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Topic: RE: Miriam Experience
Kim,
I didn't have my surgery there, but i wanted to give you some encouragement from a view of the surgery 9 years out. WOW!!!!! I have maintained my loss of 140 lbs. and i would do it again. I'm happier, healthier, and still amaze people when they see my before and afters. Trust your doctor, do what you are supposed to do to the letter, and take good care of YOURSELF.
Margaret
I didn't have my surgery there, but i wanted to give you some encouragement from a view of the surgery 9 years out. WOW!!!!! I have maintained my loss of 140 lbs. and i would do it again. I'm happier, healthier, and still amaze people when they see my before and afters. Trust your doctor, do what you are supposed to do to the letter, and take good care of YOURSELF.
Margaret
Topic: Miriam Experience
Hello everyone,
First off Congratulations to everyone for making this very scary decision to have bariatric surgery of any kind. I know how hard it was for me to make this personal decision and I wish you all the best throughout your surgery post op and preop.
I am having my surgery at Miriam hospital and I was wondering if anyone could tell me how there personal experience was there? Any advice tips? Thank you , my surgery is in 10 days!!!
Kim
First off Congratulations to everyone for making this very scary decision to have bariatric surgery of any kind. I know how hard it was for me to make this personal decision and I wish you all the best throughout your surgery post op and preop.
I am having my surgery at Miriam hospital and I was wondering if anyone could tell me how there personal experience was there? Any advice tips? Thank you , my surgery is in 10 days!!!
Kim
Topic: RE: Weight loss before Surgery? Dr V - Dr Sax
Thank you so much Jules, I will be sure to keep you up to date along the way. By the way, you look amazing!
Topic: RE: Weight loss before Surgery? Dr V - Dr Sax
Thanks everyone I appreciate the support and I will definitely keep you up to date on how I am doing along the way. I have not been going crazy by all means however I have not been on a strict liqued diet or anything. Regardless of there requirements I was going to start a liqued diet on Tuesday which would be one week prior to my surgery. I think I have gained 10lbs in the last 7 months. And maybe a pound or two since my last appointments which was like a month ago.
Thanks Guys,
Kim
P.s. I figured that if I needed to be on a special diet they would have told me...but eithr way I have an appointment on Monday so I will be sure to ask then.
Thanks Guys,
Kim
P.s. I figured that if I needed to be on a special diet they would have told me...but eithr way I have an appointment on Monday so I will be sure to ask then.
Topic: TWO MORE DAYS!!!!
Well its only 2 days away! I cant believe it got here so quickly!! I am excited, anxious, not so nervous, yet anyway, and somewhat scared! Not so scared persay of the outcome but of the pain involved. I have never had surgery and then to just jump in head first to abdominal surgery scares me about the pain b/c as my wife says, I am a wimp when it comes to pain and i'd have to say i tend to agree with her. I know I will have the pain meds and will use them as needed, but still. I just cant wait for it to be over and done so the pain is no longer there. Anyway, I really cant wait to get this done. I know that this will be the second best decision I have ever made, the first being me asking my wife to marry me. She has been my rock and my support with this along with everyone here. I appreciate all the support and answers to all of my questions. I cant wait to take my spot on the bench with the rest of you. Michele (my wife) will be posting for me after surgery to let everyone know how it went. Again that you to everyone for the support and well wishes.
Brian
Brian
Topic: RE: One More Week
Hello everyone! Thank you so much for the well wishes and responses to all of my posts, i appreciate it! Well surgery is only a couple of days away and I agree Julie, it would be fantastic if i wake up and find out he did it laproscopically! I am not a big fan of pain and my wife i am sure would like it done laproscopically on me b.c its that much less whining she will have to hear from me!! (i dont whine, but she thinks i do...hahaha...ok, maybe i do a little 
) Anyway, I will get on here as soon as I can but my wife will also be posting to let everyone know how it went. Thank you again and I will definitely get to some more support group meetings as soon as i can. thanks again
Brian
) Anyway, I will get on here as soon as I can but my wife will also be posting to let everyone know how it went. Thank you again and I will definitely get to some more support group meetings as soon as i can. thanks againBrian
Topic: RE: Weight loss before Surgery? Dr V - Dr Sax
Hi
The office is very conservative about gaining weight. However, you would have been told to lose weight, like my husband who gained during all the pre-tests, before they scheduled the surgery.
How much weight have you gained??? I stayed the same throughout so had no problems.
If you gained more than 4-5 lbs, I would call the office. Unless it is a large amount, I wouldn't worry!
Lisa
The office is very conservative about gaining weight. However, you would have been told to lose weight, like my husband who gained during all the pre-tests, before they scheduled the surgery.
How much weight have you gained??? I stayed the same throughout so had no problems.
If you gained more than 4-5 lbs, I would call the office. Unless it is a large amount, I wouldn't worry!
Lisa
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Topic: RE: Weight loss before Surgery? Dr V - Dr Sax
I agree with what Deb said. Each doc does things differently. And each patient is different as well. So, that said, your doc may not require you (individually) to follow a certain program prior to surgery.
I don't think the two docs in that office require a pre-surgery diet. But definitely call and ask about your individual needs.
And remember that just because you may not be required to be on a pre-op diet, doesn't mean that you should go hog wild on all that food! Now is the time to really focus on preparing yourself for the routine you will have to follow after your surgery. It'll make things easier in the long run.
If you have any questions, Amy, Megan & Jocelyn at Dr. V's office will help you in any way they can! Give them a call!
Let us know how you're doing, k?
Jules
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Topic: RE: Weight loss before Surgery? Dr V - Dr Sax
Since every doctor has a different protocol, I'd call the office Monday and ask. That's the only way you'll know for sure.
BTW, congrats on your surgery!
BTW, congrats on your surgery!
Debbie 
Includes 47.5 lbs. lost during 7 month pre-op period
Includes 47.5 lbs. lost during 7 month pre-op period
Topic: Weight loss before Surgery? Dr V - Dr Sax
Hello everyone,
My surgery is TUE Oct 13th, 10 days away, I am so excited, nervous and all of the above lol. I have an appointment on Monday or a pre op " class" rather. Then I have an appt to meet with Dr V on thursday as well.
I am nervous because I am reading a lot of posts regarding weight loss before surgery...I was not told to go on any special diet or lose weight before surgery, and I have been eating whatever I want! When I go for the class on Monday, I will only be 8 days away from surgery, what if I gained a ton of weight? I have no clue...should I be concerned? Thanks guys!
My surgery is TUE Oct 13th, 10 days away, I am so excited, nervous and all of the above lol. I have an appointment on Monday or a pre op " class" rather. Then I have an appt to meet with Dr V on thursday as well.
I am nervous because I am reading a lot of posts regarding weight loss before surgery...I was not told to go on any special diet or lose weight before surgery, and I have been eating whatever I want! When I go for the class on Monday, I will only be 8 days away from surgery, what if I gained a ton of weight? I have no clue...should I be concerned? Thanks guys!
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