jrzygrl72 26 Posted October 7, 2012 I am from Fl. Travel to Columbia about once a month . Hi Maria ! What brings you to Columbia? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maria pepe 29 Posted October 7, 2012 Family! My boys and their families are here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jrzygrl72 26 Posted October 9, 2012 Awe that's nice you get to visit so often! Wish I could see my family that often. Have you had your surgery yet? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maria pepe 29 Posted October 9, 2012 Had surgery 4/17 of this year. Down 65 so far. Much more active with kids and grandbaby! I took him bike riding and a gizzilon pooshes in his seat (stroller). He is 2. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tcotheran83 11 Posted January 15, 2013 Dr. Ross in Spartanburg did my RNY Gastric Bypass Jan 2011. I have lost 130lbs!! Right now I am at a stall, but I am working hard to get the weight loss going again. It is great to see other locals on the forum! 1 Anniesmom12 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anniesmom12 181 Posted January 15, 2013 Dr. Ross in Spartanburg did my RNY Gastric Bypass Jan 2011. I have lost 130lbs!! Right now I am at a stall, but I am working hard to get the weight loss going again. It is great to see other locals on the forum! I did have my surgery Aug 13, 2012. I have lost 80lbs so far but find myself at a stall. My family isnt being as supportive as they told me they would be with going to the gym with me...but I go anyway. Hoping to start moving down the scale again soon. Do you go to a gym in Spartanburg? What is your routine? (If you dont mind me asking!) I really could use some support locally too! 1 tcotheran83 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maria pepe 29 Posted January 15, 2013 I did have my surgery Aug 13' date=' 2012. I have lost 80lbs so far but find myself at a stall. My family isnt being as supportive as they told me they would be with going to the gym with me...but I go anyway. Hoping to start moving down the scale again soon. Do you go to a gym in Spartanburg? What is your routine? (If you dont mind me asking!) I really could use some support locally too![/quote'] See if your baratric program has support groups and go! That make all the difference for me. I had my surgery in Tampa...I attend their support groups. I live in Kissimmee and there are support groups for their program also. Another place to find support and encouragement might be overeaters Anonymous... they have on line meetings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tcotheran83 11 Posted January 15, 2013 I was going to Fitness Shakers in Greenville who concentrate on Zumba, but gyms become really expensive! I bought Zumba DVDs and Biggest Loser DVDs weights and mats and workout at least an hour at home. Some days I get out and walk around my neighborhood a few times that add up to about 2-3 miles. My husband and son do not excercise and their eating habits are horrible. I try to get them on board, but it does no good. I do have a friends that are trying to lose weight and they will workout with me and we keep food journals to see our cals in and cals out. We are trying our best. If you would like to contact me so we could workout together that would be fine. My friends did not have surgery so they don't understand everything like someone else who did have surgery would!! 1 Anniesmom12 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anniesmom12 181 Posted January 15, 2013 I was going to Fitness Shakers in Greenville who concentrate on Zumba, but gyms become really expensive! I bought Zumba DVDs and Biggest Loser DVDs weights and mats and workout at least an hour at home. Some days I get out and walk around my neighborhood a few times that add up to about 2-3 miles. My husband and son do not excercise and their eating habits are horrible. I try to get them on board, but it does no good. I do have a friends that are trying to lose weight and they will workout with me and we keep food journals to see our cals in and cals out. We are trying our best. If you would like to contact me so we could workout together that would be fine. My friends did not have surgery so they don't understand everything like someone else who did have surgery would!! I am lucky to live in an apartment complex that has a small gym...for free! Not a lot of equipment, but I use it. I have priced several gyms for more variety, but they are so expensive so I stick with my free one! I have never been great with keeping a food journal, but I am trying so I can see why I am not losing right now. It is hard to work out or diet with friends who havent had surgery....they just dont get it! My sister had surgery almost 2 years ago and is starting to gain some back because she started back to her old ways....and I so dont want that to happen to me! I am eating on plan, exercising and still...stuck!! I will inbox you so maybe we can chat on a personal level. Would be nice for a "live" support person! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tcotheran83 11 Posted January 15, 2013 Wow...that is wonderful that you have a free gym at your apartment. It is a lot easier for someone who has gad surgery to relate and help support. I am scared to death that I am going to gain everything back, but I know I have the will power to make good choices. Yes, please message me your contact info. It would be great to have live support. I also need to go to the support group at the hospital that they hold once a month. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mindy78 372 Posted September 25, 2016 My sister had her's in Spartanburg too. She had Dr. Ross.Love Dr ross Sent from my 5054N using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tami61860 0 Posted November 2, 2016 Anyone else from South Carolina? My doc was Eric Bour.I'm in Piedmont,SC. Dr. Scott did my surgery. I had RNY June 8,2016. I've lost 140 lbs! I love his office and him! Highly recommend Bariatric Solutions! Sent from my XT1585 using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mindy78 372 Posted November 3, 2016 Oh wow. Mine was a month ago today down 17lbs since surgery as of Mon Sent from my 5054N using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nanat64 36 Posted November 3, 2016 Hey I'm from Blythewood Sc had my sugery on September 12 2016 by Dr Hughes from Riversidesurgical center at Lexington Hospital Sent from my SM-N910P using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mindy78 372 Posted November 3, 2016 Hi there Sent from my 5054N using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
