Going ahead with DS Surgery Thursday 3/15 with Dr. Rabkin

route66hello
on 3/13/12 2:58 pm - Half Moon Bay, CA

DS on 03/15/12

Hello,

I just wanted to let folks know I have decided to go ahead with my DS surgery. I had posted a week or two ago about my fears of surgery. I have had RNY twice so this revision will be my third WLS. I had my preop appointments yesterday and was able to spend some time with Dr. Rabkin. He answered all my questions and quieted my fears somewhat. He has dealt with a lot of patients with multiple previous surgeries so I am not so "special" to him.

I wanted to thank folks for their kind words of support to my previous post.

Hopefully I will be checking in within 10 days or so and let you know all was well.

Thanks again, Terri

smileyjamie72
on 3/13/12 3:22 pm - Palmer, AK

DS on 12/29/11

YAY!!!!!!! Dr. Rabkin is an AWESOME surgeon!!!!!

I am so happy for you!!!!! Warming up the losers bench for you!!!!!

RNY 2/26/2002                           DS 12/29/2011
HW 317                                     SW 263 BMI 45.1
SW 298                                     CW 192 BMI 32.9~60% EWL
LW 151 in 2003
TT 4/9/2003

Normal BMI 24.8 is my GOAL!!!

GBP (RNY) 2/26/02 298 lbs, TT 4/9/03 151 lbs, DS 12/29/11
HW 317 SW 263 BMI 45.1/CW 192 BMI 32.9/GW 145 ~ Normal BMI 24.8
**Revision Journey started 3/2009 Approved 12/12/11**

* Gail R *
on 3/13/12 4:25 pm - SF Bay Area, CA

DS on 09/09/09

I feel you have made the best possible decision on a surgeon for this revision. Dr. Rabkin is a miracle worker. Go into surgery with the assurance that you will do great and that this is the first step towards a healthy new life. All the best to you!

~Gail R~ high wt.288, surg wt 274, LW 143, CW 153, GW164

MajorMom
on 3/13/12 7:11 pm - VA

DS on 08/09/07

That's great news. Good luck and please keep us posted as you can.

--gina

5'1" -- HW 195/SW 187/GW 115 July 08/CW 121 Dec 2012
******GOAL*******
Starting BMI between 35 and 40ish?
Join us on the Lightweights Board!
DS on Aug 9, 2007 with Dr. Hazem Elariny

larra
on 3/14/12 1:25 am - bay area, CA

Great decision! You've chosen a very experienced revision surgeon, and the best possible operation for future longterm success as well.
And with your date so soon, you don't have much time to freak out about it. Excellent!
Best wishes to you for a safe and successful surgery, and remember, when you feel up to it, there are support groups in SF and SJ where you would meet some great people and find information and encouragement that will help you along the way.

Larra

momfirst2000
on 3/14/12 2:38 am - livermore, CA

DS on 02/29/12

I just want to tell you your in the best hands ever , i just had surgery with dr Rabkins and i could not tell you a thing but he was so reassuring and was Maria , if your going to be at st, marys they nurses were wonderful.... best of luck to you hope to hear of a good surgury and easy recovery, keep a positive attitude......

linda1814
on 3/14/12 7:17 am

DS on 03/19/09

Sorry to hijack someone else's thread but two things..
1. I'm glad to see you posting... I've been wondering how you've been doing since surgery... hope all is well.
2. Told you so!

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linda1814
on 3/14/12 7:19 am

DS on 03/19/09

Congrats Terri.
Here is the best and you've made two great decisions ... one to get a DS and two to have him perform it. Hoping everything is smooth sailing for you. Wishing you a speedy and uneventful recovery.

Walk as soon as you can and remember to sip, sip, sip. Good luck!

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