Dr. Gerald Kirshenbaum - Considering Dr. Kirshenbaum

[Sidann 0]

Thanks Brandy - I'm feeling better about Huskers all the time. But that's OK if you're not real fond of Sooners. I'm used to it.

Congratulations on all your weight loss success. You have done fantastic. I think it would be really hard to keep working when everyone thinks you look good but you would like to lose more.

[MissMom24 2]

Sidann...

I love ya no matter what your school affiliation is. OU has been doing awesome!!!

[Sidann 0]

Dee - the Huskers have struggled with football since Tom Osborn left. He was a great man and coach. I was at OU in the 70's when they were national champions twice (yes I'm really that old). I was treating patients on the geriatric psyc ward this morning and one guy said he hadn't seen me since Woodstock. Well, I wasn't at Woodstock and was not old enough to go but it was funny. For some reason having a patient who is old enough to be my dad and has psyc issues flirting with me isn't what I had hoped for when I began losing weight.

[julie.ann 1]

Hello all. I am new. I have been doing research and have found out about Dr. K. I have learned alot just by listening to all of you.

I went to his website and put in my information. I plan to call on Monday because I don't know if I can wait form them to call me. Besides it sounds like his office is BUSY!

Here is my quesion for all of you. I am about 8 hrs away and plan to drive or be driven. How soon were you able do the phone pro-op and schedule surgery? Do you know how far out he is booked up?

I have spent my time learning and asking questions. Now I am ready to begin the rest of my life and work at losing the weight and for a change keeping it off. :wink_smile:

Thanks,

Julie Ann in Kansas

[Snowgator 3]

Hello all. I am new. I have been doing research and have found out about Dr. K. I have learned alot just by listening to all of you.

I went to his website and put in my information. I plan to call on Monday because I don't know if I can wait form them to call me. Besides it sounds like his office is BUSY!

Here is my quesion for all of you. I am about 8 hrs away and plan to drive or be driven. How soon were you able do the phone pro-op and schedule surgery? Do you know how far out he is booked up?

I have spent my time learning and asking questions. Now I am ready to begin the rest of my life and work at losing the weight and for a change keeping it off. :wink_smile:

Thanks,

Julie Ann in Kansas

Congrats on picking a great doc, Julie Ann. Dr. K is usually booked out 6 weeks or so in advance. So, you could be banded in late Oct. or early Nov. I'll bet! Welcome to the gang.

[Losing 2 0]

I went to his website and put in my information. I plan to call on Monday because I don't know if I can wait form them to call me. Besides it sounds like his office is BUSY!

Here is my quesion for all of you. I am about 8 hrs away and plan to drive or be driven. How soon were you able do the phone pro-op and schedule surgery? Do you know how far out he is booked up?

I have spent my time learning and asking questions. Now I am ready to begin the rest of my life and work at losing the weight and for a change keeping it off. :wink_smile:

Thanks,

Julie Ann in Kansas

Hello...

I finally decided to stop reading post and read Dr. K's website - picked up the phone and talked with his office staff (VERY NICE & INFORMATIVE). I just called last week and was given my date of 10/30. I believe this time will fly by and I'll be banded in no time! I received a ton of info from Natalie [his bariatric coordinator], as soon as I was set with financing, etc. She sent me everything I needed to know to get started. I got my pre-op consult w/Dr. K via phone on 10/6 and will arrive there 10/29 to meet with him at 3pm and surgery the next day at 1pm. DH & I plan to be there for 2 nights. We are flying in and staying at a local hotel (they provide you with many choices at a medical rate). Everyone on this website have provided me with a whole lot of information to help me with this decision and I plan to continue to return for ongoing support.

Good Luck

[magaines 0]

We have converted my daughters (3 of them) spouses into Husker fans too. Some converts are harder than others, especially after the last several years we've had, but every dog has its day, and it just wasn't ours. Sooners have always been out biggest rival and now they are doing great. So good luck and keep it up, go big red, no matter what shade.

[magaines 0]

Congrats on your dates, I know you will love Dr. K., do you know which hospital you will be at yet? I was at Parker Adventist, it is fantastic, the nurses were the best.

[Losing 2 0]

Thank you!

My surgery center is inside Parker Hospital it's called Crown Point Surgery Center.

[Losing 2 0]

Magaines... Your Weight Loss thus far is extremely encouraging!

[magaines 0]

Thank you. Its been tough, I have had three fills to date, but am still having a hard time with being hungry most of the time. I'm eating the Proteins first but for some reason I am hungry within a couple of hours, I've been told I just need another fill, I go for that in a couple of weeks.

That is the same location I went to, close to my house. As I said you will like it there, the facilities are fairly new and the staff are extremely nice and helpful. Good luck, keep us informed

[PrtyAntOvrYt 6]

Dee - the Huskers have struggled with football since Tom Osborn left. He was a great man and coach. I was at OU in the 70's when they were national champions twice (yes I'm really that old). I was treating patients on the geriatric psyc ward this morning and one guy said he hadn't seen me since Woodstock. Well, I wasn't at Woodstock and was not old enough to go but it was funny. For some reason having a patient who is old enough to be my dad and has psyc issues flirting with me isn't what I had hoped for when I began losing weight.

I was at UNL during the Osborn era! He was a great man and coach! I agree!

Aren't psyc patients a kick? One told me once that I had missed my calling in life -- she felt I should have been a "belly dancer" -- this mind you, was mentioned during group! I was pretty embarrassed and figured she must have been on some heavy duty drugs! That or she was blind!

[PrtyAntOvrYt 6]

Thank you. Its been tough, I have had three fills to date, but am still having a hard time with being hungry most of the time. I'm eating the Proteins first but for some reason I am hungry within a couple of hours, I've been told I just need another fill, I go for that in a couple of weeks.

That is the same location I went to, close to my house. As I said you will like it there, the facilities are fairly new and the staff are extremely nice and helpful. Good luck, keep us informed

Oh My Goodness!!! You're not old! I just saw your age!

[julie.ann 1]

Thanks for the answers. Could you tell me about the pre-op/post-op diet? Each doctor seems to be different.

I am planning on doing financing. I don't think that should be a problem. Does anyone have any advice to to or stay away from?

You guys are great!:thumbup: I put in an expected date because I already want to count down. I guess I'll refigure it when I have a set date!:wink_smile:

[Losing 2 0]

The count down is so fun to me!

Have you had an opportunity to check on their website to see the type of financing they accept? Unless you plan to send them a personal check or using your VISA/MC. As soon as you get a date, they'll send you the info you need for a preop diet. I was told to do an Atkins-style preop - the length of time on this varies... you'll learn the length when you speak with nutritionist a few weeks before surgery.