Omaha, Nebraska?

[OMAChiver 44]

@@Kari1985 Thank you! Definitely nervous but looking forward to starting this new journey!

Don't be nervous. Dr. Cronk is an amazing surgeon. You couldn't be in better hands.

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[Kari1985 70]

weird. I'm set to have my 6 week follow up next week with Ali, and just got a voicemail from them that they needed to cancel due to "an unexpected schedule change". So I called back to try and schedule another appointment and they informed me that they are not rescheduling at this time, and they will give me a call back within the next few WEEKS with an update.... Sounds like there is a shakeup in the office or something...

[OMAChiver 44]

weird. I'm set to have my 6 week follow up next week with Ali, and just got a voicemail from them that they needed to cancel due to "an unexpected schedule change". So I called back to try and schedule another appointment and they informed me that they are not rescheduling at this time, and they will give me a call back within the next few WEEKS with an update.... Sounds like there is a shakeup in the office or something...

That's really weird. Keep us updated if you find anything out.

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[tbrick512 8]

I'm in the preoperative phase at UNMC and so far, very impressed with everything and everyone!

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[csquaredmom 8]

Received a call from Dr Cronks office. After six months of doctor appointments, lost weight, endoscopy, appointments with him, nutritionist and EKG, I'm told that I must lose more weight (never mind the last six months). According to them this is a "new policy".

I'm not so frustrated with the additional requirement as I am the lack of communication and the expense I've gone through. I'm hoping to get the surgery done this year for insurance and I started this process 1/12/2016. I'll lose the additional weight but this road feels long. And longer.

Sad. Frustrated.

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[OMAChiver 44]

Received a call from Dr Cronks office. After six months of doctor appointments, lost weight, endoscopy, appointments with him, nutritionist and EKG, I'm told that I must lose more weight (never mind the last six months). According to them this is a "new policy".

I'm not so frustrated with the additional requirement as I am the lack of communication and the expense I've gone through. I'm hoping to get the surgery done this year for insurance and I started this process 1/12/2016. I'll lose the additional weight but this road feels long. And longer.

Sad. Frustrated.

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I'm sorry to hear you've had such a tumultuous journey with Dr. Cronk's office. It is definitely a long journey, but one that is well worth it. Stick with it.

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[Kari1985 70]

I met with Ali the nurse practitioner yesterday for my 6 week appt. It appears that there was a family emergency or something of that nature which caused the cancellation and rescheduling of appointments. I confirmed (more than once) that Dr. Cronk and everyone else are still there, so there isn't some crazy office shake up going on.

[OMAChiver 44]

I met with Ali the nurse practitioner yesterday for my 6 week appt. It appears that there was a family emergency or something of that nature which caused the cancellation and rescheduling of appointments. I confirmed (more than once) that Dr. Cronk and everyone else are still there, so there isn't some crazy office shake up going on.

That's good to know. Unfortunate about the family emergency, that's usually never something good, but I'm glad to hear all the staff is still there. How's your journey going so far? What stage of the diet do they have you on? Lost a significant amount of weight?

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[Kari1985 70]

I met with Ali the nurse practitioner yesterday for my 6 week appt. It appears that there was a family emergency or something of that nature which caused the cancellation and rescheduling of appointments. I confirmed (more than once) that Dr. Cronk and everyone else are still there, so there isn't some crazy office shake up going on.

That's good to know. Unfortunate about the family emergency, that's usually never something good, but I'm glad to hear all the staff is still there. How's your journey going so far? What stage of the diet do they have you on? Lost a significant amount of weight?

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I'm at 7 weeks post op now. There has been a significant spike in my happiness since getting on the "soft" food diet. I feel completely normal now. The weight loss has definitely slowed down, last week I only lost 1 pound.... but I have to be realistic that not every week is going to be an amazing week. I've made mistakes and need to work on eating slower, but I'm learning. Overall I have lost 44 pounds since July 22nd (5 days before surgery). My goal is 75 pounds by Christmas.

[OMAChiver 44]

I met with Ali the nurse practitioner yesterday for my 6 week appt. It appears that there was a family emergency or something of that nature which caused the cancellation and rescheduling of appointments. I confirmed (more than once) that Dr. Cronk and everyone else are still there, so there isn't some crazy office shake up going on.

That's good to know. Unfortunate about the family emergency, that's usually never something good, but I'm glad to hear all the staff is still there. How's your journey going so far? What stage of the diet do they have you on? Lost a significant amount of weight?

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I'm at 7 weeks post op now. There has been a significant spike in my happiness since getting on the "soft" food diet. I feel completely normal now. The weight loss has definitely slowed down, last week I only lost 1 pound.... but I have to be realistic that not every week is going to be an amazing week. I've made mistakes and need to work on eating slower, but I'm learning. Overall I have lost 44 pounds since July 22nd (5 days before surgery). My goal is 75 pounds by Christmas.

Awesome!!! That's great progress. Some weeks are slower than others, and there will be plateaus. But as long as you are following your dietary guidelines you'll be great!! Keep up the great work!!

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[csquaredmom 8]

FYI. Anthone and Cronk quit Methodist.

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[OMAChiver 44]

FYI. Anthone and Cronk quit Methodist.

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WHAT?!?!?!

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[Kari1985 70]

FYI. Anthone and Cronk quit Methodist.

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when did this happen?!?! I was just there like 10 days ago!!!

[Kari1985 70]

Just called the office. Dr. Cronk is there for the time being, but not taking new patients or doing surgery. She said for no he will continue to do his follow ups with patients but that they arent sure how long he will remain in the office.

what in the world is going on!? Wonder where he is going??

[csquaredmom 8]

I'm not sure what all transpired. But I do know that Karen in their office has been wonderful. I am thankful they did what they could to help me - and I'm onto another group that will help me.

Don't give up.