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(deactivated member)
on 8/2/12 10:17 am - Weehawken, NJ

Hello all! It has been a while since I've posted on this board. I haven't forgotten about it lol. It was the first place I decided to visit when I realized yesterday I celebrated five years having gastric bypass surgery. It has been a wonderful journey. A complete physical and mental transformation. By far the greatest decision I've made in my life!

I wish everyone who's going to have and had surgery all the best of luck in life. If anyone has any questions regarding my five year journey, I'm here and willing to answer any question you ask.

Again best of luck to everyone! And remember, the surgery is not a pill rather a tool. Bad habits must be release, while new ones are created. Educate yourself on food and what certain foods does to your body and to your mental ability as well. When I was 420 pounds I had no idea what certain foods did to my body. As long as it taste good I ate it....And LOTS of it. Read read read about nutrition. It's the best advice I can give.

Take care!

- Jason

HaoleGirl119
on 7/22/12 2:58 am

Topic: RE: Support groups in NYC?

Yes, I saw that one. It may work well for me. Thanks for responding!

Ellen

HaoleGrl119

Frankie
on 7/19/12 12:17 am, edited 7/19/12 12:17 am - NY

DS on 09/26/11

Topic: RE: Support groups in NYC?

Hi, I go to a support group at Lenox Hill Hospital. It's the 3rd Thursday every month and it starts at 6pm.

Frankie

brenlee1965
on 7/17/12 9:22 am - New Berlin, NY

Topic: RE: Just Saying Hi :O)

Look like it's been awhile since this post....Hope all is going good for you! Everyone needs a pick me up sometimes.

Bren

brenlee1965
on 7/17/12 9:18 am - New Berlin, NY

Topic: RE: Bariatric Support Groups?

Does your Clinic or hospital have a Web site? Check there for the Support Groups. Mine has a web site for the hospital and then I can go to the WLS part of the hospital on the site and everything is there. Plus they have a yahoo support site (Bassett Healthcare in Cooperstown NY)

Bren

brenlee1965
on 7/17/12 9:12 am - New Berlin, NY

Topic: RE: OMG... talk to me about.......

Make sure you get protein....take biotin and make sure you are not Zinc deficient. Good luck. I have read that not getting your protein in the first few months, makes a big difference as you get 4-6mths out. Don't know if this is your case; but there's also good shampoo that can help(I forget the name at the moment....if I think of it, I will share it with ya).Wishin you the best.

Bren

brenlee1965
on 7/17/12 9:04 am - New Berlin, NY

Topic: NEWBIE here....anyone doing RNY in Cooperstown NY?

Such a long process and still waiting for the surgery date....AUGH.

Bren

nicole u
on 7/11/12 5:17 am - holbrook, NY

Revision on 12/01/08 with

Topic: RE: revising from band to bypass any advice

I used Geiss as well.....what a great SALESMAN he was for the band! I kept that stupid thing in for 4 miserable years. Fill, unfill, fill, unfill. I found Dr. Vohra on a Friday afternoon. Met with him the following Monday, he had me in for emergency surgery that Thursday to remove my band and 2 months later he bypassed me! I couldn't be happier and im at my goal weight! Well, I was at my goal weight, I cheated a bunch this winter so I put a few pounds on, but Im working to get the 12 pounds off. Ill do it with no problem as 12 pounds is nothing compared to the 143 I lost!!
Any questions feel free to PM me! We live in the same town, I can even meet you!
Good Luck!!
Nicole

298/182/143
Surgery/ Current/ Goal

jessielynn0521
on 7/9/12 7:23 am - Ronkonkoma, NY

Lap Band on 09/01/11

Topic: RE: Dr. Ahmad and Mather Hospital

that is so awesome Kelly I will be there and look forward to meeting you. They will welcome you with open arms LIPO is an amazing support group & awesome people

Jessica