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Topic: Support near Richmond, VA?
Hi everyone! Anyone from or near the Richmond area. I moved from DC and am looking for a support group in the area. I am about 7 years post-op, but think it may be a good idea for me to attend a couple, just to focus.
Thanks!
Erika
Thanks!
Erika
Starting weight, 379lbs
Current weight, 175lbs, lowest weight 155lbs
Gastric Bypass: January 4, 2004
Lower body lift: January 2005
Arm and Breast Life: October 2005
Current weight, 175lbs, lowest weight 155lbs
Gastric Bypass: January 4, 2004
Lower body lift: January 2005
Arm and Breast Life: October 2005
Topic: Hello from Richmond! New to site
Hello everyone! This is my first post to this group. I was on this site a number of years ago, as I planned for and had my initial surgery. I did really well after my surgery and lost over 200lbs, and had 2 reconstructive surgeries. Life has been great, too great I suppose, and old habits snuck back a bit.
As a result, I am back here, getting back to the basics of what helped me be successful in past years. It is hard to believe that my surgery was 7 years ago!
About two weeks ago, I got back to the right things, water, exercise and high protein. I came back to this site to find accountibility and motivation. I look forward to meeting many of you and feel confident that I will lose this pesky 20lbs or so!
:)
Erika
As a result, I am back here, getting back to the basics of what helped me be successful in past years. It is hard to believe that my surgery was 7 years ago!
About two weeks ago, I got back to the right things, water, exercise and high protein. I came back to this site to find accountibility and motivation. I look forward to meeting many of you and feel confident that I will lose this pesky 20lbs or so!
:)
Erika
Starting weight, 379lbs
Current weight, 175lbs, lowest weight 155lbs
Gastric Bypass: January 4, 2004
Lower body lift: January 2005
Arm and Breast Life: October 2005
Current weight, 175lbs, lowest weight 155lbs
Gastric Bypass: January 4, 2004
Lower body lift: January 2005
Arm and Breast Life: October 2005
Topic: RE: APPROVED FOR BPD/DS
Sudan won't do an RNY to DS revision. He will only revise to ERNY, which will not help you. Have you contacted Dr. Elariny in northern VA?
Topic: RE: Hi I'm New! -Hampton Roads Area-
Hi and welcome!
Make sure you research ALL of your WLS options, including the DS. Your surgeon's group does not do the DS, so do some independent research on it before making your official decision. (I say independent because if your surgeon doesn't do it, you're not likely to get accurate or unbiased information on it.)
I traveled from Yorktown VA to Durham NC for the DS. If you want to know why or any info on the procedure, my surgeon, etc. feel free to ask! :)
Good luck to you with whatever procedure you choose!
Make sure you research ALL of your WLS options, including the DS. Your surgeon's group does not do the DS, so do some independent research on it before making your official decision. (I say independent because if your surgeon doesn't do it, you're not likely to get accurate or unbiased information on it.)
I traveled from Yorktown VA to Durham NC for the DS. If you want to know why or any info on the procedure, my surgeon, etc. feel free to ask! :)
Good luck to you with whatever procedure you choose!
Topic: RE: The hardest part- the pre op diet
I wish you luck Jack!! My process seemed to FLY by. I had surgery Monday- and good news to be.... wasn't half as bad as I thought. :D
Topic: RE: The hardest part- the pre op diet
I'm very excited for you! I just had my first consult. I will hopefully have surgery by February 2012.
Topic: Will be movig to Fort Lee, VA
Hello All,
I currently live at Fort Campbell, KY. I had the RNY March 8th 2011. I am looking for a support group meeting to attend that is local. Any help on this subject would be greatly appreciated. We ill be there Mid-December 2011. Thank You!
I currently live at Fort Campbell, KY. I had the RNY March 8th 2011. I am looking for a support group meeting to attend that is local. Any help on this subject would be greatly appreciated. We ill be there Mid-December 2011. Thank You!
Topic: xp- Anyone in the DMV with United Healthcare through Medicaid?
Hi everyone!!
Looking to help a friend out in need of WLS. She has United Healthcare through Medicaid.
Anyone with any experience with surgeons who take this insurance?
Thanks for your help!!
Looking to help a friend out in need of WLS. She has United Healthcare through Medicaid.
Anyone with any experience with surgeons who take this insurance?
Thanks for your help!!
Banded Feb 23, 2009 / Revision to RNY Aug 25, 2010 
Topic: RE: I need clothes! Northern VA Thrift Stores or Clothing Exchanges??!
There's also the Salvation Army on Little River Turnpike! Congrats, isn't it a great feeling?
I think the next best thing to solving a probem is finding some humor in it. -Frank A. Clark
We have no say over the hand dealt us in life, but we do have a lot of control over how this hand is played. We are responsible for bringing out the meaning of our own lives in each moment that we live. Remember each moment happens only once and can never be retrieved again. -Roberta Andersen
Topic: I need clothes! Northern VA Thrift Stores or Clothing Exchanges??!
I do not have much that fits me and that I can wear to work. I have bought a few items and they are now also to big! This is a good thing and I am thrilled. No complaints. I just want to locate a nice thrift store and clothing exchange resource in the Northern Va area. Anyone have any ideas? A friend mentioned Goodwill on Glebe Rd in Arlington. Anyone else been there? I no longer fit Lane Bryant clothing very well most stuff is to loose so I am now in the regular women sizes and I feel so blessed and healthy. Thank you WLS!
Donna
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