Dr. Gerald Kirshenbaum - Considering Dr. Kirshenbaum

[Sidann 0]

Thanks to all of you for your greetings to a newbie. I have been reading your posts for quite a while and I know you care about everyone going on this journey.

Dee - I don't live in CO - I live in Oklahoma. My brother and his wife live in Parker so I can stay with them when I'm there after my surgery. But I would like to try to come for a fill around the time you have a meeting. There is a group of banders that meet about 1 1/2 hours from me but no one very close. I have a very close group of friends who are supporting me in this but I believe it will be important to talk to all of you who are actually dealing with the band every day.

All of you posting losses are encouraging me regardless of the amount. I have weighed the same for so long and when I do lose some weight I can't keep it off. I am a candidate for the surgery primarily because of the co-morbidities I have with my weight.

Thanks again - 23 days til band!:tongue_smilie:

Sidney

[PrtyAntOvrYt 6]

Stop!!! Brandymom!

I do not want you to feel bad about celebrating your successes! None of us are the same, some of us are slow losers, some are faster losers, BUT we are all losers AND by being losers, slow or faster, we are winners and everyone of us deserve to come here to share our successes! I want to hear when you have done well! I appauld your weight loss. You should and can be very proud of how well you've done!

Dont you ever EVER, I said, feel bad about sharing with us! We are your banditos! Your friends and your support!

Got it Sister?

smoochies~

dee~

[marcyinak 0]

I hope that I didn't make anyone feel bad because I shared my weight loss...that was not my intent. I am just excited.

If I was down 20, I would be excited as well!!! No worries slow losers, it is going to come down. I just know it!

Brandy - no way are YOU making ME feel bad. I'm happy and even excited for you and your motivation. I come here for support and I need to be able to voice my honest opinion to get honest support. Please, don't EVER feel that you might be hurting my feelings by doing so well....I'll get out of this funk and NEED your inspiration!

[ShelbiCallie 0]

Welcome, Sidann!

Renee -- I'm sorry about what you've been experiencing. I'm sending you positive thoughts, prayers and good wishes that the worst is behind you. Maybe you can go ahead and call Dr. K and get his acceptance? Perhaps that would make you feel like you're making some positive steps toward your CO move. Keep us posted.

Brandy -- I want to hear about every pound lost and every minute of exercise accomplished by everyone. It's all a part of the support that I come here for -- the celebrations and the setbacks and the stalls, too! You better not stop posting your progress or I will SO call you out for a progress report -- I am proud of you and sharing your accomplishments helps me along the way.

Denise -- Good to hear from you and keep up your great progress! Enjoy Paris, you lucky woman!

Ami -- Howdy! You're doing amazing without a fill! Good to hear from you.

Lap -- Cracker Barrel's hashbrown casserole and chicken n' dumplings are my absolute favorites. I love everything about that place -- especially the store. Good for you making good bandster choices at probably the most tempting place in the world!

I got a small fill yesterday. I think I'm at 5.2 cc, but I'm not certain. I'm doing liquids for 48 hours post fill, so we'll see if I'm at a sweet spot in a few days. I've been working in my yard -- building a stepping stones walkway and re-doing some flower beds. Trying to keep movin' everyday.

Have a great week everyone!

[PrtyAntOvrYt 6]

Hey everyone! I haven't posted in awhile to say hello but I read this thread often. I am still hoping on moving to back home to Colorado next month or in early June. Things have been so crazy... my hubby got in an accident in work and that has kind of put a damper on interviewing for other jobs in Colorado. My family has had all of these issues in Colorado for which I have been stuck in Virginia for and it is so hard. I feel so helpless. My dad and stepmom lost there house in a fire a week and a half ago. My mom has been in the hospital for a week... was on a respirator for 4 days but is doing much better now, thank goodness. I want to be there so bad but if I spend the money to come home to visit now, we wont have enough left to move home! Anyways... I know that is just a long old rant from someone you guys dont even know! I'm sorry. But I have to say... the support that you all give each other is so amazing to me. I cant wait to get home and hopefully meet some of you! You all are such an inspiration.

I have not yet called Dr. Kirshenbaum to see if he will accept me as a patient when I get there... but I really hope that he will! I sure have enjoyed all the pictures you have posted of him... WOW! He seems to have such a genuine smile!

Anyways... thanks again for your displays of what supporting each other is all about! You guys are fantastic!!!

Renee

Renee,

How did I miss your post? My Goodness, you have been through so much in such a short period of time. I'm so sorry! AND I'm so sorry, I missed your post.

Your husband's accident, your Dad and Stepmom's fire and your poor Mom on the vent... so much for you to digest. Do you have siblings who live in Colorado? Let me know if I can do anything to help your family.

Dr. K is very nice. He's very genuine and you can sense just from visiting with him in this office that he truly cares about your well-being. Please don't hesitate to call him and discuss your needs.

Take care of yourself, Renee.

Hugs,

dee~

Edited April 24, 2008 by Tied2BFit

[lifesaver 0]

Has a date for next month's Red Robin get together been decided yet? I'd like to be there.

[GreenChrysalis 1]

John, congrats! That picture is great. You are inspirational.

Brandymom, you have nothing to apologize for -- congrats to you!

Welcome to all newbies! I hope everyone is well. I am so busy lately, crazy family stuff going on (brother's wedding, other brother's graduation, grandmother's illness) that I'm behind. I had my second fill on Friday. This was my first fill with a local doc and he was great, very friendly and easy to talk to. I am really lucking out with doctors lately. I have restriction again, I keep losing and I continue to think that getting the band is the best thing I have done for myself in ages and ages. Yay! :glare:

[mamacita 0]

Hello everyone. This is my first post. I am having my surgery on April 30th with Dr Kirshenbaum. I have been doing Atkins for the last week and only have 1 more to go. Luckily I don't have to do the liquid diet:smile2: I live in Billings MT and originally had my surgery scheduled in Great Falls for $7000 more:thumbs_down: I grew up in Denver and still have family there so that makes it pretty nice. I have been reading about everyones successes and I am ready to have some of my own. Thanks for sharing.

[Amieru 0]

Thanks to all of you for your greetings to a newbie. I have been reading your posts for quite a while and I know you care about everyone going on this journey.

Dee - I don't live in CO - I live in Oklahoma. My brother and his wife live in Parker so I can stay with them when I'm there after my surgery. But I would like to try to come for a fill around the time you have a meeting. There is a group of banders that meet about 1 1/2 hours from me but no one very close. I have a very close group of friends who are supporting me in this but I believe it will be important to talk to all of you who are actually dealing with the band every day.

All of you posting losses are encouraging me regardless of the amount. I have weighed the same for so long and when I do lose some weight I can't keep it off. I am a candidate for the surgery primarily because of the co-morbidities I have with my weight.

Thanks again - 23 days til band!:scared2:

Sidney

Cool....a fellow Okie!!!! Where ya from??? I'm in Mustang.

I would also love to travel back to see Dr. K, just can't make the drive all the time. I located someone about an 1 1/2 hr away from me to do my follow-up. I hope he's good...or I'll probably be have to head back to Denver.

Good luck on your surgery Sidney!! You can do it!!!!!!!:blushing:

Amie

[vucarre 0]

I am scheduled for 5/14. Is anyone else scheduled for about the same time? I am not scheduled to talk to him for our initial consult until 4/30. That seems like that is cutting it pretty close. I am scheduled to talk to the nutritionist 4/28. Did anyone have there initial consult so close to the scheduled surgery date? Also, did anyone do any background check on him before hand? Just wondering.

[mamato3 1]

Renee,

How did I miss your post? My Goodness, you have been through so much in such a short period of time. I'm so sorry! AND I'm so sorry, I missed your post.

Your husband's accident, My Dad and Stepmom's fire and your poor Mom on the vent... so much for you to digest. Do you have siblings who live in Colorado? Let me know if I can do anything to help your family.

Dr. K is very nice. He's very genuine and you can sense just from visiting with him in this office that he truly cares about your well-being. Please don't hesitate to call him and discuss your needs.

Take care of yourself, Renee.

Hugs,

dee~

Dee,

Thanks for being so thoughtful. I dont think there is anything you can do for my family right now. Just listening to me as I worry out loud is plenty! I do have a brother in Colorado who has been there helping my parents as much as he can.

My mom is home from the hospital now and doing much much better. Was a bit scary for a few days, but she pulled through. My dad and stepmom are trying to move forward. The fire is still under investigation by the insurance company because there was an explosion that caused the fire. So they are kind of in limbo, but they are hanging in there. My hubby is feeling much better now. He has his next Dr. appt. on the 28th and can hopefully return to work.

We still plan on making our move back to Colorado in early June. I am trying not to worry about things as much. I decided I need to leave things up to a higher power and trust that everything will work out exactly like it is supposed to!

[mamato3 1]

Welcome, Sidann!

Renee -- I'm sorry about what you've been experiencing. I'm sending you positive thoughts, prayers and good wishes that the worst is behind you. Maybe you can go ahead and call Dr. K and get his acceptance? Perhaps that would make you feel like you're making some positive steps toward your CO move. Keep us posted.

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Shelbi,

Thankyou so much for the good wishes! I think I will call Dr. K and see what he thinks. You are right, it might make me feel like I am going in the right direction!

Renee

[MissMom24 2]

Well I finally hit the gym EARLY this morning...4:45 to be exact! Yikes!!

I am happy to say that I did 45 minutes cardio and did all the weights in the circut!! I feel great and hope I can get up early in the morning tomorrow to go again!

Everyone do great today and get your Protein and Water in!!!

Brandy

[Mal 0]

Brandy~WTG! 445...WOW gret dedication! Good job!

[Mal 0]

yes, yes, yes!!! I go in for a fill today. A badly needed one. I have gained everything I was suppossed to lose in a month.:redface: