Guest guest Posted June 20, 2001 Report Share Posted June 20, 2001 Welcome aboard ! Glad to have you here! Ask ANYTHING you want, we're all here for the same reasons! I had my surgery at Lawrence Memorial Hospital, Medford, MA with Dr. Sheldon Randall 8/9/99. Love him to death! I haven't heard of any " bad " places, just opinions with dif't Dr's and such, but again, it's just an opinion! Dawn Hi All ! Hello To All of You! I'm new here, so please forgive me if I ask questions that you have already answered or don't understand. Just want to be as informed as possible before a surgery date is set. First question is where have you had surgery done and any " bad " place to avoid? I'm planning on Dartmouth, even though I'm in Manchester. Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2001 Report Share Posted June 20, 2001 Welcome aboard ! Glad to have you here! Ask ANYTHING you want, we're all here for the same reasons! I had my surgery at Lawrence Memorial Hospital, Medford, MA with Dr. Sheldon Randall 8/9/99. Love him to death! I haven't heard of any " bad " places, just opinions with dif't Dr's and such, but again, it's just an opinion! Dawn Hi All ! Hello To All of You! I'm new here, so please forgive me if I ask questions that you have already answered or don't understand. Just want to be as informed as possible before a surgery date is set. First question is where have you had surgery done and any " bad " place to avoid? I'm planning on Dartmouth, even though I'm in Manchester. Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2001 Report Share Posted June 20, 2001 Welcome aboard ! Glad to have you here! Ask ANYTHING you want, we're all here for the same reasons! I had my surgery at Lawrence Memorial Hospital, Medford, MA with Dr. Sheldon Randall 8/9/99. Love him to death! I haven't heard of any " bad " places, just opinions with dif't Dr's and such, but again, it's just an opinion! Dawn Hi All ! Hello To All of You! I'm new here, so please forgive me if I ask questions that you have already answered or don't understand. Just want to be as informed as possible before a surgery date is set. First question is where have you had surgery done and any " bad " place to avoid? I'm planning on Dartmouth, even though I'm in Manchester. Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2001 Report Share Posted June 20, 2001 Hi : Nice to meet you....My name is Jane amd I a, a pre-op for this coming Monday 6/25/01...This is a great group of people, you will love it here....MJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2001 Report Share Posted June 20, 2001 Hi , I am Beverly and in NH also. I have been to my 3 visits at Dartmouth, but am having a lot of trouble losing my 15 lbs. Make sure you are documented at your highest weight, even if it is at your doctors office, that will count. Without losing the weight, you will not be able to have the surgery. Hopefully sometime in the future I will be able to lose my weight of 15 lbs, but I am stuck and discouraged at this time. Beverly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2001 Report Share Posted June 20, 2001 , I had surgery at Dartmouth and it is a very good place. They now have more than one surgeon doing the surgery so the wait is a little less than it was for me. The support system is great and if you have any questions don't be shy to ask. Lea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2001 Report Share Posted June 20, 2001 , I had surgery at Dartmouth and it is a very good place. They now have more than one surgeon doing the surgery so the wait is a little less than it was for me. The support system is great and if you have any questions don't be shy to ask. Lea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2001 Report Share Posted June 20, 2001 , I had surgery at Dartmouth and it is a very good place. They now have more than one surgeon doing the surgery so the wait is a little less than it was for me. The support system is great and if you have any questions don't be shy to ask. Lea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2001 Report Share Posted June 20, 2001 Thanks Lea! Scheduling is now about a month after meeting all the requirements. When was yours? Any difficulties, problems etc. that I would be interested in? Thans for the support!!! > , > > I had surgery at Dartmouth and it is a very good place. They now have > more than one surgeon doing the surgery so the wait is a little less > than it was for me. The support system is great and if you have any > questions don't be shy to ask. > > Lea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2001 Report Share Posted June 20, 2001 Thanks Lea! Scheduling is now about a month after meeting all the requirements. When was yours? Any difficulties, problems etc. that I would be interested in? Thans for the support!!! > , > > I had surgery at Dartmouth and it is a very good place. They now have > more than one surgeon doing the surgery so the wait is a little less > than it was for me. The support system is great and if you have any > questions don't be shy to ask. > > Lea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2001 Report Share Posted June 20, 2001 Thanks Lea! Scheduling is now about a month after meeting all the requirements. When was yours? Any difficulties, problems etc. that I would be interested in? Thans for the support!!! > , > > I had surgery at Dartmouth and it is a very good place. They now have > more than one surgeon doing the surgery so the wait is a little less > than it was for me. The support system is great and if you have any > questions don't be shy to ask. > > Lea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2001 Report Share Posted June 20, 2001 I was scheduled for surgery about 6 mths after completing the requirements. Then they pushed it up a couple of months because I wanted surgery in the summer to make it easier with my son. This way he could visit me and not worry about school. The only complication I has was a wound infection which can be common with any surgery. Lea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2001 Report Share Posted June 20, 2001 I was scheduled for surgery about 6 mths after completing the requirements. Then they pushed it up a couple of months because I wanted surgery in the summer to make it easier with my son. This way he could visit me and not worry about school. The only complication I has was a wound infection which can be common with any surgery. Lea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2001 Report Share Posted June 20, 2001 I was scheduled for surgery about 6 mths after completing the requirements. Then they pushed it up a couple of months because I wanted surgery in the summer to make it easier with my son. This way he could visit me and not worry about school. The only complication I has was a wound infection which can be common with any surgery. Lea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2001 Report Share Posted June 20, 2001 Beverly, Thanks for the info. I didn't realize that it would be 15 from my document highest. I thought it was just from the first support group weigh in that I did. So far down 6 lbs in 1 month. Have started walking even though my arthritis bothers me greatly afterwards. Wish I could help you somehow. Maybe we can be support for each other if you are open to that. I go to my last meeting in July and have an appointment with the Dietician the end of July. Hoping to be down by then. I'm moving my son to MI in July so I'll be getting lots of " extra " exercise! Thanks for letting me know your there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2001 Report Share Posted June 20, 2001 Hi Beverly, I was also told to lose weight (dif't surgeon), so I cut out ALL Coke (Cola that is), increased my water, exercised as much as a simple walk, STOPPED EATING FUNNY BONES (Addiction I might add), and watched my portion control. I lost 8 lbs in less than a month, he was happy! Good luck! Dawn Re: Hi All ! Hi , I am Beverly and in NH also. I have been to my 3 visits at Dartmouth, but am having a lot of trouble losing my 15 lbs. Make sure you are documented at your highest weight, even if it is at your doctors office, that will count. Without losing the weight, you will not be able to have the surgery. Hopefully sometime in the future I will be able to lose my weight of 15 lbs, but I am stuck and discouraged at this time. Beverly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2001 Report Share Posted June 20, 2001 Jane, Thank you and nice to meet you you too. Not sure how all this works but I hope to figure it out soon! How long after the pre-op untill your surgery? Where are you having yours done? Thanks for the info! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 21, 2001 Report Share Posted June 21, 2001 : I say Dr Reines at NWH in February , and on the day got my drugery date for August 21,....I asked to be put of the cancellation list and lo and behold they called on Tuesday and put me in for this coming Monday, June 25th...It depends on the doctor hoe long from initial consult to surgery date and of course Insurance as well...When I booked my appt with Surgeon in december, they said surgery was running about 7 weeks after initail consult, but that is no longer the case..it is now a much linger wait.....good luck in your search..Do you have an surgeon yet? let me know... Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 21, 2001 Report Share Posted June 21, 2001 : I say Dr Reines at NWH in February , and on the day got my drugery date for August 21,....I asked to be put of the cancellation list and lo and behold they called on Tuesday and put me in for this coming Monday, June 25th...It depends on the doctor hoe long from initial consult to surgery date and of course Insurance as well...When I booked my appt with Surgeon in december, they said surgery was running about 7 weeks after initail consult, but that is no longer the case..it is now a much linger wait.....good luck in your search..Do you have an surgeon yet? let me know... Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 21, 2001 Report Share Posted June 21, 2001 : I say Dr Reines at NWH in February , and on the day got my drugery date for August 21,....I asked to be put of the cancellation list and lo and behold they called on Tuesday and put me in for this coming Monday, June 25th...It depends on the doctor hoe long from initial consult to surgery date and of course Insurance as well...When I booked my appt with Surgeon in december, they said surgery was running about 7 weeks after initail consult, but that is no longer the case..it is now a much linger wait.....good luck in your search..Do you have an surgeon yet? let me know... Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 21, 2001 Report Share Posted June 21, 2001 In a message dated 06/21/2001 1:51:05 AM Eastern Daylight Time, ejespersen@... writes: > Where in Michigan? We are from Saginaw, MI, before moving here. Beverly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 21, 2001 Report Share Posted June 21, 2001 In a message dated 06/21/2001 1:51:05 AM Eastern Daylight Time, ejespersen@... writes: > Where in Michigan? We are from Saginaw, MI, before moving here. Beverly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 21, 2001 Report Share Posted June 21, 2001 In a message dated 06/21/2001 1:51:05 AM Eastern Daylight Time, ejespersen@... writes: > Where in Michigan? We are from Saginaw, MI, before moving here. Beverly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 21, 2001 Report Share Posted June 21, 2001 In a message dated 06/20/2001 10:19:06 PM Eastern Daylight Time, huggybuggy@... writes: > was also told to lose weight (dif't surgeon), so I cut out ALL Coke (Cola > that is), increased my water, exercised as much as a simple walk, STOPPED > EATING FUNNY BONES (Addiction I might add), and watched my portion control. > Dawn, I worked so hard trying to lose the weight and did really well, I lost 8 lbs. and after that they would no longer see me until I lose the entire 15 lbs. I am discouraged and am a little lost on what to do. I keep up with the group here, hopefully I can get back into the swing of it again soon. I have a long history of losing and gaining and getting put down for losing instead of joy and positive remarks, so I am just here and working on my mind again. Beverly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 21, 2001 Report Share Posted June 21, 2001 Beverly, Does this program offer a Nutritionist to help guide you along the way? I'd ask, most do, otherwise, perhaps try Weight Watchers or something to monitor the caloric intake? We ALL KNOW that we CAN lose weight on diets, so if you've done that in the past, it's sure to work again for the interim of having a " permanent fix " if you chose this! Dawn Re: Hi All ! In a message dated 06/20/2001 10:19:06 PM Eastern Daylight Time, huggybuggy@... writes: > was also told to lose weight (dif't surgeon), so I cut out ALL Coke (Cola > that is), increased my water, exercised as much as a simple walk, STOPPED > EATING FUNNY BONES (Addiction I might add), and watched my portion control. > Dawn, I worked so hard trying to lose the weight and did really well, I lost 8 lbs. and after that they would no longer see me until I lose the entire 15 lbs. I am discouraged and am a little lost on what to do. I keep up with the group here, hopefully I can get back into the swing of it again soon. I have a long history of losing and gaining and getting put down for losing instead of joy and positive remarks, so I am just here and working on my mind again. Beverly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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