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Dr. Geoffery Slayden Kansas City Any Feedback Appreciated

jalb

By jalb, in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals

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jalb    4

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Wanted to see if anyone had any feedback positive or negative on Dr Slayden?

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jalb    4

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HI, I am using insurance.

I am in my two week pre phase diet and it is hitting me that I am really getting this done.

My famiy physician had said she heard lots of positive for the group he is with.

I am in that dreaded mind game stage where I am questioning if I should be going through with it.

Deep down I know it is the right choice.

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leslie1958    159

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HI, I am using insurance.

I am in my two week pre phase diet and it is hitting me that I am really getting this done.

My famiy physician had said she heard lots of positive for the group he is with.

I am in that dreaded mind game stage where I am questioning if I should be going through with it.

Deep down I know it is the right choice.

I know EXACTLY what you mean. I felt like my mind (and imagination) was trying to sabotage me. I would have great days when I was gung ho and couldn't wait, then the next day I would be in a cold sweat and saying to myself "really ??? you are going to have surgery for this ??? and telling myself I could do this without surgery which of course is completely untrue because I would have done it if that was the case. You know there probably isn't a single thing I can tell you that will quiet your thoughts except I choose to focus on all the wonderfully happy people on this forum who are now enjoying new (and longer) lives. Feel free to message me if you like - my name is Kay -

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jalb    4

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Thanks Kay,

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Hi. I also had my surgery done by Dr. Slayden. When was your surgery? Mine was 12/16. Curious how you are doing and what types of food you are eating now?

Thanks!

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Hi danielledalton ,

My surgery was on 12/10/13.

First two weeks were great. I just started weeks 3-5. I was really doing well last week then all of a sudden I am really lethargic also have a hard time sleeping at night.

I just follow the food guide in our books they gave us. Recently this week I have really had a hard time scheduling the meals with the protien and the Water. I am hoping this is just a phase and I need to readjust my schedule.

Food wise, I have pureed some hamburger which goes ok. I stick with cottage cheese,pureed fruit. Had some tuna and crackers that seemed to go down ok.

T

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