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Topic: Looking for Specific Information on Surgeons
Hi Colorado,
I am (again) in the process of doing investigation into having WLS (leaning to Lap Band, but open minded). Last summer I attended an information session given for Dr. Georgescu out of Thornton. But due to many factors in life, I did not pursue the surgery. I am currently scheduled for an information session presented by Dr. Johnell out of Greeley this Tuesday (session is in Lafayette). I will be calling to schedule a third information session presented by Dr. Snyder out of Denver this coming weekend.
I read many of the reviews of each of these surgeons and seems a high percentage of each of their patients absolutely love their selected surgeon. However what I am looking for are impressions from people who also looked at two or more of the three surgeons and let me know why they chose their surgeon. I am looking for a bit of insight on what other people were looking for in a surgeon to help them make that decision.
From what I can tell there are nearly 4 times as many reviews for Dr. Snyder as there are for Dr. Johnell, and Dr. Georgescu only has 3 or 4 total. Is this an indication of people thinking Dr. Snyder is a better choice? Or is it because he is centered in Denver, he has a vastly larger population pool of potential patients?
Based on the information provided by their own websites and information I have read here, I do not see much of a difference between them. Other than the matter of distance (Greeley vs. east-central Denver) it would be a coin toss for me to choose.
Thanks for your input.
KRE
Topic: RE: Has anyone had the stomafyx procedure?
I was the first person and Dr. Metz first patient to undergo the stomafyx procedure. It is a revisional surgery. It has been one week and 1 day since I had it done. I go see Dr on friday to see how everything is going.
Topic: What will you need once you get home from surgery?
http://luvsexytrstno1.blogspot.com/2008/04/what-will-you-act ually-use-after-your.html
I posted some links, videos, pantry requirements, and shake recipes on my blog.
Topic: RE: Surgery in 16 days...What do I need before I go?
Thank you so very much Mari. I am getting ready to go meet with Dr. Chae on Friday and Take Kelly's nutrition class Sunday. I'm really excited. I picked Dr. Chae based on what I'd heard about him and by checking out his medical history. I've never even met him yet. So, I'm glad I'm going to be in good hands. It means alot to me to hear you say they are the greatest lol.
Thanks Much,
Frankie
~~Frankie~~
~~ To Thine Own Self Be True~~
~~ To Thine Own Self Be True~~
Topic: RE: Surgery in 16 days...What do I need before I go?
I agree with Lori.... You will be pretty drugged up. Kelly and Dr Chae will give you tons of information. They are the greatest.
Topic: If you think you had a hard time after your wls surgery..
you really need to watch the video I just posted. Thankfully my experience was cake, even with two strictures post op, compared to this womans experience! Only for the strong, not to scare newbe's I swear!
http://luvsexytrstno1.blogspot.com/2008/04/easy-way-out.html
Topic: ISS Oh Yeah! Protein Wafer bars I didn't believe the hype!
I just did a product review of them on my blog! I am reviewing the peanut butter cup flavor, although I do compare it to another flavor in my review, this time but plan on reviewing others soon. GNC made a profit off of me this month!
http://luvsexytrstno1.blogspot.com/2008/04/iss-oh-yeah-prote in-waffer-in-peanut.html
Topic: 5 day pouch test
I posted some information and recipes from the 5 day pouch test on my blog; http://luvsexytrstno1.blogspot.com/2008/04/5-day-pouch-test. html I myself have not tried it but it comes up again and again on the message boards and some of the recipes sound like they are worth a try. The advice about the slider foods, protein first, and not drinking 30 minutes before and after meals is what I have read in book after wls book as well as heard from my physician. The website also reminds us this is not a "diet" but a plan to get on track again if we have gotten lax with the rules of the tool and allowed too many carbohydrates into our daily food intake.
Topic: They are so tasty and good for you. They are readily available, even in Alaska, and not very expens
They are so tasty and good for you. They are readily available, even in Alaska, and not very expensive. My daughter loves them. I feel much better about giving her soy crisp vs Gerbers Graduates "Lil Crunchies" which are basically cheetos rip offs for babies and nutritionally devoid! I reviewed them on my blog! http://luvsexytrstno1.blogspot.com/2008/04/gensoy-soy-crisps .html
Topic: RE: Does anyone work for the state and have Greatweast healthcare?
Thank you so much for this information. I am going to look into it!