Gastric Bypass Surgery Support Group
Gastric bypass (GBP) is any of a group of similar operative procedures used to treat morbid obesity, a condition which arises from severe accumulation of excess weight in the form of fatty tissue, and the health problems ("co-morbidities") which result. If you are considering gastric bypass or have had it, join the community where we share our experiences and find support.
I've created my pro-wls/ pro-gbs profile. It's exclusive to persons like us: either hoping to have a WLS procedure, [either domestically or abroad] or those whom have already had it. I'm hoping to earn enough w/ my business to be able to pay to have gastric bypass in autumn 2008.
WLS/GBS is stigmatized by the media & talk show gabbers, and your average haters be they strangers/ some family or friends. We're always ridiculed, criticized or given the silent treatment when we wish to discuss our desire to play our last card & take advantage of this tool. And thank heavens it's available. They always go on about the risks and dying when they're preaching to the choir. We've done our research and are more than aware of the pros & cons. Besides, ANY surgical procedure is risky; and that goes for the "less intrusive" surgeries. The only time a 'less intrusive' becomes 'less intrusive' is if the docs are going into someone else's abdomen rather than your own. LOL! Strength in numbers peeps! No one's gonna mistake us for being weak and pick on the fat kid again.
*I still hate the word fat. Its almost as bad as morbidly obese. Almost.* Anyway.........
If interested drop me a message in my DS message box along with your URL. I'll then message you my URL and you can send me an Add request and I'll add U. Only those that are genuine please. Thanks and Happy Holidays one and all.
Cheers!
8^D
WLS/GBS is stigmatized by the media & talk show gabbers, and your average haters be they strangers/ some family or friends. We're always ridiculed, criticized or given the silent treatment when we wish to discuss our desire to play our last card & take advantage of this tool. And thank heavens it's available. They always go on about the risks and dying when they're preaching to the choir. We've done our research and are more than aware of the pros & cons. Besides, ANY surgical procedure is risky; and that goes for the "less intrusive" surgeries. The only time a 'less intrusive' becomes 'less intrusive' is if the docs are going into someone else's abdomen rather than your own. LOL! Strength in numbers peeps! No one's gonna mistake us for being weak and pick on the fat kid again.
*I still hate the word fat. Its almost as bad as morbidly obese. Almost.* Anyway.........
If interested drop me a message in my DS message box along with your URL. I'll then message you my URL and you can send me an Add request and I'll add U. Only those that are genuine please. Thanks and Happy Holidays one and all.
Cheers!
8^D
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
I am pre op...going through insurance issues right now...My insurance through work (that they pay for!!) has an exclusion for WLS!! so I am enrolling and paying for my own insurance that will pay for the WLS January 1...much cheaper to pay the $6,000 out of pocket for the insurance than $30k plus. I was told that the process should take about 2 month after my insurance is settled...I am keeping my fingers crossed I can have the surgery in March or sooner???!?!?!
Good luck!! and Happy Holidays!!
Chris
Ciao DS-keteers.
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