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My fist post but have been reading this and many other forums for three months.

Short Bio:

My name is Rick I live in a rural area north of Van Buren Arkansas.

I have been yo-yo dieting for years and can’t do it anymore. Started this year out at 310 or so; I avoided the scales.< /p>

I attended a seminar this January and decided to follow up with my first appointment.

So far I have been through two of the three required doctor/dietician meetings (lost 15 pounds since first appointment), had the psychologist appointment already (passed), had chest x-rays, had EKG (results require a cardiologist follow-up? Yet to do), still have the EGD to do and one more Dr./dietician visit and insurance to give final blessing.

It looks like I am about 60 to 90 days out. I may be what is termed as a light weight for the RNY procedure but I have many comorbidities that are driving my decision for weight loss surgery.

Any bits of wisdom you care to share will be appreciated. I will have a few questions as I proceed through this process and may have some experiences to share post-op.

I will continue to lurk and learn for now.

Thanks,

Rick

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Welcome to the boards Rick. As you know this is a great place with great information. Keep us posted on your progress

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Hello from Arkansas as well! (Central). Congrats on making your decision and taking charge of your health!!!! Keep us updated and I'm sure you already know we love to offer advice :P. good luck!!!!!!

HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 225.8

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Rick,

Who is doing your surgery? I live near Fayetteville

AR and Dr. Roller is doing mine. I know he also does surgery in your area. I have one more visit its on Tuesday and then they will send off to insurance.

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Shawneey41,

Dr. Roller will be doing my surgery also. They are about 45 to 50 minute drive north of me.

Sounds like you are three or four weeks ahead of me on your journey.

Good luck and keep me posted in your progress.

Rick

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Hello, I am new here and I am from Springdale, AR. I am also seeing Dr. Roller. I was referred to him by my neurosurgeon. I just wanted to pop in an tell everyone how exciting this is to meet some people from my area. Now I need to go formally introduce myself. Hope everyone has had a good weekend!!

Jennifer

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Hey Rick, I'm new also. Russellville, AR. Dr. Baker in Little Rock is doing mine. April 1st. I'm scared and we don't have any support groups. Yay.

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My husband is from Russellville. I lived there for several years. I really miss it, and I hope to move back there once my husband is done with school. I hope your surgery and recovery go well. I am just getting started with my journey.

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My husband is from Russellville. I lived there for several years. I really miss it, and I hope to move back there once my husband is done with school. I hope your surgery and recovery go well. I am just getting started with my journey.

Hi, Jen! Thank you! I hope it all goes well too. I just started this early this year. I didn't expect it to go so fast!!! Russellville is a nice town! I hope you get to come back!

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Hey Rick' date=' I'm new also. Russellville, AR. Dr. Baker in Little Rock is doing mine. April 1st. I'm scared and we don't have any support groups. Yay.[/quote']

Don't be scared, Dr Baker did my surgery last July and he did a fantastic job. I've had success and still having success.

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He did mine April 1st! It's going okay.

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Hey Rick' date=' I'm new also. Russellville, AR. Dr. Baker in Little Rock is doing mine. April 1st. I'm scared and we don't have any support groups. Yay.[/quote']

I'm the ultimate hard patient (slipped band, emergency removal, eventual RNY). Baker is EXTREMELY conservative and drives me crazy sometimes but he's a fabulous bariatric surgeon. Wouldn't trust anyone else.

HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 225

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