KChelper 42 Posted August 11, 2015 Hello! Female in the KC area looking for someone to partner with in this journey. I'm having my sleeve surgery done on August 19 at KC Bariatrics. Is there anyone else in the KC area that would like a buddy? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeanniereenie 177 Posted August 14, 2015 not in KC but i love new buddies Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haleyk 31 Posted August 15, 2015 I'll be your buddy. I'm getting sleeve on the 24th at kc bariatrics. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KChelper 42 Posted August 15, 2015 Thank you to both of you! I appreciate the support. I'm getting the sleeve at KC bariatrics on the 19th! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haleyk 31 Posted August 18, 2015 Tomorrow is the big day!! I hope all goes well! Who is doing your surgery? How's the liquid diet been? Thank goodness I just have to do a week. liquids only -not so easy for sure! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KChelper 42 Posted August 18, 2015 I'm excited! Dr. Hoehn is doing the sleeve. I did well on the 2 week liquid. I'm very, very lucky. I think I messaged you. Have you started yet? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haleyk 31 Posted August 18, 2015 Dr. Hoehn is also doing mine! I've heard great things about him. I truely believe we are in very good hands. I'm day 2 of 7 liquid and struggling a bit with the liquid only. I lost about 55 lbs since end of January doing mostly low carb. I've been stuck on scale for last month or so. Lately, I've been exercising more but also have had a few higher carb meals. I haven't given up caffeine until now. -Combined I think that's why I'm struggling(my own fault). I am so very excited and ready to get on with this and start dropping! Do you know if messaging works on Android? I rarely get on home computer or laptop. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lee trejo 0 Posted September 1, 2015 Hello I'm July 20 out I need a buddy too mr name is linda Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Missy407 63 Posted October 25, 2015 Hi KChelper and haleyk. I too am having the sleeve Dec 8th with Dr. Hoehn. Just curious how everything is going with you both and if you have any advice specifically for dealing with KC bariatrics? Would you do it all over again at the same place knowing what you know now? Have you lost a lot of weight? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KChelper 42 Posted October 25, 2015 I think a lot of Dr. Hoehn. I've struggled with some of the staff. They seem to he very overwhelmed with all the patients. I was hoping for a more personal relationship although I feel they may have gotten too big for that. Dr. Hoehn did a wonderful job. The surgery & recovery went great. The nurses were wonderful. If you are struggling with the staff, please let the office staff know. I did & it made a difference. I've lost well. I had surgery mid-August & have lost 60lbs. I have a lot to lose. Please let me know anything you may need. I'd be happy to help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Missy407 63 Posted October 28, 2015 Thanks for the tip KChelper. Great job on losing so much! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Theresa64 6 Posted November 1, 2015 Blessing fellow sleevers: My name is Theresa. I am from Delaware, 64 yrs. young. After many many attempts at weight lost programs, and many more pounds later my doctor decided that the sleeve was the best suit from me. I am 8.5 weeks out. Looking for a buddy who would be willing to help me out during this new adventure. My surgery was Aug. 21, 15. I did loose 27lbs, but now I am stalled. Everyone tells me this is norma (is it) it has been the entire month of Oct. What am I doing wrong..Need a buddy who is willing to hang in there with. Thanks in advance for any information, encourage etc..Must needed. Stalled in Magnolia, DE.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
songsmith 334 Posted November 10, 2015 @@KChelper, I messaged you. The "KC" was a giveaway. Dr. Hoehn will also be my surgeon in January. I hope I locate some buddies from the same practice when my time comes. It would be fun to compare notes! Hope your surgery (everyone's surgery, for that matter) went great and life is treating you all well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haleyk 31 Posted November 11, 2015 Sorry just saw this. Dr. Hoehn is awesome! I had great experience with all the staff. I was a little dehydrated day of surgery an got stuck 7 times to get iv started which was a little ick. I started at 299.8 Jan 30. I was 244 dos Aug 24 i'm now 209.2 I'm so happy! Can't wait to be in onderland! My sister was sleeved after me she had surgery with dr. Aragon she got a leak had to go back to surgery which Dr. Hoehn and Hamilton assisted with to convert to rny type thing. She was in hospital for nearly a month and had to do out patient dialysis once she left hospital. She came close to death-it was very scary. I don't think the surgery center handled her complications well. It is very very rare that they happen -if the do you really should be in a surgical icu afterwards. Don't want to scare you or anything-I'm so glad I made this decision and also would do all over again at KC bariatric. Wish you the best. Let me know if you have any questions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haleyk 31 Posted November 11, 2015 Theresa64 I've definately had stalls. I'm doing low carb since we kinda end up doing that anyway. I've had luck with having a cheat day in a stall then going back strict watching carbs. I am walking lots-my fit bit helps motivate me. It'll gome off and it will be for good! Yay! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
