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I am unfortunately did not have my surgery here in Colorado. Did you end up finding a doctor?
Robin
So how are you doing with the sleeve? Are you having any weightloss yet?
I am kind of new to Colorado but had my gastric by pass in Indiana/2008.
Lets do a recall :)
My name is Robin and I live in Parker....
Hi, Ellen!
How do you get started? Free yourself by admitting that you cannot do it the "traditional way," pray, then make that phone call. Admitting I could not do it on my own was probably the hardest - yet MOST LIBERATING - thing I ever had to be honest with myself about and AMEN to the freedom it brought to me!!!
I am actually already going to be 11 years out, come February 10th. Has it been easy? More so than I ever expected! Has it been perfect? Probably 99% of it has. I have gained some weight back, but that is because I sometimes let myself get off the proven path, but the reality of NEVER wanting to go back to where I was post-op motivates me, as does the desire to stay healthier and feel better each and every day. If you read my profile, etc., I pretty much put it all out there for you.
I do not know who you are looking to for surgery, but my surgeon is absolutely one of - if not THE - best, but he will be very honest and realistic with you. Beware of ANY doctor who is not AND you need to do a background and credentials check. That is critical. Dr. Fedorak and also Dr. Fisher from Colorado Springs Surgical Associates are who I would easily and confidently put my life into their hands again, no hesitation. PLUS, the pre-and post-op of their procedure are realistic and very beneficial and crucial to your success.
Recognize that it is such a deep and personal decision and you must be realistic. If YOU DO NOT change the life that led you to your obesity after the surgery, it is not a magic panacea. It is a life-change and you must make the commitment - body, mind and spirit.
I hope this helps. Feel free to contact me again. I haven't been on the site for a while again, but it evidently notifies me if I have a message. Read my story and my blogs and my prayer is that they will help you understand the life-changing journey you are considering.
Be blessed,
Lo
I am new to OH and was wondering if anyone can recommend a surgeon for RNY here in Colorado. Please let me know.
I don't know how to go about choosing the right one.
Hi!
I am in pueblo also. I know you had posted awhile ago, but I am in the beginning stages of choosing a surgeon, getting approved through my insurance, etc and needed some advice on how to go about getting started. If you would like to help in any way, please send me a note.
Thanks!
Ellen
Funny our dates are the same! You sound more organized than me! My process has been kind of whirlwind as I have been on the fast track to make this happen only since end of August. Not sure what the NUT class is but I attend my pre-surgery class tomorrow where I will learn about what to expect and how to live and eat after. Likely that is the same thing you are referring to.
I feel I havent done near enough to prepare. I have been definitely working on the water but from everything I have read, I will clearly learn "how" to drink it differently. I am visiting the bathroom very often which is a pain and should continue to get interesting. I am very good at forgetting to take the vitamins but I will definitely need to focus on that. I havent really made adjustments to eating yet since my appetite obviously gets in my way. I will be honest too in saying that it is hard not to want to get in some of my favorites that I might be saying goodbye to. I feel like I am treating my surgery date as the day I say goodbye to food being anything more than necessity to live. I am tired of food having the power and I am ready to be done with that and thinking about it all the time.
So yes...I am excited. Much more excitement then nervous. I literally just got my date confirmed and Interestingly since then I have had a hard time sleeping and have had a headache. Maybe I am more nervous then I realize. I have also been on anti-inflammatories and motrin for hip pain and I had to go off of that in prep for surgery. I wonder if you can experience "withdrawl" from that???
So what type of things did you purchase?
What is your lifestyle like? I am married and have 2 kids - 12 and 8. I haven't told them yet and I am trying to figure out what and how. They are both healthy (fortunately) and of perfect weight but so was I until college. I see their eating habits declining and I have obviously not been a great role model. I want to use my surgery as an opportunity for my household to be better about what and why we eat.
I havent told very many people either. I havent decided how I want to treat that. I have told my mom, my hair dresser (LOL) and my physical therapist but only one close friend.
I would love to hear how you are dealing with some of these things....
Thank you for responding and I hope we can keep in touch as things approach and after to see how things are going.
Stacey
Hi Stacey!
My sleeve is also scheduled for the 18th! How cool! Who is your surgeon? I am using Dr. Richard Tillquist. I have purchased most of the things I will need for after surgery. Also have attended the nut class, so I know how to feed myself after the surgery. Are you as excited as I am?!
~Rhiannon
Rhiannon VSG 12/18/13 ~ Mo 1 -35lbs ~ Mo 2 -15lbs ~ Mo 3 -13lbs ~ Mo 4 -8lbs ~ Mo 5 -9lbs ~ Mo 6 -6lbs ~ Mo 7 -8lbs
If we all liked the same things, what fun would life be?
Surgeon
Name: Dr. Richard Tillquist
If they accept Medicare and or Medicaid: Medicaid (I have Medicaid and am scheduled for 12/18/13)
Phone number: (303) 789-1877
Facility: Swedish Medical Center
Address: 601 E Hampden Ave #470, Englewood, CO 80113
Psychologist
Facility: Wellshire Behavioral Services
If they accept Medicare and or Medicaid: Medicaid
Phone number: 303 504-6565
Address: 4141 East Dickenson Place Denver, CO 80222
Rhiannon VSG 12/18/13 ~ Mo 1 -35lbs ~ Mo 2 -15lbs ~ Mo 3 -13lbs ~ Mo 4 -8lbs ~ Mo 5 -9lbs ~ Mo 6 -6lbs ~ Mo 7 -8lbs
If we all liked the same things, what fun would life be?
