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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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GODZILLA (my "namesake" ) after Ankle Fusionn Uploaded on 6/4/08 6:43 am	at a wedding in September of 2007 Uploaded on 6/4/08 6:43 am
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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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Latest Surgery Support Comments

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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The Waiting Game
on October 13, 2007 12:00 am

After running around to 3 different docs around the country, I fel I have "no choice" but to have another revision. This time to a RNY. Personally I don't care anymore how fat I am. I'm used to being fat. I'm even almost used to my periodic episodes of vomiting. What I am not used to is the severe GERD and all its symptoms. I hate waking in the middle of tbhe night gagging on bile. This can even happen after I have already vomited everything that I have eaten.
MY SURGERY TO OPEN RNYGB WILL BE 23/12/06. That is the closest date the doc in Jerusalem could give me where he knows he will the operating room for the entire day as he is very concerned about adhesions, leaks, and getting the job done properly.

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