Hello from the other side of the pond

Lisarn1
on 6/17/10 1:10 am - Raleigh, NC

Hi all
My name is Lisa, I had RNY 8 months ago. I generally frequent the main OH board, but do not always get to post frequently, mainly due to work demands. I LOVE the UK. My husband is originally from one of the Edinburgh suburbs. We try to visit family when we can, but sometimes that can be quite difficult.

RNY 10/19/09 - Revision to VSG 10/13/14 - Dr Paul Enochs

Kate -True Brit
on 6/17/10 3:32 am - UK

Lap Band on 04/23/06

Welcome! Not sure why but we have more members on here from the North of the UK, including Scotland than we do from elsewhere! Although I think the Scottish ones are from the Glasgow and Aberdeen areas not Edinburgh!

It's a very quiet board so far - not all that much wls done over here - but we make up in friendliness what we lack in numbers!

Kate

Highest 290, Banded - 248 Lowest 139 (too thin!). Comfort zone 155-165.

Happily banded since May 2006. Regain of 28lbs 2013-14. ALL GONE!

But some has returned! Up to 175, argh! Off we go again,

Lisarn1
on 6/17/10 3:43 am - Raleigh, NC

RNY on 10/19/09

He's actually from North Berwick, but I believe it is considered an outlying suburb. If I didn't have grown children & young grandchildren here in the States we would have already relocated to Edinburgh.

I think that it's wonderful that this site offers so much support to people from different parts of the world. I am a Registered Nurse (hence the rn after my name- not meaning Royal Navy LOL). I do telephonic health education with the public and I refer baritric patients and those thinking about WLS to this site all the time.

RNY 10/19/09 - Revision to VSG 10/13/14 - Dr Paul Enochs

Kate -True Brit
on 6/17/10 3:52 am - UK

Lap Band on 04/23/06

OH is an excellent site! Of course, like any other message boards, there is sometimes inaccurate info posted and we do get spats about surgery types...!

But, yes, I agree - a good place to come and learn from the experience of others!

Kate

Highest 290, Banded - 248 Lowest 139 (too thin!). Comfort zone 155-165.

Happily banded since May 2006. Regain of 28lbs 2013-14. ALL GONE!

But some has returned! Up to 175, argh! Off we go again,

Lisarn1
on 6/17/10 4:02 am - Raleigh, NC

RNY on 10/19/09

LOL I stay far, FARRR away from surgery arguments. They are pointless. I'd rather provide all available info and research, and then encourage people to make their decisions based on fact and what best suits their own personal lifestyle. I also encourage them to research WLS rather than gastric bypass or Lap Band. Most people are simply unaware of all the choices and how each tool works.

BTW I think that your posts on the main board are great. It helps dispel the misinformation and rumors that people have about Lap Band.

RNY 10/19/09 - Revision to VSG 10/13/14 - Dr Paul Enochs

Kate -True Brit
on 6/17/10 4:48 am - UK

Lap Band on 04/23/06

Thanks! I don't go there very often these days as I get so fed up with the arguments! But someone has to put forward the fact that the stats that get thrown out are often ludicrous! One poster (she has me blocked now because I asked her for her sources!) keeps on saying that the vast majority of bands are removed within 5 years. Never tells people that those stats include the old bands and also the ones implanted suing a now obsolete technique!

So i do get involved sometimes! But I NEVER diss any other surgery! They all have their place! And I so agree - people need to research all teh options.

Kate

Highest 290, Banded - 248 Lowest 139 (too thin!). Comfort zone 155-165.

Happily banded since May 2006. Regain of 28lbs 2013-14. ALL GONE!

But some has returned! Up to 175, argh! Off we go again,