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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
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    good luck on having your surgery!!!
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Only a few more days...
posted on 9/5/10 6:43 am
So, let's see. My surgery is in 3 more days. I feel like I'm not prepared enough. Not in terms of mentally...but with having all the things I think I'm going to need while at home. Protein powders, liquid, soft foods...etc. Guess I'll be shopping today. I am seriously not looking forward to Tuesday either. I have never done a bowel prep, nor do I want to find out what one is like. But such is life. I figure if I can make it through that, Wednesday will be a breeze. Haha.  
I've been on my two week liquid diet, which I actually started early. But yesterday I cheated and had some fried rice from the local thai place. I just couldn't help myself. And I've done so well for the past 2 and half weeks I figured a little bit of rice wasn't going to hurt me. But after I ate it and thought about it, I just went through the thought process that I always battle. "Just a little bit won't hurt..." Then a little bit turns into a lot and so on. I'm sure most of us know what that's like. Only difference is, is that I'll have a little help controlling that in a few days. I'm nervous about missing food, and feeling left out. "Well, I want to eat that too!" is what I fear I'll think all too often, but hopefully not. 
This journey has brought out a lot of different emotions. I'm pretty much past the excitement part of it all and I'm just plain nervous. I know everything will turn out ok, but it's still hard to wrap my head around what I'm actually going to be doing. I never thought this day would actually come, and look, here it is 3 days away. Wish me luck. I'll take all the good happy thoughts that anyone is willing to give. 


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