Hi Brenda,

I am 6 1/2 months post op.  I had my surgery in Charleston with Dr. Shin.  I live in Raleigh Co. Good luck it may seem at first the 6 months pre op goes by slow, but it really does go fast. If you have any questions I will be more than happy to help.

Rhonda

Hi, I know its been awhile since you posted and I hope things are going better for you. I cant speak for everyone who has wls, but I think you'll find that most have this surgery to get healthy and live a long happy life. I guess there are some who get led astray. Your wife seems to me like one who did. She apparently made some new (not so good) friends. Im sorry you had to go thru all this with her. There are alot of people on here who have lost an incredible amount of weight and still very happily married. I really hope your in a better place now and your grandson is doing good. Hope to hear from you. This forum needs to be a little more active.

I had surgery 3-14-13, also through Winchester. Live in Romney and work in Jefferson Co

Get inspired this Saturday at the ObesityHelp regional one-day event in Falls Church, VA on Saturday, October 11^th
Fairview Park Marriott
3111 Fairview Park Drive
Falls Church, VA  22024  
1-703-849-9400

  Use code “Cardinal08” for discount tickets (or ask your OH support group leader for their code to get more savings!)    Join us Friday night for our Meet-n-Greet walk!  Walk begins at 7pm when we will meet in the lobby.  We will walk for approximately 30 minutes, then return to the hotel for coffee and introductions.  Share you before and after pics!    Hosted by Jackie Thodos Jackie Thodos is a Gastric bypass post-op, ObesityHelp Support Group Leader,.OH Support Group Coach and co-founder of Obesity Freedom. Since her surgery, she has been very committed to the Bariatric community, and helps people succeed everyday with her successful support group in Fredericksburg, VA and beyond .   **Special Breakout Session:  Donna Wilkenson of the DC Divas** Talk about a strong woman!  As the tight end for the region’s only female football league, Donna Wilkenson knows first hand what it means to stay focused on a long-term health goal.  Hear her inspiring story and learn her best tips for staying strong, keeping fit and building motivation no matter where you are starting from!   Saturday Speakers include:   Dr. George Bitar, Plastic Surgeon
Dr. George J. Bitar is an award-winning board certified plastic surgeon and medical director of the Bitar Cosmetic Surgery Institute with offices in Fairfax, Manassas and Vienna, Virginia.  FREE CONSULTATIONS AVAILABLE!   Dr. Osvaldo Anez, Bariatric Surgeon Over the past twenty years, Dr. Anez has been perfecting his technique for open RYGBP until he developed the mini incision open RYGBP. At the OBESITY SURGERY CENTER, Dr. Anez and his associates have performed over 4,000 mini-open RYGBP in the past 4 years with excellent results. FREE CONSULTATIONS AVAILABLE!   Dr. Merle Goldberg, Psychotherapist   Learn the tricks of CBT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and see how it can help you stay focused and on track with your weight loss maintenance. 

  Kathy Nickerson PhD, Relationship Expert Kathy will teach you how to keep communication with your spouse, family and friends strong before, during and after your weight loss surgery.  New information for long-term post-ops and those just considering surgery.  Don’t miss it.   Margaret Lilly, Stylist and Wardrobe Specialist Basics and Beyond – how to look good while losing.  Margaret Lilly will show us what works together well during your weight loss journey.  She’ll also share tips and secrets for creating a slimmer look with what you already own!
  Jeremy Gentles,  CSCS, Bariatric Exercise Physiologist What’s the best way to gain strength after WLS?  What about maintaining your weight loss?  Get all of your fitness questions answered with our fitness expert Jeremy!     

  Get inspired this Saturday at the ObesityHelp regional one-day event in Falls Church, VA on Saturday, October 11^th
Fairview Park Marriott
3111 Fairview Park Drive
Falls Church, VA  22024  
1-703-849-9400

  Use code “Cardinal08” for discount tickets (or ask your OH support group leader for their code to get more savings!)    Join us Friday night for our Meet-n-Greet walk!  Walk begins at 7pm when we will meet in the lobby.  We will walk for approximately 30 minutes, then return to the hotel for coffee and introductions.  Share you before and after pics!    Hosted by Jackie Thodos Jackie Thodos is a Gastric bypass post-op, ObesityHelp Support Group Leader,.OH Support Group Coach and co-founder of Obesity Freedom. Since her surgery, she has been very committed to the Bariatric community, and helps people succeed everyday with her successful support group in Fredericksburg, VA and beyond .   **Special Breakout Session:  Donna Wilkenson of the DC Divas** Talk about a strong woman!  As the tight end for the region’s only female football league, Donna Wilkenson knows first hand what it means to stay focused on a long-term health goal.  Hear her inspiring story and learn her best tips for staying strong, keeping fit and building motivation no matter where you are starting from!   Saturday Speakers include:   Dr. George Bitar, Plastic Surgeon
Dr. George J. Bitar is an award-winning board certified plastic surgeon and medical director of the Bitar Cosmetic Surgery Institute with offices in Fairfax, Manassas and Vienna, Virginia.  FREE CONSULTATIONS AVAILABLE!     Dr. Osvaldo Anez, Bariatric Surgeon Over the past twenty years, Dr. Anez has been perfecting his technique for open RYGBP until he developed the mini incision open RYGBP. At the OBESITY SURGERY CENTER, Dr. Anez and his associates have performed over 4,000 mini-open RYGBP in the past 4 years with excellent results. FREE CONSULTATIONS AVAILABLE!   Dr. Merle Goldberg, Psychotherapist   Learn the tricks of CBT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and see how it can help you stay focused and on track with your weight loss maintenance. 

  Kathy Nickerson, Relationship Expert Kathy will teach you how to keep communication with your spouse, family and friends strong before, during and after your weight loss surgery.  New information for long-term post-ops and those just considering surgery.  Don’t miss it.   Margaret Lilly, Stylist and Wardrobe Specialist Basics and Beyond – how to look good while losing.  Margaret Lilly will show us what works together well during your weight loss journey.  She’ll also share tips and secrets for creating a slimmer look with what you already own!
  Jeremy Gentles, CSCS, Bariatric Exercise Physiologist What’s the best way to gain strength after WLS?  What about maintaining your weight loss?  Get all of your fitness questions answered with our fitness expert Jeremy!