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Topic: RE: DR CARLOS BARBA
Hi all,
I also have had many problems with Dr.Barba. They have cancelled many appoinments with me and their office had very little coninitunity within it. I had cancelled an appointment at 4;50 pm one day because of a pending snow storm.The next day there was no snow and I was in the area of their office and they refused to see me.It was only 9;30 in the morning and found it had to believe that they had already filled my slot as it was only for a fill. He only does fills once a month which many doctors do at least every 2 weeks.And he also does no fill at the time of surgey which many doctors do at least put something in the band at the time of surgey. For me this was the last straw regarding the appointment and not being able to be seen that day. I have been a patient for over a year. I then said I would no longer be a patient of there due to this matter and now I am fighting with them to obtain my medical records.They are stating that I MUST come into there offices to recieve my medical records.They have said nothing about a fee in obtaining my medical records though I am aware that they can charge up to .65 per page of my records if they choose to do so.But again they have said nothing and are still refusing me my records.I am now in the process of filing a formal complaint with them regarding this matter.So don't hesitate to do the same in any matter regarding their office.Good luck to all of you on you weight loss journey.Cindy
I also have had many problems with Dr.Barba. They have cancelled many appoinments with me and their office had very little coninitunity within it. I had cancelled an appointment at 4;50 pm one day because of a pending snow storm.The next day there was no snow and I was in the area of their office and they refused to see me.It was only 9;30 in the morning and found it had to believe that they had already filled my slot as it was only for a fill. He only does fills once a month which many doctors do at least every 2 weeks.And he also does no fill at the time of surgey which many doctors do at least put something in the band at the time of surgey. For me this was the last straw regarding the appointment and not being able to be seen that day. I have been a patient for over a year. I then said I would no longer be a patient of there due to this matter and now I am fighting with them to obtain my medical records.They are stating that I MUST come into there offices to recieve my medical records.They have said nothing about a fee in obtaining my medical records though I am aware that they can charge up to .65 per page of my records if they choose to do so.But again they have said nothing and are still refusing me my records.I am now in the process of filing a formal complaint with them regarding this matter.So don't hesitate to do the same in any matter regarding their office.Good luck to all of you on you weight loss journey.Cindy
Topic: interesting ARticle on Are CARbs more addicting than cocaine
Maryellen
To visit LIPO (Long Island Post Ops) bariatric support group website click here: www.liponation.org
"WLS is a journey, not a destination (don't get comfortable) ... it's a road that we must travel daily to succeed". Faith Thomas
visit my blog at theessenceofmaryellen.com/
To visit LIPO (Long Island Post Ops) bariatric support group website click here: www.liponation.org
"WLS is a journey, not a destination (don't get comfortable) ... it's a road that we must travel daily to succeed". Faith Thomas
visit my blog at theessenceofmaryellen.com/
Topic: 2011 Event Dates and Locations!
Yay!
We're so happy to be able to announce the OH event dates and locations! It was really tough on me to keep my mouth shut! Now we can all spread the word!
Schedule:
Bellevue, WA July 15-16 Hyatt Bellevue
New Orleans Sept 9-10 Astor Crowne Plaza Hotel, French Quarter
Long Island, NY Oct 21-22 Sheraton Hotel, Long Island at Hauppauge
Hotel booking links are on our events page now! Visit www.obesityhelp.com/events to view the details for each location. Be sure to book in our room block for the ObesityHelp Conference so we get credit for you booking. It helps keep the event costs lower.
We are offering new speakers, new topics, a photo booth for unlimited photos of you and your friends, a member fashion show and much more! Please visit the Community tab on our website and click on Events in the drop down menu for more information and the blue ticket sales link! We will update this area as the event speaker list grows! Watch for discount codes!
Sincerely,
Kim
Yay!
We're so happy to be able to announce the OH event dates and locations! It was really tough on me to keep my mouth shut! Now we can all spread the word!
Schedule:
Bellevue, WA July 15-16 Hyatt Bellevue
New Orleans Sept 9-10 Astor Crowne Plaza Hotel, French Quarter
Long Island, NY Oct 21-22 Sheraton Hotel, Long Island at Hauppauge
Hotel booking links are on our events page now! Visit www.obesityhelp.com/events to view the details for each location. Be sure to book in our room block for the ObesityHelp Conference so we get credit for you booking. It helps keep the event costs lower.
We are offering new speakers, new topics, a photo booth for unlimited photos of you and your friends, a member fashion show and much more! Please visit the Community tab on our website and click on Events in the drop down menu for more information and the blue ticket sales link! We will update this area as the event speaker list grows! Watch for discount codes!
Sincerely,
Kim
Topic: RE: New to the Middletown area...
I attend the Monday group when I can and one on the second Saturday of the month from 10:30-12 also in Middletown. Good Luck and Welcome.
Topic: What is your favorite quote?
Mine is written by a fellow WLS peep............
"WLS is a journey, not a destination (don't get comfortable) ... it's a road that we must travel daily to succeed". Faith Thomas
"WLS is a journey, not a destination (don't get comfortable) ... it's a road that we must travel daily to succeed". Faith Thomas
Maryellen
To visit LIPO (Long Island Post Ops) bariatric support group website click here: www.liponation.org
"WLS is a journey, not a destination (don't get comfortable) ... it's a road that we must travel daily to succeed". Faith Thomas
visit my blog at theessenceofmaryellen.com/
To visit LIPO (Long Island Post Ops) bariatric support group website click here: www.liponation.org
"WLS is a journey, not a destination (don't get comfortable) ... it's a road that we must travel daily to succeed". Faith Thomas
visit my blog at theessenceofmaryellen.com/
Topic: RE: New to the Middletown area...
Hello there,
There is a great support group at Middlesex Hopsital on Mondays. The third Monday of month is for post op patients. And the forth Monday of the month is for both pre-op and post op. It's from 6:30pm to 7:30pm.
Sandra
There is a great support group at Middlesex Hopsital on Mondays. The third Monday of month is for post op patients. And the forth Monday of the month is for both pre-op and post op. It's from 6:30pm to 7:30pm.
Sandra
Topic: New to the Middletown area...
Hello all... I recently moved to the middletown area. are there any support groups around? I am also looking for a workout partner. And some much needed motovation.
Topic: OT: Unemployed? I need your thoughts
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I'm working on an article/editorial about the myth of the "happily unemployed" that some in Congress have been discussing in the press: the belief that people actually LIKE not having to work, that they LIKE getting that paltry check every week and "not having to do anything" to get it, that the unemployed are content and comfortable with their revised income and prefer it to working.
If you are (or were until recently) unemployed, I'd like to hear your experience(s). You can certainly skip any questions that you are uncomfortable discussing. You can post here or, for privacy, respond by PM. NO NAMES or identifying details will be mentioned in what I write.
- where do you live?
- how long have you been out of work?
- how long were you at your previous job?
- what was your job prior to losing it?
- are you happy being unemployed?
- how many jobs have you applied for since you became unemployed?
- how many job interviews have you been on?
- are you struggling (financially, emotionally, physically), and how?
- are you still carrying health insurance? What are you monthly payments?
- what was your income PRIOR to losing your job, and what it is now?
- how many people are in your family? Their ages?
- what are your biggest fears about being unemployed?
- what is the WORST PART of being without a job?
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I'm working on an article/editorial about the myth of the "happily unemployed" that some in Congress have been discussing in the press: the belief that people actually LIKE not having to work, that they LIKE getting that paltry check every week and "not having to do anything" to get it, that the unemployed are content and comfortable with their revised income and prefer it to working.
If you are (or were until recently) unemployed, I'd like to hear your experience(s). You can certainly skip any questions that you are uncomfortable discussing. You can post here or, for privacy, respond by PM. NO NAMES or identifying details will be mentioned in what I write.
- where do you live?
- how long have you been out of work?
- how long were you at your previous job?
- what was your job prior to losing it?
- are you happy being unemployed?
- how many jobs have you applied for since you became unemployed?
- how many job interviews have you been on?
- are you struggling (financially, emotionally, physically), and how?
- are you still carrying health insurance? What are you monthly payments?
- what was your income PRIOR to losing your job, and what it is now?
- how many people are in your family? Their ages?
- what are your biggest fears about being unemployed?
- what is the WORST PART of being without a job?
Banded 10 years & maintaining my weight loss!! Any questions, message me.
Topic: RE: INTRODUCE yourself....
Hello Everyone, can't wait to get the CT board active again..
1. First name Tara
2. Area or Town your from Preston, Ct
3. Surgery date: First RNY 2-11-2005 - waiting for a revision
4. Surgery Doctor: Dr. Robert Bell
5.. Starting weight: In 2005 day of surgery 298 ,
6. Current weight: 265 :O(
7. Surgery Date: beginning stages for revision
8. Goal Weight: 160
9. 5 Top Goals for your first year Post Op: Is to go to the park with my children, to want to go out and dress up without having anxiety woundering what people think of me and not feeling good about myself. I would love to run a 5K and just be healthy !!!
10. a little about yourself and why you chose RNY, Lapband, DS or any other surgery for weight loss. If you did not choose surgery you are more then welcome to be here and your choice is just as amazing as ours was we still need you and want you here. :)
I want to acheive what I didn't the first time around, God is giving me a second chance to get healthy and to get this weight off forever. I failed the first surgery it didn't fail me. I had alot going on in my life that wasn't good. I am at a great place in my life and am ready to beat this deamon once and for all. I am ready to adhear to the challanges set before me, I am ready to change the things in my life that brought me to this point again. RNY is a gift that shouldn't be taken for granted. I am a testimonie that if you don't change the things in your life that brought you to this point than you will only end up back here again. RNY is a gift. Don't let yourself fail it. I am currently waiting for a revision. I am so excited and am ready !!!
Hello Everyone, can't wait to get the CT board active again..
1. First name Tara
2. Area or Town your from Preston, Ct
3. Surgery date: First RNY 2-11-2005 - waiting for a revision
4. Surgery Doctor: Dr. Robert Bell
5.. Starting weight: In 2005 day of surgery 298 ,
6. Current weight: 265 :O(
7. Surgery Date: beginning stages for revision
8. Goal Weight: 160
9. 5 Top Goals for your first year Post Op: Is to go to the park with my children, to want to go out and dress up without having anxiety woundering what people think of me and not feeling good about myself. I would love to run a 5K and just be healthy !!!
10. a little about yourself and why you chose RNY, Lapband, DS or any other surgery for weight loss. If you did not choose surgery you are more then welcome to be here and your choice is just as amazing as ours was we still need you and want you here. :)
I want to acheive what I didn't the first time around, God is giving me a second chance to get healthy and to get this weight off forever. I failed the first surgery it didn't fail me. I had alot going on in my life that wasn't good. I am at a great place in my life and am ready to beat this deamon once and for all. I am ready to adhear to the challanges set before me, I am ready to change the things in my life that brought me to this point again. RNY is a gift that shouldn't be taken for granted. I am a testimonie that if you don't change the things in your life that brought you to this point than you will only end up back here again. RNY is a gift. Don't let yourself fail it. I am currently waiting for a revision. I am so excited and am ready !!!
Topic: RE: Connecticut board needs to get moving.....
Hi I llive in Vernon..I weighted 325 in '11/06 when I decided I needed a change. I started dieting then and started looking into weightloss surgeries..I decided on lapband In Jan.'07 I went to Dr. Tishler at hartford Hospital..My first weight there was 297 so I did lose some after all the tests The day of surgery I was 267 then I received the best gift in my life MY LAPBAND 4/30/07 now I weight 168 I love my band.. I went from size 24-14 OMG I was never size 14. I had a problem with the band being to tight so on 2/8/11 they took out fluid and found out I had inflamationo around the band.So they took out 2 cc. from 7 cc Now I really have to watch what I eat because i don't want to gain to much. So please send prayers to me right now. I love meeting new people too. Good luck to you all We can all use new friends who are going on the same journey. 
Hi I llive in Vernon..I weighted 325 in '11/06 when I decided I needed a change. I started dieting then and started looking into weightloss surgeries..I decided on lapband In Jan.'07 I went to Dr. Tishler at hartford Hospital..My first weight there was 297 so I did lose some after all the tests The day of surgery I was 267 then I received the best gift in my life MY LAPBAND 4/30/07 now I weight 168 I love my band.. I went from size 24-14 OMG I was never size 14. I had a problem with the band being to tight so on 2/8/11 they took out fluid and found out I had inflamationo around the band.So they took out 2 cc. from 7 cc Now I really have to watch what I eat because i don't want to gain to much. So please send prayers to me right now. I love meeting new people too. Good luck to you all We can all use new friends who are going on the same journey.
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