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Donald Waldrep, M.D.
Dr. Waldrep and his staff are extemely professional and well-organized for the most part. Dr. Waldrep is very relaxed and easy to talk to. He has a bit of a dry sense of humor, which I love, and is also a bit silly as well. But, always professional. His PA, Mike, is also quite personable and easy to talk to. And again, silly and has an easy sense of humor. I think that a sense of humor is essential when in a doctor/patient relationship, as it takes the formalness out of the situation and makes it easier to feel free to talk openly with those providing care to you. rnThe before and aftercare programs are first rate and ultra important in their practice. Dr. Waldrep's office has a great relationship with Sutter Roseville Hospital and they definately work hand-in-hand to ensure the best possible results for their patients. Dr. Waldrep and his office staff are quite open with regard to discussing risks and requirements of weight loss surgery. rnDr. Waldrep is a fabulous surgeon with an impecable record of successes, and an amazingly low rate of complications.His bedside manner is easy going and comfortable. I don't have a single complaint about the care that he or his staff have provided for me.
Member Interests
  • Humor - Doesn't everyone love a good laugh?
  • Pets - Two black cats, and lots of tropical fish.
  • Music - Nearly anything except country! Mainly alternative or hard rock.
  • Camping - Love it!
  • Hiking - Loveit! Miss it! Can't wait to do it again!
  • Tattoo - I have one on my back, but I would like to get a few more.
  • Basketball - I try to never miss a Sacramento Kings game.
  • Married - Married for 16 years (4.27.92), and have worked really hard to stay that way.
  • Nursing - Working on my ASN as we speak.
  • Gardening - Just like to get out and get my hands in the dirt...see what grows!

Latest Surgery Support Comments

  • Comment by Lorraine (Laurie) C. on 2/2/07 3:46 pm
    Hi Suzanne, I hope everything went well . Here's wishing you a speedy recovery. Congrats and best wishes. Horray for you !!!!!!!
  • Comment by Eggface on 1/30/07 2:56 pm
    What a way to start the new year with a new you! Sending prayers for a speedy recovery. May all your dreams come true by this time next year. ~Michelle (MV)
  • Comment by WIBlueyes on 1/30/07 6:00 am
    Suzanne-I just wanted to let you know that you will be in my thoughts and prayers for an uneventful surgery and a speedy recovery!!! Take Care!
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Pre-op class
on January 26, 2007 8:55 pm
Well, I attended my pre-op class yesterday. It really seems to have made this all so much more real for me. I think that the nervousness is beginning to set in, as well. Anyway, we got a little canvas bag full of stuff: a 32 ounce mug to fill twice a day, an exercise band, a pedometer that does all kinds of things-it even talks to you and plays music to keep you on pace, our spirometer, and cutest part-a silly putty egg. The instuctor said that we were probably wondering what in the heck that had to do with the surgery...she told us that it was in there to remind us how small our stomach would now be! And then she said "well, soon you can use it for your lunch box or to hold your new bikini!" I though it was quite clever. We also got a folder full of post-op information and a pillow (with of all things-a diagram of the roux-en-y printed on it in case we forget what we had done ~lol) for bracing the belly when coughing and a pen to have everyone on the bariatric floor sign it. I came out of that two hour class with enough crap that you would have thought I had just checked out! I am glad to have the last task completed...I am even pre-registered as of this morning. Tuesday will be here before I know it!
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Why is this bugging me????
on January 23, 2007 1:25 am
The last week I have had two different people come to me with " oh, you don't need this surgery. You aren't even that heavy!" and " what are you thinking...have you had any testing done?" and the winning quote..." have you tried dieting?" What?? Why is it that people feel that they somehow have more insight into or information about my life than I do? Do people really think that I am so ignorant of what I am choosing to do that I would go under the knife to change my entire way of living and yet never have looked into what it really meant? Crap!! If I hear this kind of judgement one more time before surgery I think that I just might explode! I am having such a difficult time getting some of the things that people have said to me out of my mind. I can't seem to figure out why comments made to me by people that I am not even close to would drive me crazy like this. It is as though people are trying to talk me out of having surgery, and I am not sure why because not one of them has even said the standard line " you could die from this surgery!". What is their motive? Do they want me to be miserable for the rest of my life? Are they jealous, as a friend who has had WLS said they are? Am I supposed to be second-guessing myself or questioning whether this is the right choice for me now? NO! I think that I will hold steadfast in my decision because I think that it is the correct choice for me, and if I have regrets later, at least they will be mine to own!! I refuse to be swayed by the opinions of others who don't know what it is to live in this body and feel what I feel everyday. So, why is this still bugging me??
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Not much to say today...
on January 18, 2007 1:05 am

...except that I started back to school yesterday, and that I am beginning to get nervous about the surgery. YIKES!!

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High BP~ggrrrr!!
on January 13, 2007 11:09 pm
Well, I went to see my PCP yesterday to have my BP checked. It was really high @ 147/114 the day that I had my visit with the surgeon. He really wanted me to see my PCP to have him check it and decided if he thought it should be treated until my surgery on 1/30. So, of course it was marginally high again yesterday @140/94. That was enough for Dr. Hisatomi to decide to put me on meds for it. But, he did reassure me that he was reasonably sure that by the next time I saw him, in a month, I would be off of them again. 
It seems so silly that I am on meds now, after I have already been approved and am 2 weeks from surgery! What would have happened, I wonder, if I had needed a co-morb to be approved? I guess that just being fat was enough for HealthNet! LOL In any case, I guess better safe than sorry. I have been able to keep the BP in check up until now. Maybe it's a sign that it really is time for me to do this.
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