georgebals

dear pg, Your christian's invented terrorism in North America. Your people murdered & raped. Unified, your wack! Connecticut where you bang your bible, was one of the original killing fields. God is coming for you & he is pissed. Thank you for promoting prostitution, your the best!:thumbup::scared2:

Dear Confused, Just to tell you how different each Doctor & clinic are. I gained weight pre-op. The day before surgery I was allowed to have a last supper. Mine was prime rib. On Jan. 15th, 2008. Liqiuds of broth & jello for 20 days. Then, eggs & solids & back to what is now normal. I can eat anything. I still have my prime rib, but less than a 4 ozs. Only 3 meals a day. I battle & usually beat the hunger monsters each night. Follow your own Doctors advice. Now is the time & place for you & your new band to go where you have not been before. It is a lot of fun for me!:tt2::thumbup::crying: Hasta Pronto, George

Dr. Atkinson preformed my WLS with Dr. Soong. This was at North Vista Hospital in North Las Vegas, on 1/15/08. The nurse's explained to me that either Doctor might have preformed my surgery- Dr. Atkinson is the one who signed my admitting sheet with Brian Grace. Dr. Segura was working with the clinic ( Sugical Weight Control Center, SWCC ). She did my pre-op eval. She held a very great group meetings at SWCC. She holds great WLS meetings now in Summerlin. SWCC at Meadows holds 2 support groups a month for banders & 1 for by-pass. I have a couple more places that I use for support. I have lost over 143 pounds & have not had a fill yet. If I decide to get a fill Brian said there will be no charge to me. Melissa would be the one to do my fills if needed. My out of pocket expences have been less than $2,500.00 with medicare. I have attened seminars of the 2 new Doctors in town. I got lucky in my choice of clinics. After care is what I make of it & it's been great. Hasta Pronto, George:thumbup::tt2::thumbup: P.S. Las Vegas is the fattest city in U.S. Many,many tons have been lost through SWCC

Today is my 1y.o. band day. Lost #140 I started looking into WLS about 11 years ago. Band was not an option in U.S. then. By-pass was different then today. I became disabled and retired from working 6 ago years. I moved here from Alaska to have spine fusion surgery. I think its was 80% that Social Security Disability covers. I had my orthopedic surgeon refer me to a band clinic(SWCC). Brian told me,my after care would be free. I was trying to get new people to (support) group at SWCC. Dr. Segura has helped me alot pre-op & post-op. She is in a the best position to tell you what you want to know about Dr. Atkinson. Her e-mail is ksegura637@hotmail.com She also has a group. I'm the newest post-op there. I hope this helps & this is what you wanted to know. Wish you the best of luck. Hasta Pronto, George:thumbup::thumbup:

Sorry to hear your band has to go. If I needed mine removed I would have Dr. Atkinson do it. He is a lap-band proctor & can install realize. I think he has the most experience with weight loss surgery in Nevada. Dr. Soong is the 1st bariatric Dr. that I've heard say that the band can be removed. If your in the area Brian Grace, PA-C, will lead a support group meeting tonight at 6 P.M. Meadows Lane Office. Good Luck, Hasta Pronto, George:thumbup::thumbup:

Dear Sue, Thank You! You are doing very well. Yes brand new! I like that. Hasta Pronto, George:thumbup::thumbup:

1 year out! 140 pounds lost & gone forever! 1/15 bandday! Hasta Pronto, George:thumbup::thumbup:

Can't type to well. If you come to group meeting 1/15 @ 6PM SWCC I'll give you a copy. 1. 3 meals daily 2. 4 ozs. only 3. solid foods 4. no carbonated bevs 5. 30 min. per meal 6Don't eat while doing anything else 7. liquids only 1/2 hour before & after meal 8. your in control of your weight 9. renew your commitment every day. I wish you the best of luck. Hasta Pronto, George:thumbup::laugh::thumbup:

Thanx, Felicia. I am really trying to knock off a few more pounds for my 1 year band day. I'm having a blast swimming & hiking. Mostly Death Valley, also Red Rocks, Zion + Valley of Fire. I came into town for the Wed. night meeting. I'll catch up with all in Feb. Hasta Pronto, George:thumbup::laugh::thumbup:

Yes, you should speak. Be honest. You do not have to go into detail. Aim your remarks at the newer banders. We struggle every day. Older banders know how hard it is to stick to the rules to the letter. The(y) (newbies) have to stick to steps right after surgery to get band set properly. For the rest of our lifes we will try to avoid strecthing our new stomach out shape. Were all just learning this new life style of ours. The more we learn, we find the more we need to learn. You are successfull! You should be very proud of your success! Good Luck, Hasta Pronto, George:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

Banding is not barbaric. I had a circumcision 55 years ago without my permission. I had a 400% BM gain in weight. I have not had a decent nights sleep since.:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup: George