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Fernando Otero, M.D., F.A.C.S
When I first met Dr. Otero I thought he had a very heart wrming smile. He very carefully went over all the risks associated with WLS surgery and encoraged questions. I liked how when I asked a few questions he looked right at me and it instantly gave me a feeling that he is genuine and wants his patients fully educated in the WLS journey. rnrnDr. Otero was very straight with me about my surgery and he felt that the sleeve was my best option at this time. It was also the procedure that I was hoping for after hearing about all of the possibilities. Dr. Otero made me feel like I was important to him and that he wants me to have great success. This is why I selected John Muir Medical Center and Dr. Otero, for that personal touch. rnrnSeeing Dr. Otero before surgery definitely calmed me down and while I don't remember seeing him after surgery, I was told that he did talk with me. But the next day when he came to see me and agreed to release me he was so fantastic. I liked the fact that Dr. Otero smiles, his entire delivery method makes me feel calm, confident and positive. I can tell you that his surgical skills are great - I only needed pain meds once when I was home......nothing after that. rnrnI saw Dr. Otero for my first 2 week post-op appointment and when I saw him, he greeted me with a great big hug and made me feel so wonderful. He was pleased with my weight loss and he is such a terrific cheerleader. I would totally recommend him to anyone that is thinking about having WLS surgery. Dr. Otero along with his great team at JMuir of Anne Timberlake and Dolora make me feel special and give me the added confidence to make my new tool work. Anne has been there for me each and every step and is so responsive and supportive. They are all OUTSTANDING!!!
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  • Comment by judyanne on 3/24/08 1:25 pm
    Thursday is your day! Just remember you are on the journey of a lifetime. Try to enjoy every minute. It may sound weird now, but know that you are cared for and prayed for here, and all too soon this will be but a memory and you will be an inspiration to someone else. I am waiting for you on the losers' bench! ~JudyAnne~
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Week 1 Update
on April 4, 2008 8:21 pm
Well, my surgery was 1 week ago on Thursday, April 3rd.  I was eager to get on the scale and see the results.  I was down 22 pounds from my weight the day of surgery!  WOW - I couldn't believe it.  I weighed again, same number, and one more time, and I still got the same weight.  I never imagined that it would be 22 pounds.  Where did it all go?   

My energy is coming back, I kinda overdid it one day this week and I was zapped the next day, but hey, one day of rest and then back up and at it again.  I am truly amazed at not feeling hungry.  I am watching the clock to make sure that I do try to eat.  Plus I am almost getting in all my wtaer - close to like 50 ounces.  I am pushing for more.  I am not nearly getting the protien I know I should, but I've checked in with Anne at JMuir and she said that's ok for now. I am still on stage 2 (and stage 1) foods only.

Actually from the start of my WLS process on Jan. 2, 2008 I am down a grand total of 56 pounds.  The first 34 pounds came off with dedication to lose as much as I could before surgery.  BMI is now at 62.  I am psyched!
Thanks again to my friends for your support!  It helps!   
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