Guest guest Posted July 23, 2001 Report Share Posted July 23, 2001 Per the request... Hi all! I'm Jeff White. I had an Open RNY 06/21/2000 at the Bariatric Treatment Center in Belvidere, IL. My surgeon was Dr. Roy Berkowitz! My hats off to you, Dr. Berk... you and your wonderful staff... I take every opportunity I have to publicly thank this man... he's saved my life! Pre-op I weighted 450. Suffered from severe sleep apena, joint pain, shortness of breath... you know the story! I smoked 2 packs a day! I had been on a 800 cal. diet for almost 2 years... prior to surger, loosing a whoping 32 pounds in that period of time. I was wearing a size 64 waist pant, and a 3X Tall shirt! As of 7/17/01, I weight 275 (only weight every two weeks!), wear a size 40 pant, quit smoking, and a XL regular shirt. My energy levels are unbelievable (especially to my family) and I and having the time of my life! At 45, I feel like a 30 year old! As of Sept. 2001 I will be running a Support Group Meeting in Grand Island, NE for BTC patients! I think it's the least I can do... to help those who've suffered their entire lives from Obesity, as I have... it's kind of the " ex-smoker " thing... you want other's to know there's a " better way " ! I thank the people at OSSG for supporting me, helping me find information and honest feed back to questions I had when researching WLS. This place is a wonderful tool and compliments, greatly, the surgery that has saved so many of our lives! Thanks all... I look forward to learning even more, as I work to help others who are just begining this life saving journey! Jeff White Grand Island, NE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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