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11/11/2006 06:16 AM Amanda Ruggiero

I am a post-op patient, will be 4 weeks Monday. Date of surgery 10-16-06. 20lbs down. I had VBG. Very pleased with my experience... -- Amanda Ruggiero

11/06/2006 06:39 PM Tracy Hatchett

Wow...Russell you are an inspiration...Keep up the good work!!!! I am still waiting to meet with the Nutritionist and the Psych Doctor next week. I have my blood work done, so hopefully I can have my surgery some time early December -- Tracy Hatchett

10/24/2006 05:15 PM Russell Boulet

Six weeks ago, I had the bariatric surgery. Wow, what a change it makes. I am at 276 from a beginning weight of 316 and feel great. -- Russell Boulet

10/18/2006 06:00 PM Tracy Hatchett

HELLO, I AM HOPING TO HAVE LAP-BAND SURGERY SOME TIME WITHIN THE NEXT 2 MONTHS. I WOULD APPRECIATE ANY COMMENTS OR FEEDBACK THAT ANYONE CAN GIVE REGARDING THE SURGERY AND THE TIME IT TAKES FOR INSURANCE PROVIDERED TO APPROVE SURGERY. MY INSURANCE TYPE IS ANTHEM BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD. -- Tracy Hatchett

08/03/2006 04:57 PM Karen Lajoie

How do I go about posting my *journey* on this site? My surgery date is 08/07/2006...four days from now. I'm anxious, excited, nervous.....basically I just want it to be next Tuesday already! Karen -- Karen Lajoie

05/25/2006 06:16 PM Kim Pendleton

Still at 163. Had Surgery 9/3/04 BMI 28. Wish I could lose more. How is everyone else doing? -- Kim Pendleton

08/20/2005 11:47 PM Donna Matchett

Good evening. Well, I am now 1 day post-op from having my lap band placed. Everything went very smoothly. So far the worst part has been the prep of drinking that phosphosoda that made me gag more than once and the absolute lack of sleep you get the first night in the hospital. Today I am in a bit more pain that I was yesterday. I am home though and not on the same type of pain medication. I am sure it will get better each day. Just trying rest and follow the stage diet I am supposed to do. It is taking some adjustment but I will manage for sure. I will keep you posted with how things are going for me over the next few days. Take care!!! -- Donna Matchett

08/16/2005 02:41 PM Donna Matchett

Well, my surgery is scheduled for this Friday 8/19/05. I am starting to get a little nervous but SO excited too. I see this as the start of my new life....finally! I have been through all of the pre-op testing and requirements and things have gone rather smoothly. I feel like I am prepared for what is ahead and eager to start this path. I have chosen the Lap band and am looking forward to having this tool to help me get to my goal. Yes, losing the weight is going to be asthetically wonderful but more importantly I want to be healthier. I want to ride bikes with my children and do all the things that my larger size has kept me from for years. I want to prevent the heart disease/diabetes that runs in my family. With this tool and my commitment to the process...I believe this will be my new way of life. Watch for future postings. I think this is an important part of the process and helps others to make the right choice for them. Wish me luck!!!! -- Donna Matchett

08/08/2005 05:24 PM Kim Pendleton

Aug 2005 - Well I have now noticed that my restriction is pretty well gone after having the Gastric Bypass last Sept. 2004. I started out at 270 and am now 158. Can't seem to get any lower but am healthy for the first time. I am truly scared as now the tool is gone and it is up to me. Still have counseling which is helping. Just wanted to update. Kim Pendleton -- Kim Pendleton

05/25/2005 12:58 AM Nunie L

4/07/05 My friend and I decided to attend Dr. Valin's seminar. Someone in the audience asked if they started the process now, how soon could they have surgery. My friend and I were both surprised when the said May/June. We thought the process would be longer. -- Nunie L

05/23/2005 02:42 PM Kim Pendleton

Had my surgery 9/3/2005 and weighed in at 251 I am at160. I feel great and all my readings (blood work etc) have been exceptional. I am not losing at all now but am so happy with my life. I need to push and lose that last 20 pounds. It is really hard now. Just wanted to keep my friends up to date. -- Kim Pendleton

04/09/2005 11:47 PM Diane Geschimsky

hi everyone it is nice reading how everyone is doing . I had my surgery Dec 13, 2005. I was 294.5 at that point and now i am 215 things are going great for me and hope everyone keeps up the great work , -- Diane Geschimsky

03/21/2005 09:22 PM Kim Pendleton

Am now down to 163 and feel fantastic. What wonderful support so many of you are to me. Tracey you are doing fantastic. 40 pounds is great! My total is almost 100 pounds. This was the best decision I ever made. I am a new me. I will write soon as I have an appt. with Dr. V's office 3/24/05! -- Kim Pendleton

02/15/2005 06:26 PM Tracey DeMilo

Hi Everyone: Today is the 15th, day after Valentine's day, hope everyone had a nice one. I am down to 200 now, from 240, going a little slow, but I can deal with it as long as it keeps going. I really need to watch the things that I am eating because I feel like I am just eating anything, even the bad fried things that are no no's. Does anyone else have this problem? Thumbs up to Kim P for the tremendous loss!!! AWESOME!! -- Tracey DeMilo

02/10/2005 08:58 PM Ann Miller

Hi Everyone! Just wanted to update how I'm doing. I had the Open RNY in July '04 and have lost 100lbs! I have 70 lbs to go to get to my goal weight. It's getting a bit tougher now that I can eat more foods and some of the old cravings are coming back. I'm going to be enrolling in Chris's support group on the psychological aspects of eating-something I really need to learn more about! My cholesterol is 148, the lowest of my life (well...since I started having it tested). My iron is a bit low, so I have to take iron pills. The rest of my bloodwork came back fantastic! The supplements are working! I am no longer morbidly obese-when I started out I was SUPER obese! In fact, I no longer qualify for the surgery! I'm heading out this weekend to take advantage of sales to get some more new clothes-not too much though, I'm still dropping sizes! Good luck to all who are starting out on the journey to wellness....join us on Obestity Help...CT page...lots of us hang out there. Dr. Valin and his office crew are the best! I traveled from Norwich to have him as my doctor and I'm so glad I did....I'd have traveled across two states! -- Ann Miller

02/04/2005 05:44 AM Kim C

Hello, I am a patient of Dr. Barajas who is next door to Dr. Valin. This is such a wonderful group of doctors and I am so grateful to them and their staff for what they have done for me. I am one month post op and have had the gastric bypass laporscopic and I have lost 36lbs so far, this is such a miracle for me. Its been so long since I can say I am losing. Thank you so much to everyone at this surgical group you are all wonderful. Especially Dr. Barajas and Gloria. -- Kim C

01/31/2005 06:31 PM Kim Pendleton

Hi All - Iwanted to share my first PCP visit since I was diagnosed with Diabetes March 2004. I went today 1/31/2005 and this was my experience. My reading in March 2004 were as follows: Blood Sugar 320 Triglycerides 2000 (no I didn't make an error with the zeros Cholesterol 445 Weight 260 After my visit today and my bloodwork of the last three months (Nov, Dec, Jan 2005) Blood Sugar 73 Triglycerides 150 Cholesterol 157 Weight 175 No medications needed. I am on cloud 9. I am the happiest girl in the WORLD!!" -- Kim Pendleton

01/29/2005 08:36 PM Marie Shields

Hi there peeps! I am on the losing side and I want to thank all of you who have sent in your congrats and caring wishes. I want to wish you all the best and hope it goes as well or is going well. Again thoughts and prayers with you all! Cheers to a new life!! -- Marie Shields

01/22/2005 09:17 PM Yolanda Pharr

hate to be a bother, but is there anyone that has had the lap band surgery. if so would u please get in touch with me. everyone on the board seems to have had gastric. i just have a couple of questions -- Yolanda Pharr

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