Guest guest Posted October 16, 2001 Report Share Posted October 16, 2001 Hi a! How are you, hun? How is life treating you these days? Hugs, Judie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 16, 2001 Report Share Posted October 16, 2001 Hi a! Good to hear from you! Im not sure what to think about this surgeon in Brazil....what if its a hoax? Do you have any way to verify this information? I think if I was going out of the country I would go to a reputable surgeon such as Dr Baltasar in Spain.....nobody knows anything about this one in Brazil....arent you a bit scared to do that? I would even go to Mexico first before Brazil! Hugs, Judie Re: Hi > Hi Judie, thank you so much for asking! I am looking into the doctor that is in Brazil that Liliane said her " total " cost for everything was under $5,000! Liliane was on this group but not anymore she was surprised at the amount of emails there was. Anyway what do you think about it? Hope to hear from you soon! a, pre-op 220lbs. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 16, 2001 Report Share Posted October 16, 2001 Hi Judie, thank you so much for asking! I am looking into the doctor that is in Brazil that Liliane said her " total " cost for everything was under $5,000! Liliane was on this group but not anymore she was surprised at the amount of emails there was. Anyway what do you think about it? Hope to hear from you soon! a, pre-op 220lbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 17, 2001 Report Share Posted October 17, 2001 a, I am so glad to hear from you again!!! Have you contacted the Surgeon down in Brazil? Let me know what is going on. I always think about you and had been wondering how you were doing! Lisbeth S Urban wrote: Hi Judie, thank you so much for asking! I am looking into the doctor that is in Brazil that Liliane said her " total " cost for everything was under $5,000! Liliane was on this group but not anymore she was surprised at the amount of emails there was. Anyway what do you think about it? Hope to hear from you soon! a, pre-op 220lbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 17, 2001 Report Share Posted October 17, 2001 Hi Judie- I checked his website and had it translated. He is a member of all of the important organizations and appears to be highly qualified. Having lived in Mexico, I would have no qualms about going to the right doctor at the right hospital for just about any procedure. I believe that Brazil is equal to or better than anything Mexico might have to offer. All that I found in Mexico was the adjustable band and RNY, anyway. Like with any doctor, you have to do your homework. I wouldn't be afraid, though, just because someone is in Brazil. The doctor actually charges $5,000, which is less than I originally said. It's only a little more than the program fee that some doctors in the East are charging. Best- Nick in Sage Re: Hi > > > > Hi Judie, thank you so much for asking! I am looking into the doctor that > is in Brazil that Liliane said her " total " cost for everything was under > $5,000! Liliane was on this group but not anymore she was surprised at the > amount of emails there was. Anyway what do you think about it? Hope to hear > from you soon! a, pre-op 220lbs. > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 17, 2001 Report Share Posted October 17, 2001 Hi Lisbeth! Thank you for the kind words! I plan to contact the doctor but I first need to buy a pre-paid international calling card so I can call Brazil. When I do call and talk with the doc I will let you all know! I hope it will uplifting news! God bless, a, pre-op 220lbs. From: L J Sent: Wednesday, October 17, 2001 7:46 AM To: duodenalswitch Subject: Re: Hi a, I am so glad to hear from you again!!! Have you contacted the Surgeon down in Brazil? Let me know what is going on. I always think about you and had been wondering how you were doing! Lisbeth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 17, 2001 Report Share Posted October 17, 2001 sounds good Nick......I would hope though if anyone goes that far from home that they take someone with them just in case...(same as with Spain except Dr B is beloved by all who have gone there) He does sound too good to be true!! (the fee) glad he is another option. Judie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 17, 2001 Report Share Posted October 17, 2001 Good luck a. I hope this is indeed a wonderful answer to the prayers of many who can not afford the trip to Spain. Pls keep me posted on this. Also, dont forget to take someone with you if you go for safety sake! Hugs, Judie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 17, 2001 Report Share Posted October 17, 2001 Judie, My PCP said that right now Brazil is the Plastic Surgery Center of the world. Because they have a high level of expertise, and because their prices are so low, it is the most economical place to have any plastic surgery done, and a number of her patients have gone with excellent results. I know it is a stretch, but I would think the standard of medical care would also be extended to other specialties and this DR. is American trained. It would be wonderful if this turns out to be another option. Just think that there are only about 40 odd Doctors world wide who offer the DS right now. The more there are, the more options people will have, and the more likely the insurance companies will come around to acknowledging that this is the Platinum standard in obesity surgery! By the way...I am still not tangoing with this darn knee...back in for somemore treatment in the hospital next week I think. Please keep me in your prayers! Hugs, Theresa > sounds good Nick......I would hope though if anyone goes that far from home > that they take someone with them just in case...(same as with Spain except > Dr B is beloved by all who have gone there) > He does sound too good to be true!! (the fee) glad he is another option. > > Judie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 17, 2001 Report Share Posted October 17, 2001 We will all be here waiting to your news! *hugs* Lisbeth S Urban wrote: Hi Lisbeth! Thank you for the kind words! I plan to contact the doctor but I first need to buy a pre-paid international calling card so I can call Brazil. When I do call and talk with the doc I will let you all know! I hope it will uplifting news! God bless, a, pre-op 220lbs. From: L J Sent: Wednesday, October 17, 2001 7:46 AM To: duodenalswitch Subject: Re: Hi a, I am so glad to hear from you again!!! Have you contacted the Surgeon down in Brazil? Let me know what is going on. I always think about you and had been wondering how you were doing! Lisbeth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 17, 2001 Report Share Posted October 17, 2001 Theresa, I am thrilled that this doc in Brazil might be the answer for many. I didnt know about the plastic surgery part and thats good news! What in the heck is wrong with your knee now? Sure, I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers..you can count on that! Hugs, Judie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 17, 2001 Report Share Posted October 17, 2001 Ouch!!!!! Good thing they will knock you out for that! I wonder if it had anything to do with your not excersizing that knee right in the beginning and kept it up for those two weeks they did nothing for you?? Judie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 17, 2001 Report Share Posted October 17, 2001 Judie, I have an interesting little thing called adhesions. I sure hope that doesn't carry over to my DS surgery. the knee has locked up and can't move beyond a certain point...so next step they put me under and force the leg to break the scar tissue. Fun, eh? Theresa > Theresa, > I am thrilled that this doc in Brazil might be the answer for many. I didnt > know about the plastic surgery part and thats good news! > What in the heck is wrong with your knee now? > Sure, I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers..you can count on that! > > Hugs, Judie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 17, 2001 Report Share Posted October 17, 2001 Tiger, I'm sorry, I don't have any details. It just came up in passing with my PCP because we were discussing the DS and how some of her patients were going to Spain with Dr. Balthasar because they could not afford Dr. Rabkin and the hospital costs. She then segued to overseas medicine and where she felt it was and wasn't safe. Laughing...she is from Ghana I believe, is the best doctor I have ever had, and the most open minded. I taught her the DS and since then over 10 of her patients are going for the surgery. 2 of them have already had the surgery with Dr. Rabkin, and I was whining about being first to apply and still not having a surgery date. I will be seeing her next week and will see if she can give me any referrals. Theresa > Dear Theresa: > > I am looking for a good PS to do my face, I look 70 with all this sag and > my hubby is a young man so I would at least like to look 40! > Anyway if it wouldn't be to much trouble could you tell me the name of the > clinic in Brazil or how to find their website if they have one. > I hope your knee gets better I am having trouble with my right hip and > probably need it replaced in the future. > Thanks for any help. > > Huggles, > Tiger Lake > Female > 160 lbs. BMI 21.7 > 224lbs gone > 165 1/2 inches gone > 6' -- 53yrs young > Dr. Anthone@USC So. Calif. > Open DS > Surgery 1/13/99 384lbs BMI 51.21 > Last Visit 4/20/99 315.5 BMI 42.07 > 7/19/99 274.8 BMI 36.64 > 9/03/99 259.3 BMI 34.54 > 10/04/99 252.4 BMI 34.02 > 10/25/99 231 BMI 32 > 12/17/99 217.5 BMI 30.2 > 01/19/00 211 BMI 28 > 02/20/00 195 BMI 26 > 04/08/00 182.9 BMI 25 > Hernia repair on 06/07/00 Dr. Anthone > Tummy Tuck & Breast Reduction Dr. Downey > 06/07/00 160 BMI 21.7 > 01/08/01 164.3 BMI 21.7 > Total Weight Loss! 224.1lbs GONE! > Total inches lost 154.5 > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 18, 2001 Report Share Posted October 18, 2001 At 2:31 AM +0000 10/18/01, marym@... wrote: >I thought this was the BPD not the DS??? I can't read the language >to figure it out.. but recalling (dimly) what a precious poster wrote. > >, Seattle My recollection was the same: DS in Spain, and Scopinaro (BPD) in Brasil. --Steve -- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 18, 2001 Report Share Posted October 18, 2001 Actually, the Brazilian doctor emailed back and said that he does the DS, in addition to the Scopinaro. He also has the best of credentials and training (USA % Britain! Best, Nick in Sage Re: Hi > At 2:31 AM +0000 10/18/01, marym@... wrote: > >I thought this was the BPD not the DS??? I can't read the language > >to figure it out.. but recalling (dimly) what a precious poster wrote. > > > >, Seattle > > My recollection was the same: DS in Spain, and Scopinaro (BPD) in > Brasil. --Steve > -- > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 19, 2001 Report Share Posted October 19, 2001 Did you get any other information from him such as how many DS he has done, the length of the common channel, size of stomach, etc? , curious in Seattle > Actually, the Brazilian doctor emailed back and said that he does the DS, in > addition to the Scopinaro. He also has the best of credentials and training > (USA % Britain! > > Best, > > Nick in Sage > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 23, 2004 Report Share Posted November 23, 2004 Hi nice to meet you! i am from Grand Valley a small town close to Orangeville, Guelph, Shelburne about an hour from you.....Chantal > Hi Chantal > > I am from Toronto. Where exactly are you? > My 12 year son, Adam, has RSS. But it was wonderful to meet new people from > up here in the great white north!! > > Welcome and I know we all look forward to hearing about your experiences. > > Take care > Debby > > Re: Hi > > > > > > > > Thanks for the welcome and from everyone else.... nice to meet you I > > am from Ontario,canada. I read some messages on here and noticed it > > was mostly parents but still its a great way to learn > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 27, 2004 Report Share Posted November 27, 2004 Hi Chantal Gee I have never heard of that place! Ha, how sad is that? Have you joined Magic yet? There's a lady in Guelph with a 13 or 14 year old son with growth hormone deficiency. She can be found on the Magic web site. Take care Debby Re: Hi >> >> >> > >> > >> > Thanks for the welcome and from everyone else.... nice to meet > you I >> > am from Ontario,canada. I read some messages on here and noticed > it >> > was mostly parents but still its a great way to learn >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 17, 2005 Report Share Posted February 17, 2005 Bon Jour ! Bien venue! je suis tres contente de faire votre connaissance. Thanks so much for writing!! I know you'll get some wonderful responses from this listserve...Also: 1st: There is a listserve devoted to adults living with RSS! Go here to join: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/RSS-People/ 2nd: consider coming to the MAGIC Foundation's annual convention, held in Chicago in July! I think it would a great opportunity for you to meet other RSS adults as well as offer inspiration to other families. I know that the adults who have attended in the past have all enjoyed the experience. 3rd: Would you like to write a little story about how you have dealt with RSS? We would love to include it in our next newsletter!!!!!!!! Good luck.! Katy Frissora MAGIC Foundation RSS Division Co-Consultant Mom to ,age 8, RSS > > Hi everyone > my name is melissa and i'm 20 years old. I live in Québec > (Canada) and i would like to talk with other person like me, with > the siLver syndrome. I speak french but i try to speak > english. > > Bonjour tous le monde, > Je m'apelle Mélissa et j'ai 20 ans je vis au > Canada et je parle Français mais j'essaie de me débrouiller en > anglais. Je suis très contente de voir qu'il y a d'autre gens comme > moi avec le syndrome de silver russell. J'aimerais beaucoup parler > avec des gens qui ont la même chose que moi. Merci > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 17, 2005 Report Share Posted February 17, 2005 Mélissa wrote: Hi everyone my name is melissa and i'm 20 years old. I live in Québec (Canada) and i would like to talk with other person like me, with the siLver syndrome. I speak french but i try to speak english. Bonjour tous le monde, Je m'apelle Mélissa et j'ai 20 ans je vis au Canada et je parle Français mais j'essaie de me débrouiller en anglais. Je suis très contente de voir qu'il y a d'autre gens comme moi avec le syndrome de silver russell. J'aimerais beaucoup parler avec des gens qui ont la même chose que moi. Merci allo moi aussi j habite au canada mon garcon de 20mois a le sindrome de silver russell --------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2005 Report Share Posted February 18, 2005 Hi !! welcome to the group, there are couple of other rss adults on here, plus there is a list just for you guys (i am not sure the address but i am sure one of them will respond!!!) it will be nice to here from you about your experiences growing up with rss!! jodie c. (nicholas-6 1/2 nonrss, christopher-4 rss 27lbs 6oz 36 1/4 " periactin 4.5, ght genotropin .5, assmentry(left side 1cm), ADHD and OCD possible, johnathon-20m nonrss) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2005 Report Share Posted February 18, 2005 Mélissa wrote: Hi everyone my name is melissa and i'm 20 years old. I live in Québec (Canada) and i would like to talk with other person like me, with the siLver syndrome. I speak french but i try to speak english. Bonjour tous le monde, Je m'apelle Mélissa et j'ai 20 ans je vis au Canada et je parle Français mais j'essaie de me débrouiller en anglais. Je suis très contente de voir qu'il y a d'autre gens comme moi avec le syndrome de silver russell. J'aimerais beaucoup parler avec des gens qui ont la même chose que moi. Merci allo melissa je suis papa d un garcon qui a le sindrome comme toi merci --------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2005 Report Share Posted February 18, 2005 Ah oui je suis très contente que vous aillez répondu à mon message. Est ce que votre garçon se porte bien? Vous vivez où au Canada ? > Hi everyone > my name is melissa and i'm 20 years old. I live in Québec > (Canada) and i would like to talk with other person like me, with > the siLver syndrome. I speak french but i try to speak > english. > > Bonjour tous le monde, > Je m'apelle Mélissa et j'ai 20 ans je vis au > Canada et je parle Français mais j'essaie de me débrouiller en > anglais. Je suis très contente de voir qu'il y a d'autre gens comme > moi avec le syndrome de silver russell. J'aimerais beaucoup parler > avec des gens qui ont la même chose que moi. Merci > > > > allo moi aussi j habite au canada mon garcon de 20mois a le sindrome de silver russell > > > > --------------------------------- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2005 Report Share Posted February 18, 2005 Welcome ! I have a 3 year old daughter with RSS. Several adults with RSS often post at this site and I am sure some will respond. I’m also glad a fellow Canadian responded as well! There is another group just for RSS adults, but I have forgotten it’s exact name right now. I’m sure they will speak up if they haven’t already. Again, WELCOME! Dayna _____ From: Mélissa Sent: Friday, February 18, 2005 4:06 PM To: RSS-Support Subject: Re: Hi Ah oui je suis très contente que vous aillez répondu à mon message. Est ce que votre garçon se porte bien? Vous vivez où au Canada ? > Hi everyone > my name is melissa and i'm 20 years old. I live in Québec > (Canada) and i would like to talk with other person like me, with > the siLver syndrome. I speak french but i try to speak > english. > > Bonjour tous le monde, > Je m'apelle Mélissa et j'ai 20 ans je vis au > Canada et je parle Français mais j'essaie de me débrouiller en > anglais. Je suis très contente de voir qu'il y a d'autre gens comme > moi avec le syndrome de silver russell. J'aimerais beaucoup parler > avec des gens qui ont la même chose que moi. Merci > > > > allo moi aussi j habite au canada mon garcon de 20mois a le sindrome de silver russell > > > > --------------------------------- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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