New to the Group - Hi Everyone

smiley_k
on 5/29/11 11:51 am

Hi Everyone,

I'm new to OH but have been following the board for the past month as I continue on my weight loss journey. I'm scheduled for RNY with Dr. Starr at HRRH on July 15th. I was just wanting to say hi and was wondering if anyone on the board had any experience with Dr. Starr. I'm a little nervous about my surgery right now.

Thanks,
Katie

Katie ♥

Eileen C.
on 5/29/11 11:52 am - Cornwall, Canada

RNY on 10/12/09

Hi Katie

Welcome to the board, just wanted to say welcome

You will do great

Keep posting

Take care

Eileen

my angel is Lisa48

StevesGal
on 5/29/11 12:03 pm - Hamilton, Canada

RNY on 06/29/11

Welcome! and congrats on your upcoming surgery. I'm sure someone who's had Dr. Starr will chime in soon.

Beth

Former RNY patient revising to Sleeve then DS.
Appts: Dietitian - January 21/19; July 16/19, August 13/19, September 17/19, October 15/19; Social Worker: August 23/19; DS Orientation: March 20/19; Internist: September 30/19; Surgeon: November 13/19 (signed consent).
Surgery Date: February 28/20.

MY RNY DIDN'T FAIL ME - I FAILED IT.

ready2begin
on 5/29/11 12:15 pm - Kitchener, Canada

RNY on 12/02/10

Hi Katie,
Dr. Starr did my surgery in December and I can't say enough good things about him! He is very thorough, reassuring, has a calm demeanor and has a great sense of humour too. His surgery skills are excellent and I have had no issues whatsoever. You are in great hands!
Good luck with everything,
Kim

Cheryl D. is my

happypants
on 5/29/11 9:51 pm - Ottawa, Canada

RNY on 07/22/11

Hi Katie and welcome to the board!!!

In order to succeed, your desire for success should be greater than your fear of failure.

Surgery July 22, 2011 Starting weight 270 128 lbs lost Today's weight 142 lbs Ann

(deactivated member)
on 5/29/11 10:37 pm

RNY on 06/15/11

Hi Katie. Nice to "meet" you.

Elizabeth

Karen M.
on 5/29/11 10:37 pm - Mississauga, Canada

RNY on 03/21/06

Welcome to the forum Katie :)

Karen

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Gabygee
on 5/29/11 10:58 pm - Canada

Hi Katie -

Yup, both Lisa Schulz and I are patients of Dr. Starr, and we both liked him very much.

Dr. Starr had performed a previous surgery on me a year before my RNY (April 4) and I had an excellent experience back then.
I was therefore quite confident going into the Bypass.

He is very thorough and very patient with our questions. He has performed over 350 bypasses, so his experience with any complications is extensive.
He also believes in checking on you (came to see me three times in hospital) and in followup appointments to avoid possible complications.

You're in good hands.

Lisa_Toronto
on 5/29/11 11:29 pm - Toronto, Canada

RNY on 11/12/10

Hi Katie! I had Dr. Starr also. I have total confidence in him. When I had a minor complication after surgery (a stricture) he took it seriously and fixed it right away. And he's just plain nice.

Congrats on your surgery date!