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Name: Heather M.
Username: Heather_M
Location: Modesto, CA, USA
Member Since: 12/10/2006
BMI: 44.4
Post Op
Surgery Type: RNY (12/12/06)
Surgeon: Patrick Coates, M.D.

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Surgeon Testimonial

Patrick Coates, M.D.
Dr. Coates is pretty straight to the point, has been doing WLS for many years now. I met him about 6 years ago when I did a consult for WLS, that had to be put on hold because my mother had terminal cancer. At that time, I was impressed with his knowledge and effort he put in to reviewing my health history and eating habits to find out if the surgery would be the best thing for me.

I've seen him several times during my 3 days hospital stay for RNY. He visited with me shortly before surgery, and then twice after. On the day of my discharge he actually came and climbed up on my bed (while I was packing) and sat and talked with me for about 10 minutes about what I should and shouldn't be doing when I get home.

His staff is wonderful. If they can't assist you right when you call, they get back to you promptly. Most of your aftercare is handled by the PAs, who are extremely capable, as Dr. Coates is doing surgeries. You are reminded, advised, and encouraged to attend the monthly WLS support group held by Sutter/Memorial, and Dr. Coirin, Dr. Coates partner, comes and answers medically related issues/questions there.

Oh, and Dr. Coates is shy. He's quick to smile, but you won't hear much out of him until he's been around you a little bit.

Member Interests

Books & Literature - Love to read
Computers & Internet - MMORPGer.. and if you don't know that that is.. I'm not letting my geek show!
Cats - We have a lot! Mostly rescues, but so much personality.
Bingo
Movies - Comedies and Dramas mostly
Collectibles - Butterflies, hummingbirds and CATS!
Cooking & Baking - Mexican and Italian
Camping - When can we go again?
Renaissance Festivals - Who doesn't love to play dress up?!

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Comment by Cira S. on 12/11/06 4:18 pm

Heather, Congratulations on your upcoming surgery! Wishing you all the best and a very speedy recovery.

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Heather_M's Blog

7 Months Post-Op
on July 22, 2007 12:40 am

July 12, 2007 - 7 months post op. Down 80lbs. Now, on 7/21/07, I'm down 85lbs.

I had my 6 month post op on 7/9/07, and everything is going well. Got the okay to add carbs back in to my diet. So, been doing that, and it's fueled the body to really work the weight. I'm going to enjoy it this month while it lasts, because I figure next month it'll be old news and back to losing more slowly.

My measurements are shrinking:
Bust - 36 inches
Waist - 36 inches
Hips - 48 inches

Starting to notice some jiggle in the thighs.. ugh.. and we won't talk about the batwings!

All in all, I'm still so tickled with my surgery, and should have some updated pictures up soon.

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