"December 5th,2008 today I met with Dr. Lawrence Dennen (Chief of the Bariactric Department). This was my consultation, Dr. Dennen gave a friendly and professional first impresssion. He was knowledgable about the various WLS procedures and took the time to explain the pros and cons of each. His staff at the "Bariatric Center at Kaiser Permanente Hospital" was friendly and prompt with returning call about any questions I had before and afer the office visit. He is a skilled surgeon. I am pleased to have been approved for the RNY procedure and I will give you more information once I have a date and the surgery is done. Thank you for allowing me to share.
Debra P.
I spoke to my surgeon's program coordinator (Nancy) darn it I have to come down to 210lbs before they will set my appointment with the pysch for the evaluation. Thank goodness I do not have that much more to go.I can't wait. Well ass of January 29th I am at that 210 weight goal for the psych appointment, and yes it has been set for Feb 5th. I can't explain what I am feeling at this point, nervous, happy, excited and scared to death. But I thank God it is almost there and I will be a healthier me.
I have just had my procedure and my doctor is the best, he is all I thought he would be and his staff took excellent care of me. Dr. D did tell me to stay off the scale for about 2 weeks (LOL).
Well it is now 6 motnhs out from my procedure and I am in it to win it, the race as been good to me. I am at 165lbs and feeling great. I am exercising but not like wish I could, work and family tired etc. I am very please however with the entire process, I have soooo .... much more energy. I feel sexy, I feel alive, I can tie my own shoe (LOL).....I can shave and see what I am shaving (this is big for me). I will post some pics very soon, coming from 226lbs to 165 in this short period of time is a gift from GOD and my doctor.
Debra P."
