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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 WOWZIES
on July 28, 2008 1:38 pm

I saw Dr. Geron for my 6 month check-up. He has a new digital scale and when I got on it showed 84K !
i brought all my vitamins in to show Dr but he couldn't guide me on what to take when so I will continue learning from OH. And Dr had a care package for me from when he was in the States in June for a Bariatric Convention. All the samples that were given out (vitamins. powders and bars) he brought back to Israel for me. Most of the people I know who are after surgery cannot wait to stop the protein drinks as to them it is disgusting. I found a way to make a tolerable drink in a 1/2 L bottle of 1/2 water and 1/2 milk with powder and Chico. A jump-start on my liquid and on my protein!

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I Don't Dump on Sugar
on July 18, 2008 9:29 am

I don't dump on sugar - however I do get sluggish after eating cookies with sugar. I'm assuming it is the bad carb and sugar as I am fine if I eat whole wheat bread or quinoa or kasha. About half an hour after enjoying the cookies, I feel tired and need to lay down and nap. I can eat chocolate and no reaction whatsoever.
I know I'm not supposed to eat these foods to begin with but as an ex-obese person and a "hoarder", I still have foods in my home from months ago. I can't just give these things away - I spent good money on them ! I still have chocolate wafers, of course a few bars of white chocolate (but if anyone bought them I would but diabetic chocolate as I find it filling and after 3 squares the sugar alchohol does its job on me which is better than before my RnY where I vomited from various healthy foods. I finished the bags of potato chips Thank G-D.
I have my Reese's PB cups (I make sure someone brings me from the States every now and then) and some Ben & Jerry ice cream that I stock up on when it is on sale.
I do not at pasta at all, and only at an event (wedding) will I sometimes eat rice or potatoes. I try real hard to limit those things and even some baked bad foods when out and about at my friends' homes.
I work at eating as much protein as I can )I start my day with a proteinpowdered drink of 1/2 water and 1/2 1% milk in a 1/2 L bottle and a little Chico (coffee grain substitute).
I haven't figured out thedailyplate or other various sites so I am constantly writing dowm my prorein calculation and my liquid intake. I still do not track my carbs.
I am in the process of changing what foods I but and stock up on but as we all know - food is an addiction for most of us.
I still have halva to slowly eat (which I shouldn't). And when I last did a big shopping, instead of buying my B&J's, I bought the individual diabetic ice creams on a stick.
This whole WLS experience is a journey to change and a possible better health.
Next week I hope to weigh myself at my HMO and I hope I've lost in spite of my bad eating habits since lately the scale has "stalled".

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My Gas-tric Bypass
on July 10, 2008 4:41 am

I got smelly gas

after my Gastric Bypass.

No matter what I eat

--cheese, eggs or fish,

chicken , beans or meat;

it don’t matter what the dish—

the smells. oy, the smells

--it just overwhelms!

It must be the protein.

Every fart --
no matter how far apart
emits a noxious gas
that can clear out a room
faster than it may pass.

The gas of Doom.

It must be the protein.

I eat, I drink
and then I stink.

The Scale moves left
but I am not bereft
as I feel myself lighter
I know that against my fat I am the fighter!

It must be the water and the protein.

Both so important to my body

however not at the same time.

Soon I will not be a “fatty”

and now this ends my ditty and its chime.

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The Scale Showed
on July 2, 2008 10:14 am

85 K !
I cannot remember ever weighing so little.
I hope I succed on losing more weight. My daughter's wedding is right before Chanuka. I wonder what I might weigh by then.

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Ho Hum and Tiddlly Dum
on July 1, 2008 9:29 am

    I have ben a pig in the eating department the last couple of days. I was babysitting overnight and got the munchies. What did I eat? Store bought packaged cake - not even fresh from a bakery - with cottage cheese.
    I weigh myself all the time at home but my scale is not accurate and I know it's sort of a "game" going on the scale at home, but I do it anyway. I will be at the HMO tomorrow and hopefully will weigh myself there.
   My official surgeon appointment is not until 4 August. I hope I can get myself back on track. It was easier when I reacted to sugar.
   This evening I ate a plain yogurt with homemade granola, flaxseed, ground nuts and two crushed PB cookies (white flour but no sugar). I'm feeling heavy and sluggish and I'm not sure if it is the cookies or the granola. I wrote about it in my journal and I'll try to monitor myself if I have this reaction again. It might well be a Carbs reaction. Earlier today I ate whole wheat pita (home-made) with turkey deli meat and lettuce salad. No reaction at all.

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