Scottsdale Shea

all of Dr Blackstones pts  receive a spa treatment.  It was awesome too..  the only thing better was the first shower after surgery..

Hey all, I don't post here on the AZ forum but I thought I'd post today. Yeah, I have a question for locals, but thought I'd give an update on me too!

My question.... I need to purchase a twin bed and have them deliver. Mattress, box-springs, frame (not fancy).... any suggestions on good places to shop for something inexpensive....west valley?

So.... with my question out of the way, I wanted to update on me

I came to OH when I weighed 350 lbs, wore a size 28 *tight* top and bottom, size 10 1/2 ring, shoe size 8 1/2 wide, BMI of 60, High Blood Pressure, GERD.

After my 6 month supervised diet, Dr. Juarez performed RNY on me just under three years ago.

Now I weigh 146 lbs, wear a size 8 pants and medium top, size 5 1/2 ring, shoe size is 7 narrow, BMI of 25, no health problems whatsoever.

I DO dump, and didn't want to, and hate that I do. But other than dumping, I very much feel like a normal human being.

I am needing a twin bed because unfortunately the weight loss has resulted in an intractible pain in my ****yx that has not responded to treatment of any kind. I met with Dr. Paul Gause in Scottsdale on Thursday, and on March 9th, he'll be doing a ****ygectomy on me. For three weeks, at least, I'll be totally immobile. I won't be able to sit for three months to a year, so we're replacing my recliner in the living room with a twin sized bed, so I won't be stuck in my bedroom 24/7.

Not sure how many people here remember me, but thought I'd visit!

Sorry for the delay in response.  Our Friday night meeting is tonight so if you aren't working, come and join us!  Sonoran Life Solutions head LPC is the leader, Val Girod.  She has her own experience and life journey to share which is how the support group got started. 

Hope to see you!
Nicole

Sonoran Life Solutions
13460 N. 94th Dr. K-3
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623) 974-3333

Hi everyone! I am finally taking the plunge. I'm a 41 yr old mother of 4 and married to a physician that has been both my supporter & nay say-er. We attended Dr. Blackstone's seminar about 3 yrs ago but stalled on the follow through. My husband would often hear about the problems/complications of the lap band while @ work. He got nervous and backed off the idea of my having surgery. I am hoping & praying that complications will not arise if I am a compliant patient and follow the program to a "T" IE not cheat. I am really interested in reading and seeing how the long timers are doing. My hubby has seen his share of lap band folks who completely "fell off the wagon," again I have to believe this is the exception & not the norm!

I can't wait to be able to get some weight off so I can exercise pain free & with ease for once! It will be great to also be more active w/ my kiddos. They are 8,7,5 & 31/2 yr old...I hate that I can't play w/ them the way I want. I will also look forward to getting rid of my back, knee & ankle pains from having to support too much weight.

Well I can only assume that what i have said is common so I'll stop now & go read other posts! I look forward to getting to know others!
Take care
Be well
Suz :)

Yup...the bariatric practice includes two spa treatments while in the hospital following your surgery.  It seemed very chi chi Scottsdale but it was truly lovely and appreciated. 



Rebecca