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I LOVE BARIX!!! Whis is located in Langhorne PA. They have an excellent surgeon, wonderful care, they are specifically a bariatric treatment center, AND they have phenomenal after-care programs like support groups, nutrition counseling, and they even have a Zumba class there once a week. I am almost 6 years out, and still take advantage of their support services. I cannot recommend them highly enough.
Blessings, Jill
WLS 5/31/07. Maintaining a weight loss of 141 pounds and feeling amazing!
I'm just beginning the road to bariatric surgery. Living in Philadelphia, there are so many programs to pick from. I've attended an informational session at Jeff and am scheduled for sessions at Temple, Hahnemann, Einstein, and Penn - how overwhelming.
Do any of the Philly-area folks have thoughts? Why did you choose the program you went with over another?
Thanks!
As I am posting this I am sure that you made it through surgery without any complications
. Welcome to the losers' bench. Please keep us posted on your journey. Welcome to the world of WLS - it is so much better than I had before. Take care.
Donna
Donna,
It was a perfect day! Thanks for your kind wishes.
Love, Laureen
My Mantra is that I do not determine my success by the number hanging in my closet, nor will I let the scale determine that success either. . . It is through trial and error I will continue to grow and succeed. . . Laureen
"Success is a journey, not a destination." Ben Sweetland
I am leaving in 2 and a half hours to go to the hospital. check in is in four hours and surgery in six. I'm SOOOOO nervous!!! I'm excited too but right now my nerves are getting the best of me. My heart is beating out of my chest!!! ANy one else having surgery today? I have everything packed. I have to puppy proof my house. I'm gonna get another shower in a few minutes. I'm going to straighten my hair. I'm hungry. I haven't eaten in three days cuz I was sick :( No farewell to food cuz i had MAJOR cold. I'm trying to find something to do until everyone else wakes up lol. guess I'll go get a shower. HUGS all and talk to you from the losers bench.
Good Afternoon PA peeps!
Want to give a shout out to all the mothers, grandmothers, step-mothers etc. on your special day tomorrow. I have never regretted for a minute not being a mother. That being said, I have the utmost respect and admiration for those of you who have taken on this role. I relish being a godmother and an aunt but I know that maternal genes were just not a part of my makeup. I hope that tomorrow will be a day filled with many good things for you and that you will know that you are appreciated (not just tomorrow but always). Enjoy your special day
Love, Donna
Hey Dan! Sorry nobody has responded yet. I'm not sure we have too many people out that way. Hopefully someone will respond.
Meanwhile.. HI!
My tracker
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I am looking for an active support group in the State College, Altoona, Lewistown area
Oh wow you're like 15 minutes away from me! Awesome! My last appointment is June 19th. So, anytime after that. They said once the appointments are done they have to send it to approval. I was told 1-3 weeks it could take and then we would schedule the surgery. So, I am thinking sometime in July. I work at Vanguard, so I am grateful I have Short Term Disability. I was originally going to have the Roux en Y, but decided to have the Sleeve instead. I think that procedure would work best for me. :)
