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OKSleever

Gastric Sleeve Patients
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    OKSleever got a reaction from No game in Sleevers by profession.   
    I feel a little guilty, I think doctors are partially to blame. I know I was always advised if the nurses were giving you a hard time or paging you all night, the solution was bringing a box of donuts or cupcakes to the nurses' station!
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    OKSleever got a reaction from No game in Sleevers by profession.   
    I feel a little guilty, I think doctors are partially to blame. I know I was always advised if the nurses were giving you a hard time or paging you all night, the solution was bringing a box of donuts or cupcakes to the nurses' station!
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    OKSleever got a reaction from No game in Sleevers by profession.   
    I feel a little guilty, I think doctors are partially to blame. I know I was always advised if the nurses were giving you a hard time or paging you all night, the solution was bringing a box of donuts or cupcakes to the nurses' station!
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    OKSleever got a reaction from Mrs_Ashley in What foods do you no longer like?   
    Hamburger meat. I used to love a good hamburger, but now even at 4+ months out even a bite or two of a hamburger or anything made with ground hamburger makes me queasy. It's not the loss that I thought it would be though... When you don't like it, it's easy to just not have it!
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    OKSleever got a reaction from TwinsMama in No Want   
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    OKSleever reacted to clk in I need Advice!   
    Really? If she's never once even tried to adhere to a strict diet, NOT ONCE, should her first try REALLY be the time that messing up can cause complications or leaks?!
    Do you even have teenagers? Do you have any idea how hard it is to get them to listen? The best way to teach a child is to SHOW a child. Do I think diets are the way to long term successful weight loss? No way. But I do think that learning rules and following them is critical for long term maintenance, even with a sleeve.
    And I'm against voluntarily slicing a major organ out of a child - one who isn't even fully developed yet - because she wants to be pretty and popular and fit in. Do you even realize how that encourages her (as I said before) to place the number one importance on shallow and fading traits like physical beauty and size? As a woman, as a mother (and yes, as the mother of an obese little girl myself) I want my daughters to REBEL against society's idea that we can only love ourselves if we look like everyone else. What's next? If she isn't naturally beautiful with a perfect nose do we sign her up for rhinoplasty? So yeah, I view a diet (though not necessarily following along with mom's) as the first step here.
    Hell, even insurance will not pay for the surgery on most people without a trip to the nutritionist, psychologist and a proven history of attempting to lose the weight. There is a small percentage of people that do manage to lose weight and keep it off through diet and exercise. Why should the first attempt be a major, life-changing and absolutely irreversible surgery? One, I might add, with a very small complication rate but when complications occur they are SERIOUS and LIFE-THREATENING.
    My opinion? OP had her mind made up before posting. At the very least, we've offered other points of view and given her things to think on and watch for. I can tell you, as an experienced parent myself, that there is no way to make your children happy all the time. You cannot fix everything for them. By doing so you rob them of the chance to develop themselves. Do I wish I could just swoop in and fix my stepkids? Amen to that. But I cannot. I think that you're going to fix an immediate issue your daughter has: her insecurity about her weight and her size.
    You will not be "curing" or "fixing" anything else, and I am afraid you will see the repercussions of this choice down the line. I stand by my earlier post - I really feel that the biggest thing you can do for her is teach her by example, to work on herself and her body second. We have dozens and dozens of skinny women hating themselves on these boards, many of them not able to find happy relationships and many of them still having all the same issues they had prior to their surgery when it comes to dealing with other people and loving themselves. Why? Surgery does one thing: it makes losing weight easier. There's a lot more to being a good person, to being a happy person, than your size.
    Good luck, OP. I hope that you at least take the many, many warnings here to heart and keep an eye out. I have a very troubled teenager with serious emotional and body image problems. I have done everything over the years to help her and make the path easier for her, and it took six years to finally see that all we were doing was robbing her of the chance to learn how to cope. Because all that work, and money, and effort didn't save her or make her better or make her love herself, and her four parents sweeping in to clean up the path and make it easy for her didn't make her happy like she thought it would.
    Counseling is still the number one thing I recommend - and I recommend it for the long haul, not just temporarily. Give her the tools to make the sleeve work and deal with the emotional aspects, at least, if you're determined to do this now.
    ~Cheri
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    OKSleever reacted to mjrevel in Before and after 11 months !   
    Down 86lbs!



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    OKSleever reacted to namada in My mind is going to "what if he did the bypass instead?"..   
    If you're really concerned you can request a copy of your operative report from the hospital. That will clearly outline what was done.
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    OKSleever reacted to Sydney Susan in My poor experience with A Lighter Me   
    Perhaps this is one of those Aussie-American things - where we think that because we speak the same language we should understand each other, but we just don't - but I don't get why any poster would go raving on about their doctor unless they were being paid to do so. It sounds - to my ears at least - disingenuous.
    Surely a simple "sorry to hear of your bad experience, mine was good" is enough to balance the record, if you feel that's necessary.
    I had a very good experience with my doctor, but not in a month of Sundays would I describe him as "awesome"... and he'd probably be completely creeped out if i did.
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    OKSleever reacted to ashelaine in Anyone have "foot drop" from losing weight rapidly?   
    It could also be B12 deficiency. That causes foot drop as well.
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    OKSleever reacted to SuNMooNStaRS816 in ***WARNING*** PLEASE READ   
    The Water didn't give you the low potassium, the antihypertensives did. You shouldn't warn ppl against drinking water!!! Some may not know the process and misunderstand what your saying.
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    OKSleever reacted to swizzly in Full fat, low-fat, or fat-free?   
    I do full-fat EVERYTHING. Always. More whole foods whenever possible!
    Edit: I eat low-carb in that I don't eat wheat or any other grains, and I limit sugars.
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    OKSleever reacted to marfar7 in Wine   
    White wine is on my drs clear liquid list...
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    OKSleever reacted to DonRodolfo in Not doing the liquid diet   
    So many people here have successfully done their one or two week preop diet. without skirting it like you have. If you're looking for someone to tell you what you did is okay, i'm not that guy. Good lucking finding someone who is.
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    OKSleever got a reaction from ProudGrammy in Average loss with the sleeve is 60% of excess weight?!?!   
    According to whom, and how far out? My surgeon says his average is 80-90% of excess weight lost initially with a small rebound weight gain typical, but not up to 60%.
    Also, it's said on this board over and over again, but you decide where you fit on that. If you think the surgery is a magic bullet and you don't have to change anything except the amount you eat, you probably won't hit 100%. If you stick to plan 95% of the time and exercise regularly, you'll get a lot closer.
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    OKSleever got a reaction from ProudGrammy in Average loss with the sleeve is 60% of excess weight?!?!   
    According to whom, and how far out? My surgeon says his average is 80-90% of excess weight lost initially with a small rebound weight gain typical, but not up to 60%.
    Also, it's said on this board over and over again, but you decide where you fit on that. If you think the surgery is a magic bullet and you don't have to change anything except the amount you eat, you probably won't hit 100%. If you stick to plan 95% of the time and exercise regularly, you'll get a lot closer.
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    OKSleever got a reaction from ProudGrammy in Average loss with the sleeve is 60% of excess weight?!?!   
    According to whom, and how far out? My surgeon says his average is 80-90% of excess weight lost initially with a small rebound weight gain typical, but not up to 60%.
    Also, it's said on this board over and over again, but you decide where you fit on that. If you think the surgery is a magic bullet and you don't have to change anything except the amount you eat, you probably won't hit 100%. If you stick to plan 95% of the time and exercise regularly, you'll get a lot closer.
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    OKSleever got a reaction from ProudGrammy in Average loss with the sleeve is 60% of excess weight?!?!   
    According to whom, and how far out? My surgeon says his average is 80-90% of excess weight lost initially with a small rebound weight gain typical, but not up to 60%.
    Also, it's said on this board over and over again, but you decide where you fit on that. If you think the surgery is a magic bullet and you don't have to change anything except the amount you eat, you probably won't hit 100%. If you stick to plan 95% of the time and exercise regularly, you'll get a lot closer.
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    OKSleever got a reaction from ProudGrammy in Average loss with the sleeve is 60% of excess weight?!?!   
    According to whom, and how far out? My surgeon says his average is 80-90% of excess weight lost initially with a small rebound weight gain typical, but not up to 60%.
    Also, it's said on this board over and over again, but you decide where you fit on that. If you think the surgery is a magic bullet and you don't have to change anything except the amount you eat, you probably won't hit 100%. If you stick to plan 95% of the time and exercise regularly, you'll get a lot closer.
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    OKSleever reacted to amytug in Beware! woman traveling to TJ   
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    OKSleever reacted to BKLYNgal87 in Dr Luna   
    I have been reading these related threads the last few days but felt since I wasn't involved in any way I should refrain from commenting. But since I work in a hospital I have seen instances where doctors had inappropriate relationships with patients. Doesn't always mean sex, flirtation is more common but is NOT appropriate behavior for a physician. It isn't usually reported at the time because the patients involved seemed either ashamed right after the fact and wanted to forget it, or they were enthralled with their doctor and the doctor strung them along for a time hoping to avoid disciplinary action. Regardless of consent, doctors are always in a position of power over patients. That is why any hospital or clinic worth their salt takes disciplinary action against doctors who abuse the doctor-patient relationship. Mine certainly does, and they do investigate the incidents carefully.
    As for the rampant **** shaming that has gone on in these threads - I am appalled and disgusted. You ladies should be ashamed of yourselves. Another member corroborated her story and other patients alleged similar behavior from this doctor. Even if you don't believe her story or you took her retraction as truth, you stooped to the gutter level by outing her and harassing her. This man wasn't fired and I'm betting based on Dr. Garcia's Facebook message that he will be exonerated, rightly or wrongly. So congratulations to those who have a misguided mission of protecting this doctor's unethical behavior.
    You may think this story is clear-cut and that this is an obvious instance of a woman scorned, but consider this: I was raped in college and beaten in the course of the attack. I did everything I was supposed to -went to the hospital, had painful and invasive tests, filed a police report, had my day in court. From the day my rapist was arrested I was harassed and **** shamed by his girlfriend, his friends, and the university itself. I was threatened with bodily harm and death. I was called a crazy **** who had buyers remorse. My rapist's defense attorney convinced the jury of this too and he was acquitted. I am not saying my story is similar to the story at hand, but what is similar and deeply troubling is the way women gang up on each other rather than support each other. I grow so tired of it.
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    OKSleever got a reaction from KatInFL in Beware! woman traveling to TJ   
    From a comment on his page asking if it was true that Dr. Luna will no longer be part of his team: "Hello Jennifer, it is true. Dr. Luna has been suspended from my team due to the terrible situation that we have been having. Even though the patient that made this terrible scandal has retracted from what she posted the harm has been done to Dr. Luna and to ALL my team. I decided to have Dr. Luna on suspension although he is still to be calling patients and answering any questions or problems from previous patients. He will be working only answering questions over the phone. As far as visiting the patients to the hotel we have Dra. Velasco who will be going always with a Chaperon as it has been done that way ALWAYS!! From now on only female doctors will visit my patients at the hotel. My number one priority is my patients, that's why I made the decision to have my patients feel secure. I hope my patients understand that I've always made sure that I have the best to offer for their safety and for my teams reputation , that's why we are deeply concerned and sad for what has happened. My intention has always been to help people, and that is what I'll keep doing. Thank you for your concern and as you know, I'm always here to answer any questions. Dr. Fernando Garcia Govea."

    He makes it clear that Dr. Luna is just suspended, not terminated. This is likely what would have happened in the US, probably with an additional reprimand on the physician's license that shows up whenever someone searches him on the medical board website. However, what I don't like is that there is significant patient blame here ("the patient that made this terrible scandal"). Either Dr. Luna IS to blame (he acted unethically) in which case the suspension is appropriate or he isn't (it's the patient's fault for lying) in which case why would he be suspended? So I think there's still some shadiness going on
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    OKSleever got a reaction from KatInFL in Beware! woman traveling to TJ   
    From a comment on his page asking if it was true that Dr. Luna will no longer be part of his team: "Hello Jennifer, it is true. Dr. Luna has been suspended from my team due to the terrible situation that we have been having. Even though the patient that made this terrible scandal has retracted from what she posted the harm has been done to Dr. Luna and to ALL my team. I decided to have Dr. Luna on suspension although he is still to be calling patients and answering any questions or problems from previous patients. He will be working only answering questions over the phone. As far as visiting the patients to the hotel we have Dra. Velasco who will be going always with a Chaperon as it has been done that way ALWAYS!! From now on only female doctors will visit my patients at the hotel. My number one priority is my patients, that's why I made the decision to have my patients feel secure. I hope my patients understand that I've always made sure that I have the best to offer for their safety and for my teams reputation , that's why we are deeply concerned and sad for what has happened. My intention has always been to help people, and that is what I'll keep doing. Thank you for your concern and as you know, I'm always here to answer any questions. Dr. Fernando Garcia Govea."

    He makes it clear that Dr. Luna is just suspended, not terminated. This is likely what would have happened in the US, probably with an additional reprimand on the physician's license that shows up whenever someone searches him on the medical board website. However, what I don't like is that there is significant patient blame here ("the patient that made this terrible scandal"). Either Dr. Luna IS to blame (he acted unethically) in which case the suspension is appropriate or he isn't (it's the patient's fault for lying) in which case why would he be suspended? So I think there's still some shadiness going on
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    OKSleever got a reaction from KatInFL in Beware! woman traveling to TJ   
    From a comment on his page asking if it was true that Dr. Luna will no longer be part of his team: "Hello Jennifer, it is true. Dr. Luna has been suspended from my team due to the terrible situation that we have been having. Even though the patient that made this terrible scandal has retracted from what she posted the harm has been done to Dr. Luna and to ALL my team. I decided to have Dr. Luna on suspension although he is still to be calling patients and answering any questions or problems from previous patients. He will be working only answering questions over the phone. As far as visiting the patients to the hotel we have Dra. Velasco who will be going always with a Chaperon as it has been done that way ALWAYS!! From now on only female doctors will visit my patients at the hotel. My number one priority is my patients, that's why I made the decision to have my patients feel secure. I hope my patients understand that I've always made sure that I have the best to offer for their safety and for my teams reputation , that's why we are deeply concerned and sad for what has happened. My intention has always been to help people, and that is what I'll keep doing. Thank you for your concern and as you know, I'm always here to answer any questions. Dr. Fernando Garcia Govea."

    He makes it clear that Dr. Luna is just suspended, not terminated. This is likely what would have happened in the US, probably with an additional reprimand on the physician's license that shows up whenever someone searches him on the medical board website. However, what I don't like is that there is significant patient blame here ("the patient that made this terrible scandal"). Either Dr. Luna IS to blame (he acted unethically) in which case the suspension is appropriate or he isn't (it's the patient's fault for lying) in which case why would he be suspended? So I think there's still some shadiness going on

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