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Surgeon Testimonial Mercedeh Baghai First impression was that she was a no nonsenese surgeon. She did not sugar coat anything! She explained all the risks of both RNY and Lapband. She laid out a plan and made it clear to me what was expected of me right from the beginning. The staff was more than accomodating with getting all my appointments scheduled in a timely matter. If they had an opening to get me in sooner... they did. I was supposed to see Dr. Baghai for my final ok before authorization in Dec. Since I had done so well with my pre-op diet, they moved it up to September... which resulted in a Nov. surgery date! That appointment with Dr. Baghai which was after all my testing was complete was much more one on one and personal and she was very thorough with going over all my test results with me. She answered all my questions and did not seem to mind that it was 7pm when we finished. My apt. was for 4:30.... I waited till 6pm to see her, and she took the time needed to go over everything and answer all my questions. She was very encouraging and made me feel good about what I had already accomplished. The only complaint I would have at this point is having to wait up to 2 hours past my appointment time to see Dr. Baghai. But I can see why... she takes her time with each patient, making sure to answer all your questions no matter how long it takes. I will update this as I continue my journey as Dr. Baghai's patient. Member Interests
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Hi. My name is Debbi and I had RNY surgery on November 5, 2008!
My Story I have had a weight problem since I was in grade school. It has been a lifelong battle. I have gone up and down in my weight over the years, but never getting down to a healthy weight. My greatest success was at the age of 26. I weighed about 300 pounds and realized that I had to do something when I went to try on some jeans and they were a size 26!!! At that moment I decided I was not going to be fat anymore. I went on an extreme diet of about 1000 calories a day and about 7 grams of fat. I watched Susan Powter late at night and was inspired by her 'fat makes you fat' theory. I started losing weight, started walking 4 miles a day, started dancing in my room late at night (would never do that in public!!) and lost about 60 lbs. My confidence was up, my size down to 18. I started country dancing and loved it. I started running 4 miles a day, dancing about 5 hours a night (now in public!!) and had a social life for the first time in my life. I got down to 200 lbs, but my extreme dieting and excersise had taken its toll on my body. I developed heel spurs and shin splints, and had to stop running. I also became pregnant around that time too... and stopped the dancing. Boy... it didn't take long for the wieght to come back on!! 65 lbs in no time! I went on to gain more, lose some, and gain more over the next few years. That, on top of a very bad relationship, left me emotionally depressed and feeling like my life was over. It has taken me a few years, but I am now ready to take my life back and start living again. I have 2 children that keep me going and give me a reason to be healthy and live life to the fullest. I feel like my life has a new beginning with a very happy ending!!!!
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Not fun!! Live and learn, i guess! I am 10 lbs away from 'Onederland'!! I'm a little over half way to my goal!!! 
I need to exercise more!!! I did go on a really nice long walk this morning... worked up a sweat, went up and down a bunch of stairs, etc. I felt good about that!! My protein level is still low... It only went up one point. 
I don't know why... I thought I was doing pretty good on my protein intake. My uric acid was normal... and that was without taking the meds... so no meds needed for now!! Yay! But I guess I know what to do from here... eat more protein, and move my ass!!!!! 
Speaking of which... I have lost my butt!! It has literally disappeared... I am trying to work that area extra hard when I walk so I at least have 'something' built up back there!! And also... the NP said I was 'narrow' and I should do really well with the weight loss... huh?? me? narrow?? That was a new one for me!!! Also while I was there they had a girl come in the room for me to give a pep talk to. She was having trouble with the required pre-op weight loss and was ready to give up. I hope I said something to her that helped! But it was nice to know that they think that I am a great spokesperson for their program and what it takes to be successful! I just love that office... everyone is so encouraging... if you follow the program. If you don't... well... I overheard my Dr. say today... 'I hate being a bitch.. I really do... but they have to take this seriously... or they will not be successful'!! And I totally agree!!! Well hopefully next post I will be in 'Onederland' doing the happy dance!!!!
I had a bad weekend and I know I wasn't eating enough. But now I have to take Allopurinol to prevent gout and kidney stones, and I gotta get that protein in!! I have been having difficulty getting in all my fluids still, but it is getting better... I just have to stick to a routine. I got the go ahead to eat soft foods, like scrambled eggs, cottage cheese, yougurt, etc. So far I have had no intolerance to anything Ive eaten, and I get full on about a half cup of anything. I'm sipping a protein shake throughout the day that has 80 gms of protein... so hopefully that will help. The bruises are now several shades of green and yellow, and hopefully will be gone soon. I am taking Lovenox still, so my blood is thin. The large bruise looks a lot better... but still several shades of ugly!! I'm trying to get my walking in, but it seems the more I walk the more exhauseted I am the rest of the day. I know i'm still healing and it will take time, but I just seem to get sooo tired! I went shopping the other day and bought a pair of pants... size 16!! Woohoo.... I haven't seen the teens in way too many years!! I bought XL scrubs for work and the pants were too big!!!! You mean I can now wear pants that don't have an X in the size???? I am loving this!!! I'm rocking my tool like a rock star!!! 
