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Topic: RE: Just moved to Phoenix area.. looking for WLS freindly PCP
When I came out here, someone recommended Dr. Michael Underhill from Paseo Docs. He is in Glendale. It's around 57th St north of Bell. I really like him. Haven't had any WLS issues to discuss. I really do like him.
Topic: RE: PS consults in Las Vegas 6/1 & 6/2 with Dr Sauceda
Its been 2 years since my surgeries with Dr. Sauceda. I am still so glad I had it done. He is just great.
Topic: RE: LGBT forum invitation
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered
5'2 HW-324 • SW-277 • GW-165 • Surgery Date 4/25/12
Topic: Long time no see...
So, is anyone still around that I know?
I just had my 6 years post-op anniversary on 03/20/12. I haven't popped in to Obesity help for some time.
How is everyone?
Darlene
I just had my 6 years post-op anniversary on 03/20/12. I haven't popped in to Obesity help for some time.
How is everyone?
Darlene
Darlene (30) married to Wes (35)
Gastric bypass: 03/20/2006
168lbs lost
Gastric bypass: 03/20/2006
168lbs lost
Topic: RE: Just moved to Phoenix area.. looking for WLS freindly PCP
Dr. Ronald Sell in Chandler, he's a very fast paced but thorough doctor. Very supportive throughout the whole process so far.
5'2 HW-324 • SW-277 • GW-165 • Surgery Date 4/25/12
Topic: RE: Just moved to Phoenix area.. looking for WLS freindly PCP
hey were is the pcp that you go to?
Topic: RE: looking for workout buddy in Tucson
I'm in Tucson, but I really don't have the money for a gym. I am open to walking after work, maybe we can get some Tucson folks to start a walking club at Reid Park.
Topic: RE: revision
I'm having the same issue. I had RNY with Dr. Burpee in Tucson at Northwest Medical Center in June 2009. I was 420 at surgery, my lowest was 200 in 2010 and now I'm back up to 265. I'm really frustrated with myself and I've been looking into the revision message boards here.
Revisions are something that your particular doctor will have to advise you on. Many people have had success with a lap band over an RNY, and others recommend a switch to a DS, but that is more tricky and less doctors perform that procedure.
As for myself, before I go down the revision route I need to:
1. Get back on track with daily exercise. This is difficult with my work schedule, but I can't make excuses.
2. Eat healthy. Though I can't eat as much as I did before, I am now able to drink with meals and eat sugar without too many issues.
3. Realize that losing weight is difficult. My genetics are against me, I have PCOS, an apple body shape, and my body loves to hold on to calories. I have to accept that I will never likely be below a size 18 or have a flat tummy (I'm 5'10"). Accepting things we can't change is so hard, but we must have courage to change the things we can.
Revisions are something that your particular doctor will have to advise you on. Many people have had success with a lap band over an RNY, and others recommend a switch to a DS, but that is more tricky and less doctors perform that procedure.
As for myself, before I go down the revision route I need to:
1. Get back on track with daily exercise. This is difficult with my work schedule, but I can't make excuses.
2. Eat healthy. Though I can't eat as much as I did before, I am now able to drink with meals and eat sugar without too many issues.
3. Realize that losing weight is difficult. My genetics are against me, I have PCOS, an apple body shape, and my body loves to hold on to calories. I have to accept that I will never likely be below a size 18 or have a flat tummy (I'm 5'10"). Accepting things we can't change is so hard, but we must have courage to change the things we can.
Topic: RE: PS consults in Las Vegas 6/1 & 6/2 with Dr Sauceda
Hi Everyone,
I was lucky to go to Mexico in December and get my Body by Sauceda. After getting quotes from Kaiser and listening to another plastic surgeon speak about his prices, I was sure I would never be able to have plastics, that is until I started exploring my options with Dr. Sauceda!
My experience was nothing short of wonderful. I felt incredibly well taken care of. You can see from my signature that I had a lot of work done in two procedures. I had one recovery period which I thought was great. Dr. Sauceda was able to operate longer because he used an epidural and twilight sleep for my surgeries.
The day of my bodywork, I was in surgery for 13 hours, recovery for 2 hours, then played on my ipad and watched movies all night. The next day I was up and around and finally went to sleep at 7pm that evening. The next day I walked the halls and watched movies in the clinic while waiting for my facelift the following day. If I wasn't having my facelift, I probably would have gone to the hotel, but having the facelift kept me in the clinic for 5 nights. Nothing wrong with 24 hour nursing care and the hospital bed that went up and down wasn't bad either. After the 5 nights I went to the hotel for another 6 nights. While at the hotel, Dr. Sauceda came to visit me daily. His nurse came once a day to bathe me, redress my incisions, wash my garments and take care of me. The personal service made me feel great. In the parking lot of the hotel is a Starbucks, McDonalds, Applebees, multi plex theater ($2.10 per ticket) and a big HEB grocery store as well as GNC and other restaurants etc.
By a week post op from my body procedures, I was going out to lunch and going to the movies. My recovery was much easier than I expected. I did take a friend with me and she stayed at the hotel and came to visit me daily. Everyone was wonderful to her and she's now planning her trip to Mexico for her plastics.
I'm happy to answer any questions. If you're interested in surgery and can go and meet with Dr. Sauceda, you won't be disappointed. I promise!
Here's a picture of me andDr. Sauceda the night before I left Mexico to return home.
I was lucky to go to Mexico in December and get my Body by Sauceda. After getting quotes from Kaiser and listening to another plastic surgeon speak about his prices, I was sure I would never be able to have plastics, that is until I started exploring my options with Dr. Sauceda!
My experience was nothing short of wonderful. I felt incredibly well taken care of. You can see from my signature that I had a lot of work done in two procedures. I had one recovery period which I thought was great. Dr. Sauceda was able to operate longer because he used an epidural and twilight sleep for my surgeries.
The day of my bodywork, I was in surgery for 13 hours, recovery for 2 hours, then played on my ipad and watched movies all night. The next day I was up and around and finally went to sleep at 7pm that evening. The next day I walked the halls and watched movies in the clinic while waiting for my facelift the following day. If I wasn't having my facelift, I probably would have gone to the hotel, but having the facelift kept me in the clinic for 5 nights. Nothing wrong with 24 hour nursing care and the hospital bed that went up and down wasn't bad either. After the 5 nights I went to the hotel for another 6 nights. While at the hotel, Dr. Sauceda came to visit me daily. His nurse came once a day to bathe me, redress my incisions, wash my garments and take care of me. The personal service made me feel great. In the parking lot of the hotel is a Starbucks, McDonalds, Applebees, multi plex theater ($2.10 per ticket) and a big HEB grocery store as well as GNC and other restaurants etc.
By a week post op from my body procedures, I was going out to lunch and going to the movies. My recovery was much easier than I expected. I did take a friend with me and she stayed at the hotel and came to visit me daily. Everyone was wonderful to her and she's now planning her trip to Mexico for her plastics.
I'm happy to answer any questions. If you're interested in surgery and can go and meet with Dr. Sauceda, you won't be disappointed. I promise!
Here's a picture of me andDr. Sauceda the night before I left Mexico to return home.
HW: 249 SW: 229 GW: 149 Age: 63 - Body by Sauceda - 12/2011
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