My Surgery 7/27/2009!!!
Hello Everyone,
I’m going to have the Gastric Bypass done 7/27/09 in Bismarck with Dr. Burderer. Now I have been to him and met with his staff a few times, and think that they are all very nice people. I’m a single mother of 2 and getting very nervous about this. I have heard a few good things about Dr. Burderer and bad things. I want to see if I can hear from people that have just gone through this or have had him as a Dr. I know this sounds a little crazy because I have my surgery in a few weeks, I think my nervous are winning.
Thanks,
Nicole
Nicole
First off congrats on getting a date and coming close to starting your new life!
I am in Fargo and did not have your Dr. I have heard a couple people talk about him and they seem very happy with him. I am sure you will be in good hands!!
It is normal to get jittery,nervous etc.. as your date nears, we are human and it happens. Take a couple deep breaths and try and relax. You will need all your extra energy to recover and start your new lifestyle. Your kids will have a mom that is full of "lets go" energy soon.
Wishing you the very best and keep us posted!
Kelly/tink
I am in Fargo and did not have your Dr. I have heard a couple people talk about him and they seem very happy with him. I am sure you will be in good hands!!
It is normal to get jittery,nervous etc.. as your date nears, we are human and it happens. Take a couple deep breaths and try and relax. You will need all your extra energy to recover and start your new lifestyle. Your kids will have a mom that is full of "lets go" energy soon.
Wishing you the very best and keep us posted!
Kelly/tink
Maintaining! Start weight 257,Current weight 122,Loss of 135# and 114 inches,Size 22-24W now size 4 to 0 (zero),Healthy life=Priceless
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Greetings,
As you know only some people get to live story book lives. I am not one of them, even tho I had my mind set that I would be a text book case/surgery. Nice reality check.
Here is the good/bad and the ugly. My surgery went well. The doctor said I gave him a run for his money.LOL He was having trouble getting everything reconnected and I almost ended up having Open RNY. Last ditch effort he was able to complete it lap.
I went home a couple days later,sip,sip,sip,walk,walk,walk,eat,eat,eat. I was making head way. I was even able to get out of the house and walk up to 1.5 miles. I had my Sig OT with me, was scared to try it solo.
On the 15th day/eve at dinner time, I was having issues eating, kept getting the foamies. Approx an hr or so later, I was bad off and told Sig OT it was time to head to the ER. It was labor day weekend. Not a good time to get sick!! Hospitals are very full. Sat in the waiting room of the ER for 5.5 hrs, as I was curled up in a ball, whining,rocking and puking. You know your body, if something just doesn't seem right- go to the ER or whatever is available, seek help- don't try and self diagnose!
After a couple hrs in the bed of the ER and having to drink some horrid contrast stuff and have a CT scan, I was admitted into the Hospital for what turned out to be a 5 day stay. MY surgeon was not called even tho I made several requests that he be called, When he came in after the weekend he told me he was sorry but not to worry I would be taken care of, after his other 8 surgeries ahead of me.
I had a bowel obstruction, My intestine had folded in one spot, twisted in a another spot and herniated into its self. He told me I was pretty sick and lucky. He took very good care of me,just like he said he would.
To this day I have had no other issues, I feel great, have made it past the Doctors goal and working on my personal goals. I have made sure to follow the program and get in plenty of exercise. I am my own worst critic on what I at,do, etc... It has gotten me to where I need to be. I have strayed from the path a couple of times. To me it has been within reason, we are NOT perfect.
I tell you all this (sorry if it is long) so that you know the good and the bad, not to scare you. Life happens and we deal with it as things come along. It is a hard road that takes a lot of planning and being dedicated to your new ways. It is so WORTH it in the end!!
Would I do it again, the answer is Yes.
Wishing you the very best of everything and know if you need a sounding board,friend to chat with etc... I am usually around these boards, give me a shout.
Kelly/tink
As you know only some people get to live story book lives. I am not one of them, even tho I had my mind set that I would be a text book case/surgery. Nice reality check.
Here is the good/bad and the ugly. My surgery went well. The doctor said I gave him a run for his money.LOL He was having trouble getting everything reconnected and I almost ended up having Open RNY. Last ditch effort he was able to complete it lap.
I went home a couple days later,sip,sip,sip,walk,walk,walk,eat,eat,eat. I was making head way. I was even able to get out of the house and walk up to 1.5 miles. I had my Sig OT with me, was scared to try it solo.
On the 15th day/eve at dinner time, I was having issues eating, kept getting the foamies. Approx an hr or so later, I was bad off and told Sig OT it was time to head to the ER. It was labor day weekend. Not a good time to get sick!! Hospitals are very full. Sat in the waiting room of the ER for 5.5 hrs, as I was curled up in a ball, whining,rocking and puking. You know your body, if something just doesn't seem right- go to the ER or whatever is available, seek help- don't try and self diagnose!
After a couple hrs in the bed of the ER and having to drink some horrid contrast stuff and have a CT scan, I was admitted into the Hospital for what turned out to be a 5 day stay. MY surgeon was not called even tho I made several requests that he be called, When he came in after the weekend he told me he was sorry but not to worry I would be taken care of, after his other 8 surgeries ahead of me.
I had a bowel obstruction, My intestine had folded in one spot, twisted in a another spot and herniated into its self. He told me I was pretty sick and lucky. He took very good care of me,just like he said he would.
To this day I have had no other issues, I feel great, have made it past the Doctors goal and working on my personal goals. I have made sure to follow the program and get in plenty of exercise. I am my own worst critic on what I at,do, etc... It has gotten me to where I need to be. I have strayed from the path a couple of times. To me it has been within reason, we are NOT perfect.
I tell you all this (sorry if it is long) so that you know the good and the bad, not to scare you. Life happens and we deal with it as things come along. It is a hard road that takes a lot of planning and being dedicated to your new ways. It is so WORTH it in the end!!
Would I do it again, the answer is Yes.
Wishing you the very best of everything and know if you need a sounding board,friend to chat with etc... I am usually around these boards, give me a shout.
Kelly/tink
Maintaining! Start weight 257,Current weight 122,Loss of 135# and 114 inches,Size 22-24W now size 4 to 0 (zero),Healthy life=Priceless
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Hi Nicole,
You are so normal, being scared #*$()less right now is an extremely common feeling. I did not have Dr. Bruderer as a surgeon, but I moved here a few months ago 2 years (and a complicated case) later, and he was willing to take me as a patient for all my follow up care. I met with him, his nurse, and his PA, and he was great. He has a very comprehensive follow up plan for post ops, and is very willing to help you out with questions or concerns as they come up. Also, Bismarck Drs. in the MedcenterOne program are all very knowledgeable about follow up care, so that was great to know. Best of luck on your upcoming surgery, it is SO worth it in the long run. I would do it again in a heartbeat even knowing the complications I would have. See you on the losers bench soon.
You are so normal, being scared #*$()less right now is an extremely common feeling. I did not have Dr. Bruderer as a surgeon, but I moved here a few months ago 2 years (and a complicated case) later, and he was willing to take me as a patient for all my follow up care. I met with him, his nurse, and his PA, and he was great. He has a very comprehensive follow up plan for post ops, and is very willing to help you out with questions or concerns as they come up. Also, Bismarck Drs. in the MedcenterOne program are all very knowledgeable about follow up care, so that was great to know. Best of luck on your upcoming surgery, it is SO worth it in the long run. I would do it again in a heartbeat even knowing the complications I would have. See you on the losers bench soon.
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