Do you live in the Reno / Sparks area and are banded???

I would love to get together to compare notes, cup of coffee, start walking with a partner etc.

Interested?

Hi all! I am attending my first siminar tonight in Reno. What are your feelings on the Western Baritric Institue and the Dr's? I live in CA - but Renois our closest real town. I am over in Sierra Valley (395 to 70) Anyway, just trying to get as much info as possible and this site is really helping. Nice to know there are "real" people out there and not just the infomercials! Talk to you soon!:bolt:

Gail

Nooooooooooooooooooo....

I don't think I ever have experienced being depressed in my life. I am just really vocal about everything in my life.

I am not weighing myself until the "fill" appointment and I know I will have gained weight, but understandably I can't do this without my band being full. So it is what it is, I will lose once I hit the "sweet spot".

Gail

Yes I read you bought 2 grizzlies, I think you are going through the change of life!!!!! YAHOOOOOOO!

You go girl!

ktorri,

We have all had our bands done at WBI. I really like the office and Dr Ganser is AWSOME!!! He is one of the only DR's that didn't make me feal ashamed of my weight. He just asked me what I wanted to do and we talked.

Gail, 2 new grizz's huh?? VERY NICE!! We will have to get together and ride this summer. My wife has a Sportsman and my son has a Hawkeye. I would love to see some of your area, we have kinda rode the trails up around here.

Chris

Yes, the silver SE. We haven't taken them out yet. Hopefully this weekend. There are a lot of places to ride around here. They are not all chewed up like around Reno and Carson. We used to ride all around there when we lived there. This is our 4th set of quads. We decided these were probably going to be our last so we got what we wanted. They really are sharp.

Hi all! I am attending my first siminar tonight in Reno. What are your feelings on the Western Baritric Institue and the Dr's? I live in CA - but Renois our closest real town. I am over in Sierra Valley (395 to 70) Anyway, just trying to get as much info as possible and this site is really helping. Nice to know there are "real" people out there and not just the infomercials! Talk to you soon!

Well I know you are going to feel a "connection" with whomever did your presentation tonight. Even though I went with Dr.Kozar and think he is great, if I had to do it all over again I would choose Dr. Ganser. I do know that he has a longer wait list than the other Dr's, but everything I have heard about him from the other people I talk to; I am envious of.

Just FYI each Dr. within WBI have a seperate set of their own rules and guidelines, I think they are all excellent Dr's and they are very "pro" for us obese people losing weight to get healthy.

I don't think you could choose a better team of Surgeons. I just am partial to Dr. Gansers reputation. However Dr. Kozar did my lapband and he was fantastic, I wish he was a little more leaniant with his rules, and more realistic about the thoughts fat people have about food, and that we just can't say "no" to chocolate cake; even if we tried.

Hi all! I am attending my first siminar tonight in Reno. What are your feelings on the Western Baritric Institue and the Dr's? I live in CA - but Renois our closest real town. I am over in Sierra Valley (395 to 70) Anyway, just trying to get as much info as possible and this site is really helping. Nice to know there are "real" people out there and not just the infomercials! Talk to you soon!

So? How did it go? Tell us what your thoughts are....

Gailannr:

So did you buy some South Beach? Have you tried one yet? What do you think?

Chris:

If you are interested, I have Sat/Sun off and weather permitting if you want me and DH will meet you at the Marina for a 2 mile dog walk and then let the dogs play at the dog park.

Pam,

I would love to do that. I have Sunday morning off but I have to work saturday either 7am to 7pm or 3 pm to 3 am. i will know more in the morning and will let you know so we can schedual it.

Chris

Pam,

I would love to do that. I have Sunday morning off but I have to work saturday either 7am to 7pm or 3 pm to 3 am. i will know more in the morning and will let you know so we can schedual it.

Chris

Okay, so walking the marina with Chris is on my "list to do this weekend"

Did you call Ganser and ask for a closer appointment? I am curious "if" he will give you a fill because the band was so small on your stoma to begin with. You might have a better chance of getting a fill by leaving your appt as is and letting 2 more weeks go by.

Shhhhh don't tell anybody "I gained 3 1/2 pounds this week. F!!

I am trying to be better! But that 3 1/2 pound took soooo long to get off, and actually I was surprized I had not gained more... How is your progress?

Gailannr:

So did you buy some South Beach? Have you tried one yet? What do you think?

No on the South Beach. I'll have to buy it in Reno on Friday. My DH has a doc appt. So will do some serious shopping then.

NO I never called, I havn't been gaining just hovering at the same spot so I figured I would wait. We are going to Oregon the weekend before my fill and I don't think it would be a good idea to fill before I go out in the sticks for 4 days. I would rather just wait.

Sorry I can't give you a more specific time, I am having to cover for one of our guys that broke his leg a few weeks ago and went into the docs for his clearance. I just don't know if he got it or not. That will decide what shift I have to pick up

Chris

Pam, how does noon on sunday sound to you??

I got to go out and ride sleds today. It was AWSOME!!! beautiful snow! I did break my sled, so I am done now for the year for sure.

Chris

No on the South Beach. I'll have to buy it in Reno on Friday. My DH has a doc appt. So will do some serious shopping then.

Gail:

Scolari's has them $2.00 each. That is the cheapest I have ever seen, also their selection is really big on S. Beach.

Walmart has only a few selections.

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