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Naresh Ahuja M.D.
My first impression of Dr. Ahuja was his friendliness and willingness to answer any question. Before I even saw him in the office, I spoke to him at a couple support group meetings. I am a sleeve patient and had no complications at all. I had a wonderful experience and would do it again in a heartbeat. Dr. Ahuja is very clear about what he expects from his patients, thorough in pre-op testing and has an excellent bedside manner. I love going to the office because everyone knows me by name and even the nurses at Herrin Hospital were fantastic. The office has always been quick to return my calls and very courteous. Aftercare has been just as important as the surgery itself and support group meetings are a must for me as they help keep me focused and on track. I highly recommend Dr. Ahuja at New Life Weight Loss Center!
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  • Comment by Rachelena on 1/16/11 11:23 pm
    Good luck on your surgery today fellow SWer!!! I know you will do great!! Cant wait to watch your journey!!
  • Comment by DixiePop on 6/5/07 4:55 pm
    Lisa, Good to see some activity from you on this website it is truly an awesome superhighway of information regarding WLS. If you want to ask any questions you had better call me ok? You got that?? If this is something you decide to do Im beside you ALL the way. Love you!! Aunt Dixie
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Highest Weight:  286  Highest BMI:  50
Current Weight:  197   Current BMI:  35
Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy
Surgeon:  Naresh Ahuja, MD
Surgery Date:  January 17, 2011

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I'm Lisa, 32, from Southern Illinois.  I've been married for 8 years and have 4 children.  My twin boys are 6, my daughter is 5 and my oldest daughter would have been 7 this year, she was stillborn.  Now that my kids are in school, I decided to go back to school myself.  I'm working on my Social Work degree.

I'm at my highest weight ever and feel like I have tried everything.  I feel like I need weight loss surgery if I'm going to lose weight and keep it off.  I can't do this on my own, I need a helping hand!  I've lost up to 72 lbs before on my own using a low carb diet but as soon as I went off of it, I regained over 100 lbs.  I don't think I will ever be successful at keeping the weight off without a tool.



Timeline

  •      Attend Information Session (Completed 8/18/10)
  •      Obtain Referral From Primary Care Physician (Completed 09/20/10)
  •      Nuclear Stress Test (Completed 9/29/10)
  •      Sleep Study (Completed 10/20/10)
  •      Initial Consultation (Completed 10/29/10)
  •      Review History/Physical Exam (Completed 10/29/10)
  •      Review Options (Completed 10/29/10)
  •      Assessment/Planning (Completed 10/29/10)
  •      Online Education (Completed 11/03/10) 
  •      Pre-Op Education (Completed 11/03/10)
  •      Sleep Study #2 - CPAP Tritation (Completed 11/05/10)
  •      Endoscopy (Scheduled 11/24/10)
  •      Support Group Meetings (In Progress)
  •      Liquid Protein Diet with Exercise (In Progress)
  •      Chest X-Ray (Completed 12/03/10)
  •      Nutritionist (Completed 12/03/10)
  •      Pre-Op Labs (Completed 12/13/10)
  •      Psychological Evaluation (Completed 12/29/10)  
  •      Pre-Op Group (Completed 1/05/11)
  •      Surgery (Scheduled for 1/17/11)