Re: disgusted with results of this surgery

[Guest guest]

I've been assured that all patients receive the same size pouch and the

same amount of bypass. There are 2 surgeons performing each surgery so I

doubt you were singled out for a different procedure... UNLESS you have

some anatomical or medical problem that precluded them doing the usual

procedure on you.

As said, first evaluate whether you are following all the

guidelines to the letter.

Second, don't compare your results to the results of others. Some people

lose weight slowly, and the larger pre-ops seem to lose faster than

those who were lighter. Your weight was pretty low to start with (even

taking into consideration your height).

This is the rest of your life. You can get to goal weight, it just might

take you longer. The surgery is a crap shoot: If it takes 2 years for

you to get to goal, that's what you get. Most of us were burning to " Be

There " as soon as possible, only to discover that (1) Our bodies have

their own schedule, and (2) When you Get There, nothing has changed

diet-wise. You still have to follow the rules, or else you'll gain it

back. So today is exactly like any other post-op day, whether you're at

goal or not.

So take this time to learn new habits, go to therapy and discover the

reasons you wanted to eat, etc. I advise you to stop focusing on

Kaiser's wrongs. It won't help you. And malpractice is very difficult to

win if you actually were not harmed, which you weren't. You survived

just fine and the outcome of the surgery isn't hurting you, it's just

disappointing you. There are no damages to sue for, and a lot of court

costs.

Sorry if I sound harsh, I don't mean to. I just hope you can find some

positive ways to cope with this.

Martha

[Guest guest]

I know how you feel. I lost 29 pounds before surgery, am ten months

out on the 14th of this month and have only lost an additional 54

pounds. I don't blame Kaiser though. I know that I'm just a slow

loser. I could exercise more and I could eat less. I guess you'ld

say I blame myself and you'ld be correct. I plan on jump starting my

losing by going on a protein fast starting Saturday. I know I can

lose the rest of my weight (I have 38 pounds to go). Make sure you

look at yourself and make sure you're doing everything the way you're

suppose to be doing it before blaming Kaiser completely.

W.

Pacific Bariatrics/Dr.

10/14/03

starting weight: 281 (5'8 " )

at surgery weight: 252

current weight: 198

goal weight: 160

[Guest guest]

Hey, I'm not , but I do know there IS DEFINITELY supposed to be a

support group tonight at Point West at 7 PM tonight. I plan to be

there.

See ya, Sandi H.

> - do you know if there is a support group meeting tonight at

Pt. West at 7:00?

[Guest guest]

Great, thanks for responding! I’m

going to try to make it, too.

- Lesa -

Re: disgusted with results of this surgery

Hey, I'm not , but I do know there IS DEFINITELY

supposed to be a

support group tonight at Point West at 7 PM

tonight. I plan to be

there.

See ya, Sandi H.

> - do you know if there is a support

group meeting tonight at

Pt. West at 7:00?