Geisinger in Danville

I'm in the 3rd month of the 6 month pre surgery program at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. It's a fantastic program I'm learning so much. I'm getting excited as I struggle to change my eating habits and try to find out why I eat. I want to do this right. I don't want to regain my weight after a several years. I find it very hard to exercise due to pain. I only lost 3 lbs so far. I need to loose 24 more lbs. in 3 months before the Dr. writes letter to insurance for approval. I may need to start liquid diet after next Dr. visit on 3/3 if I'm not loosing as I should be. I'm also scared of complications from surgery.
Anybody on here going/went through bariatric program at Geisinger?

There are several Geisinger patients on here, all have had great things to say!

WElcome to the program. Have you tried an aqua class? That might be easier on your joints, less pain.

I had to loose weight quickly prior to surgery and did slimfast for breakfast and lunch and a protein and veggie for dinner - that might help you out.

Best of luck!

Liz

 i just completed the program and lost 50+ lbs in the 6months.. i started partial liquid diet from day one tho my choice  its what i felt i needed to do.. 2 carnation instant breakfast shakes a day an one meal lunch.. an im like u in tons of pain.. so cant really do much along the lines of excercise so i just tried to do more around the house to get me moving more.. seems to of done the trick i did gain back 5lb in dec but i think it was stress of holidays..  good luck!! everyone there in danville is amazing getting surgery there the 23rd... i love the entire staff at geisinger....

Hi, there is a support group meeting the first and third monday of each month on the second floor right infront of the checkout counter, the room there....it will meet this monday, like tomorrow, at 4, if you can come you may find allot support there, and allot of info on how to get to the goal you need...allot of people only come their two required meetings, they are cheating themselves....I am out two years this april and learn something every time I go....if you can do it, come I would be glad to meet and help you in any way I can....started the program (meaning going to meetings to find out if this is really what I wanted and finding out info so my husband would understand too, I was 3l8 at my highest, now down to l98 ...........hope to see you there...

Hi & welcome!
I had open RNY surgery at Geisinger in August. 

Congrats and good luck with your upcoming surgery!! Stay positive!! And remember this is something that is going to change your life!! It has mine. I had mine at Danville with Dr
Petrick on August 29th!! Im excited to say im down about 115 lbs.

Welcome...I had my open RNY/gall bladder removal surgery on 12/1/008 with Dr. Strodel.  He was fantastic as was his staff. I had no complications and would do it again in a heartbeat!

Try and come to the support group meetings.  I find it good to share stories and ask questions.

I didn't quite make the 10% weight loss but was still able to have surgery without being delayed or canceled. I started the liquid diet 2 wks before surgery and lost 19lbs!!

Feel free to contact me anytime!

Kelly

Thanks everyone! I'm gonna try to make it to support group tomorrow (Mon) but today I'm sick with fever and feel like crap. So hopefully tomorrow I'll feel up to it.

Thanks again, Cathy 

OK SO I was going to tell you about the support group that I do once a month - it is for pre-ops and post-ops and we combine a cooking class with a support group - but then I checked mapquest and saw that you are at least 2-1/2 hours away. Of course you are still welcome to come! I am in Easton PA and this month the meeting is 2/28 - let me know if you are interested or I'd be happy to answer any general RNY questions you have!

Liz

I had surgery RNY on 1/7/09 at Geisinger in Danville by Dr. Petrick.  I cannot say enough good things about this hospital I have been a patient there on several occasions and they are the best!  I had the RNY and went home 3 days later no pain , no pain medication needed.  I am currently walking 3 miles every day and feeling like a million bucks!