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meggieintx
on 5/3/09 8:50 am - Fort Worth, TX

Topic: RE: New and have surgery questions!

I usually hang out on the Texas board but thought I would check yall out since my bonus kids and grandkids live in Anchorage. Yes RNYers have a higher rate of loss but I know many who have lost 100% of their weight. I was going to do the band origionally but know myself too well and needed the greater restrictions(Dumping etc...) That the bypass cauesed. i know I could eat through the band. I am now21 months out, at Christmas I hit my goal of 100% of goal wight lost and have been maintaining since. PM me if you have any questions. I am not an expert, nurse,or doctor but love my bypass!!
Meggie

Megan

TwinAndTeenMom
on 5/3/09 3:01 am

RNY on 08/03/09

Topic: New and have surgery questions!

Hello!

I just attended my orientation and am pretty confused. I have my one on one with the doc on Thursday, and am hoping to be less confused by then.

During OT, he explained that the lap band brings about a 45% loss in excess weight, whereas the gastric bypass brings 70%. I really had my heart set on the lap band, but it seems that it won't take off enough of my weight.

I feel very well informed about the procedures themselves, but ignorant about the differences in results. Can anyone help? Thanks so much!!

tananarose
on 4/22/09 9:11 am - North Pole, AK

REALIZE Band on 09/23/08

Topic: RE: Reminder SGM FAIRBANKS/NORTH POLE/FT WAINWRIGHT AREA

I am doing better. I was sick with a cold for about 3 weeks, but I am finally getting better. Spring is on its way here, and I can't wait, most of the snow is gone finally. I am still at a stall losing pounds, but I am still losing inches, so its all good. I completed the OH training to become a support group leader and as you saw I am having the first meeting tomorrow.

Well, just wanted to answer and say hi.

Have a good evening

Johanna

Tiff tells all
on 4/22/09 8:07 am - Ewa Beach, HI

RNY on 05/21/19

Topic: RE: Reminder SGM FAIRBANKS/NORTH POLE/FT WAINWRIGHT AREA

I'll be there!- Just kidding. I don't have a personal jet. Johanna, how have you been?

Tiff

Current MD- Dr. Mikami, Honolulu Hawaii

Lapband 14cc AP Lg in 2008- slipped and removed 2016 -VSG July 21, 2016-dx Gerd

** RNY Revision 05/21/2019 **

"A few drops of hope can water and nourish our garden" - Jean M

tananarose
on 4/22/09 6:54 am, edited 4/22/09 7:00 am - North Pole, AK

REALIZE Band on 09/23/08

Topic: Reminder SGM FAIRBANKS/NORTH POLE/FT WAINWRIGHT AREA

For those in the Fairbanks/North Pole/Ft Wainwright area, if you are unable to make the evening SGMs, I am starting a day time SGM, the first one will be held tomorrow April 23rd, at the Noel Wein Lirbrary Conference Rm. at 11 am - 12 noon. If you need any information feel free to email me at [email protected]

Have a great afternoon,

Johanna

tananarose
on 4/15/09 11:13 pm, edited 4/20/09 8:24 am - North Pole, AK

REALIZE Band on 09/23/08

Topic: SGM April 23rd Fairbanks/North Pole/Ft Wainwright

I will be holding a support group meeting April 23rd in the conference room at the Noel Wein Library 11 am - 12 pm. Come and join us. It is open to all.

If you have any questions please let me know.

Johanna
[email protected]

silveraa
on 4/10/09 11:31 am

Topic: Big Medicine Producer needs your help for a new project.

Hi all,

I have really enjoyed my discussions with you all in the past. I hope all of you are doing well.

We are currently looking to do a new weight loss relationship type programs that we hope you will like.

We are looking for a pre op married couples where both of the partners are obese and that might be interested in being in one of our shows.

If you know of anyone that might fit this description and would be interested in being in a show please email me at.

[email protected]

Thanks again.

Darryl Silver
Executive Producer
The Idea Factory

melsreturn
on 4/5/09 10:42 am - Madison, TN

RNY on 10/10/06

Topic: Free Protein! Who Wants Free Protein?!

I am having a product giveaway on my website. Is it a shameless ploy to get visitors?

HECK YEAH! But who cares! It's a chance for FREEBIES!

Three lucky winners are surely going to hit it big!! I am talking, wonderful protein jackpot!

Before I hit the rules, here is what three lucky winners will receive:

A case of Labrada On The Go Ready to Drinks, AND a case of Rock'N Roll bars! OH MY GARSH! I am so jealous! All products will be sent directly to the winners from the Labrada company.

"Did she say a CASE of BOTH?" Yes, she did!

Here is all you have to do:

from Sunday, April 5th at 12:01 am UNTIL Sunday, April 12th, 12:01 pm, every person who makes a comment on my website to any post, or sends me an email will be entered for the drawing. You don't have to go into elaborate details of your surgery or life if you wish not to... (for you shy folks) but on Monday, April 13th, I will hold the drawing for 3 lucky winners. Yes, 3 LUCKY WINNERS! http://recoveringfatty.com

Good luck. Gosh I love giveaways.

andrewharkness
on 3/29/09 3:26 pm - North Pole, AK

Topic: RE: New Fairbanks Support Group

at our last meeting we had 8 RNY patients, 3 band patients and 3 husbands. we are willing to have any type of patient, the band patients are looking to start their own support group also. if you chat with or look on the alaska state forum there is a post about starting a band support group in fairbanks.

Rebecca73
on 3/29/09 3:02 pm - North Pole , AK

Lap Band on 08/19/08

Topic: RE: New Fairbanks Support Group

thanks for the info. I would like to try and make it to your next meeting. is it a mix of WLS types?

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