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E. Patchen (Patch) Dellinger, M.D.
Dr. Dellinger is one of the most wonderful people, not to mention surgeon, you will ever meet. He treats you with respect. He doesn't simply see you as obese. He cares about people who he helps. He uses techniques and procedures that are found to be most safe, and doesn't make up stuff he doesn't know. I have not had surgery yet, but I am confident he will do a great job. He has said I will probably qualify for a laproscopic procedure.rnrnHis after care program is wonderful. He emphasizes the \"team\" approach. The dietician, patient care coordinator and nurses are all there for you. He is one of the most experienced and skilled surgeons in the state, if not the best. rnrnHe is very clear on the risks for surgery, and even says he will try to talk you out of it when he first meets with you. rnrnThe only negative is the long wait for appointments, but this is getting better because there are 3 surgeons now.rnrnUpdate: I had surgery on May 19th, 2006. I had a lap that was converted to an open surgery due to a swollen liver. It appears my liver disease is directly the result of obesity. It should become better as I lose the weight. I have lost 80 pounds as of January 1, 2007. I was sewn up really tight after the open procedure, and Dr. Dellinger just said it was not safe for him to proceed lap. I am very pleased with the results, and continue to get excellent care from the University of Washington Medical Center team.
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  • Comment by Go_Go_Girl on 5/20/06 9:17 pm
    Dear Elizabeth, I wanted to welcome you home and to the loser's bench. May your victories be more abundant than all the grains of sand on every beach of every ocean in all the world.
  • Comment by * Cindee * on 5/19/06 1:30 pm
    I am praying that you have a safe surgery and a speedy recovery. I wish you all the best on your journey. Remember, your journey is yours, do with it what you think is best.
  • Comment by penthilisea on 5/19/06 1:15 pm
    Lao-Tzu (600 B.C.) Water is fluid, soft, and yielding. But water will wear away rock, which is rigid and cannot yield. As a rule, whatever is fluid, soft, and yielding will overcome whatever is rigid and hard. This is another paradox: what is soft is strong. Be soft, be strong, heal fast!
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The New Year
posted on 1/1/07 12:28 pm
It is January 1, 2007. I just returned from a 17 day trip to Europe. I could never have done it before this surgery. I have, as of today, lost 80 pounds. My BMI is now 46.1.  I have 60 more to lose to reach my goal of 200 pounds, 80 more to reach 180. I just graduated from law school in December, and will take the bar exam in February. My partner, Sherry, and I will be married in a ceremony in May. My life is full of happiness and the potential of everything. I am very happy.


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