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Surgeon Testimonial Todd Burry, M.D. My first meeting with Dr. Burry was in a group session with two other individuals. We met first with a respitory specialist, then with a dietician, and then finally with Dr. Burry. Dr. Burry seems quite young, but very competant. He is strong in his resolve for good patients that will adhere to the program and get the best results. He explains the surgical procedure in detail, then goes over the complications and risks, describing how the Deaconess program is doing compared to others nation-wide. He allowed any questions, and did not make me feel like I was wasting his time. Afterwards, he met me in my own exam room (along with some interns of some type) to further examine my capability for surgery. Again, asked for more questions, and we moved on to the next step. Very good bedside manner. His office staff is great -- Traci and Karen (receptionist and program director respectivly) have both had the surgery, and Penny is just a fountain of information. I don't care too much for the dietician, but the excercise therapist seemed real helpful. What every patient should know going in to meet Dr. Burry - he is very picky on his patients. He wants the patients that are not as likely to have complications and are more likely to reach their goals. However, his competancy comes shining through, and I had no qualms with him opening me up. He's dedicated to his work, but doesn't make you feel like you're in the way. He came to visit each day in the hospital, but it was more like a visit than just picking and prodding. He even remembers family member's names and pertinent details (hubby had surgery the Friday after mine, and Dr. Burry and staff continually checked up on him). Member Interests
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The first is my cross post from another accountability thread for Monday's food with an excerpt about my test.. the 2nd is yesterday's food. Post Date: 7/1/08 11:46 am I'm alive. I wish I were still asleep, but I'm alive. The test started out ok. I had immediate reaction, but figured it was due to not eating (nausea). BP and HR were fine, though, so I really assumed it was cause pouchie was empty for too long. 6 min in the nausea got worse. 8 min in and I was really feeling it. 10 min in was not cool. 11 and I crashed. They ended the test at 12 minutes with a positive reaction. My systolic went to 71 (from a start of 118), which was way lower than my HR (which had started to speed up around 8 min). Ever try passing out standing up but strapped down? It's not fun. Pretty clausterphobic. Good thing those damned straps were on well because I was clawing my way through them before I finally went under. They put me back flat (actually, mor eof a head stand), and all was right with the world within 3 minutes. Except now I'm exhausted. At least they didn't need to use medicine to cause the reaction.. I'm always trying to do things on my own yannow (dry humor). So what does this mean? Well, I get a new medication to my ever-growing list. Soon as Katy-bit wakes up from her nap, we're going to go fill it. So thanks for the thoughts. It means alot to have such a kind and caring family. My other board is worrie bout me, too (which is ironic, knowing where it is.. most people hate that board), so I'll do my accountability and check up on posts later today when I feel alive again. 1c coffee w/ ff moo salmon fillet 1c oikos w/ fibersure protein bar from GNC (not too bad) chicken and mozzerella flatbread sandwich (at 11 cause my cals sucked) 933 cals 33011g fat 52.92g carbs 119.33g protein 16g fiber 15 min jogging, 30 min free weights My day's food started out late.. but I ended up getting quite a bit in before I headed off to bed. I don't know if it's cause AF is on her way, or the test, but I'm on day two of a migraine. I've started some triptans, so I hope I'll at least feel human by lunch. Protein shake container of Harris Teeter veggie beef soup (lots of good carbs and protein) protein bar 1c oikos w/ fibersure salmon fillet 957 cals 27g fat 65g carbs 113g protein 15g fiber No excercise. Really, none. 0 Comment(s)
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