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I am day 3 post op and doing great at home, off all pain meds and getting in all my protein and walking-totally excited! I am new to this group and when I got home from the hospital I really felt compelled to share my patient /doctor story in case there was anyone who was still undecided or still looking for the right doctor. I am a Christian. My faith was not anything that came up or was discussed in my two pre op appointments between me and the doctor.
I was excited but admittedly, also a little nervous the morning of my surgery. The power had gone out and my surgery was being delayed until the hospital could figure out why the city of Dallas was in blackout in that area. I almost changed my mind right then and there and can definitely say I had more than a few nerves as I had 2 additional hours waiting in the lobby in the dark until my turn. Too much time to sit and think about it on an empty stomach and kind of a restless night! Anyway, long story getting shorter , lights came on and they whisked me away to weigh me and put me in my pre op gown.
Less than 5 minutes before procedure was supposed to start, Doctor Davidson walked in, sat down beside my bed and asked if it would be alright for us to pray together before the surgery. I said I would love to. He took my hand in both of his and thanked God for so many blessings we see in our daily lives and most importantly for sacrificing Himself on the cross to save us. He asked God for His guidance as he performed the procedure and we prayed for comfort and peace for my husband and children awaiting with hope of a speedy recovery. I was for the very first time at complete peace with my decision to have this surgery. Just knowing that my doctor had such a genuine and real relationship with the Lord and somehow knew what a big decision this is for each of us.
Anesthesia came back right after and not a jitter in sight. One of the anesthesiologists commented that Dr. Davidson patients are always so relaxed and always have a smile even before "we get here" because he is the only doctor that prays with his patients before every procedure. If you are looking for a good Christian doc, he is the one for you!
His front office girl had also asked me the week prior when my surgery date was on my way out of my pre op visit. She said "I just jotted you down in my prayer book and will wake up early to pray again that morning for you." I thanked her for her support and then she asked if I would also pray for her when her surgery date came up the following month. I love this doctor and his strong conviction in the power of prayer. It just seems as if he has surrounded himself with so many believers and does not hesitate to share his personal faith-I LOVE this doctor! I can truly say I have never felt such comfort swell over me at one time! He also explains how the human body works in the pre op classes as "how God made us in His infinite knowledge" etc. If you are seeking comfort in any way and just need the reassurance, this guy (and his office staff) is awesome! He is head of Bariatrics at Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas, the Bariatric Surgery Center with long time excellence rating and tons of vsg experience.

Definitely recommend Dr. James Davidson in Dallas now that I'm post op with no complications! I was referred to him by 2 other friends here in Dallas who used him 3 years ago. One of my friends' dad is a top plastic surgeon in Dallas and this is who he referred his daughter to use when she decided on the surgery. I'm not sure if you are part of the christian sleever group, but I have never felt more at peace with my decision that right Before the surgery when Dr. Davidson came in and asked if we could pray together before anesthesia arrived. He took my hand and thanked God for so many things, then asked God for guidance and a quick recovery for myself and my family. I could not have been any more calm and relaxed knowing this surgeon has a personal relationship with the Lord and understands what a big decision this is for people like us. Smooth as could be, anesthesia came in and they started 5 minutes later! Arrived home yesterday, walked two miles today and I am completely off pain meds already 3 days post op! I couldn't be happier!

I am day 3 post op and doing great at home, off all pain meds and getting in all my protein and walking-totally excited! I am new to this group and when I got home from the hospital I really felt compelled to share my patient /doctor story in case there was anyone who was still undecided or still looking for the right doctor. I am a Christian. My faith was not anything that came up or was discussed in my two pre op appointments between me and the doctor.
I was excited but admittedly, also a little nervous the morning of my surgery. The power had gone out and my surgery was being delayed until the hospital could figure out why the city of Dallas was in blackout in that area. I almost changed my mind right then and there and can definitely say I had more than a few nerves as I had 2 additional hours waiting in the lobby in the dark until my turn. Too much time to sit and think about it on an empty stomach and kind of a restless night! Anyway, long story getting shorter , lights came on and they whisked me away to weigh me and put me in my pre op gown.
Less than 5 minutes before procedure was supposed to start, Doctor Davidson walked in, sat down beside my bed and asked if it would be alright for us to pray together before the surgery. I said I would love to. He took my hand in both of his and thanked God for so many blessings we see in our daily lives and most importantly for sacrificing Himself on the cross to save us. He asked God for His guidance as he performed the procedure and we prayed for comfort and peace for my husband and children awaiting with hope of a speedy recovery. I was for the very first time at complete peace with my decision to have this surgery. Just knowing that my doctor had such a genuine and real relationship with the Lord and somehow knew what a big decision this is for each of us.
Anesthesia came back right after and not a jitter in sight. One of the anesthesiologists commented that Dr. Davidson patients are always so relaxed and always have a smile even before "we get here" because he is the only doctor that prays with his patients before every procedure. If you are looking for a good Christian doc, he is the one for you!
His front office girl had also asked me the week prior when my surgery date was on my way out of my pre op visit. She said "I just jotted you down in my prayer book and will wake up early to pray again that morning for you." I thanked her for her support and then she asked if I would also pray for her when her surgery date came up the following month. I love this doctor and his strong conviction in the power of prayer. It just seems as if he has surrounded himself with so many believers and does not hesitate to share his personal faith-I LOVE this doctor! I can truly say I have never felt such comfort swell over me at one time! He also explains how the human body works in the pre op classes as "how God made us in His infinite knowledge" etc. If you are seeking comfort in any way and just need the reassurance, this guy (and his office staff) is awesome! He is head of Bariatrics at Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas, the Bariatric Surgery Center with long time excellence rating and tons of vsg experience.

Well I came out & told everyone on facebook yesterday & man, it feels so good to have that out there! Have only had posititve responses so far! It is great!

Do it! You will be soooo glad you did! I only had 50- 60 pounds to lose total going into this surgery but was tired of fighting the fight that goes along with the everyday struggle with weight loss so many of us are familiar with. Mine was a complete personal choice(which of course it has to be). My husband thought I had truly flipped my top when I said WLS and I have three young kids(6,7,10) who really need a Mom still! I struggled with the "selfishness" of it. the "what if" something went wrong for a week before the surgery. I realized after doing it that the risks are so very minimal and the personal growth and but how it changes our minds and habits to that of a healthy person is so totally rewarding. I now watch people mindlessly eat and shovel food into their mouth, not in a critical or judgemental way, but silently in a "that used to be me and thank goodness it's not me anymore way" I told everybody I knew and still tell everybody I know if asked or it comes up bc I feel like if it changes one other person's life for the better like it did mine, we are helping somehow That being said, I still think you should do it without hesitation! The only thing I will say is be absolutely sure you are doing it for you and only you since it is truly a mental game sometimes and will eventually cause you to dig deep and ultimately realize how "addicted" you were to food after all the "you look great" comments begin to subside. I never thought I was a food addict, but I certainly was! Best decision I've ever made in 41 years of life.....no regrets at all!

my doc said you really can't have too many gas x strips! I'm sure there is a recommendation on the box but my doctor's office made it sound like you could just keep going until the pain stopped.....

I am off pain meds and just called discharge nurse who confirmed I could! I think I'll just try half...

Had my sleeve yesterday everything went very well just so tired I had a roommate and she cried all night she was in so much pain. I on the other hand didn't have any hey
Pain I just feel very very nausea and tire. Dr Almanza was great you have a great team have no regrets. just got my first ice down wasn't bad at all

Me too! I'm just hungry so I'm really praying I'm not as hungry after I'm sleeved. I just fixed my kids dinner and my head is POUNDING! I'm thinking I'll be pretty happy to finally get knocked out for a few hours on Wednesday morning!

Me too! I'm just hungry so I'm really praying I'm not as hungry after I'm sleeved. I just fixed my kids dinner and my head is POUNDING! I'm thinking I'll be pretty happy to finally get knocked out for a few hours on Wednesday morning!

Me too! I'm just hungry so I'm really praying I'm not as hungry after I'm sleeved. I just fixed my kids dinner and my head is POUNDING! I'm thinking I'll be pretty happy to finally get knocked out for a few hours on Wednesday morning!

My NUT recommended "the idiots guide to eating well after weight loss surgery" just this morning!!

I bought Weight Loss Surgery for Dummies - lots of information!!!! I am using Dr. Garcia and my date is March 20, 2012.