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wharffrat
on 8/22/12 2:23 pm - NJ
Topic: Morris County Support Group
Gastric Band Support Group Meeting
DATE: Wednesday, August 22, 2012
TIME: 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Topic: Essentials for a Summer of Success!

Reminder: Please come with your walking shoes!! we will have some physical activity FIRST!! (If the weather is cool enough) then reconvene in the meeting room to discuss the monthly topic.

LOCATION:
HOLIDAY INN -MT. OLIVE
1000 INTERNATIONAL DRIVE
BUDD LAKE, NJ 07828

There is another group at this location for other WLS at the same time....
341lbs start journey weight / 325 lbs surgery day weight    
Realize Band Surgery preformed on  6/1/2011
My sharing here on OH is from my own experience, strength, & hope.  I am not a medical professional.  Doctors and medical professional know best and their directions should be followed.

DrMichaelSakowitz
on 8/13/12 4:12 am
Topic: Must Reads
Hi Gang,

I'd like to compile a list of books that people have found helpfull to give to prospective weight loss surgery patients.

What book has made your journey easier?

Thanks,

Dr Mike
Michael L. Sakowitz, Ph.D. is a psychologist (NJ 35SI00148700) and member of ObesityHelp's Mental Health Board.  By posting, he makes no promises, guarantees, representations, or warranties, expressed or implied, and assumes no duty or liability with regard to the information contained herein.  This post is not intended to diagnose or treat any physical or mental condition.  No professional services are being rendered and nothing is intended to provide such services or advice of any kind.  No website or informational post can take the place of seeking professional help.  If you need professional help of any kind, please seek the services of a professional or dial 911.
ktbar
on 8/12/12 12:46 pm - OH
Topic: RE: MEDICAID AND MEDICARE SURGEONS LIST!
Kettering Bariatrics in Miamisburg, OH (near Dayton)
, accepts Medicare and Medicaid for bariatrics.
njhanibal
on 8/11/12 4:44 am - Hightstown, NJ
VSG on 06/13/12
Topic: RE: MERCER COUNTY
eastern end of mercer county,, (mercer county park thru east windsor)
                                
njhanibal
on 8/11/12 4:40 am - Hightstown, NJ
VSG on 06/13/12
Topic: MERCER COUNTY

any walking groups in mercer county??

                                
njhanibal
on 8/11/12 4:19 am - Hightstown, NJ
VSG on 06/13/12
Topic: RE: hello! new here!
No need to ru**** Joe. Get used to your body changes, then start walking in fresh outdoor air, to build up stamina. Congrats & welcome..............
                                
abrannume
on 8/8/12 3:50 am - willingboro, NJ
RNY on 04/04/12
Topic: RE: hiatal hernia and gastric sleeve
I actually went to Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, down town Philly.

        

njsonja
on 8/8/12 2:28 am
Topic: RE: hiatal hernia and gastric sleeve
mine would cover for the hh but not the gastric which is why i'm looking to see if it's possible to have it done my way and who would do it in nj?

thanks,

sonja
abrannume
on 8/7/12 12:26 am - willingboro, NJ
RNY on 04/04/12
Topic: Looking for a workout buddy

looking for someone in the Burlington area to work out with.  Perferably in the evenings after 5 pm. 

        

abrannume
on 8/7/12 12:24 am - willingboro, NJ
RNY on 04/04/12
Topic: RE: hiatal hernia and gastric sleeve
Yes they were both mostly covered, but you always have some out of pocket expenses.  So they weren't 100% covered.

        

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