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TicoKenitrin

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  1. I have not been able to keep much food down recently. For the last two weeks no matter what i eat or drink it comes back up. What can I do

  2. I got banded last week and lost 20 lbs, but a difficult 20 lbs due to the liquid diet, it had me going crazy with my empty stomach aches I was experiencing at night. I have been craving sub way sandwhich, I hope someday I can have one lol

  3. Its been a week since surgery & I feel great but the liquid diet was killing me it was driving me mad not because I was craving but because my empty stomach hurt all night and it prevented me from sleeping. By Wednesday I decided that my sanity and sleep was important so I started to drink fat free milk which calmed my stomach and help me sleep like a baby. Today I visited the doc in Covina and he told me I was coming along fine and that I could start the thick liquid diet, with puddung, ect. I really didnt like the doctor today he seemed a bit unprofessional because I had no clue what todays appointment was for, just that I was told to set one up. So He asked me who my Dr was and I said Dr Sal. His reply was, "Thats why Im no fan of Dr Sal He'll operate on you and not advice you on anything." Thats odd right? But I've enjoyed Tapioca, clam chowder, and yogurt today. Before i leave I am craving a subway cold cut sandwich, am I ever going to have a sandwich again?

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    Shahram Salimitari M.D.

    Amy, though Dr Sal said he was going to give me his number I think he forgot due to the fact I was the last person he operated on, when I woke up everyone was gone but me lol, and the nurses wanted me to wake up quickly so they could go home. Anyways is there anyway you can share that nuber with me? if so email it at castillo_ken@yahoo.com
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    4 Days After Surgery

    I had a few questions maybe someone can help me out with? 1. Since Thursday (Aug. 27) I've lost 15 lbs, is that normal is that ok? I mean loosing weight that quick cant be right. 2. What do I do when I experience massive hunger? Last night I was going mentally crazy because my stomach was full but my intestines where empty and crying out for food and the broth was not subdoing the hunger pains it was giving me. What can I do? 3. Should I take my bandages off to make sure the scar tissue is healing correctly or wait til thursday doc visit? Does anyone else have any advise?
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    4 Days After Surgery

    I had a few questions maybe someone can help me out with? 1. Since Thursday (Aug. 27) I've lost 15 lbs, is that normal is that ok? I mean loosing weight that quick cant be right. 2. What do I do when I experience massive hunger? Last night I was going mentally crazy because my stomach was full but my intestines where empty and crying out for food and the broth was not subdoing the hunger pains it was giving me. What can I do? 3. Should I take my bandages off to make sure the scar tissue is healing correctly or wait til thursday doc visit? Does anyone else have any advise?
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    Shahram Salimitari M.D.

    I had a few questions maybe someone can help me out with? 1. Since Thursday (Aug. 27) I've lost 15 lbs, is that normal is that ok? I mean loosing weight that quick cant be right. 2. What do I do when I experience massive hunger? Last night I was going mentally crazy because my stomach was full but my intestines where empty and crying out for food and the broth was not subdoing the hunger pains it was giving me. What can I do? 3. Should I take my bandages off to make sure the scar tissue is healing correctly or wait til thursday doc visit? Does anyone else have any advise?
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    Shahram Salimitari M.D.

    Im Hurting badly, but doing great. The pain, I wasnt expecting it.
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    Shahram Salimitari M.D.

    Just got the procedure yesterday and I have to tell you Dr. Salimitari was excellent, I only meet him before the surgery but he made me feel comftable and asured me that I would be ok. Sometimes you just need someone thats just more than a doctor and he was that.
  10. I get banded tomorrow in Hawaiian Gardens, so I was looking at your pictures and WOW. Seeing pictures like your the before and after gives me motivation, to see how you look now than when you started is amazing. I hope you get to your goal weight.

  11. Hi Neighbor, Its good to finally be able to communicate with someone here, especially someone so close by. Who did your surgery? When did you get it done? I can see from your face pic and your before pics that youve really benefit from this. I'm doing this for two reasons, one is for my toddler twins I want to be in good condition to be there for them in the future and to be able to do physical activities with them and secondly for a boost in self esteme. I tried the Lindora Diet last year went from 310lbs to 248 lbs, when I got off the treatment and continued dieting I went up 20 lbs in 3 months then I am now in my 280's. I hope this surgery helps me, I know the rest is up to me but some of us just need that little push. Wish me luck tomorrow is the big day. Would love to chat more about what to expect.

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    1 Day Before Surgery

    I see I'm not the only one with bad experience with the Staff. I am to get banded tomorrow (Aug 27) @ Tri City in Hawaiian Gardens and I did the blood work and xray @ Downey Community yesterday. After the Xray/Bloodwork I received a call from catherine saying that Dr Ollie Jackson who was to do my surgery refused to do it because I did not get approval from my primary physician so I would have to get his permission or meet Dr Salimitari Shahram to see if he Oks it. I called my Dr to get the stuff done, i am a day away from surgery and have no idea if I will be worked on tomorrow. I have no received a called from Tri City or from Top Surgeon. I have seen great compliments about dr. Salimitari here and its comforting but the staff need to be more professional, especially having a patient in limbo a day before surgery. I hope all goes good and I go to surgery tomorrow.
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    1 Day Before Surgery

    I see I'm not the only one with bad experience with the Staff. I am to get banded tomorrow (Aug 27) @ Tri City in Hawaiian Gardens and I did the blood work and xray @ Downey Community yesterday. After the Xray/Bloodwork I received a call from catherine saying that Dr Ollie Jackson who was to do my surgery refused to do it because I did not get approval from my primary physician so I would have to get his permission or meet Dr Salimitari Shahram to see if he Oks it. I called my Dr to get the stuff done, i am a day away from surgery and have no idea if I will be worked on tomorrow. I have no received a called from Tri City or from Top Surgeon. I have seen great compliments about dr. Salimitari here and its comforting but the staff need to be more professional, especially having a patient in limbo a day before surgery. I hope all goes good and I go to surgery tomorrow.
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    Shahram Salimitari M.D.

    Hi ladies, I was suppose to get banded by Dr Ollie jackson just found out he refused to do me because I had not talk to my primary physician but I was told that though he Okd it Dr Salimitari was going to do it. I get banded tomorrow by the way, August 27, 2009
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    6 days Before Surgery

    Today is Saturday August 22, 2009, I am 6 days away from surgery and started my liquids today. I weigh myself this morning and I was at 286.7 lbs a year ago when I was on the Lindora diet I was about 20 lbs lighter but as you can see as soon as I get off it I gained all the weight. Anyways I hope all goes good on Thursday.
  16. It took me a while to reply to this didnt it? Been on Vacation, to be honest I enjoyed Cincy but wouldnt trade L.A. for it. I did it once and was home sick. But I like the 5 way Chili, lol. Its a good town though its better than Columbus.

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    6 days Before Surgery

    Today is Saturday August 22, 2009, I am 6 days away from surgery and started my liquids today. I weigh myself this morning and I was at 286.7 lbs a year ago when I was on the Lindora diet I was about 20 lbs lighter but as you can see as soon as I get off it I gained all the weight. Anyways I hope all goes good on Thursday.
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    Me prior to August 27, 2009

    Picture of me before my August 27, 2009 procedure
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    around 220lbs I just know how to find the right camera angles :)

    lol that doesnt look like 220lb woman but then again you said it the right camera angle works and maybe sucking in the stomach.

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