I am a 27 yr old female who had open gastric banding (nonadjustable) Nov 1995. i have lost and kept off 150lbs. I am paranoid about gaining the weight back. ...
Hello everyone, My name is Thaii and right now I'm in the process of getting gastric bypass. I was wondering if anyone could tell me what to expect. Also they...
I wanted to let you know that I've posted my latest journal entry – WLS Peaks and Plateaus – on my website at www.gastricbypasscoach.com. I'm stalled with...
I am so paranoid of gaining weight back. I am new to the group. I have posted before, but got no replies. I am looking to find how often people gaintheir...
I am 27, have no kids, but want to. however, I never want to gain my weight back. Con anyone who has had a baby tell me if you gain a lot or not? Thank you ...
Hello My name is Michele My friend Matt has made a CHAT ROOM MESSAGE BOARD for everyone that is looking into WLS ( weight Loss Surgery ) or has had WLS or we...
I wanted to let you know that I've posted my latest journal entry – Blocked! – on my website at www.gastricbypasscoach.com. I recently experienced a...
This article was brought to my attention this morning and I felt it was important enough to share it with you immediately. I found it very validating, because...
I wanted to let you know that I've posted my latest journal entry – The Agony and the Ecstasy – on my website at www.gastricbypasscoach.com. In it, I...
http://groups.msn.com/wlsfriendssupportingfriends The object of this group is to allow all persons a place to feel comfortable enough to share their...
I wanted to let you know that I've posted my latest journal entry #17 – The Tale of the Tape – on my website at www.gastricbypasscoach.com. Every month,...
This looks like the group for me :)....... My name is Deanna. I am a 32 year old mother of 4. I have been in the process of getting everying done to have...
Deana, Congratulations!! I know you are excited. Can I ask which surgery you are having? Good Luck, Missy [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
I assume you are having the Roux En Y but you never know. Which surgery are you having? Lori In a message dated 3/29/03 1:15:49 PM, deannaboisclair@......
Hello My name is Pat and I am set to have my Lapband surgery on April 7th--tomorrow March 31st I have an EKG and an upper GI-and alot of bloodwork done-- I am...
Good luck Pat! We'll keep you in our prayers! pmriley@... wrote:Hello My name is Pat and I am set to have my Lapband surgery on April 7th--tomorrow March...
Good morning Pat...It must have been fate!! I too am scheduled for lap-band surgery on the 16th of april & I am 53 yrs. & am scheduled for all of the tests you...
Bless your heart!!! It is sooooooooooooo good to hear you!!! I am going in for surgery on April 16th, lap-band and am so looking forward to enjoying the ...
Dear Fellow Bandsters! It is with great excitement that we announce the 2003 Florida Bandster Bash on October 10th-12th! It will be held at the breathtaking...
http://groups.msn.com/wlsfriendssupportingfriends The object of this group is to allow all persons a place to feel comfortable enough to share their...
I wanted to let you know that I've posted my latest newsletter, Through Thick and Thin #18 – "The Origins of My Obesity" or "It's A Shame That Shame is...
I wanted to let you know that I've posted my latest newsletter, Through Thick and Thin #19 – "How I've Solved My Fruit & Vegetable Problem" – on my website...
I am a 45 year woman w/ hypertension, sleep apenea, joint pain. Ineed to lose about 125 lbs. I am currently taking Merdia and have lost about 10 lbs. I have...
Hello; I am a 36 year old woman who needs to lose 170 pounds and I have a 10 year old Autistic son, so I understand the need to be around to take care of your...
I have a 3 yr old. Please do lots of research, in my opinion and my research, there is more success with the gastric bypass than the lap band. Good luck with...
Research shows that between 2- 3 years out, Lap Band and Bypass weight loss equals out. Yes you lose the weight much faster with Bypass..but over 16 months I...
Dear Amanda, I was faced with the same question, What is the best procedure for me. I have selected the most restrictive procedure. Openy RNY on Monday May...
Good luck to you Lenny. ... From: "Leonard E. Mandel" <apri15@...> To: <obesitysurgerysupport2@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2003 8:00 PM ...
Through Thick and Thin #20 (May 1, 2003) The Top Ten Reasons why Weight Loss Surgery is NOT "the easy way out" one person's experience and perspectives 10....