Saw The Hematologist

Username: Leslie
Location: Burbank, CA, USA
Member Since: 5/20/2005
BMI: 28.4
Post Op
Surgery Type: Duodenal Switch (01/26/07)
Surgeon: Peter Frederick Crookes M.D., F.R.C.S., F.A.C.S.
Website: http://www.myspace.com/avonles...

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23 Days Uploaded on 11/23/08 11:38 am	My Kids! Uploaded on 11/19/08 11:49 am
I Love My DS!! Uploaded on 10/27/08 8:38 pm	Size 10 baby!!! Woo Hoo!! Uploaded on 10/27/08 8:38 pm
Moments Before My Plastic Surgery Was Canceled! 7-10-08 :( Uploaded on 8/22/08 8:27 pm	Renaissance Fair 5/08 Uploaded on 6/16/08 11:53 am

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Surgeon Testimonial

Peter Frederick Crookes M.D., F.R.C.S., F.A.C.S.
Dr. Crookes is an amazing surgeon! Love the Irish accent! When I first met him, we spent a long time together going over each of the surgeries he does (he does them all) and he explained the pro's and con's of each. Every question I asked was answered honestly. The decision was mine as to which surgery I could live with for the rest of my life. I chose the duodenal switch and he agreed that it was a good choice for me. During my hospital stay he visited me every day and literally held my hand and made sure I was pain free and doing well. During follow-up visits, he still took the time to answer all my questions. I've never felt rushed when speaking to him. He is a wonderful man and an excellent surgeon. I would very highly recommend him!

Member Interests

Needlework, Knitting & Crocheting - I LOVE crocheting! It's my latest passion! I just taught myself March '06!
Parenting - I love being able to be home with my kids!! They love it too!
Radio & Television - I admit it! I love watching TV! My faves now are Lost, Grey's Anatomy and AI.
Scrapbooks - I love photography and scrapbooking is my passion! I have dozens of albums.
Geeks & Nerds - I'm a science buff! I can't get enough of the Discovery Channel!
Reptiles - I had many lizards until I got pg and put on bedrest. I'm ready for another pet.
E-Bay - I LOVE Ebay!!! I'm there way too much! I'm usually a buyer.
Married - I am happily married! We got married in Las Vegas on 3-9-02. 4 years ago!
Avon - I love being an Avon Rep! Contact me to buy or sell!!
Hair Stylist - I worked in a salon for 13 years. Now I am milliner. (I make showgirl hats)

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Hospital Reviews

(Los Angeles, CA) - USC University Hospital

Latest Surgery Support Comments

Comment by -VolsDiva- on 11/1/08 7:22 pm

I am glad to hear you are doing well after surgery. Get plenty of rest. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Comment by Kennedy12 on 11/1/08 6:31 pm

Hi Leslie, I am sorry I missed posting before your procedure, but I am happy to hear that you are doing well. Can't wait to hear about your experience!! Rest and take good care of yourself! Jillian

Comment by zappre on 10/30/08 7:27 am

You've worked so hard to get to this point. You deserve the great results you're gonna get. As though you're not enough of a hottie already.

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Leslie's Blog

Saw The Hematologist
For those that don't know, my plastic surgery was canceled due to my anemia. The best part of my appointment was that this doctor was very familiar with the DS and even studied under Dr. Crookes when he went to medical school at USC! He told me he loved Dr. Crookes!! (so do I!) He also knows my plastic surgeon so communication between everyone should be easy.

So, I had more blood taken and when those results come in, they'll put in for the authorization for the iron infusions. My next appointment is in 2 weeks! arg! Looks like I'll be getting the IV iron once a week for 8 weeks. Oh, and I got a B-12 shot because I was pretty low.

He also told me to take ferrous sulfate, 325 mg, 1 pill 3x a day, as well as a stool softener called Senna, if I need it. I'm curious as to what Michelle (vitalady) thinks of that!!

I don't have a new plastic surgery date, but IF I need to wait until all the infusions are done, that would be sometime in mid-October.

Next time I see him I'm going to ask him why the once a week treatments as opposed to the daily treatments.

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