Congrats to u..... Ill be 5 yrs out this Oct. and my tool is still working I have to date lost 38 pounds from my last appointment to seeing my surgeon and 6 pounds in the past 2 weeks. I started at 410 and now at 169 my surgeon told me last week he never expected me to go past 200. Well I proved him wrong. My own personal goal was 175 but I have gone past that and Ill cont. to go as afr as it will let me. Keep up the good work...

Hi Donna!

I decided to go with Dr. Averbach at St. Agnes to do my revision. Dr. Halmi really wasnt pleased with my desire for a revision and wanted me to try diet pills. After throwing up for a week and going back for an unfill I was told by the PA that taking liquid out of the band was defeating the pupose. Ummm, I was barely keeping down yogurt!

I have no hard feelings toward Dr Halmi, even though Dr. Tran did my actual surgery. I could have worked on him a little harder, but I didnt want to feel like I had to talk someone into doing surgery. I was already feeling defeated walking in to discuss revision, so that didnt help any. I would still recommend people to him...just wouldnt recommend the band so much.

Anyway...I am having the RNY done on the 25th and Im SO excited.

So, Dr. Mo wants to remove the band...heal...then do the revision? I do see that alot especially if there is alot of scar tissue. I discussed this with Dr. Averbach and he said it was unlikely that I would need two surgeries, so Im keeping my fingers crossed.

Let me know how the endoscopy goes...Keep your chin up!

Hello Everyone!

I am new to this board thanks to Angel who said it was a great site to go and I must agree it seems like a great place!

I am getting the band on August 16th and I cant wait to start this change (although the protein is freaking me out b/c i cant find one that tastes decent, so any thoughts would be great)

Looking forward to chatting w/ people going through the same!

Erica

thanks gina!!  i'm thinking arlington hospital and bag fairfax b/c they do vsg at arlington and i think if i go rny i'll go with excellent program at gw.  wish there were support groups closer to me!!!  can't believe i'm the only one out here from deepest, darkest, within the beltway nova.  let's keep in touch!!! 

I have heard of wonderful things about Stephen Schechner, I know hers in va beach but the -number they have listed is not in service, l tried calling 757-497-3434..



 Anyone have a different number?