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FabBy50 .
on 12/27/09 1:24 am - Everett, WA
Topic: RE: Dr in Seattle area that will take a Mexico patient
Hi ladies!! And thank you so much for al of the well wishes. This has all happened so quickly, but I will be glad to have it behind me and quick! I will keep everyone posted on my progress!
Bernadette
Nicki H.
on 12/27/09 1:18 am - WA
Lap Band on 08/12/08 with
Topic: RE: Dr in Seattle area that will take a Mexico patient
Good luck to you!

I delivered 6 weeks early a 5lb 15oz lil boy:)  After spending 2 months on bed rest in the hospital and Mason spending 11 days in the NICU, we're both home and doing great!  Mason is getting bigger and gaining weight like he should.  Now it's my turn to lose this weight!  It's tough to get back on the band wagon...I CAN do this!

(deactivated member)
on 12/26/09 10:04 pm - Boca Raton, FL
Topic: Crossing Over to Transfer Addictions...VERY BAD TIME OF THE YEAR!
REMINDER....


http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/crossingtotransferaddictions/


Hi All,

There is a new OH Online Support Group. The above link will get you there.
It's called
Crossing Over to Transfer Addictions.

This group discusses the issue of transfer addictions (also known as cross addictions) after weight loss surgery. there are millions of people who have undergone gastric bypass who are now dealing with issues of addiction transfer.

For a number of people, giving up overeating leads to adoption of a new compulsion.

Addiction transfer occurs when someone is unable or unwilling to rely on one compulsion (for us, it was food) and so switches to a new compulsion (alcohol, drugs, sex, gambling, shopping, internet, porn, etc) due to not having dealt with the underlying issue behind the compulsion.


***Please feel free (and safe) to join and discuss any and/all issues you have regarding Transfer Addiction. ***

WE WILL SUPPORT EACH OTHER WITHOUT JUDGEMENT!


FabBy50 .
on 12/26/09 11:02 am - Everett, WA
Topic: RE: Dr in Seattle area that will take a Mexico patient
Hi All

I tried just about every surgeon I could find and did in fact find a few that would take me as a patient, with lots of money down. The least expensive one I could find wanted $8000. Since then I have gotten a diagnosis, my port has pulled away from the stomach wall. That is why all of the pain. I have sice scheduled surgery for this coming Wednesday! I'm going back to my original surgeon in Mexico, they are treating me well with the price too. So with all of my problems before this latest one I have decided to do a revision. So by Wednesday afternoon I will be a sleeve sister. I caqn't wait to have it done and over so that I can put this pain behind me and get on with my life.

Thanks for all of your replies!
Bernadette
Nicki H.
on 12/26/09 10:46 am - WA
Lap Band on 08/12/08 with
Topic: RE: Dr in Seattle area that will take a Mexico patient
Sorry for what you are going through.  I agree with another poster who said I would make your PCP give you a diagnosis before you go spend out of pocket monies when it may not be your band at all.  Sit on their front door steps if you need to to get them to get you an answer.

For Docs who will see us  Mexican bandersters....well it's not Seattle, but Dr. Neal in Olympia will see us...Here is their # 866-722-6363.

Good luck!

I delivered 6 weeks early a 5lb 15oz lil boy:)  After spending 2 months on bed rest in the hospital and Mason spending 11 days in the NICU, we're both home and doing great!  Mason is getting bigger and gaining weight like he should.  Now it's my turn to lose this weight!  It's tough to get back on the band wagon...I CAN do this!

Susan O.
on 12/26/09 6:00 am - Tacoma, WA
RNY on 06/27/07 with
Topic: Yes! TTNT Monday!
Hi Everyone!
   Yes, the Thru Thick N' Thin Support Group will meeting December 28th on our usual schedule of the 4th Monday of the month from 5:30-7:30 p.m.  
   See you all there!

 

Susan 

 www.obesityhelp.com/group/ttnt/

RNY 6/2007   120 pounds lost - GOAL!!

 

iammelissa
on 12/25/09 7:17 am - federal way, WA
Topic: RE: Dr. Griffin- plastics in Tacoma- anyone familiar?
170... wow!!!! congratulations that is amazing!!
the_new_Cyndi
on 12/24/09 3:16 pm - Puyallup, WA
Topic: RE: Dr. Griffin- plastics in Tacoma- anyone familiar?

Dr Griffin did my arm and breast lift last summer.....one year and 170lbs lost  post-op. I was very happy with the results!  Everyone in his office was great....even sent me a certificate for a free facial. 

Helen_Anne
on 12/24/09 4:10 am - Bremerton, WA
Topic: RE: Happy Holidays everyone
Merry Christmas to everyone!!!  And I hope 2010 brings us all good health and Happiness!!!


Helen

Consult W/Surgery W/Revision W/Goal W
332.5/302.6/231/200


jillianD
on 12/24/09 12:20 am - olympia, WA
RNY on 02/13/08 with
Topic: RE: Happy Holidays everyone
I am not posting as much either, LOL.  I wish you a happy holiday season!
Jilly  BR/BL  April 15, 2009!!

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