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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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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.
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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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18 Months
on August 14, 2008 6:32 pm
Went in for my 18 month check in.  Late in the afternoon, and drank tons of water that day, so weighed in at 156 *shrugs*  Labs all look good, and I'm on maintenance since we're working on getting pregnant.

Do not get me started on the nightmares of hormones and infertility!   I fit in size 12's, and am comfortable and happy.  Still glower at the batwings in the mirror, but live with them.

All in all, I'd do it ALL again in a heartbeat.
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