Plateu :(

Hi all my Utah buddies! I had my surgery on Feb 3, 2003. I have done well, had open with Dr. Halversen, he is the best! I have lost 108 lbs so far but am getting a little frustrated now. I have hit a plateau. People tell me it's normal, but it is discouragign when I have been used to losing a pound a day and now basically haven't lost any weight in 2 weeks. Oh well, time will tell. I just wanted to say hi to everyone, take care! Steve Staker [email protected] AIM: cryptoipsec 375 / 268 / 180

Hello Steve: I am also going to go through Rocky Mtn Assoc for my RNY surgery. I been considering Dr. Smith or Halverson. I haven't met either yet because I have not yet gotten insurance approval. I have one more letter to get from my primary care doctor, then I'll take all the stuff up to them to send off. How did you decide on Halverson? Did you meet Smith? I know Smith does both open and lap. Why didn't you have lap? I've heard the recovery time is quicker. I've had a lot of other abdominal surgeries and have a lot of adhesions so I think they'll opt for open but I don't know. I wish I could meet and talk with them. I hate having to wait until I get insurance approval just to meet and talk with one of them. But, I guess that's they way it is. Make sure you go on that page and rate the hospital service. I look at that site periodically. [email protected]

Great Job Steve. I had Lap RNY with Dr. Smith, on March 18th. I am almost down 50 pounds in 2 1/2 months. I feel great. I have already had several small plateaus. I had one after 2 weeks postop for about 10 days. That was horrible. I have never met doctor Halverson. Dr Smith was fabulous though. I had absolutely no complications.

Great Job Steve. I had Lap RNY with Dr. Smith, on March 18th. I am almost down 50 pounds in 2 1/2 months. I feel great. I have already had several small plateaus. I had one after 2 weeks postop for about 10 days. That was horrible. I have never met doctor Halverson. Dr Smith was fabulous though. I had absolutely no complications.

Hi Steve I am having surgery on the 19th of this month. You have done fantastic. Be proud that is wonderful you have lost so much so fast. Don't let the plateu get you are doing great and give all us pro oppers hope. You have a great day and keep up the spirits. Carla