Re: [MiniGastricBypass]another question

May 16, 2000

Trisha,

The clinic lasts from 9:00 to maybe 1 or 2 o'clock. Dr. Rutledge

does not exam you. He speaks to the group - makes some introductions

(Debbie, Barbara any post ops who might show up, etc.) He shows the

video. Gives everyone an opportunity to ask questions in the group.

Meets with all post ops first to remove staples, etc. Then meets

with all pre-ops in order of who came from the fartherest away. (You

should go early). Someone from the office (Her name was when

I went) will weigh you and put you in a room for Dr. R to visit with

you. He will come in and again give you the opportunity to ask him

any questions. It really only last a couple of minutes - but he does

not rush you - if you have questions prepared.

You are in for a treat - Dr. R is cute as he can be. He has a huge

smile, a terrific sense of humor and compassion beyond compare. It

was easy for me to see why everyone is so crazy about him.

One of my favorite parts was older pre-ops stopping in. There was

one woman who stopped in who was 1 year and 3 months post op - She

looked fabulous. She had started at about 240 and now weighs about

135. She was about 50 years old, I guess. she had a georgous tan

and smile she couldn't wipe away. There was a guy in there who was 1

year+ post op who must have lost nearly 200 lbs. He had pre-op

pictures to pass around. It was amazing.--

And it is great to get to mingle with a bunch of people you have been

talking to online. I think the clinic requirement is just one of the

elements that makes Dr. R's practice so successful.

HAVE A GREAT TIME!!!

Carolyn in VA

- In MiniGastricBypass (AT) e, metrishal@a... wrote:

> anyone, How long is clinic and does the doctor examine you?

>

> Trisha Lanman

> praying Dr. R. will help me to the other side soon!!!

> Las Vegas NV

>

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