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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.
Please let me know if you're planning on coming, so I can get an accurate head count. If you're not, no need to let me know. You'll be missed, and hope to see you at the next one.
REASON: A few of you have mentioned you’d like to get together for a dinner. We can sit around, meet each other, share our trials and tribulations and maybe a few laughs. While we want to help each other lose, maybe we can also help each other gain … a new friend or two (or 5).
EVERYONE is invited to come. It doesn’t matter which operation you had, or even if you haven’t had a procedure yet, or maybe you’re just “thinking" about it !! COME and have a good time !!
If your apprehensive in attending, let me assure you – you will have a good time. There is NO JUDGING !! We are tolerant of each other’s decisions. In addition, if it means anything, the Food Police are banned from our gathering.
Each time we do this, I will try to “move" the location - since no one location will be convenient for everyone.
This time we’re in the “Central" section of the Garden State !!
Place: OMEGA DINER
Location: 1337 Route 1 South North Brunswick, NJ 08902
Time: 5:30 P.M. it is understandable that not everyone can arrive at this time, so come WHENEVER. We probably won’t order until 6:30 p.m.
Menu / Website: http://www.omegadiner.com/
I requested the Private room. They said they will try, but they we’d need at least 25 people for a true guarantee
In the meantime, for the “meeting newbies" here are some meeting request. I hope I don't offend anyone - it's not meant to be that. Just helpful.
(1) If you want a separate check, please let the server know prior to taking the orders. It’s a hassle to ask the server to do this later on. And some places won’t do this if the crowd is too numerous.
(2) Usually when we do a group meeting, I like to divide check by the total number of folks at the table, instead of trying to figure out who had what. (If someone brings more than one person, they multiple the total owed by the number of people they have). Now I understand if you only order a coffee and someone else has a Filet Mignon with a 5 lbs Lobster – then we can address that more diplomatically.
(3) Please bring CASH (unless you want a separate check). And please make sure you have an assortment of bills. It’s really difficult to make change when everyone brings only 20’s.
(4) Bring a CAMERA!! Even if you are like me and camera shy, you’ll still want to take some photos of the folks who are there. I don’t have one or I would.
(5) Bring “proof" of your former self. Nothing says “how far you have come" like older photos. Even if you lost only 1 pound, bring your “before" pictures (and at the last meeting we all agree we hate that word only. Be proud of any amount of weight you lost).
(6) Please feel free to post and link this on any other forum you peruse (ex. Lapband, Realize band, RNY, VBG, VSB, etc). The more the merrier !!
(7) Print your Obesity Help “Membership" card so we hand them out. If you don’t know how to do this, send me an personal message, and I will send you the instructions.
Remember this is a GROUP effort. Please feel free to add your suggestion and/or voice your opinion on any suggestion. AND NO HARD FEELING – this is meant to be a pleasant experience
For those who haven’t had the operation yet – you too are more the welcome to come. In fact, you are encouraged to come!! This would be a ‘true-life’ learning experience to see “life after the operation". You will be able to hear what our ups-and-downs are, and you are encouraged to ask as many questions as you want. Other “up-comers" have come, and found it interesting and educational.
Significant others and/or kids are also welcomed (however you may want to leave them behind so you can really enjoy yourself – it’s up to you)
Finally, please feel free to tell ANYONE you think may be interested, and since I cannot post on every board, feel free to copy and paste this on the boards you frequent.
If you'd like to email me directly, my email address is [email protected]
Tom
“Nothing I will ever eat will give me the feeling I get as when I lose weight” The views expressed are based on my own experiences - and should NOT BE FOLLOWED IN LIEU OF DOCTOR’S ADVICE/INSTRUCTIONS. Only your Doctor knows your condition, and make sure you talk to them before making any changes to your diet
I hope you are doing well.
I am in Northern NJ. Chester, NJ.
How are you feeling?
Perhaps someday in the future she will be at peace with her issues and can rejoin you in your life. I resolved a really hurtful issue with a once-dear friend that I mourned for 30 years. It was a very lovely sense of resolution and closure that I never expected to happen.
I hope that your weight loss is going well, that this is overall a positive and exciting adventure, and that you feel healthy and strong. Please drop me a line and let me know how you're doing, or better yet, lets try to see each other at an upcoming IGT!
hugs,
Linda
I lost a close friend since having my surgery. It really stinks, as she was one of the few IRL friends that knows about my surgery. She is also struggling with her weight and I don't think she could deal with what I was going through.
Best of luck in your journey.
Cielle
From a technical standpoint, i think he is amazing as a surgeon. I wasn't thrilled with his dietician so i went to Shannon at MMH. Got so much from her in one visit.
As long as i have a place to go (here) with you all... i will be fine.
Catherine
Catherine,
I have seen and/or heard wonderful things about Dr. Nusbaum. However if you feel abandoned, or have doubts, my advice is go to another Doctor. I don’t care if it’s bariatric; heart; nose; eye, or general – if you don’t feel comfortable with your Doctor, go to another.
This journey is a long and hard one, and success is dependent on the Doctor and their pre/after care. If feel you cannot talk to him BEFORE having this operation, how are you going to feel AFTER espeically if you have questions or issues.
Please, I don’t want to sway you away from Dr. Nusbaum. Again I’ve heard WONDERFUL things about him. But the bottom line is YOU!! YOU need to feel that your needs/questions are being acknowledged and met.
Good luck, and know we are here for you!!
Tom
“Nothing I will ever eat will give me the feeling I get as when I lose weight” The views expressed are based on my own experiences - and should NOT BE FOLLOWED IN LIEU OF DOCTOR’S ADVICE/INSTRUCTIONS. Only your Doctor knows your condition, and make sure you talk to them before making any changes to your diet
St PETERS ALUMNI
OF ADVANCED LAPAROSCOPIC SURGEONS MANY OF US STARTED OUR WEIGHT LOSS JOURNEY DUE TO DIABETES… HAVE YOU SEEN IMPROVEMENT OR RESOLUTION OF DIABETES DUE TO YOUR WEIGHT LOSS? PEOPLE ALWAYS SAY THEY WANT TO THANK THE DOCTORS FOR HELPING THEM TO LOOSE WEIGHT AND GETTING HEALTHY. DR BERTHA AND ST PETER’S HOSPITAL IS ASKING PATIENTS TO STEP OUT WITH THEM ON SATURDAY OCT 29, 2011 FOR A GREAT CAUSE… THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO HELP OTHERS AND TELL YOUR STORY! BY PARTICIPATING IN THE AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOC. WALKATHON: STEP OUT WALK TO STOP DIABETES JOIN TEAM: DR BERTHA SAT. OCTOBER 29TH , 2011 TD BANK BALLPARK BRIDGEWATER, NJ 1 OR 3 MILE WALK 5:00 PM CHECK-IN 6:30PM WALK BEGINS CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW AND JOIN DR BERTHA’S TEAM http://main.diabetes.org/centralnj THIS EVENT IS FAST APPROACHING SO DON’T HESITATE REGISTER NOW FOR QUESTIONS ABOUT TEAM BERTHA
EMAIL: Lisa Lapinski at Saint Peters [email protected] OR Pat Cameron at [email protected]
REASON: A few of you have mentioned you’d like to get together for a dinner. We can sit around, meet each other, share our trials and tribulations and maybe a few laughs. While we want to help each other lose, maybe we can also help each other gain … a new friend or two (or 5).
EVERYONE is invited to come. It doesn’t matter which operation you had, or even if you haven’t had a procedure yet, or maybe you’re just “thinking" about it !! COME and have a good time !!
If your apprehensive in attending, let me assure you – you will have a good time. There is NO JUDGING !! We are tolerant of each other’s decisions. In addition, if it means anything, the Food Police are banned from our gathering.
Each time we do this, I will try to “move" the location - since no one location will be convenient for everyone.
This time we’re in the “Central" section of the Garden State !!
Place: OMEGA DINER
Location: 1337 Route 1 South North Brunswick, NJ 08902
Time: 5:30 P.M. it is understandable that not everyone can arrive at this time, so come WHENEVER. We probably won’t order until 6:30 p.m.
Menu / Website: http://www.omegadiner.com/
I requested the Private room. They said they will try, but they we’d need at least 25 people for a true guarantee
In the meantime, for the “meeting newbies" here are some meeting request. I hope I don't offend anyone - it's not meant to be that. Just helpful.
(1) If you want a separate check, please let the server know prior to taking the orders. It’s a hassle to ask the server to do this later on. And some places won’t do this if the crowd is too numerous.
(2) Usually when we do a group meeting, I like to divide check by the total number of folks at the table, instead of trying to figure out who had what. (If someone brings more than one person, they multiple the total owed by the number of people they have). Now I understand if you only order a coffee and someone else has a Filet Mignon with a 5 lbs Lobster – then we can address that more diplomatically.
(3) Please bring CASH (unless you want a separate check). And please make sure you have an assortment of bills. It’s really difficult to make change when everyone brings only 20’s.
(4) Bring a CAMERA!! Even if you are like me and camera shy, you’ll still want to take some photos of the folks who are there. I don’t have one or I would.
(5) Bring “proof" of your former self. Nothing says “how far you have come" like older photos. Even if you lost only 1 pound, bring your “before" pictures (and at the last meeting we all agree we hate that word only. Be proud of any amount of weight you lost).
(6) Please feel free to post and link this on any other forum you peruse (ex. Lapband, Realize band, RNY, VBG, VSB, etc). The more the merrier !!
(7) Print your Obesity Help “Membership" card so we hand them out. If you don’t know how to do this, send me an personal message, and I will send you the instructions.
Remember this is a GROUP effort. Please feel free to add your suggestion and/or voice your opinion on any suggestion. AND NO HARD FEELING – this is meant to be a pleasant experience
For those who haven’t had the operation yet – you too are more the welcome to come. In fact, you are encouraged to come!! This would be a ‘true-life’ learning experience to see “life after the operation". You will be able to hear what our ups-and-downs are, and you are encouraged to ask as many questions as you want. Other “up-comers" have come, and found it interesting and educational.
Significant others and/or kids are also welcomed (however you may want to leave them behind so you can really enjoy yourself – it’s up to you)
Finally, please feel free to tell ANYONE you think may be interested, and since I cannot post on every board, feel free to copy and paste this on the boards you frequent.
If you'd like to email me directly, my email address is [email protected]
Tom
“Nothing I will ever eat will give me the feeling I get as when I lose weight” The views expressed are based on my own experiences - and should NOT BE FOLLOWED IN LIEU OF DOCTOR’S ADVICE/INSTRUCTIONS. Only your Doctor knows your condition, and make sure you talk to them before making any changes to your diet
To visit LIPO (Long Island Post Ops) bariatric support group website click here: www.liponation.org
"WLS is a journey, not a destination (don't get comfortable) ... it's a road that we must travel daily to succeed". Faith Thomas
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