FeliciaLevy75

I posted this in the Vegas section because the surgeon is in Las Vegas, though I guess I could have also posted it under Doctors or Before and After.... anyway, I am working with my doc on some advertising and PR, and this is (in addition to some newsletter stuff), the first of it. I love sharing, and can hardly believe that the "before" pic is me! Check it out, I am so excited! AND I have lost another 10 or so since it was filmed, and hope to lose about 30-40 more! YouTube - LVGBIpatients's Channel

We were missing a few people, but we still had a good turnout! Thanks to all who came (see photo, a better one is on my comp at home and will be posted later): Left to Right: Me, MajorSam and her mom, Judy, Steve and Cassy I'll be posting a new date within the next couple of days, so keep an eye out! Margy - I received a message saying you were coming (when I lost my phone, I lost your number, and you didn't leave it), but didn't see you. I hope all is well! Felicia

Hi Leona! Not sure you can miss our group but, just in case, I can tell you I will be wearing a black and silver scarf. I will also PM to you my cell number. Hope to see you there! Felicia

** Bump ** Just getting this bumped up before the weekend gets crazy! See you all on Sunday! Feel free to reply or PM me (or, if you already have my number, text me), IM me, whatever, if you want to add your name to the list or if you have any questions! Felicia

** IMPORTANT NOTE: FIREFLY DOES NOT SPLIT CHECKS ** Please bring cash and we will split the bill up ourselves. ~+~+~+~+~+~+~+~+~+~ ATTENDING (Updated): Felicia Judy Cassy + Steve Margy George Tom MajorSam + Mom Jason?

ATTENDING (Updated): Felicia Judy Cassy + Steve Margy George Tom Jason?

If you have insurance that covers any of it, check out Dr's Atkinson and Soong of the Gastric Band Institute/Surgical Weight Control Center of Nevada. Their # is 702-313-8446. I know a few people who have moved their after-care (fills, etc.) to them after being banded somewhere else. The staff is great and the doctors are involved in your success! It's a great practice!

I was banded in May and have - so far - lost 110lbs. I am a patient of Dr. Soong (same office as Atkinson). I attended my first support group meeting only recently and found it to be a double-edged sword... good points and not-so-good points. But, I understand that not everyone has the same experience or outlook, though, so I was very interested in listening to people talk about their successes, their trials, and their tips for staying on track. Also, if you are interested, there is a growing group of us who meet for lunch once or more a month to talk about how we're doing, what we've been through, and just generally socialize with people going through what we are going through. We're quite diverse, with a broad age range of men and women, so we cover most of the bases. The irony is that we meet over food, we all get that, but it's a very relaxed, supportive, and fun way to remember that we still can go out and do this if our heads are on straight. Newcomers are welcome - in fact, encouraged - and we would love to have you all join us this Sunday. Just post to the thread (link below) and let us know if you will be joining us. The more the merrier! http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f49/las-vegas-meetup-sunday-february-15-1pm-86407/ Welcome to the board, the lap band lifestyle, and good luck to you! Let me know if you have any questions, I always enjoy meeting new people going through this. Felicia