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Can anyone recommend a psychologist or pyschiatrist who specializes in GBS and RNY? I had my surgery in 2004. Or even a good PCP who gets it? My PCP moved and I haven't followed up with anyone for a long time and it would be so nice to get back on track. Thanks in advance!
Lori at Goal 
RNY October 2004
The Northside WLS Support Group invites you to come hear Dr. Adam Lokeh give an informative talk on Plastic Surgery. His office is in Plymouth. Dr. Lokeh is a very captivating speaker and is a weight loss surgery post-op patient himself. He specializes in WLS patients and their needs. He speaks about plastics but also stresses a patient's over all health. He will also have slides of different procedures, some of them graphic, so we ask you to NOT bring children! This meeting is open to WLS pre and post-ops and their support person.
This meeting is not being sponsored in any way by Unity Hospital or any of it's affiliates. Our support group thought it would be nice to have him come and speak to people who are considering plastics or would just like to have more information. The Northside WLS Support group will not claim any responsibility for an individual's choice of surgeons or their outcomes (sorry...necessary legal disclaimers required!)
We hope you take advantage of this unique informational opportunity! We are discussing doing other informational sessions, such as a nutritionist or a fitness expert.
PLEASE RSVP if you are interested in attending. Space is limited, and we will accommodate on a first come, first serve basis. We're going to provide a light snack, coffee and water. Please let me know if you have any questions!
Heidi
Saturday June 16th, 2012 10:00 am
Anoka County Library
711 County Rd 10 NE
Blaine, MN
Behind every success is effort...Behind every effort is passion...Behind every passion is someone with the courage to try.
The nutritionists leave something to be desired there - I've been to several support groups and we all kind of agree on that. They are awesome during the honeymoon period - but after that, their advice leaves you wondering if they are idiots.
The south of the river coffee group is an AWESOME group - where we are all honest and throw whatever questions/issues we have out there that are weight loss surgery related and no subject is off limits.
I'm always happy to answer any questions you might have, and I think I can safely say so would the rest of the group.
Congrats on your life changing decision - I would do it again in a heartbeat!
Stephanie
Dr. Benn gave me an incredible tool.. and I intend to make the most out of it!!
I was 270 at my heaviest. Now, 5 years later, an IVF baby, and life I really don't know for sure (baby is 6 months). However, I am in MUCH smaller clothes, I am MUCH healthier, and I am living my life.
Now, in 15 short days, I will be starting another journey. I will be having an abdominalplasty to remove the large amount of skin from my upper and lower belly. (I have had severe back pain for 3 years, and they are hoping this will help it). Insurance agreed to cover a large majority of the surgery, and we just happened to have the amount they won't cover in savings!
I realize a lot of the regulars who may remember me are gone, but I just wanted to share this with the few that remain, and cheer on the people who are just starting this life changing journey. It is SO WORTH IT!
I have so many people around me doing so many crazy diets...shakeology and other various serious detox diets that costs hundreds of dollars!!!! I know it ain't that hard. But I also know bariatrically I need to approach this differently.
Anyone know of a good "detox" program for bariatric patients? I am 4-yrs. post op and have recently looked back and noticed my 30# gain!!
Began my journey in 2008 at 246#....lost 111#...have regaind about 35#'s of which I am currently trying to rectify!
Paying attention to the late-night snacking has paid off for me this week. It also helped that I am ramping up my exercise again. Got the bike back from the shop and I'm adding cycling workouts in with the runs. Starting tomorrow I will be adding lap swimming, too. My first triathlon is only a month away, yikes!!
Starting weight: 298.4
Last week: 142.5
This week: 139.9 (I was 138.9 after my run this morning, but I better count the earlier weight, LOL)
Loss of 2.6 lbs this week
Paul, I don't know if you are back from Wisconsin yet. You may not be able to log your miles, but if so, I did 15.7 miles running last week, plus another 13.6 on the bike and 3.7 on the elliptical.
Report in, everybody. What are you doing right? What do you need to concentrate on this week? It's a never-ending battle...
