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Surgeon Testimonial Kenneth B. Jones, M.D. Choosing a good surgeon was my top priority when I decided to have WLS. First, I listened to what others had to say about the surgeons in my city. Then I asked several doctors, who I work with, for their independent opinions of whom they would recommend. I told them what kind of surgery I had chosen and they ALL reccommended the same MD; Dr. Kenneth B. Jones. I learned that he was the most experienced surgeon for WLS in this area and that he had done thousands of RNY. His office staff, Sue and Kim also came highly reccommended by previous patients. I found him and his staff to be so helpful and supportive. I am a self pay patient, so they did their best to advise me of the probable costs involved. Dr. Jones answered all mine and my husbands questions before surgery and in the hospital. He has also shown a great deal of concern and dedication to me in the aftercare. He has offered his help at any time I need it. He completelty addressed all risks and benefits of surgery, the lifestyle changes necessary to adapt to afterwards and the assurance that this procedure was generally a very safe procedure long term if one follows aftercare instructions. I would highly reccommend him to any patient. Member Interests
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One month post op
Today marks my fourth week since surgery. I have lost 21 pounds. One thing I've learned is that every one loses at their own rate. Some people lose 21 pounds in 2 weeks...or 3. Some are slower, some are faster. I will take it as it comes. Of course, there will also be weeks when you stall, which is also completely normal, just frustrating. I do have lots of food cravings....but more like, I remember when I enjoyed that food and I wish I could now. But, I have two more weeks of diet restrictions. I am not nearly as hungry as before surgery. I eat very little because my stomach just won't hold very much, which is fine, since that's what I paid for.....automatice portion control. So, even though I look forward to trying the foods I am used to like fruit, vegetables, chicken, etc. I know that I won't be eating nearly as much as before, in fact, there's no way I can. I am rambling because I am tired. I went back to work this week. I'm a nurse, so I keep pretty busy. So, please forgive the rambling. I will write again next week unless some really mind shattering event takes place. 2 Comment(s)
Comment by treiser on Sep 16, 2007 at 03:06pm
I know what you mean about missing the foods you used to enjoy. I find myself wishing I could eat those foods, but then also realizing that what I want is to really "dive into" food like I used to, and that is just not going to happen. I hope you have a great week at work, seems like the weekend shouldn't be coming to an end already, but this week has to be less tireing than last week right? Tanya
Comment by gonnabeskinny on Sep 17, 2007 at 08:04pm
I really appreciate you talking about craving foods or 'diving into' them. How are you coping with this instead of eating. I anticipate being frustrated when I have one of those feelings. I've toyed with the idea of having some counselling or something to help me find alternate methods of coping with those frustrations. Any thoughts?
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