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Surgeon TestimonialAlan Posner, M.D., F.A.C.S.So far so good... I like his style, his straight-forwardness, no pussy-footing around... tells the risks out right, and you follow his program or you leave. I really like the fact that he listened to my questions and answered them in a way I understood without talking down to me; and he asked me if I had any more questions for him... WOW!
Dr Posner in Buffalo at Buffalo General Hospital is about the best thing that has ever happened to me! Had my WLS on Tuesday May 8th and was released on Thursday......all the staff who looked after me were the best!!!!! And I mean everyone, from the housekeeping lady who came in to empty the garbage pail to the Drs...eveyone asked me if I was ok, did I need anything, would I like to see a nurse...etc etc.
I'm impressed. Very impressed with the "perfect" WLS surgery I had in Dr Posner's hands to the followup he did during rounds to the greatest nursing team ever!
Oh, and canucks. If you're doing your "due diligence" and searching for a Dr for the WLS, then please do consider Dr Posner. OHIP works with them, and they're the ones I chose and I'm so ever happy that I did!
Thanks once again Dr Posner! Your skilll has given me back my life! WooHoo... I'm on my way! |
June 30, 2007
posted on 6/30/07 8:47 pm
My ramblings...
I think WLS surgery gives you normalcy - just that prior to surgery OUR normalcies were NOT NORMAL!!!!!!! By 18-24 months out I should be eating a meal similar to what the Canada Food Guide suggests - THAT will be NORMAL. And to tell the truth, the idea of little to no sugars is not a bad thing, nor is having a lot of processed foods - they contain WAY too much sodium etc anyhow! And the carbs thing, well, again - carbs turn to sugar in our bodies, so they should be in moderation. I think this is a lifestyle, a choice to eat healthier, and the WLS is the best tool ever to help me acheive my goal of healthy eating.
I have done extensive research, many surgeons/doctors have many different ideas. My advice that I tell people is that I think it is best to follow the course recommended by your specific care giver. Having said THAT... MY surgeon had me on the South Beach Diet for 6 months before surgery. Believe me when I tell you that eating is MUCH different after surgery no matter how "prepared" you try to be - so much so that it really can not be described. Something that tasted ok before surgey you may not like or be able to tolerate after... so don't buy lots in advance!!!!
As far as supplements pre AND post op - ASK YOUR DOCTOR! My doc has me taking multi vitamins 2x a day, calcium citrate 2x a day, minimum 60g protein supplement, I also take iron and monthly B12 shots as my bloodwork revealed I need these.
I am feeling great... played tennis with Louis today (well, batted the ball around, lol) and am wearing size 26W jean today - instead of my 32/34!!!! It is AWESOME!!
KISS (Keep It Simple Sista)!!!!!!
~5'10"~RNY~May 8, 2007~
~335/312/267/ 174~
(consult/preop/ current/goal)
Good Luck, Peace, Love and Prosperity
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