Surgeon Testimonial Richard Thirlby I was not able to choose my Dr. as he was chosen for me by my Insurance Co., But I could never be happier! Dr. Thirlby and his staff were very helpful in all areas of pre-and post- op information along with nutritional services. The wait period was a long 7mo. from time of consult, but well worth it. His office staff is friendly, kind and compassionate. I would have to rate him a "10" in both surgical competency and bedside manner as I feel he is an outstanding Dr. along with all his team as they work together to give the pt. the best experience possible with the greatest chance at success. Member Interests
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Chew Chew Chew !
Well here's what happened to me tonight....after having had my surgery (open Ryn on 3-11-03) I just experienced my worst yet feeling..... I don't quiet know what happened or why.... but I was eating dinner, 2oz of Turkey and a small salad, and I mean I was eating slow and chew, chew, chewing, and about 15min had gone by when it felt like everything just stopped going down and was sitting on my chest.... it hurt something awful...and my mouth was a foaming like I needed to up-chuck..... however I am not one that can do that I just don't know how.... laugh if you like but....I'm serious I don't know how..... anyways it lasted about 4 hrs I was suppose to go to work I work the night shift, but I couldn't do it so after only being back at work not even 2wks I am already calling in.... I am sure I will be in trouble when I return.....my supervisor is not big on call ins. I don't know if this falls under dumping or not? I have had both food items before without problem... oh well I guess I am now one of the crowd and had my 1st food problem. WOW! I was so excited at this mornings weigh in.... I can hardly believe it I weighed in at 235 12 lbs now down -42 12 lbs !! Yippy I can truly say I am so happy that I have had this surgery.... I am still wearing my same close but they are hanging on me but I refuse to spend $$ on clothes at this time........ I will so don't you worry, but I want to lose more 1st I want to be out of the specialty shops, you know, the ones that cater to only the large size woman! to me this will be a real accomplishment. I am doing well after my ordeal with the food stuck in my stoma issue.... and I am certainly not wanting to experience that again. I am happy with my progress still no noted complications from my surgery. Thank God It has been a rough week with losing 2 of our WLS family, I know many of us feel the loss as if it was one of our own family members. I am trying to keep in mind that we all go in to the surgery knowing the risk and that we make the choice anyways... I know when it was my surgery day I prayed to God and asked him to watch over me, and my family to give them strength, I also told Gold if it was my time to go home with him I was ready, but that I would like to stay around for a while and watch my kids grow up and be a grandma. So much to look forward to, which of course is the reason to have the surgery in the 1st place to get my life back..... My heart goes out to the families, that loss their loved ones to WLS or for any cause as we are not promised a tomorrow, and where ever our paths lead us in the end I hope it is in to Gods hands. Where ever you are in your Journey my thoughts and prayers are with you. 
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