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J. Paul Ross, M.D.
The first time I saw Dr. Ross was at his seminar. I was very apprehensive about the surgery but the more I heard him speak, the more at ease I felt. When I personally met him, his handshake, gently eyes and calm appearance took away any other fears that I had.

Dr. Ross didn't paint me just a pretty picture stating that I would lose all this weight and that it would be easy. From the start he stated that this surgery is only a TOOL not a cure.. I am the one who has to take this tool and make it work, he is just giving me the tool.

Dr. Ross was also very honest about the dangers of the surgery, but there are risks with every surgery, no matter how small or large. And I know Dr. Ross will do everything in his power to get me through the surgery with out any (major) problems.

Dr. Ross is a warmhearted man who truly cares about his patients. He takes the time to truly talk to but more importantly- to Listen to you!

I have every bit of faith in Dr. Ross and his team of dedicated staff members. They all have been so nice and helpful and I know that they will be with me all the way:)

At the moment I have nothing negative to say because it has all been very positive.
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  • Health - Incomplete quadriplegic. Lucky one to walk again.
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And so it begins...
posted on 4/24/10 10:07 am
So I started my pre-op liquid diet on Thursday. I was worried I wouldn't like the taste of the shakes but I have to say that they taste pretty good. I decided on the Bariatric Advantage Chocolate - and the Chike Orange Cream Meal Replacement powders. The chocolate is my favorite but then again that is not surprising seeing I am a chocoholic:) 

I have learned one very important thing about myself though, I eat Automatically... does that sound silly to any of you?.. Let me explain...When I quit smoking in Jan.2009 I didn't have the urge to smoke but yet I would automatically reach for the pack of cigs. If I were on the computer.. reach.. talking on the phone? .. Reach... It drove me nuts because I knew I didn't want a cigarette, in fact just the idea of one made my stomach turn.. so why did I do that. I talked to several people about it and they said it was because I was so used to always having a cig in my hand or mouth while doing those things that my brain hadn't realized I quit smoking.... Well back to the diet we go.. I am having the same "symptoms" I am NOT hungry after I drink the shakes, my bouillon and eat my jello but still in between those meals.. ALL I want to do is put food in my mouth but not consciously, if that makes sense.. it is just as if there is something missing if I do not have food in my hand or mouth at all time. Why am I feeling this way when I am NOT hungry????

I decided to stock up on chewing gum... at least my mouth will be busy and perhaps it will fool my brain into thinking I am eating or something..... boy this is going to be a long pre-op diet if my brain doesn't ease up on me...lol

Well I am going to make myself another shake so I don't get hungry:)

Talk to you later!!


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