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Topic: RE: ANyone know of a Doctor in Hampton Roads that will prescribe Phentermine?
Hi, I hate to burst your bubble, but no legitimate Dr.. is going to prescribe you phenterimine. It is speed, plain and simple and although you may lose weight short term, it will come back as soon as you stop taking it and most likely more than you lost. This has been proven in test after test. You were given a tool, it still works, you just have to go back to basics and use it. I know it sounds harsh but its true. The speed didn't work before the surgery and it's not going to work now, Talk to your nut and find out how to make your tool work for you again and give it a chance. Pam
Topic: RE: Dropping in for a hello
Hey Courtney, Great to hear from you. We really need a few of the the more experienced boarders to resurface and help out in getting it active again, without all of the drama of course. YOu have so much to offer the newbies and right now people are comiing to board and basicly being ignored because just a few of us are are resposding to their needs, and that advice is sometimes bias or not the best that could be given. Please help out and stick around.Thanks, Pam
Topic: RE: New to this
basically he told me that he didnt feel there would be enough of a weight loss for me with the band that i would benifit from. I will continue to do research though to determine which one I feel is right for me. However, I do take all advice into consideration. I a lot of my weight in my stomach. I like being active, I just can't wait to be able to do more things. I have a friend who has the band, she says she loves it and she is glad she made the decision to have the surgery. she tells me she feels so much better. I also have a friend who had the bypass and always has complications (this is more due to her not listening, at least that is what she tells me). I understand that it is difficult and a lot of people gain their weight back. Thanks again for talking with me
Topic: RE: New to this
lost 140 lbs
Extended TT 12/072009 Plastic Surgeon Mitchell Krieger
Interesting Why not the band? Do you carrry you weight in the upper gut? Most Doctors suggest the RNY in order to loose more weight and faster. In the end you need to decide which way you need to go. I have friends that have had all of the different surgeries and we all have to work at it.
It is hard and do understand. A high percentage of people gain the weight back. In the end it is about making life changes.
I have no regrets. I like being active and getting my life back. Too bad you are not closer to Fair Oaks Hospital They have the best program in the area. Interested if anyone has gone through the Spotslyvania Hospital.
Take care
It is hard and do understand. A high percentage of people gain the weight back. In the end it is about making life changes.
I have no regrets. I like being active and getting my life back. Too bad you are not closer to Fair Oaks Hospital They have the best program in the area. Interested if anyone has gone through the Spotslyvania Hospital.
Take care
lost 140 lbs
Extended TT 12/072009 Plastic Surgeon Mitchell Krieger
Topic: RE: New to this
I am from Bowling Green VA, I had my consultation with Dr. Halmi in the stafford office because it was closer than woodbridge. He told me that he didn't feel I would be happy with the band and that I would be happier with the sleeve. He definetly seems kind and understanding and he is very imformative. I think I am just scared because it is a big change and my family really dont seem to support me with the decision to have WLS ( i think it is because they don't like change and they tell me they know i can do it on my own because i have lost 64lbs before). My husband does support me though, he is with me all of the way. I find that I need structure in my life and a plan to follow and I didn't have that and that is why I gained it back. I feel that the surgery is the tool i need to succeed in my weight loss goals. Thank you so much for replying :)
Topic: RE: New to this
lost 140 lbs
Extended TT 12/072009 Plastic Surgeon Mitchell Krieger
I am 2.5 years out and am very happy with my vertical steeve gasterectomy. I feel for the most part very normal. Friends with RNY and Band seem to have show issues during eating. I have minor issues... Dry items I tend to sneeze, otherwise no one has any notice of me at a dinner table, All surgeries we do not eat and drink at the same time. The only comment I get now is when I eat out and order a regular meal and do not eat miuch of it.. People think I did not like my meal.
Please keep in mind all of these WLS's have their issues. They are only a tool. We all have to make like changes,
Not sure where in VA you live. Check out hospitals of Bariatric of excellance. They have support and informational meet the surgeons. Do you research .. It is not just about a good surgeon but a great team of nutrionists, anestestiologist and hospital care team.
Good luck and keep in touch
Please keep in mind all of these WLS's have their issues. They are only a tool. We all have to make like changes,
Not sure where in VA you live. Check out hospitals of Bariatric of excellance. They have support and informational meet the surgeons. Do you research .. It is not just about a good surgeon but a great team of nutrionists, anestestiologist and hospital care team.
Good luck and keep in touch
lost 140 lbs
Extended TT 12/072009 Plastic Surgeon Mitchell Krieger
Topic: New to this
I am new to this. I am thinking about having the Gastric Sleeve, but I am very nervous and not sure if I should do it. I was wondering if anyone out there could give me some tips or information about the gastric sleeve. Any information will be very helpful. Thank you :)
Topic: RE: FIRST TIMER
I am new to this site as well. I want to have WLS but I am very nervous. I am thinking about having the gastric sleeve. Any advice would be great!
Topic: RE: Sharing and success
lost 140 lbs
Extended TT 12/072009 Plastic Surgeon Mitchell Krieger
It is wonderful to active again ! I just saw my OBGYN yesterday and she was in shock. She was so worried about me 2 1/2 years ago.
Congratulations on your heard work! You should be so proud of yourself. Thank you for sharingg. Please keep in touch. We all need your inspiration !!
Congratulations on your heard work! You should be so proud of yourself. Thank you for sharingg. Please keep in touch. We all need your inspiration !!
lost 140 lbs
Extended TT 12/072009 Plastic Surgeon Mitchell Krieger
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on 3/31/11 12:36 am - Culpeper, VA
on 3/31/11 12:36 am - Culpeper, VA
Topic: RE: Sharing and success
At my high point I was 326.. I have lost 137 pounds so far and I'm still shrinking! I have gone from a very tight 28 pants to a comfy 14 and a 3 or 4x shirt to a comfy large.
I was getting to the point where I no longer wanted to do things. I didn't want to go out, I didn't want to shopping, I didn't want to play with my son. I was turning into a true couch potato. I knew I had to do something and my PCP actually suggested a lap band. I had looked into a gastric bypass before but it really scared me. All the surgery was terrifying to me. (No offense to those who have it, please!) I chose the lap band because there was no internal changes.. it was reversible if I had troubles. It put my mind at ease. I had a baby boy to care for and I wanted to make sure I didn't die on the table or shortly thereafter. I was OK with the longer weight loss period, so I did it! August 2007.
The surgery was easy, recovery was easy. My doctor had terrible follow up care, though. I left him and went three hours away to Dr Clark. Much better!!! My weight loss has been slow and steady. I could lose faster, but I'm still happy with my progress. I took a year off in 2008-9 when I was pregnant with my daughter and nursing her. I needed to gain some weight in order to feed her. I have adjusted my 3 year anniversary for my band to be this August because of it. I want to be at my doctor's goal of 170 by then. I'm only 17 pounds off, so it should be absolutely no problem!!
I want to keep losing once I reach his goal, I just want to figure out my next goal once I get to the first one! I would LOVE to be "normal BMI."
Since losing weight I have found that love to get out and go places again. I love to run and go for walks. It means nothing to just go walking in the city for the day with my daughter on my back in her backpack carrier. I feel like I have superpowers compared to slug I used to be! I am loving life!
I was getting to the point where I no longer wanted to do things. I didn't want to go out, I didn't want to shopping, I didn't want to play with my son. I was turning into a true couch potato. I knew I had to do something and my PCP actually suggested a lap band. I had looked into a gastric bypass before but it really scared me. All the surgery was terrifying to me. (No offense to those who have it, please!) I chose the lap band because there was no internal changes.. it was reversible if I had troubles. It put my mind at ease. I had a baby boy to care for and I wanted to make sure I didn't die on the table or shortly thereafter. I was OK with the longer weight loss period, so I did it! August 2007.
The surgery was easy, recovery was easy. My doctor had terrible follow up care, though. I left him and went three hours away to Dr Clark. Much better!!! My weight loss has been slow and steady. I could lose faster, but I'm still happy with my progress. I took a year off in 2008-9 when I was pregnant with my daughter and nursing her. I needed to gain some weight in order to feed her. I have adjusted my 3 year anniversary for my band to be this August because of it. I want to be at my doctor's goal of 170 by then. I'm only 17 pounds off, so it should be absolutely no problem!!
I want to keep losing once I reach his goal, I just want to figure out my next goal once I get to the first one! I would LOVE to be "normal BMI."
Since losing weight I have found that love to get out and go places again. I love to run and go for walks. It means nothing to just go walking in the city for the day with my daughter on my back in her backpack carrier. I feel like I have superpowers compared to slug I used to be! I am loving life!
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At goal!
lost 155 lbs, go me!
At goal!
lost 155 lbs, go me!
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