Am I the only Nevada Sleever??

[Happy Camper 266]

So far you were the only one i see here too. I have a friend rhat just got sleeved with dr. Kosar. And she was telling me about her surgery he does his so diffrent. I went in December and Dr. Sassy did great. He did not put a drain tube. And i had no issues i followed the week by week and now i feel i am doing good. I can not eat much so i have trouble with my callorie in take. I have lost 40 lbs since my surgury. 65 since i started my adventure in july of 2011 with my first appointment. I wish i would of done this sooner.

I hope this is not hi-jacking the thread. Please keep me in mind we can PM. My surgery caused Kozar to change his process. He now only let's the drain stay in for one week and he gives antibiotic as a preventative. Sassy was fantatic in hospital, he has such a great bedside manner! Kozar has been the point person in the practice for sleeve. But, I am happy with my weight loss even though it has really slowed down.

[Netgallegos 19]

I will keep you in mind my weight loss has slowed but i think i am now on a weight loss trend again finally it has been warm enough to be out side and be more active. I do hope you are doing well again.

[Minnie Me 7]

I live in Vegas and am scheduled for the sleeve in st george on july 19

[Mendif 21]

I haven't gotten my date yet! Sent to insurance last Thursday. Started Pre-op diet today!

[Mendif 21]

Oops! Dr Sasse is my surgeon, but now I have been told that he is leaving the practice at the end of the month. I don't have my date yet so if I get a date before the end of the month then I will be getting my surgery by him, but if for some reason it takes longer to get approval which pushes my surgery date into September then I have to choose a different surgeon or go through the whole approval process at dr Sasse's new practice! Ugh so frustrated I feel like I have been dropped through the crack!

[Happy Camper 266]

Mendif,

Dr. Kozar was my surgeon for VSG. All went well, he is the resident expert and was working with Sasse and others to do more sleeves. I did have a complication, I developed an abscess along the drain line. Now Kozar only keeps them in for a few days (mine was 10) and prescribes antibiotic pre surgery. I have lost over 100 lbs, have loved everyone at the practice. Dr. Sasse did my emergency surgery to remove the abscess and has such a great bedside manner...shocking he is leaving.....

Send me a PM if you would like to chat more. You are the first person I have found from Western Bariatric. I am 9 mos post op and loving life!

Stick with it, it is worth it!

So Sorry Netgellous I forgot you ...on vacation sitting on the Rogue River

[ReduceReuseRecycle-Me! 119]

Mendif' date='

Dr. Kozar was my surgeon for VSG. All went well, he is the resident expert and was working with Sasse and others to do more sleeves. I did have a complication, I developed an abscess along the drain line. Now Kozar only keeps them in for a few days (mine was 10) and prescribes antibiotic pre surgery. I have lost over 100 lbs, have loved everyone at the practice. Dr. Sasse did my emergency surgery to remove the abscess and has such a great bedside manner...shocking he is leaving.....

Send me a PM if you would like to chat more. You are the first person I have found from Western Bariatric. I am 9 mos post op and loving life!

Stick with it, it is worth it!

So Sorry Netgellous I forgot you <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> ...on vacation sitting on the Rogue River <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote']

Hi, Happy Camper. I am a new patient at Western Bariatric Institute. I just came from the fashion show. It was a great event. We're you there?

[Happy Camper 266]

Hi Aurora,

Yes I was in the fashion show...blush blush. It was such a wonderful event. I was the show closer I was in the black chiffon gown and twirled on the stage and was wearing black gloves? I plan on sharing my experience but, we just got home and I am exhausted! Have you been sleeved or are you working with doctor Kozar? Oh Dr. kozar walked with me in the show's finale'

Western Bariatric Center rocks! You will love them all...Diane at the front, Lori the nurse, Cindy a nurse, they have a new..returning nutritionist, Patrick is a nurse...they all are so caring. Darolyn put the show together, she is the Marketing and is super great as well.

What did you think of the show?

[ReduceReuseRecycle-Me! 119]

Hi Aurora' date='

Yes I was in the fashion show...blush blush. It was such a wonderful event. I was the show closer <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> I was in the black chiffon gown and twirled on the stage and was wearing black gloves? I plan on sharing my experience but, we just got home and I am exhausted! Have you been sleeved or are you working with doctor Kozar? Oh Dr. kozar walked with me in the show's finale' <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

Western Bariatric Center rocks! You will love them all...Diane at the front, Lori the nurse, Cindy a nurse, they have a new..returning nutritionist, Patrick is a nurse...they all are so caring. Darolyn put the show together, she is the Marketing and is super great as well.

What did you think of the show?

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I quite enjoyed it. Yes, the dress was lovely and you wore it beautifully. You are sooo thin! How 'bout that!

We are not sleeved yet. My son and I (we are both having it done) expect it to happen in December so we are doing the testing and all that. When we met Darolyn she was quite taken with my son. He is 6'6" and good looking so she is already expecting him to be in the show next year. Fun to look forward to.

I also enjoyed meeting Dr. Kozar at our consult but it was very impressive to see them all on stage and hear something of their histories. Nice to know we are in good hands.

[ASKSARAH - Sleeve 256]

Hi every one. I am looking for a pcp in Henderson. Sw Vegas so I can get some testing done

I am having mine done in January in Mexico and my pcp was an ass about the whole thing

Any referral would be great

[rosehips 121]

I see your posts are from 2011 but I wanted to respond anyhow, I too had my surgery done by Dr. Kozak. I am 10 weeks out, have lost 40 lb & 15 from PRE surg diet, total 55 big ones, I cant believe it.

I live in Truckee, CA.

Let me know how both of u r doing please. Thank you

[Happy Camper 266]

Hello,

It is fun to see other Sleevers who have gone to Western Bariatric in Reno, Nv and to Dr. Kozar. The group of folks at that center is what makes it the BEST! I did have my surgery on November 1, 2011. This past year has been absolutely wonderful. You may find (or not) that as time goes by you are on this forum less and less. I remember in the beginning I was on hour after hour, day after day. Today, I do not participate nearly as much. Because mainly, people who are new, find new things together and really you almost form a unique bond. As time has gone by for me, I have learned more to depend on what I have learned here, making me stronger!

With that said, don't mistake me, things CAN and do happen later down the road. Your body will let you know if you are not right. Night before last, I woke up to my feet/legs cramping. I sat on the edge of the bed trying to stretch them out, did not work. So I got up and walked to the bedroom door, when it felt like my toes had retracted and were pointing straight up, it hurt soooooo bad. I bent down to push them down and that is the last thing I remember until I woke up in my husbands arms with him shaking me and asking if I could hear him. Apparently, I blacked out fell on the bed frame on my back, landed face first on the floor and stopped breathing. Long story short including ambulance and a night in the hospital. I was super stressed at work, did not drink enough Water and did not eat right the day before. The tests confirmed I was dehydrated and my potassium levels were low even though I take potassium twice daily. I have not been eating fruit or vegetables to help sustain the potassium in my body.

Ultimately please find a routine and stick to it. Do not think that at 6 months or 12 months post op, you can go back to your old habits because friends it simply does not work. Take it from me my routine had been working, and I took a step backwards. NEVER again. I love my new life, the way I feel and I will always make sure I am doing what I am supposed to.

Good luck in all you do and your journey.

[NVTammy 12]

Hi' date=' Happy Camper. I am a new patient at Western Bariatric Institute. I just came from the fashion show. It was a great event. We're you there?[/quote']

I am new patient at WBI as well! Been trying to find people from N NV on here for a week! Dr Ganser is my surgeon. Sleeve scheduled for Jan 16 @ 12:30 at St Mary's.

How are y'all doin? I'm getting scared. I was surprised Dr Sassy left practice as I saw him 2 yrs ago about the band and was denied. It's just over two weeks away and I'm scared! I java had some surgeries before and scared scar tissue will pose a problem- love WBI so guess I just need to keep the faith and press on.

How's it goin for you guys now?

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[NVTammy 12]

Hello' date='

It is fun to see other Sleevers who have gone to Western Bariatric in Reno, Nv and to Dr. Kozar. The group of folks at that center is what makes it the BEST! I did have my surgery on November 1, 2011. This past year has been absolutely wonderful. You may find (or not) that as time goes by you are on this forum less and less. I remember in the beginning I was on hour after hour, day after day. Today, I do not participate nearly as much. Because mainly, people who are new, find new things together and really you almost form a unique bond. As time has gone by for me, I have learned more to depend on what I have learned here, making me stronger!

With that said, don't mistake me, things CAN and do happen later down the road. Your body will let you know if you are not right. Night before last, I woke up to my feet/legs cramping. I sat on the edge of the bed trying to stretch them out, did not work. So I got up and walked to the bedroom door, when it felt like my toes had retracted and were pointing straight up, it hurt soooooo bad. I bent down to push them down and that is the last thing I remember until I woke up in my husbands arms with him shaking me and asking if I could hear him. Apparently, I blacked out fell on the bed frame on my back, landed face first on the floor and stopped breathing. Long story short including ambulance and a night in the hospital. I was super stressed at work, did not drink enough Water and did not eat right the day before. The tests confirmed I was dehydrated and my potassium levels were low even though I take potassium twice daily. I have not been eating fruit or vegetables to help sustain the potassium in my body.

Ultimately please find a routine and stick to it. Do not think that at 6 months or 12 months post op, you can go back to your old habits because friends it simply does not work. Take it from me my routine had been working, and I took a step backwards. NEVER again. I love my new life, the way I feel and I will always make sure I am doing what I am supposed to.

Good luck in all you do and your journey.

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Thank you so much for your posts and advise! Do you go to any groups at WBI or speak? I do class on Jan 8th, last one before surgery & really looking forward to it.

I'm afraid I will forget an important question to ask Dr Ganser or something to bring, do or not do! This is a huge step into a better life, but not without risk and I'm finding myself looking more at risk the past few days. All in all I'm doing this!! I will succeed and be a better me, but boy have I been loosing sleep!! Did you do two week liquid only pre-op? Shots in belly?

How long in hospital? St's or Renown? Good , bad? What did you bring? How long in hospital? My insurance says same day I have to go home- Aetna! What was worst part coming home? Did you have pain pump or just Meds? Did they help? Oh my I must sound like a fool- I'm sorry!

This is so wonderful and scary at the same time!!!

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[NVTammy 12]

I see your posts are from 2011 but I wanted to respond anyhow' date=' I too had my surgery done by Dr. Kozak. I am 10 weeks out, have lost 40 lb & 15 from PRE surg diet, total 55 big ones, I cant believe it.

I live in Truckee, CA.

Let me know how both of u r doing please. Thank you[/quote']

Glad you posted! Wow 55 big ones in 10 weeks- you go!!!! That's awesome! Did you have a pain pump if I've Meds? Seems lots of folks have had it. I'm allergic to morphine- and a whimp! Dr Ganser is my doc. St Mary's - what hospital did you use?

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