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K. Artis
on 9/16/10 7:57 pm - Jacksonville, FL

I am in the Cleveland area and had RNY surgery done at MetroHealth. I am looking for additional support groups. I plan on checking the one out by Parmatown on Monday evenings and I attend Metro's monthly meeting. Anyone know of anymore?

PSW 259 SW 238 CW 173

Conditions prior to surgery: diabetes, high blood pressure, acid reflux, sleep apnea, high cholesterol, pcos, joint pain, back pain, mild depression

Life is a book with many chapters...some are hard to get through, some are easy. You have to keep turning the page to get to the next adventure!

Mama477
on 9/16/10 2:40 am

VSG on 04/28/11

Topic: RE: OSU and VSG

In the pre-op stage with OSU -- was extremely impressed by surgeon at seminar. Get yourself a big binder, a 3 hole punch and keep your own records... keep copies of everything to CYA and you will be fine. Follow up with the office probably as typical as it gets. They are BUSY as can be.

I'm in month 2 of the 6 month class now.

Good luck!!!

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HW 236 / SW 224 / CW 164/ GW 135

italianspice
on 9/15/10 9:14 pm - Eastlake, OH

RNY on 07/29/10

Topic: RE: Bo McCoy of OH featured Speaker at Support Group

Hope you enjoyed seeing Bo! He was in Cleveland in August at a support group meeting and I just loved hearing him talk! He was very inspirational!

missionsgirl
on 9/14/10 1:32 am - Columbus, OH

VSG on 05/13/08

Topic: RE: Columbus, Ohio Walk From Obesity

I am so excited that you ae putting a group together for this. I have been helping with organizing the walk and we are hoping to get a lot of people to join us. I would also like to add that there will also be a 1/4 mile and 1/2 mile distances for those that are just starting out on there journey. Everybody will also receive a t-shirt and goodie bag from us as well. If you need more information, please go to www.walkfromobesity.com .

Thank you so much for posting. Look forward to sseeing you there!

Andrea

T S.
on 9/13/10 7:01 pm

VSG on 05/13/09

Topic: RE: Dr. Lane

He closed down his practice at UTMC. Last I heard he went back to Boston. He left his patients high and dry the beginning of the year.

Terrib
on 9/13/10 1:02 pm - Clayton, NC

RNY on 10/15/07

Topic: Bo McCoy of OH featured Speaker at Support Group

CANTON WLS SUPPORT GROUP
is pleased to announce that

ObesityHelp.com

Motivational Ambassador

Bo McCoy

will be the featured guest speaker for our September meeting:

Date: September 15, 2010

Time: 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.

Location: John Knox Church
5155 Eastlake St NW, North Canton, OH 44720

(South of Portage Rd. off Frank Ave. )

We would love for you to RSVP as to if you will be attending or not.

email: [email protected] Phone: 330-830-1477

Don’t miss this opportunity

Bo McCoy is the National Sales Director for ObesityHelp.com, and their great motivational ambassador! Being a post-op himself, he knows the journey and the obstacles that you may face along the way.

For over 33 years Bo McCoy lived the life of obesity. At the height of his weight gain Bo weighed 626 lbs. Learn how he overcame the life-controlling problem of morbid obesity!"

ObesityHelp is piloting a support group product sampling program. We are the first ObesityHelp Support group to try the new samples!

See you there!

Terri
ObesityHelp Support Group Leader
www.wlsterrib.com

dawn88
on 9/12/10 12:23 pm - OH

VSG on 01/31/11

Topic: OSU and VSG

wondering what your experience was like, were you satisfied with your care, etc. thanks in advance.

sfmini
on 9/10/10 7:41 am

VSG on 03/10/10

Topic: Columbus, Ohio Walk From Obesity

Hey all, I just set up a group for the walk called Jody's Fresh Starters. Would love to have you join us and/or donate money or goddies for SWAG bags for the walkers in our group. The web site is:
https://www.kintera.org/faf/donorReg/donorPledge.asp?ievent=439443&supId=303296987
The walk is a 1k or 3k on October 30, 2010, registration is at 9am and the walk starts at 10am.
Hope to see you there!!!

Sparky1582
on 9/7/10 11:40 am

Topic: RE: Day 3 post banding

On September 7, 2010 at 5:46 AM Pacific Time, JalalH wrote:

Hey Sparky!.....We were banded on the same day @ the same place by the same Dr.!.......I think you were right before me. I had trouble with my IV also! My anesthesiologist made no qualms about not being happy with the IV's that morning! I loved my team they were all wonderful & funny....which always helps. I had a rough couple of days but I am healing well now and am going back to work today...desk job. I'm kind of afraid to actually "ea"t anything more than protien shakes and yogurt.....I can't stand the smell of most foods right now....not entirely a bad thing . My husband ha staken such good care of me also ...it is nice to have that huh? I hope you stick around and find support here....Good luck to you!

It was a fun day! I heard the questions they were asking all the other patience three times so I almost answered them before she asked me!
I have had an easy time after surgery. I took my last pain meds on Tuesday morning. I did have quite a bit of gas for about 4 days but it was not painful, just uncomfortable. Three of my strips have came off and all my incisions look good. I have lost about 8 pounds since last Monday. I have to admit I am not holding to pureed foods. I have been eating crab cakes, chicken salad ran through the Magic Bullet, not pureed but smoother than usual. I am careful to chew everything to oblivian and I am staying to 1/2 cup servings. Protein shakes made with 1/2 a banana and a teaspoon of peanut butter is my healthy cheat!!!
Hang in there!

ohbearly
on 9/7/10 8:53 am, edited 9/7/10 8:54 am - Mogadore, OH

Revision on 07/31/13

Topic: RE: Day 3 post banding

Sparky, Good luck! I love my lapband. My recovery was super fast. Feel free to message me if you have band questions. I am no expert but after 2 years, I kind of know my way around living with a lapband. -- Tom

Follow my journey to a happy, healthy, active life at TomBilcze.com

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