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Topic: RE: I felt beautiful for the first time!!
Wow ,you look great and this is just one of the many moments you have like this. Great job and have fun!
Ole
Ole
Topic: I felt beautiful for the first time!!
I posted this on the lap band forum btu I thought I would share with my Hawaii friends as well. I went to a Christmas party last night and actually felt beautiful for the first time in my life. I got the dress from a friend on the lap band forum. It was a hit. One person even told my husband he had a hot wife!! It was fun. I also managed to survive the dinner. I was really worried about that but it went well.
This is my husband and I.
This was taken before the party at home.
This is my husband and I.
This was taken before the party at home.
Topic: I am 2 days away!
Hi guys....i will be away from the computer for a few wks because i wont be back to w****il the 22nd..but Ijust wanted to wish everyone else who is having their surgery on dec. 10th besides me (Sara and keala) Good luck and God bless all of you! I will be praying for you guys and also myslef..lol! Anyways Im so excited but nervous! Sara and I are planning to meet up sometime after our surgery and i will see Asia too! Thank you Asia for all of your help...I dont know what i would do without you!! Anyways, thanks everyone and i will be sure to write about my experiences when i return!
Topic: RE: Aloha Everyone! My day is here!
God bless you..I will be praying for your recovery and everyone who is having the same surgery day!
Topic: RE: Aloha Everyone! My day is here!
Good luck you will do just fine. You have a great surgeon.
aloha,
Asia
aloha,
Asia
5'4": Surgery 240/Current 135/Goal 140 = 105 lbs lost!!! BMI 22.5 I'm Normal
6 Years Later highest 198 / Current 176 / Goal 140
Hit Goal on 5/14/09 8 months out!
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Topic: RE: Dr. John Balfour MD
I havnt read to much on that one yet (brain feels like its gonna explode with the other info lol) I do know several people who has had the gasteric some have had complecations and some not.
Have you had any complications with the VSG? Im not even sure if my insurance will cover that one (I have Aloha Care..which from what ive heard isnt the best plan to have chosen but its the one that was givin to us when we got here)
How quick is the weight loss? I want to lose quickly so I dont have to experiance the constant pain I am in now. Simple tasks like doing my dishes and cleaning my house is painful! It seems like I am ALWAYS in pain. But yet i know its healthier for the slower loss.
Have you had any complications with the VSG? Im not even sure if my insurance will cover that one (I have Aloha Care..which from what ive heard isnt the best plan to have chosen but its the one that was givin to us when we got here)
How quick is the weight loss? I want to lose quickly so I dont have to experiance the constant pain I am in now. Simple tasks like doing my dishes and cleaning my house is painful! It seems like I am ALWAYS in pain. But yet i know its healthier for the slower loss.
Topic: RE: Dr. John Balfour MD
Aloha Dawn...
Just so you know, you can quickly tell which surgery someone is having or has had by looking under their name. Sometimes people put their surgery date and surgeon in their profile and it will appear there for all to see right away.
I had the VSG (Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy) performed laraproscopically with Dr. Cirangle in San Francisco on May 31, 2008. He comes here to Maui for my follow-ups. You can also see my little ticker in my signature to see how much I have lost so far and how far I still have to go.
There is so much to read about all the procedures. I initially thought that I would have the RnY or even the DS, but after my consultation with Dr. C and reading, reading, and more reading, I decided on having the VSG. I decided I did not want to deal with malabsorbtion issues or have my intestines re-routed at this time. Everyone reaches their own decision based on their needs and limitations. It has to be a decision you're comfortable with as much as your surgeon.
Please feel free to read my profile and read the others, too!
Malama pono basically means "take care."
A hui hou!
****il later!) There's another one for ya!
Just so you know, you can quickly tell which surgery someone is having or has had by looking under their name. Sometimes people put their surgery date and surgeon in their profile and it will appear there for all to see right away.
I had the VSG (Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy) performed laraproscopically with Dr. Cirangle in San Francisco on May 31, 2008. He comes here to Maui for my follow-ups. You can also see my little ticker in my signature to see how much I have lost so far and how far I still have to go.
There is so much to read about all the procedures. I initially thought that I would have the RnY or even the DS, but after my consultation with Dr. C and reading, reading, and more reading, I decided on having the VSG. I decided I did not want to deal with malabsorbtion issues or have my intestines re-routed at this time. Everyone reaches their own decision based on their needs and limitations. It has to be a decision you're comfortable with as much as your surgeon.
Please feel free to read my profile and read the others, too!
Malama pono basically means "take care."
A hui hou!
****il later!) There's another one for ya!
Topic: RE: Dr. John Balfour MD
Aloha,
So far I have not seen anyone who has had surgery with him. But based on info I have been able to find out he has done the process for 25 yrs! I am still soooooooo VERY confused on which one I am more interested in. Once I have in my head a particular one I read or watch something that changes my mind somewhat (im on utube right now watching videos of people's sucess of both lol) Which one did you (or will you) have?
Of course I will keep posted!
Mahalo
p/s/ ive only been here for a year (originally from Ohio) so what does Malama pono mean lol!
So far I have not seen anyone who has had surgery with him. But based on info I have been able to find out he has done the process for 25 yrs! I am still soooooooo VERY confused on which one I am more interested in. Once I have in my head a particular one I read or watch something that changes my mind somewhat (im on utube right now watching videos of people's sucess of both lol) Which one did you (or will you) have?
Of course I will keep posted!
Mahalo
p/s/ ive only been here for a year (originally from Ohio) so what does Malama pono mean lol!
Topic: RE: Dr. John Balfour MD
Aloha Dawn & E Komo Mai!
We're a small group here... not sure if anyone has had their surgery with him. Which surgery are you having?
I hope you'll keep us posted and come here with any other questions you may have.
Malama pono!
((hugs))
We're a small group here... not sure if anyone has had their surgery with him. Which surgery are you having?
I hope you'll keep us posted and come here with any other questions you may have.
Malama pono!
((hugs))
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