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Topic: FREE TRIAL ZUMBA CLASS!
Wednesday, June 1st 5:45pm
Registration is limited. This is a FREE trial class!
JFK Fitness Center, 70 James Street, Edison, NJ
Call – (732) 632-1610 to register
If enough interest, a second TRIAL class will be added.
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: quOTE of the Day
Perfection is overrated when you are working on simply enjoying life’s journey. Take a deep breath every so often, just to be able to absorb the aromas of life. With flowers in bloom, so too is your soul. Allow it to shine brightly, as you will continue to be a beacon of light, love & hope for others. Act on your inspirational thoughts! Show the world that you are a positive force!
--Jim Fargiano
--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: Westchester...Yonkers...White Plains Support Group
Hi Everyone
Westchester's Post-Op Support Group meets Wednesday
May 25th @ 6:00 PM
White Plains HS
550 North Street
White Plains, NY
Room G-122
RSVP if you need more info.
Westchester's Post-Op Support Group meets Wednesday
May 25th @ 6:00 PM
White Plains HS
550 North Street
White Plains, NY
Room G-122
RSVP if you need more info.
Topic: Cape May County
Hey ya. Im a bandster from Cape May County and Im looking around for support meetings and other wls people. Know of any? Feel free to message me if your shy about posting here!
Topic: RE: Revision Surgery Needed.....
HW / SW / CW / GW
270 252 178 150
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!
HW / SW / CW / GW
270 252 178 150
Topic: RE: Revision Surgery Needed.....
Wow...sorry you had to have a revision, but so happy you're doing well!!! Can I ask a few questions??? First off, we have the same doc and he's awesome!!! What happened with your bands not working for you? Why did you chose RNY over the sleeve?? What hospital did you have your surgery in? Any problems with the RNY after surgery?
On May 19, 2011 at 2:31 PM Pacific Time, Sarah P. wrote:
I had 2 band and finally revised to rny...I am so happy that I did. I am down over 50 pounds, I had lots of problems with reflux with the band and nothing with the rny.Kimi
Everything happens for a reason..Just believe...
Topic: RE: Revision Surgery Needed.....
Have you checked out the revisions forum on OH?
I hope to see you sometime soon. Good luck!
Linda
Hi Linda...I did put a post on the Revision board too....have gotten a few comments!!! How is everything going with you? Did you have any issues with your RNY, I know you're looking amazing last time I saw you? Would you do it again?
Thanks again for the well wishes!!!
On May 19, 2011 at 10:31 AM Pacific Time, big_ideas wrote:
Kimi, sorry to hear the band isn't working out for you. I know several people that have revised to RnY and were much more successful. One just had it done last Friday, so I guess its too early to tell for her.Have you checked out the revisions forum on OH?
I hope to see you sometime soon. Good luck!
Linda
Thanks again for the well wishes!!!
Kimi
Everything happens for a reason..Just believe...
Topic: RE: Morris county peeps re: NJIGT dinner
I will - I am glad I popped over here today! I am feeling better, but like someone kicked me repeatedly in the stomach wearing spike heels and steel toed boots.....I have "franken-belly" syndrome - all lumpy, bumpy and swollen, but no more gall-bladder so I can't complain. I actually do feel much better without it!
I am thinking it's a go, I need to see how much I can get done tomorrow and over the weekend.
How's Jodi doing? She pm'd me, but if you talk to her tell her I said HI!!
I am thinking it's a go, I need to see how much I can get done tomorrow and over the weekend.
How's Jodi doing? She pm'd me, but if you talk to her tell her I said HI!!
Topic: RE: Revision Surgery Needed.....
HW / SW / CW / GW
270 252 178 150
I had 2 band and finally revised to rny...I am so happy that I did. I am down over 50 pounds, I had lots of problems with reflux with the band and nothing with the rny.
HW / SW / CW / GW
270 252 178 150
Topic: RE: Morris county peeps re: NJIGT dinner
I'm so glad to see you're feeling up to an evening out! Let me know how it looks and we'll see if we can connect with you along the way...
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