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  • Username: bumblebug
  • Location: Spring, TX, USA
  • Member Since: 6/1/2007
  • BMI: 54.1
  • Post Op
  • Surgery Type: RNY (05/29/07)
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My surgeon is Dr. Jason Balette at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands, The Woodlands, TX. This is a fairly new program, but I knew I was in very capable hands. So much so that I was perfectly comfortable with being the first RNY performed at that facility. Let me start by saying from the first meeting I knew that this was the surgeon for me. He is a very compassionate and caring person, and never have I felt rushed at any visit. His seminar was very informative and gives information on both the LapBand and RNY procedures. I was already working with another surgeon preparing for LapBand surgery, but I was so glad that I went to Dr. Balette's seminar. Not only did I leave there with some great information, but also I found that RNY was a better option for me personally. Though I will say that there was not pressure from Dr. Balette in either direction. He gives you the information and will answer any question you have to help you make the right INFORMED decision that is best for you. He took time going over the consents with me and making sure I new everything I could expect and all the risks for the procedure. The office staff are all amazing! I always feel my calls are important and are handled very promptly. His nurse and assistants have always answered my concerns quickly and let me know that my needs are important to them. I have enjoyed sharing my progress with all of them and sometimes I wonder who gets more excited by my progress....me or them? :) This whole experience has been great, and Dr. Balette has been there every step of the way. Although there were times I felt I might be having too many questions are concerns, he has always been there to answer them and not once have I ever felt that a single concern was not important to him. I feel that this surgery has not only changed my life, but more importantly SAVED my life. I cannot believe the energy level I have and how great I feel! Things have changed so much for my family, and I can now enjoy life with my two young children. I feel that I have Dr. Balette to thank for that and could not have picked a better surgeon!
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Finally posted new pics!
on December 4, 2007 9:40 pm
Ok, I finally got the pictures updated!!  and this time I stitched pre op, 3 month and 6 month together and I can really see the difference!  I decided that I needed to recheck my measurments to see how much it has changed.

I have lost:

Chest 14 inches
Upper Arms 3 1/2 inches
Abdomen 10 inches
Hips 12 inches
Thigh 6 inches
Calf 4 inches

Wow!  I feel great and LOVE this surgery!!!  6 months.....can't wait to see what the difference is in the next 6 months!

Donna
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6 Months Post Op!
on December 1, 2007 11:57 pm
Ok, since I am a few days late and I know some of you are checking and looking for the update......I just wanted to let you know that I am ok....just busy and I will update soon.  Tonight was our company Holiday Party and I took pictures all dressed up that I will post tomorrow.

Things are going very well!  I do have new news, but for now it is late and I have to be up early............shhhhhh don't tell Dr. Balette (though he knows where I was tonight anyway :-)
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