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Topic: RE: 1 Year Anniversay Celebrated....With More Surgery
Congrats on your 1st year. I definetly hear folks with tons of issues and they all say they'd do it again. You are an inspiration and have a positive attitude. Keep up the good job. Sounds like you are on the right track to a healthy you!! ((HUGS)) Elissa
Topic: RE: 1 Year Anniversay Celebrated....With More Surgery
Happy Surgiversary!
Congratulations on reaching goal!!
Congratulations on reaching goal!!
~Believe in Yourself~
Topic: RE: Secret Pals
Sorry, I don't think it took off. I know I got very busy and didn't do my part. Life is throwing me alot of curb balls right now. Sorry Again ! Joanne
Topic: 1 Year Anniversay Celebrated....With More Surgery
I'm AWAKE and I'm ALIVE!
Well my first year post op was not as smooth as I had hoped for. However it wasn't terrible either.
Over the past year I have dealt with random abdomenal pain. Many ER trips, lots of IV's, blood work, 8 ctscans, 2 EGDs, 1 small bowel follow through, 1 HIDA scan, 1 ultra sound and 2 more surgeries later Dr. Irgau thinks he finally got the problem resolved.
The day before my Surgiversay I was admited by Dr. Irgau to the hospital because of this stupid pain which he is very familiar with me and my case.
Well on my Surgiversary I was having another Diagnostic Lap... FINALLY the problem was present during surgery and Dr. Irgau fixed it. My bowel was wrapping and unwrapping around a small band of scar tissue.
Back in December I had another Diagnostic Lap and Dr. Irgau fixed an internal hernia... However he feels now this was the root of the problem all along..
I must say though. Even through all the crap I'd do everything over. Dr. Irgau has been great, as well as Dr. Peters who came to the ER on several occassions to see me.
I've lost 140lbs and asdei from the random pain I feel great 99% of the time, no more high blood preasure, no more sleep apnea and working out 6 days a week is awesome!
Over the past year I have dealt with random abdomenal pain. Many ER trips, lots of IV's, blood work, 8 ctscans, 2 EGDs, 1 small bowel follow through, 1 HIDA scan, 1 ultra sound and 2 more surgeries later Dr. Irgau thinks he finally got the problem resolved.
The day before my Surgiversay I was admited by Dr. Irgau to the hospital because of this stupid pain which he is very familiar with me and my case.
Well on my Surgiversary I was having another Diagnostic Lap... FINALLY the problem was present during surgery and Dr. Irgau fixed it. My bowel was wrapping and unwrapping around a small band of scar tissue.
Back in December I had another Diagnostic Lap and Dr. Irgau fixed an internal hernia... However he feels now this was the root of the problem all along..
I must say though. Even through all the crap I'd do everything over. Dr. Irgau has been great, as well as Dr. Peters who came to the ER on several occassions to see me.
I've lost 140lbs and asdei from the random pain I feel great 99% of the time, no more high blood preasure, no more sleep apnea and working out 6 days a week is awesome!
I'm AWAKE and I'm ALIVE!
Topic: Great Beginnings South Lap Band Support Group Meeting 8/26/2010
Great Beginnings South Lap Band Support Group Meeting will be this Thursday, August 26th from 7-8:30PM at the First State Surgery Center, 1000 Twin C Lane Ste 200, Newark DE 19713. All are welcome. If you arrive after 7PM please call my cell phone and some one will let you in; the doors self-lock at 7. Hope to see you there!
Lucy Knappenberger
Obesity Help Support Group Leader
302-593-9865 [email protected]
Lucy Knappenberger
Obesity Help Support Group Leader
302-593-9865 [email protected]
Topic: RE: re: Healthy Changes Mtg
((HUGS)) Elissa
PS: Missed all that didn't make it. You know who you are!!!!!
I am hoping to be at the next meeting. Just got back from Colonial Williamsburg VA with my family. We had a fantastic vacation. I got in a car accident on the way home.....everyone was okay but my poor little car looks really messed up. I hydro planed into a Chevy Tahoe that had a trailer hitch attached. The Tahoe escaped without a scratch.....my little Nissan Sentra didn't do too well....the trailer hitch went thru the radiator and maybe even the engine....had fluids all over the place. On a good note, I did come back 2 pounds lighter probably from all the walking we did. 
On August 17, 2010 at 7:41 PM Pacific Time, Elissa H wrote:
Had a great turnout at the WLS mtg. 25 people. Room was great. Dr. Irgau made a guest appearance. Lots of recipe's to share. NICE. Crowd was awesome. This is a good move for the group. Hope to see you next month. ((HUGS)) Elissa
PS: Missed all that didn't make it. You know who you are!!!!!
Topic: RE: Secret Pals
I haven't heard anything from my secret pal. Is it still going on from when you first set it up?
On July 5, 2010 at 12:44 PM Pacific Time, Hambear wrote:
I am emailing all who they have as a secret pal so please look in your email. Let the fun begin. See you lighter. Joanne 
Topic: RE: Secret Pals
hi hun havent seen ya in a while hope all is well with u and your family, im doing better then the last time i talk to you. i made it to my goal in at 145 and holding hoping to lose 15 more bls but if i dont ill be fine where im at talk soon see ya lighter belinda
Topic: RE: re: Healthy Changes Mtg
Lynne was really glad I asked her to come. She said it was very informative and loved the fact that the group is so diverse.
And thanks for awarding me the "Star". I'll keep it safe until I bring it back next month.
And thanks for awarding me the "Star". I'll keep it safe until I bring it back next month.
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