walter A.’s Posts
Topic: RE: What to do? ASAP
my bmi was 35 and i would only have the ds, could of had the rny 7 years earlier, no way, Dr Anthone had no problem, and is a DS specialist. out of towners welcomed
Topic: RE: Best resource for DS Vitamins?
shop rite, or wal mart brand, and I get tested completely every 3 months and reviewed by two PCP;s and a endocrinologist, as i have 3 different forms of diabetes. all labs are good.
Topic: RE: can a DS'r eat these foods?
Jazz has it worked out , I don't diet or watch what I eat. life is good with the ds but my habits have change toward "Atkins" basically.
Topic: RE: V A Doc sending me for plastics
called Dr Antones office a few weeks ago, but didnt get a reply, he specializes in this also, Will try again, the difference is 50 miles or 1200 and the logistics of staying out of town. I prefer the road trip to Omaha
Topic: RE: V A Doc sending me for plastics
Doc gave me a referal to the plastics group to check my incisional hernia and maybe do a tummy tuck
Topic: RE: Length of common channel
im very happy with my 200 cc, it about the length you had to begin with vs the cc and your habits that is the key to the formula, 200cc is about 1/3 of my sm intestine overall. if i had a 450 length then 150 cc would of been the right length,
Topic: RE: Persistent, recurring diarrhea
reduce your fluid intake, you are mal absorbing fluids for some reason, and excreating the excess.
Topic: RE: So...life after DS???
instead of high fat i take a daily dose of Rx miralax generic, have been for years due to hemorrhoids and fissures now cured, they have not returned and i have not had a issued. i get a full blood work up every 3 months by my endocrinologist or PCP, as i have 3 types of diabetes and a bag full of hormones and vitamins. not a problem. . a morning protien coffee is routine
Topic: RE: Has anyone on this Board had Medicare as primary ??
medicare covered my DS without a problem, and Aetna my secondary which refused to cover the doctor due to geographic location also covered it once medicare was primary, it was very smooth and tricare paid a piece also,
Topic: RE: Skill surgoen
dr anthone in omaha did my surgery with out a hitch, 6 other ds surgeons popular on this site turned me away as too complex.
Topic: RE: I just want to cry
get a second opinion on the cardiac issue as to treatment, I was told I had A Fib, one cardiologist offered meds, and a pacemaker, I opted to go to the nyu cardiac arrhythmia center, and had a surgical procedure that cured it, and drove myself home the next morning.
Topic: RE: Denied psych consult and referred for RNY!
as previously stated the pscy evaluating is about compliance with wls, and to clarify absence of eating disorders , it is not procedure oriented.
Topic: RE: How Long Were You Off Work Post-Op?
WAIT until after your wedding season, there will be days during the first 30 -60 that you may not want to be up and standing. or cheerful, You didn't get fat overnight, you don't have to rush this surgery, do it on your time.
Topic: RE: very serious (to me)
you can dial 911 and state you are having a "mental health" issue and need help, the ems will take you to your ER Mental health Emergency Room to get evaluated, this is a Good Start, they will get you into the system , there is public funded help.
STOP SELF TREATMENT, 5HTP IS A POWERFUL DRUG. GET PROFESSIONAL HELP.
STOP SELF TREATMENT, 5HTP IS A POWERFUL DRUG. GET PROFESSIONAL HELP.
Topic: RE: ENDOCRIST
one of the authors of that article, Dr Rubinio was my consultant for the DS. He refered me to Dr Anthone, because of Dr As expertise in my revision needs/
Topic: RE: Dealing with Roslin's office staff - is he worth it?
HE IS A GOOD CHOICE IN NYC, SAW HIM TWICE , HE TURNED ME AWAY DUE TO COMPLEX SURGICAL REQIUREMENT I HAD AS DID POMP AND COMPANY, DR ANTHONE D ID MY SURGERY NO PROBLEM OPEN.
Topic: RE: Will I be able to revise from an RNY to a DS???
i have a special vsg that Dr Anthone created for me keeping my Nisan fundiplication in place and doing a vsg underneath with a ds, something that only Dr gagner would do and pomp Roselin would not. he is in Omaha.
Topic: RE: New Yorkers: What hospital would you suggest to do the DS at?
new york ***** covered it comply , except for Dr Rubino, www.weillcornell.org/frrubino/ who is alos at cornell and works with Pomp, Dakin,
I consulted with all of the doctors that were mentioned above gagner roslin pomp, , all of them, Dr Rubinio worked with Dr Anthone in Omaha to get me my DS. as it was too complex for it to be done here, no problem for doctor Anthone, who does open surgery,
I consulted with all of the doctors that were mentioned above gagner roslin pomp, , all of them, Dr Rubinio worked with Dr Anthone in Omaha to get me my DS. as it was too complex for it to be done here, no problem for doctor Anthone, who does open surgery,
Topic: RE: NY Duodenal Switch surgeons who accept medicaid
dont fret over not having roslin or pomp as your surgeon, or dakin either, all three rejected doiing my DS, over insurance issues, i have more insurance than three families need, but my surgery was too complex for them. Check out Dr Anthone in Omaha
Topic: RE: NY Duodenal Switch surgeons who accept medicaid
do consider the after care cost of the DS,complications, vitamins, lab test, doctor visits and high protein diet requirements. being a Medicaid recipient is a red flag, review you capabilities for the long run,
Topic: RE: Is DS what you get when your Gastric Bypass stops working?
only if they are LUCKY, in that they have a willing insurance company, surgeon, and pyloric valve, and not too many adhesion's or a wad of money to pay for the second surgery,
the rule is do it right the first time and cut once.
the rule is do it right the first time and cut once.
Topic: RE: When to buy clothes?
cant buy at walmart anymore they dont carry my size, SMALL in the mens department. 
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