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Surgeon TestimonialHosein N.M.I. Yasrebi M.D.I knew Dr. Yasrebi's reputation when I chose him. I found him to be professional, personable and stern. I understand why. It's been said to me that he only takes low risk patients. That is simply not true. If you are high risk, he will make you low risk if possible and if you follow his instructions to the letter, you have it made. He required that I lose 50 pounds before surgery, and I did. I believe it has made all the difference in the world. My recovery so far has been remarkable. I found out that he changes gloves 3 times during surgery and cleans the body with an antibacterial solution 3 times during surgery. His wound infection is 0%. His staff is helpful and knowledgable. He has a good before care and after care program and I enjoy the support group meetings. I heard another surgeon speak about him, she said she could've have any surgeon from Harvard to Miami, and knowing the risks and reputations, she chose Dr. Yasrebi. She spoke for many minutes about his skill. She lost 200 pounds and looked great. I would rate Dr. Yasrebi the very best you could possibly choose. Just be ready to work hard at getting ready but it can be done.
I DO NOT have anything negative to say about Dr. Y and I've thought and thought about it. He should teach this to new surgeons!
Latest Surgery Support Comments
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Wow, Charlie! Kudos
to you on the 4 year
anniversary!! You
don't know it but
you have been a
great inspiration to
me. I bookmarked
your profile in my
favorites way back
when I first started
researching the
surgery, and here I
am 2-1/2 weeks
postop (finally) and
I still go there
and re-read it to
this day for
inspiration...not to
mention I can relate
to the surfer girl
aspect, LOL, having
grown up in the
Florida Keys back in
the day! I hope
upon my 4 year
anniversary I will
be able to say I am
as successful as
you!
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Hello Miss Charlie
and congratulations
on a 4th year post
op. You were an
inspiration for me
when I was newly
post op 20 months
ago...how the time
does fly and you
still are! Thank
you for being there
for me those many
months ago.
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Hi Surfer Girl!
Happy Anniversay!
You've done so well
with your weight
loss and keeping it
off that you deserve
to really celebrate!
So eat a whole,
entire Power Crunch
bar if you want ;-)
Really, I hope you
will do something
special to celebrate
your re-birthday!
I'm so proud to call
you my friend!
Hugs!
Vickie J.
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Another Summer Sunday 5 days ago
I need to get outside. It's sunny and bright, and I need to go walk. My arm hurts....so I'm whiney. I fell on my bike yesterday and broke my fall with my elbow on the concrete. Ouch.
I have a problem with exercise. I just can't seem to make myself do it. I did ride my bike 8 miles yesterday before the fall. My arm shouldn't stop me from walking. But as usual, it's an excuse. I'm just having my EAS shake and wondering why I don't just get out there an do it. Dang.
Anyway...keep on keeping on. It's a good life.
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Year of the Rat on February 8, 2008 5:35 pm
Since Michelle has been posting about it being the year of the rat....well...that's my year. I was born in the year of the rat. So here I am, the good, the bad and the.....um.....not so good. But it pretty well sums me up.
My WLS tool is still working. Have not been able to eat much at all today. Doesn't happen often, but I love it when it does. Life is good.
 
  The Chinese astrological cycle begins with the year of the Rat; consequently those born within this category like to be first, pioneers, at the forefront of the action. Because of this, they tend to see themselves as a cut above the others. Restless and inquisitive, those born under the influence of the Rat are active, both physically and mentally, and tend to lead busy lives. Challenge is essential to them for they love the thrill of living dangerously, adapting easily to different environments and surviving against all odds. With clairvoyance, intuition, perspicacity and an eye for detail, Rats are formidable problem solvers, finding workable solutions to the knottiest problems. Travelling is one of their favorite pastimes. They have a natural talent for the arts, specifically writing.
The Rat possesses attributes ranging from charming and humorous to honest and meticulous. The Chinese say those born in these years make good and wise advisors, yet they can never decide for themselves and change direction constantly. However, Rats at times hunger for power and money, leading some to be gamblers and others to be manipulative or petty. Their greed can lead them into a destructive trap. They should avoid the negative traits of being sly, secretive, critical and judgmental of others. Another problem is that they can worry and fret endlessly, especially about their health, which creates internal stress. To combat this, Rats need space and understanding, love and companionship.
Rats are best known for their charm and intelligence, which often wins admiration wherever they go. Blessed with a sharp wit, they possess a marvelous sense of humor, which makes them stimulating and amusing company to have around. Generally extroverted, they may well be described as opportunists for they prefer to live off their wits rather than labor long and hard to earn their daily bread.
The Rat has a great appetite and appreciates fine cuisine, loving all types of good food, fine wines, baked goods and gourmet meals. Although he may not be patient enough to prepare these great meals himself, he does enjoy dining at all the latest restaurants.
Rats should have a happy childhood and a carefree youth. However, the second part of their lives may be stormy and problematical. They may be prone to lose money in a bad business deal or their happiness in an unfortunate love affair. The third part of their lives will be comfortable, and their old age as peaceful as could be wished.
It is important to note whether the Rat was born in the summer or the winter of the year. In summer the lofts and granaries are full, but in winter the Rat will be obliged to go out and forage for food, and must watch out for the traps set along the way. In human terms, this could mean the risk of prison or an accidental death.
The Passionate Rat
Rats are able to control their feelings and will generally present a cool facade to the outside world, regardless of whatever volcanic emotions they may be feeling inside. But these are passionate creatures whose feelings can be deeply stirred and though able to control them as a rule, when the volcano does erupt, watch out! Perhaps one of their faults is their inability to actually talk about their feelings to those they love, and consequently they tend to repress them -- thus adding to the volcanic pressure. As well as being deeply passionate they are sensual creatures who simply exude sexuality and who greatly enjoy all forms of physical stimulation.
Rats' romantic life is very quiet, provided that they take care not to interact with the Horse or Rooster. In particular, it is catastrophic for a male Rat to marry a female Fire Horse. They should be wary of those born in the Year of the Tiger; although a light social bond may be enjoyable, a deeper relationship may prove problematic. Rats have excellent relationships and much happiness with the Dragon, Monkey and Ox born.
January is the month of the Rat. The time of the Rat is from 11:00 p.m. to 12:59 a.m.; their direction of orientation is the north. The Rat's color is light blue.
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The Cruise on February 6, 2008 10:20 am
Hello out there. Life continues to be good for me. I feel good, I eat right (most of the time) and I constantly work on my exercise. I'm not a move to loser like Kathy. She has so much energy. I walk and ride my bike when I can get my butt outside. And play golf every now and then. Maybe today.
I went on the Celebration cruise this past week. I cannot tell you how much fun I had. I met and interacted with some awesome people. I hope I have made some friends for life. I hope you will consider the cruise next year. Or one of the OH conferences this year. What a great way to meet our peers and learn how others cope and make weight loss surgery work. It doesn't matter what surgery you had....we are all together in this thing. Support is the main thing. The one true thing that goes a long way in keeping us on track.
I am working on my 6th year. I am hanging in there, about 15 pounds over goal and working constantly to keep myself there. I love my RNY. My family has a history of clogged arteries and heart disease. I cannot afford to eat the grease and fats. This surgery keeps me honest, and hopefully my arteries clear. I don't buy into the 'my labs are fantastic' posts either. No lab is going to show plaque collecting on the walls of my arteries....I don't get into the surgery wars on the board, its not worth the aggravation. I do not have an agenda. I am not trying to radically convert the world to my way of thinking. I find it all tiresome. It is not my role here to take on my surgery type as a cause. Some think that any positive post about my RNY is a put down for another type. That is pure bullshit. If you ask a question about another surgery, and I tell you to go to that surgery board for an answer, its not because I don't want you posting or asking questions on the main board.....gimme a break here.....its because I know people who have had the surgery are there in droves. People in the know. It's a place where a pre-op can get the BEST answer. I am amazed sometimes at the instant whiney self denfensive posts that pop up.
Anyway, I guess I'm on a rant. I just felt like saying it. So there. If I have any ill feelings about a surgery type, its certainly not the surgery, its the crap that goes on ABOUT the surgery. It's the nastiness.....and meaness and the ugly things said.
Let me say this again. I LOVE MY RNY. If you are a pre op, and want to know why, just send me a PM. I promise, I will not tell you any 'horror' stories or 'untruths' about another surgery. I will tell you why I LOVE MY RNY.
I have so many favorite pictures from the cruise. Here is one I'm a little proud of. Come visit with me again.
Hugs
Charlie
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It Starts Today on August 1, 2007 1:12 pm
I have other blogs on other sites. It gets a bit tedjus to type the same stuff over and over. So I won't
Today is Tuesday, July 31, 2007. I am starting my new iron regimen today. 100mg taken with acid, and NOT with dairy or any food that can inhibit absorbtion. I am hoping that is the key. So I make sure all my iron is taken with some acid. Usually grapefruit juice.
I talked to Lynda M today.....we discussed the iron issue. She has low iron too. Looks like a lot of folks are going through that now.
I just have to be very careful because of my liver.
I am sad to say good bye to my old profile here. I have to figure out how to add all the cool stuff to this one. Looks pretty plain right now.
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