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rnDr Kemmeter is awesome. So nice and professional with a great bedside manner. His skill as a surgeon is unsurpassed. because of my high BMI at surgery, Dr Kemmeter wasn't sure he could insert the lap instruments into me and seriously considered waking me up and having me lose more weight than perform an open operation. In the end he was able to get them in and safely performed the procedure. I received my VSG on 3/21/07 due to Dr Kemmeter's skill and caring. Thanks Doc!rnI owe my life to you. A great surgeon and person.
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  • Comment by Beam me up Scottie on 1/3/11 8:44 pm
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8 month Update
posted on 7/6/09 10:40 am
I haven't posted in ages, but several of my VSG buddies here have asked me for updates from time to time and I finally got around to it. I've updated some pics today and have posted them on my profile. I'll post more eventually, but I think the before and after is pretty startling. Yes, I've lost over 200 pounds since my first surgery in March 2007. I had the VSG first, and then went in last October 2008 for the DS. The VSG worked wonders for me and I lost enough weight where my surgeon felt comfortable enough to complete the DS. And even then, he had very difficult time getting the lap instruments in, but eventually he did and I'm very grateful. I've lost almost 100 pounds since my DS and continue to lose. I have never gained anything back. This despite my rather inconsistent food and exercise habits. But I'm much better these last several weeks at following the "DS Rules" with 125+ grams of protein a day, low carbs, and tons of water, and of course my 10-12 pills of vitamins a day which I must do like all DSer's. When I do all this and keep track of my food, I find the pounds just roll off. I walked a mile at my gym the other day - unthinkable just a few years ago. Actually walking anywhere was incredibly difficult and now I think nothing of it. I was almost 600 pounds at my highest - this morning I was 375. I feel like 300 pounds by fall isn't out of the question. I've gone down 6 sizes since my VSG - I have a real "problem" of keeping my pants up. I just bought some new clothes - I had no choice, and can't believe how small they look compared to what I used to wear.

As for the DS, we were meant to be. I was approved quickly for my surgery, recovered at home for 2 weeks and was back at work. No major problems, manageable issues, and my 3 and 6 month labs look great. Yes, I visit the bathroom more regularly than I used to, but that's the trade-off and it's worth it. But really not a "big deal"  :) If anyone would like more information of what life is like as a DS'er, please let me know. I'm excited about both my VSG and DS and love to share about both surgeries. No way could I have lost this much weight without them!

In the meantime, that's my update! I'll post more info as the I get closer to my goal.

Thanks everyone!

Chris


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