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Hi, Glad you liked him. I recently asked someone who works in surgery about him, said he is a very good surgeon.
Don't know how to advise you regarding band vs bypass. The bypass affords faster wt loss but one can regain, have absorption probs and it's irreversible. The band is a lot more work, ie, finding proper restriction, slower wt loss but is reversible. Just remember, you can eat around both surgeries, liquid calories go down just fine. With the bypass, often times you can't tolerate much sugar and will have dumping syndrome (nausea, diarrhea, sweating) Lap Band, sugar, ice cream go down fine, so you have to not even have them around, if that's an issue.
I'm happy with my choice but you just have to read everything you can to make the best choice for yourself. The support meetings are helpful, not my favorite thing, I would prefer a smaller group but have made an effort to go lately. good luck to you.
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Hi Cheryl,
Sorry I haven't been online for awhile. Been real busy at work. Anyway, I did meet with Dr. Solomon and it went great! I am very confident that he will perform my surgery. My pending decision now is choosing the Lap band or Gastric Bypass. He says I am a good candidate for both. I am currently weighing all the pros and cons and doing alot of research. Anyway, I did not go to that meeting you attended but I am going to the Gastric one on March 2nd and the Lapband one on March 9th. Really looking forward to it.
I have to lose 25 pounds prior to surgery so I just got my Nutrisystem diet going. Haven't tasted the food yet but I'm motivated.
Thanks and I do hope all works out for you. Keep in touch!
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hi,
I attended the lap band support meeting last night at TMMC, hope you did. Best meeting I've been to. The sales rep was very informative, as was Dr Takahashi, Dr Solomon was there. I liked the way he answered questions, seemed very sweet and approachable. I hope your appt goes well. cheryl
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Dr. Houman Solomon - Torrance, CA - Is he too new?
mommy0f5 replied to mommy0f5's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
Wow! You seem to have found the right doctor!!! :bananalama: Thanks for the advice.. I am definitely doing my research, slowly but surely I am going to get the answers I need. I guess that's the price you pay for going thru your insurance. If I could afford to pay cash I would! But thanks for your reply and good luck on your journey! Your band is around the corner! Very cool. :cheers2: -
BTW- Heather, congrats on your weightloss and your new baby to arrive soon! Thanks for your reply & God bless!
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I can't seem to find out how many bands he's placed. The doctor's office personnel has no idea and says they do not give out that kind of information and directed me to their website. Their website does not specify that.. it basically only gives an overview of his education/vague experience. So I happened to find him on Facebook and sent him a message.. do you think that was inappropriate? :bananalama:
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Dr. Houman Solomon - Torrance, CA - Is he too new?
mommy0f5 replied to mommy0f5's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
I have Anthem Blue Cross HMO- Healthcare Partners. I've talked to them extensively about this and those are the only choices they gave me. -
Good to know, no regrets! :thumbup: I look forward to my journey ahead, thank you for the encouragement!
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cwm812- thanks for your very relatable story! That's an awesome testimony, and I feel very encouraged to hear it all worked out for you. My doctor too looks very young but I believe (because he's apart of an apparently reputable team) things will turn out like they did for you. Thanks again and congrats on your weight loss! Great job!
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Thanks Susan, I really appreciate your reply. I will definitely stay connected!
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Hello from San Diego
mommy0f5 replied to LongIslandGirl's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Thanks LongIslandGirl... fingers crossed for you! :cursing: -
I didn't know what that meant either. I found this answer from another board: "PB'ing means productive burping and it is what happens if you eat something that cannot get past the band. Basically you just throw it back up. Sliming usually preceeds pb'ing and it is when your body creates a lot of saliva in your mouth and mucus in your stomach to aid in throwing the stuck item(s) back up. It sounds gross, and well, it is, but if the band is properly adjusted pb'ing can be avoided by chewing thoroughly, knowing which kinds of foods are likely to cause a problem for you, and eating slowly."
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Hello from San Diego
mommy0f5 replied to LongIslandGirl's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hi and welcome! I'm new too. I just got approved my by insurance company and I'm excited! I have Anthem Blue Cross HMO- just switched this year from Kaiser (because Kaiser doesn't do the lapband). I just went in to see my primary doctor, told her about my idea to do the lapband and she said it was an awesome idea. 2 weeks later she requested my insurance to authorize my surgery and they did! I don't have any risk factors, my BMI is 38.5 but I did submit all my diets and exercise so I think that helped. I hope you get approved. It's an awesome feeling to know that there's real help for better living on the way! -
Very true. He's apart of a great team, and that already says alot. Thanks for your reply and support!
