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rosewood80
on 6/23/09 9:52 am - CT

Topic: RE: Come on July 14 already!!!!!!

First of all...Congratulations Butterflyz!! My surgery date is this Friday, so I don't know how it feels to have the drain in or removed but I know my Dr. sends all of his patients home with a JP drain. Others I know either don't have one or they are removed before they go home. I will have to empty and measure the drainage twice a day. It will be removed on my 1 week visit.
Others have told me that it is a little weird when they take it out but not much pain...quick and easy.

Good Luck !

ps. I haven't told many people about my surgery. I just told my 84 yr. old mother today.

rosewood80
on 6/23/09 9:40 am - CT

RNY on 06/26/09

Topic: RE: Finally approved and date set !!

Thanks Mickey!
I am just finishing up my liquid diet heading into the famous "bowel cleanse" stage. Ohhhh, so looking forward to the next two days! It will keep me distracted from my random thoughts of fear!!
I feel better going in knowing that Dr. R has so many fans. Thanks for sharing all your experiences with him. It really does make a big difference.

I finally told my 84 yr old mother today that I was having surgery. I am from a big Irish Catholic family and I didn't think they would approve so I kept it to myself. I was pleasantly surprised when she said, "I will keep you my prayers dear and offer up a Mass for your surgeon and your speedy recovery."
I wasn't expecting that but it was sure a nice surprise! Who knew??

I will be going to have my living will notarized tomorrow and I think I will be ready to go....after the "cleansing" of course!

Thanks again.

Hope you enjoy your vacation.
Mimi

Rachel DiLo
on 6/23/09 8:52 am

Topic: RE: great news!!

the band just seemed the safest of all to me. i honestly never looked into rny, i hadnt heard of it until i already had my surgery date scheduled. i feel like ive lived under a rock bc so many on here have had or are getting the rny. hope all goes well for you in july! keep me posted =)

*~*RacheL*~*

"I like the dreams of the future better than the history of the past."

Mickey
on 6/23/09 2:51 am - Rockville, CT

RNY on 04/26/05

Topic: RE: Finally approved and date set !!

Hey Girlie,

You're count down to being a "loser" is just about done! I'll be on vacation when Friday comes.. & I just want to assure you... you're in the hands of a VERY skilled surgeon.

I'll be thinking of you Friday morning & sending good thoughts & prayers your way.

Hugs,

Mickey

buttaflyz
on 6/23/09 2:25 am

Topic: RE: great news!!

12 lbs is awesome! What made you decide on the band rather than RNY? I'm having surgery in July, and I can't wait for it to come!

reenieb
on 6/22/09 8:06 pm

RNY on 03/08/04 with

Topic: RE: More Than 3 Years Out and Struggling???

I will make some contacts today and see what I can come up with as for time and place. I need you as much as you need me! Hang in there - Maureen

applebrown
on 6/22/09 1:18 pm

RNY on 06/16/09

Topic: RE: Dr. R Groupie

Thank you all so much for your well wishes!

I am home after an uneventful surgery and already down 20 pounds!!

I really never believed that this would work for me, but seeing is believing. It took me 6 months before surgery to lose 20 pounds (and that was 2 months on all Optifast).

Feeling better everyday and cleared to start exercising aggressively.

Becky

JA
on 6/22/09 11:39 am - East Haven, CT

RNY on 07/21/04

Topic: RE: More Than 3 Years Out and Struggling???

Maureen,
Count me in! I'll celebrate my fifth anniversary in July and I'm strugglin...I've gained about 8 lbs and am really struggling to get it off...we do need to support each other.
I'm in the New Haven area, but willing to travel. Keep me posted.
JA

JA
on 6/22/09 11:35 am - East Haven, CT

RNY on 07/21/04

Topic: RE: Dr Robert Bell -- experiences? Really struggling to make a decision (long)

I am an "oldie" here and haven't posted in a bit, but 7/21 will be my 5th anniversary, and Dr. Bell did my surgery. I would not use any other doctor EXCEPT Dr. Bell. He is the absolute best doctor for any type of WSL. My friend used Dr. Valin, and is having huge problems and has never seen him again; his wife sees you after surgery. Dr. Bell follows his patients forever. Also, he is employed by Yale and does not get paid per surgery, so that in itself tells you how dedicated he is to the cause.

Good luck.
JA