Guest guest Posted January 3, 2001 Report Share Posted January 3, 2001 Welcome Liz! I think you're going to love it! You can read my story at http://www.myWLS.com ... Will look forward to hearing your postop story! Take care for now.. heidi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2001 Report Share Posted January 4, 2001 Welcome to the list, Liz. I was switched by Dr. Keshishian on 9/25/00 and have only good things to say about him, his staff, the hospital and the whole experience. Will you be at Dr. K's support group this coming week? If so, I'll look for you. Stick around and ask all the questions you can. You can also email me privately with any specific questions you might have, at suzmw@... Suzanne W., switched 9/25/00 Dr. Keshishian, Delano, CA started 311 lbs, bmi 49 as of 12/25, 256 lbs, bmi 40 5' 7 " , 46 years young > Hi, I'm new to the egroup, I was looking for different info and > feedback and found this site. Two weeks ago I only heard if this DS > surgery. Now, with the suggestion of my phyician and cardiologist I'm > on my way to have this surgery. I'v researched for information and > visited websites, read testimonials, asked qustions, and visited Dr. > K, had a teaching class, and today was given a surgery date, > 2/1/01. All since Dec. 15th. So I'm asking for any positive > feedback on the your experiences. Scared ,,,,,but know that this a > positive move for a betterout look on life. I'm looking foward to > feeling better in the long run. Any incouragement would be greatly > appreciated. Thank you, Liz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2001 Report Share Posted January 4, 2001 Hi Suz, thank you for responding. Yes, I am planning to attend the 1/9 meeting. Hope to meet you there. Right now I'm looking into what types of protein drinks I supposed to have. I'm such a finicky eater, wouldn't it to look at me. But that's why I'm here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2001 Report Share Posted January 4, 2001 Hi, I am new here, have been lurking for a few weeks. I have a friend who had DS by Dr. A. at USC. After researching extensively, I have decided I definitely want to have this done. That said, the soonest I can get in with Dr. A. is May...and I called over a month ago. I really don't want to wait so long. I am in Lancaster, California. USC would be about 70 miles, and Delano about 120 (I think). I've never been to Delano, never even heard of it before. I keep hearing such good things about Dr. K in Delano here, it makes me consider trying to see him. I guess my questions are: About Dr. Anthone at USC and Dr. K in Delano, are they really good? Has anyone had or heard of any bad experiences? How much preop and postop time would I be spending....I need to know how often I will be driving back and forth, that will make a difference in my decision. And...how long is the wait for an appointment with Dr. K? The procedure itself I have researched and am totally excited about. Now it's just a matter of getting it done, getting it done well, and going on with life. Thanks for any info. Dawna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2001 Report Share Posted January 4, 2001 I will be having my first meeting with Dr. K tomorrow afternoon. So I can't give you very much info yet. However to answer one of your questions on how much time before you get in to see the Dr.....Well I first emailed them with a couple questions. The next day I received a phone call from Dee Tinkle (Who has been switch a year ago by Dr. K and now works for him) Dee spent alot of time on the phone with me answering many of my questions. I then faxed her a copy of my insurance card. A couple days later she called back to say I was approved for a consult, we made an appointment for 2 weeks later. I think that was an incredible quick response time. My advice is to give them a call or email and ask your questions directly to them. Link as follows http://www.gr-ds.com/ Good luck Jo > Hi, > > I am new here, have been lurking for a few weeks. I have a friend who had DS > by Dr. A. at USC. After researching extensively, I have decided I definitely > want to have this done. That said, the soonest I can get in with Dr. A. is > May...and I called over a month ago. I really don't want to wait so long. > > I am in Lancaster, California. USC would be about 70 miles, and Delano about > 120 (I think). I've never been to Delano, never even heard of it before. I > keep hearing such good things about Dr. K in Delano here, it makes me > consider trying to see him. > > I guess my questions are: About Dr. Anthone at USC and Dr. K in Delano, are > they really good? Has anyone had or heard of any bad experiences? > > How much preop and postop time would I be spending....I need to know how > often I will be driving back and forth, that will make a difference in my > decision. > > And...how long is the wait for an appointment with Dr. K? > > The procedure itself I have researched and am totally excited about. Now > it's just a matter of getting it done, getting it done well, and going on > with life. > > Thanks for any info. > > Dawna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2001 Report Share Posted January 4, 2001 I will be having my first meeting with Dr. K tomorrow afternoon. So I can't give you very much info yet. However to answer one of your questions on how much time before you get in to see the Dr.....Well I first emailed them with a couple questions. The next day I received a phone call from Dee Tinkle (Who has been switch a year ago by Dr. K and now works for him) Dee spent alot of time on the phone with me answering many of my questions. I then faxed her a copy of my insurance card. A couple days later she called back to say I was approved for a consult, we made an appointment for 2 weeks later. I think that was an incredible quick response time. My advice is to give them a call or email and ask your questions directly to them. Link as follows http://www.gr-ds.com/ Good luck Jo > Hi, > > I am new here, have been lurking for a few weeks. I have a friend who had DS > by Dr. A. at USC. After researching extensively, I have decided I definitely > want to have this done. That said, the soonest I can get in with Dr. A. is > May...and I called over a month ago. I really don't want to wait so long. > > I am in Lancaster, California. USC would be about 70 miles, and Delano about > 120 (I think). I've never been to Delano, never even heard of it before. I > keep hearing such good things about Dr. K in Delano here, it makes me > consider trying to see him. > > I guess my questions are: About Dr. Anthone at USC and Dr. K in Delano, are > they really good? Has anyone had or heard of any bad experiences? > > How much preop and postop time would I be spending....I need to know how > often I will be driving back and forth, that will make a difference in my > decision. > > And...how long is the wait for an appointment with Dr. K? > > The procedure itself I have researched and am totally excited about. Now > it's just a matter of getting it done, getting it done well, and going on > with life. > > Thanks for any info. > > Dawna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2001 Report Share Posted January 4, 2001 I will be having my first meeting with Dr. K tomorrow afternoon. So I can't give you very much info yet. However to answer one of your questions on how much time before you get in to see the Dr.....Well I first emailed them with a couple questions. The next day I received a phone call from Dee Tinkle (Who has been switch a year ago by Dr. K and now works for him) Dee spent alot of time on the phone with me answering many of my questions. I then faxed her a copy of my insurance card. A couple days later she called back to say I was approved for a consult, we made an appointment for 2 weeks later. I think that was an incredible quick response time. My advice is to give them a call or email and ask your questions directly to them. Link as follows http://www.gr-ds.com/ Good luck Jo > Hi, > > I am new here, have been lurking for a few weeks. I have a friend who had DS > by Dr. A. at USC. After researching extensively, I have decided I definitely > want to have this done. That said, the soonest I can get in with Dr. A. is > May...and I called over a month ago. I really don't want to wait so long. > > I am in Lancaster, California. USC would be about 70 miles, and Delano about > 120 (I think). I've never been to Delano, never even heard of it before. I > keep hearing such good things about Dr. K in Delano here, it makes me > consider trying to see him. > > I guess my questions are: About Dr. Anthone at USC and Dr. K in Delano, are > they really good? Has anyone had or heard of any bad experiences? > > How much preop and postop time would I be spending....I need to know how > often I will be driving back and forth, that will make a difference in my > decision. > > And...how long is the wait for an appointment with Dr. K? > > The procedure itself I have researched and am totally excited about. Now > it's just a matter of getting it done, getting it done well, and going on > with life. > > Thanks for any info. > > Dawna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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