Hello-

After years of researching bariatric surgery and finally getting up the nerve, I have asked my doc for a referral to EMMC for weight loss surgery.

I do not yet know which surgery I will have.   If I choose the lap band, I will have to lose 30 lbs to qualify.   I do not yet know if my insurance company will approve the vertical sleeve.

I have been lurking here for some time and I thank you all so much for sharing your stories--struggles and successes.

I have a few questons before I attend the informational in two weeks that I am hoping you can help me with.   Thank you in advance!

1.   EMMC surgeons:   Who did you have?   Were you pleased with her/him?   Any concerns?

2.  If you could have had any of the procedures, which did you choose and why?     Are you glad you did?

3.  I realize the doc will need to answer this but just wondering if any of you know of this occuring:   I have an abdominal incisional hernia (radical hysterectomy for endometrial cancer 2 years ago), can the surgeon repair this during the same surgery?   

4.   Has anyone had robotic surgery?

5.  From referral/first informational to date of surgery--how long did it take for you?

Thank you all so much for your help    I admire you all!

And yes, David...I am down about 50 pounds.  This weather has kept me inside and impeded my weight loss a bit.  Now that the weather is shaping up I soon will be too!  :)

She looks amazing! She is doing a wonderful job! I am so wicked proud of her!

 Hi all,


I am in desperate need of an exercise partner.  I live in Old Orchard Beach. I have a membership at the Y and if you have one too that would be a bonus, but if you don't that is fine, I still need to get out there and walk, hike.....whatever. I am open to new things.  If you live in Cumberland or York counties and you are seeking the same. PLEASE, PLEASE contact me. I am in need of a motivational kick in the rear.

If you are interested, please send me an email to my personal email at:
[email protected]

In subject line please put obesity help or workout buddy so I know to open the email immediately.

Thanks......also if there are more than one of you out there interested...perhaps we could form a group?? Anything can be put on the table.

Thanks

Jen

Yes, David - I am doing well.  LOL.  Been busy and neglecting my online friends and communities.  Had an appointment with my surgeon on January 24th and as of that date I had lost 32 lbs from the start of my liquid diet (12/26).  I don't know how much I have lost as of today but I do know that I am feeling so much better and if this is what 40 lbs (approximately) gone feels like, I cannot imagine what 100 lbs gone will feel like!  :)