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White Dove
on 8/13/24 8:53 am - Warren, OH
Topic: RE: How can I effectively overcome bad habits and anxiety?

Weight comes down to the simple equation that the amount of calories you consume and burn determines how much you will weigh. In my many years of struggling with weight, I have had the best results with the new Weigh****chers program which is drastically different than the old one. Many people are having success with the diabetes drugs that are being prescribed for weight loss. You can also find mental and emotional support through Overeaters Anonymous.

Real life begins where your comfort zone ends

WoodCamilla
on 8/9/24 12:40 am
Topic: How can I effectively overcome bad habits and anxiety?

I've been struggling with bad habits and anxiety for a while and I'm looking for a natural and effective way to overcome these challenges. Traditional methods haven't worked well for me, and I'm interested in exploring alternative approaches that focus on mental and emotional wellness. Can you recommend any solutions that have proven results?

Batwingsman
on 8/8/24 10:12 pm, edited 8/8/24 10:14 pm - Garland, TX
Topic: The "Newest" Eating Disorder

Frank talk about the DS / "All I ever wanted to be was thin, like that Rolling Stones dude ... "

HW/461 LW/251 GW/189 CW/274 (yep, a DS semi-failure - it happens :-( )

hollykim
on 8/8/24 10:22 am - Nashville, TN
Revision on 03/18/15
Topic: RE: Surgeon references
On July 26, 2024 at 7:40 PM Pacific Time, Marybelleolson wrote:

In my pursuit of a band-to-something else revision I've come across two surgeons in the DFW area: Dr. Ayoola and Dr. Cribbins.
Is anyone familiar with either of these guys and what is your impression, good bad or otherwise? In my haste to have revisional surgery I don't want to just go with whoever can get me in the soonest, but who will help me achieve the best long term outcome.
thanks!

the surgeons on Thst list may have paid a fee to be included, as well.

 


          

 

catwoman7
on 8/6/24 5:56 am
RNY on 06/03/15
Topic: RE: Surgeon references

P.S. I just noticed there are no surgeons on here from the Mayo Clinic. That should tell you something.

RNY 06/03/15 by Michael Garren (Madison, WI)

HW: 373 SW: 316 GW: 150 LW: 138 CW: 163

catwoman7
on 8/6/24 5:54 am
RNY on 06/03/15
Topic: RE: Surgeon references

lists like this can get you started, but I wouldn't put 100% faith in it, There are surgeons who aren't going to be on here - maybe they don't know about the list (so they wouldn't know to self-nominate or their peers wouldn't know to nominate them), or maybe some organization puts the names on here and not all surgeons belong to the organization. Or do patients nominate surgeons for the list? How do people get their names on the list in the first place? We have no idea. I live in Wisconsin, and there are exactly zero surgeons listed on here from Wisconsin. I find that hard to believe, especially since my surgeon heads up the bariatric unit of a major university teaching hospital. I'm sure there are also some excellent surgeons in the Milwaukee area.

this is such a common and routine surgery these days that there are lots of surgeons who have been doing it for years - there are going to be lots of good surgeons whose names aren't on this list - and again, we don't even know how names end up on this list in the first place. I agree with White Dove in that talking to some of his patients might give you more info. How satisfied were they with their experience? Would they recommend their surgeon? If there were issues, how quickly did the surgeon respond and resolve the issue? Is there good follow up at their clinic?

RNY 06/03/15 by Michael Garren (Madison, WI)

HW: 373 SW: 316 GW: 150 LW: 138 CW: 163

julibel
on 8/2/24 12:38 pm, edited 8/5/24 7:06 pm
Topic: RE: Surgeon references

Me too. I'm also considering Dr. Cribbins, but unfortunately, I didn't find any information about him on https://www.bestbariatricsurgeons.com/. Do you think there's a reason why he is not on that list? It's a trustworthy resource, and I would honestly feel more confident seeing him listed there. When it comes to choosing a bariatric surgeon, it's essential to rely on reputable sources and comprehensive information. The absence of a surgeon from a trusted list can raise questions, but it doesn't necessarily mean the surgeon isn't qualified or skilled.
White Dove
on 7/27/24 9:11 am - Warren, OH
Topic: RE: Surgeon references

I would want to talk to their patients who were successful with their revisions several years after the revision.

Real life begins where your comfort zone ends

Marybelleolson
on 7/26/24 12:40 pm
Topic: Surgeon references

In my pursuit of a band-to-something else revision I've come across two surgeons in the DFW area: Dr. Ayoola and Dr. Cribbins.
Is anyone familiar with either of these guys and what is your impression, good bad or otherwise? In my haste to have revisional surgery I don't want to just go with whoever can get me in the soonest, but who will help me achieve the best long term outcome.
thanks!

ladygodiva1228
on 7/23/24 5:24 am - Putnam, CT
Revision on 02/04/15
Topic: RE: Lap Band Revision

I'm surprised your surgeon would do the sleeve after having a lapband. I had the band and due to erosion and other issues my surgeon would not revise anyone to the sleeve if they had the band. He found that those patients ended up having to be revised again to the bypass due to uncontrollable GERD. I personally wouldn't got with the sleeve after having the band just not a wise choice. Best of luck to you.

Dr. Sanchez Lapband 9/12/2003
hw305/revision w280/cw197/gw150

Revision from Lap Band to Bypass on 2/4/2015 by Dr. Pohl

    

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