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SkinnyScientist
on 9/29/17 7:40 am
Topic: Beginner's Running group-NoVa/DMV

HI Gang,

This will be a cross post.

If you live in the NoVa or DMV area and want to take up running, there is a new Meetup.com group called BEGINNER RUNNER LADIES OF NOVA.

They are having their first practice run at Aurora HIlls Branch library. It is free to join the group. From what I understand, it will be run/walking.

"where we'll run together. We will be running/walking 3 miles, but if that's too long for you, you're welcome to join us for less!"

Arlington Practice Run

Aurora Hills Branch Library I will be there if you want a friend/companion to talk to (I hate going places alone myself!). Best wishes! -SS

RNY Surgery: 12/31/2013; 

Current weight (2/27/2015) 139lbs, ~14% body fat

Three pounds below Goal!!! Yay !  

DoriR
on 7/20/17 6:13 am - Riverdale, MD
Topic: RE: Does anybody know a great RH or revision specialist?!

Check out the Bariatric Surgeon Group at Medstar Washington Hospital Center in DC or at Fairfax Hospital in Falls Church, VA. Both have surgeons very experienced in Revision Surgery. One thing I really liked about the Hospital Center is that they have a Gastroenterologist in the group that just specializes in Bariatric Surgery. Although he could use a personality transplant, he is the most knowledgeable MD I have met on the issues and has helped me a great deal.

ashleyyy
on 11/17/16 6:56 am
Topic: Does anybody know a great RH or revision specialist?!

does anybody know of a great, well educated, experienced reactive hypo specialist? Every specialist, endo I see that is coming with high recommendations doesn't have experience with how severe my RH is and doesn't know what to do.

im only able to eat literally 28 different things, It impacts my life so severely that I'm at the point where I need my surgery reversed, and/or part of my pancrease removed.

Does anybody know of a great endo who specializes in severe RH OR a great BS who is well versed in revision surgeries.. preferably in the Pa/Nj/va/DC/md area.

thank you!

Kathy S.
on 1/26/15 6:40 am - InTheBurbs, XX
RNY on 08/29/04 with
Topic: The moment you've all been waiting for . . . OH2015 Location Announcement!

And the winner is....

http://events.obesityhelp.com/

 

Not sure you are going?  Check out the video from last years conference and you will see what you missed.  BOOK NOW

We hope to see you all there

HW:330 - GW:150 - MW:118-125

RW:190 - CW:130

Member Services
on 1/21/15 6:09 am - Irvine, CA
Topic: Tick Tock, Tick Tock - Time is running out for the "Super Early Bird" Special!

Time is running out  Registration for Super Early Birds ends Friday, January 23rd, 2015 at 11:30PM EST.

For a limited time – Super Early Birds get $25 off.

Not only will Super Early Birds get the lowest ticket prices, but you’ll also be entered into a drawing for a FREE 3 night stay at the Embassy Suites Raleigh-Durham during the Conference. 

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Oxford Comma Hag
on 1/20/15 8:33 am
Topic: RE: Howard University Hospital? Xpost

Mary! I haven't seen you in a coyote's age! I'm so glad to see you. I think you might get some better answers on the DS board. The RnY board is pretty much populated by those a year or less out, although some of the long timers pop in once in awhile.

There are also a few long timers on the main board as well, but mostly it's newbies.

Don't stay a stranger.

I fight badgers with spoons.

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Kathy S.
on 1/16/15 2:40 am - InTheBurbs, XX
RNY on 08/29/04 with
Topic: Super Early Bird tickets now on sale! Save $25, and enter to win 3 night stay at the conference sit

Not only will Super Early Birds get the lowest ticket prices, but you'll also be entered into a drawing for a FREE 3 night stay at the Embassy Suites Raleigh-Durham during the Conference.

Click to order: http://ow.ly/Hr8nQ 

Registration for Super Early Birds starts on Friday, January 16th, 2015 at 10AM EST and will end Friday, January 23rd, 2015 at 11:30PM EST.              

We hope to see you there  

HW:330 - GW:150 - MW:118-125

RW:190 - CW:130

Kathy S.
on 1/15/15 4:26 am - InTheBurbs, XX
RNY on 08/29/04 with
Topic: We Want To Hear From You! OH2015 Speaker Submissions NOW OPEN!

Hey Members

Click the link below to submit your own topic or to suggest a speaker for our 2015 Event

http://events.obesityhelp.com/2015-speakers/

Submissions open until February 10th. 

 

HW:330 - GW:150 - MW:118-125

RW:190 - CW:130

Mary B.
on 1/13/15 5:32 am - Southern, MD
Topic: Howard University Hospital? Xpost

HI my fellow Marylanders!! I've missed you. Ive been gone for so long. I had my band to rny revision in Aug 2010 and 'only' lost roughly 70 lbs (on a good day).

SW 299, Lowest 230 (non sustainable), CW 270:( Im 5'8-5'9

I gained most of my weight back over the past year and a half with severe sciatica in both legs (at the same time). I had more than 14 lumbar injections, steroids, facet joint injections, physical therapy, chiropractic therapy...

Finally I had both my nerves burned and now Im in acupuncture and doing so much better!

Anyway, I went to check out Howard University for the StomaPhyx... Yeah, I know about the percentages and what not. I was figuring a little something may help. I ended up talking to Dr. Tran who did my band. Let me first say that everyone at Howard is so NICE!! I was so impressed with everyone and the treatment I received. Also- when Dr. Tran did my band he was at Potomac... he must like it at Howard much better because he seems much happier now.

So... explains how horrible the stomaphyx is and they dont do it anymore. But, they are currently running a stuyd to perform revisions from traditional to distal. Actually, he didnt say those words, but he drew me a picture and I said Hey, that looks like the DS intestines. He said YEP! so, that is distal... Right??? I told him I'd have to think about it. and We would start out with the EGD. He thought my average weight loss the past few years has been meager. YEAH!! Thats what Ive been sayin!!

Has anyone participated?? Anyone have a distal so I can pick your brain??

    Banded Feb 23, 2009 / Revision to RNY Aug 25, 2010
 
antpatte
on 10/23/14 12:06 am
Topic: I am so upset - anyone else out there

So after years and years of struggling with yo yo weight loss I finally decided it was time to do the WLS - But I am told from my insurance company that because my insurance is written in DC that this is not a covered benefit.  Anyone out there run into this ?? I am so devastated  - i just don't understand it they say it isn't even offered in the DC area??? 

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