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Topic: RE: CT Plastic Surgeon
I have to agree with Violet. A friend of mine also went to Dr. Restifo and had a wonderful experience and excellent results. She did not even have to stay in the hospital and was resting comfortably at home that very night. AND they got her TT covered by insurance 100% ! I still have a lot to lose but I plan to go to Dr. Restifo at some point as well.
Topic: RE: question? lap vs RNY
Welcome Bella! I just had the RNY on Thursday and it was difficult as it was major surgery. However, I chose this procedure over the lap band because I have really severe gastric reflux, and some research I did showed that the lap band can make it worse. But taking into consideration that you are self-pay, there are surgeons who will do the lap band as an outpatient procedure, which could save you a couple thousand bucks in hospital stay. There are many people who have had great success with the lap band, and as previous posters have said, you need to assess your current eating habits and choose the tool that is right for you.
Topic: RE: Lap Band Support group
Hi Cindy,
I will be there tomorrow with my DH. He was banded 18months ago by Dr. Aranow. I saw the cadiologist last Thursday and now need to have a stress test. That test stresses me out by itself! I go on the 18th. Next Friday I meet with the dietcian and have the gallbladder ultrasound.
DH is going for a fill. He has gained about 10 pounds over the winter. He has not had a fill since last fall. We need to find a Dr. in Florida that does fills. He went too long without a fill. We spend the winters in Florida and are back in Ct. for the summers.
Hopefully I will meet you at one of the meetings. I went to all the support meetings with him.
Thanks for the info!
Renate
I will be there tomorrow with my DH. He was banded 18months ago by Dr. Aranow. I saw the cadiologist last Thursday and now need to have a stress test. That test stresses me out by itself! I go on the 18th. Next Friday I meet with the dietcian and have the gallbladder ultrasound.
DH is going for a fill. He has gained about 10 pounds over the winter. He has not had a fill since last fall. We need to find a Dr. in Florida that does fills. He went too long without a fill. We spend the winters in Florida and are back in Ct. for the summers.
Hopefully I will meet you at one of the meetings. I went to all the support meetings with him.
Thanks for the info!
Renate
Topic: RE: Lap Band Support group
Hi Renate,
Welcome...I am a Band patient of Dr. Aranow's, too! I had surgery in late December. I attend all the support group meetings at Middlesex. The second Monday of each month is the combines Lap Band Meeting, for both pre and post-ops. The third Monday of each month, the post-ops meet again. I get an amazing amount of support here on OH, but I also really enjoy the local meetings. It is nice to connect with people using the same surgeon.
I have been thrilled with Dr. A! He removed my gallbladder several years ago and would not have dreamed of having anyone else put in my band. Please feel free to PM me if I can answer any questions and hopefully we'll meet at a support group meeting very soon. Good luck with everything!
Welcome...I am a Band patient of Dr. Aranow's, too! I had surgery in late December. I attend all the support group meetings at Middlesex. The second Monday of each month is the combines Lap Band Meeting, for both pre and post-ops. The third Monday of each month, the post-ops meet again. I get an amazing amount of support here on OH, but I also really enjoy the local meetings. It is nice to connect with people using the same surgeon.
I have been thrilled with Dr. A! He removed my gallbladder several years ago and would not have dreamed of having anyone else put in my band. Please feel free to PM me if I can answer any questions and hopefully we'll meet at a support group meeting very soon. Good luck with everything!
~~Cindy
258 Start/ 195 current / 165 goal
5.5cc in 10cc band (as of 6-1-09)
258 Start/ 195 current / 165 goal
5.5cc in 10cc band (as of 6-1-09)
Topic: RE: CT Plastic Surgeon
I went to Dr Restifo in New Haven with questions about a breast lift. I was very impressed by him. He told me that he would not recommend doing anything since I have some breast health issues and any surgeries could make my mammograms harder to read. Based on that I decided against the lift but if I ever need to go for any thing else I will definitely consult with him.
Quick update surgery 1/14/08 weight 245.5 height 5'3,75" today weight 148. Feel great.
Quick update surgery 1/14/08 weight 245.5 height 5'3,75" today weight 148. Feel great.
Violet
I bring my better angels to every fight. tk
I bring my better angels to every fight. tk
Topic: RE: My latest WOW moment
How wonderful! Congratulations on your success and wishing you may more WOW moments.
Sher
Topic: RE: Lap Band Support group
Thank you for the info! I saw him last fall for a consultation. We just got back yesterday from Florida. We spent the winter there. I have my appointments lined up. Wendy from Dr. A's office helped me set them up. One on May 7th with the cardiologist, dietician and ultrasound on May 15th, then on May 27th, the pscyhologist (sp) and upper GI. I also saw a DR. in Florida for 6 months to monitor my weight. Didn't lose any.
I started my food log last friday and am walking 30 minutes a day.
I will probably need to do some June meetings, because I will miss tonight's.
When I went with my DH, he signed in when we got there.
Thanks again for the info and maybe we will meet at one of the meetings. are you having Lap Band?
Renate
I started my food log last friday and am walking 30 minutes a day.
I will probably need to do some June meetings, because I will miss tonight's.
When I went with my DH, he signed in when we got there.
Thanks again for the info and maybe we will meet at one of the meetings. are you having Lap Band?
Renate
Topic: RE: Lap Band Support group
Hi there,
Yes, that's the same room you went to last time. Have you called Dr Aranow's office to get on the sign-in list for the meeting? You have to sign in as it's the first step in having the surgery and I'd hate to have you wait until the June meeting.
I went to that information session in April and tonight I am going to the mandatory session with the nutritionist and counselor. Keep in touch -- we'll probably be having surgery around the same time.
Yes, that's the same room you went to last time. Have you called Dr Aranow's office to get on the sign-in list for the meeting? You have to sign in as it's the first step in having the surgery and I'd hate to have you wait until the June meeting.
I went to that information session in April and tonight I am going to the mandatory session with the nutritionist and counselor. Keep in touch -- we'll probably be having surgery around the same time.
Topic: BariatricTV Episode 27 - We don't need no Expectations
http://www.bariatrictv.com
In episode 27 we have a new FOW (Freak of the Week), answer your request for video commenting, take a look at post weight loss surgery expectations and do a quick review of Celebrate Vitamins.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Our Freak of the week is….Tammy or T2Nashville.
- We’ve added new functionality to BTV…you can post Video responses.
- We’ll be putting a “how to" video on our site later on this week.
- Expectations…we all have them.
- You need to manage your expectations by adjusting them constantly.
- We are celebrating with Celebrate Vitamins.
- Toni talks about her new passionate love affair with Celebrate Vitamins.
http://www.bariatrictv.com
~lynnda
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