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Topic: RE: Tuesday May 24th: Next Inconvenient/Convenient get together dinner!!
Tom,
Thanks again for planning Tuesday's dinner, Had a great time, it was good to see everyone!!!
Looking forward to next time. My husband had a good time too. You are the BEST
Thanks again for planning Tuesday's dinner, Had a great time, it was good to see everyone!!!
Looking forward to next time. My husband had a good time too. You are the BEST
Joann 
Topic: RE: 1 week countdown until LapBand surgery
It was great talking with you the other night. I will be thinking of you on Wednesday! Know you will do great. Your attitude is right were it needs to be and you sound so ready! You will be in our prayers Let us know when you can. GOOD LUCK
Joann
Topic: RE: 1 week countdown until LapBand surgery
Good Luck to you!!! 
HW 300, SW (Realize Band) 268, Revision to VSG 264
Topic: RE: 1 week countdown until LapBand surgery
Can't wait to see you on the Losers' Bench in our Winners' Circle!!
Good Luck on your Journey !!
Tom
“Nothing I will ever eat will give me the feeling I get as when I lose weight” The views expressed are based on my own experiences - and should NOT BE FOLLOWED IN LIEU OF DOCTOR’S ADVICE/INSTRUCTIONS. Only your Doctor knows your condition, and make sure you talk to them before making any changes to your diet
Tom
“Nothing I will ever eat will give me the feeling I get as when I lose weight” The views expressed are based on my own experiences - and should NOT BE FOLLOWED IN LIEU OF DOCTOR’S ADVICE/INSTRUCTIONS. Only your Doctor knows your condition, and make sure you talk to them before making any changes to your diet
Topic: 1 week countdown until LapBand surgery
June 1st is the date in Dover, NJ with Dr. Garrison.
I am very excited.
Thank you everyone that has help me prep for this.
Chuck
I am very excited.
Thank you everyone that has help me prep for this. Chuck
341lbs start journey weight / 325 lbs surgery day weight 
Realize Band Surgery preformed on 6/1/2011
My sharing here on OH is from my own experience, strength, & hope. I am not a medical professional. Doctors and medical professional know best and their directions should be followed.
Realize Band Surgery preformed on 6/1/2011
My sharing here on OH is from my own experience, strength, & hope. I am not a medical professional. Doctors and medical professional know best and their directions should be followed.
Topic: RE: Revision Surgery Needed.....
Hey Kimi: So sorry I didn't respond sooner, I didn't receive any notifications from OH that you had posted.
I have had no complications with my surgery, other than some mild pain that was persistent so I had the surgeon check it out. I had some small adhesions, which were removed during an outpatient laparotomy. I think I also had a small ulcer, but that was taken care of by a course of nexium and I think its fine now.
I have lost 140 lbs, went from a 4x to a size 6, have been very stable since reaching goal over a year ago, and I'm delighted beyond words with my experience. I would do it again in a heartbeat; my only regret is not having done it sooner.
I wish you all the best. I'm sure it can't be easy to have taken the step to have the band put in, and then deal with all the issues and the disappointment. Please know that I'm rooting for you, and I'm here for you if you need an ear or a shoulder!
Hugs,
Linda
I have had no complications with my surgery, other than some mild pain that was persistent so I had the surgeon check it out. I had some small adhesions, which were removed during an outpatient laparotomy. I think I also had a small ulcer, but that was taken care of by a course of nexium and I think its fine now.
I have lost 140 lbs, went from a 4x to a size 6, have been very stable since reaching goal over a year ago, and I'm delighted beyond words with my experience. I would do it again in a heartbeat; my only regret is not having done it sooner.
I wish you all the best. I'm sure it can't be easy to have taken the step to have the band put in, and then deal with all the issues and the disappointment. Please know that I'm rooting for you, and I'm here for you if you need an ear or a shoulder!
Hugs,
Linda
Topic: Once Again, Info on PA/NJ OH meetup- upcoming party!
The OH meetup for Pennsylvania/New Jersey is booked!- The party will be on Sunday June 5th from 11am-4pm at Ridley Creek State Park. Information on location is below:
We have rented Pavilion number 3 at Ridley Creek State Park
The address for GPS is:
351 Gradyville Rd.
Newtown Square, PA 19073
Here is a link to the park:
http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/ridleycreek.aspx
Please join us! Whether you are pre-op, post-op, VSG, RNY, Lap-Band, DS Whatever! Everyone is welcome, bring your family if you would like.
We will be having a potluck and clothing swap so bring a dish if you can and any clothing that no longer fits.
Feel free to RSVP or message me, SassyItalian with any questions or comments
xoxoxo
Sassy
We have rented Pavilion number 3 at Ridley Creek State Park
The address for GPS is:
351 Gradyville Rd.
Newtown Square, PA 19073
Here is a link to the park:
http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/ridleycreek.aspx
Please join us! Whether you are pre-op, post-op, VSG, RNY, Lap-Band, DS Whatever! Everyone is welcome, bring your family if you would like.
We will be having a potluck and clothing swap so bring a dish if you can and any clothing that no longer fits.
Feel free to RSVP or message me, SassyItalian with any questions or comments
xoxoxo
Sassy
HW: 258lbs SW: 240 CW: 140 I am 5 foot 7 and 30 years old
VSG 12/21/10 Plastics: Tummy tuck, breast lift, and augmentation 11/3/11
Soon to be veterinarian!! xoxo
Topic: GREAT POST....a MUST READ!
Coughing up negative reactions and thoughts to things that you have no personal knowledge of is tantamount to saying to the universe that you want to stay stuck. Why struggle when your mental perceptions are often the creator of your outcome? Take time to acknowledge the power of your soul; the power of your inner essence. You are not a dreamer, but a doer! Go and conquer the world!
-Jim Fargiano
Maryellen
To visit LIPO (Long Island Post Ops) bariatric support group website click here: www.liponation.org
"WLS is a journey, not a destination (don't get comfortable) ... it's a road that we must travel daily to succeed". Faith Thomas
visit my blog at theessenceofmaryellen.com/
To visit LIPO (Long Island Post Ops) bariatric support group website click here: www.liponation.org
"WLS is a journey, not a destination (don't get comfortable) ... it's a road that we must travel daily to succeed". Faith Thomas
visit my blog at theessenceofmaryellen.com/
Topic: Saint Clare Support Group - Wednesday, MAY 25, 2011
HOLIDAY INN - MT. OLIVE
1000 INTERNATIONAL DRIVE
BUDD LAKE, NJ 07828
6:30PM - 7:30PM
Good Luck on your Journey !!
Tom
“Nothing I will ever eat will give me the feeling I get as when I lose weight” The views expressed are based on my own experiences - and should NOT BE FOLLOWED IN LIEU OF DOCTOR’S ADVICE/INSTRUCTIONS. Only your Doctor knows your condition, and make sure you talk to them before making any changes to your diet
Tom
“Nothing I will ever eat will give me the feeling I get as when I lose weight” The views expressed are based on my own experiences - and should NOT BE FOLLOWED IN LIEU OF DOCTOR’S ADVICE/INSTRUCTIONS. Only your Doctor knows your condition, and make sure you talk to them before making any changes to your diet
Topic: RE: Revision Surgery Needed.....
Sarah....so glad to hear you're doing awesome!!!! Thanks so much for sharing your story with me!!!
On May 21, 2011 at 5:18 AM Pacific Time, Sarah P. wrote:
My first band was the 4cc and every time I got a fill it would get too tight and the reflux was horrible. I was taking nexium 2x a day and still had to be careful! Dr. Abkin replaced the smaller band with the realize band. I was going along OK and then horrible pain that wouldn't go away. It was taken out and the pain was gone. Dr. Abkin couldn't see any reason for the pain...weird. Then of course I started gaining weight, I talked to Dr. Abkin and my bmi was about 34-35 and we decided on the RNY. I hadn't gained all of the weight back so I wasn't starting from scratch. My insurance wouldn't cover the sleeve for a BMI under 40. I was OK with that. I am thrilled with the rny!!! I have used St. Clairs and Morristown ( I have had a few complications over the years) and like both hospitals but believe that I got a horrible infection at Morristown and that sucked! The only problems that I have had from the rny was adhesions, I don't think its really a rny complication, I have had too many abdominal surgeries and that can happen but Dr. Abkin fixed them and I am sailing along beautifully!! Also, my blood work is perfect, I was scared about the malabsorbtion ( thats why i went with the band to begin with) but I am religious about my vitamins! I am thrilled all the way around!Kimi
Everything happens for a reason..Just believe...
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