that operation. Mayo docs do not know if it will be able to be reversed. I have had iron infusions and EPO, which have done nothing to raise my blood counts. My husband is livid... I am left with these nutritional deficiencies that will take me months, or perhaps years, to recuperate from and still cannot work. My husband wants compensation for the physical, mental, and now financial stress this has put on my/our live(s). Will this help? I don't know, because 50 cm is what Dr. S does (I now know from my conversations w/other Dr. S patients--esp those with complica- tions from this surgery). I did not acquire this situation because I did not follow the diet protocol...rather, I was told by my surgeon (last year) that I was non-compliant. I am NOT stupid. I was told by some on the OH site to just 'stick with it and see how it goes', but that is utterly ridiculous, when one's life is in the balance. I think that OH is a good resource for those who are looking for and receiving good support. But I am tired of reading all the hype about a surgeon who is just a man... his surgery did me no great service in the long-run. I deactivated my profile, etc. I will deal with my own health issues and get other support elsewhere. Liz
To all who are wondering: I had my surgery on Wed (today is Mon) and I got home Sat p.m. from Mayo. Yes, the surgeons did a great job...they really know all about Bariatric Surgery! They said that Schlesinger left my common channel a mere 50 cm...something I NEVER knew--because it's not mentioned in my op rpt. Mayo doctors refer to this short of a CC as a "Very, Very Long Limb RNY" (Incidentally, created BY a Mayo doctor). There was no need for someone like me (who weighed at the time, only 185 lbs) to have such a drastic procedure. In all honesty, I did not know of the extreme shortness of this procedure that was done to me. Mayo reversed it to 200 cm, which is now a more appropriate and realistic length, to their surgical techniques; this procedure being called a "Very Long Limb RNY". My surgeon said that NOW my body can properly utilize its pancreatic digestive enzymes, which was not possible for the past year, due to the way that surgery left me. (Prior to going to Mayo, I was faced with having a port put into my chest for 3x/wkly nutritional feedings and pancreatic enzymes. Fortunately, I saw doctors who KNOW what they are dealing with! My previous blood work (prior to the original ERNY) did not show ANY hemolytic anemia. This is something that was acquired since that operation. Mayo docs do not know if it will be able to be reversed. I have had iron infusions and EPO, which have done nothing to raise my blood counts. My husband is livid... I am left with these nutritional deficiencies that will take me months, or perhaps years, to recuperate from and still cannot work. My husband wants compensation for the physical, mental, and now financial stress this has put on my/our live(s). Will this help? I don't know, because 50 cm is what Dr. S does (I now know from my conversations w/other Dr. S patients--esp those with complica- tions from this surgery). I did not acquire this situation because I did not follow the diet protocol...rather, I was told by my surgeon (last year) that I was non-compliant. I am NOT stupid. I was told by some on the OH site to just 'stick with it and see how it goes', but that is utterly ridiculous, when one's life is in the balance. I think that OH is a good resource for those who are looking for and receiving good support. But I am tired of reading all the hype about a surgeon who is just a man... his surgery did me no great service in the long-run. I deactivated my profile, etc. I will deal with my own health issues and get other support elsewhere. Liz
Topic: Christmas!
Joyce
Rny 2/11/03-> ERny 12/26/07-> Duodenal Switch 5/12/2010
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How's your Christmas Season so far?
Here are a few links that have helped our family get into the right Spirit of things....
www.pandora.com (free music you customize ....listen all day on your computer to YOUR favorites....I put Christmas in the search and then selected the instrumental option....LOVE it!)
www.azcentral.com great information and links for festivals, lights, gifts, food, parades, etc
Our families most amazing Holiday experience is ALWAYS the Mesa Temple lights. You will be transpired into wonderland! .... They have a free concert as well, each evening at 6....all is FREE!
Don't forget about giving back......
There are walks, runs, Angel tags from mall trees, soup kitchens,...etc...all could use time, money or food donations! Giving to others is the BEST way to forget our own troubles!!!
WLS get together's?
This Saturday, the 12th at 11 is the West Side's Christmas gathering. ALL are invited! It will be at Golden Corral where your surgeon's card can get you a discount and everyone can select the choices that fits best into their stage and procedure. Check back on posts from Ann. she has exact details. My hubby and I will see you there!
The 4th Tuesday, the 22nd, the East Side's Christmas gathering (All are invited!) will meet at Mimi's in Chandler at 6:30 pm They offer a variety of soups, ala carte protein options and a Lite bite menu as well as their regular yummy choices. Please RSVP to me (Joyce) and indicate whether you'd like to do a "white elephant" gift exchange to add to our evening fun! (I heard Santa may make an appearance; loaded with protein samples! HO HO HO!)
Please share any other Holiday tips that you may know of to make this a joyful season for all!!!
Merry Christmas and Happy Hannukah!
Here are a few links that have helped our family get into the right Spirit of things....
www.pandora.com (free music you customize ....listen all day on your computer to YOUR favorites....I put Christmas in the search and then selected the instrumental option....LOVE it!)
www.azcentral.com great information and links for festivals, lights, gifts, food, parades, etc
Our families most amazing Holiday experience is ALWAYS the Mesa Temple lights. You will be transpired into wonderland! .... They have a free concert as well, each evening at 6....all is FREE!
Don't forget about giving back......
There are walks, runs, Angel tags from mall trees, soup kitchens,...etc...all could use time, money or food donations! Giving to others is the BEST way to forget our own troubles!!!
WLS get together's?
This Saturday, the 12th at 11 is the West Side's Christmas gathering. ALL are invited! It will be at Golden Corral where your surgeon's card can get you a discount and everyone can select the choices that fits best into their stage and procedure. Check back on posts from Ann. she has exact details. My hubby and I will see you there!
The 4th Tuesday, the 22nd, the East Side's Christmas gathering (All are invited!) will meet at Mimi's in Chandler at 6:30 pm They offer a variety of soups, ala carte protein options and a Lite bite menu as well as their regular yummy choices. Please RSVP to me (Joyce) and indicate whether you'd like to do a "white elephant" gift exchange to add to our evening fun! (I heard Santa may make an appearance; loaded with protein samples! HO HO HO!)
Please share any other Holiday tips that you may know of to make this a joyful season for all!!!
Merry Christmas and Happy Hannukah!
Joyce Rny 2/11/03-> ERny 12/26/07-> Duodenal Switch 5/12/2010
www.dsfacts.com , www.dssurgery.com , & www.duodenalswitch.com
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