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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
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5 Months Post-Op
Tuesday was my 5 month post-op date. Fred (my bastage of a scale) still hasn't dropped below 195lbs, but I do have to admit, I've been doing some late night snacking. Time to get back on track. I had a graze day, at work today. Mostly protein, small handful of peanuts, mini cheese stick and beef stick (size of pinkie finger)... BUT.. I managed to allow myself to eat a WHOLE Payday candy bar. UGH! What was I thinking? So, no beating myself up. But guess it's time to start logging my food for a few days, and find out if I need to adjust to eat bigger meals earlier in the day, or if I'm allowing myself to eat in the late afternoon before dinner, and after, because I'm bored. If so, time to get more sleep, and move my rump more, I think! So, for my 5 month post-op, I'm down 65 lbs, wearing 14/16 & 18/20 tops, and 18/20 bottoms. Almost everything agrees with the Supreme Ruler (the pouch) now, and I haven't started to loose my hair (knock on wood)! 0 Comment(s)
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