Question:
Has anyone had surgery with a Dr Harbison in Philadelphia and not lost enough weight?

My Mother, myseld and a friend had surgery well over 3 yrs ago and we nevr got dowon to a reasonable weight and feel the post op diet & instructions were not as clear as tey should have been. We are seeking other who may have had the same result. Please contact [email protected].    — Deborah K. (posted on December 26, 2004)

December 26, 2004
I am just curious what do you consider a reasonable weight? How much have you lost. I have several friends that have not been given good post op instructions and diet instruction, but with the wealth of information on the Internet they were able to work through that problem. Unfortunately some surgeons do not have the level of post op care and support that they should.
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December 27, 2004
It is unfortunate when surgeons do not have good follow up and educational care for post-ops. I think part of the problem is that our doctors are surgeons and just that. They are used to operating and that is what they have been schooled in. They are not nutritionists, or psychologists. However, good bariatric surgeons have learned about aftercare, support groups, and good nutrition, and have hired staff that are proficient in these areas. I also have to ask the same as Gen C, what do you consider reasonable? Many, many post-ops never achieve their goal weights, so you have to ask if their original goal was reasonable? Also, after the first year to 18 mo, it does become work to continue to lose. Its still a calories game, so to continue to lose, take in less calories than what you burn thru exercise. The committment to continue to lose is very important. On a good note, while still work, its easier than when we were pre-ops. We are lighter and can get by on less food...
   — Cindy R.