Hi Md Board

PENNIE-S
on 7/9/09 12:03 am
hi sylvia!

you are stunning.  how far out r you?

im anxious to start meeting surgeons - i just want to get started!

take care,

Pen
Mercedes S.
on 7/9/09 12:15 am - Accokeek, MD
Hi Pennie.  Welcome to the MD board.  I don't do much talking but I can tell you that this is a great bunch of people.  They are alway willing to assist you if  you need it.  I had my surgery in Washington, DC at Washington Hospital Center by Frederick Fenelli.

Whom ever said that people who have WLS are taking the easy way out, have never had this experience.  This is a journey and a major challenge.  Step by step I am striving to make it as a loser!! 

Starting Weight/ Current Weight / Goal Weight  (for now)

337/235.2/199
 

                 
PENNIE-S
on 7/9/09 12:22 am
HI MERCEDES -

I'm sorry i'm trying to type with a cat and a 5 yr old wanting my attnetion.  thank you - everyone seems like a great bunch.

gosh, i'm hoping i don't have to travel to dc specially since i live in chase!

thabnks,

pen
(deactivated member)
on 7/9/09 12:24 am - Middle River, MD
Hi Pennie!

Welcome to the Maryland Board!!  This is a great group of people, some of the best friends I've ever had.

We're always full of answers (some wrong, some right), but we're always happy to help!

Good luck on your journey!

Tia
justthebeginning
on 7/9/09 12:31 am - Cambridge, MD

Hey Pennie:

Welcome to the MD board.  I had lap RNY with Dr. Kligman at University of MD in Baltimore 14 months ago.  So far I am down about 135 lbs and have another 24 to go to meet my goal.  Let me know if I can help you with any questions that you may have. 

Lisa Z.

When we believe, all things are possible!

julie16
on 7/9/09 12:59 am - crofton, MD
Welcome to the MD board there are some great people here and lots of advice. Take it all in and jump in and post. I have not did any surgery yet but am planning on seeing a Doc in Balt. by the name of Dr. Li. I hear she is great. I also have heard so many say you will know what doc is right for you when you meet them. Good luck and welcome.

                                                                     Julie
charliegirlten
on 7/9/09 1:30 am - Towson, MD
Welcome Pennie, I made a decision to have WLS in Nov. I went on my consultation in mid Jan, and had  VSG 2-24-09. My surgeon was Dr Li over at Sinai Hospital in Balto. I definitely made the right decision for myself by picking the sleeve, and especially picking Dr Li. I had my surgery laparoscopic, and really I couldn't be happier! If you have any ??? just ask. And don't worry about opinions we all will give you those whether we are asked or not. On this site we give those free of charge! LOL  Good luck with your fact finding mission, remember you will know when it is right!  Leslie:)
mo21012
on 7/9/09 1:50 am - Anne Arundel County, MD
Hi Pennie,

I am 5 plus years post-op.   I had open RNY in March 2004 with Dr Sofronski (Delmarva Bariatrics) in Salisbury.    At the time I had my RNY I was only patient #125 or so in Dr S's practice.   He's gone on to expand his practice tremendously and concentrate more on banding rather than RNY.   He runs a tight ship in terms of support group / excercise and post op care.    I live in the Annapolis area, but it was definitely worth it for me to travel to Salisbury for him when I did.

Best wishes on your journey!

Hugs, Mo

Comparison is the thief of joy!

If we spend our time comparing our life/weight loss/body to others, we totally miss what WE have accomplished.   Keep in mind how far you have come and what you can do now that you couldn't do weeks/months/years ago.   I hate the expression " It's all good", but in this case it fits!   Wherever you are in your journey  ... It's ALL good!!!

Boxer Heather
on 7/9/09 2:49 am - Grasonville, MD
Hi Pennie and welcome to the MD board.  I had lap RNY with Dr. Schweitzer at Johns Hopkins Bayview.  I've had good success thus far and hope to be able to continue so for my lifetime!

Good luck on your journey!
Heather

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grammom
on 7/9/09 5:21 am - Baltimore, MD
Hi penny chase is not far from us i am a patient of Dr vanguri 410-529-7500 he is very friendly but busy took a while to get my approval sent in but hey its here and im on my way to being a looser , wow did i ever think i would want to hear someone call me that lol good luck everyone here are egar and willing to help in anyway


 

    
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