Post-RNY_Eating_Disorders

I am seeing more and more eating disorders post gastric bypass in the in peson support groups I facilitate (3) and online as well...So a friend and myself Sandra B have set up a newgroup for post-RNY (ONLY) grads (must be 1 year out) who are having issues with an eating disorder. *Yes ONLY gastric bypass and yes only those 1 yr + out and YES only those with eating disorders NOT those who want to lurk to not develop one please!).

This is a hard & very personal topic for several of us, yet we need ACTIVE support and access to resources to help us with our daily struggle. What we hope is to provide a safe environment where we can voice our issues and perhaps make progress in our very personal battle with food. I will help her moderate as I am able.

What you will find on our group is a growing files section with resources that you can access to help you in your journey. We also have links to some resources that may be of assistance as well. It is our expectation that we will continue to add to the resources as we find new things in our quest.

We decided to keep the focus of the group to those who are RNY grads so that we are all working from the same base, but realize that the eating disorders that are experienced will vary. This is not meant to detract from this current group only offer augmentation to so don't leave just join both and participate on both!

Sandra reports: "I know that for me, personally, I need an active group so that I can deal with my own food issues or I will find myself back where I began my journey in December 2003. I am headed in that direction and it is unacceptable. I can name a variety of reasons for why this is happening to me, but I freely admit that I am NOT doing my part to minimize the damage. One thing is absolutely certain for me and that is anger and avoidance is not making it any better. I am a grazer and I eat when I am not hungry."

So if you are interested in making this journey with us, please join us at:
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/post-RNY_Eating_Disorders/ Please be specific about your surgery type, date of surgery, and the fact that you have an eating disorder when you apply to join as that will speed up the process for you.

Please feel free to cross post this message to other WLS groups (that is okayed with moderators first if indicated) so that we are able to reach those people who are struggling with their eating disorder. Our surgery gave us a valuable tool, but it did not include brain surgery to help us with our unhealthy relationship with food.

Sandra B
Arizona
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[email protected] ~ Open RNY 12/8/03, 150 cm "Know your labs and track your trends."

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/post-RNY_Eating_Disorders/ for grad RNYers who are having a problem with an eating disorder and need support.


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Jamie Ellis RN MS NPP
100cm proximal Lap RNY 10/9/02 Dr. Singh Albany, NY
320(preop)/163(lowest/185(current) 5'9'' (lost 45# before surgery)
Plastics 6/9/04 & 11/11/2005 Dr. King www.albanyplasticsurgeons.com
http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/jamiecatlady5/
"Being happy doesn't mean everything's perfect, it just means you've decided to see beyond the imperfections!"

oh my it is good to see your face again, i left the last group because it was more for the people that just had the surgery and i found this one for Grads, this is a great site and i will be joining your group. the last time i saw you it was at a meeting in Albany, and i gave my e-mail address to get imfos on other meetings but never heard anything about them. i am having the same problems as the person in this e-mail, the grazing has started and also the weight although my dr. said i am still in the 65%success . i need to get off 10lb or close to it.

good to see you

Margaret

Hum can you shoot me an email? I apologize if I dropped the ball!
[email protected]

I am facilitating the 1 yr out group at AMC now 2nd Monday of the MOnth 630-8pm love to have you last month we focused on emotional eating!

Where r u looking for groups? Here is what I have:
These are the online/in-person groups I know of...updated 4/29/08
I have facilitated a Bariatric Support Group in Saratoga Springs since mid-2003
(at the time Dr.'s Yeaton/Anderson were performing RNY at that hospital).
1st Monday of the Month at Saratoga Hospital in the Board Room
211 Church Street Saratoga Springs NY 12866 http://www.saratogacare.org/
My contact info (office) 518 583-3035 x 212 *can call and by 3pm if I cancel due
to weather it will reflect that on my VM message, or hospital operator 587-3222
would know or on our website:
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/SaratogaSprings-NY-WLS-support/
I usually present a topic (realistic expectations, WLS lifestyle, protein
sampling, trimming the psychological fat, regain issues, body image/self
esteem...are some) and from time to time we also have some guest speakers.
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Glens Falls (please call to confirm as it has tendency to change w/o my
awareness/dates time place etc.!) Karen Hogan @ (518) 926-2615 or email her @
[email protected] Meets every other month (EVEN NUMBERED MONTHS), on the
second WEDNESDAY of EVEN NUMBERED months, at 6:00 p.m., in Cafeteria B at Glens
Falls Hospital., in Glens Falls, NY. It doesn't matter which hospital, surgeon,
type of surgery, or nutritionist you are using. It is open to anyone who would
like more information. http://www.glensfallshospital.org/
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In Albany Med has 3 support groups all meeting in same room:
1) A general preop/postop support groups EVERY OTHER Thursday 5:30-7:30pm(open to
anyone) but mainly Dr. Singh/Dr. Rosati patients attend. New Scotland ave.
entrance (white pillars) go in first LEFT (before the info desk) down the hall,
in the waiting area it meets. Robyn Posson Licensed Mental Health Counselor and
RNY post-op [email protected] runs these groups
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/upstatenywlssupport/ Her last group is 5/1/08, not sure who will cover it may be myself...temporarily or longterm...

2) Lap Band Support group at Albany Med SECOND Monday of the Month 5pm-6:30pm same
waiting area as above. I facilitate

3) LONGTERM WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY SUPPORT (those over 1 year out) SECOND MONDAY AT AMC 6:30pm-8pm same waiting area as above
I runs Lap Band & 1 yr out groups. [email protected]
I believe they have an answering machine system to call in case of
cancellations/inclimate weather (518) 262-2195 or it may be on the site
(although not too active lately)
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Albany Clinical Nutrition
1240 New Scotland Road
Slingerlands, NY 12159
(518) 475-7000 X4
Run by:
Kathleen Callahan RD [email protected]
EVERY TUESDAY 5-7pm in their waiting room. She usually does a topic w/ handouts.
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/ACN_Bariatric_Surgery_EducationGroup/
THIRD Tuesday of the month is dedicated to 1 year plus issues!
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A new group, I have little info on and have never attended is in Gloversville NY
(run by a patient OH chapter leader trained)
http://upstatenybariatricsupportlbravehost.com/
Meeting every Second and Forth Sunday of the Month
Place: Nathan Littauer Hospital 99 E. State St Gloversville, NY in the
Auditorium Time: 6pm to 8pm Please Email Staci White with any Questions at:
[email protected]
http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/members/profile.php?N=W1144872146
is her OH profile
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Here is all the info on Ellis I have
http://www.ellishospital.org/bariatrics.cfm
http://www.ellishospital.org/bariatricsseminars.cfm

Bariatric Support Groups give weight loss patients and potential patients an
intimate forum to discuss personal and medical issues. The group meets the first
Monday and the third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. in Ellis Hospital's
George Wm. Graham Auditorium. Support groups are supervised by a medical
professional and feature a guest speaker such as a nutritionist, a psychologist,
an endocrinologist, or a surgeon.
Parking for both the seminar and support group is available, free of charge, in
the Ellis Hospital parking garage, which is accessible from Nott Street. Please
note that attendees may be dropped off directly outside the auditorium door,
which is accessible from Parking Lot # 1 off of Rosa Road.
Ellis Hospital Bariatric Care Center
1405 Fulton Avenue
Schenectady, NY 12308
Phone: 518.243.1313
Fax: 518.831.7007
Email: [email protected]

The group meets the first Monday and the third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. in Ellis Hospital's George Wm. Graham Auditorium. Support groups are supervised by a medical professional and feature a guest speaker such as a nutritionist, a psychologist, an endocrinologist, or a surgeon.
Posted by: [email protected] Tue Oct 30, 2007 5:10 am (PST)
Please do not forget that all bariatric patients - regardless of surgeon
chosen, are welcome to attend the Ellis Bariatric Support Group meetings. We
have always been an open meeting and do provide documentation of attendance for
compliance with different surgical program pre-requisites. The meetings are run by Pamela Spicer and topics vary (based on the "Success Habits of Weight Loss Surgery Patients" and certified by Bariatric Support Centers, International ) and time is provided for small group
discussion or networking time at the end of each meeting. The group often has speakers (Colleen Cooke - author, Dr Nydegger ) or special events (September's Walk From Obesity) and members are encouraged to sign up for the weekly email "Fit For Life" from the bariatric coordinator, Anne
Jones RN.We have a wonderful network of professionals in the Capital Region who are
dedicated to a good quality of life for post operative bariatric and lap band
patients! It has been my pleasure to be associated with all of you and lend
my continued support. - Pamela
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http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/LiriosLiteBrigade/
may have been taken over by spammers, not sure if active!?
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Capital_Region_Bariatric_Support_Group/
This is an INDEPENDANT group that is for ALL people interested in or that have
had Gastric Bypass Surgery in the Upstate NY, Capital Region. We are not
affiliated with any other group or Hospital in the area.
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Dr Braverman-Panza's PATIENTS ONLY meet the first Monday of the month at 1375
Washington Ave Ext Suite 202 Albany, NY in Dr Braverman-Panza's reception room.
Office# (518) 482-0007 Facilitated by Janet Folkman Social Worker and seasoned
Veteran RNY postop [email protected]