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Diabolique
on 7/19/12 1:56 pm - Las Vegas, NV
RNY on 09/19/12
Topic: Local Support
I need a local support system.  People in Las Vegas that I can text or call when things get confusing or scary.  People to lean on when the criticism hits or cravings get rough.

Anyone in the Las Vegas area interested in a support circle?
Lisa S.
on 7/13/12 9:33 pm - NV
VSG on 07/09/12
Topic: RE: Hang Out
Blossom Bariatrics has a support group. The doc isn't present but there is a mediator. But if you find another one, let me know. I would be interested.

    


 


Diabolique
on 7/11/12 8:37 pm - Las Vegas, NV
RNY on 09/19/12
Topic: Hang Out
Are there any informal weight loss support groups in Las Vegas?  Maybe some people that just hang out once a week to talk without the docs around?
Shana16
on 6/6/12 4:20 pm - Las Vegas, NV
Topic: RE: Out of state surgery question
Hello I had VSG with him 4/27/11.  He is the *******ove his staff everyone is kind, caring and really knows their stuff.  I slept for the first 3 days I was in a lot of pain and had a gas bubble in my shoulder.  I live here so cannot really help with that but welcome and if you have any questions I will try to answer them.  Shana
 LIVE HOPE DREAM

Shana
            
Michele1az
on 5/15/12 4:09 am - Mesa, AZ
RNY on 08/26/13 with
Topic: Out of state surgery question

I am having Revision to VSG with Dr. Umbach on June 15, so I am staying at the Excalibur and then at Circus Circus, basically 3 days at each hotel. Can anyone tell me about their experience with Dr. Umbach, especially if they were out of state. What did you do from the time you were released until you saw him again on Monday???

My parents and 10 year old son will be with me. I want to be as comfortable as possible. We are also driving home to Arizona. Any advice is welcome.

 

Michele in Arizona
   

Surgery:8-26-13

southbay311
on 5/13/12 2:01 am - NV
RNY on 02/22/12
Topic: RE: Coming to vegas for sleeve...
Dr Bernie Hanna is a wonderful surgeon, office is top notch and friendly. He has a Nutritionist on site, a primary care doc on site so it is all very convenient. The psych doctor is in the office on Saturdays so except for the surgery most is taken care of in one location.

I highly recommend Dr Hanna and Las Vegas Bariatrics on Fort Apache. When I was in the hospital the girls from the office called my home just to see how I was doing. You can't ask for more then that!

Since November 21, 2011 I have lost 82 pounds and just had the RNY 2/22/12...I never had any pain, or gas and from all that I have read that is close to a miracle. Great doctor!
H/W 326   S/W 287                                                                                     GW 145                                                      
emilylaurence
on 5/1/12 5:39 pm
Topic: RE: Cross posting from Lap Band forum - free lapband surgery
These centers in Los Angeles offers free lap band surgery for people. They have good surgoens as well. For cheap gastric band surgery, you can also go for other health centers that offers and provides low cost surgery and also provides insurance plan for you that helps and make your work easier in certain ways.
Shana16
on 4/30/12 3:33 pm - Las Vegas, NV
Topic: RE: Coming to vegas for sleeve...
I love him just cool laid back kinda doctor.  1 year this month.  I started 325 and to date 198.  My doctor's goal is 115 mine is what ever I feel the best at even if it is more then that but don"t think I will go under 115 but I have never been that weight so I will just have to see.  I am 5'0.  I started my weight loss journey about 15 years ago doing WW and every fad diet out there, will not much luck.  I have had the best luck with Atkins Diet ( love their bars).  Before surgery (2 weeks) I had to do the 2 shakes and one lean green meal a day.  At that stage I did the thicker shakes like BA now I love Muscle Milk.
 LIVE HOPE DREAM

Shana
            
valentinoAB
on 4/30/12 1:02 am
Topic: RE: Coming to vegas for sleeve...
 I see ....but you really like Dr umbach?

How long have you been on your weightloss
Journey? How much have you lost? What is your
Goal?

Shana16
on 4/28/12 2:25 pm - Las Vegas, NV
Topic: RE: Coming to vegas for sleeve...
Who?  Dr. Tang is 1, Dr. Atkins 2, then there are few more the Dr. Umbach is down some what not for sure what they really are that is just what I hear from sites like this and working in 2 hospitals in Vegas. You know run of the mill gossip
 LIVE HOPE DREAM

Shana
            
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