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I've had a few complications, but overall, I'm much healthier and happier. Life is good, I'm a lot smaller than I used to be, and now that I'm retired, I spend each day taking the dog for a walk, playing ball, and quilting! I'm still very happy I had the surgery.
Success supposes endeavor. - Jane Austen
I live in West Salem and I'm almost 40 months out & 50 lbs down. I'm not thrilled with my weight loss, but some people lose slower than others. I measured this morning & have lost 36 inches off the normal places. I feel like I'm not really losing pounds, but my clothes are getting loser - go figure!!
I really like Dr. Patterson, she's quite direct and seems to be in a hurry most of the time. Just a 'get to the point' kind of person, but very nice. I asked her about how many VSG's she does a year, I asked her about what types of complications are most common & then I asked her rate of incidences. I was more than pleased with her responses. I think she has a very progressive meal plan when I read what others have to endure on this website. One thing I wish I would have asked her was about the nerve endings in the stomach -- I see a lot of posts on her about our poor stomachs going through so much and having nerve endings cut. I just don't recall having a conversation with her about that specific issue.
I wrote my questions down & went right down the line in our first appointment. She didn't mind at all! The bariatric unit at Good Sam was awesome. They were responsible & responsive. Very knowledgeable about Dr. Patterson and her process. I think she's has an exceptional surgical staff with her & she personally put together her anesthesiology team.
Do you go to the support group meetings? Which surgery are you having?
I have a post-op appt with Dr. Raum on 9/27 so lets check in later in the week; OK?
Suzanne
thanks for writing
helen
I had VSG with Dr. P on 5/30/12 and never have met with the dietician; only 2 phone calls that were not very helpful. Have you actually met with a dietician or with a physical therapist? I feel as though I've fallen through the cracks somehow. Do you go to the support meetings? I think I need to connect with those as I would appreciate meeting and discussing this process with others.
Thank you, Suzanne
I had surgery with Emma Patterson on 5/30/12 & I think she is definitely one of the top surgeons at this type of surgery. I cannot believe how my recovery progressed without any problems & to date the only problem I have is "myself". I hope your process is going well. I never got to meet with the dietician; I had a couple of phone calls only & those were not helpful at all. Since my surgery, I have not been to any of the support groups. Have you been going? I think it would be good for me to go to them, but I have no idea when they are. I have a F/U appt on 9/27/12, so will check it out. I would like to meet you at one in the near future!
I think you'll do great; no way there is a better surgeon in OR!
Suzanne
Eeks, see how often I check in!
I've been doing really well since my surgery. I'm down 91 pounds and feeling great! Having all kind of NSV's; this week it's being able to shop at Victoria Secret which is pretty exciting!
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Jim lost 215 pounds and found a love for running. With 58,038 Race finishers at an avg time of 01:17:35, Jim finished the 2012 Peachtree Road Race (10k) in 1:07:57, a goal he's worked towards since having Gastric Bypass. |
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An active OH member for 5 years and a frequent poster on the VSG forum! She's bringing her post-op experience as a Lap Band to VSG Revision. Courtney has lost 170 lbs and is training for her 1st half marathon in October. Her goal is to complete an Iron Man in 2014! |
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Fellow-ship trained advanced laparoscopic surgeon. A member of the American College of Surgeons and the ASMBS. 
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