Colorado Anyone

[Taynuh 1]

Hi Tina!

I grew up in Longmont, I still have family there and come up a couple of times a month.

Congrats on scheduling your surgery with Dr K. I LOVE him!

I've been in Longmont about 7 years...I'm actually a transplant (big surprise here in Colorado) from New England. I'm originally from Bangor, Maine... But, I love Longmont! Even if I do have to work in Boulder...

I have a question for anyone who might have an answer... Do you think lifting a 27 pound two year old will be a problem after surgery or like 2 weeks after?

Thanks, Tina

[conniesueb 1]

HI tina--and welcome! In answer to your question--you are not supposed to lift over 5 or 10 pounds for a few weeks after surgery, so that might be a problem. Good luck with everything, though.

[DynamoMini 1]

Tina - Welcome - Dr. K is wonderful! I think you may need a mother's helper type person for your two year old, because you aren't supposed to lift much weight. Your child could cuddle, but you'll be somewhat sore and need to be careful with the kicking and elbows, etc. Congrats on your adoption. My two sons are adopted. They came home within two weeks of each other and are 28 days apart. Now they are 19, but what fun. I adopted them at 37 and was pretty exhausted, so good luck. Weight loss should help with the energy, but the interrupted sleep was hard for me.

Good luck!

Hugs to all!

[Dakota1984 0]

Hi everyone,

Well I am an official member of the Colorado Lap Band Club. Banded yesterday 6/7/07 by Dr. James Smith here in Pueblo. I am pretty sore this morning, but not anything I can't tolerate. I will tell you one thing Tina - I wouldn't want to try to lift 27 pounds anytime soon.

Connie - thanks for all the support. I really appreciated the message you left on my voicemail.

I am going for a short walk and then back to bed for awhile.

Michelle

[Taynuh 1]

Hi everyone,

I will tell you one thing Tina - I wouldn't want to try to lift 27 pounds anytime soon.

Michelle

Well, how about 3 weeks after surgery? My significant other, Paul, has to go overseas again for a few weeks...so, I will be home alone with my daughter...

I don't have to do a lot, just in/out of the car seat, tub, changing table, dining chairs, etc. Ummm, okay, maybe quite a bit... She is in daycare M-F, 9-5, so, that should help?

Tina

[steinquilts 0]

I know that I have only been on this site once to introduce myself but I thought I would but in.

I have my 4 month weigh in and fill this wednesday the 13th. A little nervous. Not about the weigh in. I'm always excited about that. I saw my pa on wednesday this week and because of a stomach bug I could not get a fill. I'm just worried that they won't give me a fill this coming week. I know it's silly to think that. I guess I'm having a moment.

I hope everyone here in Colorado is doing well.

[conniesueb 1]

Steinquilts--it should be fine as long as you are over your bug. And don't worry--fills are no big deal. I have one on Monday--my 5th, and can't wait. I have been hungry for 3 weeks, so I am anxious to get it done.

Michelle--sounds like you are doing great! Keep us posted. So, girls how about that get together in Denver next weekend?

[Mal 0]

Hi Gals,

I haven't posted here in a while, I hope all is going going strong.

Conniesueb~I would love to meet up this weekend, but I will be out of town. I think it is a great idea to get together. We just had a little get together with a few gals from this site (Dr. Kirshenbaums gals) and it was amazing. The support we all get here...well, there are no words! Maybe I can catch you all at the next one.

Have a successful weekend!

[steinquilts 0]

Conniesueb, thanks for the words of encouragement. I feel much better and am looking ahead for this Wednesday. I went garage sale shopping with my best friend and it really helped to take my mind off of things. It was a good day and we managed to find her a nice sofa for her new apartment for only $45 at the Greeley Salvation Army. And no it wasn't trashy at all. The fabric was in really good shape the springs and cushions were still firm.All and in all it was a lot of fun.

[Plentsweet 0]

Hi Mal! Im new here but have a consult scheduled with Kirshebaum. Im a little nervous. I havent heard much about him, have you? He is close to home and has the lowest price, thats about all I know! lol

Char

[DynamoMini 1]

Plentsweet - Dr. K is wonderful. There is another site called "Considering Dr. Kirshenbaum" and it has tons of information about him. I was very reluctant to have this surgery because I have had other rough surgeries that didn't heal well. This was a walk in the park, I healed well and I think that Dr.K is a wonderful orthoscopic surgeon with lots of experience. The staff is supportive and helpful, the surgical center in Parker is top notch. It is great that you are local and can go to Dr. K for follow ups and fills. Best wishes.

Conniesueb - I could meet this weekend if you pick a place and time. I'd love to meet you. I met with some other women from the Dr. K site and we had a wonderful time. I found it very supportive to meet others who "get me." Let me know. Sorry Mal that you aren't available.

[Mal 0]

Plentsweet, if you search Dr Kirshenbaum here you will find our nice little tread full of info about him and even a couple pictures. Dynamo is there too, she is a wonderful support person (love ya' Dynamo)! Read, read, read...you will see that he is the best and that will help put your mind at ease!

Dynamo~don't be sorry that I can't make it...I'll be drinking a blue cold slushie drink for Woofay and hopefully winning some $$$$ Have a wonderfous weelkend...there I go making up words again!

[Plentsweet 0]

Thank you so much ladies! I'm going to check that site out now. I am so excited. Well, in all honesty, I have NO IDEA how I am going to pay for this, but I will find a way. I just want to get out of this fat suit so people can see the real me, and I can feel like the real me.

Congrats to both of you on your journey so far!

Char:)

[conniesueb 1]

Hey Dynamo--I would love to meet you too--I have also met a couple girls from Pueblo, and it was great. I'm not sure what our exact plans are, but when I figure it out, I will let you know, and hopefully we can figure something out. ill be staying in Aurora--what part of Denver are you in?

[conniesueb 1]

Plentsweet--I answered your post in Introductions, but jjust wanted to say HI and Welcome! You will be so happy if you have this done--it has truly changed my life--best thing I ever did!