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Kara D. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 1 month ago

How do others deal with the pre-op diet? I'm not hungry, the protein keeps me full feeling. I guess it's the chewing of solid food I miss. My husband feels guilty for eating in front of me, but that doesn't bother me, I know he has to eat and I don't w

Kara D. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 1 month ago

I finally have a date and I am very excited. I will start the pre-op diet tomorrow. I have been mentally preparing for a while now and I am ready for tomorrow. I am glad I don't have time to worry and over thing prior to my pre-op diet. The sleeve is m

Kara D. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 1 month ago

Logically I know that is not true, that I will have fabulous meals after my surgery just different portion sizes. I am ready for the change that the RNY will give me the tool to succeed with. My insurance has approved the surgery, I am waiting to hear

Kara D. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 1 month ago

Dr. Schauer will be my surgeon and I have talked to a couple people who had surgery with him, but I am curious what others thought of him?

Kara D. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 3 months ago
I need an anatomy lesson! -  My surgeon told me that only 5% of the intestines is bypassed. I thought the first part of duedonum is longer than that. Does that sound right or did I misunderstand what he told ...
Kara D. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 3 months ago
Thank you for the advice! - All those of you who answered my topic about the VSG or the RYN, I really appreciate the advice. I have a lot to think about. I am looking into the websites suggested and talking w...
Kara D. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 3 months ago
Why did you decide to have the RNY over other surg - My surgeon has me reconsidering the type of surgery I am interested in having performed. I respect his years of experience and expertise and the points he made for the RNY over the...
Kara D. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 3 months ago
Vertical Sleeve or RNY? I am confused now! - I spoke with my surgeon for the first time yesterday. I am very excited to have Dr. Schauer as my surgeon, he has great reviews, many years experience and is at a top hospital. I w...
Kara D. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 3 months ago
First appointment with the surgeon and others, any - I meet the surgeon, nutritionist, psych follow up and internist on Tuesday the 13th. I have made a list of questions but I am wondering what else I should be aware of to ask about....
Kara D. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 3 months ago
First appointment next Tuesday, getting nervous. - I meet with the surgeon, the nutritionist, the psychologist and the internist next Tuesday. I live 3.5 hours form Cleveland Clinic so my appointments will be grouped together as of...
Kara D. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 3 months ago
Any sleeve patients of Dr. Schaub from Cleveland C - My first meeting with him is in 2 weeks and I am looking for feedback from his patience.
Kara D. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 4 months ago
VSG and Bipolar/depression? - I am bipolar 2 and deal with chronic depression, however I have been stable for 5-6 years or maybe a little longer. I had the first med change in years due to my blood pressure bei...
Kara D. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 4 months ago
kdemeter299, new to obesityhelp.com - Hello, I am new to obesityhelp.com. My eventual surgery will be at Cleveland Clinic sometime next spring, I think. I have an appointment with the surgeon, nutritionist, a follow up...
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32.4
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VSG
Surgery
03/02/2015
Surgery Date
Nov 29, 2014
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Before & After
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Vacation in November 2014
302lbs
Christmas 2017
208lbs
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