Looking for some Cleveland Members

I've only recently started the whole process and am currently on my six month physician diet.  My doctor is Dr. Ben-Meir at St. Vincents.

Any other members in Cleveland active on this board that might be in the same spot I am that want to compare notes or blogs or something? 

Just wanted to say hello and welcome!  I had surgery about 4 and half months ago at Cleveland Clinic.  So I'm not on your schedule.  Different hospital & different doctor.  But I did also go through the six month physician supervised diet.  So if you wanna chat or have any questions or concerns, let me know.

Good luck & keep us posted!

I just had surgery last week at Cleveland Clinic main campus with Dr Kroh. Are there many CC patients on here?

I am a little over one year out.  Dr. Ben-Meir at St. Vincent's.  Only regret is not doing it sooner!!!  Get in a support group.  It is the one thing that has helped me more than anything else.  Either a hospital sanctioned group or a "rogue" support group like the one I am in.  You need other people who understand what you are going through to support you and to also hold your feet to the fire when things get a little harder!  Best of luck. 

Hi, I am interested in getting info on the support group, my daughter is having surgery with Dr. Ben-Meir and I will be having Dr. Sonpal.  Any information and support would be great.

Thank you.
Mona

Being worked up for RNY with Dr. Kroh at CCF.  Tips/hints welcomed.

 

Shirl

I am almost 2 yrs out from my 6/17/11 rny surgery.  I am down to 150 lbs from high of 254lb.  It has taken dedication, and focus to stay on track with my diet and exercise. I read labels and make sure to take my vitamin supplements and drink lots of water. I cannot even see my 5 surgery sites, the scars have faded and only one is barely visable on my tummy. I sugguest you do what you are told, and the weight will fall off.  One major hint that no one told me.  Take milk of magnesia at night to empty your bowels.  I suffered with severe pain in my belly, and could barely sit unitl I was told to take some. It really reduced the pain after surgery!!

Thanks for your feedback.  I'm writing this down so I can remember.

My cousin almost died 18 yrs ago from RNY - which was the time my MD started to suggest I have it.   Over the years 2 more MDs jumped on board - but I was adamantly against it.   Finally woke up - realized this is my best option, and has taken the last year to convince myself.

Started sx process in Nov - saw Dr. Shauer first  to convince me - rest of appts delayed til end of Feb so I could just take a day off.  Sx should have been mid April - but coworker having sx mid April so I have to wait - just had another surgery so now my timeline is delayed to Fall - I have to earn time off and diet & psych won't clear me anyhow - so guess God just wanted me to get used to the delay because of Barb.  Have work to do!  Knew it would be hard, didn't expect to be this hard this fast.

Changed surgeons to Kroh as he was always my choice and Shauer kept us waiting about 3 hrs - I have more to do in life than wait.  Figured Matt was the better bet as he's not in charge of the program, doesn't have same media obligations, etc.... plus I'm friends with one of his ex secs - so I know Shauer is rarely on time.  Saw Dr. Kroh a few wks ago - liked that his team also was with him for consult.  Ironically - he also was 3 hrs late.  Is he usually on time?

I work at CCF so St. Vincent wasn't an option.

Researching protein supplements - do you have any you love?  Don't want to buy 2 pounds of powder and find I can't stand it. Don't have deep pockets either.

Do they encourage you to supplement protein?

Sorry if too much info (TMI).  Thanks again for the tip.

 

Hello, my name is Mona and I was going to have surgery at the Cleveland Clinic, same dr as you but I decided to go to St. Vincents, I will have my first dr appt with my surgeon next month and I am really nervous, have attempted three time to have the surgery and got scared off each time.  I am interested and finding out how you are doing now since you had your surgery.

I wish you good luck.

I run a small free support group in Solon and the next meeting is Wed. June 29th at 7pm - all are welcome so please let me know if you can attend.

Thanks