Newbie in Louisville - Dr. Shina?

Hi,

Good Luck with your surgery.  All the decisions and surgery clearance can be nerve-wracking. 

I had RNY with Dr. Shina on 2/13/09.  I have only good things to say about him as my surgeon.  He is totally to the point.  I just like his style.  I follow the instructions the best that I am able.  I haven't had one complication so far.  I am right at two months and down 55 lbs since my highest weight.  What is that worth?????   Priceless.

Hope you have a very happy Easter weekend,
 Becky

    Hi I'm am Dr.Shina's patient... Holly, Dr Shina's office manager, told me that he is an acquired taste.. and you know what that is a very true statement. I have had problems with  Dr. Shina, but its more his bedside manner is not a hand holder and I'm a panic person and need hand holding!! He is blunt, and to the point..
  But I picked him because he was the best I knew of at the time, but I have a doctor crush on Dr tanner now!! lol no offense to Dr Shina.. I don't think you will be disappointed... Like i said he is an acquired taste... He also does self pay on the band for 12000 or something like that??
  Good luck!!!!!
Dawn

Here is what I have to say about my RNY surgery.  My journey has had its' share of complications and issues but: 

8 1/2 months ago, I weighed 300 pounds. 

*I had Plantar fasciitis so bad I could not walk the one block from the parking lot to my office.  I could not go anywhere with my family that included walking.  I even had to ride in the little cart when I went to Walmart or Kroger. 

*I had IBS so bad that I never wanted to go any where or do anything, because I had to be home near my bathroom.

*I did not like to go anywhere like a restaurant or a movie theater because I could not fit in the seats.

*I was suffering from incontinence and had to wear depends pads

*I was only 41 years old and I lived like an 80 year old women due to my obesity.

*I was too big for the clothes in the "Large Size" stores and had to order my clothes online.

*I was a prisoner in my own body.

Now, just 8 1/2 months after my surgery,  I am down to 188 pounds.

*My  Plantar fasciitis is virtually gone.  I can walk anywhere I want. In fact, I walk two miles outside most weekdays and I go to the gym on weekends.

*My IBS is gone.  I no longer have "episodes" that keep me housebound.  In fact, the only time I have  problems in this area is when I  "cheat" and eat foods that don't agree with me.

*I can go to the movies and sit in booths at restaurants.

*I no longer need to wear depends pads.

*I turned 42 years old today and I feel better than I did in my 20s and 30s.

*I can buy clothes at Walmart and at normal stores.  I no longer need to shop by cataloge!.

*I am no longer a prisoner!

How much money is all this worth to me?  PRICELESS!!.


All I have to say about Dr. Shina is that he saved my life. 

I'm hearing you and I agree totally!  I couldn't breathe when standing or walking anymore - I had almost everything wrong with me that you had (except the foot problem) - I had/have severe arthritis of the knee and bad back, etc.  Depression was horrible, even with meds.  I believe Dr. Shina is the most skilled, most experienced doctor in Louisville and a friend recommended him highly to me after his surgery.  We weighed over 500 lbs. and is now at his goal weight.  As my friend said to me, he isn't known for his bedside manner, but he really does care for his patients and wants everything to be done exactly right.  He won't take risks that are unnecessary and he will always give you a chance to back out at the last minute.  I have had no problems with his bedside manner personally.  Everything has been professional and I have no complaints.  

I am so glad I chose Dr. Shina for my RNY!