Hello everyone! I realize there isn't much going on this forum, but I personally would like to meet other WLS patients out there no matter what type (DS, VSG, Lap Band or RNY).

I've been to one group meeting, but that was out in Scottsdale - a bit of a drive. Happened to be their smallest meeting to date. Was nice, but wasn't what I expected. I plan on heading out there again to try again, but was wondering if there were others out there that would like to meet other WLS patients?

I dont see any cirrent post on this site anymore ... How come ?

JEanna

Hi there,
  Congrats on getting a date, that's awesome!  I remember how excited I was when I got my surgery date.. it couldn't come fast enough!  I had RNY Gastric bypass in Jan of 2009.. best thing I have ever done.  I went from 365 to 303 on day of surgery, but I never made it to goal weight.  I am trying to deal with that, and am actually looking into possible Stomaphyx or something to reduce pouch or stoma size.  I think something is going on because sometimes i feel like i can eat way more than I should.  That being said, I would do this all over again in a heartbeat.  I have gone from a size 32W and barely being able to walk, to a 16W and able to outwalk my kids.  I wish you all the best :-)

Alyssa,
I hope things are moving along and your insurance company has approved.  Cigna had to pay $11K for my surgery.  Certainly I was headed for a stroke, heart attack, or many other things that would have cost them much more over time.  I really don't undertsand their thinking.
You asked andI posted some pictures so you can see my progress.  I have my 4 month apppointment tomorrow.  I will meet with the medical, nutrition, and exercise staff.
Hang in there.  I know we read many horror stories on this site but I have had no issues.  I follow the rules and attend the monthly support groups.
Stay well,
Ira

 Wow Ira- That is great! I am happy for you!  I am at a point where we are waiting for insurance to make a decision and my doctors office thinks there should be no issues. So I am sitting here on pins and needles waiting for approval.  If everything works out I will have surgery by end of July first of Aug.  I'd love to hear more and or see some pics.  They are encouraging for me.  
I do have a great doc here in town so thanks for the referral.  I actually had the same doc who did ny appendix.  I am happy that you are off all those pills. I take like 13 a day... ugh  I can't wait to get rid of some or all of them.

Hope to hear from you!


Alyssa