Hi,
It has been quite a while since I've been on here as well.  I am coming back because of the support and encouragement the wonderful people on here offer!  I have missed you!

Marsha I too have gained about 25 pounds from where I was happiest.  I've lost three pounds this week by just going back to the basics.  Water, water, water, protein first, no drinking 30 min before, during a meal or 30 minutes after a meal.  I've been really good about cutting out my snacks.  Oh and I started exercising.  YOU CAN DO THIS!!!  Just go back to the basics!

Looking forward to keeping in touch with my OH new and old friends!

Colleen

 I wish I could go.  Every one who seems to steadily post on the MN forum seems to be from the metro area.  I live way up north and don't know of any OH'ers that are near me.  

Look at you Skinny Minnie!  WOW!  That is some damn fine work lady Be very proud of yourself!

Tess

Very Happy Surgiversary to you!    Wow, 5 yrs  Woo Hoo!

Does anyone know of any good ones?  My sister had the band in March '10.  Has never found enough restriction.  Everytime she thought she had, it caused her problems like not being able to even swallow saliva.  She is now with unfilled band due to other issues as well.  Her UGI showed esophageal dilation. 

She is considering revision to VSG.  However, the surgeon that did her band does not do VSG.  She changed jobs since then and has insurance but no bariatric coverage.  Are there any good surgeons with reasonable fees for cash-paying patients?  She lives in Eagin, MN.

Any info would be helpful.  Thanks.

Khem