Queens Metro Surgical Weight Loss Support Group The next meeting of the Queens Metro Surgical Weight Loss Group will be held on Thursday May 13, 2004 at...
I found it on the first page of the "Foreword" to The Patient's Guide To Weight Loss Surgery, by April Hochstrasser, PhD. My review copy had just arrived,...
Hello This company really helped me out. I almost lost my home. I am self employed and I was able to refinance. The best interest rates are available, for a...
Hello everyone, I'm new to the group and in the process of preparing for my VGB. I'm hoping to meet some new people, maybe even offline (in the NYC area) and...
Hello everyone - I am a Life Coach who specializes in empowering people who are considering or have had gastric bypass surgery. As a person who weighed 365...
The 2003 Florida Bandster Bash is rapidly approaching. I can't believe it. The Bash is going to be a great mix of fun and education, and is geared to all...
FLORIDA BANDSTER BASH 2004 The 2003 Florida Bandster Bash is rapidly approaching. I can't believe it. The Bash is going to be a great mix of fun and education,...
Hello - My PCP told me she would write a letter for me to submit to my insurance company to help me get approved for my tt, thigh lift and lipo. She said I...
Two weeks ago when I brought my child to Gymboree, one of the moms was telling everyone about a program that allows you to save large amounts on your...
My Name is Crystal, I am from Louisiana. I had Lap RNY on 11/18/03 I have lost 130 pounds and about 80 pounds from goal. I am looking to talk to people who ...
Hello Everyone, I'm new to the group and have been pretty quiet up until now, but tomorrow I go see the surgeon to set the date for my surgery and I'm having a...
OK, HERE IT IS. WHAT IS IT? ALL THE SUPPORT WITH THE LAPBAND YOU ARE ASKING FOR. THE 2004 FLORIDA BANDSTER BASH IN TAMPA, FLORIDA AT THE BRAND NEW AND ...
Hello - I go in on monday for my TT, thigh lift and lipo. I'm excited, but very nervous. Anyone have any last minute advise for before or after surgery? ...
I don't know why I am so nervous. I had the gastric bypass done and I was not nervous at all. Even as they were wheeling me into surgery, I was so calm....
I understand. This is the final part of your transformation to a new life. It's normal to be frightened because you are not emotionally prepared to enter the...
Be sure to get before and after pictures to post. Think about all the great clothes you'll be able to buy and wear and all the summer activities you'll be...
i wish you luck and prayers i am trying to have your sergery just having a hard time geeting it payed for .. good luck good bless pattie tarr [Non-text...
Hello all!! I just joined the group today and I thought I would just say hello. I am researching all forms of gastric surgery. I have tried all the diets and...
Bunni: Welcome to the group. You don't appear to be any different than most of us. A good place to start is <http://www.obesityhelp.com> Also, go into your ...
Thanks for having this group.. I hope someone here can help me. I had this surgery 3/2002 and felt good about my weight loss.. Yet, I am still considered...
Dear Bunni, I had so many co-morbidities that I needed the surgery or I would die.. It has changed my life so much.. I am in tears thanking God and my...
Hi there. I'm just wondering if anyone has had any problems with their plastic surgery approvals, mainly, the thigh lift. I was just denied by my medical...
Well I am about 2 weeks post op and feeling pretty good. I was home for a few days after the surgery, but was in no mood to go on the computer. Then I went...
We're On Our Way To Universal Insurance Coverage for WLS! or An Eventual Reprieve for Many on "Death Row" Yesterday, Medicare announced that it now recognizes...