Dr. Gerald Kirshenbaum - Considering Dr. Kirshenbaum

[MissMom24 2]

Anita~ I was worried about you!!! Saying a little prayer for you too. I am glad to hear that you made it safe and sound. It sounds like you will need a nap today!

Michelle, Dee and John~ I LOVED meeting all of you. Your just as sweet in person as you are on line. Nice to know that your "real", if you know what I mean!

LA~ I was told at my post-op, 1 month, that it was ok to start working out. Although, a word to the wise, NO SITUPS for 6 weeks. I started at 4 and could totally feel my port wiggling around. It seriously grossed me out. At 7-8 weeks, it was fine.

Brandy

[MissMom24 2]

BTW, the 6th is fine with me too...

[Liteweight 1]

Just thought I would post this here. When I was originally researching Dr K... I was a bit freaked that he had barely ANY testimonials on the ObesityHelp website. Then I found this thread and got all my answers I needed.

Well for someone who doesn't find this thread, I wouldn't want them to be swayed from an excellent surgeon because of the lack in testimonials. Soooo... if you are a member of OH... please take a minute to review your experience. I am sure Dr K would appreciate it! :tongue2: :drool:

Dr K on OH

L.A. I think this is a great idea to post on the Obesity Help Website, thanks for the link. I too would have not found Dr. K if it had not been for lapbandtalk website. Some of you who have great stories to share should post your stories there.

[MissMom24 2]

DEE~

I wanted to let you know the name of the Vitamins that I am taking.

Its GNC Multivitamin

Solotron chewable

"antioxidant protection, total nutritional support and highly bioavailable iron"

Multiple Vitamin and mineral featuring:

• antioxidant protection
  
• total nutritional support
  
• highly bioavailable iron
  
• Natural berry Flavor

90 Chewable wafers

* These statements have not been evaluated by the food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

As a dietary supplement, chew two wafers followed by a liquid.< /p>

Serving Size 2 WafersServings Per Container 45Amount Per Serving % DVCalories 10.00</B> Total Carbohydrate 3.00 g</B> 1% Sugars 3.00 g Vitamin A (20% as beta-Carotene and 80% Retinyl Acetate) 5000.00 IU 100% Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) 150.00 mg 250% Vitamin D (as Cholecalciferol) 400.00 IU 100% Vitamin E (as dl-alpha Tocopheryl Acetate) 100.00 IU 333% Thiamin (as Thiamin Mononitrate) 15.00 mg 1000% Riboflavin (Vitamin B-2) 15.00 mg 882% Niacin (as Niacinamide) 25.00 mg 125% Vitamin B-6 (as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) 15.00 mg 750% Folic Acid 100.00 mcg 25% Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin) 15.00 mcg 250% Biotin 20.00 mcg 7% Pantothenic Acid (as Calcium d-Pantothenate) 20.00 mg 200% Iron (as Ferrous Gluconate) 5.00 mg 28% Iodine (as Potassium Iodide) 76.00 mcg 51% Manganese (as Manganese Gluconate) 1.70 mg 85% Lecithin 25.00 mg ** Hesperidin Complex 5.00 mg ** Betaine Hydrochloride 5.00 mg ** Rutin 2.50 mg ** Citrus Bioflavonoids Complex 2.50 mg ** para-Aminobenzoic Acid (PABA) 2.50 mg ** Inositol 2.50 mg ** Choline Bitartrate 5.00 mg ** ** Daily Value (DV) not established

Other Ingredients: Fructose, Cellulose, Rose Hips powder (Rosina canina), Copper Gluconate, Zinc (as Zinc Gluconate), Brewer's Yeast, Natural Flavors, Magnesium (as Magnesium Gluconate), Calcium Gluconate, Sorbitol

No Artificial Color, No Artificial Flavors, No Dairy, No Gluten, No Preservatives, No Wheat, Sodium Free, Aspartame Free

Storage Instructions: Store in a cool dry place.

Warning: After opening, keep tightly closed in refrigerator or other cool place.

Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6. Keep this product out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or poison control center immediately.

Contains: Soybeans

To view the Label you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader installed. You can download a free copy of the Adobe Acrobat Reader at: Adobe - Adobe Reader Download - All versions

[DynamoMini 1]

Hi Everybody -

Woofay - I felt totally guilty when we walked outside and saw that blowing snow. It is strange to think of the raging blizzard of last night and the sunshine and warm weather that is today's weather in Denver. I am so glad that Dee waited and invited you. I want you to know that you have an open invitation to stay with me anytime. That goes for all of you. I have been where you were; praying, white knuckled and it wasn't a pretty picture. I'm sure glad you have a sturdy vehicle that got you through and feel bad about your stressful drive. So glad you are safe. Hugs.

Dee - you are doing really well. Enjoy the quick weight loss and changes that your body will be going through. It is already happening.

Mal - you were missed. Hugs. Feel better.

John - it is amazing the difference your weight loss has made in the way you look. You add an appreciated blast of testosterone to our group. Any other guy bandsters out there who want to come to our support group???

Brandy - it was wonderful meeting you. You deserve to come to support group, even if it is in a restaurant/bar. My gosh, raising four kids is enough to exhaust anyone, then your daughter with special needs, I am glad you are getting out of "Dodge" for a little R and R. When my sons were young, I remember saying the easiest part of my day was going to work. So I admire you, holding the fort and being super mom. I love that you are exercising too. It really helps the endorphins.

Mare and Lydia - Sorry we missed you last night. Hope you will be able to make it on March 6th.

Red Robin on March 6th - It seems fine for all of you. So all you regulars and newbies put Red Robin on your calendar.

[DynamoMini 1]

Regarding the crunches and/or sit-ups

My trainer and I have found a wonderful stomach crunching system that uses my belly weight to my advantage.

FYI -

She calls it "Belly Ups"

I am on all fours, with a flat back.

I relax my stomach, then pull in my stomach and hold it for a count of 15 seconds. I mean really hold it in as tight as possible and still breathe. I do this 6 times in a row, do something else then repeat the sequence.

It doesn't hurt or smoosh my band area, it gets me in touch with my stomach muscles, which I don't think I have ever really used and it promotes great posture.

Just thought I would share a trick here - to those who deserve the best.

Michelle

[Mal 0]

Dynamo~Thanks for the "Belly ups" tip. I will deffinatly implement that into my workout!

[PrtyAntOvrYt 6]

Michelle, that was so cute, when you said to Brandy, "you deserve a little R and R." (Red Robin!) thanks everyone for changing the date so that I could attend! Michelle, I think you're just adorable and love our nights out!

Brandy, You Rock! I'm going to go to GNC today and beg and plead and cry for them to take my powdered vits back! I won't try them again, or I'll vomit!

OH NO! DON'T VOMIT!!! NO!:drool:

It was so nice last night at RR. Brandy you are just gorgeous! I'm so glad we met you! Thanks for coming out!

AND You Miss Anita-girl! Poor Baby! You should have come home with me! I am so sorry for that drive home! I know how that is. I drove home one night from work and I literally could NOT see the hood of my own car it was such a blizzard, but I was on E-470 and not one place to pull over. AND I was scared to death of driving off the side of the road... I couldn't find the side of the road! Thank you thank you thank you for risking life and limb to join us! I worried about you all evening! Thanks for posting this morning!

Mr. John! Thanks for bringing all your maleness to our group. I'm glad you joined us! Have a great day and just keep "choppin that Brocolli" --:tongue2:

Well, I better get my "steph-a-dee you have a big hiney, just like my Dad" butt in gear and get my errands done!

Love and Hugs,:wub:

dee dee eyes~

(my mom used to call me that!)

[PrtyAntOvrYt 6]

Darling Mal!

I missed you last night!

I hope you feel better very very soon!

Take extra special care of yourself - because you're extra special to many many people.

I Love You,

dee~

[PrtyAntOvrYt 6]

DEE~

I wanted to let you know the name of the Vitamins that I am taking.

Its GNC Multivitamin

Solotron chewable

"antioxidant protection, total nutritional support and highly bioavailable iron"

Multiple Vitamin and mineral featuring:

• antioxidant protection
  
• total nutritional support
  
• highly bioavailable iron
  
• Natural berry Flavor

90 Chewable wafers

* These statements have not been evaluated by the food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

As a dietary supplement, chew two wafers followed by a liquid.< /p>

Serving Size 2 WafersServings Per Container 45Amount Per Serving % DVCalories 10.00</B> Total Carbohydrate 3.00 g</B> 1% Sugars 3.00 g Vitamin A (20% as beta-Carotene and 80% Retinyl Acetate) 5000.00 IU 100% Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) 150.00 mg 250% Vitamin D (as Cholecalciferol) 400.00 IU 100% Vitamin E (as dl-alpha Tocopheryl Acetate) 100.00 IU 333% Thiamin (as Thiamin Mononitrate) 15.00 mg 1000% Riboflavin (Vitamin B-2) 15.00 mg 882% Niacin (as Niacinamide) 25.00 mg 125% Vitamin B-6 (as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) 15.00 mg 750% Folic Acid 100.00 mcg 25% Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin) 15.00 mcg 250% Biotin 20.00 mcg 7% Pantothenic Acid (as Calcium d-Pantothenate) 20.00 mg 200% Iron (as Ferrous Gluconate) 5.00 mg 28% Iodine (as Potassium Iodide) 76.00 mcg 51% Manganese (as Manganese Gluconate) 1.70 mg 85% Lecithin 25.00 mg ** Hesperidin Complex 5.00 mg ** Betaine Hydrochloride 5.00 mg ** Rutin 2.50 mg ** Citrus Bioflavonoids Complex 2.50 mg ** para-Aminobenzoic Acid (PABA) 2.50 mg ** Inositol 2.50 mg ** Choline Bitartrate 5.00 mg ** ** Daily Value (DV) not established

Other Ingredients: Fructose, Cellulose, Rose Hips powder (Rosina canina), Copper Gluconate, Zinc (as Zinc Gluconate), Brewer's Yeast, Natural Flavors, Magnesium (as Magnesium Gluconate), Calcium Gluconate, Sorbitol

No Artificial Color, No Artificial Flavors, No Dairy, No Gluten, No Preservatives, No Wheat, Sodium Free, Aspartame Free

Storage Instructions: Store in a cool dry place.

Warning: After opening, keep tightly closed in refrigerator or other cool place.

Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6. Keep this product out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or poison control center immediately.

Contains: Soybeans

To view the Label you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader installed. You can download a free copy of the Adobe Acrobat Reader at: Adobe - Adobe Reader Download - All versions

HoneyBunny Brandy!!!

Thanks!!! Looks great to me!

:tongue2:

[Mal 0]

Darling Mal!

I missed you last night!

I hope you feel better very very soon!

Take extra special care of yourself - because you're extra special to many many people.

I Love You,

dee~

You are tooooooo kind! Thank you Dee-Dee eyes!!! I truly missed my Banditos last night. My hubby and my Chris took me out to dinner, it was nice. I will get this straightened out.

Take care my friend! Enjoy your time off and HEAL, HEAL, HEAL!!!

[MissMom24 2]

You guys are all so sweet!! I LOVED meeting all of you and can't wait for next month.

Hope anyone else who wants to join us, will come along. The more the merrier!!

[Woofay 0]

Okay...I'm home from work! Here is our Red Robin night out! We are all changing so fast!

The first is our newly banded Dee and John.

The second is our newbie Brandy and Michelle.

The third is Michelle and me, Anita.

The last one is the group of us.

Do we all just keep getting better and better, or what?!:glare:

We missed a few too! Mal, Marylin, Patricia, Lydia...hope your in the pic next month! :eek:

[Mal 0]

Thanks for posting the pics Woofay!

OMG, look at you all! Woofay, you are shrinking like crazy!!!..and still no gym??? I am SOOOOOOO jealous!

Dynamo~Stunning...you look absolutly stunning! Like I always say, you have a glow to you!

Brandy~You are beautiful! Are you sure you are a LB patient? You look how I want to at goal!!!

John~Congrats on the not being obese!

Dee~I can see how happy you are with your band.

Congrats mi Banditos, keep up the good work!!

[adorkbl 156]

Michelle... thanks for the bellyUps tip. I will try that!!

Natalie at Dr K's office told me 4 weeks. Waaah... I wanna work out NOW. lol. I guess I can wait one more week.

All you RR girls and guys look so good! Jealous I can't join y'all. :tt2:

I FINALLY decided to try food food tonight. Had my favorite salmon and broccoli recipe. YUM! It was sooo good. Definitely do not feel ANY restriction. I went slow... chewed well... and had no issues at all. Ate almost the whole 6 oz Salmon (minus 2 bites) and about 1/4 cup steamed broccoli. Nummy. :tt1: Hubby wants to cook steak tomorrow. Told him I am not going to test the tummy that much yet! :thumbup: