David Kam M.D. - Barix - Ypsi

I too am hoping to have surgery. I had a consultation this past Friday w/Dr. Kam. Has anyone had surgery performed by Dr. Kam? Also, I am wondering how you can stay on a liquid diet 2 wks before and 2wks after surgery w/o cheating...seems like the 2 wks before would be a hard task. One last ??? How do I get my picture to show up on my profile? Thanks! Donna

You can add an avatar (little picture in your profile) by going to User Settings (on the left side of the screen, above the ads) Hope this helps, ~Michelle

Me! He did surgery on me. I have been very compliant to instructions and have lost 120lbs. He is a great surgeon, great bedside manner,,I can't think of one negative thing to say about the man, the before surgery liquid diet I did not have to do, but the post op liquids was a breeze because your pouch is so small,,and well your in a mind set at that point. Or at least that is my experience with it. Good luck Donna, your in great hands!! Take care,,,,,,Melanie

thanks Melanie for your quick feedback...congrats on your huge lose! Dr. Kam was nice, knowledgeable and very through (sp) on both procedures. Did you have about six or eight slashes and how have they healed since surgery?

I "think" I had 6 and all have healed but one and it is slightly raised. I don't mind it tho, at 9 I cut my foot and had a slash that started at the toes and ended at the ankle, so now I have another! He was sweet enough to apologize about it,but hey he can't help how my body decides to heal afterward!! I plan on having some plastics done later so more scars but no more flappin skin maybe!! Good luck and enjoy the success I know you will have!!

Hi, My husband and I both had Dr. Kam and he was great. There was no liquid diet before the surgery, I believe only one day. I was afraid of this also because many other people had told me about it. It was a great experience, I am just a year out and have lost 120# and my husband is 4 months out and has lost an amazing 65#. Barix was a great place to go.

Congrats on your 1 year anniversary and your weight loss that is awesome! Congrats to your husband as well. The reason why I was concerned about the 2wks before is b/****pt reading a lot of about it...however all the people who have responded w/Dr. Kam haven't had to lose weight before or do the liquid diet...I want to be as successful as possible!

Hi Donna Dr Kam did my Lap Rny April 3rd and Everyhting went really well and I feel really great. I am compliant and I only had to do 1 day liquid that was day before surgery... and the week or so since I have been doing well it is not just liquids we can have puddings, soups jello yogurt and protein shakes.... I just made a Lentil Pea soup and it is packed full of protein.. so you just need to be opn minded thats all.. ANd keep in mind why you are doing the surgery. Good luck hun you are in great hands Elisa 253/236/125

Congrats on your successful surgery, wow 17lbs in 9 days, that is awesome, I know U are happy! I am a little worried b/c I don't like jello or pudding. I can do just about any type of bean soup, I LOVE beans and I have tried a lot of different protein shakes in the past. What type of protein drink is your favorite? What does the numbers after your name mean? You must excuse me, I am new to the board :o) Thanks for sharing!

Hey Donna 1st the numbers mean: weight at consult/todays weight/goal weight My fave Protein shake is Chocolate Protein 1 scoop & add a 1/2 of a Banana 1 tbsp SF hersheys choc syrup and 4 ice cubes.. Yummmm and and 1 cup skim milk..LOL I made a pea and Lentil soup 24 g protein in 1 cup and delish..... you have to play around and find things ur going to like it wil all work out sweetie.... Good luck