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Topic: Fairfield County support group 3Yrs +postop?
Hi,
My name is Yasna I had gastic bypass surgery with Dr. Crum almost 6 years ago.
My lowest weight was 165 but at a size 9/10 I was fine with this....now getting close back to 200 and I am freaking out. Ive gone to 2 support groups already which were great but I was hoping to find more friends on here or even the ones that were at the NORWALK HOSPiTAL support groups..
I dont know what else to do... I have a 2 year old son and I am pretty busy but i need in invest some time on myself before i go to 300 again!
My name is Yasna I had gastic bypass surgery with Dr. Crum almost 6 years ago.
My lowest weight was 165 but at a size 9/10 I was fine with this....now getting close back to 200 and I am freaking out. Ive gone to 2 support groups already which were great but I was hoping to find more friends on here or even the ones that were at the NORWALK HOSPiTAL support groups..
I dont know what else to do... I have a 2 year old son and I am pretty busy but i need in invest some time on myself before i go to 300 again!
GBP July14,2003
281/167/155
Topic: BariatricTV Episode 32 - The Weight Loss Saboteur
http://www.bariatrictv.com
In this weeks episode we have a FOW with a cute coat, expose the Weight Loss Saboteur, take a look at the week before surgery and introduce you to a self professed Lap Band King!
HIGHLIGHTS
- This weeks “Freak of the Week" is Sirenscry
- Why? Cause she can reach all her 2000 parts.
- We introduce you to our version of the Weight Loss Saboteur.
- The pusher…who pushes the sweets and fattening foods.
- The Underminer…whose negativity is always abound
- The Stuffer, who wants to continue to stuff you with food..
- Sometimes those closest to us becomes our saboteur.
- We give some tips on how to deal with the Weight loss Saboteur.
- So you are down to your last week before surgery? What will it be like?
- You may want to give up caffeine a few weeks in advance.
- Avoid the last meal syndrome.
- Having a stressful week before surgery..is normal.
- We highlight another website for bandsters…Lapbandking.com
http://www.bariatrictv.com
~lynnda
Topic: RE: Is it a bug, parasite or ????
Good, it was meant to be a joke.
I shall now be know as Hagatha: Queen of the queens. 
Baby 
7-09
Xavier Elliott born 10-5-10
Topic: RE: Is it a bug, parasite or ????
LOL.. OK that was funny Kathy... :-) I needed that giggle.
Mickey
Topic: RE: Dr Robert Bell -- experiences? Really struggling to make a decision (long)
I did have Dr. Bell~he is an incredible surgeon! He has support groups the first Tuesday of every month...at 6PM in the basement of his Temple Street office...and he attends all the meetings...the meetings are for people with questions...I can understand your worry about the process starting over...it took me 22 months from start to finish...but my life has changed so much!! pu**** with Dr. Bells office...you will not be disappointed!
Topic: RE: Dr Raftopoulos and the DS?
Hi Allison!
Thanks for sharing. I have actually already attended his information session and I liked what I heard and saw then, but have decided to go with the DS since then. His office says they do them, and I am glad to hear you say that you think you remember hearing him talk about it. I don't, but I was not thinking about the DS then.
Anyway, I have an appointment to see him on June 25, and I hope to know more about his DS experience then. Maybe I'll see you sometime at St Francis, if things work out! Meanwhile, thanks again for the information.
Thanks for sharing. I have actually already attended his information session and I liked what I heard and saw then, but have decided to go with the DS since then. His office says they do them, and I am glad to hear you say that you think you remember hearing him talk about it. I don't, but I was not thinking about the DS then.
Anyway, I have an appointment to see him on June 25, and I hope to know more about his DS experience then. Maybe I'll see you sometime at St Francis, if things work out! Meanwhile, thanks again for the information.
Topic: RE: Dr Raftopoulos and the DS?
Hi Lois!
I work at St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center (SFHMC) in the Anesthesia department AND I'm a patient of Dr. Raftopoulos. Prior to becoming a Dr. R patient, I did research on all the well-known doctors in CT, some in MA, NY, PA, and even OH.
I decided to go with Dr. R. because of his reputation, the fact that he publishes all of his statistics, and the fact that his pre-op testing is so thorough. He stated in his information session, "I may do more testing than other physicians, but I don't like surprises." He wants to know about every single system in your body and how well it's functioning. Once you meet him, it's clear that he is proud of the work he does and that he truely wants to help his patients.
That said, yes, he does more RNY than anything else. I'm not sure about the DS, although during his information session I believe he did say he does perform them.
Hope that helped some!
I work at St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center (SFHMC) in the Anesthesia department AND I'm a patient of Dr. Raftopoulos. Prior to becoming a Dr. R patient, I did research on all the well-known doctors in CT, some in MA, NY, PA, and even OH.
I decided to go with Dr. R. because of his reputation, the fact that he publishes all of his statistics, and the fact that his pre-op testing is so thorough. He stated in his information session, "I may do more testing than other physicians, but I don't like surprises." He wants to know about every single system in your body and how well it's functioning. Once you meet him, it's clear that he is proud of the work he does and that he truely wants to help his patients.
That said, yes, he does more RNY than anything else. I'm not sure about the DS, although during his information session I believe he did say he does perform them.
Hope that helped some!
Allison B.
Rocky Hill, CT
"The coolest hair in town!" LOL
Rocky Hill, CT
"The coolest hair in town!" LOL
Topic: RE: Is it a bug, parasite or ????
Argh.
That is not good.
I hope you get better soon.
Keep us in the loop, ok?
That is not good.
I hope you get better soon.
Keep us in the loop, ok?
Topic: RE: Dr Robert Bell -- experiences? Really struggling to make a decision (long)
I did not use Dr Bell however I researched him thoroughly for the VSG. Cir****tances led me to have my surgery in FL instead of home in CT, otherwise I would have used Dr Bell.
While I have not met him, the information I received from his office and the professionalism of the staff was impressive. I've spoken with half a dozen different practices before I made a decision. Unlike so many others, they did not blow me off with 'attend a seminar...'. If his staff reflects on him, I would have been glad to work with him. His was the only office that stated they were certain they could build a case well enough to get the VSG approved, although my insurance does not normally cover this procedure.
Given there is no turning back once this is done, in your position I would persue this with Dr Bell. It is expensive and $$ is hard to come by for most of us. In the end, its worth it to be absolutely certain you've explored all possibilities.
Good luck, whatever your decision.
While I have not met him, the information I received from his office and the professionalism of the staff was impressive. I've spoken with half a dozen different practices before I made a decision. Unlike so many others, they did not blow me off with 'attend a seminar...'. If his staff reflects on him, I would have been glad to work with him. His was the only office that stated they were certain they could build a case well enough to get the VSG approved, although my insurance does not normally cover this procedure.
Given there is no turning back once this is done, in your position I would persue this with Dr Bell. It is expensive and $$ is hard to come by for most of us. In the end, its worth it to be absolutely certain you've explored all possibilities.
Good luck, whatever your decision.
MSW Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass: Eat sensibly & enjoy moderation
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