Hey Liz, I looked fro you at the pool on Thursday . I wanted to talk about all of the stuff I learned at the class yesterday. See you at the pool Sat? I...
Hi, Liz! We do have a LapBand-specific support group that meets monthly on the third Thursday at 6:30pm at the Sentara CarePlex (on Coliseum Drive). I don't...
Hi my name is Lynne, and I'm scheduled to have my lap band surgery on 3/13....Dr Terracina is doing the surgery. For the most part, I'm excited about the...
Liz, we would love to have you! Our dietician attends our meetings and Dr. Terracina or Dr. Clark can sometimes be there as well. Feel free to come. It's...
I DON'T THINK THAT THE LAP BAND IS ALL THAT ONE SAY THAT IT IS. I AS DR. TERRACINA WOULD SAY IS THE ONLY PATIENT THAT HE HAS HAD TO HAVE THE PORT TO FLIP. I...
I'm so sorry to hear of your complications. I belong to another support group online where a Feb '07 Bandster has just had a port flip. It does sound like a...
Hi Susie, We met when I went through the 3 1/2 hour pre-op session. I had my surgery yesterday, and right now, other than being pretty sore, I'm doing ok....
Hi I am new my names is paul i am 36 and am 301 pounds i have surgery scheduled for Wed. the 21st of march. I am excited and nervous at the same time.This is...
Good Luck Paul!!!!! I had my surgery this past Tues, and today, Friday, I can say that I think the worst of the pain is behind me. Mind you, when Dr T went in...
Greetings Everyone, I'm on the count down to surgery day. I'm scheduled to "go under" on Tuesday, March 20th. Reality is starting to kick in about the...
Welcome, Patricia! You'd be nuts NOT to be nervous, I think -- this is a BIG deal after all. It's not the right choice for everyone, but you know why this is...
Hello everyone, My name is Judi J. and I am waiting for my surgery which will be on Mar. 28, a week from today with Dr. Clark. I am excited, nervous, and full...
Goodmorning Judi, This life altering surgery will positively change the rest of your life. Your outlook about shedding the "old" you is a great way to...
Hello, all. I am having my surgery done by NSG on the Southside but live on the Peninsula. There doesn't appear to be too many people in these chats but I do...
I just met for the first time with Dr. Wohlgemuth (Dr. Woowoo!) yesterday (NSG) and am trying to get everything taken care of. I know that we are required to...
Hello Jennifer, I ams sorry but the original message I sent u Wed came back for some reason. I hop eu get this one. I just wanted to tell u how much I enjoyed...
Hello everyone. My name is Susan and I was banded on Oct 24th by Dr.T. As of this morning, I have lost 55 lbs. I am very pleased with my decision and I'm...
Greetings All, I just wanted to say hello to everyone from the "losing side". I can't believe that my sugery date has come and gone and that the procedure has...
If you don't mind sharing, why did you choose Lap-Band over Gastric Bypass and also why the Weight Loss Surgery Center in Newport News vs. Norfolk Surgical? ...
The reason, I chose Lapband is because I didn't want to have to go through having my gall bladder removed. And this procedure is much less invasive. And the...
Hello my name is Janice and I was banned by Dr. T on 03/02/07. I have not been able to attend the support meetings due to my work schedule, however this tool...
Thanks so much for calling me on the day of my surgery. I hadn't gotten home yet. But just to let u know, all is well. I am healing nicely and trying to get my...
Hello Susan, My name is Dottie and I was banded on November 7th. As of today I'm only doen 30lbs. You have done remarkable. What are you doing to getting...
Thanks Janice, any particular brands?? Also a question for anyone, Am I supposed to not have a bowel movement? I haven't had one since the day before my...
To Darlene and Dottie, please email me at my prefered e mail address (sdomke@...). I never check this yahoo one. I'd like to discuss getting together on...
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