Guest guest Posted May 17, 2001 Report Share Posted May 17, 2001 Lynette, I am a pre-op patient of Dr. Ren's, due for surgery on 6/26. She was recommended to me by my Internist of 28 years. I trust him with my life, and by extension, I am willing to trust her with it as well. At my consult with her, I was impressed by her examinationation of me and her clear, concise description of both the RNY and BPD/DS procedures. She does both procedures but we both decided that the lap DS procedure would be best for my needs and life style. She trained with and presented at least one paper (I believe)with Dr. Gagner of Mt. Sinai; he is considered one of the foremost practitioners of lap DS. Dr. Ren is the head of NYU's new Thin for Life program. You will probably hear many good things from her post-op patients; you may hear the opposite as well. All I can say is, if you're interested, meet with her and make up your own mind. There is a support website organized by her post-ops under the aegis of:NYUMC-thinforlife . Also, they have started a support group, see below: PLEASE COME TO DR. REN'S SUPPORT GROUP. IT WILL BE HELD ON THE THIRD THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH FROM 6:00 TO 8:00 P.M. THE FIRST HOUR IS FOR POST-OPS AND THE SECOND HOUR IS FOR PRE-OPS AND INFO SEEKERS. EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO ATTEND AND STAY FOR THE ENTIRE MEETING. NEXT SUPPORT GROUP MEETING WILL BE HELD ON THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2001 FROM 6:00 P.M. TO 8:00 P.M. NYU RUSK INSTITUTE OF REHAB MEDICINE 400 EAST 34TH STREET IN ROOM R111 CALL AND SPEAK WITH LES GALLO-SILVER, CSW FOR MORE INFO. DR. REN, BARRIE (NUTRITIONIST) AND GIO (NURSE PRACTIONER) WILL BE IN ATTENDANCE. Hope this has been some help, Marcia > Re: Angel > > > Thanks for your kind responses! My mom was horrified along with > me, but she > wasn't for the surgery at all before I brought her to the meeting. She was > willing to keep an open mind afterwards though; also she realised that the > people in the support group don't necessarily reflect the quality of the > procedure. I'm from New York City. NYU where Dr Ren is has a support group > also, so that's a possibility. I haven't heard too much about Dr > Ren though. > Anyone know anything first- or second-hand about the program at NYU? > Re: Angel > > > > Dear Lynette, > > I'm so sorry you had a bad experience. It really > > suprises me! My experience has been so totally > > opposite from yours! I'm not familiar with the NY > > group but I'm sure there is some one on this list that > > can guide you (anyone who can help out there?) I hope > > this was just a bad night for the group and not the > > norm. If you are feeling too uncomfortable about going > > back, maybe you can find another group. Where exactly > > are you from? Post us and someone on this list is > > bound to be able to tell you who to talk to. > > Investigate your options, then, when you've found a > > group and Dr. you're comfortable with, take your mom > > back and let her meet them. Or you could even let her > > read some of your favorite posts that explain the > > procedure or give advice on pre and post op issues. In > > short order she will be able to see that you will have > > quite a large support group! My mom is so impressed > > with the way people on this list pull for each other. > > She's never seen anything like it! With all the info > > that is out there her mind is much more at ease with > > the idea of this surgery. Good luck on your search. > > Stay here with us and I know you'll find what you > > seek. All the good souls on this list won't let you > > down. Your supportive friend, Angel > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 17, 2001 Report Share Posted May 17, 2001 Thanks so much. Your support means the world to me. Re: Re: Angel Hi Angel, I have to agree with Sherry on this one. I, also, have had NO luck with support groups other than these on line groups. In fact, the last one I went to, there were two men who absolutely would not SHUT UP!! They droned on and on about themselves and THEIR experiences. All I can say is that they were interesting for, oh, about the FIRST TWO MINUTES!! While we can't actually "see" each other here, this is by FAR the BEST support group I have ever been lucky enough to know of. For that matter, even if I weren't having WLS, I think I'd STILL be a member here, for the support is SO unconditional. I CAN understand how you would be upset that that is what your mother had to witness, though. Hopefully, she's already sold on you having the surgery, and that "group" you visited won't alter her opinion. Regardless, you have us. We have each other. There are times when I sit here and think Oh, I wish I could SEE you all, or at least be in the same room with you all. You wanna hear something kind of funny? When I picture ALL of you in my mind, you are all THIN people!! It's like I'm the only overweight one for some reason. Whacko, isn't it? At any rate, feel free to talk to us any time, about anything. Hugs, Pam Pre-op in MD Dr. Vanguri Surgery date July 9, 2001 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 17, 2001 Report Share Posted May 17, 2001 Thanks so much. Your support means the world to me. Re: Re: Angel Hi Angel, I have to agree with Sherry on this one. I, also, have had NO luck with support groups other than these on line groups. In fact, the last one I went to, there were two men who absolutely would not SHUT UP!! They droned on and on about themselves and THEIR experiences. All I can say is that they were interesting for, oh, about the FIRST TWO MINUTES!! While we can't actually "see" each other here, this is by FAR the BEST support group I have ever been lucky enough to know of. For that matter, even if I weren't having WLS, I think I'd STILL be a member here, for the support is SO unconditional. I CAN understand how you would be upset that that is what your mother had to witness, though. Hopefully, she's already sold on you having the surgery, and that "group" you visited won't alter her opinion. Regardless, you have us. We have each other. There are times when I sit here and think Oh, I wish I could SEE you all, or at least be in the same room with you all. You wanna hear something kind of funny? When I picture ALL of you in my mind, you are all THIN people!! It's like I'm the only overweight one for some reason. Whacko, isn't it? At any rate, feel free to talk to us any time, about anything. Hugs, Pam Pre-op in MD Dr. Vanguri Surgery date July 9, 2001 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 17, 2001 Report Share Posted May 17, 2001 Thanks so much. Your support means the world to me. Re: Re: Angel Hi Angel, I have to agree with Sherry on this one. I, also, have had NO luck with support groups other than these on line groups. In fact, the last one I went to, there were two men who absolutely would not SHUT UP!! They droned on and on about themselves and THEIR experiences. All I can say is that they were interesting for, oh, about the FIRST TWO MINUTES!! While we can't actually "see" each other here, this is by FAR the BEST support group I have ever been lucky enough to know of. For that matter, even if I weren't having WLS, I think I'd STILL be a member here, for the support is SO unconditional. I CAN understand how you would be upset that that is what your mother had to witness, though. Hopefully, she's already sold on you having the surgery, and that "group" you visited won't alter her opinion. Regardless, you have us. We have each other. There are times when I sit here and think Oh, I wish I could SEE you all, or at least be in the same room with you all. You wanna hear something kind of funny? When I picture ALL of you in my mind, you are all THIN people!! It's like I'm the only overweight one for some reason. Whacko, isn't it? At any rate, feel free to talk to us any time, about anything. Hugs, Pam Pre-op in MD Dr. Vanguri Surgery date July 9, 2001 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 30, 2002 Report Share Posted April 30, 2002 Dear Angel, It was good to read your post. How are you feeling? I am glad you are feeling good enough to post. Cecilia Cecilia soce@... Mesa, Arizona Arizona Chapter Representative Pancreatitis Association International http://pancassociation.org/storieshome.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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