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our next support group is Monday 2/3 from 6-7pm at Venice Regional Aud. D! Hope to see you there!! Gina

StinkerBelle is right...spam...and poor grammar to boot!

I haven't had this complication, but I asked about it. It isn't uncommon and can be fixed.

Dr. Joseph Chebli is the surgeon I work with. He also does revisions here in Venice, FL: www.venicembs.com

oh my gosh, yes! It's so true. I've also opened my support group to non-surgical patients who want to see what it's all about, the good, bad AND ugly! Glad you made it to yours! STAY WARM! :)

Ralph condensed it very nicely! It will be here before you know it. But, unlike Ralph, I remember being in the pre-op area wanting to bolt for the door! Six years later and a LOT of educational experiences it was the best decision I've ever made for myself. I work out daily, and still have to...

I remember it took a good 8-10 months to get in ALL of that protein and water! and yes, the pills were horrific! just know that it becomes easier with time and patience. I'm 6 years out and all I take now is my vitamin supplements. You're doing GREAT!! keep up the good work!

Another Support Group this Saturday 1/18 @ Venice Regional Medical Center. 10-noon in Auditorium D! www.venicembs.com

So glad you are doing well Ralph! I'm hoping to work with our IT department to have our support groups web and pod casted so that anyone can join in from anywhere. The boards are amazing, but sometimes you need a "face to face". Stay warm and safe! Gina

Admitting your shortcomings is probably the hardest thing to do so GOOD FOR YOU! and this isn't an easy road nor is it meant to be. I think I've evolved more over the last 6 years since my surgery than I ever have. Point is, you will have positive and negatives in this experience. It's what you...

A number of our patients are over 60! They do amazingly well and are much more compliant than the 40 year olds (including myself!). And I agree with Cheyenne (which I do A LOT! :) ) as long as you have a competent surgeon and he/she has a great, supportive staff you shouldn't have any issues.

I agree with Cheyenne, talk with your surgeon. If you don't disclose and something happens, you could be held accountable. I had my surgery during nursing school as well. Took a final on Monday, surgery on Tuesday, Final on the following Monday...Clinicals resumed 2 weeks later and I was cleared...

Another Group Session this Saturday at Venice Regional Medical Center (Auditorium D) from 10-Noon. We will have one of our dieticians teaching us how to navigate a nutrition label. Then as before, our roundtable discussion to help us cope with everyday life and stressors of the holidays. Hope to...

anything sugary, even naturally sugared snacks like fruit, can cause issues. In my experience, I've noticed that whenever I thought I was "hungry" I was actually "thirsty". Your body dehydrates quickly, especially after surgery. By the time you notice "symptoms" of dehydration, its usually quite...

Tonight's the night! We have our first support group meeting at Venice Regional Medical Center tonight at 6pm! check out the website for more info. Hope to see you there! www.venicembs.com