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Surgeon TestimonialJonathan Mandelbaum, M.D.My first impression of Dr. Mandelbaum was neutral. He didn't really strike me as cold nor over-caring. He was pretty much to the point. Eventually, I decided I liked the guy cause he seems patient and understanding. He's good at what he does and knowledgeable. He listened to my concerns as well. All in all, I would highly recommend him!!! |
Hi all! I'm a 33 yr old mom to 3 and wife of 15+ years. I always said I would get this extra flab off by the time I hit 30, but after trying everything under the sun, here I am.
Inflammatory Autoimmune Disease, without meds?! on March 14, 2012 1:45 pm
After some swelling of joints and just feeling awful over the last few months, I have not been diagnosed with an Inflammatory Autoimmune Disease. We are narrowing down which one I have currently with more blood work. I definitely do have Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Chronic Bronchitis (I don't smoke), plus Degenerative Disc Disease in my back, but there's something in addition to that.
So, how does one who had a Roux-En-Y help the pain and inflammation? I have NO idea! I take Tylenol Arthritis and it only helps a little bit, but since I am not supposed to take anti-inflammatory meds and since they gave me an ulcer at the beginning of last year, I have zero clues as to how I can help myself. I am an EMT now, so I do a LOT of physical straining, even with using proper lifting techniques and such. I hurt though, real bad.
Anyone else have something like this happen? If so, have you found relief in any way, shape, or form? I really need help here.
Thanks in advance!
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Ouch on April 12, 2011 8:10 am
So, I've not been healthy lately. I have sciatica, which I took a steroid for, was given Ibuprofen and prescription painkillers for, and now am in physical therapy for. I have learned that my left leg is significantly shorter than my right, and my hip bones aren't even. I developed an ulcer from the ibuprofen, as well as naproxen that was prescribed for a cyst I have in my wrist. Now I'm on Protonix for that. During my ulcer visit, the lab drew blood. I now know I also have a calcified parathyroid gland and a severe vitamin D deficiency. I now take huge doses of that until my next visit. I learned, as well, that I have borderline high cholesterol for the first time ever in my life, due to a medicine I take for my Bipolar Disorder (Seroquel). It helps though, so I am probably going to have to take a cholesterol reducing medication to help with that. I also am on many other medications still for my Bipolar, as well as Essential Tremor I have in my hands, tongue, and vocal chords. My surgeon, Dr. Mandelbaum, referred me to a psychologist before he ever did my surgery. I disclosed everything to that psychologist, and even had to take a personality test. When I went for my ulcer last month, Dr. Mandelbaum asked what my current list of medications were for. I told him without hesitation, figuring he already knew anyways and it didn't matter. He exploded into a rampage about how if he had known I was mentally ill, he would have never performed surgery on me in the first place and basically accused me of hiding it from him. Really?! I mean, REALLY?! He continued on with how mentally ill patients are almost always a guaranteed to fail at this surgery or any weight loss. Gee thanks moron. I really needed to hear that now, after being 2 years out! I told him that the psychologist HE sent me to knew everything, and not only that, he himself had a list of my current medications before ever cutting me open. He made me go to the psychologist in his office that day, and also passed me off to his fellow in office doc, stating that he was done with me. Wow! What a prick! I will give him props for having a good track record and being knowledgable in the surgical aspect of things, but his people skills flat out suck! I saw the psychologist that day, and after talking, she determined I didn't need to see her anymore and that my current treatments I have going on seem to be successful. At least someone there didn't have there head inflated. She was very nice actually.
So, here I am. I am taking tons of medications. I am tired of going to doctors. I definitely am not wanting to go back to the surgeon's office, but know I need to because of my blood work. I am falling apart physically little by little, and I'm only 32. I'm not dying or anything, but I just want to be well! Oh, and I don't need some egotistical jerk-wad to tell me I'm destined for failure. I'm doing quite well mentally. Grrrrrr.
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Up on January 1, 2011 10:32 pm
"Up" was a good movie, but also an unfortunate description of my weight this past year. I gained 40 pounds! That's still less than the additional 50 I weighed before surgery, but come on! Something's gotta change! I am currently opening up to new thoughts on eating including vegetarianism or liquid diets. I also bought a gym membership. We'll see what happens this year. 
More on August 8, 2009 10:18 pm
More weight off. 90 pounds to be exact. Can't wait to hit the 100 mark!
I feel pretty good. My stomach isn't as sensitive to foods
lately which feels nice. My only problems are a bit of hair loss,
some loose skin and dizziness spells when I stand up.
I am glad I had this surgery.
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Last appointment on July 28, 2009 9:38 am
Last of my "procedures" in a bit (or minor surgery as they call it). Then I should feel normal as far as normal goes with gastric bypass. I weighed last week and was down 82 pound. Haven't weighed since, so not sure where I am with that. Told you it would come off a lot slower, but once again, at least it's coming off. I went to Holiday World with my kids and mom last Thursday. It was nice because I didn't have to worry if I was going to fit my butt in any of the rides or not ;-). I fit just fine in them and was able to go with my kids on a few, including the Liberty Launch and Raven. That feeling of not standing out in a negative way anymore, but rather blending in as an average person was great!
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