Dr. Gerald Kirshenbaum - Considering Dr. Kirshenbaum

[magaines 0]

I received an email from Dr K office listing the dates and times for their support group meetings, but of course I must have deleted it. Is there one Oct 2?

Thanks for the help:embaressed_smile:

[jmegirl 2]

I received an email from Dr K office listing the dates and times for their support group meetings, but of course I must have deleted it.:cool2: Is there one Oct 2?

Thanks for the help

I think his support groups meet the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30p. I know for a fact there's one on Tuesday November 4th. By that "1st Tuesday" philosophy, it would make his October support group meeting on Tuesday October 7th. But I've not even been banded yet, so what do I know? :embaressed_smile:

[Tally 0]

I received an email from Dr K office listing the dates and times for their support group meetings, but of course I must have deleted it. Is there one Oct 2?

Thanks for the help:embaressed_smile:

I was told it was on Oct. 7. I booked my fill for that day so I could fly in and attend it :cool2:

[marcyinak 0]

Denver - I guess I'll have to be ok with Sarah being in Washington...better there than here! Haha! You have much more talent than I could ever muster!

Newbies - congrats on getting information, getting in touch, getting a date! I can say the only thing I regret is that I waited so long to get it done! It took me SIX YEARS to make the decision! To note: when you post a New Reply (not a quick reply - the New Reply button is on the left after all the posts) then right under your message that you type you can opt for daily emails...this is what I do so I'm not logging on all day (and, besides, internet is SLOOOWWW up here in the north). It's an easy way to keep up with everyone and to see that people are keeping up with you.

Winter is coming, winter is coming! NSV for me...BIG one. YEARS ago my DH got me a cool leather jacket. It's one of those "fitted" ones with one button. Well, I never could wear it comfortably with it buttoned (boobs too big, too tight, etc.) But I decided to throw it on yesterday and, WHAM, it fits perfect! Actually, there's plenty of room to spare so maybe it's time for a new one?!?! :-)

[Tally 0]

Cassy and Lowbmier welcome! :embaressed_smile: I cannot keep up with all these girls so I tend to 'chime' in when I can. :cool2:

Cassy, my surgery is a few days after yours (29th) so you'll have to let me know how it goes. I find myself extremely anxious these days. Did you look into Dr.Atkinson's office in Vegas?

Sadly, I cannot keep up either :w00t: I find myself on here when I should be working. I love this group!

[jmegirl 2]

Winter is coming, winter is coming! NSV for me...BIG one. YEARS ago my DH got me a cool leather jacket. It's one of those "fitted" ones with one button. Well, I never could wear it comfortably with it buttoned (boobs too big, too tight, etc.) But I decided to throw it on yesterday and, WHAM, it fits perfect! Actually, there's plenty of room to spare so maybe it's time for a new one?!?! :-)

YAY!! Way to go! :embaressed_smile: I have a dress that I'm hoping to get my big butt into by Spring, so I know how you feel!

[Tally 0]

okey dokey, as promised here the the USA Jello mold with candidates stuck in their home states

You are very talented! I love your jello mold :embaressed_smile:

[bahotmomma 0]

Marcy,

WTG, you go girl. That is awesome. Post a pic if you can.

[adorkbl 156]

Here is the picture I promised of Rachael from Homecoming this is her and her date (just friends) and her and her 2 best friends.

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She's gorgeous!!! Takes after her momma! =)

okey dokey, as promised here the the USA Jello mold with candidates stuck in their home states

Lol.... LOVE it! Looks YUMMY! All thr fruit on the bottom. Yummmm.

The best way to find out all the particulars is to go to their website. I went there and and printed out all kinds of information and recipes. Eating is always Protein with carb. 20% fat, 40% good carbs, 40% Protein.< /p>

Ok I will check it out. Thanks. My PT just kicked my butt this morning... not sure if I can handle a whole new eating plan on top of all the homework she is assigning! ha ha.

Thanks everyone for your welcoming comments and well wishes! I need to get used to checking this periodically throughout the day so I can get in on conversation. I'm going to have a hard time concentrating on work this week. I know I'm only going to be thinking about the surgery...I am so excited!!! Shamefully, I might have to take an anxiety pill to get me through the days because I want to scream everytime I think about it.

I've been seriously overweight since I was 5 years old so the idea of being thin is enough to make my heart pound out of my chest.

Yippee!

I am very excited for you. My last week before surgery I was a mess. Second guessing myself, freaking out over the cost, possible complications, etc. Seems so long ago!!! And what wasted energy!! I couldn't be happier with my band!!! You will do great!

Winter is coming, winter is coming! NSV for me...BIG one. YEARS ago my DH got me a cool leather jacket. It's one of those "fitted" ones with one button. Well, I never could wear it comfortably with it buttoned (boobs too big, too tight, etc.) But I decided to throw it on yesterday and, WHAM, it fits perfect! Actually, there's plenty of room to spare so maybe it's time for a new one?!?! :-)

AWESOME!!! WTG!!!! Woot woot!! :embaressed_smile:

[adorkbl 156]

Had my first workout with Cynthia this morning. I hate her. :embaressed_smile: ha ha. I love her too. She kicked my butt.:svengo:I felt close to tossing my Cookies but I hung on. I am going to have to hit the gym HARD this week if I expect to keep up with her next Monday. She gave me homework!! Love it!

Think this is the second best thing I have done for myself besides getting banded. :cool2:

[9pdmnm5 0]

Winter is coming, winter is coming! NSV for me...BIG one. YEARS ago my DH got me a cool leather jacket. It's one of those "fitted" ones with one button. Well, I never could wear it comfortably with it buttoned (boobs too big, too tight, etc.) But I decided to throw it on yesterday and, WHAM, it fits perfect! Actually, there's plenty of room to spare so maybe it's time for a new one?!?! :-)

Marcy~ Congrats! That's such an awesome feeling. I cannot wait to get there.:embaressed_smile: I grew up in North Pole so I know the dread you are feeling for winter. I don't mind winter so much but they last WAY too long up there.

[9pdmnm5 0]

My last week before surgery I was a mess. Second guessing myself, freaking out over the cost, possible complications, etc. Seems so long ago!!! And what wasted energy!! I couldn't be happier with my band!!! You will do great!

This is good to know. Two wks. from today and I will be banded. I am freaking out! I'm also not sleeping @ night :embaressed_smile: but am excited to get surgery over with.

[minidriver 0]

MARCY!!!! Woohoo! Oh, that's a wonderful feeling.

Ok, just went to my PCP and had blood drawn to check my electrolytes. We'll see what the deal is . . .

[Snowgator 3]

Here is the picture I promised of Rachael from Homecoming this is her and her date (just friends) and her and her 2 best friends.

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Oh Rachel is a lovely girl!

When you're typing a message, you can click on the little icon up above your message that is a paperclip. Then click "browse" in the message box that pops up and find your pic on your computer and upload it. Then you have to click upload again to get it into your message. Hope I explained that right.

Thank you - great directions!

Quick question for all of Dr. K's patients... I have heard he does both Lapband and Realize band.... Does Dr. K decide for you or give you the choice? if you chose...which one did you choose? And what was the deciding factor for you?

Thanks

Yes, Dr. K let me pick which one I wanted, so i picked the allergan low profile one

Okay, ladies. This is weird and I wonder if anyone else has this problem. For the past week or so I have been retaining Water like crazy. It's not just my ankles, but in my hands, face, etc. I don't have a uterus or ovaries, so it's not due to TOM, and I never used to have problems with this. I've tried OTC Water pills, drinking a ton of water, etc. It's so bad it's making my joints ache.

I have a weird hypothesis . . . when you're losing fat from your fat cells, the final products of the breakdown are water and CO2. I'm wondering if this is actually because I'm losing fat. I don't know. That's probably wishful thinking, huh? :w00t:

Mini, wow, that really does make sense! let me know what your md says

Thanks everyone for your welcoming comments and well wishes! I need to get used to checking this periodically throughout the day so I can get in on conversation. I'm going to have a hard time concentrating on work this week. I know I'm only going to be thinking about the surgery...I am so excited!!! Shamefully, I might have to take an anxiety pill to get me through the days because I want to scream everytime I think about it.

I've been seriously overweight since I was 5 years old so the idea of being thin is enough to make my heart pound out of my chest.

Yippee!:embaressed_smile:

Congrats Cassy, you will do great with the band. I can already tell the difference, like my "full" button was broken, and now it works again

I received an email from Dr K office listing the dates and times for their support group meetings, but of course I must have deleted it.:cool2: Is there one Oct 2?

Thanks for the help

It's 10/7 at 6:30 p.m.

Denver - I guess I'll have to be ok with Sarah being in Washington...better there than here! Haha! You have much more talent than I could ever muster!

Newbies - congrats on getting information, getting in touch, getting a date! I can say the only thing I regret is that I waited so long to get it done! It took me SIX YEARS to make the decision! To note: when you post a New Reply (not a quick reply - the New Reply button is on the left after all the posts) then right under your message that you type you can opt for daily emails...this is what I do so I'm not logging on all day (and, besides, internet is SLOOOWWW up here in the north). It's an easy way to keep up with everyone and to see that people are keeping up with you.

Winter is coming, winter is coming! NSV for me...BIG one. YEARS ago my DH got me a cool leather jacket. It's one of those "fitted" ones with one button. Well, I never could wear it comfortably with it buttoned (boobs too big, too tight, etc.) But I decided to throw it on yesterday and, WHAM, it fits perfect! Actually, there's plenty of room to spare so maybe it's time for a new one?!?! :-)

Marcy, thanks for the comliment, really, it's only jello! Just added extra unflavored Gelatin to make it a little firmer for the mold. It sure was a coonversation starter! lol!

And major congrats on the leather coat. i have always wanted one like that, but never could find one to fit me - you enjoy being stylish this fall

[PrtyAntOvrYt 6]

Winter is coming, winter is coming! NSV for me...BIG one. YEARS ago my DH got me a cool leather jacket. It's one of those "fitted" ones with one button. Well, I never could wear it comfortably with it buttoned (boobs too big, too tight, etc.) But I decided to throw it on yesterday and, WHAM, it fits perfect! Actually, there's plenty of room to spare so maybe it's time for a new one?!?! :-)

Isn't that GREAT! Congrats! I bought a jacket off the rack at the end of last winter. It fit but was pretty snug. I had to get something my other coat was absolutely huge on me. Anyway, I tried it on this morning and it fits perfectly. Problem is - it's a spring jacket and I'll need something much heavier for winter!

Had my first workout with Cynthia this morning. I hate her. :embaressed_smile: ha ha. I love her too. She kicked my butt.:svengo:I felt close to tossing my Cookies but I hung on. I am going to have to hit the gym HARD this week if I expect to keep up with her next Monday. She gave me homework!! Love it!

Think this is the second best thing I have done for myself besides getting banded. :cool2:

We'd love to have you on the BFL challenge with us. I think it's going to be more an accountability of getting to the gym 6 days a week and keeping on track with eating well. It's 84 days. I plan to post every day, so we can all be responsible to one another. I know that really helps me with big challenges like this.

You are so brave! I don't think I could do it with a trainer! I'm a wuss!

MARCY!!!! Woohoo! Oh, that's a wonderful feeling.

Ok, just went to my PCP and had blood drawn to check my electrolytes. We'll see what the deal is . . .

Glad to hear you saw your PCP today! Thanks Mini! I was worried about you - my little Puff Mini!

I was afraid we'd have to start a rap group,

"Puff Mama and Heavy Double D":drum:

see ya,

dee~