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...
Hello, obesitysurgerysupport2 member. This company really helped me out. I almost lost my home. I am self employed and I was able to refinance. The best...
Hello everyone. I'm 3 weeks 2 days out from my tt and inner thigh lift. Still in a lot of pain and still have a lot of swelling. There are a few areas that...
Hi i had the gastric banding surgery on may 6th and i would do it again anytime although i have not lost to much weight yet i have lost about 27 lbs i went in...
Tobie: Why are you against the RNY? I had it on June 25, 2004. I'm 61 years old and weighed 378 at that time. So far I've lost 27 lbs. in one month and feel...
I am curious why not the RNY? I am 2 1/2 months post op and have lost 107 lbs. I have had no complications and my recovery was almost effortless. Have you...
... http://us.click.yahoo.com/L5YrjA/eSIIAA/yQLSAA/P4SolB/TM ... http://groups.yahoo.com/group/obesitysurgerysupport2/ ... work in the medical field and have...
Who was I? Who am I? Prior to my weight loss surgery the only way I would go into Manhattan was by car. I would have to park in a parking lot near wherever I...
Hi Everyone... I stumbled upon a new group here on Yahoo which has a great concept! This new group provides a forum for us WLS patients to use our voices to...
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Tobie, I am 2 weeks post-op from the VBG and have lost 24 lbs. I am 27, 5'10" and currently weigh 268. I am happy with my decision, and I also had some...
hi, my name is hira and i live in southern mississippi. i am a teacher with 2 children and a husband who i want to live for more than anything. i have high...
Hira,, My name is Deitra ,,and you and I are practically neighbors,,,,,I live in Alabama......I am married with 3 kids and am waiting on my surgery as well. My...
Hira: Welcome to the group. Everyone here knows exactly how you feel and what you are going through. We've all been there. If you haven't done so yet look ...
Well, I'm breaking down and gettingsome post-op support. I'm 10 days post-op with VSBG in Houston. I've lost 10 lbs since I left the hospital last week and...
Hi, after much soul searching and deciding I'm just not fearless enough to have gastric bypass I have made the decision to have lap band surgery. I am hoping ...
I have never seen anything catch on quicker than this program. All I am hearing about at relatives homes, work, all over the internet and now on television is...
Lu: Like you, we all had to make the decision of what would be best for us. No one can make it for us. I don't know if you've been to any of the HUP support ...