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Topic: Arnot Ogden Support Group
Hi
was wondering if anybody knew if Arnot had started up their support group yet? If so could you tell me when and where their next meeting is?
Thank you
Anna
was wondering if anybody knew if Arnot had started up their support group yet? If so could you tell me when and where their next meeting is?
Thank you
Anna
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Topic: RE: Happy Happy Happy
Congrats, have a happy journey.
I attended school in the Bronx 1966, now living in Florida.
Happy 2012
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I attended school in the Bronx 1966, now living in Florida.
Happy 2012
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Topic: RE: Ayone else going to have surgery at Ellis within the next few months???
Good luck, they will take good care of you
Topic: RE: Ayone else going to have surgery at Ellis within the next few months???
I hope to be having my surgery in the next month or so. I have all my info, went to the seminar, have picked my surgeon and have all my paper work in order. Just have to lose another 5 pounds to get my surgery date and attend the support groups. I will be having mine with Dr. Clarke at Ellis as well.I I would love to keep in touch and compare notes with you if you would like. i have all my testing getting done on the 13th of this month! I can't wait!!
Topic: my hubby is using Dr Kwon!
Love My RNY 07-14-2008 and Dr Fitzer and Staff!!! 
awesome man is doing Jerry he is having the Band anyone else used Dr Kwon I really did like him and his staff:)
Love My RNY 07-14-2008 and Dr Fitzer and Staff!!! Topic: RE: Some questions from a noob
Good luck on the journey. I am also going through the process and want Dr. Roslin. I am going to a weight loss support group at nwh on Thursday at 5:30pm. I have GHI and it looks like I will have to have my surgery at Lenox Hill Hospital due to them only covering Bariatric Centers of Excellence. I too would have preferred nwh. I will be doing everything else at nwh.
Topic: RE: Some questions from a noob
Oh good point, didn't think of that. I'm calling for my consult this morning. Hopefully they can get me in quickly. Thanks!
ETA: Not sure why this post is out of sequence but this is in response to Susan's last post.
ETA: Not sure why this post is out of sequence but this is in response to Susan's last post.
Topic: RE: Some questions from a noob
don't start dieting until your dr. tells you to, you want all your success to be documented and anything you do before you see him doesn't count. good luck and we'll keep each other updated.
Topic: RE: Some questions from a noob
Thanks for the replies!
My current weight will be NO isssue. So weird but a few years ago I was looking into the lap band and I "only" had like 80 lbs to lose. I remember wondering if they would let me do the surgery since my BMI was right at 35 and I had no comorbidities. Now with a BMI of 50, I feel like I have failed myself miserably. I don't even know who the person in the mirror is.
Susan, that was pretty quick, good to see that. I see so many stories where people wait 6,7 months to have surgery. I will go insane if I have to wait that long! I honestly have never been in this much pain in my life. My back and knees hurt so much all the time. The holidays killed me with food and I am ready to start losing some pre-op weight.
When I work up the nerve I will put a ticker up. I am off to a seminar tonight. I have to decide between 2 hospitals here in Westchester County. One seminar is tonight and the other is 1/5 so we'll see.
Thanks again!
My current weight will be NO isssue. So weird but a few years ago I was looking into the lap band and I "only" had like 80 lbs to lose. I remember wondering if they would let me do the surgery since my BMI was right at 35 and I had no comorbidities. Now with a BMI of 50, I feel like I have failed myself miserably. I don't even know who the person in the mirror is.
Susan, that was pretty quick, good to see that. I see so many stories where people wait 6,7 months to have surgery. I will go insane if I have to wait that long! I honestly have never been in this much pain in my life. My back and knees hurt so much all the time. The holidays killed me with food and I am ready to start losing some pre-op weight.
When I work up the nerve I will put a ticker up. I am off to a seminar tonight. I have to decide between 2 hospitals here in Westchester County. One seminar is tonight and the other is 1/5 so we'll see.
Thanks again!
Topic: RE: Some questions from a noob
What a great gift you are giving yourself. I also believe it will be your current weight they go by. But remember, you will need to lose 10% before surgery as that's what most companies require. I don't think your pregnancy will factor either way, if you want to get pregnant again, you will need to wait 2 years but it makes for a healthier baby. I have NYS Employees Health Insurance, so I don't know about Empire plan, but most insurances do cover this. I went fast from info session to surgery, but I was very motivated. My seminar was Sep. 15, started diet on Oct. 10, surgery was Nov. 30th. I had a bmi of 40, and have gone from 260 to 212. I had rny gastric bypass, but do your research. The first week sucks, i'll be honest, but it does get better. Good luck and keep me posted.
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