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Hi, I'm new to this forum and I look forward to getting to know everyone, the support here is amazing I have a few questions about the surgeons at Acadiana Weightloss Surgery. Has anyone here been sleeved by either of the two? I am finding more reviews on Dr.Gachassin rather than Dr. Eschete. But not all of them are great. Some say his bedside manners are horrible! I can only find 1 review on Dr. Eschete and it's great, but I wish I had more to go off of, one review isn't much. I'm just wanting some feedback on their quality of care and your experience with these doctors. Also, I am cash pay, how long did it take you to get a consultation and into surgery? I called the office and asked the staff this questin and didn't really get an answer. I have the cash and I am 100% sure I want the sleeve. I would like to have the surgery next month, if not I will have to wait until the end of August. Thank you so much!

I'm not crazy about isopure :gag: I prefer myofusuion. Its at gnc in a big blue container. Taste great! Good luck! 11lbs is great

I was sleeved on 8/16 and I am very hungry!! I can have full liquids (creamy soups, thinned yogurt...) I am able to start purees on 8/29 and I can't wait! I have cheated here and there but I instantly start freaking out about complications! I get really pissed at myself. But its so hard when you are hungry! like, REALLY hungry! I'm sorry you are so miserable. Not much longer :hugs: are you drinking protein shakes. I find that they fill me up pretty well..but nothing replaces food :-/ hang in there.

Well I am only 1.5 weeks out so right now it is more difficult. I am still on full liquids and I'm hungry! Its hard to cook all these yummy foods and not eat them. But I think once I move onto solids it will be much better. My husband started eating healthier last year (lost 60lbs!) So we eat pretty healthy as a family. Once I can chew my food and eat it, I look forward to trying new recipes and getting creative in the kitchen. Good luck and way to go..5 kids, your super mom lol

Aww look at that sweet girl! Congrats momma you look amazing!

Loving this thread

Hi everyone! I was sleeved tues at 8am and I am feeling great they had to give me a little "liquid courage" before wheeling me back to surgery. I started thinking about my child and not waking up. I'm so glad I didn't back out. When I first woke up I was nauseous and sore but they gave me meds that helped. Shortly after getting in my room my heartrate jumped up and they couldn't figure out why. They did an upper GI (omg that liquid that I had to drink was horrible) the scan came back fine..no leak once my HR was stabalized, my bp went up. My surgeon called a pcp to visit with me. He was very nice, ordered a chest xray, which came back fine. He then put me on a bp med. He said I probably had high bp to begin w and the antesthia made it spike. My surgeon let me know that my liver was little (I struggled w preop diet, cheating) and my stomach handled the surgery well. So now I am back home on full liquids. I get my drain out Monday. I'm getting in my liquids pretty easily. My right incision burns some, but nothing compared to my c section lol. I don't own a scale so I have no idea how much I have lost. I will be weighed mon. So far, so good. I am blessed to be having such a smooth recovery and I pray it continues to go well. I'm getting to know my new sleeve and I'm excited to share my journey with you guys!

Going numb maybe from the pain meds (if you are still taking them) but drawing up....sounds like a deficiency.

My right insicion is pretty intense. If I don't take my pain meds at the scheduled time, it starts hurting. It is really uncomfortable when I'm turning inbed or when I go to stand up. I hope you feel better soon!

I have been passing gas fine my first bm was today (4days post op)

I am a little weak today..I also have a baby, well he's a toddler now. Those little nuggets can wear you down. I am 4 days post op. When is your next checkup. Maybe they can check your levels. Good luck!

I know this is an older thread but I am curious how you guys did?? I will be one week post op when I go back to school. I go to an actual campus, no online for me. I'm hoping everything goes smoothly. I know I can't carry my 500 lb backpack lol looks like I will have 1 binder and 1 pen in tow for a while

I was on clear liquids 1 day postop. The protein shakes are a little thick. Try a sugarfree popsicle. That was much easier for me. Yes, the gas pain sucks! Just keep trying to walk. Maybe try and ask your doc for liquid pain meds..that's what I have and they go down smoothly. Good luck! I hope the recovery gets easier

Yes, this is so true! Everyone keeps saying I do not weigh enough for wls...umm yees I weigh 250! I carry most of my weight in my chest! I have always worn xl tops and medium short (well now I wear xl shorts too) this is so true that people carry weight differently.

I am only going an hr away for my surgery and I tear up just thinking about being away from my son for 2 days. I can't imagine! You are doing what is best, stay strong! Your a great mom

Kutie, try not to beat yourself up. There are doctors that do not require a preop diet at all. I'm not saying do not follow your doctors order but we are OBESE for a reason..diets are HARD! I am also struggling w my preop diet. If you need any support feel free to message me to vent. Good luck!

I'm so sorry you are going through this. Very stressful and scary! I don't have any experiences..since I have not yet been sleeved. I hope the swelling goes down soon and you are able to keep down liquids!

I am also being sleeved tues!! I have not done so hot on the preop diet..it is a lot harder than I thought it would be. I'm just so ready to start this journey and get the surgery OVER!! Good luck!!

Loved my udder covers and the name always gets a giggle lok

August 16th here!! Nervous and ready!!

I go Tuesday as well and I'm kind of walking around in a haze. I'm so nervous and just ready to gget it over! Good luck hun!

Aug 16th here! Really nervous and excited! Look forward to losing and learning w you guys

So my surgery is right around the corner. I am super excited and nervous! My doc has me on a strict high protein low carb diet. I am eating the right foods but I am not eating the right measurments. I am still pretty hungry after eating 4 oz of protein. Am I alone in this? Am I totally ruining my surgery? As I said, I am not eating bad foods, but I'm still being bad _shame_

Thank you guys so much When I tell others about the preop diet, they kind of scratch their heads like.... why would you be able to stick to a diet now, if it never worked before. I somewhat agree! I mean, I am not eating anything bad but I am not measuring my food either. Oh well, today was better than yesterday and hopefully tomorrow will be better than today. Thanks again!

Eeekk good luck