Standout from the negative influences and make your positive difference heard throughout the universe. Your attitude is contagious. Allow your self to be an inspirational spotlight. Validate your impact through love, respect and the positive actions you practice everyday!--Chris Fargiano

I agree with Father Don.  I had interviewed 4 surgeons over a 2 year period before deciding on the gastric bypass surgery.  If there is a way to cheat anything, I will attempt it at some point as I have with many many many diets.  With as much weight as you state you need to lose, do not go with the band.  The slow weight loss will frustrate you and you need faster immediate relief from this bondage.  I am 5 years out, have experienced some weight regain and I know that the surgery is only the beginning.  You cannot think of it as the ultimate cure and as Fr. Don states, get a counselor/therapist now.  Do not rely on any surgeon's office to provide you with the post-op care you will require.  They often behave like new car salesmen, after the sale you are no longer their priority.  I have this situation currently with my surgeon's office and I've been frequently told this in specific terms at post op meetings (to my horror!!).  You are making the right decision to pursue this for you at this rate.  I have no regrets other than possibly choosing a different staff for my post-op maintenance.  Connect with as many post-ops as possible for advice and reassurance.  While your fears are warranted, if you don't do this, you will have more to be fearful of.  It is worth the risk.  I'd be happy to answer any question from my personal journey with you.  Please feel free to msg me at any time.  Good luck to you!!  Be proud of yourself for having considered this solution to get you on your way.

 “If you live each day as if it were your last, then when your last day arrives you will have no regrets. Your life will have been a masterpiece; you will have lived life the best way it can be lived - one moment at a time with grace and appreciation." -Richard Carlson

 During challenging times, you are always better served to expect that it will all be resolved quickly and with the happy results you desire. Trust that what seems horrible may not be as bad if you let the prevailing guidance of those *****main calm lead your thoughts to places of accomplishments. Success awaits the right attitude!--Jim Fargiano

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UPDATE:

UNFORTUNATELY, THE FASHION DESIGNER CONNECTION HAS NOT COME TOGETHER. THERE WERE TOO MANY EXPENSES ATTACHED TO IT, SO WE WILL HAVE THE REGULAR TYPE FASHION SHOW. YOU STILL SEND IN YOUR BEFORE/AFTER PHOTOS, NAME, SURGEON, SURGERY TYPE AND (OPTIONAL) WEIGHT LOST. BRING YOUR OWN OUTFIT TO DO THE CATWALK AND BE PHOTOGRAPHED IN!


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***Just to clear up some confusion we have going on...Don and Kimberly St. Denis are working on the fashion show together. They both can receive your photos and short blurb about yourself.

Thanks to each of these leaders for helping out, since OH is across the country from Long Island!