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Dr. Gerald Kirshenbaum - Considering Dr. Kirshenbaum
Laptastic replied to Shesha's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
hey everyone! Sorry I haven't been on here. I'll be there on the 4th, but a reminder would be helpful. I'm going to try to get a fill soon because I've not only been able to eat too much, but I've been on steroids for a few weeks due to an eye issue...both are causing me to gain a few pounds. Nothing drastic, but enough to bum me out. I also have to get my ass to the gym again! I'm a slacker. Looking forward to seeing you all. Theresa -
Dr. Gerald Kirshenbaum - Considering Dr. Kirshenbaum
Laptastic replied to Shesha's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
Hey, I'm going to be out of town next week until the 1st, and I still want to meet up at Red Robin. Can one of you who is a facebook friend of mine remind me about RR on facebook on the 1st? I always check that, but don't always check this site. Thank you! -
Dr. Gerald Kirshenbaum - Considering Dr. Kirshenbaum
Laptastic replied to Shesha's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
Hey guys! May 1 works for me too...even though the time conflicts with The Amazing Race (my favorite show). I'll give it up that night just for you. I missed the last get-together, so I'm really looking forward to this one. I am on a long-term plateau, but still only about 20 pounds from goal. I'll see if my daughter is available to join us that night. She's down about 65 pounds since her surgery in October. -
Dr. Gerald Kirshenbaum - Considering Dr. Kirshenbaum
Laptastic replied to Shesha's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
So, ever since they changed the format of this site, I don't get updates sent to my phone or email, so therefore, I don't think anyone's been writing. I was bored this evening and thought I'd check in. Turns out that people ARE writing. Hey peeps! Count me in for whatever happens on March 23/24. I'll try to check in on this site more often. -
Dr. Gerald Kirshenbaum - Considering Dr. Kirshenbaum
Laptastic replied to Shesha's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
The 12th works for me! Who else?? -
Dr. Gerald Kirshenbaum - Considering Dr. Kirshenbaum
Laptastic replied to Shesha's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
I was wondering why no one was on here, then when I finally checked in, I notice that they've changed this site so much that I had to re-register. I hadn't been getting email notifications that there were new postings. Julie, I hope everything works out for you...and soon. I'm up for Red Robin whenever anyone else is. -
Dr. Gerald Kirshenbaum - Considering Dr. Kirshenbaum
Laptastic replied to Shesha's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
I'd be up for Tuesday night, the 19th. Anyone else? -
Dr. Gerald Kirshenbaum - Considering Dr. Kirshenbaum
Laptastic replied to Shesha's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
Wow...nobody has posted on here in the past month! Come out of hiding and talk to me. Big news: My 19-year-old daughter was banded this afternoon by Dr. K. I'm jealous that she is getting this early start on the life change. I keep saying that my only regret about getting the band is that I didn't do it sooner. She's in the normal amount of pain, so it's looking good. Maybe she'll join us at our next Red Robin outing. -
Dr. Gerald Kirshenbaum - Considering Dr. Kirshenbaum
Laptastic replied to Shesha's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
Monday it is. I'll get there at 6:45 and stay for however long you want to stay, Julie. Congratulations on the 100 pounds!! See you guys tomorrow. -
Dr. Gerald Kirshenbaum - Considering Dr. Kirshenbaum
Laptastic replied to Shesha's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
I'd be in on the Monday night. Anyone else?? -
Dr. Gerald Kirshenbaum - Considering Dr. Kirshenbaum
Laptastic replied to Shesha's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
Hey ladies! I am experiencing a serious craving for Red Robin. Tuesdays work best for me, but I'm pretty flexible. Anyone want to get together sometime soon? -
Dr. Gerald Kirshenbaum - Considering Dr. Kirshenbaum
Laptastic replied to Shesha's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
Marie, if you can't vent here, you can't vent anywhere. Sorry about the job situation. I hope things change for the better for both you and the hubby. If you come into town for a fill, let us know so maybe we can get together. I go back to work on Aug. 2, but I work school hours, so I have a lot of time on my hands. -
Dr. Gerald Kirshenbaum - Considering Dr. Kirshenbaum
Laptastic replied to Shesha's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
Hey everyone! Hope you're having a wonderful summer. Mine ends in about two weeks when school starts. -
Dr. Gerald Kirshenbaum - Considering Dr. Kirshenbaum
Laptastic replied to Shesha's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
It's looking like I'll be out of town too. If that changes, I'll let you know. -
Dr. Gerald Kirshenbaum - Considering Dr. Kirshenbaum
Laptastic replied to Shesha's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
I would like to be the pinky toe of the group. I will be there and I'm bringing Ruth, my boss. She was banded two weeks ago by Dr. K. By the way, check out my ticker...onederland!!!!!!! -
Dr. Gerald Kirshenbaum - Considering Dr. Kirshenbaum
Laptastic replied to Shesha's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
The 16th works perfectly for me. I leave town again on the 17th. -
Dr. Gerald Kirshenbaum - Considering Dr. Kirshenbaum
Laptastic replied to Shesha's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
Marie, it was great meeting you. I'm sorry your appointment didn't go well...the bright side is that you will come out here again soon. When that happens, we'll set up a Red Robin night just for you. -
I've been doing two zumba classes a week for about four months now (in conjunction with water aerobics twice a week and weightlifting twice a week). It is my favorite workout! I still haven't gotten through an entire class without making a mistake, but no one cares. There are people of all shapes and sizes doing it, and yes, there are people with no rythm or coordination as well. They stress that as long as you move and have fun, you are doing it right. I can't wait for school to be out for the summer so I can hit more of the classes offered.
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Dr. Gerald Kirshenbaum - Considering Dr. Kirshenbaum
Laptastic replied to Shesha's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
No problem at all. I will PM you with my phone number in case your plans go awry. Otherwise, I will plan on being at the top of the escalator when you get off the train, holding a sign with your name on it, since we don't know what each other looks like.:biggrin: -
I'm one of the Kirshenbaum patients mentioned by the previous poster. I paid $9995 which included everything, including the first three months of fills. After that, fills are only $15. He's great. Luckily, I live in Colorado, but the previous poster is right...people fly in from all over to see him. On Southwest airlines, it's pretty cheap to get here.
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Dr. Gerald Kirshenbaum - Considering Dr. Kirshenbaum
Laptastic replied to Shesha's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
Now the 18th won't work for me :crying:. You guys should feel free to go without me. I can catch you the next time. -
Dr. Gerald Kirshenbaum - Considering Dr. Kirshenbaum
Laptastic replied to Shesha's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
Marie, Whatever time works for you is fine with me. I only live 20 minutes from the airport, so it's really not a big deal to drive you both ways and then go again later. I don't live far from Dr. K's office. -
Dr. Gerald Kirshenbaum - Considering Dr. Kirshenbaum
Laptastic replied to Shesha's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
May 17 or 18 works for me too. I'd have to miss a workout class, but I would make that sacrifice to see you guys -
Dr. Gerald Kirshenbaum - Considering Dr. Kirshenbaum
Laptastic replied to Shesha's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
Marie, we haven't met yet, but I'd be happy to drive you to and from your appointment. Either day works for me, though the 27th would be awesome because I am catching a flight that evening anyway. Let me know. -
Dr. Gerald Kirshenbaum - Considering Dr. Kirshenbaum
Laptastic replied to Shesha's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
That makes me wonder if there are more women banded, or if women are just more chatty...well, I know we're chatty, but on websites like this. Hmmm. When you make your plans to hit town, let us know and we'll roll out the welcome wagon with a light dinner the evening before your surgery. We like to go out.:cool: