New Member

Hello,

New to the OH boards...live in Providence.  Have been considering WLS for 5+ years.  When I lived in Ohio, I was almost to surgery (Barix Clinics) and decided to wait it out.  Now, am back in the space where I def need some medical/surgical intervention.

Am planning on attending the info night next Wednesday at The Miriam (Dr. Vithiananthan), then hit up RIH and RWMC the following month.  

Hope to meet some of you around sometime.

Andrew

Welcome, Andrew!

This is a friendly bunch of people here.  Hope to see you posting often.  Ask whatever questions you have, and don't be afraid to chime in often!

Yes, Welcome Andrew!!

Jump in, ask questions, we don't bite...well, some of us nibble but we won't if you don't like that kinda thing!! 

I'm relatively new here, as well, but the support is great and the support groups are incredible!  I learn so much at each of them.

~kelly jo

Hi Andrew-
I just became an OH member three days ago. Everyone has been great and the information has been helpful. Usually, I do not go on the computer too much because I am on it all day at work. But this website, I do look forward now to check in with others.m

I just had my first visit with Dr. Giovanni. She was great. She says I am a great candidate for the lap band. So I just have to finish a few more tests on my checklist and hopefully my insurance will say yes to the approval. I see my regular MD on Monday. I am going to make sure he writes a very detailed report for them.

Good luck.

 Welcome!  I think you will find this group to be very helpful and supportive as I have.  

welcome aboard.... anything we can help you with just shout it out...
good luck to you and your decision to change your life.
i am 2 weeks post op, and already losing weight, and gaining my life back...

take good care

linda

ps: your new nickname could be stud muffin....

Andrew ~ Hello and welcome to the RI Forum.  Can tell you this is a super amazing group of people with all kinds of information and support.  I've learned so much from them.  Hope all goes well at the informational meetings, it'll be a good means for you to start getting introduced to surgeons and the various programs.  There's also support groups held at all three of the hospitals and those who attend are at all different stages of the WLS journey.  Might be another way for you to get some information and to meet many of us here on OH.  Look forward to seeing you there.
Wishes of wellness to you!
~ Sandy

Hello

Welcome to the board, you definately came to a warm & friendly board.  I've had the band and RNY, feel free to email me anytime and look forward to meeting you at a support group.

Welcome Andrew!  Sounds like your on the right track with investigating your options.  Glad to have you aboard!  This really is a great group.  Very inspirational.    Hope to hear more from you!!  Eldy

PS    i like linda's choice of new nickname for you!! 

Thanks to everyone for their kind and warm welcome....It's quite a change from what I experience on a daily basis at work - (I am a nurse and some healthcare personnel can well... just be a bit insensitive at times - imagine that!)

Regardless, I am hoping to learn more about the various options.  Due to some underlying health conditions, like an autoimmune disorder and being on steroids, I know that i am probably not eligible for Lap Band - something to do wtih the erosion of the band, etc.  But being a nurse, I want to be fully informed about all my possible options, surgeries, pre-and post-care, and all that happy jazz....and I guess sometime sbeing a nurse and wanting to know all these things can make decisions even more difficult.

Anyway, thanks again for the comments and well wishes, and new nicknames (although that one is hard to swallow).... grin

Andrew