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To be able to walk and talk at the same time

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help others who struggle with obesity

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be able to ride a roller coaster without worrying about fitting in the seat.

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Surgeon Testimonial

Carl M. Pesta, M.D., F.A.C.O.S
My first impression of Dr. Pesta was that he was a very sincere person. He really seems to have a passion for what he does, and a genuine concern for his patients. Each time I see him it further validates those thoughts. He is extremely easy to talk to and to voice concerns to. The staff at his office is great. Sally, the program coordinator (who works out of the hospital, not the office), is one of the greatest people I've ever met. She will help you with anything you need help with. L'Nore, the patient advocate, is awesome too. She has had surgery herself as well, and is very candid about the process and what she's been through. I was very impressed with the entire staff.
All in all, if you are looking for a great surgeon I would highly recommend Dr. Pesta. He has great bedside manner, he's friendly, funny, and up front. There is a very structured aftercare program (which is outlined in the "WLS bible") that they provide you with, which has tons of info in it to help you along the way. I feel I couldn't have chosen a better surgeon. Thanks Dr. Pesta.
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  • Comment by rosa04 on 9/8/10 10:54 am
    good Luck
  • Comment by jade0092003 on 9/8/10 10:05 am
    good luck on having your surgery!!!
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Got my date!!!
posted on 8/8/10 4:06 pm
 This past week I received my surgery date...September 8th. I have to tell you, I am excited/scared/worried/overwhelmed...you name it, I'm probably feeling it! I've been going through the process since about May to finally get to this point. It's been a whirlwind of emotions but I know I am doing the right thing for myself. All the hoops I had to jump through were fine except the sleep study. The doctor found that I have very mild sleep apnea and sent me for a second sleep study to get a c-pap titration prescription. Turns out that my insurance says my sleep apnea is not "severe" enough to cover the c-pap machine (which my doctor admitted that I maybe wouldn't even need, especially after surgery) and that I'd have to self pay. And since the doctor suggested that I get the darn machine, I had to in order to move forward with the surgery. I was not a happy camper, I paid for the thing...and I get the worst sleep I've ever gotten with that damn thing. 
Anyway, I'm not too excited to start the liquid diet, but I did 6 months of it on a supervised weight loss plan through the hospital so hopefully 2 to 3 weeks will be a walk in the park for me. I actually don't mind the shakes and think they're pretty good. I just hope I still like them after surgery! 
I'm trying to get everything together and prepared so I have everything I need when the surgery does finally come. I don't want to be running around like a chicken with it's head cut off the last week trying to get everything together. I'd much rather be over-prepared (if there is such a thing) than unprepared, if you know what I mean. It makes me nervous to buy protein powders and drinks before surgery cause there's no telling what I'll actually like after all is said and done. Guess it will all be trial and error. 
I do have to say that is board has been such a great help and source of information and inspiration though. Without it I may have never been able to make the decision to go through with surgery. But who knows. 
Wish me luck and send some happy thoughts my way. I'll appreciate it :)
Oh, and scoot over/squish together and make some room for me on the losers bench!


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