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Tom Inge, MD
on 3/20/09 9:08 pm - DENVER, CO
Topic: SWLPT Support Group
Just a quick Congrats to our Surgical Weight Loss Program for Teens (SWLPT) support group leaders Payal and Kathy for an awesome turnout and very well attended support group last evening!

And to all the attendees.... Keep up the great work!
Have a great weekend....

Best wishes,

Thomas Inge, MD, PhD, Professor of Surgery and Pediatrics

Director, Adolescent Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (www.childrenscolorado.org/bariatric)

Principal Investigator, Teen-LABS (www.Teen-LABS.org)

Children's Hospital Colorado and University of Colorado, Denver

[email protected]

Executive Assistant:

Karen Warnock

Phone: (720) 777-3179

[email protected]

Tom Inge, MD
on 3/20/09 10:56 am - DENVER, CO
Topic: RE: Teen people
Hi RenB.....Don't I know you???

Glad to see you are "connected!"

Thomas Inge, MD, PhD, Professor of Surgery and Pediatrics

Director, Adolescent Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (www.childrenscolorado.org/bariatric)

Principal Investigator, Teen-LABS (www.Teen-LABS.org)

Children's Hospital Colorado and University of Colorado, Denver

[email protected]

Executive Assistant:

Karen Warnock

Phone: (720) 777-3179

[email protected]

Tom Inge, MD
on 3/20/09 10:54 am - DENVER, CO
Topic: RE: Under 18 and obese; am i alone?
Laura,
Excellent job.....keep up the good work!

Thomas Inge, MD, PhD, Professor of Surgery and Pediatrics

Director, Adolescent Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (www.childrenscolorado.org/bariatric)

Principal Investigator, Teen-LABS (www.Teen-LABS.org)

Children's Hospital Colorado and University of Colorado, Denver

[email protected]

Executive Assistant:

Karen Warnock

Phone: (720) 777-3179

[email protected]

Tom Inge, MD
on 3/20/09 10:51 am - DENVER, CO
Topic: RE: Under 18 and obese; am i alone?
Hi Courtney,
I think you are a wise teenager!
There are alot of reasons to look carefully at all the options that are out there for weight loss.
The VSG is very promising, but not alot of research results yet.

The surgeons who have done the most of these procedures in adults have had good results. The weight loss can be as good as the gastric bypass.

Please keep us informed of your progress, ok?

Warmest regards,
Dr. Inge

Thomas Inge, MD, PhD, Professor of Surgery and Pediatrics

Director, Adolescent Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (www.childrenscolorado.org/bariatric)

Principal Investigator, Teen-LABS (www.Teen-LABS.org)

Children's Hospital Colorado and University of Colorado, Denver

[email protected]

Executive Assistant:

Karen Warnock

Phone: (720) 777-3179

[email protected]

Tom Inge, MD
on 3/20/09 10:48 am - DENVER, CO
Topic: RE: Under 18 and obese; am i alone?
Hi April.....Sorry I have not been very good about replies lately.....if you have questions or would like more information just contact my assistant, Cassandra.

We have a support group that meets regularly and have some program information that she can send.

Warmest regards,
Dr. Inge

Thomas Inge, MD, PhD, Professor of Surgery and Pediatrics

Director, Adolescent Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (www.childrenscolorado.org/bariatric)

Principal Investigator, Teen-LABS (www.Teen-LABS.org)

Children's Hospital Colorado and University of Colorado, Denver

[email protected]

Executive Assistant:

Karen Warnock

Phone: (720) 777-3179

[email protected]

readyalready
on 3/18/09 2:40 am
Topic: RE: TEENS WHO HAD LAP BAND!!!!!
 ashley,

what is" bandster hell"???



just curious. 


im new to all of this and this is my first time on this site. thought i would have lost more by now. lost the first week and a half and that was it

im 27 and i had my surgery on jan 16, 2009 so far have lost like 5lbs and thats it... grr!! i had my first fill about 2 weeks ago. havent lost anything since.


Cfinch3911
on 3/9/09 5:06 am - jackson, TN
Topic: RE: Under 18 and obese; am i alone?
Hey.... I am soo excited I found this group! I am 18 and have been morbidly obese for awhile now. I know how everyone feels. I have recently decided that I am going to change. I had done the doctor supervised diets and did all the requirements for the lap band when I was 16 but I was denied by insurance for being a minor. I am 18 know and my insurance will not over anything that has to deal with weight loss.  I am actually having to finance my surgery on my own now. But having to pay for it is going to be soo much better that having to live like this anymore... I am having the VSG! for those of you that are leaving toward the bypass should research this procedure. I  was changed my mind! Well let me know if I can help or if you just want to talk! Hope you all well and will pray for everyone!


Courtney
RenB
on 2/26/09 1:25 am - Mason, OH
Topic: RE: Teen people

Well I'm looking for a penpal if you're interested! Ummm...just message me and I'll give you my email or myspace email : )

Hope 2 hear from you!!!

By the way CONGRATS on the 112!!!!

sabrina ales
on 2/25/09 2:17 pm - Modesto, CA
Topic: Teen people
Heyy kiddos.

Well i had my surgery September 30th 2008.
Lost 112 pounds so far.
Doing good. :)

But,I need some friends that had or is having
the surgery.
Mine just dont understand.

Feel free to message me on here or
Myspace.com/sabrinerz

ANYTHING :)


Soul Flower
on 2/9/09 3:07 am
Topic: Chronic Illness wls Support Group
What is Chronic Illness?
"A chronic illness is a condition that lasts a year or longer, limits activity, and may require ongoing care. More than 125 million Americans have at least one chronic condition, such as diabetes, cancer, glaucoma, heart disease, Fibromyalga, Multiple Sclerosis, and Lupus. Nearly half as many have more than one chronic condition."

Hello,
This group was specifically created for WLS candidates and post ops who like me face the unique challenges that living with a chronic illness may often present.  As individuals with a chronic illness, we face greater challenges that the typical mainstream weight loss surgery patient may not face.
Sometimes we feel left out of the loop as we read about others who are doing certain activities that we are no longer able to fully tolerate.  

You may find the group by clicking on groups in your index. Once at groups, type in the word Chronic Illness in the search box and the correct group will appear.
 
Thank you for your interest,
Obesity Help Support Group Leader.
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