Albuquerque Support Group

[conniesant 0]

Hi Chuck, It was nice getting together with you and exchanging info. An ABQ support group would wonderful. We all could benefit from it and I know that there are quite a few people who would come. If there is anyone out there who is interested in getting together for a support group e-mail Chuck and we will coordinate the rest. The one meeing we had at the office of Dr Thal was great, so let us know your preferences regarding date, time and suggested place for future support meetings. Dr Thal is still offering her office for the meetings in Coralles if we need it. I have tried to contact Clare, with whom we met that one time, and I have been unable to get in touch with her as she does not have an answering machine on her phone.

[Mom2_4 0]

I am definitely interested in coming but I have been having trouble sending my email lately so I think I am more safe posting (I can still receive) so if someone could send me the details, I would appreciate it. I have 2 friends who are not yet banded but want to hear from others about their experiences, etc. Can't wait!

[Pat aka Pat 0]

hello...well I keep putting up posts and I sure as heck don't know where it is going.....I am on my journey....STILL :laugh:...got everything done except the endoscopy....did anyone have it done?...and do you get the results right away from the endo?...my pc won't clear me until I get the endoscopy ....which tomorrow I got a consulation with the endo doc...you can email me at Niftyfifty@aol.com...the reason for the endoscopy is I had 2 out of 5 tests being anemic....last one was great...:thumbup:it's been a real journey.:tt1:..I have always been anemic...never bothered me none....:wink2:it is genetic...I read one of the test....the stool test..said H-pylori is 0.09..and level is 0.08...so I am a itty bit high on this..what I understand H-pylori is some kind of bacteria in the stomach and maybe gasitritis or starting of an ulcer....can't be an ulcer...I feel no burning...it might be the byetta shots I was taking...the pain has ceased alot since I stopped it....tummy is a bit sore like achy..well I can go on...but I won't...God Bless....:laugh:

[Kat817 19]

My endoscopy was done by my surgeon, so he was able to look at it, and see what he was wondering about right there, so I did not have to wait for results. I would think it would be transcribed following the procedure....but have no experience with another prescribing Dr.

It seems like the whole medical profession is set up on a "hurry up and wait" schedule. Makes me crazy!!!

We are headed your direction to do the balloon fiesta tomorrow. Hope the weather holds!!!

Welcome to LBT Pat, nice to have you here!

Kat

[Pat aka Pat 0]

Thanks Kat...I am just freaking out here...:eek:maybe it's nothing..but seems like this whole anemic thing started something else..:eek:.the bariatric center called today....they want to have me tested again....they said that one of my blood test showed 0.09 h-pylori....norm is 0.08...mine is just a tad high...I will do the blood work tomorrow....she said that its neither or either norm lol whatever that means..:frown:.my pc nurse said it might be that I had a cold..flu..etc..I think I did have it right around than....also I had to stop injecting byetta...about 6 mos ago I started to get tummy pains...so I stopped it..within those months I was watching what was making my tummy ache...I'd take the injection one day...2x daily..than skip...a day..now it's been 7 days...and my tummy doesnt hurt...I noticed on the 2nd day..no aching..:laugh:but I been eating more...byetta if the most fantastic weight loss injection ever...it stops hunger in less than 2 minutes...it makes you pukey 30 min before you eat...yet the side effect of it is pancreatiis...and one shouldn't have any tummy aches with it...so I am thinking maybe this is the cause for the H-pylori and it is gone now..:mad2:.so I need prayers...thanks..this posting has helped me alot...and replies... am so ready for this surgery...even drinking my Protein like a good little girl...and trying to chew a gazillion times lol...:tongue_smilie:I do got an email addy...NiftieFiftie@aol.com

[CSBinABQ 0]

Good Morning,

I'm Cheryl and I live in Albuquerque! I am looking for a support group here. Do you all get together periodically? I would love to meet up with a few of you as I will be banded in 2 weeks Dec 18th!

Any one interested in meeting after the holiday? or letting me know if you have a scheduled meeting time and place I would love to come. I know I will need support to help me throught the first few months at least.

Also is there anyone out there who has been banded by Scottsdale Bariatric Center Dr Blackstone? I would love to chat with you in the next few weeks!

Thanks to all who participate in supporting others. it really makes a difference!

CSB

[Laura steele 2]

:thumbup: Hey,Just found you and i would love to get a suppoet group started right away! I was banded in Phoenix in late August.I would even have first meeting at my house.I just don't know how to conduct a meeting so that it is really a support group.Please contact me.my number is 505-899-2318.anyone else out there in Albuquerque please do the same!!!!!!! excited,Laura:lol::thumbup:

[Laura steele 2]

Everyone out there in albuquerque,e.mail me at tamaya62@aol.com Give me some info that will work for you on day, times ,etc,and let's get something going!!!!!!! Laura

[Laura steele 2]

Hi Bandsters,A few of us from Albuquerque are meeting this Sunday at the Flying Star in Corrales at three pm and would love to have anyone interested ,join us! We hope to start a support group and would like all the input we can get. thanks,Laura PS.We will have a table sign that say's Bandsters

Edited January 8, 2009 by Laura steele

[Laura steele 2]

hey,just read your post.Is there alocal Dr.who still does fills.this would be great.I had my banding in Phoenis and the travel gets old.Let me know Laura

[CSBinABQ 0]

Laura it was great to meet with you the other day.

I have set up a google groups address at New Mexico Banders 2009 | Google Groups.

We will be meeting monthly, every second Sunday at 3:00pm, at the Corrales Flying Star located off of Coors and Alameda. We hope to come up with some interesting topics, and when the weather gets better, maybe meet for a walk along the river.

Tell all your lap band friends about us. We may be the only group in Albuquerque focused primarily on the lap banders.

If anyone else out there is interested just select the group above and join the gang!

[Mom2_4 0]

What is the date of the next meeting. I didn't get the email about the last one until it was already over with. I would love to come along.

[CSBinABQ 0]

Hi Mom,

We are looking at Feb 8th at 3:00pm at the Flying Star in Corrales. So far there are three or four of us. Hope you can going in!

Cheryl

[adoptkidz 0]

Did you ever get the group started. I'm very interested. Please let me know. Thanks

[mz.jensen 7]

I need help I had my first fill on 3/1/13 n I don't no what to do is there any one out there that's looking for a work out buddy that's willing to meet ? I'm a 25yr old female needing a good friend lol that won't judge !!

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