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William Graber M.D.
I was first taken a back by this doctor when I first met him. He wears a bow tie and I thought all doctors who wore bow ties were funny. My impression did change over time. He is a wonderful doctor so I don't let first impressions fool me. His office staff is also great. There is nothing I did not like about Dr Graber. Future patients should know that he has a wonderful success rate. He is very strict on his after care. But he is only looking out for his patients. He does have a structured aftercare program and he did address the risks of surgery. He is a wonderful surgeon. To me, surgical competence and bedside manner are both great, which Dr. Graber does have.
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Describe your behavioral and emotional battle with weight control before learning about bariatric surgery.
Actually....It didn't really bother me. I am what I am. I think I am beautiful person whether overweight or skinny. If nobody likes the way I look then by all means, they shouldn't be looking at me. I still wore shorts and tank tops.
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  • Comment by coolrayswife on 1/28/08 1:10 pm
    Sara, Congrats on your surgery. I will pray for you a smooth surgery and a speedy recovery. Just remember to take it one day at a time and you will be fine. God Bless You and Me
  • Comment by judyanne on 1/27/08 11:32 am
    Wednesday is your day! Just remember you are on the journey of a lifetime. Try to enjoy every minute. It may sound weird now, but know that you are cared for and prayed for here, and all too soon this will be but a memory and you will be an inspiration to someone else. I am waiting for you on the losers' bench! ~JudyAnne~
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What year!!
on January 29, 2009 4:14 pm

One year post op and what a year it's been.  I have lost 142 lbs.  My gallbladder was taken out in October.  I can pretty much eat anything now. I stay away from the fast foods except for Taco Bell.  I love mexican food and it doesn't bother me. I crave popcorn and peanuts.   My pant size?  Started at size 32, now wear 14/16.  YAHOOO!  Tummy tuck will be in the spring. 

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I FEEL GREAT
on May 6, 2008 2:52 pm
3 months post op.  Just went to the surgeon today.  He said that I am doing fantastic!!  I am losing weight just like I should be, not too fast and not too slow.  I am down to 247 lbs.  What a feeling it was to fit into a size 24 pant instead of buying a size 32. 
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It's been awhile
on March 3, 2008 11:48 am
It's been awhile since I have posted.  Anyway, I am 2 days shy of 5 weeks post-op.  Doing okay.  Sometimes I get sick. I try to stick to the foods that I know won't make me sick.  I did suffer a PE (Pulmonary Embolism) which is a blood clot in the lung.  Happened about 2 weeks post-op.  Now I am on Coumadin (anti-coagulant) for 6 months to 1 year.  Other than that, doing alright. 
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11 days post op
on February 10, 2008 5:59 am
I feel great!!!  I am up to eating yogurt, cottage cheese, or applesauce.  My incisions have healed quite nicely.  I try to get out and walk every day.  Somedays I have to go to the mall because of the weather.  I stop the protein shakes on Wednesday.  I will be trying tuna or scrambled eggs then. 
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2 days Post-Op 2/1/08
on February 2, 2008 6:02 pm
Well...It is all over.  Surgery was a success.  Was in the hospital only 2 days.  I must say the hardest part was all the gas pain that I had.  Having laproscopic surgery requires air to be put into my belly.  The first night after surgery was the worst.  I was up most of the night walking trying to move most of the gas.  When I did sleep I had to do it sitting straight up in bed. The second night was better.  I started passing the gas and I managed to sleep all night but still sitting up---and I love to sleep on my side :(  
As far as the incisions, very minimal. 6 4" scars. Stitches on the inside with glue on the outside and tape so I can take a shower.  I am sore which is to be expected.  I still have gas which is slowly working its way out ad it was so nice to sleep in my own bed last night. 
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I have pretty much been overweight most of my adult life.  My highest weight is 365 lbs.  That was in November '05 when I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.  My doctor put me on metformin and I lost 55 lbs within the course of 5 months. Then the weight stopped coming off.  I have been 310 for about 1 1/2 yrs now.  I may lose a couple here and there but nothing significant.  I am an EMT which was an important factor in deciding to have the bypass.  I am subject to all kinds of conditions being an EMT and I would be able to perform my duties better if I were thinner.  This came after I had to wade through a field in waist high weeds and water with all my gear on to help a patient who had been in an accident.  What an experience!!  Just the other day I had to climb a steep flight of stairs to get to a patient. By the time I got to the top I could hardly lift my legs and I was panting.  Thankfully my partner carried the equipment because I couldn't have done it.  By having the bypass I will also be getting rid of the diabetes. I suffer from reflux and that will go away too.  I am a person who loves the taste of food but I am willing to take this sacrifice so that I may feel much better.