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The before pictures are me at my highest weight of 241 in July of 2013. The current pictures are me at 151 in October 2014. What a difference 91 pounds make.

The before pictures are me at my highest weight of 241 in July of 2013. The current pictures are me at 151 in October 2014. What a difference 91 pounds make.

The before pictures are me at my highest weight of 241 in July of 2013. The current pictures are me at 151 in October 2014. What a difference 91 pounds make.

The before pictures are me at my highest weight of 241 in July of 2013. The current pictures are me at 151 in October 2014. What a difference 91 pounds make.

The before pictures are me at my highest weight of 241 in July of 2013. The current pictures are me at 151 in October 2014. What a difference 91 pounds make.

The before pictures are me at my highest weight of 241 in July of 2013. The current pictures are me at 151 in October 2014. What a difference 91 pounds make.

The before pictures are me at my highest weight of 241 in July of 2013. The current pictures are me at 151 in October 2014. What a difference 91 pounds make.

The before pictures are me at my highest weight of 241 in July of 2013. The current pictures are me at 151 in October 2014. What a difference 91 pounds make.

The before pictures are me at my highest weight of 241 in July of 2013. The current pictures are me at 151 in October 2014. What a difference 91 pounds make.

The before pictures are me at my highest weight of 241 in July of 2013. The current pictures are me at 151 in October 2014. What a difference 91 pounds make.

The before pictures are me at my highest weight of 241 in July of 2013. The current pictures are me at 151 in October 2014. What a difference 91 pounds make.

The before pictures are me at my highest weight of 241 in July of 2013. The current pictures are me at 151 in October 2014. What a difference 91 pounds make.

The before pictures are me at my highest weight of 241 in July of 2013. The current pictures are me at 151 in October 2014. What a difference 91 pounds make.

The before pictures are me at my highest weight of 241 in July of 2013. The current pictures are me at 151 in October 2014. What a difference 91 pounds make.

The before pictures are me at my highest weight of 241 in July of 2013. The current pictures are me at 151 in October 2014. What a difference 91 pounds make.

The before pictures are me at my highest weight of 241 in July of 2013. The current pictures are me at 151 in October 2014. What a difference 91 pounds make.

The before pictures are me at my highest weight of 241 in July of 2013. The current pictures are me at 151 in October 2014. What a difference 91 pounds make.

The before pictures are me at my highest weight of 241 in July of 2013. The current pictures are me at 151 in October 2014. What a difference 91 pounds make.

The before pictures are me at my highest weight of 241 in July of 2013. The current pictures are me at 151 in October 2014. What a difference 91 pounds make.

Ok, I spoke to my NUT and she said to go ahead and start puréed food today. She said I am right on track and doing everything correctly. Said to wait two more weeks before I can exercise more extensively than walking. I just purred 4.0 ounces of chicken breast and oh my goodness what a difference. After four spoon full I am full. Wow, I feel the restriction now, this is amazing:)

Congratulations on your set date.

Sunny,
I have decided to go with Dr. Ganta! His seminar was very informative, and my one-on-one consult was wonderful. I had a consult with Dr. Kim, too. While I know he's more than competent as a surgeon - he told me himself how skilled he is ;^) - I did not have the instant rapport that I did with Dr. Ganta. Dr. G seems so concerned and invested in my personal success, and I know that if I'm putting forth my best effort, he will help me tailor my follow-up so that I can get the most out of my sleeve. He was so patient and I never once felt rushed or intimidated by him. I look forward to working with him - July 1st can't get here fast enough!

I'm a patient of Dr. Gantas here in Austin. I was sleeved on 1/14/14 and I could not be happier. Dr. G is so supportive and knowledgable. He has been chief of surgery all over the world literally. I attend a weight loss group monthly here in Austin and I would say he is one of the most respected doctors for professionalism and bedside manner before and after surgery here in the bariatric community. I attribute a large part of my success to his struck rigiman. I could not be more great flu to him. I was lucky and did not endure a single problem post op, but a lot of my friends at the weight loss meetings who see him and did have problems post op say he is very good at aggressively treating any issues that would arise. Also when you call after hours and leave a message he personally calls you back. I actually did this on a Sunday a week after surgery. It really impresses me how involved with patient care he is. Good luck in your decision.

I'm a patient of Dr. Gantas here in Austin. I was sleeved on 1/14/14 and I could not be happier. Dr. G is so supportive and knowledgable. He has been chief of surgery all over the world literally. I attend a weight loss group monthly here in Austin and I would say he is one of the most respected doctors for professionalism and bedside manner before and after surgery here in the bariatric community. I attribute a large part of my success to his struck rigiman. I could not be more great flu to him. I was lucky and did not endure a single problem post op, but a lot of my friends at the weight loss meetings who see him and did have problems post op say he is very good at aggressively treating any issues that would arise. Also when you call after hours and leave a message he personally calls you back. I actually did this on a Sunday a week after surgery. It really impresses me how involved with patient care he is. Good luck in your decision.

I am so sorry you are going through this. I had an infection in my abdomen and had to have my tummy cut open and left open until it was done healing much like what you are describing. I could not stand the pain of having them clean out the open abdomen every eight hours that luckily my surgeon suggested a wound vac. It saved so much pain and promoted a significantly faster healing process. Ask your surgeon if there are any wound care facilities in your area and if they have the wound vac. Good luck, I know this is a very hard but know there is light at the end of the tunnel. Keep your chin up.