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valarie30
on 1/14/10 5:16 am - phoenix, AZ
on 1/14/10 5:16 am - phoenix, AZ
Topic: RE: UPDATE: 2 surgeries and a lot of pain
I am so sorry.... when did you have your surgery? how far apart were they? I will Pray for you... so sorry!
Topic: RE: Let's DO it!
Read more about my story at Plastic Surgery Blogger.
My goals:
are to loose that dreaded last 20 pounds that are just too friendly to leave my hips and thighs . ...
finish my Master's Degree on time
eat more healthy without cringing first
be accepted into law school
make the roller derby team at the next try outs
lastly I want to become a better bowler....
thanks guys!!
Miss Corey
www.plasticsurgeryblogger.com
www.myfaceandbody.com
Read more about my story at Plastic Surgery Blogger.
Topic: RE: Where is Dr. Steven Simon?
Well, I liked Dr Simon well enough and was happy with surgery, follow-up etc. The office staff (specifically billing has been a nightmare) has been a 50/50 proposition at best. Then today, I went for my 18 month checkup, which was scheduled with Dr. Schlesinger. I specifically made a 1pm appt to be the first after lunch and avoid delays in waiting room. Was advised that he had been called away for an emergency but would be returning...but NO estimate of time was available.
At 1:40pm, he strolled in with a teenaged boy close behind him.
At 1:45pm, I was weighed and roomed.
At 2:10pm, I found an MA and asked if Dr. Schlesinger had returned and was told he was back.
At 2:30pm, As I leave the room to hunt down the MA again, I see the doc leaving an exam room and speaking to a patient. I told the same MA that I could no longer wait, that I had meetings back at my office and that I would have expected to be the first seen when he returned from his "emergency". No apology, no "let me see if he can see you immediately". NO THANKS...
My health care $ will spend the same somewhere else and I'll be happy not to have to drive to Tempe to be treated this disrespectfully...
Dr. Fang...here I come!
At 1:40pm, he strolled in with a teenaged boy close behind him.
At 1:45pm, I was weighed and roomed.
At 2:10pm, I found an MA and asked if Dr. Schlesinger had returned and was told he was back.
At 2:30pm, As I leave the room to hunt down the MA again, I see the doc leaving an exam room and speaking to a patient. I told the same MA that I could no longer wait, that I had meetings back at my office and that I would have expected to be the first seen when he returned from his "emergency". No apology, no "let me see if he can see you immediately". NO THANKS...
My health care $ will spend the same somewhere else and I'll be happy not to have to drive to Tempe to be treated this disrespectfully...
Dr. Fang...here I come!
Topic: RE: PCOS SUPPORT PAGE
Good for you, I wil be thinking about you while your in surgery. I'll be sure to check out your support page. Keep me posted.
Debbie
Debbie
Topic: PCOS SUPPORT PAGE
Hello
Ladys........... i'v started a new PCOS Support Page
i would like to WELCOME
everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hope to see everyone there!!
http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/pcossupport/
Ladys........... i'v started a new PCOS Support Page
i would like to WELCOME
everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hope to see everyone there!!
http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/pcossupport/
Topic: UPDATE: 2 surgeries and a lot of pain
Hi Everyone... just wanted to check in and catch up with you all. I had my hernia and rny repair on Dec 8th at Tempe St. Luke's. I was feeling okay once I got home but started vomiting really bad the Tuesday after release... tried to deal with it but finally gave in and went to the ER. They kept me overnight and then Dr. S decided to take me back in to surgery and thank goodness he did! It was a long 5 + hour surgery and when I woke up I was in the most pain ever. I am still dealing with a lot of pain and discomfort, mostly due to the g-tube and the jp drain. I spent 18 days at Tempe St. Luke's and it wasn't very pleasant. Now I am home but on home healthcare checking on me. I can't drink or eat much but have a picc line so I can get my nutrition via TPN (i.v.).
It's really rough...trying to move around and do things but energy level is low as well as moods. One minute I feel okay and the next I just want to sit and cry. I know...I'm a big ol' baby but those tears are real. Sunday night my hubby called 911 because I couldn't take the pain anymore and they took me to the ER. Neither one of us could take it and he hates to see me in pain. Anyways, CT scan showed nothing abnormal so they gave me some pain relief, re-hydrated me and let me rest.
Hoping that was the last abdominal surgery for me.... for some reason my body forms scar tissue and adhesions really fast. As soon as I am able, I want to start coming to the support meetings.
I know there is more I would like to include about the care I received at the hospital(not the surgeon) but I just don't have the energy to sit here. All I will say is that I'd score it a 2.5 out of 10!!!
It's really rough...trying to move around and do things but energy level is low as well as moods. One minute I feel okay and the next I just want to sit and cry. I know...I'm a big ol' baby but those tears are real. Sunday night my hubby called 911 because I couldn't take the pain anymore and they took me to the ER. Neither one of us could take it and he hates to see me in pain. Anyways, CT scan showed nothing abnormal so they gave me some pain relief, re-hydrated me and let me rest.
Hoping that was the last abdominal surgery for me.... for some reason my body forms scar tissue and adhesions really fast. As soon as I am able, I want to start coming to the support meetings.
I know there is more I would like to include about the care I received at the hospital(not the surgeon) but I just don't have the energy to sit here. All I will say is that I'd score it a 2.5 out of 10!!!
Topic: RE: Revision from Band to RNY or DS anyone in AZ???
I did not mean to imply you wanted the sleeve. I read the post but not the "subject", my bad. That having been said if you have not already posted on the revision, ds or rny board you might want to try that as well.
As far as PCP goes my PCP does my labs without questions.
As far as PCP goes my PCP does my labs without questions.
Whatever you do is it truthful, necessary and kind?
Topic: RE: Dr. Blackstone's "Patient Liason" rude additude, anyone else?
Both my son and myself had surgery at Banner Gateway with Dr. Schuster. I cannot say enough about Dr. Schuster and the entire staff at Banner Gateway Bariatric. The experience has been wonderful. We started with another provider and were not happy so we researcher and found Banner Gateway. The Hospital Banner Gateway Hospital was Great too. Brand new, modern, private rooms, knowledgable friendly staff. I felt like I was at a country club (morphine drip helped!!)
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