CHRISTINA LI @ SINAI HOSPITAL

Does someone have an email or website for Dr's Li or Gandsas?

I am searching for a VSG, I would be a self pay patient that would be coming from Eastern Canada.

Thanks so much.
Jane

CHRISTINA LI'S OFFICE NUMBER IS 410-601-4486. AND THE HOSPITAL'S MAIN NUMBER IS 410-601-9000. GOOD LUCK.

I'M SORRY I GAVE YOU THE NUMBER THE ONLY E-MAIL ADDRESS I HAVE IS THE NUTRIONIST [email protected]. HOPE THIS HELPS

WOW....that was a fast response.

Thanks so much.

I will email today!

*S* Smilin in Canada...and Thank you!

Jane

Hi, my name is Leslie and I am a patient of Dr. Li and I also am scheduled to get VSG on Feb. 24, and I also am self pay,SO if u have any ???? feel free to get in touch. My name on the OH forum is charliegirlten. Good Luck

HEY LESLIE I'VE GOT A DATE I THINK YOU WERE RIGHT ABOUT DR. LI. SHE TOLD ME THAT SINCE I HAD STOP SMOKING AND HAD MADE STEPS SHE WOULD ALSO TAKE SOME STEPS AND GIVE ME A DATE FOR 3-24-09. BUT I MUST SHOW HER BY 3-2-09 THAT I'M TRYING TO LOSE THE WEIGHT. DO YOU HAVE ANY IDEAS?

I am not Leslie, but have a suggestion. Have you thought about keeping a food journal. It will provide a record of your efforts which you can show Dr. Li. Also, it provides some accountability for you to help you be aware of what you are eating.

Good luck!

Debbie

WELL NO DEBBIE I DIDN'T BUT NOW THAT YOU MENTIONED IT I THINK IT'S A GREAT IDEA. I ALSO THINK THEY HAVE SOMEWHERE ON-LINE WHERE YOU CAN KEEP A FOOD JOURNAL. THANKS ALL THE SAME.

There are online food journals at www.fitday.com and www.sparkpeople.com.

Also a suggestion - when I was trying to lose weight pre-op, I had a low carb protein shake for breakfast (usually Atkins), a Weigh****chers or similiar type meal and a salad for lunch, and a "reasonable" dinner.  If I felt the need to snack, I would eat a l/f cheese, some almonds or a s/f popsicle.  And drink LOTS of water, which you'll need to do post-op for life, anyway.  Walmart has its own brand of Crystal Light in lots of different flavors.

Eating a diet higher in protein and lower in carbs will help you feel and stay full.

Again, this is just a suggestion, but it worked for me!!!

Good luck,

Tia

Thanks alot. This was a real big help.