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  • Username: BobF4
  • Location: Rochester, NY, USA
  • Member Since: 5/30/2008
  • BMI: 35.1
  • Post Op
  • Surgery Type: RNY (03/02/09)
  • Surgeon: Joseph Johnson
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Goals

be able to weigh myself on my doctor's scales

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 in progress, 
1 Person
 achieved this

be healthier, happier and stronger

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 in progress, 
8 People
 achieved this

I want to ride my bicycle again...

21 People
 in progress, 
8 People
 achieved this

Be ablet o fit confortably into resturant booths and theater chairs.

13 People
 in progress, 
6 People
 achieved this
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Surgeon Testimonial

Joseph Johnson
I first met him in June 2008, at his seminar. He explained things so that all people who attended could and did understand. He also took time to answer everyone's questions.

Second time was on Dec. 1, when I had my surgeon's consultation. He put me at ease, and took the time, once again, to answer my questions, and address the concerns I had about the burn scar on my stomach (from drinking hot coffee as a baby at 18 months old).

Then the big day came; the day of surgery. He again put me at ease, and explained how things would happen, including surgery happening 45 minutes earlier than scheduled.

On the evening of March 3, he popped in to check up on me in my hospital room. He apologized to me that he didn't see me the evening of surgery, which was due to some minor glitches coming up in recovery. This reinforced the feeling I had that his bedside manner is excellent.

Overall, I would give him the highest marks I could. The staff at Highland Hospital are top-notch, from the receptionists to the surgeons. One of the dieticians even came up to see me in my room and give me the diet I would leave the hospital on.
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  • Comment by Cheriliciღus 8-12-10 on 3/3/09 11:51 pm
    HAPPY BIRTHDAY Bob! This is the start of your new life! Get well and hope to see your updates soon when your feeling up to it! Hugs n Kisses, Christina>IN.
  • Comment by Witchy on 3/2/09 2:08 pm
    BOBS SURGERY WENT WELL HES IN HIS ROOM AND WILL GO HOME WEDNESDAY IF TOMORROWS TESTS GO WELL. I WILL CALL HIM LATER TONIGHT OR IN THE MORNING . Witchy
  • Comment by Stacy S. on 3/2/09 4:14 am
    Adding my well wishes and prayers ! This is an amazing journey we are all on. Best on luck on your journey to better health!
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December 1. 2009 - And the big day is....
on December 1, 2008 12:11 pm
Just got in from my surgeon's consultation.

First, the obligatory weigh-in.  I did gain some weight.  I am now 351 pounds.  That is up 4 from my last nutritionist appointment.

Met with my surgeon, Dr. Johnson, for about 20 minutes or so.  He explained what would happen.  He did mention I do have gallstones, which means that, in addition to my WLS, he will be taking my gallbladder, as well.  But, he did not see any indicators (at this time)  that would preclude me from having both procedures done laparoscopically.  I did mention to him about the burn scar on my stomach (I drank hot coffee at about 18 months old).  He briefly examined it, and said that he didn't see that to be an issue either.

Then, I met with the scheduling coordinator.  She told me the pre-op testing would be done a few weeks prior to surgery.  Then, she asked me when I wanted the surgery.  She did mention that the date I would be given would be a provisional date, which would be my real date, pending insurance approval.  I took his first open date which is (drumroll please.....)

March 2, 2009!!!
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