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Surgeon Testimonial

Stuart R. Verseman, M.D
My first impression of him was of a very knowledgable, caring surgeon, who truly had the best interest of his patients at heart. He spent a lot of time with both my initial visits. He made sure I understood everyting involved and answered all my questions.
His office staff is the best. I've really only dealt with his RMA, Gwen and she is wonderful. She responds to all your questions and concerns She really helped "bent over backwards" to get me approved by my insurance.
If you don't know what is expected of you, pre and post-op, it's yur own fault. Dr. Verseman has you meet with a lot of other bariatric professionals who make sure that you know what is to be expected.
Some people say he is a little conservative.
But, I don't mind that at all if it means giving you the best care. I really feel that way with him.
He has a warm sense of humor which really puts you at ease.
Member Interests
  • Cats - Eddie-who rules
  • Dogs - I have a pugnacious Pug (Oscar) and my new Bullie Kallie
  • Bicycling - Have done the DALMAC and want to do the MI coast again
  • Christianity - In Him I can do all things
  • Education - U of M alumni and grad student-Go Blue!
  • Married - for 32 years to my best friend
  • RN - I am a nurse who works in

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  • Comment by Emmasueann on 10/25/07 7:40 am
    CONGRAT'S!!!!!! Deborah you are crossing over to the other side , The losers side way to go girl. save a seat for me. all prayers is coming your way for a uneventful surgery and a speedy recovery. much Love Linda
  • Comment by judyanne on 10/22/07 8:33 am
    Thursday is your day! Just remember you are on the journey of a lifetime. Try to enjoy every minute. It may sound weird now, but know that you are cared for and prayed for here, and all too soon this will be but a memory and you will be an inspiration to someone else. I am waiting for you on the losers' bench!
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Hello all!
I'm so anxious to have a lap band. I've seen Dr. Verseman in June and went to see the dietician and psychologist. I really want a new beginning in my life and am looking for support along this journey. I am a middle-aged woman with three grown children and a wonderful son-in-law.  I've been married to a great man and my best friend since 12/75.  I can't wait to join the "band-wagon."
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I'm going to be a Grandma!!!
4 days ago
 I am going to be a Grandmother!!!! 2009 is starting out just wonderful. Megan and Steven stopped by tonight, which is kind of different for them, but not too strange. They told Jack and I. I was so excited. I have been a little suspicious just by the way she's been acting-not herself. She is due July 23. What a great time to have a little one. Megan is feeling OK, no sickness, just sleepy. She's just like me when I was pregnant-living to sleep.
The weirdest part is living and sleeping with a grandpa.
WOO-HOOOOOO. I told my girlfriend-Deb and my sister. Can't wait to tell Judy..
Wait a minute, I'm too young to be a Grandma.
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Aude Lange Syn
7 days ago
Here it is, almost to 2009. What a year 2008 has been. A lot of changes-job and myself. Especially myself!!! All for the better
I've only lost five pounds in the last 6 months. But I haven't gained at all. I went and saw Karen, PA today and she said it is tremendous to make it through the holidays and still loose weight, even though it is only one pound in 2 months. She wishes for no scales. Maybe not such a bad idea
I guess I can't be stuck on the scale, either, as I've lost two sizes since July.
Went snowshoeing last week. What a blast and what a workout!! Hope to get more snow so I can do some more........
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I'm Thankful
on December 1, 2008 7:02 pm
Last week was Thanksgiving and it gave me time to reflect how grateful I am to be where I am today. I would have never thought I'd be feeling so much better physically. This has made me feel so much better emotionally as well...
Today I actually "forgot to eat." I was so busy working I forgot to eat breakfast. All of the sudden, I got really hungry and I thought OMG I forgot to eat. That would have never happened before.
I am really trying so much harder to break my plateau. I've bumped up my exercise. It helps working at home to get a more reliable routine. Not that I'm complaining about being sent to work near New Orleans. All that good Creole cooking .
P.S. The puppy weighs over 80 pounds
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Almost to my bandiversary!
on October 12, 2008 1:32 pm
Holy cow! It is getting so close to my "bandiversary." It has been an unbelievable year. I would have never thought that I'd be anywhere close to loosing 80 pounds in my whole life!!!!! I went to a bariatric seminar yesterday to find out more about the vertical sleeve (not for me). It was motivating and grounded me to what I need to do to stay with the program..
Another beautiful weekend. I went 21 miles on the Kal Haven trail. Wouldn't of done it 80 pounds ago.
Had two great weeks in Minnesota. love my job!!!!!1
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Where did sumer go??
on September 15, 2008 4:42 pm
Oh my goodness!
I thought I have been doing better than this. I looked at the blog and my last entry was August 5. Things have been going in mega-speed.
Went to Tucson over Labor Day week. What a beautiful place! Cactus on steroids! My time with Sean was great. It was good to be able to talk to him alone. I am so proud of him. He really loves what he is doing. I would not be surprised, at all, if he goes active in the Air Force. He makes one awesome crew chief.
I see Dr. V (Karen) tomorrow. I will be surprised if I make another "decade" of weight loss. It is getting SO much harder traveling and eating a lot on the road with this job. Had to try lobster tacos in Tucson. The exercise part is so much harder, too. I will be home, doing work a lot more, so I hope it will get easier.
I LOVE MY NEW JOB!!!!
10 inches of rain and a tornado over the weekend
I want to break my plateau and get to a "normal" BMI.
Don't know if a fill is necessary....
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My Story

My story has always been a struggle, especially when it comes to weight. I was born fat. My mother put me on a diet when I was a baby cause she thought I was too. fat. When I look at myself, then, I really was just a normal healthy kid. But my first diet was skim milk instead of formula. I was the chubby kid in school. I was "fat" in high school. I went from 165 to 115 all with the help of amphetamines. I looked like a twig when I started nursing school. But, I always thought fat, fat fat I met my husband and got married at the ripe age of 20-size 12 140 pounds. It was a roller coaster with three babies in 5 years. As a nurse, I saw a lot of people with by-pass for weight loss where they would have really bad dumping. It was scarry and kept me away form that for a long time. I did almost everything. I did a protein liquid diet with a doctor, I did Weight Watchers (I'm a lifer!) so many times. I did pills and more pills. Dr. Verseman came to town about a year and a half ago. He is a knight in shining armour... He finally understands all this and I promise to follow directions to the letter. CAFFIENE will be really hard as I love coffee.....