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Just Valena
on 12/29/08 9:35 am - Nunyabizness
Topic: RE: Great loss for the state of Kansas
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
My heart is breaking!!
My 5yr follow up is in May so I guess I at least will get to see him before he leaves.
Where is he relocating?
Who is taking over his patient load.
I'm very sad now...like tears in my eyes sad. Wow. I love that man. He saved me!

        

               




 

isaiah54mom
on 12/28/08 11:54 pm - bartlesville, OK
Topic: RE: Great loss for the state of Kansas
John...good  morning. Thank you so much for the clarity. I checked here before frantically calling Tallgrass. I was so freaked out when I read your post. I have been trying to get this revision done since january of last year. I flew to another state ( I was living in OK and there were no Centers of Excellence there or DS surgeon) and got the "Ole bait n switch" from another surgeon. Her office assured me she did revisions from VBG to DS. When I actually got there she tried to talk me into a Long Limb RNY. I was so angry. I had done my research, I knew what i wanted.I spent money I did not have to spare for nothing. I was then going to see Dr. Deveney in Oregon but I could not see how I could make it work. They wanted me to stay at least 14 days in Oregon. Anyway, I was on here (OH) and posting on the DS forum about all my frustrations and one of Dr. Stewarts revision patients made me aware of him. I made the appoint ment and I have not regretted it. I just love Rachelle his nurse. She has been so patient and wonderful. I also feel that Dr. Stewart is the surgeon to do my revision. I really was impressed with him. I actually moved from Oklahoma to Kansas city MO to be closer.So, when I read your post I really freaked. Again thank you for clearing that up. i agree it is a great loss for the entire region. There are so few DS surgeons in this area and even fewer that do revision work.  I know this is a turning point for me. I do not ever remember weighing less than 200 lbs. It is my time.
Peace Mz JoJo

HW/ SW/CW/GW
427+/427/148/150

    

John W.
on 12/28/08 8:49 pm - Near Topeka, KS
Topic: RE: Great loss for the state of Kansas
Congratulations on the DS.

I must apologize; I should have mentioned that he will not be leaving until (I believe) May of 2009 and I suspect will be doing all of the surgeries that he has committed to do in the early part of 09. You are one of those who are fortunate enough to have Dr. Steward as your surgeon.

Again, I am so sorry for having caused you any concern.

John

Start Wt: 347 --  Lowest: 191 --  Current: 216.2  --  Goal: 197

2 MINUTE VIDEO JOURNEY    ENJOY HERE ----> http://tinyurl.com/Jonoba07

New in 2010
Regain of 20 pounds has thrown me for a loop - will not let this get the best of me - what am I doing about it?
www.obesityhelp.com/group/Drop10410


 

MARTI B.
on 12/28/08 1:42 pm - Missouri City, TX
Topic: OT-Photographer needed
Hi,

I am looking for a photographer for my sisters wedding in April.  This would be for the Kansas City Kansas/Missouri area? 

Does anyone know of a reputable one?

Thanks
Marti Beatty
                                      BS 5/3/04
   P/S(ADOMINIALPLASTY, HERNIA REPAIR) 5/24/06
                               P/S(BR/BL) 6/25/07
   
                         "LIVE, LAUGH, & LOVE"

kmccrary
on 12/28/08 11:42 am
Topic: RE: Banded 12/23/08!!!
Congrats on your surgery.  I hope you continue to feel well.  Keep walking and sipping and you will be great.

Kim

kmccrary
on 12/28/08 11:36 am
Topic: RE: Nope nothing new here. Typical.
This is a slow board but there are some of us who are here.  I tend to hang out in the OK forum (I had my surgery in OK), but there are a few good people here in Kansas that I talk to on occasion.  It is nice to see how much progress you've made.  I am about 5 months out and 38 pounds down.  I have had about 3 months straight of problems ranging from a leak and several bacterial infections.  I am still currently receiving IV antibiotics at home and hoping this is the last of my problems.  I am glad that I had the surgery but it has definitely been a long hard road.  On a lighter note, my daughter had her VSG in Sep. and she is doing fantastic.

Kim

isaiah54mom
on 12/28/08 8:24 am - bartlesville, OK
Topic: RE: Great loss for the state of Kansas
What!!!! I am scheduled for a revision (VBG to DS)on the 29th of January! Dr. Stewart is my surgeon!I am part of the public and this is the first I heard of this. I cannot believe this. Where is he going? I am freaking out!!! I have been waiting for this for over 11 months. Oh man! now what?

HW/ SW/CW/GW
427+/427/148/150

    

John W.
on 12/28/08 12:20 am - Near Topeka, KS
Topic: Great loss for the state of Kansas

I know that it is public knowledge now, but I'm saddened that Dr. Steward is leaving the state of Kansas. He is moving to be locateed near his family. He will be missed by so many of us. I'm saddened by the fact that people will not have access to his surgeries here in Kansas. Anyone who has had any contact with Dr. Steward over the years should feel free to add to this.

We are fortunate that we still have the good people at Tallgrass to carry on this great work in Topeka.

John

Start Wt: 347 --  Lowest: 191 --  Current: 216.2  --  Goal: 197

2 MINUTE VIDEO JOURNEY    ENJOY HERE ----> http://tinyurl.com/Jonoba07

New in 2010
Regain of 20 pounds has thrown me for a loop - will not let this get the best of me - what am I doing about it?
www.obesityhelp.com/group/Drop10410


 

sem51
on 12/27/08 1:57 pm - Larned, KS
mmeyerssr
on 12/27/08 3:25 am - Ozawkie, KS
Topic: Nope nothing new here. Typical.
I try to stop by now and then to see if there is anything I might be able to help with. I'm not a regular player here or on any of the boards any more because it seems once you get to be a post op peoples attitudes change. I wish is to be a productive member to the board not disruptive. As an update, I've lost 188lbs and gained about 15 back. I'm stable here and have been for months. No regrets. I wish success and wellness to everyone here.

cheers,
Mark
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