Toni, 

If I recall the 6 month progression, it was not so much a change in volume as it was allowing some things that I couldn't have before. I would call and leave a message for the RD and ask them to send me the information. You might also want to consider coming to support group for the Duke Raleigh group that they host on 3rd Tuesday evening of each month. They usually have an RD there that could probably answer any questions you might still have.

 

 

Hi Toni,

Like you, my surgeon is no longer with the practice at Duke Durham, so now I have most of my appointments at the Raleigh office and to be honest, I like that office better. It's smaller and in my experience very patient oriented. I also really like their monthly support groups; they use a different format than the Duke Durham support groups do and I like it better.

Of course, no matter where you got with Duke they are going to have access to your medical records so it's really pretty seamless.

I hope that helps. 

I had RNY on 2/1/11 at Duke in Durham but I live in the Raleigh area. After attending a orientation with a friend who is considering surgery, I was told that I could transfer to another surgeon in Raleigh and have my follow ups at Duke Raleigh. The pros are: reduced travel, gas, and time away from work. I can't think of a con. Can anyone tell me what would be negative about this? I never see my surgeon only the assistants. My next follow up is in a year. Any advice?

All is well this way.  Had my follow up yesterday and doc said I could move to soft foods. WHOOO HOOO!   Talk about the excitement of yesterday afternoon.   Working and and then homework once I am home.  Plan on doing my walking tape with my 2 year old.   Have a great day everyone.

I have one more question. For Co-morbidities does intracrancial hytertension, or PTC count? Thanks