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Username: godzilla
Member Since: 10/3/2007
Post Op - Planning a revision
Surgery Type: RNY (02/03/08)
Surgeon: Nissim Geron

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Surgeon Testimonial

Nissim Geron
At first I was sceptical as I was really hoping to have my surgery (revision) in Jerusalem but after the original surgeon cancelled my op, I was back on the search.
When I returned, Dr. Geron was direct and honest about the risks in this being my 3rd WLS yet comforting at the same time.
The office staff is nice . My only problem was that I needed the secretary (and the surgeon was on vacation) and she was out due to a family death. But when Dr. Geron returned, I met with him in his office -and not his clinic.
People in Israel needing a revision should know about him and his hospital. Not everyone should have to go only to a hospital in Tel Aviv or Jerusalem to get quality care. It also exists in the northern part of the country.
I have my 2nd appointment after surgery coming up. As my incisioned opened to a seroma, I am seeing him one week after release from hospital and then two weeks later.
When in hospital, the dietician sat with me for more than half an hour privately while I was hospitalized explaining and answering my questions.
The surgical ward is smaller than some other hospitals I had visited. This contributed to a "family" atmosphere between patients and nurses and even the doctors. If a patient happened to be out of the room during Rounds, a doctor would find them and motion for them to return to their room. Nothing was done in rebuke.

Member Interests

Computers & Internet - I seem to be addicted to my computer!I log onto OH, and a few Hebrew forums. I B
Hobbies - I collect MAGNETS - most of my fridge is covered and friends send me every now a
Writing - I write for a couple of blogs and I keep sending short articles out in the hope
Music - I enjoy listening to Country and Jewich Modern.
Volunteerism - I volunteer in my local English library three times a week when I'm not running
Jewish - I live in Tzfat, Israel up North.
Language - I speak English and Hebrew. In other words, I am "illiterate" in both languages.
Judaism - I am Jewish and try to follow the rules of being a mentsch!

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Comment by anewbecboo on 1/29/08 12:24 am

Mikimi, your big day is almost here~woo hoo!!! I'm so excited for you!!! I will be praying for a successful surgery, a smooth and speedy recovery, and the ability to use your tool for optimal success for a healthier and thinner new you! Refua Shelaima and God bless your journey! big hugs, Becky

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My 1st mini-goal
on May 9, 2008 7:49 am

Today I went up to town for a friend's grandson's bris and celebratory meal which consisted of rolls, salads, potato, rice, green beans, and chicken. I ate from the cooked carbs as the chicken did not get put on the tanle until a good half hour after the other foods. Everything stayed in as I ate slowly and in very small amounts. I did not indulge in any cake or ice cream that was available.
I also stopped into my HMO to arranmge paperwork for some other medical issues - my ankle fusion follow-up and my monthly allergy shots.
I also looked to see of my blood test results were in - most were. My cholesterol was 168 and my HbA1c is now 4.3 after more than a year that it was at the high end of the range at 5.8.
Of course wheile I was there I had to weigh myself. I am now 88 K - a half a kilo loss since earlier this week when I saw the surgeon whose scale consistently is two kilo more than here.
And I am going to change my ticker to reflect the more "comforting" weight.

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Three Month Update:
on May 5, 2008 10:07 am

This morning I did blood tests and then went to see the surgeon. On his scale I weighed 90.5 kilo. He was happier than I was. I would have been happier if it was just 90 but the main point is the numbers are going LEFT so I have nothing to complain about at all. No reflux and although I am taking Ompradex in case of a marginal ulcer, I lay flat on my bed without the head raised and no food coming up in my sleep. Yahoo!
My daughter is planning her wedding for December. It will be interesting and exhilirating to see how much I lose by her special day. I won't even worry about what to wear until after Succot.

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Bye-Bye Pesach.....
on April 27, 2008 5:19 am

I survived but now it is over and time to get back on track with my vitamins and protein drinks. This past week I averaged about 40-60g protein a day and still lost about a kilo as of the weighing on the scale last Tuesday.
Since I have been taking the Omapradex I have only vomited once and that was because of "one bite too much". And now I am hungrier and eat.
Yesterday I ate:
fresh salad with cottege cheese
gefilte fish w/onoins and carrots
red bell pepper filled w/canned salmon
decaf coffeee w/1% milk and no sweetener
avocado with tuna and 1/2 bag potato chips
6 squares white chocolate
zuchini in tomato sauce and 5% soft salty white cheese (similar to feta)
pistachio nuts
coffee B&J ice cream
tropical juice mixed w/water in a 1/2 L bottle.
No dumping or nausea, no hiccups or vomiting.
Today I hope to get myself back on track.

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Pesach Week
on April 22, 2008 12:55 pm

I survived the "religious" weekend and ate barely a half a piece of matza and altogether one cup of grape juice at the Seder. I did have minor episodes of vomiting but after email contact with my surgeon (and I'm due to see him only May 5th), it was suggested that my vomiting could be as a result of not chewing well enough, eating too much, or an ulcer in or near the pouch. Advised to talke Losec and or do endoscopy with surgeon present. As I have Omapradex at home, I have begun to take it at least once a day and, B"H (Thank G-D) the past three days I have not vomited at all.
The Pesach foods can be quite enticing to the palete and I have indulged in small amounts.
Today I went to my GP to get the results of the 24 Hour Urine results and to arrange for blood tests after the holiday. I also weighed myself on the calibrated scale. I was so afraid that I had gained but B"H I lost and now weigh 90 Kilo. A slow loss - but always a loss. I am aware that I am not following exactly the "do's and don'ts"of WLS. However I went into this surgery because of the GERD I was experi-encing and suffering. Anything I lose would be and is a bonus. I hope I will learn more proper eating habits for life and whatever I lose will stay off forever.

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Pesach Seder Tonight
on April 18, 2008 3:28 am

I will be sleeping and eating at a friend's with her hubby and two kids. I cannot eat matza, lettuce or too much grape juice. Pesach, for me is a very nerve-wrcking time for many reasons.
Lately I have been vomiting almost every day -even from foods that I ate before without any problem. I am not sure if the vomiting is because I eat too fast or too much but I am afraid of a stricture. And then after I vomit, I want my B&J coffee ice cream to soothe my throat !
I did not weigh myself at the doc's this week. I have been busy shopping for the holiday and I figured that one day during Chol HaMoed I would go up to town to the doc and weigh and ask for the two 24- hour- Urine results (for the endocrinologist) and arrange to do blood work-up for after Pesach; as well as a trip to the bank to pull out some cash.
My clothes are feeling looser and every now and then someone will notice that I appear to have lost weight and actually say something. Yet not as many people have commented/noticed as I would have expected.
Oh, well such is life !

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