Dr. Gerald Kirshenbaum - Considering Dr. Kirshenbaum

[ShelbiCallie 0]

Thanks for the list, mal, and thanks, woofay, for the fridge idea -- I am printing and posting it in the place of honor right now!

[munchkin392 1]

Woofay,

I'm coming in from Illinois...getting together with you guys would be soooo much more fun than sitting in my hotel room!

[divaofsongs 42]

Does Dr. K use the Inamed Lap-Bank or the Johnson and Johnson band. Also does he use a small or large port?

[MissMom24 2]

I am back!!! After a brief hiatus, and postponing surgery, I am back.

My original surgery date was 11/1, but I found out about 3 weeks before that my mom has breast cancer. I am the only one in town, and the only one able to help. Also found out that my 4 year old, Hannah, will be having surgeries #28, 29, 30 & possibly 31!! So needless to say, I am a little frazzled. :faint:

I scheduled surgery yesterday, for December 13th at 2:00! I am very excited, and am hoping that it goes ok with Christmas. I just need to keep telling myself that I can enjoy it much more, next year! Espically all the new clothes!

I would still love to meet everyone, let me know when the next RR is, and I will make every effort to get there!

Thanks and I am sooooo glad to be back!

Brandy

[VABandster 0]

Wow!! Seems like a bunch of you are having surgeries on the 13th! I hope they're in the afternoon b/c I'm getting my fill in the AM! LOL Good luck to both of you!!!

[bookholder 0]

Mal thanks so much for that info, after reading through it I decided that I really did need a fill so I took your canceled appt. Dr K added 1.5 cc bringing my total to 5.5 in a 7 cc band. I can really feel the difference now. I am glad I went before the holidays. Thanks for keeping that appt open for me!!

[Mal 0]

Book~I'm glad you got my appointment. I really wanted to get a tiny fill, but I just could'nt get in there!

Happy Thanksgiving to all my Band Buddies, be careful....take it easy...

[divaofsongs 42]

Is anyone else having their surgery date on Dec 13th? If so, what hotel are you staying in? I can't decide where to book a room.

[divaofsongs 42]

Oops, I forgot to ask a question. Does Dr. K use the 10 CC bank on all of his patients or does he decide which band to use once the surgery has begun. I have heard that it is better to have a smaller band. Is that true?

[Woofay 0]

As far as I know missmona, he decides what band to use after he gets in there and judges the size of things. I really don't think there is any difference of which one is better, just which one is better for you. I happen to have the Inamed Band, 4cc (holding capacity) 10cm (length). But honestly, I have no idea what the difference is in them. Anyone else know? Such good questions!

Okay, Guys! I hafta share this.....my scale finally moved a pound. It's only a pound...but I'll take it! My scale moved a little! Woo hoo! And another thing, I think that I figured out this fill. If I drink absolutely nothing with my meal, everything works just as its supposed to. No pain, (unless I scarf too fast or its one of the no-no foods) I get full with less than a cup of food, and I am not hungry for a long time. I was PBing so much for about a week and a half that I was really getting discouraged and was going to get an unfill, but I don't think I need to now. But I was also having a few sips of Water with my meals and that was really causing some problems. So now I suppose I can jack the scale back up with the pie that I know I will try and eat tomorrow! hee hee!

Happy Thanksgiving! :hungry:

[Taynuh 1]

to Guatemala on Wednesday to PICK UP my baby boy!!!! Got the word today, on National Adoption Day! How fitting!!!!

Tanner is coming home!

I am going to have to cancel my 11/29 appointment with DR. K for a check-up...so anyone needing a quick appointment, that one will be opening up!

Later! Tina :whoo:

[DynamoMini 1]

Hi Everyone!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Dee - i was a scale whore for a while, then I gave it up - but the weight loss stops when I don't really focus.

Mal - I hate the dressing room. Sometimes I think I look so good and then I see myself coming and going in those mirrors, with the terrible lighting that makes me look pasty and wrinkled. GET ME OUTTA HERE! My sympathies.

I am making it public. I am shooting for a 20 pound weight loss by March 1. I guess the pie and ice cream will have to go. I am going for a fill this week. Anyone else want to shoot for some goal?

I am totally lost on the RR dates. I think we've said the second Tuesday, but I am open to going more often to see out of towners. We are banded together for sure.

Hugs and happy holidays - yikes the shopping,

Michelle

[bookholder 0]

Taynuh- congrats!!!!! I am sure that we all will be thinking of you on your wonderful trip to get your son. :whoo:

I too would not mind meeting more frequently to meet the out of towners, just tell me when.

[want2bmeagain 0]

Tina

CONGRADULATIONS!!!!

WELCOME TANNER!!!

WHAT A BLESSED HOLIDAY GIFT TO YOU!

[JSOTO 0]

There is a ton of information on DR. K. he is wonderful, after almost going to Mexico, and by some good fortune, i found him 5 miles away from me! His surgical team, his facility and everything is absolutely top notch! He has a great sense of humor, and his price reflects a person, that cares about his patients and wants them to do their best. He is very competant, and I am sure you can just google his name, or see all the posts on this sight about him...hope this helps

banded oct 12...loving it....down 28 pounds...

regards

j