Re: Amy in Michigan, from Blair

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In a message dated 11/11/00 7:36:42 PM Pacific Standard Time,

danat@... writes:

> I'm not really sure I understand how the surgery is done. I understand that

> it's laproscopic, but what does he actually do when he gets in there? Does

>

Dana

I think you need to read your patient manual a few more times before you type

your patient letter and submit your package. You MUST understand how the

surgery is done by reading the manual and watching the videos on the MGB web

site.

Joni

" Sleepless in Seattle "

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I'm not really sure I understand how the surgery is done. I understand that

it's laproscopic, but what does he actually do when he gets in there? Does

he make your stomach smaller, or just bypass your stomach all together? Any

help anyone could give would be greatly appreciated. I'm working on my

packet now. Me and a friend from work are going to have this done together.

Do you think he would have a problem doing this surgery on me since I am

going through a divorce? I hope not. You all seem to be such great people!

Dana

Amy in Michigan, from Blair

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> > Thanks Blair, I'll start my letter over tonight...with a smile...see..

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> Hi, Amy:

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> Don't despair. Your surgery time will come up sooner than you think. Good

> for you for having the stamina to start over again.

>

> I sometimes wonder if some of us morbidly obese share this same impulsive

" I

> need the fix NOW " frame of mind. That describes me to a " T " with

everything

> in life, practically. Food, weight loss surgery, people, etc. etc. - I

had

> to have what I wanted WHEN I wanted it - and it was at that very instant!

I

> was on the edge of my seat for months, knowing that the solution was at

hand,

> and how could this skinny little surgeon hold me back???? (sorry, Dr. R.)

>

> This surgery is a tool that helps slow down that kind of impulsiveness.

> Believe me: you'll get a real unpleasant side effect with impulsive eating

> after the surgery! This is the ultimate in behavior modification.

>

> Preops, please let us postops what kind of help you need with your patient

> packets. That's why we're all here.

>

> xoxo

> Blair

> MGB 8/9/00

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[Guest guest]

All the information on how the surgery is done is right in the patient

manual. There is nothing more to it than that, except he knows by heart

where all the parts are. I have read it so many times, I could be an

assistant. Shelby