Hello all.  Just wanted to let everyone know that Dr. Roller is coming to Fort Smith this month for his "Patient Informational Seminar".  Dr. Roller will be discussing all 3 procedures that he performs - Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass, Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy and the Lap Adjustable Banding Procedure, as well as his program in Fayetteville. 

The seminar will be held at 6:00pm at the:

Holiday Inn City Center
700 Rogers Ave.
Ft. Smith, AR 72901

To register, or for more information, you can call 877.445.6460, or go to www.rollerweightloss.com .

Hi AmyBeth,

I am in Fort Smith and interrested in Lap Band. Dr. Christopher Coleman was recommemded to me by my PCP. Do you know anyone who has had Lap Band done by Dr. Coleman? Was his staff helpful in the insurance process?

Thank you in advance for any pointers you can give me as I begin my journey. My initial consult is tomorrow and I cant wait.

Thanks

Susan, I have been grazing I think is what is going on. I have not been acurately measuring my food, and then I get hungry after eating and go back and get more food. I donr ever feel full, I always feel hungry.  I have hunger pains all of the time.

I know I havent been getting in all of my water, and proteins I am not sure of how many grams I am getting in,but I am getting in some, but not ear enough. And I think I am getting all of my calcium and vitamin D because I havent changed anything since the last Doctors visit and he said I was fine on supplements.

 And as far as exercise, I actually am very active at school, I just got back from a month long missionjs trip in Santa Cruz Bolivia in South America and walked everywhere and was constantly on the run, but didnt lose any weight. And I didnt over eat at all when I was there. I know ii need to get in an do sit ups and toning exercises, I just need to do it... more exercise is what I need.

I really would like to come to the next meeting and see everyone, I really miss you guys. I am sorry I havent come, I really have been busy with school and the distance is troubling,  and I was a bit ashamed, but still thats not an excuse. You are right, We must get this under control.

Can You tell me exactly what you do for meals, exercise, proteins,supplements and everything so I can do it just like you?
 
Dads honestly not helping me because he snacks and grazes all day long on bad things, and that makes it super hard for me.  I just dont have very good support here, and its hard. Also when I am away from home, I find it easier to control myself eating and doing things right, but when I am home its dificult. But, I cant get away from home, So maybe I can live by your example and get some help from you on it.. Be my Mommy Please...

Thank you so much Susan

Hi All,
I feel like a very bad person right now, and really am ashamed. I have gained 20 lbs, and am not on track at all. I dont think I am doing anything right, and am really looking for some kicks in the rear, and a good lecture. I really need some encouragement. Please tell me what I can be doing to get my weight back in control. I havent been on here to ask for any help, or been to any support group meetings because I have gained and have been super embarassesd about it. I really do need help though, I am beside myself, and need some uplifting. I lov e you all and look forward to geting back on track.

Grief!!!  Yes, you nailed it!!  I don't know that I totally recognized it before but I think that is so true!

Thinking about it, getting the WLS or even the bypass is similar in my mind to what a breakup with a bad or abusive relationship feels like.  You recognize that food in this case has been harmful even dangerous over the years but you would keep going back to it time and time again.  When you finally feel like you've had enough and it's time to break the cycle, like having WLS in this case, a part of you feels nervous, scared, or even apprehensive about the future and what a post-op life will really be like.  Just like when you breakup with a bad relationship.  You know it's the right decision to make but it still can be scary.  

On a side note, broke the news to my mom that I was thinking of doing gastric bypass instead.  She was really not too happy about it, which I totally expected.  She has of coarse heard of some bad outcomes with that surgery, which has what has kept my dad from considering it.  After talking with her and explaining my reasons and all of the research I've done, she seemed to feel a bit better about it.  They are on vacation right now but once they get back she is going to contact someone that she knew that had it, has taken the weight off and kept it off.  I really hope that person can give her a different, more positive perscpective of the gastric bypass.  She will be the one that will be with me helping with the kids while I recover from surgery so I really need some postive support from her.  Just like they said in support group, just expect that there will be some that don't support your decision for WLS.  I just hope my mom is not one of them but if it is, I will deal with it.