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Kyle Ver Steeg, M.D.
My first impression of Dr. Ver Steeg was good. He was very late to the appointment (2 hours) and I about rescheduled but I had an hour drive and figured I wanted WLS information so badly that I would wait it out. I'm glad I did. The staff is helpful and informative. I was denied once from the insurance company and they worked with the insurance and myself in order to get approved. Dr. Ver Steeg emphasizes a lot of the long term success depends on commitment to aftercare and has a great program including support groups, nutrition counseling, etc. So far, I rate him 4 stars. I have an appointment in 2 weeks...I will write more after...
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  • Comment by John W. on 5/16/07 11:52 am
    Hey Jamie, I can't believe you are on the other side of surgery day. I was so glad to hear from Rebeccas post that everything went great for you, and of course I knew that it would. Next year we will have that cyber party to celebrate the weight reductions of everyone from May 07. Now go ahead, take it easy, and recover well. God bless. John
  • Comment by Courtney O. on 5/16/07 10:40 am
    Yay Jamie!! I just read Rebecca's post that you were in recovery and your surgery went great...I'm proud of you. I knew you'd do well!! My day is tomorrow............ ....I'll be joining YOU on the loser's bench soon!!
  • Comment by lv2beasahm on 5/16/07 10:05 am
    You did it baby! You're on the bench!!! I'm so happy for you. I'll be praying that your recovery is fast. Can't wait for you to get back on the forum. {{{{{hugs}}}}} * Cyndi *
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Catching up....
on August 23, 2010 1:23 pm
I apologize to my friends. I've not been on this site for years.  I've had a baby since and things are going well for the most part.  Struggling with B12, folate and iron levels.  Weekly B12 shots and Iron infusion on Friday.  I'd go through it again though, so happy living life healthier.  I just still struggle with pop....it's my downfall.
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Bad at updating...
on September 11, 2007 6:39 pm
Ok, so I'm almost 4 months post up, down 95 lbs and HAPPY!!!!!  I now weigh 265, started at 360.  Having issues with kidney stones and infections but hope it will pass soon.  Started a new career, busy with my husband and daughter, and opening a business in 2 weeks.  A lot on my plate but I like it busy.  Keeps life interesting.  Ok, so will post new pics as soon as I can and will try to keep updating on here.  LIFE IS NUTS!!
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Excited? Maybe. Nervous? Definately.
on May 13, 2007 2:49 pm

Getting ready for my upcoming surgery.  Definately nervous yet, excited...I'm not sure.  I'm excited to finally be on the losing side but again, scared of the what-if's.  Trying to forget them and go about my daily routine but it's tough.  This surgery is consuming my mind 24/7.  I am finding it difficult to sleep at night and when I do it's fitfully.  Hoping all goes well.  Trying the mind over matter, relaxation, deep breathing, etc.  I know it's vital to have a good attitude going into surgery...I'm trying.  I'll post more before I leave for the hospital. 

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So...protein drinks and low-fat, low-sugar...
on May 5, 2007 7:34 pm
So, I've been sampling and playing around with the protein drinks.  So far I have found a few I HATE and a few I really like.  Hate the IsoPure Zero Carb ready to drink supplements.  Really do not like the EAS Myoplex Lite drinks...horrid aftertaste and if you chug it, you will puke--I did.  The ones I really do like are GNC's Pro Performance 100% Whey Cookies and Creme and GNC Pro Performance 100% Whey Protein Strawberry.  The cookies and creme one I made with skim milk, tastes like a oreo milkshake.  The strawberry one I blended with fresh strawberries and it tastes like a strawberry milk shake.  I also really like Nectar Fuzzy Navel (mix that with crystal light)--tastes like a real alcoholic beverage and Matrix 5.0 Chocolate (warm it up-tastes just like hot chocolate--no lie, no aftertaste or anything).  So I have a few favorites so far.  If you have a GNC and you sign up for their Gold Card you can save a ton.  Stuff I bought was buy one get one 50% off plus the first week of each month you get another 20% off...I got two bags of shakes for 16 bucks.  All I need to get yet is the unflavored protein powder to add into food...that will be later though.  Been kinda hard to stick to the high protein, low fat diet...cravings are kicking in hard.  I had a few slips here and there but think I will do ok.  I don't want to be opened up because I have a fatty liver so I need to stick with it.  I can taste a Godfather's Humble Pie pizza right now it's crazy.  Anyway, will post more another time...
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Getting ready for the 2 week pre-op diet
on April 30, 2007 9:33 pm
I'm not really excited about this...I have ordered some samples of protein shakes off the internet.  I'm waiting for them to get here.  Been a little more nervous.  I got my will done...better to be safe than sorry, I want to make sure my debt gets evenly distributed...hehehe.  I assigned my "angel"--Rebecca C...she's on my friends list.  We have a lot in common and so I think we agreed to be eachother's angel.  She is having surgery May 9th.  It's exciting but nerve-racking.  My surgeon is ready to go it seems.  My surgery is at 8 am, I have to be there at 6 am and it's an hour drive so I am sure I won't be sleeping that night.  Anyway...more to come later!
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Life is great, for the most part.  I have struggled with my weight since I can remember.  Based on my parents recollection, I've been heavy for about 20 years and of those 20 years I have been considered morbidly obese for 7 of those. High school and college were very easy for me academically (2 Bachelors and 2 minors) but socially it was hard.  I actually turned down medical school because I felt I had no business telling people how to get healthy and get in shape as a Dr. when I was morbidly obese myself.  I had a lot of friends but not really any serious romantic relationships--not any healthy ones anyway.  I seemed to settle for just about anyone because I didn't think I could find anyone better because of my obesity. That all changed when I met my husband in 2000.  He was a Marine, fit, athletic, cute, and exercised a lot so you can imagine that I was surprised he was attracted to me.  We were married in 2003 and has been nothing but supportive in my never-ending journey to lose weight.  He loves me no matter what but I just need to get healthy for me...it's just a bonus that it will benefit everyone else too.  I don't mind exercising but it's very difficult to do so with constant joint pain and severe exercise-induced asthma attacks.  We had a baby girl in 2005 and had a very problematic pregnancy and scary emergency cesearean.  Due to my weight, I had complications of varicose veins in my pelvic and abdominal regions and caused me to bleed out completely when the incision was made.  Facing death as a first time mother was terrifying.  I want to have more children someday and feel if I am at a healthier weight, only good things can come of it.  Who knows, maybe medical school in a few years?!?