I'm here to remind everyone that this upcoming Saturday, July 7th,  is our WLS support group. 

Time:  11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Place:  280 Middletown Boulevard, Langhorne, PA 19047

The Format of our meeting this month will be introductions, including any WOW moment you wish to share briefly, sharing of sugervisaries and please if you are celebrating your's bring your props (pictures and/or an item of clothing that used to fit you), as you will have up to 5 minutes to tell us, how life was before surgery, how life has changed since surgery and what your hopes going forward are.

After the surgiversaries are celebrated we will break out into smaller groups as needed.  The main focus of this group is post-op related topics and associated issues and while we welcome everyone to attend, as always, there will be a smaller focus group for those newly post-op and those still exploring their options and therefore you have the choice of sitting in with those further out or the newer post-ops.

We welcome all those seeking support, no matter where you had your surgery, however, while all are welcome to attend our support groups, other services, such as nutritional counseling, are limited to Barix patients only.

Lastly, please remember that some topics, and/or the need for people to feel free to discuss whatever they need to, are not for the ears of young children, so if you need to bring your child(ern), please keep that in mind.

I look forward to welcoming you there!

 Welcome to the PA Board Ty!!

I am so glad that you are on your way to a healthier, happier you!!!

I am 3 years out from RNY and I am so thankful for the tool!!! It is funny that you had the lap band first because when I went in for my initial consultation I was thinking lap band too! My doctor told me that I had too much weight to lose and that RNY was the better alternative. She was SO right!! 

Good luck to you! The jitters are totally normal and to be expected at this point.

Keep us updated on your progress. Any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to get on here and ask!! There are so many of us who have information to share!

Beth

 lap RNY is just laparoscopic roux-en-y.. better known as gastric bypass done laparoscopically

@ jastypes: I just want the jitters to go away lol. I have heard a lot of people on this site say the same thing you did, that they would have the surgery again. I'm young & I have so much to live for, especially my daughter. I'm doing this for her just as much as I'm doing it for myself. Have to set the example somewhere along the line!!! Thank you for welcoming me, I feel like family already lol.

 Welcome Ty... so strange how many stories of failed bands I have heard, but then so many stories of successful ones.  I don't know much about it and why or why not they are successful.  In your case, I'm glad you were able to find a great birthday present to give yourself in the revision to the sleeve. 

Personally, I am 3 yrs and almost 5 months out from lap RNY.  I have struggled for the past 2 years to keep off the 70 lbs I lost.  I have an appt on 7/27 to discuss some sort of revision.  The dr did an endoscope last year and found that my stoma stretched.  I followed a back to basics program he recommended and still have not lost any more weight.  So, back to him I go to see if we can get the revision approved.  He said that he can go in with a scope and make my stoma smaller again.  I really hope he can do it so I can get this last 40 lbs off.

Best of luck with your revision... where are you having it done?  I'm glad you have support at home.  That is so important!

Keep us informed of your progress!