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  • Username: newbea46
  • Location: Hanover Park, IL, USA
  • Member Since: 7/30/2008
  • BMI: 32.3
  • Post Op
  • Surgery Type: RNY (04/21/09)
  • Surgeon: Paul J. Guske
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Paul J. Guske
Dr.Guske and his partners are great. From my first impression of him to how I feel about him now, he has the best bedside manner and really cares about his patients. His office staff is also very helpful and knowledgeable. I have no complaints. I just wish that I would have seen him more while in the hospital but from a nurses perspective, I know that docs need to rotate who rounds on patients. He did surprise me one night post-op and stop in, while I thought it would be Dr.Kane. His nurse practitioners are also very good and knowledgeable. Their office stresses the importance of aftercare and support groups. I personally have had no complications and if I had any questions about risks, they were all addressed very thoroughly. I give Dr.Guske and his staff at the Kane center a 9.5. He had a great bedside manner and is very competant when it comes to caring for me.
Member Interests
  • Dogs - I love dogs, especially my miniature dachsund named Missy
  • Parenting - I am a single parent and have been for 17 years
  • Movies - I love going to the movies, especially comedies and chick flicks
  • Radio & Television - I love American Idol, Grey's Anatomy, Seinfeld and Hell's Kitchen
  • RN - I have been a nurse for 25 years and love taking care of kids. I work in peds
  • Reading - My favorite author is Jodi Piccoult. My Sisters Keeper is my favorite book

Latest Surgery Support Comments

  • Comment by Crimson_Kittie on 4/21/09 9:34 am
    Best Wishes today!!! My heart and prayers are with you!! (((hugs)))
  • Comment by Irishcoda on 4/21/09 6:40 am
    Hi there, wanted to send along my best wishes for a smooth sailing operation and a very speedy recovery! Soon you'll be on the losers' bench too! :)
  • Comment by plussizedsis on 4/21/09 6:23 am
    Congratulations on your surgery today!Hopefully you will have a speedy recovery and be on the way to a whole new you.See you on the loser's bench! Peggy
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The Ten Commandments of Weight Loss Surgery
on April 17, 2011 7:46 am

The Ten Commandments of Weight Loss Surgery
on February 5, 2010 7:17 am
The Ten Commandments of Weight Loss Surgery

 1. THOU SHALL NOT DRINK WITH THY MEALS. 

This means never!  This is cheating...cheating yourself.  It washes the food out of your pouch and allows you to eat more.  This will slow and eventually stop your weight loss. PLUS you will not be getting all the benefits of the wise choices you have filled your little pouch with.

 2. THOU SHALL EAT SLOWLY.

This is not a rule for the first few months post op.  This rule is for the rest of your life.

 3. THOU SHALL TAKE THY VITAMINS.

Surgery is a great tool for weight loss. Take all prescribed vitamins ordered by your surgeon and have your blood checked periodically for adjustments.

 4. THOU SHALL EAT ADEQUATE PROTEIN.

Always eat what your surgeon dictates but the amounts are usually at least 50-60 grams a day.  The further out you get the more you will want to increase this to 80-90 grams.  If you train/exercise a lot go higher.

5. THOU SHALL EXERCISE.

Just do SOMETHING.  Even if it means starting off simply...take the stairs instead of the escalator or elevator.  Park at the furthest spot in the parking lot.  Carry your shopping basket instead of pushing the cart.  Join curves to start out.  Once you start losing and can move more  you will want to challenge yourself more.  End goal?  Maybe a run or Triathlon.  Yes I said Triathlon!

6. THOU SHALL DRINK WATER.

At least 64 ounces of water, everyday. It seems that some people have problems doing this. Use a water bottle and carry it with you everywhere.  Sip all day long.  Or refill a gallon jug and drain it every day.  Do it in 2 pitchers.  Do it with 2-32oz sport water bottles.  Please note however, that if you are drinking coffee or tea with caffeine, you will have to compensate for the diuretic effects of the caffeine.  Caffeine robs your body of water, therefore, you will not only be unable to count the coffee or tea, but you will have to drink an extra cups of fluid for every cup of regular coffee or decaffeinated tea that you drink to compensate for the diuretic effects of the caffeine.

7. THOU SHALL EAT WELL BALANCED MEALS.

Protein first and foremost, then green/yellow vegetables,  then fruit, then complex carbs. 

8. THOU SHALL NOT EAT SUGAR.

In ANY form....  None, nada.  Treat yourself with some fresh fruit!! 

9  THOU SHALL NOT REWRITE THE COMMANDS.

To suit thy cravings, emotional needs or any other reasons.  It will not work.  You will only defeat yourself physically and emotionally. 

10. THOU SHALL LOVE THYSELF.

Be happy with the body you have. It was not intend for all of us to be supermodels, and this surgery will NOT make you one. Happiness comes from within. Be happy with who and what you are. Or you will defeat yourself mentally.   Then the battle will be lost before it is ever even begun.                                                                            
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