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Topic: RE: Grand Rapids Area DS Support Group at GHP
I know it is easier for me to commit during the week.
Topic: RE: Hurley Medical Center Dr. Farhan
Hi! Dr. Farhan was not my surgeon, I have heard no complaints from those who have had him. I had Dr. Kralovich....but as far as the appointment taking so many hours. I found that it did not take that long. For both of my surgeries (lapband May 2008 and RNY revision June 2010) the appointment really only took a couple hours. Not to say it may be longer. Depends on the order you arrive and how many questions are asked. I recommend arriving a bit early.
Hurley is a great place willing to work with you at any stage of this journey. Keeping in contact with them is important also.
Good luck to you!
Hurley is a great place willing to work with you at any stage of this journey. Keeping in contact with them is important also.
Good luck to you!
Topic: RE: Hurley Medical Center Dr. Farhan
Good morning!
Dr. Farhan did my surgery. He's a very good surgeon. I've only met him once for a "meet and greet" for about 15 minutes. I don't remember seeing him in the hospital before or after my surgery (although he might have checked in on me after, but I could have been zonked out). He seems like a nice enough man and I fully trusted him to do a great job with my innards. The guy knows how to cut!
What I love about Hurley is that they have a full team of experts on staff and each expert deals with you based on their own area of knowledge. So that 5-6 hour appointment will not just be with the surgeon (you'll probably meet him briefly and he'll go over your chart and discuss the surgery) ... you'll be seeing the nutritionist and nurses and PA's to discuss all the areas of your surgery. I know they have a "nursing and nutrition" class that you'll go through which will teach you about the vitamins you need and the stages of eating post-op. Not sure if that's covered in this appointment, but you'll get that before surgery sometime.
The medical examination will come after you're scheduled for surgery and will happen during the pre-admission testing. You'll meet with Dr. Minasian and he'll go over all the details of your medical history, do lab work, xrays, and a bunch of other tests (that appointment takes a few hours).
Good luck!
Pam
Dr. Farhan did my surgery. He's a very good surgeon. I've only met him once for a "meet and greet" for about 15 minutes. I don't remember seeing him in the hospital before or after my surgery (although he might have checked in on me after, but I could have been zonked out). He seems like a nice enough man and I fully trusted him to do a great job with my innards. The guy knows how to cut!
What I love about Hurley is that they have a full team of experts on staff and each expert deals with you based on their own area of knowledge. So that 5-6 hour appointment will not just be with the surgeon (you'll probably meet him briefly and he'll go over your chart and discuss the surgery) ... you'll be seeing the nutritionist and nurses and PA's to discuss all the areas of your surgery. I know they have a "nursing and nutrition" class that you'll go through which will teach you about the vitamins you need and the stages of eating post-op. Not sure if that's covered in this appointment, but you'll get that before surgery sometime.
The medical examination will come after you're scheduled for surgery and will happen during the pre-admission testing. You'll meet with Dr. Minasian and he'll go over all the details of your medical history, do lab work, xrays, and a bunch of other tests (that appointment takes a few hours).
Good luck!
Pam
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Topic: RE: GHP Panni on 12/13
What a wonderful story..thanks for posting a very deligthful story..I am so happy for you..I hope you have a speedy recovery..Dr. Foote did my surgery in March of 2009..and I am down 160 lbs..Yes he is great surgeon..I may talk to him in March for a little help with pastic surgery..I have had 4 back surgeries..and in need of a little help with the extra skin..I know I will not be 30 any longer..LOL........but would love to be healthy at Betty White age..I got a few more years until then...Keep up the great work..Hugs Bev in BC
Topic: RE: Not a Happy Camper!
Oh my what a difference..you look aweesome!!!!!!!!!!!..you have come a long way BABY...as I have..its the best thing we have done for ourselfes...I look back at my pictures in dis belife....Keep smiling..you deserve much happiness..May God keep looking over you...Hugs Bev
Topic: RE: Saw the Doc Today
congrats on the 13.9 lbs. and good luck on you WED apt. sounds like your on your way to a successful journey!
"When we stop running away from the situation that is scary - that is the moment we discover how strong we really are. So, acknowledge your strength...rejoice in it...and start breathing in life, as the beautiful, strong soul (being) that you truly are." - Rachna Sirtaj.......Love & Peace
Topic: RE: Not a Happy Camper!
Yea, you do look like you wanted to smack the **** out of someone.....so glad today's a better day for you!
Edie
Edie
You don't have to have a lump to have breast cancer!
Inflammatory Breast Cancer
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Topic: RE: picture posted
Wow...I remember the pic of you with the school bus, damn you've lost the weight!
Congrats,
Edie
Congrats,
Edie
You don't have to have a lump to have breast cancer!
Inflammatory Breast Cancer
www.ibcresearch.org
Topic: picture posted
I finally got my new picture posted & resized..not sure of the quality but its me ..160 lbs lighter..yippie.......
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