Finding Myself

I wanted to let those who haven't heard yet - Dr. Kelly does have the new coordinator, Omar. I spoke with him at length today and he was SO nice!!! Trying to get caught up after the email fiasco and get things organized for Dr. K. Very knowledgable and helpful! I texted him several times, and we are emailing and we talked on the phone. So don't give up on Dr. Kelly! I am sure we will all be very happy with our decisions!!! Oh and Dr. Kelly has a brand new facebook page that Omar will eventually develop as well - but the more of us who support them and post on their page the better!!!! http://www.facebook.com/drramoskelly

I haven't even had sx yet and I'm driving my hubby up the wall talking about it. LOL

Cissy I totally did not think of it that way! Very good point.

Your blog is great! Thank you for the great information!

I am so happy to be reading your comments!! What a well written blog! Thank you!

I just tried one called carnivor liquid protein and I like it better than whey. Got it at GNC.

Mrsteacher how are you doing????

How was your experience with Dr Kelly himself? His new assistant? Give us the skinny!

That is awesome! I am not officially scheduled yet but working out details and would love to talk to him. Would you mind asking him if you can give me his number?

I know I read a thread about it on here somewhere but I can't find it. I believe it is more common in bypass patients. But I'd sure like for anybody who has any info to comment....

Does anyone know why? Does Omar speak English better than Ana?

I seriously feel stress that I won't be able to gorge myself on my favorite foods any more!!! It's definitely a mental thing.

That is awesome!!

Can someone comment on this?? Is it temporary?

I did find out after we talked today that their email has been hacked, and that they would be contacting patients soon. I'm still planning to go to him but am also waiting to hear from a few others who are scheduled with him soon.

I just ordered their sample pack and tried the cherry so far, it was really good!

Who is Omar??

Is Ana no longer his assistant?

Ive had the same problem and I'm not happy. I sent emails to both he and Ana earlier this week and have heard nothing.

Cissie you're a Dr Kelly patient aren't you? I'm getting them all jumbled up! Maybe we can schedule the same day??

It is common and was almost a deal breaker for me at first! But it will grow back. It just takes time. I'm increasing my protein and supplements a few months before surgery to try to help with it, but since I have very thin hair too, I know I'll lose it.

I am in the same exact boat. My PCP started telling me about her patients who have DIED from the lap band (which I don't want anyway) and how her bypass patients are anemic, lose all their hair, etc. then she said the VSG is the "latest thing". THEN she told me to watch biggest loser and see how much work it takes! I was very disappointed. Then I spoke with Dr Alvarez today and he basically said he is amazed at the results with this and that people of our size do really well with it. (I am a BMI of 34). He also said that while we are not morbidly obese, it WILL catch up to us eventually. I highly rec you read his book. It is chock full of really good info. I think the US is really behind on this as a preventive method.

GOOD LUCK!!

I just had the BEST face time conversation with Dr. Alvarez! What an incredibly nice man! If it wasn't for the fact that I'd have to fly there and then be unable to go back for follow up, I'd totally use him... and how many U.S. surgeons would take time out of their day to facetime a NON-patient??? I am so impressed. That said, one thing he suggested we all look for in our surgeons, is follow up care and accessibility. He said to make sure you have access to your doctor post-op and that you are sent home with instructions and support. Seems like common sense, but I have seen a few people here comment that they were unable to reach their surgeon or coordinator after surgery. So my question is for both Aceves and Kelly patients... how do you feel about your post op support and communication?

Oh just found it.... Garcia! I don't think we will see each other though... but we are looking at the 14th.