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Topic: RE: Intro....
While I would do my surgery 6 times over without even blinking, ignoring the risks is one of the worst things you can do.
If you're getting, a friend of a friend of a friend did it and gained everything back, or said it was the worst thing they ever did - those can be dismissed.
There are risks with ANY surgery. I would NOT have this surgery without being well informed of all the risks AND benefits. You have to be knowledgable to be your own best advocate!
Don't go in blind - get educated in everything associated.
If you're getting, a friend of a friend of a friend did it and gained everything back, or said it was the worst thing they ever did - those can be dismissed.
There are risks with ANY surgery. I would NOT have this surgery without being well informed of all the risks AND benefits. You have to be knowledgable to be your own best advocate!
Don't go in blind - get educated in everything associated.
Obesity Help Support Group Leader
Topic: Dr. Rahman leaving Arnot Bariatric
I received a call today from Arnot Bariatric that they needed to reschedule my appt to the PA. Dr. Rahman is leaving Arnot Bariatric and I would now be seeing the PA instead. I am so totally bummed by this. I found Dr. Rahman to be a compassionate and outstanding surgeon. This is a great loss (IMHO) that he is leaving the Arnot Team. I thank Dr. Rahman for giving me back my life. I sincerely wish he wasn't leaving.
Topic: RE: Intro....
Welcome,
This is a great place to do alot of research. Look at your lifestyle and see how all the options fit and make a decision thats right for you. There's no one size fits all. WLS is a very personal decision.
Good Luck!!!
This is a great place to do alot of research. Look at your lifestyle and see how all the options fit and make a decision thats right for you. There's no one size fits all. WLS is a very personal decision.
Good Luck!!!
Highest Weight: 380 Consult Weight: 357 Surgery Weight: 309
Goal Weight: 220 (9/29/10) Revised Goal Range 215-220 Current Weight: 224
Plastics: Circumferential Lower Body Lift - 11/18/2011
Gynecomastia - 6/14/2012
Topic: Need NYC Dr. recommendations for anemia treatment
I'm looking for a recommendation for a primary care doctor in NYC that has experience with post WLS patients. Specifically, I need a doctor who can work with me on my anemia and prescribe B12 shots, iron infusion and blood transfusion therapy. I am 5 years post op and had a great doctor in NJ who specialized in metabolism and nutrition but am in the city now and can't seem to find someone with the right credentials. Any input is much appreciated!
Topic: RE: Intro....
Hi Veronica
Yea Monticello is a drag I lived there for a year.... Nope I'm not listening to anyone who has something negative about this surgery to say... I'm doing it for me and my health!!!!
Yea Monticello is a drag I lived there for a year.... Nope I'm not listening to anyone who has something negative about this surgery to say... I'm doing it for me and my health!!!!
I'm Changing my life for me, no one else!
Seminar weight: 488.5 current weight: 375 Goal Weight: 210 
Topic: RE: Intro....
Hi Marshmallow and thank you! glad to see someone else from my area on the same journey
I'm Changing my life for me, no one else!
Seminar weight: 488.5 current weight: 375 Goal Weight: 210
Topic: GHI
Has anyone had a quick approval from GHI? I am waiting on my insurance approval and my surgery is scheduled for Monday 10.18!! I am beyond excited but just want to hear I am approved first!
thebestme2010
on 10/13/10 3:09 am
on 10/13/10 3:09 am
Topic: RE: QUestion
"Excellence is to do a common thing in an uncommon way" Booker T. Washington
My therapist and I spoke the need for pre and post surgical therapy. I feel that there should be mandatory psych follow up after the surgery. According to my therapist, this is something that can not be mandated. Many patients do not follow up with their physicians after any type of surgery. Once the surgery is over, the patient goes on with their life. This is for any type of surgery.
We know that WLS surgery is on the torso and not on the brain. So to be successful, one has to determine why one overeats. Therapy might be beneficial. I suggested that surgeons point this out as another of the tools that we need. If the patient can avail themselves of therapy or counseling then they can begin pre surgery.
Because the cost of the additional psych visits maybe cost prohibitive for some, many surgeons offer support groups. It is up to the individual patient to take advantage of the information that is available to them. We all have to be our own best medical advocate.
We live in a metropolitan area that offers so many centers, support groups and community health services. I feel for my fellow WLS post ops that do not have the opportunities that we do.
We know that WLS surgery is on the torso and not on the brain. So to be successful, one has to determine why one overeats. Therapy might be beneficial. I suggested that surgeons point this out as another of the tools that we need. If the patient can avail themselves of therapy or counseling then they can begin pre surgery.
Because the cost of the additional psych visits maybe cost prohibitive for some, many surgeons offer support groups. It is up to the individual patient to take advantage of the information that is available to them. We all have to be our own best medical advocate.
We live in a metropolitan area that offers so many centers, support groups and community health services. I feel for my fellow WLS post ops that do not have the opportunities that we do.
Daddy, this journey is for you. I love you and I miss you.
HW 240 / SW 221.7/ CW 143
"Excellence is to do a common thing in an uncommon way" Booker T. Washington
Topic: RE: Intro....
Hi Nessa I lived down in Monticello for a few years(hated it!) welcome! if you happen to choose weight loss surgery dont listen to the people who say well isnt that dangerous(i hear this from people all the time)... my response to them always is so is being this overweight i know this weight will kill me but hey the surgery probably wont! good luck on your path 
Topic: RE: QUestion
well i chose to "forget" about my neurologist that ive seen for my migraines because they found out nothing was wrong with me because they never called me back.. (i happen to work for the hospital and read my own stuff) so i can see why people would leave things out...but i would be pretty pissed if they chose not to do my surgery because im on medicine for anxiety
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